Weekly Advocacy Alert -34-2019

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National Treasury

Economic Policy Document for Public Comment

Summary of Intent
The National Treasury has published an Economic Policy Document for public comment. The document is titled: Economic Transformation, Inclusive Growth, and Competitiveness: Towards an Economic Strategy for South Africa. It is a detailed assessment of the structural reforms that can reverse the downward trend in South Africa’s growth potential and competitiveness.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

CAIA
Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority

Skills Development Committee Toolkit

Summary of Intent
CAIA has received the Skills Development Committee Toolkit from the Chemical Industries Education and Training Authority which has published. The toolkit is for piloting in respective companies and provide feedback during chamber meetings. The purpose of the toolkit is to improve the functionality of Skills Development Committees at companies, by providing skills planning information, clarify training needs, the role of skills development facilitators and skills development committees in the skills planning, training and development environment Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

National Treasury
South African Revenue Service
Customs and Excise Act

Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill and Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill

Summary of Intent
In Weekly Advocacy Alert 29/2019 CAIA alerted members to the publication of the Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill (TLAB) and Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill (TALAB), for public comment. The National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service invite interested stakeholders to workshops to discuss issues raised in written submissions. The workshops will take place as follows:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act

Review of National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Regulations

Summary of Intent
CAIA has received information on the planned amendments to the National Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting Regulations, and is engaging with Business Unity South Africa and the Department on the matter.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act

Montreal Protocol: Kigali Amendment

Summary of Intent
Following a legislative workshop on the Montreal Protocol’s Kigali Amendment, the Department has released the minutes of the meeting as well as a draft Report on the matter.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act

Update to the Mitigation Potential Analysis Study

Summary of Intent
An initial Mitigation Potential Analysis (MPA) was finalised a number of years ago; in terms of the mitigation potential that sectors of the economy may have regarding greenhouse gas emissions. CAIA and business have been calling for an update to the MPA since it was finalised due to i) challenges with the study, and ii) changes that have taken place in the economy over time.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

Department of Transport

Invitation to Bid: Appointment of a Service Provider to Develop Regulations Emanating from the National Land Transport Amendment Act

Summary of Intent
The Department of Transport (DOT) has published an Invitation to Bid: appointment of a service provider to develop Regulations emanating from the National Land Transport Amendment Act, other regulatory matters affecting the National Public Transport Regulator Appeal Tribunal, provincial regulatory entities, local authorities and other related work.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

National Economic Development and Labour Council Trade and Industry Chamber
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Business Unity South Africa

Outcomes of the NEDLAC Trade and Industry Chamber Strategic Session with Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition

Summary of Intent
The National Economic Development and Labour Council social partners participated in a Trade and Industry Chamber strategic session with the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition on 15 August 2019. Initial outcomes of the strategic session include agreement that:Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

International Council of Chemical Associations
CAIA

Strategic Approach to International Chemicals Management: policy papers

Summary of Intent
The International Council of Chemical Associations, of which CAIA is a member, has released policy papers and information towards the next International Conference on Chemicals Management (ICCM 5).Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act

Consultation on the Intention to Repeal the Smoke Control Regulations

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has published a notice of intention to repeal the Smoke Control Regulations made in terms of section 18 of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act and the smoke control zone orders made in terms of section 20 of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, for public comment.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act

Consultation on the Intention to Repeal the Regulations Relating to the Inspection of Premises in a Dust Control Area

Summary of Intent
The Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries has published a notice of intention to repeal the Regulations relating to the inspection of premises in a dust control area made in terms of section 33(1)(b) of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, and the dust control areas declared in terms section 27(1) of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, for public comment.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Standards Act

Standards Matters

Summary of Intent
A notice sets out standards that have recently been issued, those released for comment or amended or cancelled.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

CAIA
Plastics SA
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

African Advanced Manufacturing and Composites Show

Summary of Intent
CAIA has received an invitation to the African Advanced Manufacturing and Composites Show. The Show will include several European-based advanced manufacturing experts who will address the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) on South Africa’s manufacturing sectors. Six workshops over two days will address the impact of the 4IR on the automotive, maritime and general manufacturing sectors and focus on the rise and applicability of composites, advanced materials, as well as manufacturing technology and process.Your membership level does not allow you access to this content. If you feel you should have access on the below document, please log-in or Contact Us

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