Weekly Advocacy Alert – 49-2022

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STRATEGIC INTEGRATED PROJECTS

01

Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission
Department of Public Works and Infrastructure
Infrastructure Development Act

Designation/amendment of Strategic Integrated Projects

Summary of Intent
The Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission has designated/amended the following Strategic Integrated Projects: 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

MULTILATERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTS

02

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
CAIA

Rotterdam Convention: Chemical Review Committee outcomes

Summary of Intent
During the 18th Chemical Review Committee meeting, the following actions were taken: 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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Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment

Plastics Treaty

Summary of Intent
The Department has invited stakeholders to a virtual consultation to prepare for the second Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) meeting towards the establishment of an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including the marine environment. The meeting will be held virtually on 23 January 2023 from 13h00 – 15h00.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

ENERGY

04

Department of Trade, Industry and Competition

Draft Green Hydrogen Commercialisation Strategy

Summary of Intent
The 2022 State of the Nation Address by the President highlighted the strategic importance of positioning South Africa as a global leader in the green hydrogen market, and as a result a number of initiatives have taken place in the field to date.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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Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
National Energy Regulator of South Africa
Electricity Act
Gas Regulator Levies Act
Petroleum Pipelines Levies Act

Proposed electricity licence fees, and levies on piped gas and petroleum pipelines, and public consultations

Summary of Intent
The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has published the proposed electricity licence fees and levies on the piped-gas and petroleum pipeline industries, for the 2023/24 financial year for public comment. The intended fees and levies are: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

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

06

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management Act

Environmental Assessment Practitioners’ Association of South Africa - proposed designation

Summary of Intent
The Department has proposed that the Environmental Assessment Practitioners’ Association of South Africa continue to be the single registration authority in terms of the Act, for a further 12-month period.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

WASTE MANAGEMENT

07

Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
National Environmental Management: Waste Act

Draft Industry Waste Management Plan for Tyres

Summary of Intent
In terms of Section 29 of the Act, the draft Industry Waste Management Plan for Tyres has been published for public comment for a 60-day period from 7 December 2022. The draft Plan seeks to replace all those submitted previously by the tyre industry. The Plan, once in effect, will need to be complied with and provides for the requirements for the implementation of effective and efficient waste tyre management in South Africa. The objectives of the Plan are to: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

STANDARDS

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Department of Trade, Industry and Competition
Standards Act

Standards Matters

Summary of Intent
A notice that is available from CAIA 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

BORDER MANAGEMENT

09

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development
Criminal Procedure Act

Declaration of Peace Officers of the Border Management Authority (Border Guards)

Summary of Intent
The Minister has declared that every person who, by virtue of his or her office, falls within a category as defined in Column 1 of the Schedule, shall, within the area specified in Column 2 of the Schedule, be a peace officer for the purpose of exercising, with reference to the offences specified in Column 3 of the Schedule, the powers defined in Column 4 of the Schedule.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

HEALTH

10

Department of Health

Regulations relating to the standards for emergency medical services

Summary of Intent
The Regulations that have been promulgated may be of importance if companies operate their own emergency medical services, or even if they make use of contracted services. The Regulations provide for: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

11

Department of Health
Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act

Amendment of the regulations governing the maximum limits for pesticide residues that may be present in foodstuffs

Summary of Intent
The Department has published an amendment to the Regulations that mostly provides for the maximum limits of various pesticides in listed foodstuffs.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

12

Department of Health
Medicines and Related Substances Act

General regulations made in terms of the Act

Summary of Intent
The amendment to the Regulations changes the definition of “compound”, adds new consequential definitions and affects compounding and the development of a Guideline to the Regulations.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

ECONOMICS

13

Business Unity South Africa
CAIA

Economic Week Ahead

Summary of Intent
Business Unity South Africa provides a weekly Economic Week Ahead forecast, as well as commentary.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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Business Unity South Africa
CAIA

Weekly Economic Briefing

Summary of Intent
Business Unity South Africa provides a weekly Economic Briefing report that covers economic matters in South Africa, the rest of Africa as well as internationally.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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National Economic Development and Labour Council

Economic and Employment Indicators and Trends

Summary of Intent
The National Economic Development and Labour Council’s latest Economic and Employment Indicators and Trends Report has been made available.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

TAXATION

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National Treasury
South African Revenue Service

What’s New

Summary of Intent
CAIA reviews the South African Revenue Service’s “What’s New” webpage on a weekly basis to provide members with information it considers to be most relevant and important to be aware of. The webpage is updated daily and members are encouraged to visit it regularly for alerts regarding a variety of related matters.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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