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HSE Legal updates: July – September 2019

July to September 2019

ENVIRONMENTAL NATIONAL LEGISLATION

JULY 2019

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT 107 OF 1998

  1. Notice of the requirement when submitting an application for an environmental authorisation to submit a report generated by the national web based environmental screening tool. Published in GG 42561 Notice Number 960 and 961 dated 5 July 2019.

NATIONAL WATER ACT 36 OF 1998

  1. Continued application of the General Authorisation (relating to sub-sections 21(e), 21(f), 21(g), 21(h) and 21(j)) published in terms of section 39 of the Act. Published in GG 42576 Notice Number 383 dated 12 July 2019.
  2. Reserve Determination of Water Resources for the Inkomati Catchment. Published in GG 42584 Notice Number 998 dated 19 July 2019.

NATURAL SCIENTIFIC PROFESSIONS ACT 27 OF 2003

  1. Recommended Consultation Fees. Published in GG 42576 Notice Number 111 dated 12 July 2019.

SPECIAL INVESTIGATING UNITS AND SPECIAL TRIBUNALS ACT 74 OF 1996

  1. Referral of matters to existing Special Investigating Unit: National Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Published in GG 42577 Notice Number 36 dated 12 July 2019.
  2. Referral of matters to existing Special Investigating Unit: South African Heritage Resources Agency. Published in GG 42577 Notice Number 38 dated 12 July 2019.
  3. Amendment of Proclamation Number 27 of 2018 relating to the Department of Water and Sanitation. Published in GG 42577 Notice Number 44 dated 12 July 2019.

NATIONAL NUCLEAR REGULATION ACT 47 OF 1999

  1. Fees for Nuclear Authorisations. Published in GG 42584 Notice Number 991 dated 19 July 2019.

MARINE LIVING RESOURCES ACT 18 OF 1998

  1. Recognition of the Nearshore Crayfishers Association as an Interest Group. Published in GG 42584 Notice Number 989 dated 19 July 2019.

NATIONAL ENERGY REGULATOR ACT 40 OF 2004

  1. Nomination of candidates to serve as full-time regulator member: designated to be primarily responsible for electricity for the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. Published in GG 42588 Notice Number 1000 dated 22 July 2019.
  2. Nominations of candidates to serve as part-time regulator members for the National Energy Regulator of South Africa. Published in GG 42588 Notice Number 1001 dated 22 July 2019.

CONSTITUTION OF THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA, 1996

  1. Transfer of administration of legislation and power functions in terms of section 97 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa. Published in GG 42601 Notice Number 48 dated 22 July 2019

AUGUST 2019

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT 107 OF 1998

  1. Correction notice: withdrawal of Government Notice Number 961 in Government Gazette 42561 dated 5 July 2019 regarding the Requirement to Submit a Report Generated by the National Web Based Environmental Screening Tool (due to an administrative error as the same notice was published twice). Published in GG 42669 Notice Number 1116 dated 30 August 2019.

NATIONAL WATER ACT 36 OF 1998

  1. Pongola-Mzimkhulu Water Management Area – Limiting the use of water in terms of item 6 of Schedule of the Act for irrigation, industrial and domestic purposes from Umhlathuze (Goedertrouw) Water Supply in KwaZulu-Natal. Published in GG 42636 Notice Number 1070 dated 16 August 2019.

MARINE LIVING RESOURCES ACT 18 OF 1998

  1. Withdrawal of prior notice and call for nominations for appointment of the Consultative Advisory Forum. Published in GG 42608 Notice Number 1018 dated 2 August 2019.
  2. Withdrawal of the notice containing information about the date of the Fishing Rights Allocation Process, the proposed review of the application forms for the allocation of fishing rights and the proposed review of several departmental policies. Published in GG 42608 Notice Number 1019 dated 2 August 2019.
  3. Withdrawal of the notice containing information about the proposed resource split in the traditional linefish and squid fishing sectors as well as the proposed reclassification of white mussel, oyster and hake handline fishing as small-scale fishing species. Published in GG 42608 Notice Number 1020 dated 2 August 2019.
  4. Abolishment of the Fisheries Transformation Council. Published in GG 42608 Notice Number 1021 dated 2 August 2019.

 

NATIONAL ENERGY REGULATOR ACT 47 OF 1999

  1. Fees for Nuclear Authorisations. Published in GG 42608 Notice Number 1017 dated 2 August 2019.

AMATHOLE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

  1. Report on Current Status of Drought Conditions in this District. Published in GG 42608 Notice Number 1023 dated 2 August 2019.

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

  1. Nominations of suitable candidates to serve on the Board of the National Nuclear Regulator. Published in GG 42630 Notice Number 1059 dated 12 August 2019.

SEPTEMBER 2019

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT 107 OF 1998

  1. Regulations to phase-out the use of persistent organic pollutants. Published in GG 42693 Notice Number 1150 dated 10 September 2019.

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: WASTE ACT 59 OF 2008

  1. Completion of consideration of section 28(1) Industry Waste Management Plans submitted to the Minister for approval. Published in GG 42695 Notice Number 1151 dated 11 September 2019.

NATIONAL WATER ACT 36 OF 1998

  1. Upper Vaal Water Management Area: Prohibiting and limiting the use of water in terms of Item 6 of Schedule 3 to the National Water Act of 1998 from the Liebenbergsvlei River for agricultural purposes during the months of October and November 2019. Published in GG 42704 Notice Number 1171 dated 13 September 2019.

NATIONAL HERITAGE RESOURCES ACT 25 OF 1999

  1. Declaration of the Ohlange Heritage Site, Inanda, eThekwini, KwaZulu-Natal as a National Heritage Site. Published in GG 42712 Notice Number 1175 dated 20 September 2019.
  2. Declaration of the Bushmanskloof Rock Painting Landscape, Clan William, Western Cape as a National Heritage Site. Published in GG 42712 Notice Number 1176 dated 20 September 2019.

WORLD HERITAGE CONVENTION ACT 49 OF 1999

  1. Invitation for nominations of suitable persons to be considered for appointment to the Board of iSimangaliso Wetland Park. Published in GG 42705 Notice Number 1172 dated 16 September 2019.

SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE ACT 16 OF 2014

  1. Designation by the Minister of Trade and Industry of the OR Tambo Special Economic Zone. Published in GG 42703 Notice Number 1170 dated 13 September 2019.

 

HEALTH AND SAFETY NATIONAL LEGISLATION

JULY 2019

COMPENSATION FOR OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND DISEASES ACT 130 OF 1993

  1. Annual increase in medical tariffs – Audiologist and Optometrist and additions published to the Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Gazette (GG 41596 dated April 2019). Published in GG 42561 Notice Number 353 dated 5 July 2019.
  2. Notice to Compensation Fund Medical Service Providers: compulsory invoicing requirement in Medical Claims. Published in GG 42561 Notice Number 354 dated 5 July 2019.

AUGUST 2019

MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT 29 OF 1996

  1. Notice for nominations of Members of Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC). Published in GG 42622 Notice Number 118 dated 8 August 2019.

ADMINISTRATIVE ADJUDICATION OF ROAD TRAFFIC OFFENCES AMENDMENT ACT 4 OF 2019

  1. It is hereby notified that the President has assented to the following Act and comes into operation on a date determined by the President by proclamation in the gazette. Published in GG 42648 Notice Number 1080 dated 19 August 2019

SEPTEMBER 2019

NURSING ACT 33 OF 2005

  1. Details of persons against whom disciplinary action was taken in terms of the Act. Published in GG 42697 Notice Number 1155 dated 13 September 2019.
  2. Notice of nominations to fill a vacancy of a Professional Nurse in the South African Nursing Council. Published in GG 42709 Notice Number 1174 dated 17 September 2019.

 

 

PHARMACY ACT 54 OF 1974

  1. Amendment to the Rules relating to good pharmacy practice. Published in GG 42725 Notice Number 175 dated 27 September 2019.

NATIONAL REGULATOR FOR COMPULSORY SPECIFICATIONS ACT 5 OF 2008

  1. Amendment of the Compulsory Specification for Canned Meat Products (VC 8019). Published in GG 42684 Notice Number 1143 dated 6 September 2019.

AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS STANDARDS ACT 119 OF 1990

  1. Amendment to the Standards and Requirements regarding control of the export of Honeybush, Green Honeybush and Honeybush mixtures. Published in GG 42697 Notice Number 1152 dated 13 September 2019.
  2. Regulations for departmental fees for analysis, inspections, audits, colour charts and appeals. Published in GG 42726 Notice Number 1259 dated 27 September 2019. 16. Regulations relating to appeal procedures. Published in GG 42726 Notice Number 1260 dated 27 September 2019.

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL (PROVINCIAL LEGISLATION AND MUNICIPAL BY-LAWS)

JULY 2019

WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE

  1. Bergrivier Municipality: By-law Relating to the Management and Use of the Berg River Estuary. Published in PG 8124 dated 5 July 2019.
  2. Langeberg Municipality: Adoption of Spatial Development Framework. Published in PG 8121 dated 5 July 2019.
  3. Overberg District Municipality: Municipal Health Services By-Law. Published PG 8126 Dated 15 July 2019.
  4. City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality: Extension of a Local State of Disaster due to the devastating fire. Published in PG 8131 dated 26 July 2019.
  5. City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality: Extension of a Local State of Disaster due to drought conditions. Published in PG 8131 dated 26 July 2019.

FREE STATE PROVINCE

  1. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Noise Control By-law. Published in PG 38 Notice Number 39 dated 19 July 2019.
  2. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Public Streets By-law. Published in PG 38 Notice Number 41 dated 19 July 2019.
  3. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Municipal Cemeteries By-law. Published in PG 38 Notice Number 42 dated 19 July 2019.
  4. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Outdoor Advertising By-law. Published in PG 38 Notice Number 46 dated 19 July 2019.
  5. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Environmental Health By-law. Published in PG 38 Notice Number 47 dated 19 July 2019.
  6. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Keeping of Animals, Poultry and Bees By-law. Published in PG 38 Notice Number 48 dated 19 July 2019.
  7. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Unsightly and Neglected Buildings and Premises By- law. Published in PG 38 Notice Number 49 dated 19 July 2019.
  8. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Informal Trading By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 50 dated 19 July 2019.
  9. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Child Care Facilities By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 51 dated 19 July 2019.
  10. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Electricity Supply By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 52 dated 19 July 2019.
  11. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Traffic Regulations By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 53 dated 19 July 2019.
  12. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Building Regulations By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 54 dated 19 July 2019.
  13. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Public Nuisance By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 55 dated 19 July 2019.
  14. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Disaster Management By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 56 dated 19 July 2019.
  15. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Water Services By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 57 dated 19 July 2019.
  16. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Sporting Facilities By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 58 dated 19 July 2019.
  17. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Encroachment on Property By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 59 dated 19 July 2019.
  18. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Fresh Produce Market By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 61 dated 19 July 2019.
  19. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Public Amenities By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 60 dated 19 July 2019.
  20. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Display of Property Numbers and Names By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 62 dated 19 July 2019.

KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE

  1. eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality: Outdoor Advertising By-law, 2018. Published in PG 2097 Notice Number 88 dated 4 July 2019.
  2. Jozini Local Municipality: Development of Buildings Regulations and Building By-Law. Published in PG 2096 Notice Number 85 dated 4 July 2019.
  3. Umvoti Municipality By-laws – published in PG 2102 Notice Number 98 dated 18 July 2019. a. Fire Brigade Services By-law. b. Public Amenities By-law. c. Street Trading By-law. d. SPLUMA By-law. e. Traffic and Crime Prevention By-law. f. Waste Management By-law.
  4. Mkhamabathini Local Municipality – adoption of the Spatial Development Framework (SDF). Published in PG 2102 Notice Number 94 dated 18 July 2019.

LIMPOPO PROVINCE

  1. Molemole Municipal Spatial Development Framework 2019-2024. Published in PG 3016 Notice Number 99 dated 12 July 2019.
  2. Polokwane Local Municipality: Fire Emergency Services By-law. Published in PG 3011 Notice Number 86 dated 28 July 2019.
  3. Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality By-laws – published in PG 3010 Notice Number 75 dated 28 June 2019: a. By-law relating to Impounding of Animals. b. Electricity Supply By-law. c. Waste Management By-law.

EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

  1. Matatiele Local Municipality – Waste Management By-law. Published in PG 4268 Notice Number 150 dated 15 July 2019.
  2. Mthatha Nodal Area: King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality – Local Spatial Development Framework. Published in PG 4277 Notice Number 174 dated 29 July 2019.
  3. Mqanduli & Viedgesville Local Spatial Development Framework. Published in PG 4277 Notice Number 173 dated 29 July 2019.
  4. Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002: Extension of Local State of Disaster Declaration for the Kouga Local Municipality. Published in PG 4277 Notice Number 167 dated 29 July 2019.
  5. National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act 57 of 2003: Declaration of a Protected Environment. Published in PG 4280 Notice Number 219 dated 31 July 2019.

MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

  1. Steve Tshwete Local Municipality: Prohibition and Control Over the Discharge of Fireworks Bylaws. Published in PG 3069 Notice Number 41 dated 19 July 2019.

NORTH WEST PROVINCE

  1. Moses Kotane Local Municipality: Solid Waste By-law, 2019. Published in PG 8033 Notice Number 93 dated 16 July 2019.

AUGUST 2019

WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE

  1. Overstrand Municipality: By-law relating to Trees. Published in PG 8132 dated 2 August 2019.
  2. Approval of the Greater Cape Metro Regional Spatial Implementation Framework as a Provincial Regional Spatial Development Framework in terms of section 7(1) of the Western Cape Land Use Planning Act 3 of 2014. Published in PG 8139 Notice Number 86 dated 13 August 2019.
  3. Commencement date of the Western Cape Local Government Laws Rationalisation Act 3 of 2017 is 1 January 2020. Published in PG 8141 Notice Number 7 dated 23 August 2019.
  4. City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality: Extension of a Local State of Disaster as a result of drought conditions. Published in PG 8142 dated 30 August 2019.
  5. City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality: Extension of a Local State of Disaster as a result of the devastating fire. Published in PG 8142 dated 30 August 2019.

FREE STATE PROVINCE

  1. Tokologo Local Municipality: Local Spatial Development Framework. Published in PG 55 Notice Number 79 dated 16 August 2019.

KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE

  1. Adoption of the Environmental Management Framework for the uMgungundlovu District Municipality. Published in PG 2105 Notice Number 109 dated 1 August 2019.
  2. Harry Gwala District Municipality. Water and Sanitation Services By-law. Published in PG 2113 Notice Number 106 dated 22 August 2019.
  3. Edumbe Local Municipality: Electricity Supply By-law. Published in PG 2114 Notice Number 110 dated 29 August 2019.

EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

  1. Walter Sisulu Local Municipality: Various By-laws. Published in PG 4287 dated 12 August 2019 and in PG 4293 Notice Number 4 dated 19 August 2019: a. Air Pollution Control By-law. b. Funeral Parlours, Cemeteries and Crematoria By-law. c. Abattoirs By-law. d. Outdoor Signs (Advertising and Other) By-law. e. Prevention of Public Nuisances and keeping of Animals By-law. f. Refuse Removal, Refuse Dumps and Solid Waste Disposal By-law.
  2. Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002: Extension of Local State of Disaster Declaration in the Kouga Local Municipality due to the prevailing drought conditions. Published in PG 4293 Notice Number 199 dated 19 August 2019.

MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

  1. Adoption of the Steve Tshwete Municipal Spatial Development Framework. Published in PG 3077 Notice Number 51 and 73 dated 9 August 2019.
  2. Steve Tshwete Local Municipality: Special Rating Area By-Law. Published in PG 3074 Notice Number 47 dated 2 August 2019.
  3. Steve Tshwete Local Municipality: City Improvement District By-Law. Published in PG 3074 Notice Number 48 dated 2 August 2019.
  4. Steve Tshwete Local Municipality: Problem Building By-Law. Published in PG 3074 Notice Number 49 dated 2 August 2019.
  5. Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality: Prevention and Suppression of Nuisance By-Law. Published in PG 3079 Notice Number 57 dated 16 August 2019.
  6. Chief Albert Luthuli Municipality: Business By-Law. Published in PG 3079 Notice Number 56 dated 16 August 2019.

NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE

  1. National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act 57 of 2003: Assignment of nature reserve names and appointment of the Management Authority. Published in PG 2287 Notice Number 80 dated 5 August 2019.

 

 

 

 

SEPTEMBER 2019

WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE

  1. Bergrivier Municipality: By-law Relating to the Management and Use of the Berg River Estuary. Published in PG 8124 dated 5 July 2019.
  2. Langeberg Municipality: Adoption of Spatial Development Framework. Published in PG 8121 dated 5 July 2019.
  3. Overberg District Municipality: Municipal Health Services By-Law. Published PG 8126 Dated 15 July 2019.
  4. City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality: Extension of a Local State of Disaster due to the devastating fire. Published in PG 8131 dated 26 July 2019.
  5. City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality: Extension of a Local State of Disaster due to drought conditions. Published in PG 8131 dated 26 July 2019.

FREE STATE PROVINCE

  1. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Noise Control By-law. Published in PG 38 Notice Number 39 dated 19 July 2019.
  2. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Public Streets By-law. Published in PG 38 Notice Number 41 dated 19 July 2019.
  3. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Municipal Cemeteries By-law. Published in PG 38 Notice Number 42 dated 19 July 2019.
  4. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Outdoor Advertising By-law. Published in PG 38 Notice Number 46 dated 19 July 2019.
  5. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Environmental Health By-law. Published in PG 38 Notice Number 47 dated 19 July 2019.
  6. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Keeping of Animals, Poultry and Bees By-law. Published in PG 38 Notice Number 48 dated 19 July 2019.
  7. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Unsightly and Neglected Buildings and Premises By- law. Published in PG 38 Notice Number 49 dated 19 July 2019.
  8. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Informal Trading By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 50 dated 19 July 2019.
  9. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Child Care Facilities By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 51 dated 19 July 2019.
  10. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Electricity Supply By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 52 dated 19 July 2019.
  11. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Traffic Regulations By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 53 dated 19 July 2019.
  12. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Building Regulations By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 54 dated 19 July 2019.
  13. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Public Nuisance By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 55 dated 19 July 2019.
  14. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Disaster Management By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 56 dated 19 July 2019.
  15. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Water Services By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 57 dated 19 July 2019.
  16. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Sporting Facilities By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 58 dated 19 July 2019.
  17. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Encroachment on Property By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 59 dated 19 July 2019.
  18. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Fresh Produce Market By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 61 dated 19 July 2019.
  19. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Public Amenities By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 60 dated 19 July 2019.
  20. Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality – Display of Property Numbers and Names By-law. Published in PG 39 Notice Number 62 dated 19 July 2019.

KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE

  1. eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality: Outdoor Advertising By-law, 2018. Published in PG 2097 Notice Number 88 dated 4 July 2019.
  2. Jozini Local Municipality: Development of Buildings Regulations and Building By-Law. Published in PG 2096 Notice Number 85 dated 4 July 2019.
  3. Umvoti Municipality By-laws – published in PG 2102 Notice Number 98 dated 18 July 2019. a. Fire Brigade Services By-law. b. Public Amenities By-law. c. Street Trading By-law. d. SPLUMA By-law. e. Traffic and Crime Prevention By-law. f. Waste Management By-law.
  4. Mkhamabathini Local Municipality – adoption of the Spatial Development Framework (SDF). Published in PG 2102 Notice Number 94 dated 18 July 2019.

LIMPOPO PROVINCE

  1. Molemole Municipal Spatial Development Framework 2019-2024. Published in PG 3016 Notice Number 99 dated 12 July 2019.
  2. Polokwane Local Municipality: Fire Emergency Services By-law. Published in PG 3011 Notice Number 86 dated 28 July 2019.
  3. Ba-Phalaborwa Municipality By-laws – published in PG 3010 Notice Number 75 dated 28 June 2019: a. By-law relating to Impounding of Animals. b. Electricity Supply By-law. c. Waste Management By-law.

EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

  1. Matatiele Local Municipality – Waste Management By-law. Published in PG 4268 Notice Number 150 dated 15 July 2019.
  2. Mthatha Nodal Area: King Sabata Dalindyebo Municipality – Local Spatial Development Framework. Published in PG 4277 Notice Number 174 dated 29 July 2019.
  3. Mqanduli & Viedgesville Local Spatial Development Framework. Published in PG 4277 Notice Number 173 dated 29 July 2019.
  4. Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002: Extension of Local State of Disaster Declaration for the Kouga Local Municipality. Published in PG 4277 Notice Number 167 dated 29 July 2019.
  5. National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act 57 of 2003: Declaration of a Protected Environment. Published in PG 4280 Notice Number 219 dated 31 July 2019.

MPUMALANGA PROVINCE

  1. Steve Tshwete Local Municipality: Prohibition and Control Over the Discharge of Fireworks Bylaws. Published in PG 3069 Notice Number 41 dated 19 July 2019.

NORTH WEST PROVINCE

  1. Moses Kotane Local Municipality: Solid Waste By-law, 2019. Published in PG 8033 Notice Number 93 dated 16 July 2019.

SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL (DRAFT NATIONAL LEGISLATION)

JULY 2019

MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURES DEVELOPMENT ACT 28 OF 2002

  1. Request for written comments on the proposed investigation to confirm the results of previous geoscientific surveys and to establish long-term access to test sites. Proposed establishment of suitable sites for the passive treatment of mine waste water as a result of acid mine drainage. Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments within 30 days of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42576 Notice Number 977 dated 12 July 2019.

MEDICINES AND RELATED SUBSTANCES ACT 101 OF 1965

  1. Regulations relating to a transparent pricing system for medicines and scheduled substances – draft dispensing fee for pharmacists. Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments within 3 months of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42576 Notice Number 973 dated 12 July 2019.
  2. Draft dispensing fee to be charged by persons licensed in terms of section 22C(1)(a). Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments within 3 months of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42576 Notice Number 973 dated 12 July 2019.

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BILL, 2019

  1. Explanatory summary of the Bill is hereby published. Published in GG 42598 Notice Number 1014 dated 26 July 2019.

STANDARDS ACT 8 OF 2008

  1. Draft standards issued for public comment, proposed amendments to existing SANS codes for public comment, issuance of new standards, amendment of current standards and withdrawn standards. Published in GG 42576 Notice Number 381 and 382 dated 12 July 2019.

NATIONAL PORTS ACT 12 OF 2005

  1. Draft National Ports Amendment Bill, 2019. Members of the public are invited to submit written comments within 30 days of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42574 Notice Number 372 dated 11 July 2019.
  2. Draft National Port Amendment Regulations, 2019. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments within 30 days of the date of publication. Published in GG 42585 Notice Number 390 dated 19 July 2019.

AUGUST 2019

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: WASTE ACT 59 OF 2008

  1. Consultation on applications received for the exclusion of waste streams or a portion of such waste stream from the definition of waste for the purposes of beneficial use. Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments within 30 days of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42645 Notice Number 1077 dated 16 August 2019.

 

 

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: BIODIVERSITY ACT 10 OF 2004

  1. Draft non-detriment findings for Black Rhino. Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments within 30 days of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42660 Notice Number 1104 dated 22 August 2019.
  2. Draft non-detriment findings for White Rhino. Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments within 30 days of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42660 Notice Number 1105 dated 22 August 2019.
  3. Draft non-detriment findings for Aloe Ferox. Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments within 30 days of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42660 Notice Number 1106 dated 22 August 2019.

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: AIR QUALITY ACT 39 OF 2004

  1. Intention to repeal the Regulations regarding Fuel Burning Appliances in Dwelling Houses made in terms of section 44(1)(dA) of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965. Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments within 30 days of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42669 Notice Number 1113 dated 30 August 2019.
  2. Intention to repeal the Smoke Control Regulations made in terms of section 18 of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevent Act, 1965 and the Smoke Control Zone Orders made in terms of section 20 of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965. Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments within 30 days of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42669 Notice Number 1114 dated 30 August 2019.
  3. 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 Prevent Act, and the Dust Control Areas declared in terms of section 27(1) of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965. Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments within 30 days of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42669 Notice Number 1115 dated 30 August 2019.

NATIONAL WATER ACT 36 OF 1998

  1. Proposed Foxwood Dam (on the Koonap River near Adelaide in the Eastern Cape) and the Environmental Impact Assessment. Members of the public are hereby invited to submit written comments on or before 31 October 2019. Published in GG 42636 Notice Number 1069 dated 16 August 2019.

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT ACT 24 OF 2008

  1. Draft General Discharge Authorisations. Members of the public are invited to submit written comments within 30 calendar days of the date of publication. Published in GG 42657 Notice Number 1089 dated 23 August 2019.

STANDARDS ACT 8 OF 2008

  1. Draft standards issued for public comment, proposed amendments to existing SANS codes for public comment, issuance of new standards, amendment of current standards and withdrawn standards. Published in GG 42608 Notice Number 413 dated 2 August 2019, in GG 42657 Notice Number 451 dated 23 August 2019 and in GG 42669 Notice Number 458 dated 30 August 2019.

NATIONAL ENERGY REGULATOR ACT 40 OF 2004

  1. Draft NERSA Rules for Licensable Distribution Areas of Supply. Members of the public are hereby invited to submit written comments on or before 13 September 2019. Published in GG 42650 Notice Number 1083 dated 19 August 2019.

MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING ACT 16 OF 2018

  1. Proposed Spatial Management System for South Africa’s Marine Planning Areas. Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments within 30 days of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42657 Notice Number 1090 dated 23 August 2019.

SEPTEMBER 2019

MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURES DEVELOPMENT ACT 28 OF 2002

  1. Request for written comments on the proposed investigation to confirm the results of previous geoscientific surveys and to establish long-term access to test sites. Proposed establishment of suitable sites for the passive treatment of mine waste water as a result of acid mine drainage. Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments within 30 days of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42576 Notice Number 977 dated 12 July 2019.

MEDICINES AND RELATED SUBSTANCES ACT 101 OF 1965

  1. Regulations relating to a transparent pricing system for medicines and scheduled substances – draft dispensing fee for pharmacists. Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments within 3 months of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42576 Notice Number 973 dated 12 July 2019. 17. Draft dispensing fee to be charged by persons licensed in terms of section 22C(1)(a). Members of the public are invited to submit their written comments within 3 months of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42576 Notice Number 973 dated 12 July 2019.

NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE BILL, 2019

  1. Explanatory summary of the Bill is hereby published. Published in GG 42598 Notice Number 1014 dated 26 July 2019. STANDARDS ACT 8 OF 2008
  2. Draft standards issued for public comment, proposed amendments to existing SANS codes for public comment, issuance of new standards, amendment of current standards and withdrawn standards. Published in GG 42576 Notice Number 381 and 382 dated 12 July 2019.

NATIONAL PORTS ACT 12 OF 2005

  1. Draft National Ports Amendment Bill, 2019. Members of the public are invited to submit written comments within 30 days of publication of this notice. Published in GG 42574 Notice Number 372 dated 11 July 2019.
  2. Draft National Port Amendment Regulations, 2019. Interested persons are invited to submit written comments within 30 days of the date of publication. Published in GG 42585 Notice Number 390 dated 19 July 2019.

INDEPENDENT ELECTRICY MANAGEMENT OPERATOR BILL, 2019

  1. Notice of intention to introduce a Private Member’s Bill into Parliament. Published in GG 42576 Notice Number 978 dated 12 July 2019.

 

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