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REGULATIONS
Conservation of Agricultural Resources Act 43 of 1983
REGULATIONS: AMENDMENT
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development published the amended soil conservation tariffs by the substitution for Table 1-24. Published under Government Notice 1580, Government Gazette 45616 of 10 December 2021.
NOTICES:
National Environmental Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008
CONSULTATION ON THE AMENDMENTS TO THE REGULATIONS AND NOTICES REGARDING EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY, 2020
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment intends to amend the Regulations regarding extended producer responsibility and the associated Notices in respect of the extended producer responsibility scheme for the electrical and electronic equipment sector, the lighting sector and the paper, packaging and some single use products, published under GN R1184, R1185, R1186 and R1187 of 5 November 2020. Published under Government Notice 1565, Government Gazette 45572 of 2 December 2021.
National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998
CONSULTATION ON THE AMENDMENT OF THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN APPLYING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION FOR LARGE SCALE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, WHEN OCCURRING IN GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment gave notice of the intention to amend the procedures published under GN 113 of GG 41445 of 16 February 2018. Published under Government Notice 1572, Government Gazette 45605 of 7 December 2021.
AMENDMENT OF THE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED IN APPLYING FOR OR DECIDING ON AN ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION APPLICATION FOR LARGE SCALE WIND AND SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES WHEN OCCURRING IN RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT ZONES
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, in terms of section 24(5)(a) and (b) of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, and regulation 15(2) of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014, amended the procedures published under Government Notice 114, Government Gazette 41445 of 16 February 2018. Published under Government Notice 1617, Government Gazette 45649 of 17 December 2021.
CONSULTATION ON INTENTION TO AMEND THE SECTION 24H REGISTRATION AUTHORITY REGULATIONS, 2016
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment intends to amend the Section 24H Registration Authority Regulations, 2016. Members of the public were invited to submit written comments to the Minister, within 30 days of publication of the Notice in the Gazette, to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, agabriel@enviroment.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 1655, Government Gazette 45703, dated 31 December 2021.
RESERVE DETERMINATION FOR WATER RESOURCES OF THE MOKOLO AND MATLABAS CATCHMENTS
The Minister of Water and Sanitation published the Reserve determination for water resources of the Mokolo and Matlabas catchments. Published under Government Notice 1669, Government Gazette 45735 of 14 January 2022.
A GENERAL NOTICE CALLING FOR SUBMISSIONS OF SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION, SOCIO-ECONOMIC INFORMATION OR ANY OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION TO THE PANEL OF EXPERTS APPOINTED TO LEAD A REVIEW OF THE SCIENTIFIC BASIS FOR THE BREACH OF THE MOUTH OF LAKE ST LUCIA ESTUARY, ISIMANGALISO WETLAND PARK, KWAZULU-NATAL PROVINCE
The Panel of Experts, appointed under section 3A of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 to lead a review of the scientific basis for the breach of the mouth of lake St. Lucia estuary, invited members of the public to submit for consideration, written submissions, scientific information, socio-economic information, or any other relevant information on matters related to the management of Lake St Lucia estuary. All submissions must be submitted within 30 days from the date of publication of this notice, to ftshamano@dffe.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 1688, Government Gazette 45790 of 20 January 2022.
National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999
REGULATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 9 OF THE NATIONAL HERITAGE RESOURCES ACT, NO 25 OF 1999
Regulations in accordance with the provisions of section 9 of the National Heritage Resources Act, No. 25 of 1999 (“NHRA”) that replaces the previous Regulations, No. 40691 of 17 March 2017, in terms of section 9(3)(a) of the NHRA, were published for public comments. The main objective of these Regulations is to provide standards for conservation and maintenance of heritage resources that are in the control of all branches of the State and state supported bodies. This notice on the updated/amended section 9 Regulations is for public comment from all interested and affected parties. The commenting period commenced when the notice was published, until 18 February 2022. Please forward all comments and inputs on the updated/amended Regulations to South African Heritage Resources Agency’s contact person for this notice lmofutsanyana@sahra.org.za. Published under Government Notice R1612, Government Gazette 45645 of 17 December 2021.
National Water Act 36 of 1998
PROPOSED RESERVE DETERMINATION OF WATER RESOURCES FOR THE MIZIMVUBU CATCHMENT
The Minister of Water and Sanitation published for public comments the proposed Reserve of water resources for the Mzimvubu catchment area. Written comments regarding the proposed Reserve should be submitted within 60 days of publication of the Notice in the Gazette, to the Director: Reserve Determination, Mr Atwaru Yakeen Atwaruy@dws.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 1625, Government Gazette 45649 of 17 December 2021.
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004
METHODOLOGICAL GUIDELINES FOR QUANTIFICATION OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS – CARBON SEQUESTRATION IN THE FORESTRY INDUSTRY
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, in terms of section 12 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004, read with Regulation 10 of the National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Regulations, published under General Notice No. 275 in Government Gazette 40762 of 3 April 2017, published the Methodological Guidelines for quantification of greenhouse gas emissions – carbon sequestration in the forestry industry. Published under Government Notice 1700, Government Gazette 45816 of 28 January 2022.
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REGULATIONS
National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998
AMENDMENT OF SECTION 24H REGISTRATION AUTHORITY REGULATIONS, 2016
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment amended the Section 24H Registration Authority Regulations, 2016, which was published in Government Gazette 40154 of 22 July 2016. This notice was published under Government Notice 1733, Government Gazette 45883 on 7 February 2022.
Fertilizers, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act 36 of 1947
REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE TARIFFS FOR THE REGISTRATION OF FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES, STOCK REMEDIES, STERILIZING PLANTS AND PEST CONTROL OPERATORS, APPEALS AND IMPORTS: AMENDMENT
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development amended Table 1 of the Regulations, regarding the tariffs, Rates and scales for services, goods and supplies provided by the Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development. Published under Government Notice R. 1979, Government Gazette 46165 of 1 April 2022.
NOTICES
National Water Act 36 of 1998
PROPOSED WATER RESOURCE CLASSES AND RESOURCE QUALITY OBJECTIVES FOR THUKELA CATCHMENTS IN THE PONGOLA-MTAMVUNA WATER MANAGEMENT AREA
The Minister of Water and Sanitation published the notice on the proposed water resource classes and the associated resource quality objectives, for public comment. Written comments may be submitted within 60 days from the date of publication of the notice, to matlalal@dws.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 1873, Government Gazette 46032 of 11 March 2022.
National Environmental Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008
NATIONAL NORMS AND STANDARDS FOR TREATMENT OF ORGANIC WASTE
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment published the National Norms and Standards for the treatment of organic waste, for implementation. The Norms and Standards are aimed at reducing the amount of organic waste that would normally go to landfill sites and, as such, waste will be diverted from landfill to facilities that will be treating it for beneficial use. Published under Government Notice 1984, Government Gazette 46169 of 1 April 2022.
National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998
CONSULTATION ON THE INTENTION TO ADOPT A STANDARD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF POWER LINES AND SUBSTATIONS WITHIN IDENTIFIED GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS AND THE EXCLUSION OF THE INFRASTRUCTURE FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN AN ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment intends to adopt the Standard for the Development of Power Lines and Substations within identified Geographical Areas Revision 1 August 2021, and based on compliance with this Standard, exclude identified activities including identified activities necessary for the realisation of the development or expansion of power line and substation infrastructure, from the requirement to obtain environmental authorisation. Written comments may be submitted within 30 days of the publication of the Notice in the Gazette, to the Director-General, Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, at dfischer@dffe.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2002, Government Gazette 46209 of 7 April 2022.
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REGULATIONS
Genetically Modified Organisms Act 15 of 1997
REGULATIONS: AMENDMENTS
The Minister of Agriculture amended the existing regulations by substitution Table 2 of the Regulations regarding Fees payable, with effect from 1 April 2022. Published under Government Notice 2014, Government Gazette 46242 of 14 April 2022.
NOTICES
Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON CHEMICALS RECOMMENDED TO BE LISTED AT THE 10TH CONFERENCE OF THE PARTIES (COP 10) TO THE STOCKHOLM, AND ROTTERDAM CONVENTIONS
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment requested information on chemicals to be recommended for listing at the 10th Conference of the Parties (COP 10) under the Stockholm, and Rotterdam Conventions. Any company which manufactures, uses, sells, imports or exports, and/or is in possession of chemicals, indicated in the schedule to the notice, which are to be recommended for listing at the Stockholm and Rotterdam Conventions, are invited to submit all the information requested in the schedule to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment within the 30 days of publication of the notice in the Gazette. Written submissions of the requested information must be submitted to: The Director-General Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Attention: Ms Noluzuko Gwayi Director (Senior Policy Advisor): International Chemicals and Waste Cooperation at ngwayi@environment.gov.za.
Published under Government Notice 2073, Government Gazette 46347 of 10 May 2022.
Animal Diseases Act 35 of 1984
CONTROL MEASURES RELATING TO FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE IN CERTAIN AREAS
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development repealed the control measures relating to foot and mouth disease in certain areas as prescribed in Government Notice No R. 76 of 1 February 2019, No. R. 569 of 30 June 2021 and No. R. 827 of 7 September 2021; and prescribed the control measures set out in the schedule of the published notice. Published under Government Notice 2075, Government Gazette 46350 of 10 May 2022.
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REGULATIONS
National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998
AMENDMENTS TO THE FINANCIAL PROVISIONING REGULATIONS, 2015
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment amended the transitional arrangements contained in the Financial Provisioning Regulations, 2015. Published under Government Notice 2087, Government Gazette 46378 of 19 May 2022.
NOTICES
National Environmental Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008
CONSULTATION ON THE INTENTION TO TAKE A DECISION ON APPLICATIONS FOR THE EXCLUSION OF A WASTE STREAM OR A PORTION OF SUCH A WASTE STREAM FOR BENEFICIAL USE FROM THE DEFINITION OF WASTE
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment intends to make a decision on applications for the exclusion of a certain waste stream or a portion of such waste stream, from the definition of waste, for the purposes of a certain beneficial use. The risk management plans for the waste streams under consideration can be found on the following website link: http://sawic.environment.gov.
National Water Act 36 of 1998
PROPOSAL FOR THE AMENDMENT OF THE VAAL RIVER CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY AREA THROUGH EXTENSION OF THE BOUNDARIES AND AREA OPERATIONAL TO INCLUDE ORANGE WATER MANAGEMENT AREA IN TERMS OF SECTION 78(4) OF THE NATIONAL WATER ACT, 1988
The Minister of water and Sanitation proposed that the Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency (CMA) is established through the extension of the boundaries and operational area of the Vaal River CMA. The CMA shall be named Vaal-Orange Catchment management agency. A Proposal regarding the establishment and rationalisation of the proposed Vaal-Orange CMA, as contemplated in section 77 of the National Water Act, 1998, is available for comments and may be accessed at the website link https:/www.dws.gov.za/
NOTICE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT STRATEGY OF THE INKOMATI USUTHU CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN TERMS OF SECTION 8(5) OF THE NATIONAL WATER ACT, 1998
The Chief Executive Officer of the Inkomati Usuthu Catchment Management Agency published the summary of the proposed catchment management strategy for the Inkomati Usuthu Catchment Management Agency. Published under Government Notice 2201, Government Gazette 46598 of 24 June 2022.
National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act 2 of 2022
AMENDMENT ACT PUBLISHED FOR GENERAL INFORMATION
The President has assented to the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act 2 of 2022, which was published for general information. The Act will come into operation on a date fixed by the President by proclamation in the Gazette. Published under Government Notice 2203, Government Gazette 46602 of 24 June 2022.
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REGULATIONS
National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998
AMENDMENT OF SECTION 24H REGISTRATION AUTHORITY REGULATIONS, 2016
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment amended the Section 245 H Registration Authority Regulations, 2016. Published under Government Notice 2320, Government Gazette 47113 of 29 July 2022.
Animal Diseases Act 35 of 1984
AMENDMENT OF THE ANIMAL DISEASES REGULATIONS
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development amended the Regulations under the Animal Diseases Act 35 of 1984, by amending the following:
• Definitions;
• Table 1 regarding controlled areas relating to particular controlled animal diseases;
• Table 2 regarding control measures relating to controlled animal diseases
Published under Government Notice 2318, Government Gazette 47133 of 29 July 2022.
Plant Improvement Act 53 of 1976
REGULATIONS RELATING TO ESTABLISHMENTS, VARIETIES, PLANTS AND PROPAGATING MATERIAL: AMENDMENT OF TABLE 8
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development amended the Regulations which was published under GN R. 1064 of 23 May 1980. Published under Government Notice R. 2411, Government gazette 46789 of 26 August 2022.
NOTICES:
National Environmental Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008
NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF REPORTING PERIOD BY IDENTIFIED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY ORGANISATIONS AND PRODUCERS TO THE EXTENDED PRODUCER RESPONSIBILITY ONLINE SYSTEM UNTIL 31 AUGUST 2022
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, published the Extended Producer Responsibility Regulations, 2020 and Notices regarding the establishment and implementation of extended producer responsibility schemes for the electrical and electronic equipment sector, the lighting sector and the paper, packaging and some single-use products on 5 November 2020 under Notice 1184, GG 43879.
The implementation of the EPR schemes was deferred for a period of 6 months to 5 May 2021 in order to enable the affected sectors some time to prepare for implementation. From 5 May to 5 November 2021, the registration of the producers and producer responsibility organisations took place.
Regulation 8 of the Extended Producer Regulations, 2020 requires Producer Responsibility Organisations and Producers that implement their own Extended Producer Responsibility schemes to submit their interim performance reports on or before 31 July 2022.
The online system experienced technical challenges and delays which have since been resolved. The online report system went live on Wednesday, 20 July 2022. The reporting period in terms of Regulations 8 of the Extended Producer Regulations, 2020 was extended until 31 August 2022. The EPR online reports can be uploaded on http://sawic.environment.gov.
National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998
ADOPTION OF THE STANDARD FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF POWER LINES AND SUBSTATIONS WITHIN IDENTIFIED GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS AND THE EXCLUSION OF THIS INFRASTRUCTURE FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN AN ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment adopted the Standard for the Development and Expansion of Power Lines and Substations within Identified Geographical Areas, Revision 2, June 2022, and based on compliance with this Standard, excluded the activities set out in the said notice, including listed or specified activities necessary for the realisation of the development or expansion of power line and substation infrastructure, from the requirement to obtain environmental authorisation. Published under Government Notice 2313, Government Gazette 47095 of 27 July 2022.
CONSULTATION ON THE DRAFT NATIONAL REGULATIONS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF MERCURY IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment intends to publish the draft Regulations for the Management of Mercury in South Africa. The draft Regulations are intended to domesticate the Minamata Convention on Mercury, of which South Africa is a party and ratified in 2019. The objectives of the draft Regulations are in line with the objectives of the Convention. The purpose of the draft Regulations is to eliminate the anthropogenic emissions and releases of mercury, to limit processes emitting and releasing mercury into the environment, to phase out mercury added products, to phase down dental amalgam and to regulate mercury storage facilities and trade. Members of the public were invited to submit, within thirty days of publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette written representations or objections to the proposed draft Regulations to tsebego@dffe.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2244, Government Gazette 46654 of 6 July 2022.
CONSULTATION ON THE NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE REGULATIONS TO DOMESTICATE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROTTERDAM CONVENTION ON THE PRIOR INFORMED CONSENT PROCEDURE FOR CERTAIN HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND PESTICIDES IN INTERNATIONAL TRADE
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment intends to repeal and replace the Regulations to domesticate the Requirements of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade. Published under Government Notice 2239, Government Gazette 46665 of 5 July 2022.
CONSULTATION ON THE INTENTION TO PRESCRIBE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS FOR AN AUTHORISATION, RIGHT, PERMIT OR LICENCE FOR THE ONSHORE EXPLORATION OF OIL AND GAS INTENDING TO UTILISE HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment intends to prescribe the Minimum requirements for the submission of applications for an Authorisation, Right, Permit or Licence for the Onshore Exploration of Oil and Gas intending to utilise Hydraulic Fracturing, Revision 0 May 2022. Members of the public were invited to submit written comments or inputs, within 45 days after the publication of this Notice in the Government Gazette, to dfischer@dffe.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2265, Government Gazette 46688 of 8 July 2022.
PROPOSED REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO THE EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION OF ONSHORE OIL AND GAS REQUIRING HYDRAULIC FRACTURING
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the environment intends to make regulations pertaining to the exploration and production of onshore oil and gas requiring hydraulic fracturing. Members of the public were invited to submit written comments within 45 days after the publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette, to dfischer@dffe.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2273, Government Gazette 47112 of 11 July 2012.
CONSULTATION ON THE INTENTION TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR REPORTING ON IDENTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL THEMES IN TERMS OF SECTIONS 24(5)(a) AND (h) AND 44 OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 1998, WHEN APPLYING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment intends to amend the protocol for the specialist assessment and minimum report content requirements for environmental impacts on terrestrial animal species, published under Gov. N 1150, GG 43855 of 30 October 2020, by removing the reference to “terrestrial” where it occurs in the protocol. This amendment would allow the protocol to apply to freshwater and terrestrial animal species. Members of the public were invited to submit written comments within 30 days after the publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette, to dfischer@dffe.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2274, Government Gazette 47112 of 11 July 2022.
PROPOSED REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO FINANCIAL PROVISIONING FOR THE MITIGATION AND REHABILITATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE CAUSED BY RECONNAISSANCE, PROSPECTING, EXPLORATION, MINING OR PRODUCTION OPERATIONS
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment intents to repeal the Financial Provisioning Regulations, 2015, which was published under Gov. N 1147, GG 39428 of 20 November 2015 and to make Regulations pertaining to the financial provisioning for reconnaissance, prospecting, exploration, mining or production operations under sections 44(1)(Ae), (aF), (aG), (aH) read with sections 24(5)(b)(d), 24N, 24P and 24R of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998. Members of the public were invited to submit written comments within 45 days from the date of the publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette, to dfischer@environment.gov.za . Published under Government Notice 2272, Government Gazette 47112 of 11 July 2022.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTATIVE AND ADVISORY FORUM IN TERMS OF SECTION 3A OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 1998, TO ADVISE THE MINISTER DON MATTERS ARISING FROM APPLICATIONS FOR THE SUSPENSION AND POSTPONEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH MINIMUM EMISSION STANDARDS AND ISSUANCE OF PROVISIONAL ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENSES
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment established the National Environmental Consultative and Advisory Forum under section 3A of the Act. Published under Government Notice 2394, Government Gazette 46746 of 18 August 2022.
Draft White Paper on the Conservation and Sustainable use of South Africa’s Biodiversity
CONSULTATION ON THE DRAFT WHITE PAPER ON CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF SOUTH AFRICA’S BIODIVERSITY, 2022
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment published the draft White Paper on the Conservation and Sustainable use of South Africa’s Biodiversity, 2022, for public comment. Members of the public were invited to submit, within 60 days from the date of the publication of the notice in the Gazette or in the newspaper, whichever date is the last date, written comments to the draft White Paper on the Conservation and Sustainable use of South Africa’s Biodiversity, 2022, to whitepaper@dffe.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2252, Government Gazette 46687 of 8 July 2022.
National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act 24 of 2008
GENERAL DISCHARGE AUTHORISATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 69(2)
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment published a General Discharge Authorisation in terms of section 69(2) of the National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008), under Government Notice 2290, Government Gazette 2290 of 15 July 2022.
Draft 8th National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report for the Republic of South Africa
CONSULTATION ON THE DRAFT 8th NATIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY REPORT FOR THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment published the draft 8th National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report, for public comment. eto. The National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report will eventually form part of the Fifth Biennial Update Report to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). South Africa is required by the UNFCCC to provide in its national inventory, on gas-by-gas basis, and its units’ mass, estimates of anthropogenic emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), by sources and removals by sinks. An accurate, complete and updated greenhouse gas emissions inventory is a good foundation for effective mitigation responses. Members of the public were invited to submit to the Minister, within 30 days from the date of the publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette, written inputs or comments to GHGreporting@environment.gov.
National Water Act 36 of 1998
REVIEW OF THE NATIONAL WATER RESOURCES STRATEGY
The Minister of Water and Sanitation published the draft National Water Resources Strategy for public comment. People were invited to submit written representations or comments on the revised National Water Resources Strategy within 90 days of publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette, to MofokengM2@dws.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2327, Government Gazette 47133 of 29 July 2022.
REVISION OF THE NATIONAL PRICING STRATEGY FOR WATER USE CHARGES OF SECTION 56(1) OF THE NATIONAL WATER ACT, 1998
The Minister of Water and Sanitation published the revision of the National Pricing Strategy for Water Use Charges, for public comments and consultation with interested and affected parties. Members of the public were invited to submit written comments on the proposed notice to the Minister of Water and Sanitation within ninety (90) days of publication of the notice in the Government Gazette, to mishidis@dws.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2350, Government Gazette 47197of 5 August 2022.
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004
PUBLICATION OF THE REVISED NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY FRAMEWORK 2019 – 2024 FOR IMPLEMENTATION
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment published the revised National Biodiversity Framework in terms of section 38 of the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004, for implementation. Published under Government Notice 2423, Government Gazette 46798 of 26 August 2022.
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004
CONSULTATION ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING PRIORITY AREA AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment consulted on the proposed Regulations for implementing and enforcing priority area air quality management plans. Published under Government Notice R. 2353, Government Gazette 47199 of 5 August 2022.
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Rand West City Local Municipality – Integrated Waste Management By-Laws were published under LAN 1148, PG 263 of 6 July 2022
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ANIMAL DISEASES ACT 35 OF 1984 CONTROL MEASURES RELATING TO FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development repealed the Control Measures relating to foot and mouth disease as prescribed in GN 2075 of 10 May 2022 and GN 2391 of 18 August 2022 and prescribed the new Control Measures which was published under Government Notice 2465, Government Gazette 46870 of 8 September NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT 107 OF 1998 CONSULTATION ON THE INTENTION TO EXCLUDE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC INSTALLATIONS FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO OBTAIN AN ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION BASED ON COMPLIANCE WITH AN ADOPTED ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INSTRUMENT The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment intends to exclude the development and expansion of solar photovoltaic facilities, including any associated activity or infrastructure, from the requirement to obtain environmental authorisation. The exclusion is provided for in terms of section 24(2)(e) of the National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998, subject to compliance with an adopted Environmental Management Instrument as set out in the said Notice. Members of the public are invited to submit written comments or input, within 30 days from the date of publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette, to dfischer@dffe.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2466, Government Gazette 46871 of 8 September 2022. CONSULTATION ON THE INTENTION TO ADOPT THE NATIONAL WEB BASED ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING TOOL AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INSTRUMENT The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment intends to adopt the National Web Based Environmental Screening Tool in terms of Regulation 4(1) and 7 of the Regulations Laying down the procedures to be followed for the adoption of Spatial Tools or Environmental Management Instruments, 2019. The National Web Based Environmental Screening Tool is a spatially enabled tool which has been developed to identify areas of very high, high, medium and low environmental sensitivities on a particular site. Environmental sensitivity ratings are intended to be used to exclude activities identified in terms of section 24(2)(a) and (b) of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, from the requirement to obtain environmental authorisation prior to commencement, as contemplated in terms of sections 24(2)(c) and (e) of the Act. Members of the public were invited to submit written comments within 30 days from the date of the publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette, to https://screening.environment. NATIONAL WATER ACT 36 OF 1998 WITHDRAWAL OF NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DISESTABLISH LEBALELO WATER USER ASSOCIATION (LWUA) AND INCORPORATE IT INTO LEPELLE NORTHERN WATER (LNW) The Minister of Water and Sanitation withdrew the Gazette Notice No.1340, which was published in Government Gazette 40375 on 28 October 2016, that was intended to disestablish the Lebalelo Water User Association and directed that the operations and functions of Lebalelo Water User Association be transferred to Lepelle Northern Water. Published under Government Notice 2557, Government Gazette 46991 of 30 September 2022. BY-LAWS: Madibeng Local Municipality Integrated Waste Management By-Law, published under LAN 262, PG 8417 of 27 September 2022. This by-law repeals the Waste Management By-Law, 2009 Bojanala Platinum District Municipality Public Health By-Law, published under LAN 261, PG 8416 of 20 September 2022. This By-Law repeals the Municipal Health Services By-Law, 2011. City of Johannesburg Outdoor Advertising By-Law, 2009. The City of Johannesburg indicated in an e-mail communication and in a notice on their website that they are currently using the Outdoor Advertising By-laws, 2009, since the Outdoor Advertising By-law, 2018, was declared invalid and unconstitutional by SAPOA & Other v COJ 2018 case number: 19656/18. The 2018 By-law was, however, never formally repealed by publication in the Provincial Gazette. |
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Animal Diseases Act 35 of 1984
CONTROL MEASURES RELATING TO FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE
The Minister of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development repealed the control measures relating to foot and mouth disease as prescribed in GN 2485 of 8 September 2022 and prescribed the controlled measures as published under Government Notice 2606, Government Gazette 47263 of 7 October 2022.
National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act 57 of 2003
AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE 2 OF THE NATIONAL PARKS
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment amended Schedule 2 of the Act, by updating the list of national parks. Published under Government Notice 2632, Government Gazette 47302 of 14 October 2022.
AMENDMENT OF THE ENABLING PROVISION UNDER WHICH THE REGULATIONS LAYING DOWN THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR THE ADOPTION OF SPATIAL TOOLS OR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INSTRUMENTS HAS BEEN MADE
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment amended the enabling provision for the regulations laying down the procedure to be followed for the adoption of spatial tools or environmental management instruments, as published under GN 542, GG 42380 of 5 April 2019, by substitution for section 24(5)(Bb) of section 24(5)(Ba) OF THE National Environmental Management Act, 1998. The reason for the amendment is that section 24(5)(bB) of the Act will be repealed by the National environmental Management Laws Amendment Act, 2002 when the Act comes into operation. Section 24(5)(bA) provides that the Minister or an MEC with the concurrence of the Minister may make regulations consistent with section 24(4), laying down the procedure to be following for the preparation, evaluation, adoption and review of prescribed environmental management instruments and is therefore an appropriate enabling provision. Section 24(5)(bB) is a duplication of section 24(5)(bA) and therefore will be repealed. Published under Government Notice 2688, Government Gazette 47377 of 28 October 2022.
By-Laws:
E-THEKWINI METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY
New Fire Safety By-Law, published under PN 216, PG 2467 of 27 October 2022. This By-law repeals the Interim Code Relating to Fire Prevention and Flammable Liquids and Substances, 2000.
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NOTICES
WATER SERVICES ACT 108 OF 1997
INTENTION TO EXTEND THE SERVICE AREA OF OVERBERG WATER TO COVER THE ENTIRE WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE
The Mister of Water and Sanitation intends to extend the geographic area of Overberg Water to cover the entire Western Cape Province. Interested persons were invited to comment in writing on the extension of the service area of Overberg Water, within 60 days from the date of publication of the notice in the Government Gazette. Published under Government Notice 2672, Government Gazette 47441 of 3 November 2022.
INTENTION TO EXTEND THE SERVICE AREA OF AMATOLA WATER TO COVER THE ENTIRE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
The Mister of Water and Sanitation intends to extend the geographic area of Amatola Water to cover the entire Eastern Cape Province. Interested persons were invited to comment in writing on the extension of the service area of Amatola Water, within 60 days from the date of publication of the notice in the Government Gazette. Published under Government Notice 2738, Government Gazette 47511 of 14 November 2022.
DRAFT WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES POLICY ON PRIVATELY OWNED LAND, 2022
The draft Water and Sanitation Services Policy on privately owned land was published under Government Notice 2761, Government Gazette 47555 of 22 November 2022.
INTENTION TO EXTEND THE SERVICE AREA OF RAND WATER TO PROVIDE BULK WATER SERVICES TO THE ENTIRE MPUMALANGA PROVINCE
The Mister of Water and Sanitation intends to extend the service area of Rand to provide bulk water services to the entire Mpumalanga Province. Water to cover the entire Eastern Cape Province. Interested persons were invited to comment in writing on the extension of the service area of Rand Water, within 60 days from the date of publication of the notice in the Government Gazette. Published under Government Notice 2798, Government Gazette 47579 of 28 November 2022.
INTENTION TO CHANGE THE NAME OF BLOEM WATER TO THE PROPOSED CENTRAL WATER BOARD OR Z.R. MAHABANE CENTRAL WATER BOARD
The Minister of Water and Sanitation intends to change the name of Bloem Water to Central Water Board or Z.R Mahabane Central Water Board so that the former Sedibeng Water’s service area in the Northern Cape is incorporated. Interested and affected persons were invited to comment in writing on the name change within sixty days from the date of publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette. Published under Government Notice 2797, Government Gazette 47578 of 28 November 2022.
NATIONAL WATER ACT 36 OF 1998
RESERVE DETERMINATION FOR WATER RESOURCES OF THE MZIMVUBU CATCHMENT
The Minister of Water and Sanitation published the Reserve determination for water resources of the Mzimvubu catchment under Government Notice 2751, Government Gazette 47526 of 18 November 2022.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE VAAL ORANGE CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY THROUGH EXTENSION OF THE BOUNDARIES AND AREA OPERATIONAL OF THE VAAL RIVER CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY TO INCLUDE ORANGE WATER MANAGEMENT AREA IN TERMS OF SECTION 78(4) OF THE NATIONAL WATER ACT 36 of 1998
The Minister of Water and Sanitation declared that the Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency (CMA) is established through the extension of the boundaries and operational area of the Vaal River CMA to include the Orange Water Management Area. The CMA shall be named Vaal-Orange Catchment Management Agency. The area of operation of the Vaal Orange CMA includes the previous Orange Water Management Area and Vaal Water Management Areas as pronounced in the National Water Resource Strategy. The Water Management Areas fall within the Gauteng, Free State and Northern Cape province regions. Published under Government Notice 2792, Government Gazette 47559 of 25 November 2022.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BREEDE-OLIFANTS CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY THROUGH EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY AND AREA OF OPERATION OF THE BREEDE-GOURITZ CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE
The Minister of Water and Sanitation declared that the Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency (CMA) is established through the extension of the boundaries and operational area of the Breede-Gouritz CMA. The CMA shall be named Breede-Olifants Catchment Management Agency. The area of operation of the Breede-Olifants CMA includes the previous Breede-Gouritz and Berg-Olifants Water Management Areas as pronounced in the National Water Resource Strategy second edition 2013. The Water Management Areas fall largely in the Western Cape Province, with the North-Eastern section failing within the Northern Cape province. Published under Government Notice 2795, Government Gazette 47559 of 25 November 2022.
DISESTABLISHMENT OF THE OLIFANTS-DOORN CATCHMENT MANAGEMENT AGENCY ESTABLISHED UNDER GOVERNMENT GAZETTE NOTICE NO 29205 IN SEPTEMBER 2006 IN WESTERN PROVINCE
The Minister of Water and Sanitation declared that the Olifants-Doorn Catchment Management Agency (CMA) is disestablished as a result of the combination of Breede-Gouriz and Berg-Olifants WMAs into one Water Management Area in mostly the Western Cape Province to align to the envisaged reduced number of WMAs from nine to six to move towards the institutional reconfiguration as outlined in the National Water and Sanitation Master plan. All interested persons were invited to comment in writing on the disestablishment of Olifants-Doorn CMA which is available for comment for a period of 60 days. Published under Government Notice 2794, Government Gazette 47559 of 25 November 2022.
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT 107 OF 1998
AMENDMENT OF THE ENABLING PROVISION UNDER WHICH THE REGULATIONS LAYING DOWN THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED FOR THE ADOPTION OF SPATIAL TOOLS OR ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INSTRUMENTS HAS BEEN MADE
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment amended the enabling provision for the regulations laying down the procedure to be followed for the adoption of spatial tools or environmental management instruments, as published under GN 542, GG 42380 of 5 April 2019, by substitution for section 24(5)(Bb) of section 24(5)(Ba) of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998. The reason for the amendment is that section 24(5)(bB) of the Act will be repealed by the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act, 2002 when the Act comes into operation. Section 24(5)(bA) provides that the Minister or an MEC with the concurrence of the Minister may make regulations consistent with section 24(4), laying down the procedure to be following for the preparation, evaluation, adoption and review of prescribed environmental management instruments and is therefore an appropriate enabling provision. Section 24(5)(bB) is a duplication of section 24(5)(bA) and therefore will be repealed. Published under Government Notice 2688, Government Gazette 47377 of 28 October 2022.
CONSULTATION ON THE INTENTION TO AMEND THE PROCEDURES FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR REPORTING ON IDENTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL THEMES IN TERMS OF SECTIONS 24(5)(a) AND (h) AND 44 OF THE ACT, WHEN APPLYING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment intends to amend the protocol for the specialist assessment and minimum report content requirements for environmental impacts on terrestrial plant species, published under GN 1150, GG 43855 on 30 October 2020, by removing the reference to “terrestrial” where it occurs in the protocol. This amendment would allow the protocol to apply to aquatic and terrestrial plant species. Published under Government Notice 2717, Government Gazette 47448 of 4 November 2022.
AMENDMENT OF THE IDENTIFICATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 24(5)(a) AND (b) OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 1998, OF THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED IN APPLYING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION FOR LARGE SCALE ELECTRICITY TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IDENTIFIED IN TERMS OF SECTION 24(2)(a) OF THE ACT, WHEN OCCURRING IN GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS OF STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the environment amended the procedures which were published under GN 113, GG41445 of 16 February 2018. Published under Government Notice 2716, GG 47448of 4 November 2022.
PROTOCOL FOR THE SPECIALIST ASSESSMENT AND MINIMUM REPORT CONTENT REQUIREMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS ON CAPE VULTURES BY ONSHORE WIND ENERGY GENERATION FACILITIES
The protocol provides the criteria for the specialist assessment and minimum report content requirements for determining impacts on Cape Vultures associated with the development of onshore wind energy generation facilities, which require environmental authorisation. This protocol must be read with either the avifaunal or animal species protocol, whichever is applicable to the specific application under consideration. The assessment and reporting requirements of this protocol are associated with a collision risk potential identified by the national web based environmental screening tool (screening tool) for Cape Vultures. The relevant data in the screening tool has been provided by the FitzPatrick Institute of African Ornithology of the University of Cape Town. The protocol applies within and outside of the Renewable Energy Development Zones (REDZs). Published under Government Notice 2718, Government Gazette 47448 of 4 November 2022
CONSULTATION ON THE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED FOR THE ASSESSMENT AND MINIMUM CRITERIA FOR REPORTING OF IDENTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL THEMES IN TERMS OF SECTION 24(5)(a) AND (h) OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 1998, WHEN APPLYING FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment intends to prescribe the protocol for assessment and minimum report content requirements for determining impacts on Cape Vultures associated with the development of onshore wind energy generation facilities, which require environmental authorisation. This protocol must be read with either the avifaunal or animal species protocol, whichever is applicable to the specific application under consideration. Members of the public were invited to submit written comments or inputs within 30 days from the date of the publication of the Notice in the Gazette, to dfischer@dffe.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2734, Government Gazette 47489 of 11 November 2022.
CONSULTATION ON THE INTENTION TO EXTEND THE APPOINTMENT OF THE ENVIR0NMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONERS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH AFRICA AS THE SINGLE REGISTRATION AUTHORITY IN TERMS OF SECTION 24(H)(3) READ WITH 24(H)(6) OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 1998, FOR A PERIOD OF 12 MONTHS
The Minister of forestry, Fisheries and the Environment intends to extend the appointment of the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa for a period of 12 months. The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa was appointed as the single registration authority for a period of five years, with effect from 8 February 2018 until 7 February 2023. The intention is to extend the appointment until 7 February 2024. Members of the public were invited to submit written comments within 40 days after publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette, to agabriel@dffe.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2830, Government Gazette 47636 of 2 December 2022.
THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: WASTE ACT 59 OF 2008
CONSULTATION ON THE DRAFT SECTION 29 INDUSTRY WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR TYRES
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment intends to consider the approval of the draft Industry Waste Management Plan for tyres, which was prepared by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. Members of the public were invited to submit within 60 days of publication of the Notice in the Government Gazette, written comments to dbuthelezi@dffe.gov.za. Published under Government Notice 2852, Government Gazette 47670 of 7 December 2022.
EXTENSION OF THE SUSPENSION NOTICE ON THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REGULATIONS TO DOMESTICATE THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ROTTERDAM CONVENTION ON THE PRIOR INFORMED CONSENT PROCEDURE FOR CERTAIN HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS AND PESTICIDES IN INTERNAL TRADE, BY A FURTHER 120 DAYS
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries, and Environment further suspended the commencement of the Regulations to Domesticate the Requirements of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade, as set out in GN R.1513, GG 45502 of 18 November 2021, for a further 120 days from the date of publication of this Notice in the Government Gazette. The Regulations apply to importers and exporters of the chemicals listed in Annex III of the Rotterdam Convention to pesticides and industrial chemicals controlled under South African legislation. Published under Government Notice 2757, Government Gazette 47535 of 18 November 2022.
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: BIODIVERSITY ACT 10 OF 2004
PUBLICATION OF THE REVISED DRAFT WHITE PAPER ON CONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE USE OF SOUTH AFRICA’S BIODIVERSITY 2022
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the environment published the revised draft White Paper on Conservation and Sustainable use of South Africa’s Biodiversity, 2022. Published under Government Notice 2689, Government Gazette 47378 of 28 October 2022.
THE REVISED NATIONAL LIST OF ECOSYSTEMS THAT ARE THREATENED AND IN NEED OF PROTECTION
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment published the Revised National list of Ecosystems that are Threatened or in need of Protection. The primary implication of the aforementioned list is that it is linked to Listing Notice 3, published under the National Environmental Management Act, 1998. Some of the activities in Listing Notice 3 require environmental authorisation when they are carried out in a threatened ecosystem as identified in the list. The List of Ecosystems has also been used throughout South Africa as a decision-making support tool, especially in environmental authorisation application processes and to inform bioregional planning. Published under Government Gazette 2474 of 18 November 2022.
CONSULTATION ON THE DRAFT MULTI-SPECIES BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR VULTURES IN SOUTH AFRICA
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment published the draft Multi-Species Biodiversity Management Plan (BMP) for Vultures in South Africa. Members of the public were invited to submit written comments on the Draft BMP within 30 days from the date of publication of the notice in the Gazette or in the newspaper, whichever date is the last date. Published under Government Notice 2817, Government Gazette 47632 of 2 December 2022.
INCLUSION OF SEVENTEEN SUCCULENT PLANT SPECIES AND ONE SUCCULENT PLANT GENUS IN APPENDIX III OF THE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES OF WILD FAUNA AND FLORA
THE Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment informed the public of the submission of a notice for the inclusion or listing of seventeen succulent plant species and one succulent plant genus in Appendix III of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) to the Secretarial of CITES. Published under Government Notice 2825, Government Gazette 47633 of December 2022.
BY-LAWS
MATJHABENG LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
• Dumping and Littering By-Law, 2022 was published under PN 109, PG 77 of 2 December 2022 and
• Electricity Supply By-Law, 2022 was published under PN 105, PG 77 of 2 December 2022
• Water Restrictions By-law, 2022 was published under PN 106, PG 77 of 2 December 2022
• Water Services By-Law, 2022 was published under PN 104, PG 77 and repealed the
The following By-Laws were repealed:
• Dumping and Littering By-Law, 2008
• Water Services By-Law of 2010
SALDANHA BAY LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
The following By-Laws were published in PG 8679 of 11 November 2022:
• By-Law relating to the prevention of Public Nuisances and the keeping of Animals, 2022
• Outdoor Advertising and Signage By-law, 2022
• Storm Water Management By-law, 2022
• Integrated Waste Management By-law, 2022
• Water and Sanitation Services By-law, 2022
• Fire Safety By-law, 2022
• Electricity Supply By-law, 2022
• By-law Relating to Boundary Walls and Fences, 2022
• Air Quality By-law, 2022
The following By-Laws were repealed:
• By-Law relating to Public Nuisances, 2018
• Outdoor Advertising and Signage By-law, 2018
• Storm Water Management By-law of 2018
• Integrated Waste Management By-law of 2018
• Water and Sanitation Services By-law of 2018
• Fire Safety By-law, 2018
• Electricity Supply By-law, 2018
• By-law Relating to Boundary Walls and Fences, 2018
• Air Quality By-law, 2018