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WASTE MANAGEMENT BY LAWS

The Thulamela Local Municipality has, in terms of section 156(2) of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 and section 9(3) (a-d) of the NEM:WA, published the Waste Management By Laws.

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STORM WATER MANAGEMENT BY-LAWS

The Swellendam Local Municipality has, in terms of section 156 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, enacted the Storm Water Management By-Laws.

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BY-LAW RELATING TO WATER AND SANITATION SERVICES AND INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENT

The Swellendam Local Municipality has, in terms of section 156 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, enacted the By-Law relating to Water and Sanitation Services and Industrial Effluent.

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BY-LAW RELATING TO PUBLIC NUISANCES

The Swartland Local Municipality has, in terms of section 156 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, enacted the By-Laws relating to Public Nuisances.

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PUBLIC HEALTH BY-LAWS

The Msunduzi Local Municipality has enacted the Public Health By-Laws. The By-Laws, inter alia, regulate public health hazards, public health nuisances and potentially hazardous uses.

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ENVIRONMENT: INFLAMMABLE LIQUIDS AND SUBSTANCES BY-LAWS

The Makhado Local Municipality has adopted the Environment: Inflammable Liquids and Substances By-Laws published in the Provincial Gazette 2134 on 24 October 2012.

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HERITAGE WESTERN CAPE: REGULATIONS

Heritage Western Cape has, in terms of section 25(2)((h) read with section 47(4) of the NHRA, given notice of its intention to published the Regulations (Heritage Western Cape) for the Process for Publication of Statements of General Policy and Conservation Management Plans, 2015, as set out in the schedule to this notice.

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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT (57/2003): DECLARATION OF PORTIONS 25 TO 47 OF THE FARM GROOTVALLEY KR AS A PROTECTED ENVIRONMENT

The MEC for Limpopo Economic Development Environment and Tourism has, in terms section 23(1) of the NEM:PAA, declared portions 25 to 47 of the farm Grootvalley KR 530 as a protected environment.

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CONSULTATION PROCESS IN TERMS OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT (57/2003): INTENTION TO DECLARE A PROTECTED AREA A TRANS-PROVINCIAL NATURE RESERVE

The MEC for Kwa-Zulu Natal Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs has, in terms of section 33(1) of the NEM:PAA, given notice of his intention to declare the Ingula Nature Reserve, in terms of section 23 of the NEM:PAA, on the properties as set out in the schedule to this notice.

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (85/1993): INCORPORATIONAL SAFETY STANDARDS

The Minister of Labour has, in terms of section 44(1) of the OHSA, incorporate into the Driven Machinery Regulations, 2015, the following safety specifications – EN 14502-1", Cranes: equipment for lifting of persons, Part 1: Suspended baskets; "1S09927-1", Crane inspections - Part 1: General; "National Code of Practice for Training Providers of Lifting Machine Operators" published under GNR 539 on 24 June 2015; "SANS 19", Inspection, testing and examination of mobile cranes; "SANS 71", Inspection, testing and examination of vehicle hoists in use; "SANS 500", Inspection, testing and examination of hand-operated chain blocks and lever hoists in use; "SANS 522", Inspection, testing and examination of tower cranes in use; "SANS 2972", Lifting tackle inspection; "SANS 10147", Code of Practice: Refrigeration systems, including plants associated with air-conditioning systems; "SANS 10148", Code of Practice: The installation and operation of cable cranes and aerial ropeways; "SANS 10295", Parts 1 and 2: Inspection, test and examination of lifting platforms in use; "SANS 10375", Inspection, testing and examination of overhead cranes (including gantries, electric wire rope hoists & chain hoists); "SANS 10388", Inspection, testing and examination of lift trucks; "SANS 18893", Mobile elevated work-platform safety principles, inspection, maintenance and operation.

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (85/1993): DRIVEN MACHINERY REGULATIONS, 2015

The Minister of Labour has, in terms of section 43 of the OSHA made the Driven Machinery Regulations, 2015, which repeal the Driven Machinery Regulations, 1988.

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (85/1993): INCORPORATION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARD IN TERMS OF SECTION 44(1) OF THE ACT: DRIVEN MACHINERY REGULATIONS 18(11)

The Chief Inspector has, in terms of section 27(1) of the OHSA read with regulation 18(11) of the Driven Machinery Regulation, 1988, given notice that all applications for approval from a person or organization who provides training to operators of lifting machines listed in the National Code of Practice for the training providers, will only be entertained if it is accompanied by a valid certificate issued by Transport Seta established in terms of the Skills Development Act 37 of 2008.