Insights

14
Apr
2015
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT (57/2003): DECLARATION TO ESTABLISH MHLONTLO NATURE RESERVE

The MEC of the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism has, in terms of section 23(2)(b)(i); (iii) and (c) of the NEMPAA, declared the Commonage Area of Tsitsa, including Tina Falls and Mzoboshe Horseshoe which are located in the valleys adjacent to Shawbury Village to the South East of the Town of Qumbu, as a Nature Reserve.
14
Apr
2015
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: BIODIVERSITY ACT (10/2004): PUBLISHING OF THE FINAL BIOREGIONAL PLAN FOR THE NELSON MANDELA BAY MUNICIPALITY

The MEC of the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism has, in terms of section 40(1) of the NEMBA, published the Final Bioregional Plan for the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality.
14
Apr
2015
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: BIODIVERSITY ACT (10/2004): THE DRAFT BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR WHITE RHINOCEROS

The Minister of Environmental Affairs has, under section 43(1)(b)(i) read with sections 43(3) and 100 of the NEMBA, published the Biodiversity Management Plan for the White Rhinoceros.
14
Apr
2015
Environmental and Mining

FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES AND STOCK REMEDIES ACT (36/1947): REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE REGISTRATION OF FERTILIZERS, FARM FEEDS, AGRICULTURAL REMEDIES, STOCK REMEDIES, STERILIZING PLANTS AND PEST CONTROL OPERATORS, APPEALS AND IMPORTS: AMENDMENT

The Minister for Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has, under section 23 of the FFFARSR, made the regulations as set out in the schedule to this notice.
14
Apr
2015
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PUBLICATION OF LISTS OF SPECIES THAT ARE THREATENED OR PROTECTED, ACTIVITIES THAT ARE PROHIBITED AND EXEMPTION FROM RESTRICTION

The Minister of Environmental Affairs has, under sections 56(1), 57(2) and 57(4)(a) read with sections 63 and 100 of the NEMBA, published lists of species that are threatened or in need of protection and activities that are prohibited.
14
Apr
2015
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: BIODIVERSITY ACT (10/2004): THREATENED OR PROTECTED SPECIES REGULATIONS

The Minister of Environmental Affairs has given notice of her intention, under section 97(1)(b)(ii); (iii); (v); (viii); (ix); (f); (g) and (h) read with section 100 of the NEMBA, to make regulations pertaining to listed threatened or protected species.
14
Apr
2015
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENERGY ACT (34/2008): PUBLISHED FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS: DRAFT REGULATIONS REGARDING REGISTRATION, REPORTING ON ENERGY MANAGEMENT AND SUBMISSION OF ENERGY MANAGEMENT PLANS

The Minister of Energy has, in terms of section 19(2) read with section 19(1)(b) of the NEA, published for public comment, the draft Regulations regarding Registration, Reporting on Energy Management and Submission of Energy Management Plans.
14
Apr
2015
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: BIODIVERSITY ACT (10/2004): SHARK BIODIVERSITY MANAGEMENT PLAN

The Minister of Environmental Affairs has, in terms of section 43(3)(a) read with sections 99 and 100 of the NEMBA published the Shark Biodiversity Management Plan.
14
Apr
2015
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL WATER ACT, 1998: FINAL ALLOCATION SCHEDULE IN TERMS OF SECTION 47 FOR THE MHLATHUZE RIVER CATCHMENT

The Deputy Director General: Regulation Compliance Monitoring has, in terms of section 47(1)(a)(i) and (b) of the NWA, published the preliminary allocation schedule for the Mhlathuze River Catchment.
14
Apr
2015
Environmental and Mining

SECTION 63 OF THE NATIONAL WATER ACT (36/1998): RESTRICTIONS ON THE USE OF WATER FOR DOMESTIC, INDUSTRIAL AND AGRICULTURAL USE FROM THE ALGOA WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM, IN THE MZIMVUBU- TSITSIKAMMA WATER MANAGEMENT AREA (WMA) IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

The Director General of the Department of Water and Sanitation has, in terms of section 63 read with section 72 of the NWA, restricted the taking of water from the Algoa Water Supply System for the period starting from 1 March 2015 until 29 February 2016.
14
Apr
2015
Environmental and Mining

DRAFT NATIONAL VELDFIRE AMENDMENT BILL 2015: INVITATION FOR PUBLIC COMMENTS

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has published for public comment, the draft National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill which is intended to amend the NVFFA.