Insights

15
Mar
2016
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT (107/1998): ENVIRONMENTAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (EIP)

The Kwazulu-Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs has, in terms of section 11 of the NEMA, published the Environmental Implementation plan (“EIP”).
15
Mar
2016
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT ACT (24/2008): NAHOON ESTUARINE MANAGEMENT PLAN

The MEC for the Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism has, in terms of section 53 of the NEMICMA, given notice of his intention to adopt the Estuarine Management Plan for Nahoon Estuary in terms of section 34 of the NEMICMA.
15
Mar
2016
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: INTEGRATED COASTAL MANAGEMENT ACT (24/2008): NELSON MANDELA BAY COASTAL MANAGEMENT LINES

The MEC for Eastern Cape Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism has, in terms of section 53 of the NEMICMA, given notice of his intention to adopt the coastal setback lines in terms of section 25 of the NEMICMA.
15
Mar
2016
Environmental and Mining

MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (29/1996): GUIDELINE FOR A MANDATORY CODE OF PRACTICE FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF MEDICAL INCAPACITY DUE TO ILL-HEALTH AND INJURY

The Chief Inspector of Mines has, in terms of section 49(6) of the MHSA, issued the Guideline for the Management of Medical Incapacity due to Ill-health and Injury in terms of the Act, as set out in the schedule to this notice.
15
Mar
2016
Environmental and Mining

MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (29/1996): GUIDELINE FOR A MANDATORY CODE OF PRACTICE ON THE RIGHT TO REFUSE DANGEROUS WORK AND LEAVE DANGEROUS WORKING PLACES

The Chief Inspector of Mines has, in terms of section 49(6) of the MHSA, issued the guideline for a mandatory code of practice on the right to refuse dangerous work and leave dangerous working places in terms of the Act, as set out in the schedule to this notice.
15
Mar
2016
Environmental and Mining

MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (29/1996): GUIDELINE FOR A MANDATORY CODE OF PRACTICE ON THE MINIMUM STANDARDS OF FITNESS TO PERFORM WORK ON A MINE

The Chief Inspector of Mines has, in terms of section 49(6) of the MHSA, issued the guideline on the minimum standards of fitness to perform work on a mine in terms of the Act, as set out in the schedule to this notice.
15
Mar
2016
Environmental and Mining

MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (29/1996): GUIDELINE FOR A MANDATORY CODE OF PRACTICE FOR AN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMME (OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE AND MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE) ON THERMAL STRESS

The Chief Inspector of Mines has, in terms of section 49(6) of the MHSA, issued the guideline for an occupational health programme (occupational hygiene and medical surveillance) on thermal stress in terms of the Act, as set out in the schedule to this notice.
15
Mar
2016
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT (57/2003): INTENTION TO DECLARE CERTAIN LAND SITUATED IN THE REGISTRATION DIVISION, LIMPOPO PROVINCE AS PART OF LEOPARD CAVE SAFARIS PRIVATE NATURE RESERVE

The MEC for the Limpopo Department of Economic Development Environment and Tourism has, in terms of section 23(1) read with section 33(1)(a) of the NEMPAA, given notice of his intention to declare land parcels listed in the schedule to this notice as part of Leopard Cave Safaris Private nature reserve.
15
Mar
2016
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT (57/2003): INTENTION TO DECLARE CERTAIN LAND SITUATED IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE AS PART OF ADDO ELEPHANT NATIONAL PARK

The Minister of Environmental Affairs has, in terms of section 20(1)(a)(ii) read with section 33(1) of the NEMPAA, given notice of her intention to declare the properties listed in the schedule to this notice as part of the Addo Elephant National Park.
15
Mar
2016
Environmental and Mining

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT (57/2003): AMENDMENT OF SCHEDULE 2 OF THE ACT

The Minister of Environmental Affairs has, in terms of section 20(6)(b) of the NEMPAA, amended schedule 2 of the NEMPAA by replacing the information contained in schedule 2 with the information in the schedule to this notice.
15
Mar
2016
Environmental and Mining

AQUACULTURE BILL: PUBLICATION OF AND INVITATION TO COMMENT ON THE DRAFT AQUACULTURE BILL

The Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries has published the Draft Aquaculture Bill for public comment.
15
Mar
2016
Environmental and Mining

THE NATIONAL WATER ACT (36/1998): KALKFONTEIN WATER USERS ASSOCIATION WATER SUPPLY SCHEME

The Director General of the Department of Water and Sanitation has, in terms of item 6(1) of Schedule 3 to the NWA limited the taking of water from the Kalkfontein Water Users Association water supply scheme by all users as follows – No water may be used for irrigation purposes from the Kalkfontein Dam; and 40% restriction on water use for domestic and industrial supply to the towns of Koffiefontein within the Letsemeng Municipality as well as Jagersfontein and Fauresmith within the Kopanong Municipality.