Dear reader,

After some administrative and technical exigencies, we're back on track. In this newsletter we catch up on updates from July to October. The mining sector featured strongly over the past few months.

Of particular interest to us, and apart from the new mining charter, are amendments to the regulations regarding management of residue stockpiles, which has apparent beneficial site-specific accommodations. We are keen to see if a similar logic will be adopted with respect to non-mining wastes, which are still subject to a much too unyielding regulatory regime with undesirable results.

The mining sector no doubt takes note of the extension of the transitional period regarding the financial provisioning regulations. Unfortunately, these amendments do not address other uncertainties in the regulations.

The debate on the Draft Integrated Resource Plan, 2018 still rages on, and it is hoped that whatever final version sees the light will reflect greater consensus on the veracity of data and assumptions that underpin its sectoral allocations.

Regards,
Kenneth Cameron



NATIONAL LEGISLATION

ENVIRONMENTAL AND MINING

NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WASTE ACT (59/2008): PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE NATIONAL WASTE INFORMATION REGULATIONS, 2012
Published under GN 701 on 06 July 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: BIODIVERSITY ACT (10/2004): DECLARATION NOTICE OF THE EXTENSION OF KWELERA NATIONAL BOTANICAL GARDEN
Published under GN 705 on 13 July 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT (107/1998): CORRECTIONS TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS AND LISTING NOTICES, 2014
Published under GN 706 on 13 July 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WASTE ACT (59/2008): REGULATIONS REGARDING THE EXCLUSION OF A WASTE STREAM OR A PORTION OF A WASTE STREAM FROM THE DEFINITION OF WASTE
Published under GN 715 on 18 July 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT (107/1998): PROPOSED REGULATIONS TO PHASE-OUT THE USE OF PERSISTENT ORGANIC POLLUTANTS
Published under GN 744 on 24 July 2018
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ASTRONOMY GEOGRAPHIC ADVANTAGE ACT (21/2007): NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DECLARE CERTAIN MINING ACTIVITIES TO BE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE SUTHERLAND CENTRAL ASTRONOMY ADVANTAGE AREA IN TERMS OF THE ACT
Published under GN 745 on 25 July 2018
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ASTRONOMY GEOGRAPHIC ADVANTAGE ACT (21/2007): NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MAKE REGULATIONS ON THE PROTECTION MEASURES TO BE APPLIED WITHIN THE SUTHERLAND CENTRAL ASTRONOMY ADVANTAGE AREA IN TERMS OF THE ACT
Published under GN 746 on 25 July 2018
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MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT (28/2002): PROHIBITION OR RESTRICTION OF PROSPECTING OR MINING IN TERMS OF SECTION 49(1) OF THE ACT
Published under GN 781 on 3 August 2018
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MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (29/1996): GUIDANCE NOTE FOR A MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL PROGRAMME FOR TUBERCULOSIS IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY
Published under GN 851 on 17 August 2018
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NATIONAL WATER ACT (36/1998): LIFTING OF WATER RESTRICTIONS NOTICE
Published under GN 911 on 31 August 2018
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NATIONAL WATER ACT (36/1998): NOMINATIONS FOR CHAIRPERSON OF THE WATER TRIBUNAL
Published under GN 865 on 17 August 2018
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PUBLICATION OF THE MINING CHARTER, 2018 FOR IMPLEMENTATION
Published under GNR 1002 on 27 September 2018
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NATIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INVENTORY REPORT (NIR): PUBLICATION OF THE 6TH DRAFT
Published under GNR 552 on 14 September 2018
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THIRD BIENNIAL UPDATE REPORT TO THE UNFCCC: DRAFT BIENNIAL UPDATE REPORT-3 TO THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
Published under GNR 551 on 14 September 2018
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MARINE LIVING RESOURCES ACT (18/1998): ESTABLISHMENT OF A CONSULTATIVE ADVISORY FORUM ("THE FORUM") FOR MARINE LIVING RESOURCES AND INVITATION FOR NOMINATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE FORUM
Published under GNR 942 on 14 September 2018
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NATIONAL FORESTS ACT (84/1998): NOTICE OF THE LIST OF PROTECTED TREE SPECIES UNDER THE ACT
Published under GNR 536 on 14 September 2018
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NATIONAL WATER ACT (36/1998): RESERVE DETERMINATION OF WATER RESOURCES FOR THE OLIFANTS AND LETABA CATCHMENTS
Published under GNR 932 on 7 September 2018
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NATIONAL WATER ACT (36/1998): MZIMVUBU-TSITSIKAMMA WATER MANAGEMENT AREA (WMA 7) IN THE EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
Published under GNR 948 on 14 September 2018
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ASTRONOMY GEOGRAPHIC ADVANTAGE ACT (21/2007): NOTICE OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE REGULATIONS TO PROTECT THE KAROO CENTRAL ASTRONOMY ADVANTAGE AREAS IN TERM OF THE ACT
Published under GNR 939 on 5 September 2018
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION ACT (71/2002): RENEWAL OF THE POLICY DIRECTIVE ON THE EXPORTATION OF FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS WASTE AND SCRAP METAL
Published under GNR 576 on 21 September 2018
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION ACT (71/2002): INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION COMMISSION OF SOUTH AFRICA: EXPORT CONTROL: EXTENSION OF THE PRICE PREFERENCE SYSTEM ON THE EXPORTATION OF FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS WASTE AND SCRAP: PRICE PREFERENCE SYSTEM
Published under GNR 1006 on 28 September 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT (107/1998): AMENDMENTS TO FINANCIAL PROVISIONS REGULATIONS, 2015
Published under GNR 991 on 21 September 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT WASTE ACT (59/2008): CONSULTATION ON THE AMENDED PROPOSED INDUSTRY WASTE TYRE MANAGEMENT PLANS
Published under GNR 989 on 21 September 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: WASTE ACT (59/2008): AMENDMENTS TO THE REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT OF RESIDUE STOCKPILES AND RESIDUE DEPOSITS, 2015
Published under GNR 990 on 21 September 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: BIODIVERSITY ACT (10/2004): DRAFT REGULATIONS RELATING TO DOMESTIC TRADE IN RHINOCEROS HORN
Published under GNR 986 on 21 September 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: BIODIVERSITY ACT (10/2004): DRAFT NOTICE PROHIBITING THE CARRYING OUT OF CERTAIN RESTRICTED ACTIVITIES INVOLVING RHINOCEROS HORN
Published under GNR 987 on 21 September 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: BIODIVERSITY ACT (10/2004): PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE ALIEN AND INVASIVE SPECIES LIST AND LIST OF CRITICALLY ENDANGERED, ENDANGERED, VULNERABLE AND PROTECTED SPECIES
Published under GNR 988 on 21 September 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: BIODIVERSITY ACT (10/2004): NORMS AND STANDARDS FOR THE MARKING OF RHINOCEROS AND RHINOCEROS HORN, AND FOR THE HUNTING OF RHINOCEROS FOR TROPHY HUNTING PURPOSES
Published under GNR 961 on 21 September 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: BIODIVERSITY ACT (10/2004): DRAFT NATIONAL BIODIVERSITY FRAMEWORK
Published under GNR 1109 on 19 October 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: AIR QUALITY ACT (39/2004): THE 2017 NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT
Published under GNR 1144 on 26 October 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: AIR QUALITY ACT (39/2004): AMENDMENTS TO THE LISTED ACTIVITIES AND ASSOCIATED MINIMUM EMISSION STANDARDS IDENTIFIED IN TERMS OF SECTION 21 OF THE ACT
Published under GNR 1207 on 31 October 2018
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ENERGY

DRAFT INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLAN, 2018: REQUEST FOR COMMENTS
Published under GN 897 on 27 August 2018
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GAS REGULATOR LEVIES ACT (75/2002): LEVY AND INTEREST PAYABLE ON PIPES-GAS INDUSTRY
Published under GN 920 on 29 August 2018
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INTERNATIONAL TRADE ADMINISTRATION ACT (71/2002): RENEWAL OF THE POLICY DIRECTIVE ON THE EXPORTATION OF FERROUS AND NON-FERROUS WASTE SCRAP METAL
Published under GN 454 on 14 August 2018
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THE GAS REGULATOR LEVIES ACT (75/2002) AND THE PETROLEUM PIPELINES LEVIES ACT (28/2004): PROPOSED LEVY ON THE PIPED-GAS AND PETROLEUM PIPELINE INDUSTRIES FOR 2019/20
Published under GNR 938 on 5 September 2018
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HEALTH AND SAFETY

MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (29/1996): REGULATIONS RELATING TO COMPETENT PERSONS FOR EXPLOSIVES
Published under GNR 952 on 14 September 2018
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MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (29/1996): REGULATIONS RELATING TO EXPLOSIVES
Published under GNR 953 on 14 September 2018
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT (85/1993): INVITATION OF PUBLIC COMMENTS ON DRAFT REGULATIONS FOR HAZARDOUS CHEMICAL AGENTS
Published under GNR 950 on 14 September 2018
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PROVISIONAL LEGISLATION

EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
 
PROMOTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE ACT (3/2000): PENDING ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION IN RESPECT OF APPLICATIONS FOR EXPLORATION RIGHTS TO EXPLORE FOR A NATURAL GAS (SHALE GAS) IN THE WESTERN, EASTERN AND NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCES
Published under PN 121 on 11 July 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT (107/1998): NOTICE OF INTENTION TO PUBLISH AND GAZETTE THE DRAFT EASTERN CAPE BIODIVERSITY CONSERVATION STRATEGY AND PLAN (ECBCSAP) FOR COMMENTS
Published under PN 178 on 3 September 2018
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KWA-ZULU NATAL PROVINCE
 
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT (57/2003): RE-DECLARATION OF THE UKHAHLAMBA DRAKENSBERG PARK WORLD HERITAGE SITE AS A NATURE RESERVE IN TERMS OF THE ACT
Published under PN 72 on 05 July 2018
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LIMPOPO PROVINCE
 
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT (57/2003): DECLARATION OF LAND PARCELS AS NATURE RESERVES
Published under PN 109 on 20 July 2018
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NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: PROTECTED AREAS ACT (57/2003): DECLARATION OF ATTACHED RESPECTIVE LAND PARCELS AS NATURE RESERVES IN TERMS OF THE ACT
Published under PN 135 on 14 September 2018
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WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE
  
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING: NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DECLARE SHAW'S PASS NATURE RESERVE
Published under PN 100 on 27 July 2018
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DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS AND DEVELOPMENT PLANNING: DECLARATION OF DESTINY NATURE RESERVE
Published under PN 128 on 12 October 2018
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FREE STATE PROVINCE
 
INVITATION FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS ON A PROPOSED INVESTIGATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 50 OF THE MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT 28 OF 2002: ALIWAL NORTH AREA FARM LIST
Published under PN 69 on 3 August 2018
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MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT (28/2002): INVITATION FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS ON A PROPOSED INVESTIGATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 50 OF THE ACT: LADYBRAND AREA FARM LIST
Published under PN 70 on 3 August 2018
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EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE
 
MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT (28/2002): INVITATION FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS ON A PROPOSED INVESTIGATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 50 OF THE ACT: ALIWAL NORTH AREA
Published under PN 139 on 06 August 2018
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MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT (28/2002): INVITATION FOR WRITTEN COMMENTS ON A PROPOSED INVESTIGATION IN TERMS OF SECTION 50 OF THE ACT: NEW ENGLAND AREA
Published under PN 152 on 13 August 2018
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SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT ACT (16/2013): INGQUZA HILL LOCAL MUNICIPALITY SPATIAL DEVELOPMENT FRAMEWORK
Published under LAN 164 on 06 August 2018
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NORTH WEST PROVINCE
 
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT (107/1998): FINAL DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT FRAMEWORK FOR THE BOJANALA PLATINUM DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY
Published under PN 184 on 11 September 2018
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LOCAL LEGISLATION

KWA-ZULU NATAL

UMLALAZI LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW
Published under MN 81 on 12 July 2018
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DR NKOSAZANA DLAMINI ZUMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY
 
WASTE MANAGEMENT BY-LAW
Published under MN 83 on 12 July 2018
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GAUTENG
 
MIDVAAL LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

SPATIAL PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT BY-LAWS
Published under LAN 1204 on 1 August 2018
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EASTERN CAPE
 
KOU-KAMMA LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

MUNICIPAL HEALTH SERVICES BY-LAW, 2018
Published under PN 136 on 06 August 2018
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WESTERN CAPE
 
CITY OF CAPE TOWN
 
WATER AMENDMENT BY-LAW, 2018
Published under PN 7962 on 20 July 2018
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