National environmental management air quality act no. B e it therefore enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa, as follows. But sasol and the national petroleum refiners of south africa natref have now taken things one step further in a very dangerous direction. This has made for a highly concentrated economy one in which wealth and the power to direct development is held by a very few large corporations. For air quality management in the republic of south africa as contemplated in section 7 of the national environmental management. Nema south africa national environmental management act we have a number of readers seeking advice or information regarding the nema legislation. Environmental laws and legislation in south africa national environmental management. While south africa does not appear to have vehicle fuel emissions. This was an act to provide research and technical assistance relating to air pollution control. Sections 1517 of the national environmental management. Legislation naca national association for clean air.
Iclg mining laws and regulations south africa covers common issues in mining laws and regulations including the mechanics of acquisition of rights, foreign ownership and indigenous ownership requirements and restrictions, processing, beneficiation in 28 jurisdictions. Companies guilty of air pollution get a fiveyear reprieve. Ba national environmental management biodiversity act 10 of 2004. A transparent air quality information regime was promised when the air quality act was promulgated. The primary aim is decentralization of the implementing agencies. In south africa, outdoor and indoor air pollution continues to be perceived as a serious problem, with emissions for. This act implemented air quality standards in south africa. Various countries including south africa have air quality standards legally binding health risk thresholds which aim to protect human health due to exposure to pollutants within your living space. Notice of intention to amend the list of activities that result in atmospheric emission which have or may have a significant detrimental effect on the environment, including. The aqi is an index for reporting daily air quality. Notice of intention to amend the 2012 national framework for air quality management in the republic of south africa 25 may 2018. The gaia air quality monitoring stations are using hightech laser particle sensors to measure in realtime pm2.
Deat is responsible for developing an aqmp at a national level and should cover air quality issues within south africa. We are currently asking the national air quality officer to ensure full compliance from eskom. Choose from 45 air quality gauteng jobs on south africas biggest job offers site. The air quality act sets out to protect and enhance air quality in south africa and to secure ecologically sustainable development through reasonable air pollution prevention measures. The benefits and costs of the clean air act from 1990 to. Republic of south africa act, 1996 act 108 of 1996 by controlling air pollution within the area of the councils jurisdiction. We created this page for quick and easy access to the relevant documents you will need when. Overview of air quality and emission standards in south africa mercury emissions inventory workshop 19 august 2011. Notice of intention to amend the list of activities that result in atmospheric emission which have or may have a significant detrimental effect on the environment, including health, social.
This transition was aligned with the constitution of south africa to provide an environment that is not harmful to health of persons living in south africa. The concentration of economic power in south africa has led to one of the most. The act left states principally in charge of prevention and control of. Air quality act 392004 list of activities which result in atmospheric emissions which have or may have a significant detrimental effect on the environment, including health, social, economic, ecological conditions. It also authorizes the minister of environmental affairs to enforce its provisions through the issuance of policy documents and regulations. The national environmental managem entair quality act, 2004 introduced the uaqm p. The south african air quality information system saaqis. The later would include documentation such as the specialist air quality impact assessment report as is prescribed in the national framework for air quality management in the republic of south africa. The air quality monitoring network coverage is really good, and all the information is available publically and freely from the.
The potential public health consequences of poor air quality led to the promulgation of the south african national environmental management. Draft national dust control control regulations, 2018 25 may 2018. Eskom wants to dodge air pollution rules again by gill gifford for healthe news 11 february 2019 the cooling towers of an eskom coalfired power station near johannesburg. These companies must adhere to the national emission standards, which requires the monitoring and management of these ambient air pollutants.
Mining 2020 laws and regulations south africa iclg. Tell the national air quality officer to deny eskoms application. Phasingout and management of ozone depleting substances in south africa author. Local ambient air monitoring systems must be developed or restored, together with the regulatory authorities capacity to operate them and use the data for effective enforcement. Proposed amendments to the 2007 national framework for air quality management in the republic of south africa gn115 no. Air quality is measured against health risk thresholds levels which are designed to protect ambient air quality.
National framework for air quality management in the republic of south africa as contemplated in section 7 of the national environmental management. Page 1 of 53 19 may 2014 to date this is the current version and applies as from 19 may 2014, i. Air quality in context david hallowes south africas economy is dominated by the mineralsenergy complex. Overview of air quality and emission standards in south africa. South africas air quality act of 2004 put in place various measures for the prevention. Nema south africa national environmental management act. Epa calculates the aqi for five major air pollutants regulated by the. South africas air quality act of 2004 put in place various measures for the prevention of pollution and national norms and standards for the regulation of air quality in the country. Be it therefore enacted by the parliament of the republic of south africa, as follows. This can be achieved through the development of air quality management plans and by involving all spheres of government and the public sector.
Once connected, air pollution levels are reported instantaneously and in realtime on our maps. It also authorizes the minister of environmental affairs to enforce its provisions. The air quality governance lekgotla provided the means for air quality officials to congregate and discuss problems and solutions around air quality. The objectives of the air dispersion regulations are to standardise model applications for regulatory. Government gazette 42908, government notice 1658 subject. Since 2004, south africa has had air quality legislation which requires all companies producing atmospheric emissions air pollution to have an effective air quality management plan.
The act provides for the management and conservation of south africas biodiversity within the framework of the national environmental management act, 1998. The benefits and costs of the clean air act from 1990 to 2020. The republic of south africa, along with the republic of senegal is a leading example for africa, for being the country with the most transparency on its air quality. The pollutants for which south africa has set air quality limits include particulate matter, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, lead, ozone, benzene, and the deposition of dust.
Environmental affairs republic of south africa this gazette is also available free online at. Air quality amendment act 20 of 2014 to date national environmental management. Summary report 3 the extent to which estimated benefits exceed estimated costs and an in. The aqi focuses on health effects you may experience within a few hours or days after breathing polluted air. Table of contents sections chapter 1 interpretation and fundamental principles 1. Pdf 15 years after the national environmental management air. South africa indoor air quality issues household fuel burning most significant local air pollution problem range of fuels cost of fuels poor ventilation and bad thermal efficiencies asbestos mining stopped in 20002001 fibre stockpiles depleted 2003 for export despite mining ceased still have asbestos exposure. History of air quality management in south africa atmospheric pollution prevention act of 1965 source control no air quality standards repealed. The air quality act of 2005 created a need for national, provincial and municipal government departments to coordinate closely to effectively implement the new policies and regulations. Current aqm tools used in south africa ambient air quality standards covers the priority pollutants so 2, no 2, o 3, pb, c6h6, co and pm 10 pm 2. Is legislation failing to reduce air pollution in south africa. Air quality act, 2004 act 39 of 2004 national environmental management. Chapter 10 air quality department of environmental affairs.
As contemplated in the national framework for air quality management in the republic of south. To reform the law regulating air quality in order to protect the environment by providing reasonable measures for the prevention of pollution and ecological degradation and for securing ecologically sustainable development while promot ing justifiable economic and social development. About government about south africa contact your government feedback sitemap get email updates services for residents services for organisations. In terms of section 21 3c of the act, 1 april 2010 is the date on which this notice takes effect. Very easy to set up, they only require a wifi access point and a usb power supply. Introduction of local air quality management in south.
In the context of south africa, intergovernmental relations is statutorily driven through chapter 3 of the. As a result, the who produces guidelines that a country can then use to inform the development of its own standards. South africas air quality act gondwana environmental. It tells you how clean or polluted your air is, and what associated health effects might be a concern for you. South africa s air quality act of 2004 put in place various measures for the prevention of pollution and national norms and standards for the regulation of air quality in the country.
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