Gazetted notices

Date published	Description	Comments by	Doc type
13 September 2021	Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998): Draft General Policy on the Allocation of Commercial Fishing Rights for 2021/2022 Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP) [G 45154 – GoN 865]
27 August 2021	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Proposed regulations pertaining to financial provisioning for the mitigation and rehabilitation of environmental damage caused by reconnaissance, prospecting, exploration, mining or production operations [G 45058 – GoN 765]
13 August 2021	National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act (Act No. 24 of 2008): Draft coastal management line for Garden Route National Park in terms of section 25(1) read with section 25(5)(a) [G 44981 – GoN 720]
23 July 2021	National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act (Act no. 24 of 2008): Delegation of powers in terms of section 89(1)(c) – Regulations 4, 5, 6 and 8 of the Control of Use of Vehicles in the Coastal Area Regulations [G 44881 – GoN 641]
16 July 2021	Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act no. 57 of 2002): Amendment of the directions regarding measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of covid-19 relating to the biodiversity sector [G 44862 – GoN 619]
05 July 2021	Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act no. 57 of 2002): Directions regarding measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of covid-19 relating to the biodiversity sector [G 44807 – GoN 591]
02 July 2021	National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 0f 2004): Consultation on the draft South African Atmospheric Emission Licence and Inventory Portal (SAAELIP) Data Management Policy [G 44799 – GoN 583]
29 June 2021	World Heritage Convention Act, 1999 (Act No.49 of 1999): Consultation on the draft amended format and procedure for nomination of world heritage sites in the Republic of South Africa [G 44777 – GoN 392]
28 June 2021	Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: Comments invited on the draft Policy position on the Conservation and Ecologically Sustainable Use of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros [G 44776 – Gon 566]
25 June 2021	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act No.10 of 2004): Consultation on the biodiversity management plans for aloe ferox and honeybush species (Cyclopia subternata and Cyclopia intermedia) [G 44764 – GoN 563]
24 June 2021	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Notice of intention to declare certain land as part of the Harold Porter National Botanical Garden [G 44755 - GoN547]
18 June 2021	National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act (Act No. 24of 2008): The National Estuarine Management Protocol [G 44724 GoN 533]
11 June 2021	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations listing notice 1, listing notice 2 and listing notice 3 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014 for activities identified in terms of section 24(2) and 24D of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 [G 44701 – GoN 517]
11 June 2021	National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998): Amendments to Financial Provisioning Regulations, 2015 [G 44698 – GoN 495]
28 May 2021	Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998): Invitation to apply for a right to conduct sea-based abalone ranching in the area between Doring Bay and Strandfontein Bay in the Western Cape [G 44636 - GoN 466]
12 May 2021	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998): Regulations to prohibit the production, distribution, import, export, sale and use of persistent organic pollutants that are listed by the Stockholm Convention on persistent organic pollutants [G 44559 - GeN 414]
12 May 2021	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998): Regulations to domesticate the requirements of the Rotterdam Convention on prior informed consent procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade [G 44558 - GeN 413]
07 May 2021	National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Procedures to be followed when applying for or deciding on an environmental authorisation for the development or expansion of gas transmission pipeline infrastructure when occurring in strategic gas pipeline corridors [G 44551 – GoN 411]
30 April 2021	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998): Appointment of a panel of experts to lead a review of the scientific basis for the breach the mouth of Lake St Lucia estuary [G 44507 – GeN 240]
29 April 2021	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Identification in terms of expanded geographical areas of strategic importance for the development of electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure and of procedures to be followed when applying for or deciding on environmental authorisations for large scale electricity transmission or distribution development activities when occurring in geographical areas of strategic importance [G 44504 – GoN 383]
26 April 2021	National Environment Management Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No.10 of 2004) and National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Extension of period for nomination of suitable persons to be appointed as members of the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) Board [G 44492 – GoN 379]
26 April 2021	National Environmental Management Protected Areas Act (Act No. 57 of 2003) and National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Extension of the period for nomination of suitable persons to be appointed as members of South African National Parks (SANParks) Board [G 44491 – GoN 378]
26 April 2021	South African Weather Services Act (Act No. 08 of 2001): Extension of the period for nomination of suitable persons to be appointed as members of the South African Weather Services (SAWS) Board [G 44490 – GoN 377]
23 April 2021	National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Identification of a generic environmental management programme relevant to an application for environmental authorisation for the development or expansion of gas transmission pipeline infrastructure [444481 – 373]
22 April 2021	National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Amendment to Financial Provisioning Regulations, 2015, as amended [G 44477 – GoN 371]
07 April 2021	National Environmental Management Act,1998 (107/1998): Amendments to the regulations made in terms of section 24(d) of the Environment Conservation Act,1989 (act no.73 of 1989) in respect of plastic carrier bags and plastic flat bag [G 44421 – GoN 317]
29 March 2021	National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No.59 of 2008): Consultation on the draft national norms and standards for the treatment of organic waste [G 44340– GoN 275]
29 March 2021	National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Adoption of a generic environmental management programme for the management and mitigation of environmental impacts resulting from the implementation of the LandCare projects and the exclusion of these projects from the requirement to obtain an environmental authorisation [G 44341 – GoN 276]
25 March 2021	National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Adoption of amended chapter two (2) and chapter five (5) of the integrated environmental management plan for phase 1 of the square kilometre array and amendment to the conditions of exclusion [G 44320 – GoN 250]
23 March 2021	National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003): Notice of intention to declare remaining extent of Erf 4492, Swellendam as part of Bontebok National Park [G 44307 – GeN 246]
19 March 2021	Antarctic Treaties Act, 1996 (Act No. 60 of 1996): Antarctica and Southern Oceans Strategy [G 44293 – GeN 234]
19 March 2021	National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No.59 of 2008): Draft amendments to the regulations and notices regarding extended producer responsibility, 2020 [G 44295 – GoN 239]
19 March 2021	Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998): Invitation to apply for a right to conduct sea-based abalone ranching in the area between Doring Bay and Strandfontein Bay, Western Cape [G 44293 - GoN 233]
12 March 2021	World Heritage Convention Act, 1999 (Act No. 49 of 1999): Proclamation of certain land in Mpumalanga Province as Barberton Makhonjwa Mountains World Heritage Site and to declare management authority [G 44272 – GoN 213]
05 March 2021	By the President of the Republic of South Africa: Amendment of schedule I to the Public Service Act, 1994 (Act 103 0f 1994): National departments and offices of premiers and heads there of [G 44229 – GoN 172]
05 March 2021	Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 Of 2004): Draft Revised National Biodiversity Framework published for public comment in terms of the National Environmental Management [G 44229 - GoN 171]
03 March 2021	National Environmental Management Protected Areas Act, 2004 (Act No. 57 of 2004): Call for nominations of suitable persons to be appointed as members of the South African National Biodiversity Institute (SANBI) [G 44219- GoN 165]
01 March 2021	National Environmental Management Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003): Call for nominations of suitable persons to be appointed as members of the South African National Parks (SANParks) Board [G 44205- GoN 156]
01 March 2021	South African Weather Service Act, 2001 (Act No.8 of 2001): Call for nominations of suitable persons to be appointed as board members of the South African Weather Service (SAWS) [G 44203 - GoN 154]
26 February 2021	World Heritage Convention Act, 1999 (No 49 of 1999): Proclamation of land situated in Western and Eastern Cape to be part of Cape Floral Region Protected Areas World Heritage Site [G 44191 - GoN 141]
26 February 2021	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Identification of geographical areas of strategic importance for development of large scale wind and solar photovoltaic energy facilities [G 44191 - GoN144]
26 February 2021	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Identification of procedures to be followed when applying for or deciding on an environmental authorization application for the development of electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure [G 44191 - GoN145]
26 February 2021	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Identification of geographical areas important for the development of strategic gas transmission pipeline infrastructure [G 44191 - GoN 143]
19 February 2021	Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004): National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Regulations (NGERs) (DEA 2016), as amended (herein referred to as the Regulations) [G 44190 - GoN 135]
05 February 2021	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (No. 107 of 1998): Adoption of a generic environmental management programme for the management and mitigation of environmental impacts resulting from the implementation of the Working for Ecosystems projects and the exclusion of these projects from the requirement to obtain an environmental authorisation [G 44173 - GoN 105].
05 February 2021	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (No. 107 of 1998): Adoption of a generic environmental management programme for the management and mitigation of environmental impacts resulting from the implementation of the Working for Water projects and the exclusion of these projects from the requirement to obtain an environmental authorisation [G 44173 - GoN 106].
05 February 2021	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (No. 107 of 1998): Adoption of a generic environmental management programme for the management and mitigation of environmental impacts resulting from the implementation of the Working for Wetlands projects and the exclusion of these projects from the requirement to obtain an environmental authorisation [G 44173 - GoN 107].
15 January 2021	National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No.59 of 2008): Amendment of the regulations and notices regarding extended producer responsibility [G 44078 - GoN 20]

Date published	Description	Comments by	Doc type
11 December 2020	National Forest Act (84/1998): Declaration of the Grey Dell and Fort Grey Forests Areas as a Natural Forest under section 7 (2) of the act [G 43992 – GoN 1339]
11 December 2020	National Forest Act (84/1998): Declaration of the Grey Dell and Fort Grey Forests areas as a controlled forest area under section 17(2) and 7(2) [G 43992 – GoN 1340]
11 December 2020	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act no. 10 of 2004): National Botanical Garden Expansion strategy 2019- 2030 [G 43981– GoN706]
11 December 2020	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act no. 10 of 2004): Notice of intent to declare the Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden [G 43981– GoN705]
07 December 2020	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): non-detriment findings.[G 43971– GoN1295]
04 December 2020	National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act no. 39 of 2004): Draft methodological guidelines for quantification of greenhouse gas emissions - carbon sequestration in the forestry industry to support the implementation of the Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Regulations, 2016 for public comment [G 43962 - GoN 1283]
27 November 2020	National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Consultation on the proposed amendment to chapter 2 and chapter 5 of the Integrated Environmental Management Plan for phase 4 of the square kilometre array and proposed amendment to the conditions of exclusion [G 43944 – GoN 1271]
13 November 2020	National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Consultation on proposed amendments to the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations [G 43904 – GoN 1224]
05 November 2020	National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): Extended producer responsibility scheme for paper, packaging and some single use products [G 43882 – GoN 1187]
05 November 2020	National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): Extended producer responsibility scheme for the lighting sector [G 43881 – GoN 1186]
05 November 2020	National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): Extended producer responsibility scheme for the electrical and electronic equipment sector [G 43880 – GoN 1185]
05 November 2020	National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): Regulations regarding extended producer responsibility [G 43879 – GoN 1184]
30 October 2020	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Procedures for the assessment and minimum criteria for reporting on identified environmental themes when applying for environmental authorisation [G 43855 – GoN 1150]
26 October 2020	National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No.59 of 2008): Notice of intention to take a decision on applications for the exclusion of a waste stream or a portion of such a waste stream for beneficial use from the definition of waste [G 43847 GoN 1145]
23 October 2020	Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998): Invitation to comment on the proposed reclassification of the white mussel, oyster and hake handline fishing sectors as small-scale fishing species [G 43834 – GoN 1130]
23 October 2020	Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act n0.18 of 1998): Invitation to comment on the proposed resource split between local commercial and small-scale fishing in the traditional linefish, squid and abalone fishing sectors [G 43834 – GoN 1129]
22 October 2020	National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (act no.39 of 2004): submission of "subsequent pollution prevention plans" under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act no. 39 of 2004) [G 43827 – GoN 580]
19 October 2020	United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC): Correction notice for incorrect publication of notice 546 of 2020 for draft Biennial Update Report-3 for the Republic of South Africa in the National Government Gazette 43784 09 -10 [G 3823 – GoN 1103]
16 October 2020	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act no. 10 of 2004): Extension of commencement date of the alien and invasive species lists, 2020 and the alien and invasive species regulations, 2020 [G 43818 - GoN 1100]
13 October 2020	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Consultation on draft Regulations to Domesticate Requirements of Rotterdam Convention on Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade [G 43802 – GoN 1088]
30 September 2020	National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Consultation on the intention to publish draft regulations to prohibit the production, distribution, import, export, sale and use of persistent organic pollutants [G 43747 – GoN 1026]
29 September 2020	National Forest Act (84/1998): Extension of time period to comment on the draft notices to declare the Grey Dell and Forests areas as natural forest and controlled forest areas under sections 7(2) and 17(2) of the Act. MAPS INCLUDED [G 43742 – GoN 1023]
25 September 2020	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Alien and Invasive Species Regulations [G 43735 – GoN 1020]
18 September 2020	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Alien and invasive species lists, 2020 [G 43726 – GoN 1003]
11 September 2020	National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004): Amendments to the National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Regulations, 2016 [G 43712 GoN 994]
11 September 2020	National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004): 7th draft of the National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report for the Republic of South Africa for public comment [G 43706 - GoN 989]
10 September 2020	National Forest Act (84/1998): Consultation on intention to declare the Grey Dell and Fort Grey Forests Areas as natural forest under section 7(2) of the Act [G 43700 – GoN 973]
10 September 2020	National Forest Act (84/1998): Consultation on the intention to declare the Grey Dell and Fort Grey Forests Areas a controlled forest area under section 17(2) of the Act [G 43699 – GoN 972]
24 August 2020	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Amendments to appendices I and II of the Convention of International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) [G 43643 – GoN 919]
24 August 2020	National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004): Consultation on draft technical guidelines for validation and verification of greenhouse gas emissions [G 43644 – GoN 920]
21 August 2020	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107/1998): Amendment of section 24h Registration Authority Regulations, 2016 [ G 43632 – GoN 906]
17 August 2020	National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act 57/2003): Draft amendments to the regulations for the management of the Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Area [G 43618 - GoN 890]
07 August 2020	Disaster Management Act (57/2002): Amendment of directions regarding measures to address, prevent and combat spread of Covid-19 relating to biodiversity sector [G 43602 - GoN 870]
07 August 2020	National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Amendments to Plastic Carrier Bags and Plastic Flat Bags Regulations of 2003 for comment [G 43601 - GoN 869]
07 August 2020	National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004): Consultation on intention to declare certain printing industry activities as controlled emitters and establishment of emission standards [G 43591 - GoN 855]
07 August 2020	Antarctic Treaties Act, 1996 (60/1996): Draft Antarctic Treaties Regulations for comment [G 43591 - GoN 854]
31 July 2020	National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act no 107 of 1998): consultation on adoption of a generic environmental management programme (EMPr) for the management and mitigation of environmental impacts resulting from the implementation of LandCare projects and the exclusion of these projects from the requirement to obtain an environmental authorisation [G 43571 – GoN 838]
31 July 2020	National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act no 107 of 1998): consultation on adoption of a generic environmental management programme (EMPr) for the management and mitigation of environmental impacts resulting from the implementation of Working for Wetlands projects and the exclusion of these projects from the requirement to obtain an environmental authorisation [G 43571 – GoN 833]
31 July 2020	National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act no 107 of 1998): Consultation on the intention to identify the procedures to be followed when applying for or deciding on an environmental authorisation application for the development of electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure when occurring in renewable energy development zones [G 43571 – GoN 840]
31 July 2020	National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act no 107 of 1998): Consultation on intention to adopt a standard for the development of electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure within identified geographical areas and the exclusion of this infrastructure from the requirement to obtain an environmental authorisation [G 43571 – GoN 835]
31 July 2020	National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act no 107 of 1998): consultation on adoption of a generic environmental management programme (EMPr) for the management and mitigation of environmental impacts resulting from the implementation of Working for Ecosystems projects and the exclusion of these projects from the requirement to obtain an environmental authorisation [G 43571 – GoN 839]
31 July 2020	National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act no 107 of 1998): consultation on adoption of a generic environmental management programme (EMPr) for the management and mitigation of environmental impacts resulting from the implementation of Working for Water projects and the exclusion of these projects from the requirement to obtain an environmental authorisation [G 43571 – GoN 837]
31 July 2020	National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act no 107 of 1998): Consultation on the intention to identify procedure to be followed when applying for or deciding on an environmental authorisation for large scale wind and solar photovoltaic facilities, when occurring in renewable energy development zones [G 43571 – GoN 841]
31 July 2020	National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act no 107 of 1998): Consultation on the intention to identify procedure to be followed when applying for or deciding on an environmental authorisation for the development of expansion of gas transmission pipeline infrastructure when occurring in strategic gas pipeline corridors [G 43571 – GoN 836]
31 July 2020	National Environmental Management Act 1998 (Act no 107 of 1998): Consultation on the intention to adopt generic environmental management programme (EMPr) relevant to an application for environmental authorisation for the development of expansion of gas transmission pipeline infrastructure [G 43571 – GoN 834]
28 July 2020	Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002): Amendment of directions regarding measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of Covid19 relating to the biodiversity sector [43564 - GoN 822]
28 July 2020	World Heritage Convention Act.1999 (Act no. 49 of 1990): iSimangaliso Wetland Park Authority: Appointment of members of the board [G 43556 - GoN 821]
28 July 2020	National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No.59 of 2008): Extension of time to comment on the proposed extended producer responsibility scheme for the lighting sector [G 43556 - GoN 820]
28 July 2020	National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No.59 of 2008): Extension of time to comment on the proposed extended producer responsibility scheme for paper, packaging and some single use products [G 43556 - GoN 819]
28 July 2020	National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008): Extension of time to comment on the proposed extended producer responsibility scheme for the electrical and electronic equipment sector [G 43556 - GoN 818]
28 July 2020	National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No.59 of 2008): Extension of time to comment on the draft regulations regarding extended producer responsibility [G 43556 - GoN 817]
27 July 2020	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Notification regarding opportunity to participate in the Eskom Medupi and Matmiba coal-fired power stations application for alternative limits in terms of the minimum emission standards [G 43552 – NGO 394]
24 July 2020	Antarctic Treaties Act, 1996 (Act No. 60 of 1996): Consultation on the draft Antarctic and Southern Ocean Strategy [G 43542 - GoN 804]
17 July 2020	National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003): Correction notice amending the regulations for the management of the agulhas front marine protected area [G 43534 - GoN 797]
17 July 2020	National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003): Correction notice amending the notice declaring the agulhas front marine protected area in terms of section 22A of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003) [G 43528 – GoN 781]
17 July 2020	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Consultation on the intention to identify geographical areas of strategic importance for the development of large scale wind and solar photovoltaic energy facilities [G 43528 – GoN 786]
17 July 2020	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Consultation on the identification of geographical areas of strategic importance for the development of electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure and to repeal Government Notice 113, published under Government Gazette 41445 of 16 February 2018 [G 43528 – GoN 787]
17 July 2020	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Consultation on the intention to amend the procedures to be followed in applying for or deciding on an environmental authorisation application for large scale wind and solar photovoltaic renewable energy development activities when occurring in renewable energy development zones [G 43528 – GoN 785]
17 July 2020	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Consultation on the intention to identify geographical areas important for the development of strategic gas transmission pipeline infrastructure [G 43528 – GoN 788]
26 June 2020	National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008): Draft amendments to the national National Estuarine Management Protocol [G 43474 – GoN 705]
26 June 2020	Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act no. 18 of 1998): Commencement of the 2020/21 fishing rights allocation process (FRAP2020/21) for the granting of commercial fishing rights in terms of section 18 of the act. [G 43477 - GoN 715]
26 June 2020	National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): Consultation on the proposed extended producer responsibility scheme for paper, packaging and some single use products [G 43482 – GoN 719]
26 June 2020	National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): Consultation on the proposed regulations regarding extended producer responsibility [G 43481 – GoN 718]
26 June 2020	National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): Consultation on the proposed extended producer responsibility scheme for the lighting sector [G 43480 – GoN 717]
26 June 2020	National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): consultation on the proposed extended producer responsibility scheme for the electrical and electronic equipment sector [G 43483 – GoN 720]
26 June 2020	Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998): Invitation to comment on an application to conduct sea-based abalone ranching in the area between Doring Bay and Strandfontein Bay, Western Cape and to invite other interested parties to express an interest in applying to conduct abalone ranching in this area [G 43474 – GoN 704]
26 June 2020	National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008): Draft amendments to the national estuarine management protocol [G 43474 – GoN 705]
05 June 2020	Disaster Management Act (Act no. 57 of 2002): Directions for alert level 3 regarding measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 relating to the forestry sector [G 43411 – GoN 649]
05 June 2020	Disaster Management Act (Act no. 57 of 2002): Directions for alert level 3 regarding measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 relating to the freshwater and marine fishing sectors [G 43410 – GoN 648]
05 June 2020	Disaster Management Act (Act no. 57 of 2002): Directions for alert level 3 regarding measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 relating to national environmental management permits and licences [G 43412 – GoN 650]
05 June 2020	Disaster Management Act (Act no. 57 of 2002): Directions for alert level 3 regarding measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 relating to the biodiversity sector [G 43409 – GoN 647]
03 June 2020	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Amendment of the alien and invasive species list and list of critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable and protected species [G 43386 - GoN 627]
03 June 2020	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Notice prohibiting the carrying out of certain restricted activities involving rhinoceros horn [G 43386 – GoN 625]
15 May 2020	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): General notice extending the date for the submission of written submissions, scientific information, socio-economic information or any other relevant information to the Advisory Committee (High-Level Panel) on matters related to the management and handling, breeding, hunting and trade of elephant, lion, leopard and rhinoceros [G 43332 - GN 277]
14 May 2020	Disaster Management Act (57/2002): directions regarding measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 in relation to recycling of waste sectors [G 43324 - GN 539]
14 May 2020	Disaster Management Act (57/2002): Directions regarding measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19, in particular relating to the freshwater and marine fishing sectors [G 43324 - GN 538]
14 May 2020	Disaster Management Act (57/2002): Directions regarding measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 relating to the biodiversity sector [G 43323 – GoN 537]
27 March 2020	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 OF 2104): A general notice calling for submissions, scientific information, socio-economic information or any other relevant information to the Advisory Committee (high level panel) appointed to review existing polices, legislation and practices relating to the management and handling, breeding, hunting and trade of elephant, lion, leopard and rhinoceros [G 43173 – GN 221]
20 March 2020	National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003): Draft amendments to certain regulations governing various marine protected areas.
20 March 2020	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act no. 107 of 1998): Procedures for the assessment and minimum criteria for reporting on identified environmental themes in terms of sections 24(5)(a) and (h) and 44 of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, when applying for environmental authorisation [G 43110 – GN 320]
18 March 2020	National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 OF 2001): Draft amendments to the National Estuarine Management Protocol.
25 February 2020	National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998): Extension of time to comment on the draft procedures to be followed for the assessment and minimum criteria for reporting on identified environmental themes when applying for environmental authorisation [G 43046 – GoN 199].
17 January 2020	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 Of 1998): Amendment to Financial Provision Regulations, 2015 [G 42956 – GN 24]
10 January 2020	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 Of 1998): Procedures to be followed for the assessment and minimum criteria for reporting of identified environmental themes in terms of section 24(5)(a) and (h) of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, when applying for environmental authorisation [G 42946 – GN 9]

Date published	Description	Comments by	Doc type
13 December 2019	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Withdrawal of Government Notice No. 305 published in the Government Gazette No. 40793 of 21 April 2017 [G 42910 – GoN 1660]
06 December 2019	National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998): A list of all protected tree species under section 12 of the act [G No. 42887 – GN 365]
06 December 2019	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Biodiversity management plan for the bontebok (damaliscus pygargus) [G 42887 – GN 1567]
03 December 2019	National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): Consultation on the draft revised and updated National Waste Management Strategy [G 42879 – GoN 1561]
22 November 2019	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 Of 1998): Consultation on intention to amend the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014, as amended [G 42849 – GN 1496]
15 November 2019	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Draft National Botanical Garden Expansion Strategy 2019-2030 [G 42839 – GN 607]
01 November 2019	National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008): Draft Umhlathuze / Richards Bay Estuarine Management Plan. [G 42812 – GN 1395]
18 October 2019	National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003): Declaration of area specified in the notice as part of Addo Elephant Park [G 42775 – GN 1330]
18 October 2019	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Draft norms and standards relating to the management of seabirds in captivity [G 42775 – GN 1329]
18 October 2019	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Draft biodiversity management plan for the African penguin [G 42775 – GN 1328]
10 October 2019	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 Of 1998): Advisory committee to review policies, legislation and practices on matters related to the management, breeding, hunting, trade and handling of elephant, lion, leopard and rhinoceros [G 42761 - GoN 1317]
16 September 2019	World Heritage Convention Act, 1999 (Act No.49 Of 1999): Invitation for nominations of suitable persons to be considered for appointment to the Board of iSimangaliso Wetland Park [G 42705 – GoN 1172].
10 September 2019	National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Regulations to phase-out the use of persistent organic pollutants [G 42693 - GN 1150
06 September 2019	National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004) Proposed amendment of the National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Regulations [G42684 – GN 1136]
30 August 2019	National Environmental Management Act, (Act No. 107 of 1998): Correction: Withdrawal of Government Notice No. 961 in Government Gazette 42561 of 05 July 2019 [G 42669 – GN 1116].
30 August 2019	National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No.39 of 2004): Consultation on the intention to repeal the smoke control regulations made in terms of section 18 of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 and the smoke control zone orders made in terms of section 20 of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 [G 42669 – GN 1114].
30 August 2019	National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No.39 of 2004): Consultation on the intention to repeal the regulations regarding fuel burning appliances in dwelling houses made in terms of section 44(1)(dA) of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 1965 [G 42669 – GN 1113].
30 August 2019	National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No.39 of 2004): Consultation on the intention to repeal the regulations relating to the inspection of premises in a dust control area made in terms of section 33(1) (b) of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 and the dust control areas declared in terms of section 27(1) of The Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 [G 42669 – GN 1115].
23 August 2019	Building on the MSP Act, 2018 (Act No. 16 of 2018): The approach to a spatial management system for South Africa's marine planning areas [G 42657 - GoN1090]
23 August 2019	National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008): Draft general discharge authorisation in terms of section 69(2) [G 42657 – GN 1089].
23 August 2019	The approach to Spatial Management System for South Africa’s Marine Planning Areas [G 42657 – GN 1090]
22 August 2019	[Consolidated document] National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act no. 10 of 2004): Non-detriment findings for black rhino, white rhino and aloe ferox for public consultation [G 42660 – GN 1104, 1105 & 1106]
22 August 2019	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act no. 10 of 2004): Non-detriment findings for Aloe ferox for public consultation [G 42660 – GN 1106]
22 August 2019	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act no. 10 of 2004): Non-detriment findings for white rhino for public consultation [G 42660 – GN 1105]
22 August 2019	National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act no. 10 of 2004): Non-detriment findings for black rhino for public consultation [G 42660 – GN 1104]
16 August 2019	National Environmental Management: Waste Act (Act 59 of 2008): Consultation on applications received for the exclusion of waste streams or a portion of such waste stream from the definition of waste for the purposes of beneficial use [G42645 – GN 1077]
05 July 2019	NEMA, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) Notice of the requirement to submit a report generated by the national web based Environmental Screening Tool in terms of section 24(5)(h) of the NEMA, 1998 (Act No 107 of 1998) and regulation 16(1)(b)(v) of the EIA regulations, 2014, as amended
22 May 2019	National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No.39 of 2004) Notice of intention to amend the list of activities which result in atmospheric emissions which have or may have a significant detrimental effect on the environment, including health, social conditions, economic conditions, ecological conditions or cultural heritage
17 May 2019	National Environmental Management Act, (Act No. 107 of 1998) Proposed regulations pertaining to financial provisioning for the rehabilitation and remediation of environmental damage caused by reconnaissance, exploration, mining or production operations (GN42464)
13 May 2019	Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Invitation for comments on the proposed resource split in the traditional linefish and squid fishing sectors and proposal to classify white mussel, oysters and hake handline fishing as small-scale fishing species [ G 42457- GoN 660]
06 May 2019	To provide a framework for marine spatial planning in South Africa Act, 2018 (Act No. 16 of 2018): To provide for the development of marine spatial plans; to provide for institutional arrangements for the implementation of marine spatial plans and governance of the use of the ocean by multiple sectors; and to provide for matters connected therewith [G 42444 - GoN647]
06 May 2019	For public comment: Draft National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy [G42446 GoN 644]
05 April 2019	NEMA, 1998 (Act No.107 of 1998) Regulations laying down the procedure to be followed for the adoption of spatial tools or environmental management instruments contemplated in section 24(2Kc) and (e) of the NEMA, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998)
03 April 2019	National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No.: 59 of 2008): Notice of intention to take decision on applications of exclusion of a waste stream or portion of such a waste stream for beneficial use form the definition of waste [G 42376 GoN 535].
22 March 2019	NEMA, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) Notice of identification, in terms of section 24(5) of the NEMA, 1998, of a generic environmental management programme relevant to an application for substation and overhead electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure which require environmental authorisation as identified in terms of section 24(2) of the act
22 March 2019	National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No.107 of 1998) Notice of adoption of an environmental management instrument and exclusion, in terms of section 24(2)(e) of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998, of phase 1 of the square kilometre array from the requirement to obtain environmental authorisation
15 March 2019	National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008): South African Water Quality Guidelines for Coastal Marine Waters–Natural Environment and Mariculture Use
25 February 2019	National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Notice of intention to appoint a high-level panel for review of policies on matters related to management of elephant, lion, leopard, etc (Gn42247)
21 January 2019	National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): Regulations Regarding the Control of the Import or Export of Waste (Gn 42175)

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