Gazetted notices

Archived Gazetted notices

Date published Description Comments by Doc type
10 March 2023 Marine Spatial Planning Act, 2018 (Act No. 16 of 2018): Publication of draft marine sector plans for public comment [G 48187 – GoN 3132]
08 March 2023 National Forests Act (Act No. 84 of 1998): Amendments to the regulations of the act (Afrikaans translation included) [G 48181 - GoN3121]
21 February 2023 National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Regulations to domesticate the requirements of the Rotterdam Convention on the prior informed consent procedure for certain hazardous chemicals and pesticides in international trade [G 48098 – GoN 3072]
06 February 2023 National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Extension of the appointment of the Environmental Assessment Practitioners Association of South Africa as the single registration authority in terms of section 24H(3) read with 24H(6) of the Act for a period of twelve (12) months [G 47998 – GoN 3017]
03 February 2023 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): repeal of the notice amending the alien and invasive species list and list of critically endangered, endangered, vulnerable and protected species, and amendment and commencement of the notice prohibiting the carrying out of certain restricted activities involving rhinoceros’ horn, and the regulations pertaining to trade in rhinoceros’ horn [G 47984 – GoN 3013]
03 February 2023 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): list of terrestrial species and freshwater species that are threatened or protected, restricted activities that are prohibited, and restricted activities that are exempted [G 47984 – GoN 3012]
03 February 2023 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): norms and standards for the trophy hunting of leopard in South Africa [G 47984 – GoN 3011]
03 February 2023 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): the national norms and standards for the management of elephants in South Africa [G 47984 – GoN 3010]
03 February 2023 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Regulations pertaining to Threatened or Protected Terrestrial Species and Freshwater Species [G 47984 – GoN 3009]
31 January 2023 Extension of the commenting period on the draft multi-species biodiversity management plan for vultures in South Africa 2023-02-28
26 January 2023 National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): Consultation on the Draft Amendments to the Waste Tyre Regulations, 2017
18 January 2023 Postponement of a need to be SANAS accredited as an independent assessor to verify Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Date published Description Comments by Doc type
07 December 2022 National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Ministerial Task Team to identify and recommend voluntary exit options and pathways for the captive lion industry [G 47666 – GoN 2846]
02 December 2022 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Consultation on the draft Multi-Species Biodiversity Management Plan for Vultures in South Africa [G 47632 – GoN 2817]
01 December 2022 Inclusion of seventeen succulent plant species and one succulent plant genus in appendix III of the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild Fauna and Flora
18 November 2022 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): revised national list of ecosystems that are threatened and in need of protection [G 47526 – GoN 2747]
11 November 2022 National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): consultation on the 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 NEMA 1998, when applying for environmental authorisation [G 47489 – GoN 2734]
04 November 2022 Amendments of the identification in terms of section 24(5)(a) and (b) of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 of the procedure to be followed in applying for Environmental Authorization for large scale electricity transmission and distribution development activities identified in terms of section 24(2) (a) of the National Environmental Management Act 1998 when occurring in geographic areas of strategic importance.
28 October 2022 National Environmental Management Act (107/1998)| Call for nominations: proposed establishment of a panel of experts to advise on the proposed fishing area closures adjacent to South Africa’s African penguin breeding colonies and the decline in the penguin population [G 47373 – GoN 2684]
28 October 2022 Publication of the revised draft White Paper on Conservation and Sustainable Use of South Africa’s Biodiversity 2022: for public comment [G 47378 – GoN 2689]
07 October 2022 Methodological guidelines for quantification of greenhouse gas emissions [G 47257 – GN 2598]
26 September 2022 Proposed public meeting and comments invited on the proposed extension of False Bay white shark cage diving operating area-inshore area near Strandfontein beach, Western Cape
14 September 2022 Extension of the comment period on the draft White Paper on Conservation and Sustainable Use of South Africa’s Biodiversity and the draft Game Meat Strategy for South Africa [G 46908 – GoN 2481]
08 September 2022 National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Consultation on the intention to exclude the development and expansion of solar photovoltaic installations from the requirement to obtain an environmental authorisation based on compliance with an adopted environmental management instrument [G 46871 – GoN 2466]
06 September 2022 National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Consultation on the intention to adopt the national web based environmental screening tool as an environmental management instrument [G 46867 – GoN 2464]
02 September 2022 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) | Marine Threatened or Protected Species Regulations, 2017): proposed public meeting and comments invited on the proposed extension of false bay white shark cage diving operating area -inshore area near Strandfontein beach, Western Cape [G 46847 – GoN 2456]
26 August 2022 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Publication of the revised National Biodiversity Framework 2019 – 2024 for implementation [G 46798 – GoN 2423]
12 August 2022 Appointment of the ministerial task team to identify and recommend voluntary exit options and pathways from the captive lion industry [G 46706 - GoN 2379]
05 August 2022 National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 1998) Consultation on proposed regulations for implementing and enforcing priority area air quality management plans [G 47199 - GoN 2353]
03 August 2022 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) Amended of the section 24h registration authority regulations, 2016 [G 47133 - GoN 2320]
29 July 2022 Consultation on the draft 8th National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report for the republic of South Africa [ G47133 GoN 2321]
27 July 2022 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Adoption of the standard for the development and expansion of power lines and substations within identified geographical areas and the exclusion of this infrastructure form the requirement to obtain environmental authorisation (EA) [G 47095 – GoN 2313]
22 July 2022 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) Draft African Penguin Biodiversity Management Plan [G7061 -GoN2032]
18 July 2022 Game Meat Strategy for South Africa, 2022: Consultation on the draft. [G 47024 – GoN 2293]
11 July 2022 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) Proposed Regulations Pertaining to Financial Provisioning for Mitigation and Rehabilitation of Environmental Damage Caused by reconnaissance, prospecting, exploration, mining, or production [G47112-GoN2272]
11 July 2022 National Environment Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) Proposed regulation pertaining to the exploration and production on onshore oil and gas requiring hydraulic fracturing [G47112 – GoN 2273]
08 July 2022 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998) Consultation on the intention to prescribe minimum information requirements (MIR) for the submission of applications for an authorisation, right, permit or licence for the onshore exploration of oil and gas intending to utilise hydraulic fracturing [G46688 – GoN 2265]
08 July 2022 South Africa’s Biodiversity 2022: Consultation on the Draft White Paper on Conservation and Sustainable Use [G 46687 – GoN 2252]
08 July 2022 World Heritage Convention Act, 1999 (Act No. 49 of 1999) Amended Format and Procedure for nomination of World Heritage Sites in the Republic of South Africa [G 46685 – GoN 2251]
01 July 2022 World Heritage Convention Act, 1999 (Act No: 49 of 1999): Consultation on intention to declare management authorities for Robben Island Museum world heritage site and Ukhahlamba Drakensberg Park world heritage site, The South African Component of Maloti-Drakensberg Park world heritage sites [G 46641 GON 2208]
24 June 2022 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): biodiversity management plans for aloe ferox and honeybush species (Cyclopia subternata and Cyclopia intermedia) [G 46597 –GoN 2192]
19 May 2022 National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Amendments to the Financial Provisioning Regulations, 2015 [G 46378 – GoN 2087]
12 May 2022 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Notice of intention to establish a national environmental consultative and advisory forum in the terms of section 3A of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) to advise the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment on matters arising from the application for the suspension and postponement of compliance with minimum emission standards and the applications for the issuance of provisional atmospheric emission licences [G 46355 – GoN 2076]
10 May 2022 Request for information on chemicals recommended to be listed at the 10th conference of the parties (COP 10) to the Stockholm, and Rotterdam conventions [G 46347 – GoN 2073]
07 April 2022 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Adoption of the generic environmental management programme for development projects within the Atlantis urban area as an environmental management instrument and exclusion of activities identified in terms of section 24 (2) (a) and (b) of the act, from the requirement to obtain environmental authorisation if undertaken within the Atlantis urban area [G 46208 – GoN 2001]
07 April 2022 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Consultation on the intention to adopt a standard for the development and expansion of power lines and substations within identified geographical areas and the exclusion of this infrastructure from the requirement to obtain an environmental authorisation [G 46209 – GoN 2002]
01 April 2022 National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008): National norms and standards for the treatment of organic waste [G 46169 – GoN 1984]
30 March 2022 National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act no. 59 of 2008): Extended producer responsibility scheme for the portable battery sector [G 46137 - GoN 1945]
30 March 2022 National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act no. 59 of 2008): Extended producer responsibility scheme for the pesticide sector [G 46137 - GoN 1944]
30 March 2022 National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act no. 59 of 2008): Extended producer responsibility scheme for lubricant oil sector [G 46137 - GoN 1943]
25 March 2022 National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998): Declaration of four tree species as protected and the publication of the annual list of all tree species which are protected under Section 12 of the National Forests Act, 1998 [G 46094 - GoN 1935]
25 March 2022 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Consultation on the intention to publish the National Biodiversity Offset Guideline [G 46088 – GoN 1924]
03 March 2022 National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Withdrawal of amendment to Regulation 39 (2) of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014, as amended, in Government Notice No. 517 published in Government Gazette No. 44701 of 11 June 2021 [G 45999 – GoN 1816]
18 February 2022 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Declaration of certain land as part of the existing Harold Porter National Botanical Garden [G 45930 – GoN 1763]
16 February 2022 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Request for comments on the inclusion of seventeen succulent plant species and one succulent plant genus in appendix III of the convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) [G 45929 – GoN 1760]
16 February 2022 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Request for comments on the inclusion of seventeen succulent plant species and one succulent plant genus in appendix III of the convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora [G 45929 – GoN 1760]
11 February 2022 National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004): Consultation on proposed regulations for implementing and enforcing priority area air quality management plans [G 45894 - RG 1738]
11 February 2022 Antarctic Treaties Act,1996 (Act No.60 of 1996): Antarctic Treaties Regulations [G 45903 -GoN 1751]
07 February 2022 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 OF 1998): Amendment of section 24h registration authority regulations, 2016 [G 45883 – GoN 1733]
28 January 2022 National Environmental Management Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004): Methodological guidelines for quantification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions - carbon sequestration in the forestry industry [G 45816 – GoN 1700]
Date published Description Comments by Doc type
31 December 2021 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): a general notice calling for submissions of scientific information, socio-economic information or any other relevant information to the panel of experts appointed to lead a review of the scientific basis for the breach of The Mouth Of Lake St Lucia Estuary, Isimangaliso Wetland Park, Kwazulu-Natal Province [G 45790 – GoN 1688]
31 December 2021 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Section 24h registration authority regulations [G 45703 – GoN 1655]
31 December 2021 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Consultation on intention to amend the section 24h registration authority regulation, 2016 [G 45703 – GoN 1655]
28 December 2021 Re-opening of the FRAP online application process to afford all registered users the opportunity to resubmit fresh or supplement current applications for rights to undertake Commercial Fishing of Demersal Shark Longline, Hake Deepsea Trawl, Hake Longline, Kwazulu-Natal Crustacean Prawn Trawl, Small Pelagic (sardines and anchovy), South Coast Rock Lobster, Squid, Traditional Linefish and Tuna Pole-Line in terms of Section 18 of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No 18 of 1998).
17 December 2021 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Amendment of the procedure to be followed when 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 (REDZ) [G 45649 - GoN 1617]
09 December 2021 Rule 276(1) (b) of the Rules of the National Assembly: Notice of introduction of National Veld and Forest Fire Amendment Bill and publication of explanatory summary [G 45449 – GoN 1489]
02 December 2021 Marine Living Resources Act (No. 18 of 1998): Extension of application period for the application for rights to undertake commercial fishing of hake deepsea trawl, hake longline, south coast rock lobster, small pelagic (sardine and anchovy), KwaZulu-Natal crustacean prawn trawl, squid, demersal shark longline, tuna pole-line and traditional linefish in terms of section 18 of the Act [G 45573 – GoN 1566]
26 November 2021 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (No. 10 of 2004): Non-detriment findings for Acinonyx jubatus (cheetah) for public comment [G 45502 – GoN 1532]
19 November 2021 Afrikaans: Wet op Lewende Mariene Hulpbronne, 1998 (Wet nr. 18 van 1998): Algemene Beleid oor die Toewysing van Kommersiële Visvangregte, 2021 en die Beleid oor die Toewysing en Bestuur van Kommersiële Visvangregte in die Bodemhaai-Langlynvissery, Suidkus-Kreefvissery, Stokvis-Langlynvissery, KZN Skaaldier-Treilvissery, Pylinkvis-Vissery, Tuna-Paallynvissery, Tradisionele Lynvisvangregte: 2021 (Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998): General Policy on the Allocation of Commercial Fishing Rights and the Sector Specific Policies for the Allocation and Management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the Demersal Shark, South Coast Rock Lobster (SCRL), Hake Longline, KZN Crustacean Trawl, Squid, Tuna Longline and Traditional linefish Fisheries: 2021) as in [G 45504 – GoN 1515]
19 November 2021 IsiXhosa: Umthetho Wemithombo Yendalo Ephila Elwandle, 1998 (Umthetho We- 18 Ka-1998): UMgaqonkqubo woLwabelo noLawulo lwamaLungelo okuLobela ezoRhwebo kwiShishini lezokuLoba ooKrebe abaHlala emaZantsi oLwandle ngoSinga olude kunye noMgaqonkqubo woLwabelo noLawulo lwamaLungelo okuLobela ezoRhwebo kwiShishini lezokuLoba iKolofishi yamaTye yoNxweme oluseMzantsi: 2021 (Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998): Policy for the Allocation and Management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the Demersal Shark and South Coast Rock Lobster (SCRL) Fisheries: 2021) as in [G 45504 – GoN 1515]
19 November 2021 IsiZulu: Umthetho, 1998 Wezidingongqangi Eziphila Olwandle (Umthetho Nombolo 18 ka-1998): INqubomgomo Yokwabiwa Nokuphathwa Kwamalungelo Okudobela Ukuhweba Embonini Yezokudoba Oshaka Abahlala Phansi Olwandle Ngentambo Ende, Isikhuphashi Sasemadwaleni Sasogwini Oluseningizimu, Okudoba Ngentambo Njengasemandulo Ngenhloso Yokuhweba: 2021: (Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998): Policy for the Allocation and Management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the Demersal Shark, South Coast Rock Lobster (SCRL) and Traditional Linefish Fisheries: 2021) as in [G 45504 – GoN 1515]
19 November 2021 Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998): Invitation to apply for rights to undertake commercial fishing of hake deep-sea trawl, hake longline, south coast rock lobster, small pelagic (pilchard and anchovy), KwaZulu-Natal crustacean trawl, squid, demersal shark, tuna pole-line and traditional linefish [G 45504 – GoN 1515]
17 November 2021 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Consultation on intention to adopt the Generic Environmental Management Programme for Development Projects [G 45499 – GoN 1506]
12 November 2021 National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 OF 2004): Technical guidelines for the validation and verification of greenhouse gas emissions [G45452 -GoN1496]
05 November 2021 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Declaration Of The Thohoyandou National Botanical Garden [G 45426 – GoN 1475]
05 November 2021 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Consultation on the draft revised list of ecosystems that are threatened and in need of protection [G 45426 – GoN 1476]
08 October 2021 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Consultation on the proposed hunting/export quota for elephant, black rhinoceros and leopard hunting trophies for the 2021 calendar year [G 45294 – GoN 1022]
08 October 2021 National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008): Notice of decision on applications received for the exclusion of a waste stream or a portion of a waste stream from the definition of waste for beneficial use [G 45293 – Gon 1021]
07 October 2021 Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998): Draft sector specific policies for the Fishing Rights Allocation Process (FRAP) of 2021/2022 and the draft policy on the transfer of commercial fishing rights [G 45180 – Gon 675]
14 September 2021 Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment: draft Policy Position on the Conservation and Ecologically Sustainable Use of Elephant, Lion, Leopard and Rhinoceros: extension of comment period on the draft policy [G 45160 – GoN 870]
13 September 2021 isiZulu: 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]
13 September 2021 Afrikaans: 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]
13 September 2021 isiXhosa: 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]
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]
20 August 2021 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act no.: 107 of 1998): Publication of the consolidated environmental implementation and management plan (EIMP) 2020/2024 for the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), in terms of section 15 (5) of the act [G 45014 – GoN 747]
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]
06 August 2021 National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004, (Act No. 39 of 2004): Second generation air quality management plan (AQMP) for the Vaal Triangle airshed priority area (VTPPA) [G 44945 – GoN 693]
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 for aloe ferox (bitter aloe) [G 43971– GoN 1295]
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: air quality act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004): Strategy to address air pollution in dense low- income settlements [G 42464 – GoN 666]
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)
Date published Description Comments by Doc type
02 November 2018 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): National Norms and Standards for the Management of Elephants in South Africa (Gn 2018-12-03
02 November 2018 Draft National Protected Areas Expansion Strategy for South Africa 2016 [GN 42010] 2019-01-02
31 October 2018 National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No.39 of 2004): Amendments to the listed activities and associated minimum emission standards identified in terms of section 21 of the National Environment Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No.39 of 2004) [G 42013 – GoN 1207]
19 October 2018 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act no. 10 of 2004) Draft the National Biodiversity Framework (Gn 41982) 2018-11-19
21 September 2018 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Rhino regulations for public comments (gn41919)
21 September 2018 National Environmental Management; Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act no. 10 of 2004) Norms and standards for the marking of rhinoceros and rhinoceros horn, and for the hunting of rhinoceros for trophy hunting purposes (gn41913)
07 September 2018 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Establishment of a consultative advisory forum for Marine Living Resources and invitation for nominations for members of the forum.[G 41896 – GoN 942]
03 August 2018 National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998): Invitation to submit written comments on the proposed list of particular trees and particular groups of trees champion trees [G 41811 – GN 430]
20 July 2018 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998) as amended: Commencement of 2020 fishing rights allocation process ("FRAP2020") for granting of commercial rshing rights in terms of section 18 of the Act [G 41781 – GoN 718]
13 July 2018 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No.107 of 1998) Corrections to the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations and Listing Notices, 2014
22 June 2018 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): First draft - National Inland Fisheries Policy for comment [G 41722 – GoN 614]
22 May 2018 National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004): Amendment of the National Pollution Prevention Plans Regulations, 2017 (Gn41642)
07 May 2018 National Environmental Management Waste Act (59/2008): Consultation on the proposed Industry Waste Tyre Management Plans (Gn 41612) 2018-06-07
20 April 2018 National Environmental Management Act (107/1998): Amendment to the regulations pertaining to the Financial Provision for prospecting, exploration, mining or production operations (GN 41584)
16 March 2018 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004), Biodiversity Management Plan for Cape mountain zebra (Equus zebra zebra) [G 41498 – GoN 214]
16 March 2018 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998): Notice of intention to adopt Integrated Environmental Management Plan (IEMP) for Square Kilometre Array (Phase 1) as environmental management instrument [G 41498 – GoN 213]
02 March 2018 National Environmental Management Act, 1988 (Act no. 107 of 1988) Adoption of the GPEMF standard and exclusion of associated activities from the requirement to obtain an EA in terms of sections 24(2) (d) and 24(10) (1) read with section 24(10Xd) of the NEMA, 1998, for the implementation of the GPEMF 2018-05-01
02 March 2018 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No.107 of 1998) Consultation on the generic EMPr applicable to an application for overhead electricity transmission and distribution infrastructure for which an Environmental A
02 March 2018 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) Consultation on the generic EMPr relevant to an application for an Environmental Authorisation for substation infrastructure for the transmission and distribution of electricity
02 March 2018 Adoption of the Gauteng Provincial Environmental Management Framework Standard and exclusion of associated activities from the requirement to obtain an environmental authorisation
16 February 2018 Notice for Electricity Grid Infrastructure Development activities procedure to apply for EA(n113)
16 February 2018 Notice for Renewable Energy Development activities procedure to apply for EA (n114)
16 February 2018 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) Draft amendments to the alien and invasive species lists (GN41445 - N115)
16 February 2018 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 2004 (Act No.10 of 2004) Draft Alien and Invasive Species Regulations (GN41445 - N112)
08 February 2018 National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998): Appointment of the environmental assessment practitioners association of South Africa as the single registration authority in terms of section 24H of the National Environmental Management Act (Gazette No. 41434)
23 January 2018 Biodiversity Act (10/2004): National Environmental Management: Non-detriment Findings (Gn41393)
Date published Description Comments by Doc type
06 December 2017 National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): Call on the Paper and Packaging Industry, Electrical and Electronic Industry and the Lighting Industry to prepare and submit industry waste management plans to the Minister for approval (GN 41303)
15 November 2017 National Environment Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Consultation on an integrated biotrade and bioprospecting permit application on traditional knowledge associated with the use of Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula, Mufula, Morula, Ukanyi) (GN 41253)
14 November 2017 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act N0.10 of 2004) Biodiversity Management Plan for Bontebok (Damaliscus pygargus pygargus) in South Africa (GN 41249)
01 November 2017 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Proposed period of amnesty to facilitate compliance with the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Act and the Bioprospecting, Access and Benefit Sharing Regulations, 2015 (GN 41220)
29 September 2017 National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): Waste Tyre Regulations, 2017 (GN 41157)
29 September 2017 National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008: Withdrawal of the Integrated Industry Waste Tyre Management Plan of the Recycling and Economic Development Initiative of South Africa (GN 41156)
15 September 2017 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) Consultation on draft regulations laying down the procedure to be followed for the adoption of environmental management instruments 2017-10-15
01 September 2017 National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998): Consultation on my intention to appoint the Environmental Practitioners Association of South Africa as the Single Registration Authority
21 July 2017 Draft notice and regulations declaring Bettys Bay, Robberg and Goukamma Marine Protected Area under section 22 of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003)
07 July 2017 Notice of intention to declare an extension to Kwelera National Botanical Garden [G 40965 – GN 636]
05 June 2017 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Amendments to Appendices I and II to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) Regulations, 2010 (Gn40889)
02 June 2017 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 19 of 2004) Biodiversity Management Plan for Pickersgill's Reed Frog (Hyperolius Pickersgilli)
01 June 2017 National Environmental Management:Waste Act,2004 (Act No.59 of 2008) Consultation on the intention to consider the withdrawal of the approval for the integrated industry waste tyre management plan of the recycling and economic development initiative of SA
30 May 2017 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Lists of marine species that are threatened or protected, restricted activities that are prohibited and exemption from restriction (GG 40875)
28 April 2017 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) Biodiversity Management Plan for Eleven critically endangered and four endangered Encephalartors Cycad species (GN 40815)
13 April 2017 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) Notice of intention to adopt Gauteng Provincial Environmental Management Framework (GPEMF) Standards and Exclusion of Activities (N351 - GG40785)
13 April 2017 NEMA, 1998 (ACT no. 107 of 1998) Notice of identification in terms of section 24(5) of the NEMA, 1998, of the procedure to be followed in applying for EA for large scale wind and solar photovoltaic development activities identified in terms of section 24(
07 April 2017 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) Amendment of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014
07 April 2017 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) Amendment of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations Listing Notice 3 of 2014
07 April 2017 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) Amendment of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations Listing Notice 2 of 2014
07 April 2017 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) Amendment of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations Listing Notice 1 of 2014
10 March 2017 National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (Act No. 24 of 2008) Draft Coastal Waters Discharge Permit Regulations
03 March 2017 National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No 84 of 1998): Declaration of list of national forest types as natural forests [G 40660 – GoN 167]
03 March 2017 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (4ct No. 10 Of 2004) Extension of the commenting period for the draft Biodiversity Management Plan for the Cape Mountain Zebra
17 February 2017 Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No.18 of 1998) Draft Policy on boat-based Whale and Dolphin watching (GN 40626)
17 February 2017 Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998) Draft Policy on White Shark Cage Diving (Gn 40626)
17 February 2017 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) Draft Biodiversity Management Plan for the Clanwilliam Sandfish, Labeo Seeberi (Gn 40621)
08 February 2017 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) Draft regulations for the domestic trade in rhinoceros horn, or a part, product or derivative of rhinoceros horn (GN 40601)
Date published Description Comments by Doc type
19 December 2016 Protected Areas Act (57/2003): Notice declaring the Tsitsikamma National Park Marine Protected Area under section 22A of the National Environmental Management (GN 40510)
02 December 2016 National environmental management: biodiversity act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) Biodiversity management plan for cape mountain zebra (equus zebra zebra) [G 40464 – No 1483]
10 November 2016 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Norms and Standards for the management of damage-causing animals in South Africa (GN40412)
03 November 2016 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 OF 2004): Draft distribution maps for certain indigenous species [N727 – GN 40398]
30 August 2016 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, (10/2004): Norms and Standards for the Management of Damage-Causing Animals in South Africa (GN40236)
12 August 2016 National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59/2008): Notice to the Paper and Packaging Industry,Electrical and Electronic Industry and Lighting Industry to Prepare and submit to the Minister Industry Waste Management Plans for approval (GN.40207–GeN915
29 July 2016 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) Alien and Invasive Species Lists, 2016 (GG 40166 - GN 864)
29 July 2016 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) (NEMBA) Request for communities or individuals holding traditional knowledge associated with the use of Pseudolachnostyus Iiaprounbfoua and Xeroderris Stuhlmannii (GG40173 - GN 2016-08-30
01 July 2016 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No.107 of 1998) A Draft Generic Environmental Management Programme (EMPr) for Public Comment (Gn 778 - GG 40110) 2016-07-30
24 June 2016 Draft strategy to address air pollution in dense low income settlements [G 40088 – GeN 356]
10 June 2016 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No.10 of 2004) Biodiversity Management Plan for Pickersgill's Reed Frog (Hyperolius Pickergilli)
07 June 2016 National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004): Draft National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Regulations (GN40054)
27 May 2016 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) Non-Detriment Findings (G 575)
06 May 2016 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No.107 of 1998) Adoption of standards for land-based abalone aquaculture (GN 39971) 2016-06-06
15 April 2016 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) Draft Biodiversity Management Plan for Hartebeesspruit Ecosystem (GN 39922) 2016-05-15
01 April 2016 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (NEMBA), 2004 (Act 10 of 2004): Biodiversity management plan-species (BMP-S) for the clanwilliam sandfish (labeo seeberi) [G39899 – GoN 406]
31 March 2016 National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act no 57 of 2003): Declaration of land as the Mountain Zebra Camdeboo Protected Environment [G 39891 – PN 14]
31 March 2016 National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act no 57 of 2003): Norms and standards for the management of protected areas in South Africa [G 39878 – GoN 382]
24 March 2016 Marine Spatial Planning Bill, 2016: Draft [G 39847 GN 347] 2016-05-24
08 March 2016 Marine Living Resources Amendment Act, 2014 (Act no5 of 2014): Commencement. [G 39790 – P 12 of 2016]
23 February 2016 Aquaculture Bill: Correction notice: Publication of and invitation to comment on the draft Aquaculture Bill [G 39723 – GoN 190]
03 February 2016 National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003): Draft notices and Regulations to declare a network of 22 new proposed Marine Protected Areas
25 January 2016 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) Bio prospecting Permit Application (GN39620) 2016-02-25
16 January 2016 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Draft amendment of the norms and standards for the marking of rhinoceros and rhinoceros horn, and for the hunting of rhinoceros for trophy hunting purposes (GN 39589) 2016-02-11
08 January 2016 National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004): National Pollution Prevention Plans Regulations (Gn 39 578) 2016-02-08
08 January 2016 National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004): Declaration of Greenhouse Gases As Priority Air Pollutants (Gn 39 578) 2016-02-08
Date published Description Comments by Doc type
02 December 2015 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) Biodiversity Management Plan for the African Lion (Panthera Leo) (G39468_N1190)
02 December 2015 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No.10 of 2004) The Biodiversity Management Plan for White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) (G39469 - N1191)
23 November 2015 Extension of the public comment period for the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Bill, 2015 2015-11-30
19 November 2015 National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (57/2003): Draft notice declaring the Tsitsikamma National Park Marine Protected Area under section 22A of the National Environmental Act (GN 39423)
16 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Schedule B of fees determined in terms of section 25 (1) and (2) of the act [G 39417 – GoN 1142]
16 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Application form for entity applicants: FRAP 2015/2016 [G 39417 - GoN 1141]
16 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Application Form for Individual Applicants: FRAP 2015/2016 [G 39417 – GoN 1140]
16 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Fish processing establishment: application form: FRAP 2015/2016 [G 39417 - GoN 1139]
16 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Policy on the allocation and management of rights to operate fish processing establishments: 2015 [G 39417 - GoN 1138]
16 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Policy on the allocation and management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the Abalone Fishery: 2015 [G 39417 - GoN 1137]
16 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Policy on the allocation and management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the West Coast Rock Lobster (Nearshore) Fishery: 2015 [G 39417 - GoN 1136]
16 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Policy on the allocation and management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the Seaweed Fishery: 2015: [G 39417 - GoN 1135]
16 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Policy on the allocation and management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the West Coast Rock Lobster (Offshore) Fishery: 2015 [G 39417 – GoN 1134]
16 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Policy on the allocation and management of Commercial Fishing Rights inthe Patagonian Toothfish Fishery: 2015 [G 39417 - GoN 1133]
16 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Policy on the allocation and management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the Netfish Fishery: 2015 [G 39417 – GoN 1132]
16 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Policy on the allocation and management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the KwaZulu-Natal Sardine Beach Seine Fishery: 2015 [G 39417 GoN 1131]
16 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Policy on the allocation and management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the Horse Mackerel Fishery: 2015 [G 39417 – GoN 1130]
16 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Policy on the allocation and management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the Hake Inshore Trawl Fishery: 2015 [G 39417 – GoN1129]
16 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Policy on the allocation and management of Commercial Fishing Rights in the Large Pelagic Longline Fishery: 2015 [G 39417 – GoN 1128]
16 November 2015 Publication of Sector Specific Policies for the allocation of fishing rights in the abalone, fish processing establishment, hake inshore-trawl, horse mackerel, KwaZulu-Natal sardine beach seine, large pelagic, netfish, patagonian toothfish, seaweed, west coast rock lobster nearshore and west coast rock lobster offshore; application forms and draft fees [G 39417 – GoN 1127]
11 November 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Amendment of regulations published in Government Notice R. 1111 of 2 September 1998, as amended. [G 39391 – GoN 1091]
06 November 2015 National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003) Notice declaring the DWESA CWEBE Marine Protected Area under section 22A of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003) (G39379)
30 October 2015 NEMA, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) Amendments to Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014 and Listing Notices 1, 2 and 3 of 2014 2015-11-30
13 October 2015 National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Bill, 2015: For public comment 2015-11-16
09 October 2015 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004): Biodiversity Economy Strategy (GN965 - GN39268) 2015-11-19
18 September 2015 Request for information on chemicals produced, used, imported or exported by South Africa: Information requested by the Department, within 60 days (GN703 - G39216) 2015-10-30
10 September 2015 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Non-Detriment Findings (GN 897 - G39185)
05 August 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Extension of comment period for draft sector specific policies for the allocation of rights in the abalone, fish processing establishment, hake inshore-trawl, horse mackerel, KwaZulu-Natal sardine beach seine, large pelagic, netfish, patagonian toothfish, seaweed, west coast rock lobster nearshore and west coast rock lobster offshore; application forms and draft fees as published in Government Gazette Notice 38871 dated 12 June 2015. [G 39057 – GoN 674]
24 July 2015 National Environmental Management Act, .1998 (Act no.107 of 1998) Regulations relating to the procedure to be followed and criteria to be considered when determining an appropriate fine in terms of Section 24G 2015-11-19
12 June 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Draft policy on the allocation and management of fishing processing rights: 2015 [G 38871 – GoN 508]
12 June 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Important information and general instructions for fisheries management [G 38871 – GoN 506]
12 June 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Important information and general instructions for fisheries management [G 38871 – GoN 505]
12 June 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Draft policy on the allocation and management of fishing rights in the abalone fishery: 2015 [G 38871 – GoN 504]
12 June 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Draft policy on the allocation and management of fishing rights in the west coast rock lobster commercial (nearshore) fishery: 2015 [G 38871 – GoN 503]
12 June 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Draft policy on the allocation and management of fishing rights in the seaweed fishery: 2015 [G 38871 – GoN 502]
12 June 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Draft policy on the allocation and management of commercial fishing rights in the west coast rock lobster (offshore) fishery: 2015 [G 38871 - GoN 501]
12 June 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Draft policy on the allocation and management of fishing rights in the patagonian toothfish fishery: 2015 [G 38871 – GoN 500]
12 June 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Draft policy on the allocation and management of fishing rights in the netfish fishery: 2015 [G 38871 – GoN 499]
12 June 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Draft policy on the allocation and management of fishin rights in the KwaZulu-Natal sardine beach seine fishery: [G 38871 - GoN 498]
12 June 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Policy on the allocation and management of long-term commercial fishing rights in the horse mackerel fishery:2015 [G 38871 – GoN 497]
12 June 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Draft policy on the allocation and management of fishing rights in the hake inshore trawl fishery: 2015 [G 38871 – GoN 496]
12 June 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Draft policies on the allocation and management of fishing rights in the large pelagic (tuna and swordfish longline) fishery: 2015 [G 38871 – GoN 495]
12 June 2015 Marine Living Resources Act (18/1998): Draft sector specific policies for the allocation of fishing rights: For comments [G 38871 – GoN 494]
05 June 2015 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Draft Biodiversity Management Plan for 11 critically endangered and 4 endangered encephalartos species (G 38844 – GN 503)
29 May 2015 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 2004 (Act No.10 of 2004) Amendments to the Alien and Invasive Species Lists, 2015 (Gn493 - G38833)
11 May 2015 National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004): Draft National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Regulations (GN541 - G38857)
17 April 2015 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act no 10 of 2004): Draft Biodiversity Management Plan for African Lion
31 March 2015 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) The Draft Biodiversity Management Plan for White Rhinoceros (Ceratotherium simum) (GN 269 of 2015)
25 March 2015 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act No 10 of 2004), Shark Biodiversity Management Plan (GG38607 - GN258)
30 January 2015 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Bioprospecting Permit Application (GN83 - GG38436)
15 January 2015 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Norms and Standards for the translocation of indigenous species in South Africa (GN44 - GG38395)
Date published Description Comments by Doc type
21 November 2014 National Forests Act, 1998 (Act No. 84 of 1998): Notice of the list of protected tree species [G 38215 – GoN 908]
04 November 2014 National Environmental Management Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No.57 of 2003) Draft Notice Declaring the Dwesa Cwebe National Protected Area in terms of section 22A of the National Environmental Management Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No.57 of 2003)
04 November 2014 National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (57/2003): Draft notice declaring the Dwesa-Cwebe Marine Protected Area in terms of section 22A
19 September 2014 Draft 1st Biennial Update Report of the Republic of South Africa 2014-11-30
07 July 2014 National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (ACT No. 57 of 2003) Norms and Standards for the Management of Protected Areas in South Africa (G 37802 - GN528)
13 June 2014 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10 of 2004): Trade in listed Threatened or Protected Species [G 37736 – GN 431]
06 June 2014 Draft National Greenhouse Gas Inventory for South Africa [G37701 – GN 391]
23 May 2014 National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No.107 of 1998) Final Draft Environmental Management Framework for the Vredefort Dome World Heritage Site (gg37653 - gn366)
08 May 2014 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10/2004): Biodiversity Management Plan for Gypaetus Barbatus Meridionalis (G 37620 - GN 350)
29 April 2014 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) Draft Shark Biodiversity Management Plan (Gn 331 - G 37586)
23 April 2014 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) Benefit Sharing Agreement concluded between the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and the Traditional Healers Council (G 37582 - GN 330)
28 March 2014 National Environmental Management Act: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act no. 39 of 2004): Declaration of temporary asphalt plants as a controlled emitter and establishment of emission standards [G 37461 GN 201]
14 March 2014 National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004): Declaration of Greenhouse Gases as Priority Air Pollutants [G 37421 – GN 172]
28 February 2014 National Environmental Management: Waste Act (59 of 2003): Fee structure for consideration and processing of applications for waste management licenses, transfer and renewal thereof [G 37383 – GN 142]
28 February 2014 National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998): Fees for consideration and processing of applications for environmental authorisations and amendments thereto [G 37383 – GN 141]
12 February 2014 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (10 of 2004): Draft Alien and Invasive Species Lists, 2014 [N 78 – GN 37320]
07 February 2014 National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act (Act No. 10 of 2004): Norms and standards for biodiversity management plans for ecosystems [G 37302 – GN 83]
07 February 2014 National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008): Draft national norms and standards for organic waste composting [G 37300 – GN 68]