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2015 NATIONAL AIR QUALITY OFFICER’S REPORT ON AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN THE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA

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2015 NATIONAL AIR QUALITY OFFICER’S ANNUAL

REPORT ON AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 6

1.1 BACKGROUND ....................................................................................................................... 6

1.2 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT ................................................................................................. 6

1.3 SCOPE OF THE REPORT ...................................................................................................... 7

2. The National Air Quality Officer’s Prologue ................................................................................. 7

2.1 SUMMARY PROGRESS REPORTS ....................................................................................... 7

2.1.1 The National Report ......................................................................................................... 7

2.1.2 Provincial Reports ............................................................................................................ 8

2.2 THE 2015 SUMMARY NATIONAL STATE OF THE AIR REPORT ....................................... 40

2.3.1 NAQI Derivation from Annual Averages of PM10 and SO2 ............................................. 43

2.3.1 NAQI Derivation from Annual Averages of PM10 and SO2 ............................................. 43

2.3.2 NAQI Reporting Phases: Current and from 2015 .......................................................... 44

3. PROGRESS IN RESPECT OF THE 2012 NATIONAL FRAMEWORK INDICATORS ............... 45

3.1 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND PRIORITISATION ......................................................... 48

3.1.1 Ambient pollutants ......................................................................................................... 48

3.1.2 Pollutant point-sources .................................................................................................. 48

3.1.3 National hotspots ........................................................................................................... 48

3.1.4 Provincial hotspots ......................................................................................................... 57

3.1.5 Municipal hotspots ......................................................................................................... 57

3.1.6 Minor, but widespread point-sources ............................................................................. 57

3.1.7 Potentially polluting fuels ............................................................................................... 58

3.2 STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................................... 58



3.2.3 Municipal plans .............................................................................................................. 59

3.2.4 Air pollution in dense, low-income communities ............................................................ 59

3.2.5 Intergrated strategy for the control of vehicle emissions ................................................ 59

3.3 STANDARD-SETTING .......................................................................................................... 60

3.3.1 New pollutants requiring ambient standards .................................................................. 60

3.3.2 Total ambient standards ................................................................................................ 60

3.3.3 Emission standards - point-sources ............................................................................... 60

3.3.4 Emission standards - minor, but widespread point-sources ........................................... 61


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3.3.5 Fuel standards ............................................................................................................... 61

3.4 AWARENESS-RAISING ........................................................................................................ 61

3.4.1 Publications ................................................................................................................... 61

3.5 AIR QUALITY IMPACT MANAGEMENT ............................................................................... 61



3.5.3 Cleaner Production ........................................................................................................ 62

3.5.4 Atmospheric Impact Report ........................................................................................... 62

3.6 ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENSING .............................................................................. 62

3.6.1 Licensing manual ........................................................................................................... 62

3.6.2 Services fees ................................................................................................................. 63

3.6.3 National Licensing Authorities’support programme ........................................................ 63

3.7 COMPLIANCE MONITORING ............................................................................................... 63

3.7.1 Government monitoring network .................................................................................... 63

3.7.2 EMIs .............................................................................................................................. 63

3.7.3 Emission monitoring ...................................................................................................... 64

3.7.4 Compliance monitoring inspections ............................................................................... 64

3.8 ENFORCEMENT ................................................................................................................... 64

3.8.1 EMIs .............................................................................................................................. 64

3.8.2 By-laws .......................................................................................................................... 64

3.8.3 Enforcement actions ...................................................................................................... 65

3.9 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ........................................................................................... 65

3.9.1 The SAAQIS .................................................................................................................. 65

3.10 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND COOPERATION ..................................... 66

3.10.1 Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla ..................................................................... 66

3.10.2 The Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla ............................................................... 66

3.10.3 National –Provincial Working Group II ....................................................................... 67

3.10.4 Provincial-municipal Air Quality Officer’s Forums ......................................................... 67

APPENDIX A: ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENSING STATUS IN THE COUNTRY ........................ 68

APPENDIX B: GOVERNMENT AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS STATUS ................................ 83

APPENDIX C: DEPARTMENTAL AIR QUALITY PUBLICATIONS ........................................................ 85

APPENDIX D: GOVERNMENT OWNED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS ............ 86

APPENDIX E: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INSPECTORS ...................................................... 92

APPENDIX F: CRIMINAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT TAKEN BY DEA ....................... 94


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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1: The areas and type of sampling conducted in KZN ................................................................. 17

Table 2: Inventory of identifiable sources by Municipality in Limpopo .................................................... 22

Table 3: Results from vehicle testing conducted in Rusternburg ........................................................... 32

Table 4: Education and awareness raising events held in the City of Cape Town during 2015 ............. 36

Table 5: Summary rating in respect of progress against the 2012 National Framework indicator targets

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Table 6: Key milestones for the Vaal Triangle Airshed Priority Area ...................................................... 49

Table 7: Key milestones for the Highveld Priority Area .......................................................................... 54

Table 8: Key milestones for the Waterberg-Bojanala Priority Area ........................................................ 55

Table 9: Atmospheric Emission Licensing status in the Eastern Cape .................................................. 68

Table 10: Atmospheric Emission Licensing status in Free State ........................................................... 69

Table 11: Atmospheric Emission Licensing status in Limpopo Province ............................................... 70

Table 12: Atmospheric Emission Licensing status in Northern Cape Province ...................................... 77

Table 13: Atmospheric Emission Licensing status in North West .......................................................... 78

Table 14: Atmospheric Emission Licensing status in Western Cape Province ...................................... 79

Table 15: Government Air Quality Management Plans in place ............................................................ 83

Table 16: Departmental air quality publications ..................................................................................... 85

Table 17: Government owned Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations ................................................ 86

Table 18: Environmental Management Inspectors (EMIs) ..................................................................... 92

Table 19: Criminal and administrative enforcement actions taken by the national department relating to

atmospheric emissions or other AQA offences ......................................................................... 94

Table 20: Administrative enforcement actions taken by the national department relating to atmospheric

emissions or other AQA offences ............................................................................................. 96


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LIST OF FIGURES

Figure 1: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Network in Kwazulu Natal ...................................................... 16

Figure 2: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Network in North West Province ............................................ 28

Figure 3: Passive Sampling Network in North West Province................................................................ 29

Figure 4: The national average of station annual SO2 averages from 1994 to 2013 (blue solid dots). The

bar for each year represents the 90th and 10th percentile of averages. The open dots present

the median averages. ............................................................................................................... 41

Figure 5: The national average of station annual PM10 averages from 1994 to 2013 (blue solid dots). The

bar for each year represents the 90th and 10th percentile of averages. The open dots present

the median averages. ............................................................................................................... 42

Figure 6: The National Air Quality Indicator of South Africa from 1994 to 2014. .................................... 44


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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 BACKGROUND

As required by the 2012 National Framework for Air Quality Management in Republic of South Africa, the National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) must report on an annual basis on the progress relating to the implementation of the National Framework. The report is known as the National Air Quality Officer’s Annual Report. A set of indicators to be included in the National Air Quality Officer’s Annual Report are provided in Appendix 2 of the 2012 National Framework. These indicators have three basic functions, namely, to simplify, quantify and communicate key information about both the quality of air in South Africa and the efficacy of the air quality management process itself.

The assessment indicators are regarded as being -

Scientifically sound;

Easy to understand and explain;

Able to develop and illustrate trends over time and differences between geographical areas;

Sensitive to the change that they are intended to measure;

Measurable and capable of being updated regularly;

Based on readily available data and information.

In accordance with the National Framework, this report provides an assessment of the indicators and additional information relating to the implementation of the National Framework. The draft 2015 NAQO report report was presented at the 2015 Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla on 29 September 2015 at the President Hotel in Bloemfontein, Free State with the final report published by March 2016.

According to the National Framework, this report must includes:

Progress with respect to implementation of the National Framework;

A list of priority issues collated by air quality officers at a national, provincial and regional level;

An identification of recommendations that are required to improve the indicator output;

Recommendations for the development of new indicators or the amendment of existing indicators; and

A commentary by the national department on the recommendations and proposals, and taking appropriate action on these recommendations over the subsequent 12 months.

1.2 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

The National Air Quality Officer’s Annual Report is meant to provide all stakeholders with information relating to progress in the implementation of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act No. 39 of 2004) (hereinafter “the AQA”) and its National Framework and, most importantly, the efficacy of this implementation with specific reference to the objectives of the AQA, namely -

Protecting the environment by providing reasonable measures for the protection and enhancement of the quality of air in the Republic;

Protecting the environment by providing reasonable measures for the prevention of air pollution and ecological degradation;

Securing ecologically sustainable development while promoting justifiable economic and social development;

Generally giving effect to section 24(b) of the Constitution in order to enhance the quality of ambient air for the sake of securing an environment that is not harmful to the health and wellbeing of people.


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1.3 SCOPE OF THE REPORT

In line with the 2012 National Framework, all municipal Air Quality Officers, are required to submit a Municipal Air Quality Officer’s Annual Report to the provincial Air Quality Officer at least one month prior to the Annual National Air Quality Governance Lekgotla. The provincial Air Quality Officers then use these reports to inform the compilation of a Provincial Air Quality Officer’s Annual Report that is to be submitted to the National Air Quality Officer at least two weeks prior to the Air Quality Governance Lekgotla. The National Air Quality Officer has to then compile the National Air Quality Officer’s Annual Report for presentation at the Lekgotla for ratification and submission for publication.

Therefore, the development of this report has relied on contributions from all Air Quality Officers and reports from other contributing projects.

2. THE NATIONAL AIR QUALITY OFFICER’S PROLOGUE

Since the promulgation of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39) of 2004 (AQA), government has developed several regulatory tools and interventions to manage air quality. The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) continues to develop and improve air quality management tools and intervenstions to assist the local authorities in implementing their functions. Such tools includes the development of the South African Atmospheric Emission Licensing and Inventory Portal (SAAELIP). The SAAELIP consists of the web-based systems, National Atmospheric Emission Inventory System (NAEIS) and the System for the National Atmospheric Emission Licensing (SNAEL). This continuous improvements are meant for transparent governance and improve service delivery.

In addition, the DEA continues to provide support to provincial and local authorities through several capacity building initiatives. In 2015, the DEA in partnership with the National Association for Clean Air (NACA) has been rolling out the ambient air quality monitoring course through out the country. The main objective for this course is to equip air quality authorities with the skills to manage ambient monitoring networks (be it managing a contract with the service provider or in-house management of a network). This training will be concluded in the 2016/17 fianancial year.

The 2014 state of air still highlights high levels of particulate matter in some areas, with levels exceeding national ambient air quality standards considerably. Therefore, government will continue to improve and strengthen the tools and interventions towards the the reduction of of particulate matter. These interventions from National, Provinces and Municipalities are highlighted in Section 2 of this document.

Going forward, the DEA will be reviewing the 2012 National Framework for Air Quality Management in South Africa as required by Section 7 (5)(d) of the AQA to assess the available tools and their effectiveness in improving the air quality in the country.

2.1 SUMMARY PROGRESS REPORTS

2.1.1 The National Report

At the national level, the department’s air quality section, i.e. the Chief Directorate: Air Quality Management was able to deliver the following outputs during 2015 calender year:

The department’s monitoring stations in the Vaal Triangle Air-shed Priority Area (VTAPA), Highveld Priority Area (HPA) and the Waterberg-Bojanala Priority Area (WBPA) were fully operational during this reporting period. These stations are currently operated by the South African Weather Service (SAWS) as


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part of the department-SAWS agreement on air quality information; the stations are reporting the data to the South African Air Quality Information System (SAAQIS), www.saaqis.org.za;

The DEA is currently implementing the programme to support ambient air quality monitoring network owners which include training and the development of their departments monitoring plans. To this end, four day ambient air quality monitoring training has been conducted for Kwazulu-Natal, North West, Northern Cape and Free State provinces.

The National Air Quality Indicator (NAQI) was updated, and presented with the 2015 State of Air Report at the Air Quality Governance Lekgotla and is published in this report;

The South African Atmospheric Emission Licensing and Inventory Portal (SAAELIP), National Atmospheric Emission Inventory System (NAEIS) and the System for the National Atmospheric Emission Licensing (SNAEL) was completed and launched at the 2015 Annual Air Quality Lekgotla;

The NAEIS reporting regulations were finally promulgated on (Gazette No. 37830, Notice No.2014 of July 2014);

The WBPA Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) has been published (Gazette No. 39489, Notice No. 1207 of 09 December 2015). Therefore three national AQMPs (VTAPA, HPA, and WBPA) are under implementation and progress is included in this report;

The Source Apportionment Study for the VTAPA has been initiated;

The AQMP support programme ongoing with technical support provided to North West Province, Northern Cape Province, eThekwini Metropolitan, Gert Sibande, Nkangala, and Joe Gqabi Districts as well as eMalahleni Local Municipalities;

Support Program on Atmospheric Emission License (AEL) to Local Authorities is ongoing. The training included the interpretation of emission reports and the awareness on the SAAELIP system;

The 2015 Air Quality Governance Lekgotla successfully hosted from 28- 29 September 2015 in Bloemfontein, Free State. The SAAELIP was launched on 30 September 2015 by the FS MEC: Economic, Small Business Developmet, Tourism and Environmental Affairs, Mr M Mashinini;

The VTAPA Health Study completed, the report available and the the HPA Health Study initiated;

The development of Norms and standards for emission monitoring framework completed and to be submitted to the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) for accreditation;

S23– Small Scale Char and the Small Scale Charcoal Plants Declared as Controlled Emitters (Gazette No. 39220, Notice No. 602 of 18 September 2015);

Section 21 amendments were published (Gazette No. 38863, Notice No. 551 of 12 June 2015);

Public consultation for Regulations prescribing the AEL processing fee concluded and submitted to the Minister for final promulgation.

Emissions Offset Guidelines and Section 22A regulations completed, and will be promulgated early in 2016.

2.1.2 Provincial Reports

For Eastern Cape Province, the Department of Economic Development, Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEDEAT) compiled a report on behalf of the Eastern Cape Province on the progress that has been made with regard to air quality management in its jurisdiction inclusive of its respective municipalities for 2015 – .

In terms of general air quality information management, systems and monitoring, the Eastern Cape Province reported that –

http://www.saaqis.org.za/


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The monitoring stations in the province owned by both Municipal and private entities have been operating during 2015 and have been recently calibrated by accredited external parties;

The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality has two fixed and one mobile ambient air quality monitoring stations. The fixed stations monitor sulphur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen dioxide (NO2), particulate matter smaller than 10 µg per cubic meter (PM10), carbon monoxide (CO) and ozone (O3). The mobile station measures SO2, NO2 and PM10. There were no exceedences of the National Air Quality Standards with respect to the pollutants measured at The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality’s air quality monitoring stations during the year under review;

The Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is experiencing procurement challenges resulting in the gas analysers being overdue for calibration and faulty equipment could not be repaired. No valid data has been generated by the stations since 22 August 2015. Funds have been allocated for upgrading the air monitoring stations during the 2015/2016, 2016/2017, 2017/2018 financial years. A tender was advertised in December 2015 for the replacement of the faulty PM10 analyser at the East London station with a new PM10 / PM2.5 analyser; and

Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality and Coega Development Corporation are regularly reporting data to SAAQIS while Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality is trying to address this matter.

In terms of Air Quality Management Plans and Strategies, the Eastern Cape Province reported that –

The Provincial AQMP has been adopted by the provincial management. The province is making steady progress with regards to the implementation of the Provincial AQMP. The Provincial AQMP has six goals which are revolve around the following themes: Intergovernmental relationships; AQ Management is considered in planning; Adequate and competent staff; Adequate and effectively resourced Systems; Awareness and knowledge of AQ is Enhanced; and Compliance and enforcement are visible and effective;

In terms of the first theme good progress has been made. There are a number of fora established in the province to enhance communication and co-ordination. The province and Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality have active Air Quality Officers (AQOs) fora whiles other district municipalities have established broader environmental forums where air quality matters are discussed. Reporting remains an issue that requires constant attention. The province has also fullfilled the communication role between National and the Districts in the distribution of information around training and legislative developments;

On the second theme some progress has been made. There is now an adopted Air Quality Model to support air quality management and decision making with regards to new Atmospheric Emission Licenses (AELs) which are required in the Coega Development Corporation: Industrial Development Zone. The province has procured Air Dispersion software to assist Local Government when assessing AEL applications and in the longer terms to assist with the development of AQMPs. To this effect Staff have been under training on the operation of the software. The collection and feeding of data into the software will be undertaken during the next calendar year;

Training needs of staff within AQM have beeng assessed and a training needs strategy established whereby with a period of 5 years staff will be fully empowered to undertake the function fully. However as interim measure critical staff have been retrained on the NAEIS and the SNAEL systems. Currently there is extensive need for training on SAAELIP system both within the public and private sectors of the air quality fraternity;

The implementation of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality AQMP which was adopted by council in 2012 is on-going. This included the designation by Council of the Chief Environmental Health Practitioner as the municipalities’ designated AQOs. Projects undertaken since the plan was adopted include the development of an air emission inventory for the municipality as well as the development of a quality assurance system for the ambient air monitoring stations;


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The AQMP for the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality which was adopted by the council in 2011 is due for review in 2016 and the procurement process for such review will commence soon;

Amatole District Municipality is currently implementing their AQMP. During this year a follow-up monitoring exercise is being conducted in Stutterheim and Butterworth on air quality;

The development of the Joe Gqabi District Municipality AQMP is progressing slowly and training was provided by the DEA on how to utilise the AQMP development tool;

Chris Hani District Municipality is currently rolling out their AQMP. The Municipality is currently without an appointed AQO as the existing person resigned and a replacement appointment is yet to be made;

O. R Tambo District Municipality’s AQMP under implementation;

Alfred Nzo District Municipality has no AQMP with no intention to develop the plan in the current year; and

Sarah Baartman District Municipality has planned to develop and AQMP in terms of its IDP of 2015/16. To this end the procurement process has been started.

In terms of air quality by-laws, regulations, norms and standards, the Eastern Cape Province reported that–

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality has a Health Nuisance By-Law which covers both Air Quality and Noise Matters;

Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality has an air pollution control by-law and the by-law was reviewed and is in the process of being amended. The by-law has a fine schedule for air pollution related offences;

Amatole District Municipality has an Air Quality By-Law which is being implemented; and

No other District Municipality has any By-laws.

In terms of Public Awareness and Campaigns, the Eastern Cape Province reported that –

The Province has recently run an Enviroschools competition in which the theme for the high school category centered on Ozone, the Montreal Protocol and what should be done to ensure the Ozone hole did not increase. The completion was won by St Christopher School in the O. R Tambo District of the Eastern Cape. The competition was well supported and products developed by the school children was of an extremely high level;

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality arranged a visit to the East London IDZ for school children to create awareness on environment including air quality during Environmental Week;

The Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality Air Quality Forum meets on a quaterly basis and disseminates the latest developments with regards to AQM and Legislation and is well attended by AEL holders;

The Department is currently experiencing a challenge around the burning of waste by residents and municipalities. This matter was highlighted in the previous year in which we rolled out an awareness campaign discouraging the practice. The desired results have not been achieved and so the Department has proceeded to an enforcement phase. The investigative processes involving a number of municipalities in all parts of the province is proceeding with pre-compliance notices being served on 5 municipalities. Warning notices have also been served on two other private individuals for waste burning;

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality arranged a visit to the East London IDZ for school children to create awareness on air quality and the environmental during Environmental Week; and

The Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality Air Quality Forum meets on a quaterly basis and disseminates the latest developments with regards to AQM and Legislation and is well attended by Atmospheric Emission License holders.


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In terms of Atmospheric Emission Licensing, the Eastern Cape Province reported that –

In March 2015, Buffalo City Municipality Metropolitan Municipality signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Province for the AEL function to be devolved to the municipality. The MoU followed the capacitation of staff in performing the AEL function. Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality commenced performing the AEL function from 1 July 2015;

Officials from Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality, Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality and the Province attended the SAAELIP training in Midrand in July 2015; and

There is generally a problem with Environmental Assessment Practitioners who deal with the AEL/ EIA process as they are not conversant with the combined process for Greenfield applications.

More information on AEL in appendix A

In terms of Compliance and Law enforcement, the Eastern Cape Province reported that –

Currently four Municipalities have entered into a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with the Province with regards to the appointment of Environmental Management Inspectors (EMI’s). Four EMI’s have been appointed at the municipal level in the province to date. This is below the desired level. The Province has been approached by municipalities to petition for the training of EMI’s in the province and the matter is now being persued through the Provincial coordinator;

The Department had conducted twelve (12) compliance inspection on holders of Atmospheric Emission License holders and no enforcement activities had been conducted. However the Department is currently experiencing a challenge around the burning of waste by residents and municipalities. This matter was highlighted in the previous year in which we rolled out an awareness campaign discouraging the practice. The desired results have not been achieved and so the Department has proceeded to an enforcement phase. The investigative processes involving a number of municipalities in all parts of the province. Currently pre-compliance notices have been served on 5 municipalities in terms of not complying with the duty of care, Sec 28 of National Environmental Management Act (NEMA) and their Waste Licenses. Warning notices have also been served on two other private individuals for waste burning;

One Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality staff member has been trained as an EMI. His official authorisation as an EMI is being vetted by the Municipality’s legal advisors. Has conducted 110 compliance inspection, dealt with thirthy five (35) complaints and served sixteen (16) notices on different individuals; and

Four Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality staff members had been trained as EMI’s. One official had been appointed and three appointments as EMI’s have been effected. An SLA has been entered into between the Municipality and DEDEAT in terms of the designation of EMI’s. Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality have conducted thirty eight (38) Compliance inspections and received eight (8) air quality complaints. No enforcement actions have been taken.

In terms of specific air quality improvement campaigns and projects, the Eastern Cape Province reported that -

None during this reporting period.

For Free State Province, the Department of Economic, Small Business Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DESTEA) hereby on behalf of the Free State Province compiled a report on the progress that has been made with regard to air quality management in its jurisdiction inclusive of its respective municipalities for 2015 –

In terms of general air quality information management, systems and monitoring, the Free State Province reported that -


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The department, DESTEA is in the process of commissioning a feasibility study on the sitting of an ambient air quality monitoring network;

Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality is in the final stage of repairing and calibrating air quality monitoring equipments and will be able to report in the near future;

The Lejweleputswa District Municipality has surveyed industries with potential Listed Activities and listed them;

Fezile Dabi District Municipality is not conducting ambient air quality monitoring, however there is monitoring that is being conducted as part of the VTAPA Monitoring Network and industry network. No AQM information management systems have been established yet; and

There is no monitoring in Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality. The Municipality’s AQO attended training on the NAEIS and provided details of the listed activities which were captured on the system. Private business also attended this training. Data regarding boilers and small boilers is being collected throughout the district. Emission inventory reports for 2015 have been received from Total and Engen.

In terms of AQMPs and strategies, the Free State Province reported that -

The DESTEA is in the process of appointing a service provider for the review of the Provincial AQMP;

Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality provided the budget for the development of their AQMP;

The Lejweleputswa District Municipality AQMP is in the process of being reviewed;

Fezile Dabi District Municipality’s AQMP which was developed in 2010 will be reviewed in 2016/17 financial year;

Xhariep District Municipality is planning the development of an AQMP by the end of the financial year 2016/17; and

Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality has no AQMP due to lack of finances, and the province was requested to assist with funding for the development of an AQMP. Currently, AQM function has been included in the Environmental Health Budget.

In terms of air quality by-laws, regulations, norms and standards, the Free State Province reported that -

The Lejweleputswa District Municipality has no air quality by-laws or regulations have been published yet;

The Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality does have air quality by-laws which are enforced by officials in the Environmental Health Services Unit;

Fezile Dabi District Municipality’s air quality By-laws were approved by executive management, the next step will be undergoing public participation before submitting to Council for adoption and finally to Province for gazetting;

Xhariep District Municipality has a set of Environmental Health Bylaws that make specific reference to air quality management; and

Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality has no air quality by-laws in use. The National Norms and Standards are used. Municipal Health By-laws are used in certain instances of air- pollution and nuisances.

In terms of public awareness and campaigns, the Free State Province reported that -

Fezile Dabi District Municipality have ongoing AQM awareness and education activities mainly at schools;

The Lejweleputswa District Municipality has no new campaigns in the reporting period;

Mangaung Metrotropolitan Municipality has no specific awareness campaigns regarding air quality, but the topic is included in all awareness programs presented at different institutions; and


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Xhariep District Municipality hosted an air quality awareness campaign as part of its 2015/2016 Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan.

In terms of AEL, the Free State Province reported that -


In terms of compliance and law enforcement, the Free State Province reported that -

The DESTEA issued five (5) compliance notices for facilities operating without AELs;

Two official from Fezile Dabi District Municipality were trained as EMIs, but not yet designated. Compliance Monitoring and Enforcement is conducted from provincial level. Compliance is done in collaboration with provincial officials and that a number of compliance notices were issued in the jurisdictional area;

Xhariep District Municipality with the assistance of the Compliance Division of the Free State DESTEA, embarks on compliance exercises that pertain to air quality and awaits a Pre-Directive to be provided by the department to a mine in the area;

Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality:

o Silicon Smelters (Tweespruit) was issued with a closure notice in January 2015 due to being operational without an AEL. They adhered to the notice and applied for an AEL; and

o Majormatic Bricks (Harrismith) operate without an Environmental Authorization and also did not apply for an AEL. Provincial EMI’s were requested to institute legal action in terms of NEMA.

In terms of specific air quality improvement campaigns and projects, the Free State Province reported that -

Fezile Dabi District Municipality identified waste burning as another significant source and there are waste burning programmes in unlicensed land fill sites to discourage burning of waste; and

Xhariep District Municipality - in terms of its Service Delivery and Budget Implementation Plan, it will in the 3rd Quarter of the current financial year have a campaign in Letsemeng Local Municipality to raise awareness and to provide skills on the Basa Nje Ngo Magogo Project as part of its mandate in rendering air quality management services.

For Gauteng Province, the Gauteng Agriculture and Rural Development (GDARD), on behalf of the Gauteng Province, compiled a detailed report on the progress that has been made with regard to air quality management in its jurisdiction inclusive of its respective municipalities for 2015 –

In terms of general air quality information management, systems and monitoring, Gauteng Province reported that -

Gauteng formed a monitoring Sub Committee constituted by its AEL Authorities and lead by GDARD to deal with issues of ambient monitoring and reporting in order to improve reporting to SAAQIS. The aim is to have 85 % of stations in Gauteng reporting their data to SAAQIS;

Up to date, two (2) stations from Westrand District Municipality, two (2) stations from City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality and ten stations from Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality are reporting data to SAAQIS. The other remaining network, will work on this; and

The issue of lack of Opex Budget and capacity has been brought to the Political Principals through IGR meetings for assistance and support.


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In terms of AQMPs and strategies, Gauteng Province reported that –

All Gauteng municipalities have approved AQMPs and are implementing and some AQMPs are for review;

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality is in the final stage of review of their AQMP; and

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, GDARD and City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality will follow in the coming financial year.

In terms of air quality by-laws, regulations, norms and standards, Gauteng Province reported that -

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality and Westrand Ditrsict Municipality have promulgated their bylaws. However, they have challenges at the Spot Fine stage and requested GDARD Compliance unit to assist in taking the matter forward;

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municiapality is greening their by-laws and integrating with other municipal by laws and they are at public participation stage;

Metro undertook an intense vehicular emission assessment during transport month around its Sandton area. General Challenges include: Effective implementation of all air quality legislations remains a challenge due to lack of capacity in a form of warm bodies, technical skills and budget for maintenance and repairs for the ambient stations. The matter has been brought before IGR Working Committee and there were some supportive initiatives like bench mark structure for air quality, trainings involving municipal officials the Provincial Air Quality Officer was tasked to investigate and report back.

In terms of public awareness and education, Gauteng Province reported that –

Nothing reported for this period

In terms of AEL, Gauteng Province reported that –

The AEL implementation by all air emission licensing authorities (City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Sedibeng District Municipality, Westrand District Municipality and GDARD) is in place;

A total of more than sixty (60) AELs were issued during 2015 by Gauteng AEL authorities and noted challenges with variations within 2 or 3 months after issuing AEL, reporting of emissions as per AEL conditions was slow from industry side; and

Section 23 of Controlled Emitters is in progress in Gauteng to identify and register Controlled Emitters by municipalities, GDARD conducted training workshops with its municipalities on best ways to implement this issue.

More information on AELs in appendix A

In terms of compliance and enforcement, Gauteng Province reported that -

Collaboration with EMIs is intensified to ensure compliance with emission standards by industries

In terms of specific air quality improvement campaigns or projects, Gauteng Province reported that -

GDARD is to complete a feasibility study on alternative energy or renewable energy by December 2015 and intend to roll out together with municipalities in 2016. The province want to use DEA designed Offset policy from industries point of view to offset that technology to be cheaper and affordable to low dense populated areas together with municipalities. The project must also assist in creation of green jobs through utilisation of Cooperatives within informal settlements;

The target is Informal settlements as aligned to fifty (50) identified Townships by the Premier of Gauteng


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in order to improve air quality, modernise and assist Gauteng to transform to low carbon emissions;

Air Quality issues are also addressed as part of other Forums like Waste and EIA in an integrated approach;

GDARD bought two hundred and fifty (250) double plate methanol stoves it intends to pilot at informal settlement together with identified AEL authority in a priority area in order to improve air quality; and

Joburg metro will be undergoing an intense vehicular emission assessment during transport month around its Sandton area and GDARD will provide support where necessary.

For KwaZulu-Natal Province, the Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DEDTEA), on behalf of the province, compiled a detailed report on the progress that was made with regard to air quality management in its jurisdiction inclusive of its respective municipalities for 2015 –

In terms of monitoring and general air quality information management and systems, KZN Province reported that -

The DEDTEA currently owns six (6) continuous and four mobile ambient air quality monitoring stations located in Newcastle, Estcourt, Pietermaritzburg, Port Shepstone, Mandeni, Empangeni and Richards Bay. The Monitoring Stations measure the criteria pollutants as contained in the NAAQS i.e. SO2, NO2, O3, PM10 and Meteorological instruments measuring Wind Direction, Wind Speed, Temperature and Rain fall;

The DEDTEA has recently upgraded its data management system (DMS) to a more effective and efficient sytem used by the DEA and SAWS. The DMS was upgraded by SAWS and the upgrade included new data loggers and modules at each station for the purpose of live reporting to SAAQIS. The SAWS team together with the department have planned a data logger audit in September 2015, the purpose is to ensure that all loggers and instruments are communicting, update the data simm cards with contract data cards and to check that instruments are properly configured to the loggers, modules and software;

The DEDTEA has taken a new approach to maintenance of the monitoring stations and this includes both the refrence and mobile stations. The department has engaged maintenance with instrument agents and are currently finalizing long term maintenance contracts that will ensure a three year uniteruptable service with minumim downtime and high quality data capture on instruments. Previously maintenance contracts posed a challenge for the department in that turnaround time for service and repairs was poor. Those activities affect the data capture and quality. The new contracts are setup for a three year period and procurement of maintenance services are streamlined to ensure minumin downtime. Instruments will be maintained by the respective instrument agent. Contracts with the Agents have been signed in December 2015;

The data capture and quality control was compromised due to the process of setting up a new approach for maintenance. Certain instruments have not been serviced, repaired and calibrated due to these factors and the monitored data cannot be presented;

Data logging systems for reporting to SAAQIS are in place;

SAWS carried out an Audit of the Monitoring stations and data management of the systems , including diagnostic testing and advanced computational trouble shooting to ensure efficiency and conformance to monitoring criteria and guidelines;

According to presented results, gaseous pollutants are not of concern in these Municipalities however hydrogen sulphide at the iLembe District Municipality and particularly at Stanger and Mandeni are quite prevalent in the area and could pose as a nuisance;

The DEDTEA submitted AQM Plan to DEA for review, plan included responsibilities for Municipalities where the Province has a monitoring station. The Province further conducted a workshop for all municipalities to ensure that they work towards a similar plan;


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The DEDTEA also has an Ambient Monitoring Forum with membership of all KZN municipalities that are conducting ambient monitoring, the forum meets quarterly;

City of Umhlathuze, eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and Msunduzi District Municipality submitted their monitoring plans for their respective networks.

Dust Bucket and Passive Sampling Campaign: The Dust and Passive sampling campaign is a supplement to the Provincial Departments continuous ambient air quality monitoring;

Figure 1: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Network in Kwazulu Natal

The objective of this study is to acquire baseline air quality data for areas within the KZN Province where no or little air quality data exists. The study is also aimed to assist the Department in populating the air quality management plan (AQMP), furthermore the study will also help identify problem areas in KZN where continuous monitors can possibly be installed. South Africa recently promulgated the Dust Control Regulation. The results obtained from this monitoring study will be compared against these standards for compliance;

The project is conducted in two phases, the first being monitoring along the KZN coast line districts and thereafter the second phase will look at monitoring inland districts. Phase one has been completed and annual results are presented on this report. The monthly reports have been completed and currently the annual report is being finalized, once that is completed the reports will be available on SAAQIS;

The second phase of the study has been sent out to prospective service providers, the section is awaiting an appointment of a service provider. The second phase will comprise of the inland district municipalities being sampled. The relevant Air Quality officers for those districts have been notified about the sampling and site identification process will be initiated with the Department;


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There were no operational problems encountered for dust fallout monitoring and a sample return of 100% was achieved. The operational problems started on August whereby one site was stolen at Msunduzi district municipality. A sample return of 97% was achieved. After that Vandalism was experienced throughout the sampling period with gaseous pollutants particularly in iLembe District Municipality;

Monitoring at Msunduzi:

o Central Station: The new central station is located in the City Hall parking area. The station was re-commissioned during the month of August 2015. A carbon monoxide (CO) analyzer and meteorological sensors have been procured and have been added to the station

o Edendale Station: The station was in Plessislaer (Herchensonn Road). Due to the station being in an area vulnerable to cable theft (during July 2012 and March 2013), and theft of fencing, computers and other fitments (during January and July 2014), the Sub-Unit decided to re-site the station. Permission was sought from Shuter and Shooter Publishers (Pty) Ltd., owners of the property diagonally opposite the current station site, to house the station on their property which is well secured. Arrangements were made to move the station and Shuter and Shooter committed to provide a temporary electrical connection pending the station being connected directly to the Municipal grid. However, the entire station structure was stolen during December 2014, and the Sub-Unit is currently awaiting the processing of the insurance claim, and replacement of the station.

o Oribi Airport Station: The new Oribi airport station is located at the airport and was commissioned during August 2015. Although the location of the monitoring station was approved by airport management, the Sub-Unit has recently been informed by aviation authorities that the station is causing an obstruction to air traffic control and needed to be relocated urgently due to the severe safety risk posed to incoming aircraft. As an interim measure, the station has been switched off until it can be relocated. A new location within the secured parking area has been identified as a suitable site, and a service provider has been appointed to move and re-commission the station.

Table 1: The areas and type of sampling conducted in KZN

NO. DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

LOCAL MUNICIPALITY

NUMBER OF DUST BUCKETS

NUMBER OF PASSIVE SAMPLERS

SO2/NO2 H2S BTEX

1. iLembe KwaDukuza (Ballito/Salt Rock)

4 2

2.

KwaDukuza (Stanger)

4 3 4 2

3. Mapomulo 4 1

4. Ndwedwe 4 1

5. Mandeni 4 2 4 4

6. Umgungundlovu Edendale 4 1

7. Northdale 4 1

8. Howick 4

9. Sisonke Ixopo 4 1

10. Kokstad 4 1

11. Ugu Sezella 4 1

12. Port Shepstone 4

Total 48 14 8 6


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In terms of AQMPs and strategies, Kwazulu Natal Province reported that -

The Ugu District Municipality has completed its AQMP.The AQMP will serve to direct air quality initiatives specific to the Municipality;

The ToR for the appointment of the Service Provider is being considered by the Umgungundlovu District Municipality;

The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality AQMP under review, expected to be complete December 2015. Meeting to be held early December to finalise comments by all Stakeholders and to amend/ finalise AQMP;

Due to budget constraint for AQMP’s, the Harry Gwala District Municipality has not commenced. It will be a priority in the ensuing financial period;

The KZN Province has compiled its ToR to initiate its AQMP. There is a phased program me to ensure the remaining Districts that do not have an AQMP will be covered in our study;

Amajuba District Municipality’s AQMP is underdevelopment. The Service Provider has done the draft AQMP as well as draft air quality by-laws. The public participation process for the Draft AQMP needs to be conducted but due to financial constrains there are difficulties in completing this whole project.

In terms of air quality by-laws, regulations, norms and standards, Kwazulu Natal Province reported that –

The first draft of the air quality management Bylaws has been issued for Umhlathuze Municipality. The full report will be presented to the Community Services Portfolio Committee as soon as the tariffs have been approved by the Magistrate;

The Ugu District Municipality has finalised its Air Quality By-laws;

Amajuba District Municipality is in the process of concluding its process for gazetting its Air Quality By-laws;

The UMgungundlovu District Municipality’s draft bylaws have been presented to and adopted by the Community Services Portfolio committee and the Municipal council and they are currently in the process of promulgation. The TOR for AQMP also provides for a review of the air quality bylaws and amendments will be made accordingly;

The Province has submitted various comments on draft Regulations relating to air quality management;

Regular meetings are being held with the eThekwini Legal Section to finalise by-laws. It has been acknowledged that this has to be done taking into account existing legislation including NEM; AQA (S21 & S23) and with Legislation still in draft format and therefore a challenge to formalize.

The Provincial Municipal Air Quality Officers Forum Meetings took place on 13 March 2015, 30 June 2015, 18 September 2015 and 27 November 2015.

In terms of public awareness and education, Kwazulu Natal Province reported that -

Nothing reported for this reporting period.

In terms of AEL, Kwazulu Natal Province reported that –

The Department was involved in several AELs with Municipalities, either providing assistance in the compilation thereto or devising the Licence at Municipalities that lack the skills and competence;

Assistance were afforded to the following Municipalities concerning their Licenec Applications. It is stated that there was a direct response in some cases where the province supported, reviewed, evaluated and contrived the AEL in association with the designated AQO. These being, Amajuba District Municipality, Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality, Ilembe District Municipality, Zululand District Municipality and Umgungundlovu District Municipality.


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Presently Ilembe District Municipality is in the process of re-advertising the position of Senior Environmental Practitioner to b e involved in Air Quality Management;

The matter is compounded on, if not two, Municipalities not taking this function seriously and delays in the appointment of personnel to this all important position;

The Department has taken a bold stand and has declined the delegation from three District Municipalities and has positively led to the creation and appointment of posts in the Municipalities for Managers and Senior Managers to take on the responsibilities;

Five (5) AELs were dealt with in the KZN Province. There were no Appeals thus far on any AEL issued in the KZN Province;

Amajuba District Municipality: Quantum Crushing and Screening, 2nd extended PAEL;

Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality, 3 new Licence applications received during December 2015.


In terms of compliance and enforcement, KwaZulu-Natal Province reported that -

The Umgungundlovu District Municipality responded to numerous illegal burning complaints. A strategic partnership is being formed with the Fire Department to ensure that illegal burning is stopped;

Amajuba District Municipality has continuous odour complains fron Newcastle abattoir. The excessive

smoke from Arcellor Mittal on 02/08/2015;

Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality: Odour complaints emanating from spent oil recycling and distillation is receiving attention in the Cato Ridge area.29 Complaints of odurs etc received most of which were from the South Durban Basin. A few of these will be addressed in terms of AEL control measures/ conditions. Complaints being addressed by means of statutory notices, letters to the companies concerned and meetings with the respective installations responsible for the problem etc;

The City of uMhlathuze, Air Quality Management Unit issued notices to various industries during the period of January to September 2015. These include Induna Logistic Terminals, Best Cut Meat Factory and Transnet. Moreover, five (5) non-compliance reports were issued to the facilities based on the non-conformances found;

Msunduzi District Municipality: Strong odours were alleged to be emanating from FFS and the tannery in the Edendale area. Inspections were carried out and it was confirmed that a strong smell emanated from both the industries and was a nuisance to the any community in the prevailing wind direction. Odour management plans have been requested. The Msunduzi also intending to re-establish the Edendale Air quality forum, as the authority, in responding more efficiently and it will also allow in the public to have a better understanding and response to the industries in his area;

o Complaints were received regarding emissions from KZN Tissue based in Mkondeni. Our inspections revealed that large particulates were being discharged onto neighboring properties, via the stack from their boiler (< 10mw) and windblown particulate from coal storage area. A compliance notice was served and the matter was addressed as a nuisance. As part of their efforts to abate the nuisance, they have firstly replaced the grit arrestors and have also checked the quality of coal being used. They are further exploring other engineering controls to completely abate the nuisance. The complainants are presently monitoring the situation and no further complaints have been received over the past two months.

o The consistent plume of smoke emitted from Willowton Oil and Cake Mills is of concern and the District, together with Msunduzi Municipality has been engaging with the industry to reduce emissions. Whilst the industry falls under the 50mw heat input for their respective boilers, they were advised of their legal obligation to comply with the small control emitter regulations. They have committed to make certain changes to the fuel currently used and have also advised of


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their intention to install a new boiler within the year that will accommodated the complete burning of husks. A compliance notice regarding emissions which are in contravention of the small boilers regulations was served on management. They have responded with three options, (i) stop the use of sunflower husk and only use coal. Invest in a new coal fired boiler (ii) outsourcing of steam production on condition that the service provider ensures compliance with emission standards and (iii) if for any reason the above does not materialize, then the last option is to invest in further engineering controls .i.e. installing scrubbers to boiler 1 and 2. The plant is being monitored.

o Epol - Nearby residents have continuously complained about the offensive odour from the above plant. A compliance notice was served however the problem continued towards the end of 2015. The Municipality’s legal services unit were preparing for legal action. The legal team of the industry negotiated a 3 month period in which they promised to have the matter resolved. This period ended in December 2015. Since then there has been very few complaints. Complaints were received on two occasions when the plant experienced a breakdown. The industry has resorted to employing an Environmental Consultant and Air Quality specialist to assist with resolving their problem. A meeting will be arranged by the company during early April 2016 to inform all IAP’s on the industry’s plan to eliminate the associated odour.

o Willowfountain Quarry: Complaints regarding air quality matters at the above site were referred to and are being dealt by the Department of Mineral Resources.

o Update of Fuel Burning Appliances in the Msunduzi Area: An update of all fuel burning appliances have begun. This includes the registration of new FBA’s and an update of previous registrations. This process will continue during the next quarter.

General Enforcement matters: The Environmental Health unit of the Msunduzi Municipality have been involved in many other air quality related matters during the course of 2015. These include, attending to complaints regarding indiscriminate burning, dust/fumes nuisance matters, odour nuisances etc. Compliance notices were served and burn permits were also issued during this period.

In terms of specific Air quality improvement campaigns or projects, Kwazulu Natal Province reported that -

In 2000, the Medical Research Council conducted a preliminary health study in Richards Bay and found that there was a high level of public concern about air quality and the associated health impacts in the area. Due to the increasing industrial activity and vehicle traffic, communities perceive the area to have high levels of atmospheric pollution and that exposure to these atmospheric contaminants is directly causing upper and lower respiratory tract infections amongst the local population;

Data from the study is being analysed and the draft report is being prepared. Sufficient ambient monitoring data has been collected from Arboretum, Brackenham,Mandlazini, Meer-en-See and the Esikhawini area is now being explored for monitoring. Questionnaires and lung function tests and dispersion modelling are being finanlised.

The findings revealed:

o A passive badge monitoring campaign was undertaken whereby air quality hot spot areas were identified within the Richards Bay study region. This study was also used to identify suitable locations for four AeroQuals™ AQM60 to be installed for the monitoring campaign;

o It was found that the main population group frequenting the clinics are females and the main age group is not the elderly as expected, but young to middle-aged adults, who are generally expected to be the least susceptible to air pollution. Children under 20 years old visited the clinic the least. Socio-economic factors may, however, heavily impact these results;

o The review of medical records of all patients who attended the Richards Bay and Mandlanzini Clinics between 2009 and 2011 showed that 12% of patients were diagnosed with symptoms related to the respiratory system. The trends in respiratory condition cases indicate that coughing, chest pains, wheezing, flu, fever, headaches and asthma are the most prevalent. There is very little seasonal


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variation in the occurrence of respiratory symptoms with the minor exception of increased asthma during summer and spring and increased flu and fever during winter periods;

o The data derived from clinic medical records is supported by the findings from the questionnaire data, which indicated that the majority of persons who completed the questionnaires, considered their health to be good to very good. Furthermore, the minority of those completing the questionnaire experienced respiratory conditions;

o In addition, data collected from spirometer tests further validated the findings mentioned above. The majority of respondents are classified as having normal respiration (60%) with obstructive respiration accounting for 30% and the balance being associated with restrictive respiration. As anticipated, restrictive respiration, associated with lung infections such as Pneumonia and Tuberculosis, was found to be prevalent in the young patients (0-20 years old). Obstructive respiration, which is associated with Emphysema, appears to increase with age. Unfortunately, the test sample size for both the young and elderly was minimal; therefore, caution should be taken when analysing this data as it may be skewed;

o The majority of respondents to the questionnaire resided in Mandlanzini and Mzingazi (67%), with those from Aquadene, Brackenham, Wildenweide and Veldenvlei as the next dominant residential location (17%). It was anticipated that in lower income residential areas, such as Mandlanzini, there would be an increase in the use of biomass fuels in households which could be expected to be a cause of respiratory conditions. Instead, the data indicated that the majority of people who completed the questionnaires, resided in the Mandlanzini residential area and utilised electricity as a single source of fuel;

o The final component of the study aimed to assess the spatial aspects of exposure to adverse air quality. These included dispersion simulations, geospatial assessments and analysis of available in-situ air quality measurements. The results identified at least four priority areas in which air pollution can be expected to have the greatest impact on health. The largest is around the Richards Bay industrial area. The other three are around Felixton, around Empangeni and the area just south of Nseleni.

DETEA will seek comments from Interested and Affected Parties, NGO’s and stakeholders to accept the

findings.

For Limpopo Province, the Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET), on behalf of the province, compiled a detailed report on the progress that was made with regard to air quality management in its jurisdiction inclusive of its respective municipalities for 2015 –

In terms of monitoring and general air quality information management and systems, Limpopo Province reported that -

There are sixteen (16) operational government-owned monitoring sites with continuous and passive monitoring stations, installed in the province. The monitoring stations provide information in various time periods. Information is used to identify pollution trends and hotspots. The measurements are also used for predicting future pollution levels by conducting dispersion modelling and to feed into SAAQIS;

LEDET operates one continuous ambient air quality monitoring station measuring SO2, NOX, O3, CO, BTEX, PM10 and PM2.5 as well as meteorological parameters. The station is situated in Phalaborwa and started operating in June 2013. SO2 and PM10 levels are of concern from June there is high picks of O3 with thirteen (13) exceedances recorded for August 2015. The Station is reporting data to SAAQIS;

LEDET has purchased a portable ambient air quality monitoring equipment for screening purposes. The monitoring station will measure SO2, NO2, O3, CO, VOCs, and PM10 as well as meteorological parameters. The equipment is to be installed in Musina Local Municipality in order to assess the impacts


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of high traffic volumes associated with the proximity of the area to the international border. Site preparations have been concluded and equipment installations will be finalised in the third quarter of 2015/16 Financial Year;

Capricorn District Municipality: A network of five (5) monitoring stations comprising of continuous monitors (E-samplers) for PM10 and passive diffusive samplers for SO2, NO2, O3, and BTEX is being used to assess baseline air quality and identification of areas of concern in the district. Results indicate that pollutants being monitored are well below the national ambient air quality standards and thus acceptable air quality levels. The district municipality has relatively good air quality with no exccedances for the pollutants measured. The monitoring results are currently not reported to SAAQIS;

Sekhukhune District Municipality: Operates one (1) continuous air quality monitoring station measuring SO2, NOX, O3, CO BTEX, Hg and Particulates (PM10 and PM2.5) which has been re-commissioned in July 2014 in Tubatse Local Municipality (Dilokong Hospital). The station is currently not reporting to SAAQIS;

Mopani District Municipality: Operates one (1) continuous air quality monitoring station measuring SO2, NOX, O3, CO BTEX, and Particulates (PM10, PM2.5 and PM1) has been commissioned in May 2014 in Greater Tzaneen Local Municipality (Tzaneen Disaster Centre). The station is currently not reporting to SAAQIS;

The DEA operates three (3) continuous ambient air quality monitoring station purchased measuring SO2, NOX, O3, CO, BTEX, and PM10 as well as meteorological parameters. The stations are situated in the Waterberg-Bojanala Priority Area (Lephalale, Thabazimbi, Mogalakwena) and started operating in June 2012. SO2 and PM10 levels are of concern, a number of exceedances of the NAAQS for daily average have been recorded. The stations are reporting data to SAAQIS; and

The Province maintains an inventory of sources wherein records of all identifiable industrial sources including their operational and legal status are kept. There are fourty eight (48) industrial sources identified in Capricorn District Municipality, thirty five (35) in Waterberg District Municipality, fourty eight (48) in Sekhukhune District Municipality, fifty nine (59) in Mopani District Municipality, and twenty six (26) in Vhembe District Municipality. There’s a total of fifty nine (59) listed industries, thirty nine (39) of which are licensed.

Table 2: Inventory of identifiable sources by Municipality in Limpopo

DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY NUMBER OF FACILITIES

LISTED FACILITIES

LISENCED FACILITIES

Capricorn District Municipality 48 10 09

Waterberg District Municipality 35 19 12

Sekhukhune District Municipality 48 09 04

Mopani District Municipality 59 14 09

Vhembe District Municipality 26 07 05

TOTAL 216 59 39

In terms of air quality management plans and strategies, Limpopo Province reported that -

The LEDET has developed a Provincial AQMP which under implementation is due for printing and publication. The plan outlines measures for improving air quality in the province in collaboration with various internal and external stakeholders;

Capricorn District Municipality’s AQMP under implementation and the process is underway to review the plan in-house. The Municipality will be developing the climate change response strategy during the current financial year;

Sekhukhune District Municipality’s AQMP under implementation;


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Waterberg District Municipality’s AQMP under implementation;

Mopani District Municipality has developed their AQMP. The gap identified within their AQMP was lack of ambient monitoring hence a continuous ambient air monitoring project initiated; and

Vhembe District Municipality is in the process of developing their AQMP. A service provider has been appointed to develop the AQMP in September 2014. The AQMP development process is in progress and a baseline assessment report is due to be published for public comment.

In terms of air quality by-laws, regulations, norms and standards, Limpopo Province reported that -

Three district municipalities in the province are in the process of developing AQM by-laws, namely:

Capricorn District Municipality, air quality by-laws has been drafted and consultation with local municipalities was conducted. The bylaws have been submitted to legal department of the municipality for review and comments;

Waterberg District Municipality has developed their air quality by-laws and awaiting publication. The by-laws have been submitted to government printers for printing;

Sekhukhune District Municipalit’s air quality by-laws drafted due for public participation; and

Vhembe District Municipality has now finalised their air quality by-laws finalized July 2011 and now the District municipality is finalizing the fine schedule.

In terms of public awareness and education, Limpopo Province reported that -

Educators’ air quality awareness workshop was conducted with educators from Waterberg, Capricorn, Sekhukhune and Mopani District Municipalities as part of the “2015 Schools for Clean Air Campaign”;

Consultations with respect to “Care for Air & Breath Clean Programme” were carried out with industrial facilities within the province; and

Air quality and climate change awareness was conducted to ward committee members in four local municipalities and to a tribal authority at one local municipality within Capricorn District.

In terms of AEL, Limpopo Province reported that -

Capricon District Municipality is implementing the AEL system and maintains an AEL applications database and is updated regularly. There are two (2) active AEL applications which are on hold pending submission of additional information one of which is an amendment. A total of nine (9) AELs have been issued to date. Five (5) AELs have been issued during the reporting period (January 2015 – to December 2015);

Four district municipalities, Mopani, Vhembe, Waterberg and Sekhukhune have delegated the licensing function to the provincial department; and

The LEDET maintains an AEL applications database that is updated regularly. There are twenty nine (29) active AEL applications (twelve AELs under official drafting, three AEL applications under official review and fourteen suspended pending submission of additional information by applicant). A total of Forty One (41) AELs have been issued to date. Ten (10) AELs have been issued during the reporting period (January

2015 – to December 2015). More information on AELs in appendix A

In terms of compliance and enforcement, Limpopo Province reported that -

Twenty eight (28) facilities were inspected and monitored with regard to their air quality management performance. Ten (10) facilities in Capricorn District, five (05) facilities in Mopani District, three (3) facilities in Sekhukhune District, two (2) facilities in Vhembe District and eight (8) facilities in Waterberg District; and


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Two compliance inspection were conducted in Sekhukhune (Lion ferrochrome) and Waterberg (PPC Dwaalboom).

In terms of specific air quality improvement campaigns or projects, Limpopo Province reported that -

None was reported for this reporting period.

For Mpumalanga Province, the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA), on behalf of the province, compiled a detailed report on the progress that was made with regard to air quality management in its jurisdiction inclusive of its respective municipalities for 2015 –

In terms of monitoring and general air quality information management and systems, Mpumalanga Province reported that -

The Mpumalanga ambient air quality monitoring network comprises five (5) stations located in the IM Manchu Secondary School, Balfour (Dipaliseng Municipality); Greendale High School at eMalahleni (Emalahleni Municipality); NG Wes Kerk in Middelburg (Steve Tshwete Municipality); Igugulabasha Primary School in Standerton (Lekwa Municipality) and Delpark Primary School in Delmas (Victor Khanye Municipality). The Mpumalanga AAQMN together with the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) monitoring network provide a comprehensive monitoring system for the second Declared Priority Area namely the Highveld Priority Area (HPA);

Four stations of the Mpumalanga AAQMN has been operational since December 2008 to August 2013 and monitors a wide range of pollutants. The air pollutants monitored include: CO; SO2; NOx; O3; Mercury (Hg); PM and the Volatile Organic Compounds (BTEX);

These four stations were managed by the service provider whose contract to manage the four stations has run its course and came to an end on the 30th of August 2013, however there is a principle agreement to have the network being managed by South African Weather Services, (SAWS). Once the SLA is concluded, the stations will be back online and reporting to SAAQIS;

Discussions of ensuring that the stations’ performance is not affected in future by change of contract are at advanced stage within the Department, hence the new agreement will explore initiative of developing inhouse technicians (first prize is to employ a technician who will be based and trained at SAWS, subjecting two officials to hands on training by shadowing the service provider’s technicians when they do monthly routine maintenance);

DARDLEA has subsequently procured a monitoring station that has been installed in Delpark Primary School, Victor Khanye Local Municipality; the project was completed by end of June 2015;

The Mpumalanga network is complimented by the DEA owned and SAWS managed Highveld Priority Area network, which has five monitoring stations that are functional;

Furthermore the data sharing agreements between DEA and a number of privately owned stations, especially with the parastatals operating within the Highveld area provides much needed air quality data to make up for the loss of coverage from the Mpumalanga Government owned stations; and

The Province takes note of the efforts of Steve Tshwete Local Municipality for reviving their ambient air monitoring station which is located in Mhluzi Township, this station shall be reporting to SAAQIS in due course, once they are confident of their data.

In terms of air quality management plans and strategies, Mpumalanga Province reported that -

A team has been established comprising of DARDLEA; the eight (8) affected local municipalities (AQOs), the three districts, and the DEA. The team is involved in the implementation of the HPA-AQMP through Implementation Task Teams that meet continuously;


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The AQMP for the HPA was compiled in 2011. The affected authorities involved in the HPA have decided to use the HPA AQMP as the basis upon which the Provincial AQMP will be developed. A discussion framework document for the compilation of the Mpumalanga AQMP has been compiled and is under discussion. The Department is committed to finalising the Provincial AQMP by the end of the Financial Year 2015/16;

Ehlanzeni District Municipality is now finalising talks to get assistance from DEA AQMP Support Programme to ensure that they kick start the development of their AQMP;

There are discussions that have been initiated by the Province to get Nkomazi Local Municipality supported, by the sugar milling facility, RCL Foods, in terms of air quality studies towards development of their AQMP;

The Nkangala District Municipality developed their municipal AQMP which has been adopted by Council in June 2015;

Gert Sibande District Municipality have finalised their Draft AQMP which was an inhouse initiative of developing the District and Local municipalities AQMP. Currently undergoing public participation before being tabled and adopted by Councils by the end of 2015/16 FY;

The DARDLEA and the DEA continue to provide technical support to the three district municipalities, including capacity building initiatives;

The Mpumalanga Air Quality Officers’ Forum, was convened by the Department since it is a platform where the Provincial AQO discusses current air quality matters with the all the Municipal AQOs. The focus was more on air quality management planning and Dust Regulation implementation;

Gert Sibande District Municipality has been convening their Air Quality Stakeholder Forum and Authorities Forum which is a platform where the District AQOs discusses air quality matters with local municipal AQOs and various air quality stakeholders including industries;

Nkangala District Municipality has been convening their AQOs’Forum which is a platform where the District AQO discusses air quality matters with local municipal AQOs and have included a programme of AEL holding facilities visit by the members of the forum in order to familiarise the local AQOs with the industries within their jurisdiction and also to conduct air quality legislation compliance promotion;

Ehlanzeni District Municipality has been convening their Integrated Environmental Management Forums which is a platform where the District AQO discusses amongst others air quality matters with local municipal AQOs; and

DARDLEA together with the District Municipalities that are within the HPA are members of Working Group II which is a platform where the National AQO discusses air quality matters with Provincial AQOs as a technical committee of MINTECH.

In terms of air quality by-laws, regulations, norms and standards, Mpumalanga Province reported that -

Gert Sibande District Municipality compiled an air quality management By-law which covers the District and it’s Local Municipalities;

Steve Tshwete Local Municipality has already developed its air quality management By-law which has been approved by the Municipal Council;

The Ehlanzeni District Municipality has compiled their air quality management By-law;

Nkangala District Municipality appointed a service provider to develop their air quality by-law as part of their AQMP development; and

Other municipalities are in the process of appraising their air quality performance and improvement plans, including air quality regulatory instruments.


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In terms of public awareness and education, Mpumalanga Province reported that -

The DARDLEA has built in air quality awareness modules in its Environmental Empowerment Services programme framework. These initiatives, however, are geared towards public awareness on general aspects and principles of environmental awareness;

During the launch of the fifth ambient air quality monitoring station in June 2015, the community was given information on air quality monitoring through a pamphlet that had eye catching and easy to remember story line told in form of a cartoon;

Furthermore the District Municipalities have extensive environmental awareness activities which are rolled out through their respective annual schedules.

In terms of AEL, Mpumalanga Province reported that -

The DARDLEA is currently performing the AEL function for Ehlanzeni District Municipality only. This is in terms of a Service Level Agreement which has been going on from 2010 to date and is also subject to review at the insistence of either party. The EDM has been made aware that this delegation cannot be for a permanent basis thus they are gearing up their capacity to ensure that in the near future this function reverts back to them;

Gert Sibande District Municipality has been performing the function since 1 April 2010;

Nkangala District Municipality has taken over the Atmospheric Emission Licensing function as of the 01st of July 2013; and

The Mpumalanga licensing authorities, together with DEA have been successfully collaborating in effecting the licensing regime and the requirements of the Act, recently being considerations of compliance timeframe postponement applications and the appeals thereto.


In terms of compliance and enforcement, Mpumalanga Province reported that –

The Nkangala District Municipality has a programme of visiting AEL holding facilities with aim of ascertaining levels of compliance to the conditions and promote compliance thereto;

Gert Sibande continues to conduct municipal initiated facility inspections with a capacity to enforce; and

Furthermore all Districts participate fully in joint strategic inspections which are conducted with DEA and DARDLEA.

In terms of specific air quality improvement campaigns or projects, the Mpumalanga Province reported that -

The DARDLEA convenes annual World Environment Day (WED) and associated campaigns, including air pollution awareness campaigns on a regular basis, for 2015 the WED was coupled with launch of the fifth ambient air quality monitoring station;

DARDLEA hosted the inaugural Mpumalanga Province Environmental Summit – 2015, which had focused on the impact of activities in mining, waste management and air quality management on environmental sustainability and job opportunities creation; and

The Districts continue to rollout comprehensive awareness campaigns which are carefully planned and captured in their annual programme.


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For the Northern Cape Province, the Department of Environment and Nature Conservation (DENC), on behalf of the province, compiled a detailed report on the progress that was made with regard to air quality management in its jurisdiction inclusive of its respective municipalities for 2015 –

In terms of monitoring and general air quality information management and systems, the Northern Cape Province reported that -

The department (DENC) and municipalities have no continuous monitoring stations, however DENC has nine (9) passive monitoring stations across three districts namely: John Taolo Gaetsewe District (three station at Bankhara, Seoding & Kuruman), Z F Mgcawu District (Keidebeest, Louisvalle and Paballelo) and in Namakwa District (three stations at Springbok, Okiep and Bergsig); and

Francis Baard has an active PM10, PM2.5 station. DEA also has a Background monitoring station in the Nieuwoudtville area in Namakwa District.

In terms of AQMPs and strategies, the Northern Cape Province reported that -

The AQMP development for the Province is underway with assistance from DEA; DEA was approached by Province to assist in the AQMP development process. The first engagement took place on the 24th August 2015; and

Province is currently busy populating spreadsheets for the emissions inventory.

In terms of air quality by-laws, regulations, norms and standards, Northern Cape Province reported that -

None reported during this reporting period.

In terms of public awareness and education, the Northern Cape Province reported that -

Several Provincial Municipal forums were held namely: 4th March 2015 Air Quality forum was held in Springbok and on the 5th in Khaima Pofadder in the Namakwa District; and

A forum was also convened in Sutherland Kareehoogland Municipality in June. Presentations were made during municipal workshops across the Province as well as at other forum e.g. Kgatelopele, Dikgatlong and Tsantsabane forum.

In terms of AEL, the Northern Cape Province reported that -


In terms of compliance and enforcement, the Northern Cape Province reported that -

The P. A Walter scrapyard, Danielskuil Steenwerke, MEAPSA steelworks, Veekos (animal feed) and Tempo steene were issued with Dust notices, and all have since put abatement equipment in place and all are conducting Dust-fall out monitoring and reporting results to DENC.

In terms of specific air quality improvement campaigns or projects, the Northern Cape Province reported that -

Indoor air quality assessments were conducted in the Smarties and Winsorton low income communities in Francis Baard and Z F Mgcawu, where twenty four (24) household were surveyed, hundred and twenty (120) pot plants were distributed during this project;

Further surveys were conducted in the Sutherland area, where twenty (20) households were surveyed eighty (80) pot plants were distributed; and

Further indoor air quality surveys were conducted in Hebron, Mandela Square and Extension 5 in the Winsorton area.


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For the North West Province, the Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development (READ) on behalf of the province, compiled a detailed report on the progress that was made with regard to air quality management in its jurisdiction inclusive of its respective municipalities for 2015 –

In terms of monitoring and general air quality information management and systems, the North West Province reported that –

The North West ambient air monitoring network consists of the fifteen (15) Industry privately owned monitoring stations, seven (7) ambient air monitoring stations owned by the NW Province and Rustenburg Local Municipality owns and maintains three (3) ambient monitoring stations. All of government owned stations are reporting to SAAQIS. See appendix D for stations locations and the pollutants measured;

Lichtenburg and Kanana started reporting from the 10th and 11th June 2015. As at 30th June 2015 total data recovery rate for validated data was at 81% for all the commissioned monitoring stations in NW;

Damonsville station experienced power related issues from the 23 to 30th June 2015;

The Bakgatla station located at Boikhutso clinic in Lichtenburg had fault in the Particulate Material analyser memory card from 16th to 30th June 2015;

The particulate matter exceedences for the 24 hour averaged periods observed at recently commissioned Lichtenburg- Bakgatla will be monitored as data recovery rate improves and becomes acceptable to enable drawing conclusions; and

As clearly outlined in the NW ambient monitoring network monthly reports, there have not been any exceedences above the NAAQS for all the stations in the NW monitoring network.

Figure 2: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Network in North West Province

Passive Sampling campaign project: The NW Province, department of READ contracted University of North West from 31st April 2014 to the 31st March 2015 to conduct passive sampling at sites which are not having active ambient monitoring stations especially at Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality; and

Monthly average SO2, NO2 and O3 concentrations were measured at ten (10) sites in the North West Province and compared to South African air quality standard limits. From the results presented for the


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sampling period 1 April 2014 – 31 March 2015 the SO2, NO2 and O3 concentrations were well below the South African standard limits(NAAQS) at all the sites. From a logistic perspective, the sampling field collections were very efficient with only four samplers not returned from the sites during the entire sampling campaign.

Figure 3: Passive Sampling Network in North West Province

In terms of AQMPs and strategies, the North West Province reported that -

The North West Province AQMP review has been completed;

The Bojanala District Municipality will review their AQMP in 2016/17 financial year. The District is part of the Multi-stakeholder Reference Group for the current development of the Waterberg-Bojanala Priority Area AQMP. All the meetings were attended by district together with associated municipalities;

Rustenburg Local Municipality was reviewing its 2014/15 AQMP when the municipality drained all its resources at the final draft Baseline Assessment stage of the project. The project will be continued upon availability of funds to remunerate the service provider should the council give approval;

Rustenburg Local municipality is doing the vehicle emission control project and also busy with database for activities regulated in the municipality;

Madibeng Local Municipality intends to develop its AQMP in 2016/17 financial year should council approve and adopt budget;

Dr Kenneth Kaunda has started developing District AQMP in July/August 2014. Public consultative meetings were held in all major centres of all 4 constituent municipalities from the 18th to 19th February 2015; (Ventersdorp, Klerksdorp, Wolmaraanstad and Potchefstroom town halls respectively. The AQMP development consultative process was formally concluded in 28th May 2015 upon the last sitting of the PSC. The final draft awaiting council approval;

Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality has appointed the service provider to develop AQMP;


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Ngaka Modiri Molema District Municipality was advised to request DEA and READ to assist with in-house development of an AQMP because of lack of resources;

The Waterberg Bojanala Priority Area AQMP has been completed;

Municipal Provincial AQO’s forum meeting scheduled once a quarter is the most important media for disseminating Best Practices in relation to air quality management throughout the Province. Two meetings were attended by all stakeholders in this current financial year;

Dr Ruth Air Quality forum is the latest initiative from Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati District Municipality with an aim to identify all listed activities and controlled emitters. The vision is to strengthen compliance enforcement but also assist air quality awareness and intervention strategies;

Facilities were identified in the region that required compliance intervention and various engagements are already bearing results;

KIMC-Klerksdorp Incinerator Monitoring Committee is schedule each quarter and is formulated amongst incinerator operators and local authorities within the jurisdiction of KIMC. The forum objective is to share information regarding best pollution mitigation strategies for Klerksdorp wasteman incinerators;

NAPCoF- Association of all major industries in the North West Province. Province attends all quarterly forum meetings with a view to understand industries challenges regarding implementation of pollution abatement measures in their individual facilities and also to help industry to fully contextualise the Mandate of regulatory authorities whilst forging a symbiotic relationship in areas where technical expertise are deficient such as ambient air quality monitoring and management; and

KOSH- forum for industries in Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality. Three (3) KOSH Air Quality meetings held in 2015.

In terms of air quality by-laws, regulations, norms and standards, North West Province reported that -

Bojanala Platinum District Municipality has gazetted its air quality by-laws in 2014;

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality has its by-laws gazetted in 2012;

Madibeng Local Municipality had their by-laws gazetted in 2014;

Rustenburg Local Municipality ‘s Air Pollution By-laws were being reviewed in 2014/15 public participation processes were held in June 2015 in all 30 wards; and

Tlokwe Local Municipality - Draft Air Pollution and Noise Control by-laws have been submitted. It will follow now the formal route for adoption and promulgation.

In terms of public awareness and education, the North West Province reported that –

The province has organised the following training programmes for staff and municipalities:

o Ambient monitoring training for five (5) READ staff and nineteen (19) municipality officials

o EMI training for six (6) municipality officials;

o Dust Control Regulations Training, five (5) officials from READ and seventeen (17) officials from two District Municipalities;

o Two (2) officials attended the SAAELIP on behalf of the READ;

o Four (4) READ officials attended the NAEIS training; and

o Officials from Bojanala Platinum District and READ attended the Mining Emission Inventory training in April 2015 as part of capacity building exercise developed by DEA for Authorities (AQOs managing air quality).

Bojanala Platinum District Municipality had put up NO BURNING ALLOWED signboards throughout the Madibeng and the Rustenburg local Municipalities;


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Rustenburg local municipality held air quality monitoring awareness with schools and one on one community campaigns;

In terms of AEL, the North West Province reported that –

Dr Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality assumed their licencing function as of the 31 March 2015 and joined Bojanala to become the only two District Municipalities that have taken AEL function in the North West Province;

Province is therefore the licensing authority for the remaining two district municipality viz. Ngaka Modiri Molema and Dr. Ruth Segomotsi Mompati; and

Of twenty (20) applications received for twenty nine (29) Listed Activities, twelve (12) applications for sixteen (16) Listed Activities were issued and eight (8) applications which represents thirteen (13) Listed Activities not issued because information is still pending.


In terms of compliance and enforcement, the North West Province reported that –

Compliance Monitoring

Sixteen (16) inspections were conducted in Bojanala, nine (9) inspections at Ngaka Modiri Molema and Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati Districts and 24 inspections conducted at Dr Kenneth Kaunda;

Total of fourty nine (49) inspections were conducted throughout the Province for this reporting period;

Ten administrative notices issued at Dr Kenneth Kaunda; and

One administrative notice issued at Ngaka Modiri Molema District.

Investigative Inspections

Six (6) complaints where received from the Madibeng Brits Area and two (2) complaints received from the Rustenburg area. Five (5) smoke complaints and four (4) Dust complains from Dr. Kenneth Kaunda District Municipality;

Illegal scrap metal recycling and tyre and waste burning are still major smoke concerns near residential areas at Madibeng, Rustenburg and even Moses Kotane;

Burning forest at Bojanala remains a challenge due to inaccessibility of such locations to conduct investigations regarding the causes and effects;

Illegal crushing facility resulting in dust emission at residential Brits area was attended to;

Joint inspection between District, local Municipality and Province where conducted at least five (5) facilities in the Bojanala District.

In terms of specific air quality improvement campaigns or projects, the North West Province reported that –

The Rustenburg Local Municipality, under the jurisdiction of Bojanala District Municipality, procured Hartridge Smokemeters with the sole intention of fulfilling the scope of practice of Municipal Environmental Management as specified by the Rustenburg Local Municipality: Air Pollution By –laws Gazette No: 7383 of 2014 Part 3 Section 15, which helps the municipality in its endeavour to prevent and reduce air pollution mainly from diesel driven vehicles;

The vehicle testing operation conducted from January to December 2015 yielded the results as illustrated below:


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Table 3: Results from vehicle testing conducted in Rusternburg

NO. OF VEHICLES TESTED

NO. OF COMPLIANT VEHICLES

NO. OF NON-COMPLIANT VEHICLES

REMEDIAL ACTION TO NON-COMPLIANCE

87 79 8 Drivers of the non-compliant vehicles were instructed in writing to take their vehicles to the testing station as stipulated by section 15(2(ii) of the Rustenburg Air Pollution By Laws

For the Western Cape Province, the Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEADP), on behalf of the province, compiled a detailed report on the progress that was made with regard to air quality management in its jurisdiction jurisdiction inclusive of its respective municipalities for 2015 –

In terms of monitoring and general air quality information management and systems, the Western Cape Province reported that –

The Western Cape Government’s (WCG) DEADP ambient air quality monitoring network includes the following evelen (11) monitoring locations:

o Worcester – August 2009 - Current

o Malmesbury – April 2010 - Current

o George – July 2010 - Current

o St. Helena Bay - March 2011 - Current

o Oudtshoorn – March 2011 - Current

o Khayelitsha – May 2011 - Current

o Vissershok – August 2011 - Current

o Stellenbosch – September 2011 - Current

o Dana Bay – November 2011 – went offline in December 2015, due to vandalism / theft at station

o Hermanus – February 2014 – Current

o Hout Bay – March 2014 - Current

The DEADP is in the process of procuring ambient air quality monitoring data management software in order to improve the data quality control and reporting process. The direct transfer of data from the stations to the Western Cape ambient air quality monitoring network is envisaged. It is envisaged that this process will be integrated with the Western Cape Government (WCD) Broadband Network and Department’s IPWIS system;

In support of the DEADP’s mandate on air quality management in the Province, the Directorate: Air Quality Management (D: AQM) is in the process of acquiring four new multi-parameter ambient air quality analysers, which will be deployed at selected WCG AAQM stations. The D: AQM is in the process of upgrading its three portable ambient air quality monitors, which will allow for remote data access in near real-time. Currently, of the portable ambient air quality monitors is located in the Eden region in Oudtshoorn, where the main concern is odour. The analyser is set up to measure H2S, which is often associated with odour pollution;

The DEADP Human Health Risk Assessment (HHRA) Study, which aims to assess air quality in selected areas across the Western Cape Province, is in its second year. It is envisaged that the information obtained in this study will inform improved air quality management, specifically with regards to human health in the Province.


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The City of Cape Town’s ambient air quality monitoring network is currently being upgraded. The following

analysers were purchased to replace aging equipment:-

o One H2S/SO2 Analyser

o One SO2 analyser

o Two NOx analysers

o One Ozone analyser

o One CO2 analyser

o One x Zero Air Supply

The maintenance of the network under the operating conditions and budgetary constraints remains a challenge. Electricity load-shedding has had a significant impact on the operation and maintenance of the City of Cape Town’s ambient air quality network. There has been a noticeable loss in data from stations, which have impacted on reporting quality assured data in terms of SANAS TR 07-03;

Air quality remains a matter of concern for the City of Cape Town, especially in informal areas. Stable atmospheric conditions experienced during the winter months trap the air pollution emitted from sources including traffic, industry and domestic fuel usage. The high PM10 and VOC concentrations measured indicate that motor vehicles are the most likely sources of PM10 during the low wind and stable conditions;

The West Coast District Municipality through its Industrial Working Group ensured the operation and reporting of PM10 emissions monitored at three industrial ambient air quality monitoring stations in the Saldanha Bay area;

The Saldanha Bay Municpality has procured and commissioned two (2) ambient air quality monitoring stations in the Saldanha Bay Municipal area (Vredenburg and Saldanha Bay), monitoring PM10 & PM2.5, NOx, SO2 and O3;

The Eden District Municipality continued with its passive air sampling programme for the 2015/2016 financial year. The passive sampling entails the placement of BTEX, NO2/SO2 and H2S Radiello cartridges within diffusive bodies in Mossel Bay, George, Albertinia, Knysna, Bitou and Riversdale. The sampling locations for H2S were sampled at two sampling locations in Mossel Bay (Mossdustria) due to the locality of two possible sources in that area. The sampling of H2S in this region also assisted with odour complaints received with regards to the possible source. The PetroSA has commissioned a VOC analyser at the Voorbaai tank deport, Mossel Bay, and have submitted the monitoring reports to the Eden District Municipality on a monthly basis, in line with their AEL conditions. The benzene concentrations have been reported to be within the limits set in the South African Air Quality Standards;

The Eden District Municipality also has a portable Emissions Analyser (TESTO 350) to undertake spot emissions tests for gaseous pollutants. This instrument is used to verify compliance with minimum emission limits;

The Eden District Municipality has continued to conduct vehicle emission testing, as per the Eden’s AQMP. Emission testing of diesel vehicles is one of the priorities in the Eden region. This is especially a priority in the Lakes Region, where the N2 is passing through the towns of Knysna and Plettenberg Bay. This can cause a potential risk of elevated levels of NO2 and SO2. The Vehicle Emission Testing Programme was further expanded to Oudtshoorn and the Hessequa region. Sampling runs are conducted on a quarterly basis in these areas, with the assistance of the Local Municipalities in the Eden District. Vehicles that fail the test are issued a warning letter and repair notice; with a fine issued to second time offenders;

The Cape Winelands District Municipality is in the process of testing their Air Quality Management System (Collaborator AQMS), as set out within their AQMP. The Municipality AQMS will be used to manage, monitor, control and evaluate implementation and determine compliance with the said AQMP, as part of the management system of the greater Directorate of Municipal Health Services;


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The Overberg District Municipality is in a process of exploring and discussing options with the DEADP to relocate the air quality monitoring station, which is currently located in Hermanus;

The Central Karoo District Municipality reported that their current capability is limited by the shortage of personnel, skills and tools required for effective and co-ordinated air quality management;

Air quality management is a relatively new function within the District, with few local municipalities able to undertake basic air quality functions. Air quality responsibilities are mainly limited to the investigation of public complaints. An extremely limited level of information about the quality of the ambient air in the Central Karoo District is currently available and the limited in-house skills for maintaining and operating monitoring equipment and networks present challenges. The excessive costs of purchasing, commissioning, operating and maintaining ambient air quality monitoring equipment is challenging when competing with social priorities (e.g. housing, education and health) in the Central Karoo District;

An automated ambient air quality monitoring station aimed at monitoring the impact of the heavy traffic flow on air quality needs is envisaged to be established in Laingsburg and Beaufort West. The Central Karoo District Municipality’s emissions inventory of known sources require updating as emissions from transport or diffuse sources, such as emissions from residential and agricultural areas are not identified or computed.

In terms of AQMPs and strategies, the Western Cape Province reported that –

The DEADP, via the MEC sent letters to Municipal Managers and requested them to report on the progress made with regards to their mandatory obligations to the NEM: AQA. The letters were sent to four (4) Municipalities who have not appointed AQOs as yet, and to ten (10) Local Municipalities that do not have AQMPs. Administrative matters with regards to financial and human resources were identified as challenges that hamper successful AQM implementation;

The DEADP has facilitated four Western Cape AQMP Working Group Meetings during 2015 with respect to the implementation of the Western Cape AQMP;

The DEADP conducted Public Participation Process (PPP) Workshops in each of the five (5) District Municipalities and the Metropolitan Municipality to review the 2010 Western Cape AQMP in order to develop the 2nd generation Western Cape AQMP;

The City of Cape Town is conducting an internal review of its AQMP. It is anticipated that the public participation process will commence in this regard in the first quarter of 2016. The City continues to work towards the aims and objectives of the current AQMP;

The West Coast District Municipality’s AQMP was approved by its Council during November 2011. The AQMP has been implemented since January 2012. The West Coast Air Quality Working Group was established in 2008. This working group consist of representatives from the District and Local Municipalities and the industries in the West Coast District with limited public representation. Four Working Group meetings are conducted annually;

In order to improve communication and cooperative governance between the West Coast District Municipality and the five Local Municipalities in the District a Joint Municipal Air Quality Working Group (JMAQWG) was established in February 2015. The division of functions was formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding. The JMAQWG meets on a quarterly basis. The main purpose of this working group is to promote co-operative governance and to assist Local Municipalities with air quality related issues;

The Cape Winelands District Municipality continued with the implementation of its AQMP, which was adopted by Council in 2010. The AQMP has been included as a sector plan in the IDP since 2011. The review of their AQMP will follow the review of the WC AQMP in order to meet the objectives and the framework fundamentals of the provincial plan in 2016. AQMP’s were developed for two local municipalities in the Cape Winelands District. One local municipality incorporated their AQMP in their IDP.


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The Stellenbosch Local Municipality AQMP was adopted by Council during September 2015, while the Breede Valley Local Municipality committed to drafting an AQMP during the 2016/2017 financial year. All five local municipalities have designated AQOs and represent their municipalities at the quarterly Provincial AQOs’ Forum;

The Eden District Municipality’s AQMP review was completed in 2014, approved by Council and included as a sector plan in the IDP. Eden assisted the Category B-Municipalities within its jurisdiction with the formulation of their AQMP’s. The George, Mossel Bay, Hessequa, Bitou, Knysna, Kannaland have approved AQMP’s, which are currently being implemented and are included in their IDP’s. Oudtshoorn municipality has a concept AQMP that have been submitted for approval. Eden District Municipality made an effort in order for the Oudtshoorn AQMP to be adopted. Contact was made with the Administrator in order to have the Oudtshoorn AQMP approved by Council. The Eden Air Quality Working Group established with representatives from industry, district and provincial officials attending this working group. Four Working Group meetings are conducted annually. The Eden AQOs’ Forum was established with representatives from district, local and provincial officials attending the forum. Four AQOs’ Forum meetings are conducted annually on a quarterly basis;

The Cape Karoo District Municipality reported that an AQO has been designated from the ranks of the Municipal Health component of the Municipality. The AQOs have also been appointed within the different Category B–Municipalities in the Central Karoo District;

The Cape Karoo District Municipality’s AQMP was approved by Council during 2012 and incorporated in the Municipality’s IDP since 2012. Capacity constraints within the different municipalities in the district have hampered capacity building efforts. Municipal officials require capacity building to address the variety and complexity of modern air pollution monitoring, modeling and control functions. As a result, a training program will enable officials to exercise their duties with more effectiveness, resulting in an improved level of air quality management across the Central Karoo District;

The Overberg District Municipality’s AQMP was approved in November 2012. To date, the Theewaterskloof Local Municipality AQMP was approved by Council in April 2015, while the Swellendam Local Municipality AQMP was adopted during October 2015.

In terms of air quality by-laws, regulations, norms and standards, the Western Cape Province reported that –

The DEADP provided comments on various environmental legislation during 2015 including the following:

o Draft regulations for Air Dispersion Modelling in the Republic of South Africa as contemplated in section 53(p) of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004;

o Draft regulations regarding Pollution Prevention Plans in the Republic of South Africa as contemplated under section 29(3), 53(o) and (p) of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004;

o Draft regulations regarding Appeals in the Republic of South Africa as contemplated in under section 41(a) read with section 43(4) of the National Environmental Management Act, Act no 107 of 1998;

o Draft AEL Processing Fee Regulation; o Draft National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Regulations; o Draft air quality offsets guideline under section 24J (a) of the National Environmental

Management Act,1998 (Act No, 107 of 1998); o Draft regulations for the procedure and criteria to be followed in the determination of an

administrative fine in terms of section 22a.

The City of Cape Town air quality management By-law was in the process of being amended. The draft By-law will be submitted to Council for adoption;


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The West Coast District Municipality compiled and submitted a Draft Air Quality By-law to its council for consideration and approval. The West Coast District Municipality air quality management By-law was gazetted on 06 September 2013;

The Eden District Municipality Air Quality By-law was gazetted/published in November 2012. This By-law makes provision for Offences and Penalties, as well as the issuing of spot fines, as implemented;

The Cape Winelands District Municipality compiled a Draft Air Quality By-law and will follow the Public Participation Process during the first quarter of 2016;

The Overberg District Municipality air quality management By-laws has been gazetted in 15 May 2015, it also make provision to issue spot fine;

The Cape Karoo District Municiaplity reported that no air quality By-laws have been promulgated at the district and local levels. A draft Air Quality By-law will be submitted to Council for approval during 2016.

In terms of public awareness and education, the Western Cape Province reported that –

The DEADP conducted AQMP training sessions to capacitate the Beaufort West, Overstrand, Breede Valley and Saldanha Bay Municipal Managers on the role and responsibilities of municipalities pertaining to air quality management;

The Greenest Municipality Competition (GMC) is a competition run annually for Local and District Municipalities to raise awareness regarding the importance of an environment that is clean and safe. The Air Quality Management component of the GMC scores municipalities according to their progress made with regards to the mandatory obligations pertaining to air quality management functions and responsibilities as per the NEM: AQA. The Eden District Municipality and the Mossel Bay Local Municipality won the GMC awards;

The DEADP developed a report on the annual 2014 State of Air Quality Management in the Western Cape, and initiated requests for inputs into the annual 2015 State of Air Quality Management Report in the Western Cape;

The DEADP conducted a training session on the NAEIS, to enable Provincial licensed municipal facilities to populate the system effectively. This training session was conducted in light of the recent promulgation of the National Atmospheric Emissions Reporting Regulations (GN. 38633 on 2015) and the communique sent from DEA on 29 June 2015;

The City of Cape Town’s Education and Awareness Working Group was established through the AQMP, and continues to facilitate a number of projects with local communities to raise the awareness of air quality matters;

The Mascot, “Sniffles, the air pollution sniffing cat”, continues to be used to deliver the message of clean air to young learners. Table 4 shows the education and awareness events that were held during 2015, and future months during 2016;

Presentations on air quality matters were made at the Council’s Energy and Climate Change Portfolio Committee in November 2015. These presentations were aimed at keeping Councillors updated on progress with the City’s ambient air quality.

Table 4: Education and awareness raising events held in the City of Cape Town during 2015

Date Event Co-ordinator Contact Person

Venue Type of presentation

Approx. number of visitors

AQM materials distributed

12 May Air Pollution talk at school

Sonbeams Playgroups

Renette Verwey

Thornton Methodist Church

Sniffles 40 Colouring-in books & crayons


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Date Event Co-ordinator Contact Person

Venue Type of presentation

Approx. number of visitors

AQM materials distributed

23-25 June

International Children’s day

Social development

Eleanor Oliver Cell: 084 854 4227

Swartklip Community Hall

Talk 1500 kids 50 colouring books and 100 crayons

30 Sep

Biodiversity Schools Fire Education programme

CCT Biodiversity

Khuselwa Mabuyane

Saxon Sea Primary School

Display and presentation

921 (200) colouring-in books & crayons

23 Oct

Bridgeville Primary Careers Day

Bridgeville Primary

Nadia Schalkwyk

Bridgeville Primary School (Funded by the school)


100 AQM booklets

24 Oct

Capricorn Primary Careers Day

Capricorn Primary

Sue Butcher Capricorn Primary School (funded by the school)


100 AQM booklets

The Eden District Municipality is continuing with their Eden Clean Fires campaign. The project entails the distribution of pamphlets to identified communities, with the emphasis being on landfill sites where people burn plastic for cooking purposes. Informal engagement with these people during several visits formed part of this project.

The Eden District Municipality initiated an education programme where individuals within the community were educated to inform residents on cleaner fires for cooking purposes. This project was established in conjunction with SA TEACHER. This Peer education projects was successfully rolled out in Albertinia, Riversdale and Oudtshoorn. Thirty Peer Educators were trained and they reached about 1500 people residing in the informal settlements. During the reporting period, another successful campaign was held in Uniondale; where ten peer educators were trained on the Eden Clean Fire campaign;

The Cape Winelands District Municipality initiated an education programme through its Environmental Health Education programme which includes live theatre performances at schools, the development of placards, pamphlets, posters and other educational material which includes information on air pollution control;

In addition education at schools, farms and to first home owners was given. Taken up within this education is healthy living, save environmental practices and the sustainable use of resources, which addresses indoor and outdoor pollution.

The West Coast District Municipality conducts awareness-raising through established working groups and environmental stakeholder’s forums. Industries impacting on the health and wellbeing of people residing in receptor areas are required to create communication platforms and meet with residents on agreed upon intervals. During these meetings the public is informed of industrial processes and the implementation of measures to control emissions. During quarterly meetings of the Joint Municipal Air Quality Working Group (JMAQWG), information and awareness is shared between District and Local Municipal officials.

The Cape Karoo District Municipality reported that education and awareness on air quality was conducted through the placement of articles in the local newspaper, “The Courier” from time to time, as well as during normal services rendered with regards to pollution management in the district.

In terms of AEL, the Western Cape Province reported that -

The DEADP issued two (2) Provisional Atmospheric Emission Licences (PAELs) for the City of Cape Town during 2015 and one (1) AEL application (City of Cape Town) that is still pending;


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The DEADP, as part of an Intergovernmental Task Team (IGTT), supported the WCDM and CWDM at Provisional Atmospheric Emission Licence (PAEL) Review meetings and conducted site inspections in Saldanha and Worcester during 2015 to verify respective facility’s compliance to PAEL conditions. IGTTs were established previously to address complex air pollution related complaints in the Western Cape Province;

The DEADP held a capacity building session during September 2015, which aided attending facility representatives in understanding the NAEIS;

The West Coast District Municipality issued a total of three (3) Provisional AEL's and one (10 variation during 2015. A total of seven (7) AEL applications are currently pending. In the Cape Winelands District Municipality, nineteen (19) industries regarded as Section 21: Listed Activities are in operation;

The Eden District Municipality embarked on the AEL process with great success since the function has been fully implemented in terms of NEM: AQA. Eden is using the online SNAEL system for AEL processing. Two new online applications for AEL renewal were received during the reporting period and are in various stages of processing;

The Cape Winelands District Municipality ensured proper communication channels with AEL holders with regard AEL conditions and new or amended air quality legislation. Input was given into EIA’s with regards to the following:-

o Decommissioning of old incinerators and to the installation of new incinerators at Drakenstein Correctional Services.

o Anaerobic digestion of waste water to produce biogas at Rainbow Farms.

o Waste Recovery, Beneficiation and Energy Project at Drakenstein Municipality.

Due to the economic impact on the wood manufacturing industry, a listed activity in the CWDM will be closing down end of 2015;

The City of Cape Town is currently attending to a number of previously unauthorised industries that have commenced with NEM: AQA Section 22A rectification processes to regularise their status. The process has not been without its challenges given that Regulations have not yet been promulgated in the application of Section 22A of the NEM: AQA;

The Cape Karoo District Municipality reported that no AEL applications for renewals were received, nor were new AEL’s processed / issued. The affordability for the acquisition of an AEL for small industries seems a big problem within the region;

The Overberg District Municipality has been fully implementing the atmospheric emission licensing process and has issued a total of five (5) Provisional AELs to date.


In terms of compliance and enforcement, the Western Cape reported that -

The DEADP received and responded to complaints regarding the following:

o Dust pollution from mining related activities in Eerste River (Penhill), City of Cape Town.

o Assisted Swartland Municipality in dealing with a dust related complaint in Malmesbury.

o Responded to various odour complaints in the Houtbay area.

o Responded to a noise complaint in Houtbay and referred the complaint to City of Cape Town for investigation and action.

o Investigated various complaints regarding discolouration of property in Saldanha Bay municipal area.

o Investigated a complaint regarding copper burning in Belhar (Black smoke)


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o Investigated an air pollution complaint regarding alleged atmospheric pollution in Long Street.

o Investigated an alleged noise related complaint emanating from operation in Cape Town (Boom Cars) and in Blaauwberg (Restaurant activities)

o Investigated a complaint in Retreat regarding Cement Cloud Dust Pollution.

The DEADP assisted with Law Enforcement activity “Blitz” that took place on 18 June 2015 in George. A total of seven (7) facilities were inspected;

The DEADP conducted four (4) AEL Compliance inspections in conjunction with the Licensing Authorities in Eden District Municipality, West Coast District Municipality (x2) and Cape Winelands District Municipality;

The Cape Winelands District Municipality conducted an investigation in conjunction with DEADP and Breede Valley Municipality on an odour related complaint at a mushroom compost facility. An IGTT was set up to address odour related complaints and requirements set as conditions of authorisation for a Category 10, Animal Matter Processing listed activity within the District. The DEADP conducted compliance inspections in conjunction with the Cape Winelands District Municipality at Category 5, Subcategory 5.6: Lime Production facility in September 2015;

The Eden District Municipality conducted various compliance and enforcement inspections during the reporting period. Various Blitz operations were conducted together with the DEADP. Various spot fines were issued in terms of the Eden District municipality Air Quality By-law. The contraventions included non-compliance with licence conditions, odour related contraventions and refusal to mitigate pollution. Compliance and Enforcement actions were also conducted on the Animal matter industries within the Eden district. The Eden District Municipality is also investing Section 22 illegal activities in George and Riversdale;

The West Coast District Municipality reported that a total of 2 inspections were done during May and July 2015 at iron ore storage and lime processing plants by investigating teams comprising of DEADP and West Coast District Municipality officials. A compliance and enforcement inspection was conducted at the Transnet Port Terminal – Saldanha by EMI’s from DEADP and West Coast District Municipality on 11 November 2015. Regular routine inspections of listed activities are conducted in order to ensure compliance with licence conditions;

The Cape Karoo District Municipality reported that no air quality related complaints were received during the reporting period;

The City of Cape Town conducted compliance and enforcement actions investigations on:

o Galvanisers;

o 1 illegal Foundry operator;

o 1 Metal Spray operator;

o 1 x joint inspection with DEA Waste, regarding a Hazardous Waste Incinerator operator.

Numerous Bylaw Enforcement Actions were also undertaken during the reporting period.

In terms of specific air quality improvement campaigns or projects, the Western Cape Province reported that –

The DEADP facilitated and arranged the following Capacity building workshops:

o Facilitated a Dust Training Workshop in Worcester, Cape Wine District Municipality presented by DEA;

o Technical Training Workshop presented by DEA, regarding In-Stack Emissions Measurement, Reporting & Analysis;

o Conducted a NAEIS Training Workshop in Saldanha (WCDM) to train the industry on the use of the reporting system in terms of the NAEIS Regulations;


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o Facilitated a NAEIS Training Workshop in Moorreesburg (WCDM) presented by DEA to assist the industry on the use of the reporting system in terms of the NAEIS Regulations;

o Accredited (Technical) Noise Training Workshop in Worcester (CWDM) for local government officials a further training workshop is scheduled later in the Eden district;

o Accredited (Technical) Noise Training Workshop in Knysna (EDM) for local government official;

o Assisted with the Provincial EMI training for local government officials in Cape Town;

The City of Cape Town’s three diesel vehicle emission testing teams conducted daily roadside vehicle testing operations; in excess of 7000 vehicles were tested. It is encouraging to note that the vehicle failure rates have dropped to below 1% of vehicles tested. Our testing regime is thus bearing good dividends for ambient air quality;

The Eden District Municipality has formulated a task team consisting of officials, complainants and industry to address the ongoing odour problem from an animal matter process in Mossel Bay. A full plant-wide study was conducted and the mitigation measures were transformed into an implementation plan with time scales for implementation. The District is confident that this will lead to a long term solution of this problem;

Eden District Municipality is busy with NAEIS training sessions with all its NAEIS Master List industries. All of the 25 industries confirmed and 11 reports have been submitted. Most of them was reviewed and audited by the District;

Within the West Coast District Municipality area of jurisdiction a total of 4 fishmeal processing plants are operational, with an additional two (2) having been issued with PAEL’s, pending construction and commissioning. Odours from these activities are difficult to control and even with the installation of advanced technology complaints about offensive odours are still received. These facilities have been requested through AEL conditions to establish communication forums with the public they impact on and to meet on regular intervals. During these meetings industry explains the process and informs the public representatives of planned upgrades and improvements. The West Coast District Municipality is confident that conditions will improve through continuous pressure and good public communication.

2.2 THE 2015 SUMMARY NATIONAL STATE OF THE AIR REPORT

The Summary of the 2014 State of Air Report was presented during the 2014 Air Quality Governance Lekgotla. The following provides a summary of the information presented:

Figures 4 and 5 show the national annual average concentrations of SO2 and PM10 from 1994 to 2013, respectively. The following is based on data from 41 air quality monitoring stations around the country as follows:

Data dating back to 2009 from four stations owned by the CoT;

Data dating back to 2004 from four stations owned by the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality;

New data from a station owned by the Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality;

Data dating back to 2007 from six stations within the VTAPA owned by the national department;

Data dating back to 2008 from five stations within the HPA owned by the national department;

Data dating back to 2000 from six stations owned by Eskom; and

Data dating back to 2003 from five stations owned by Sasol.

To provide a better illustration of the statistical distribution of the stations annual averages around the national mean average, the tenth, fiftieth, and ninetieth percentiles (the bar around each blue point) of stations are included. The top of the bar illustrates the ninetieth percentile for the calculation. This indicates that 90 percent of the stations have an annual mean equivalent to, or below, this level. Similarly, the white dots represent the fiftieth percentile


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and the bottom of the bar represents the tenth percentile. They illustrate the levels for which 50 percent and 10 percent of the stations have an annual mean equivalent or below.

Figure 4: The national average of station annual SO2 averages from 1994 to 2013 (blue solid dots). The bar for each year represents the 90th and 10th percentile of averages. The open dots present the median averages.

From Figure 4 the following should be noted:

The national average levels of SO2 have significantly decreased since 1997; and

Despite this decrease, there has been no further reduction of the SO2 national average since 1997.

Based on this information, the following conclusions can be made:-

The battle against SO2 pollution appears to slowly be won;

The recent apparent up-tick in SO2 concentrations, although not yet a cause for alarm, is a cause for concern;

It is clear that continued and increased national, provincial and local action is bearing fruit and, in this, the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality and the North West provincial department should be congratulated on their specific efforts and achievements in this regard.


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Figure 5: The national average of station annual PM10 averages from 1994 to 2013 (blue solid dots). The bar for each year represents the 90th and 10th percentile of averages. The open dots present the median averages.

From Figure 5 the following should be noted regarding PM10:

While national ambient averaged SO2 concentrations have continued to decrease, PM10 is of major concern. There is a relatively rapid air quality deterioration trend from 2003 to 2010. This is largely (but not entirely) due to the fact that data from new stations in identified pollution “hotspots” were added over this latter period. The examples are, four stations including the South Durban Basin pollution hotspot were added from 2004; five stations from the densely populated City of Johannesburg were added from 2005; six stations from the highly polluted VTAPA were added in 2007; and five stations from the highly polluted HPA were added in 2008;

Although it appears that air quality was consistently within ambient air quality standards prior to 1999, this is largely due to the fact that the data sources were not necessarily placed in pollution hotspots, i.e. some of the air quality monitoring stations were in areas of relatively good air quality.

Based on Figure 5, the following conclusions can be made:-

Particulate matter is probably the greatest national cause for concern in terms of air quality;

The fact that a national average of annual averages is in the vicinity of the National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS), let alone above the standard, is a real cause for concern;

It is clear that continued and increased national provincial and local action is required in order to bring particulate concentrations down to acceptable levels; and

It is clear that many South Africans may not be breathing air that is not harmful to their health and well-being.


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2.3.1 NAQI Derivation from Annual Averages of PM10 and SO2

To derive the NAQI, the annual averages of PM10 and SO2 in Figure 2 and 3 are first normalised by the annual average NAAQS. Based on the normalised ratios of the average concentrations, we define the NAQI as the maximum between the normalised ratios of the national annual averages of PM10 and SO2, that is, for each year the NAQI is the maximum of the Figure 4. The NAQI is calculated as:

𝑁𝐴𝑄𝐼 = 𝑚𝑎𝑥

[

𝐴𝑛𝑛𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑆𝑂2(𝑖𝑛𝑝𝑝𝑏)

𝑁𝐴𝐴𝑄𝑆=

𝐴𝑛𝑛𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑆𝑂2(𝑖𝑛𝑝𝑝𝑏)

19

𝐴𝑛𝑛𝑢𝑎𝑙𝐴𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑃𝑀10(𝑖𝑛𝜇𝑔/𝑚3)

𝑁𝐴𝐴𝑄𝑆=

𝐴𝑛𝑛𝑢𝑎𝑙𝑎𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒𝑃𝑀10(𝑖𝑛𝜇𝑔/𝑚3)

50 ]

Where:

Annual average concentrations are the average of stations annual averages for each pollutant (from Figures 4 and 5.

Nineteen (19) and 50 represent the annual NAAQS for SO2 (ppb) and PM10 (µg/m3).

2.3.1 NAQI Derivation from Annual Averages of PM10 and SO2

For 2014 the national annual average SO2 and PM10 were 6.64 ppb and 39.5 µg/m3, respectively. The indicator for 2014 is then defined as the maximum of the following ratios

𝑁𝐴𝑄𝐼 = 𝑚𝑎𝑥

[ 6.64

19= 0.35

39.550

= 0.79]

Hence for 2014, the NAQI is 0.79.

The NAQI is defined by normalised ratio of PM10 against the annual NAAQS of PM10, as the weighting of PM10 was maximum.

Figure 6 shows the NAQI derived from the national annual averages of SO2 and PM10 from 1994 to 2014.


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Figure 6: The National Air Quality Indicator of South Africa from 1994 to 2014.

The following can be deduced from the NAQI trends in Figure 6:

As the NAQI is based on the annual average NAAQS, a NAQI less than 1 shows compliance with the NAAQS of either SO2 or PM10; hence air quality that is not harmful to human health and well-being;

A NAQI below above 1 indicates noncompliance with the NAAQS of either SO2 or PM10; hence air quality that is harmful to human health and well-being;

Between 1994 and 1999, SO2 was the pollutant that defined the national indicator;

Since 2000, PM10 has defined the NAQI;

Although it appears that there has been a continuous air quality deterioration trend since 2000, this is largely (but not entirely) due to the fact that data from new stations in identified pollution “hotspots” such as VTAPA and HPA were added over this latter period.

2.3.2 NAQI Reporting Phases: Current and from 2015

Since the number of monitoring stations reporting to SAAQIS is continuously changing over the years and the NAAQS annual average of PM10 is getting stricter from 01 January 2015, considerations have be made on how these changes will impact the NAQI is derived from a continuously moving baseline/target. For these reasons, the NAQI will be defined over two reporting phases/periods during which the number of stations and the NAAQS are constant:

NAQI Reporting Phase I - 2008 to 2014

o In this phase, the NAQI will be based on the monitoring stations that have been operating since 2008;


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o The annual average NAAQS of PM10 will be 50 µg/m3;

o The NAQI from 2008 annual averages of PM10 and SO2 will serve as the baseline for this reporting phase;

o It is envisaged that, once more networks start reporting to the SAAQIS, particularly with the increase in historical observations, a better picture on the trends will emerge;

o The DEA will therefore continue to incorporate more stations in these analyses, and it is possible that the trends / interpretation will also change, with each update.

NAQI Reporting Phase II – from January 2015 onwards

o In this second phase, all stations measuring PM10 and SO2 from 2014 will be incorporated into the development of the NAQI;

o The annual average NAAQS of 40 µg/m3 of PM10 will also apply;

o The NAQI from 2014 annual averages of PM10 and SO2 will serve as the baseline for this reporting phase;

o It is also envisaged that by 2014, all government stations will be reporting to SAAQIS.

In conclusion, the majority of stations used to derive the NAQI are located in those areas that have been identified as experiencing significant human exposure to air pollution. As such, while the air quality might not indicate the national average since most of these zones are in urban areas, these ambient air quality measurements are representing the areas where people are most impacted by the adverse effects of air pollution in the country. For this reason, the NAQI should be used cautiously with background stations as these stations are specifically sited outside the zones of maximum human exposure. Including the background stations in the NAQI development could dilute the impact on human health, and possibly bias the efficacy of air quality management policies. It is for these reasons that the department has also developed dedicated regional air quality indicators for the Vaal Triangle and Highveld Air Quality Priority Areas in order to measure the effectiveness of priority area AQMPs.

3. PROGRESS IN RESPECT OF THE 2012 NATIONAL FRAMEWORK INDICATORS

The table below provides a summary of progress made to-date with respect to 2012 National Framework indicators.

Table 5: Summary rating in respect of progress against the 2012 National Framework indicator targets

SUMMARY OF PROGRESS IN RESPECT OF THE 2012 NATIONAL FRAMEWORK INDICATORS

Progress rating key

Complete/ target exceeded/ target met

On track to meet target Target not met,

but good progress

Little, if any, progress

No information

available at time of writing

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target Date

Progress rating for 2015

1.1 Number of pollutants with associated ambient air quality standards.

8 9 2017/18

1.2 Initial set of Listed Activities identified with associated minimum emission standards.

1 1 2017/18

1.3 Number of National Priority Areas declared 2 3 2017/18

1.4 Number of Provincial Air Quality Areas declared.

0 1 2017/18


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Progress rating key



but good progress


No information


No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target Date


1.5 Number of metropolitan and district municipalities with air quality that does not conform to ambient air quality standards.

21 15 2017/18

1.6 Number of Controlled Emitters declared. 1 3 2017/18

1.7 Number of Controlled Fuels declared. 0 0 2017/18

2.1 Number of National Priority Area AQMPs under implementation.

2 3 2017/18

2.2 Number of Provincial Priority Area AQMPs under implementation.

0 1 2017/18

Number of Provinces with AQMPs in place. 4 9 2017/18

2.3 Number of Metropolitan and Municipalities with AQMPs in place.

10 44 2017/18

2.4 Strategy for addressing air pollution in dense, low-income settlements published.

1 1 2017/18

Intergrated strategy for the control of vehicle emissions published.

0 1 2017/18

3.1 Identify additional pollutants requiring ambient air quality standards.

1 1 2017/18


8 9 2017/18


1 1 2017/18

3.4 Number of Controlled Emitters and associated standards declared.

1 3 2017/18

3.5 Number of Controlled Fuels and associated standards or prohibitions declared.

0 0 2017/18

4.1 Number of air quality related publications available.

14 20 2017/18


2 3 2017/18

5.2 Number of provincial Priority Area AQMPs under implementation.

0 1 2017/18

5.3 Number of Cleaner Production best practise guidelines published.

1 3 2017/18

5.4 Regulation in respect of the prescribed form for Atmospheric Impact Report (S.30 of the AQA).

1 1 2017/18

6.1 AEL Manual published. 1 1 2017/18

6.2 Atmospheric Emission License Processing Fee Calculator published.

1 1 2017/18

6.3 Annual progress report on the National Licensing Authorities’support programme.

1 5

2017/18

7.1 Number of government Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations.

94 100 2017/18

7.2 Number of EMIs trained in air quality 260 300 2017/18


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Progress rating key



but good progress


No information


No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target Date


compliance monitoring.

7.3 Number of Atmospheric Emission License holders submitting annual emission reports.

0 - -

8.1 Number of EMIs designated 900 1200 2017/18

8.2 Model Air Pollution Control By-Laws. 1 1 2017/18

Number of district and metropolitan municipalities with air pollution by-laws.

3 10 2017/18

9.1 SAAQIS Phase 1 – ambient air quality module and associated packages.

1 1 2017/18

9.2 SAAQIS Phase II system completed. 0 1 2017/18

Format required for the internet-based National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory Reporting established by the National AQO.

0 1 2017/18

9.3 National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory inclusion in the SAAQIS Phase II completed.

0 1 2017/18

9.15 Database of Listed Activities available in the SAAQIS.

1 1 2017/18

9.16 All current policy and legislation available in the SAAQIS

1 1 2017/18

9.17 Air quality scientific literature resource library. 1 1 2017/18

9.18 Norms and standards for air quality monitoring. 1 1 2017/18

9.19 All current available AQMPs. 1 1 2017/18

9.20 Support centre/help desk. 1 1 2017/18

9.21 DEA air quality publications and guideline documents.

1 1 2017/18

9.24 Key stakeholder database 1 1 2017/18

10.1 Participation in the Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla.

150 200 Annual

10.2 Number of operational Provincial-municipal AQOFs.

9 9 2017/18


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3.1 PROBLEM IDENTIFICATION AND PRIORITISATION

3.1.1 Ambient pollutants

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target Date Summary progress 2015


8 9 2017/18 The total number of pollutants are eight (8)

3.1.2 Pollutant point-sources

No.

Indicator

Baseline,

2012



1 1 2017/18 List of activities with associated minimum emissions standards published on 31 March 2010.

Amendments Notice was promulgated on 22 November 2013 (Gazette No. 37054, Notice No.893 of November 2013).

The second amendment was gazetted on 12 June 2015 (Gazette No. 38863, Notice No.551).

3.1.3 National hotspots

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012


1.3 Number of National Priority Areas declared.

2 3 2017/18 Three (3) national priority areas declared, VTAPA, HPA and WBPA.


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Table 6: Key milestones for the Vaal Triangle Airshed Priority Area

KEY MILESTONES FOR THE VAAL TRIANGLE AIRSHED PRIORITY AREA

Date

Milestone

Comments

12 June 2007

Draft Baseline Assessment Report finalised and endorsed by the AQOF/ MSRG.

This provided the foundation for the planning process.

12-13 July 2007 The Logical Framework Approach (LFA) Workshop involving governance, MSRG and civil society representation took place in the Vaal Triangle.

This exercise resulted in a heightened sense of ownership of the project by stakeholders. Industries were allocated a one year period until 31 June 2008 to provide board-approved intervention strategies. These included Sasol, Natref, Omnia, ArcelorMittal, Samancor Meyerton, Davesteel, Sigma Calorie, New Vaal, Glen Douglas Dolomite Quarry and Eskom.

3 August 2007 DEA bilateral with affected industries. DEA met with most of the above industries individually at the DEA offices to discuss challenges relating to their required emission reduction percentages informed by the baseline assessment results.

26 August 2007 The DEA met with other relevant national departments to clarify their roles and intervention responsibilities.

9 October 2007 Draft AQMP presented to the Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla.

This generated a lot of interest from both government and NACA participants, and resulted in an increase in the number of requests for presentations post Air Quality Governance Lekgotla.

19 October 2007

Final draft VTAPA AQMP and Executive Summary submitted to the DEA Director-General for approval.

Although submitted to the Director-General for approval, the AQOF/ MSRG resolved to put the plan on hold until all interventions from industries were received.

4 December 2007 National AQO presents the draft VTAPA AQMP to the DEA 4D (Director-General, Deputy Director-Generals and Chief Directors) meeting.

This presentation ensured that the DEA’s top management was made fully conversant with the AQMP.

10 April 2008 The DEA Director-General approves the draft VTAPA AQMP and Executive Summary.

23 April 2008 Presentation of VTAPA AQMP progress to the International Association for Impact Assessment: Vaal branch (IAIA).

31 June 2008 Industrial interventions from major industries were received by the DEA.

Demonstrated commitment to the project.

2 July 2008 The National AQO presents the AQMP to Sedibeng District Councillors and Mayors.

This resulted into a political buy-in in the district and support for the establishment of the air quality directorate to, among others, implement Sedibeng District’s interventions.

11 July 2008 The DEA Director-General approves the transition of the AQOF/ MRSG into the VTAPA AQMP Implementation Task Team.

Having been fully involved in this process, and having gained hands-on experience, the AQOF/ MSRG deemed it appropriate to continue with the AQMP implementation rather than establishing a new task team.


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Date

Milestone

Comments

22 July 2008 Initial results of the VTAPA Baseline Assessment remodelling exercise were presented to the DEA.

However, a decision was taken during the AQOF/ MSRG sitting on 4 August 2008 not to include these initial results in the VTAPA AQMP, but to use the results to inform the first year review of the VTAPA AQMP which is a year following the final publication in the Government Gazette.

4 August 2008 Presentation of board approved intervention strategies by industries during the MSRG meeting.

Board approved strategies were then incorporated into the plan.

4 September 2008 Final draft Priority Area Manual submitted to the DEA.

Await Chief Director’s approval of the ‘Foreword’.

10 September 2008

Presentation on the VTAPA AQMP to the NACA Vaal branch Air Quality Forum.

This presentation clarified a number of concerns on the link between the priority area and licensing limits issues.

15 September 2008 Incorporation of industrial strategies into the VTAPA AQMP comprehensive report and the Executive Summary were received by the DEA from the service provider.

The plan was gazetted on 28 May 2009.

November 2008

Publication of the draft VTAPA Plan. Most of the comments received were from the MSRG members.

12 March 2009

Successful workshop to present public comments held at Emerald Casino.

Public comments received during the commenting period which were incorporated in the VTAPA Plan were presented to the stakeholders with the aim of endorsing the final plan.

28 May 2009

Publication of the final VTAPA Plan. This was gazetted on 28 May 2009.

10 July 2009 The first Implementation Task Team meeting was held at Stonehaven.

Working Groups were formed and the Chairs and Co-chairs were also elected for proper implementation of the plan. Problem complexes within the VTAPA Plan were allocated to each working group; continuous meetings are also being held to date.

20 August 2009 The first Medical Forum meeting was held. The decision to meet on “event” basis in the VTAPA was taken.

28 August 2009 First operational Working Group meeting, Ingwe Guest Lodge in the VTAPA.

Working Group committed to provide its method of work.

12 October 2009 Medical event which took place at Emerald Casino during the week of the DEA Air Quality Governance Lekgotla and NACA Conference.

Seven Medical Practitioners attended the event. The proposal for air quality related respiratory illness study was made.

6 January 2010 The Road Signs Project initiated. The initiative is among a plethora of identified interventions aimed at addressing the information management problem complex. It is anticipated that once implemented, this initiative will elevate the VTAPA AQMP Implementation profile and also raise air quality awareness in this area.

17 March 2010 The fourth Implementation Task Team Meeting held.

Working Groups progress presentation made.


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Date

Milestone

Comments

17 March 2010 Medical Forum event. Guest speaker, Prof Petro Terblanche presented on the Vaal Air Pollution Study conducted from 1990 and completed in 1994. An inter-comparative follow-up study on Health Effects of Air Pollution in 10-year old children is currently being undertaken by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in cooperation with the DEA.

13 September 2010 Implementation Task Team Meeting. VTAPA AQMP Implementation was handed over to the Sub-directorate: Priority Area Implementation.

11 January 2011 Deputy Director-General approved the appointment of WSP consulting engineer for the Road Signs Project.

Inception meeting with WSP took place on 14 January 2011. The service provider will assist the DEA in developing the ToR for the Road Signs Project.

25 May 2011 Acting DG approves VTAPA AQMP mid-term review submission.

17 June 2011 VTAPA AQMP mid-term review tender E1188 was published on Department of National Treasure website. Briefing session held on 01 July 2011 followed by Tender evaluation on the 14th September 2011.Escience Associates was appointed to assist DEA on VTAPA AQMP mid-term review.

30 September 2011 First Implementation report published on the SAAQIS website.

The document gives an indication on the implementation in the VTAPA

09 January 2012 Appointment letter for E1188 to the service provider was issued.

Escience Associated appointed to review VTAPA AQMP mid-term review

08 February 2012 SLA between DEA and the servive provider concluded.

DDG signed SLA between DEA and Escience for VTAPA mid-term review

15 -16 March 2012 VTAPA AQMP mid-term review capacity training workshop at Emperors palace (OR TAMBO).

Capacity training workshop held

18 June 2012 VTAPA Emission Inventory review workshop.

Review of the data collected

20 September 2012 Letter requesting industries to confirm emission data which was provided of the development of the VTAPA AQMP mid –term review were circulated with the due date of the 26 September 2012.

Letter requesting industries to confirm emission data which was provided of the development of the VTAPA AQMP mid –term review were circulated with the due date of the 26 September 2012.

20 -21 February 2013 VTAPA AQMP MSRG meeting at Emerald.

VTAPA AQMP MSRG meeting held.

20 February 2013 Priority Implementation Task Teams (ITTs) established.

ITTs were established according to Geographic locations of problem complexes as identified on the baseline assessment of the AQMP and the Chairs and Co-chairs were drawned from local authority within the jurisdiction of that priority area.

27 February 2013 Notification letter was sent to Escience Associates to notify them about the contract expiry date.

Notification of expiry of the contract bid number E1188.

28 February 2013 SLA between DEA and the Concluded. The service provider was appointed to conduct a study to assess human health in the Vaal Triangle Air Pollution Priority Area.


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Date

Milestone

Comments

28 February 2013 Appointment letter for CSIR was issued. CSIR appointed to assist the department to conduct a study to assess human health in the Vaal Triangle Air Pollution Priority Area.

20 March 2013 Final VTAPA mid-term review report was submitted to DEA.

Chief director approval.

19 April 2013 The inception meeting for Vaal health study was held at DEA.

Establishing the PSC and presenting the Project Process Plan to PSC.

30 April 2013

Development of the project background report.

Start-up report was received from the service provider (CSIR).

22 May 2013 Introducing the Vaal Health Study project to the VTAPA MSRG.

Presentation of the Project process plan to the MSRG

01 -30 May 2013 Application of the Ethics approval Ethics approval was submitted to Research Ethics committee, and the acknowledgement of receipt for ethics application by was received by CSIR.

05 July 2013 Request for support from Department of Health, Department of Education, as well as Provincial Department of Health and Social Welfare in Gauteng and Free State Province.

Letters requesting support were sent to the Department of Health, Department of Education, as well as Provincial Department of Health and Social Welfare in Gauteng and Free State Province.

15 September 2013. Ethics approval for Household Survey was granted.

To obtain clearance to conduct household survey.

30 September 2013 Community Survey implementation plan was submitted.

Plan on how community survey will be implemented.

01 -30 October 2013 Household survey was initiated in Sebokeng, Sharpeville, Diepkloof and Zamdela.

The community survey in all four areas.

25 November 2013 The capacity building plan to include DEA employees on the project was developed.

Plan on how DEA will be capacitated.

11-26 March 2014 Phase 1 of Child Health Survey (summer). Determine whether there is an association between daily fluctuations in ambient air pollution levels and fluctuations in health status the children involved.

27 May to 10 June 2014

Phase 2 of Child Health Survey (Winter). Determine whether there is an association between daily fluctuations in ambient air pollution levels and fluctuations in health status the children involved.

4 February 2014 Developed the VTAPA AQMP implementation plan by all authorities from all spheres of government within VTAPA.

Implementation plan prioritise the interventions that need to be implemented by all authorities.

21 February 2014 VTAPA NGO’s and CBO’s ambient air quality monitoring workshop and excursion.

The objective of the workshop was to capacitate NGO’s and CBO’s within VTAPA on air quality monitoring. The workshop was coupled with an excursion to the monitoring station for practical demonstrations.

12 May 2014 & 04 June 2014

Descriptive statistical workshop. Analysis of household survey data.

29 May 2014 VTAPA MSRG meeting at Maccauvlei on vaal.


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Date

Milestone

Comments

12 & 13 June 2014 Capacity Building Training Workshop on Stack Monitoring and Emission Data Interpretation.

The training was meant to capacitate air quality management officials who are responsible with issuing and management of AELs.

18 July 2014 Workshop on respiration and lung function test.

Demonstration on how the respiration and lung function test apparatus work.

9 September 2014 Inception meeting for VTAPA source apportionment study held at Quest Conference Estate.

The meeting was for all industries within the area as they are going to be major financial contributors to the study.

16 September 2014 Capacity building workshop on Air Quality Regulations and AQA amendments.

To capacitate air quality officials within VTAPA on the new promulgated air quality Regulations and AQA amendments.

25 September 2014 Capacity building workshop on Vehicle Emission programme.

To train officials on Vehicle Emission Testing programme and raise awareness on the impacts of the programme on the reduction of transport emissions.

11 October 2014 Side-Event on VTAPA Source Apportionment Study was held during NACA – Multi Stakeholder Workshop at Umhlanga in KZN.

Proposed Source apportionment study was discussed during the workshop.

26 November 2014 VTAPA MSRG meeting at Maccauvlei on vaal and Human Health Risk Assessment report was presented.

To discuss progress and way forward with the implementation of the VTAPA AQMP including the VTAPA health study.

14 May 2015 Inception meeting on the Source Apportionment Study Project Establishment of the SAS Project Steering Committee and the Project Expert Panel

To initiate and determine the approach to the study To oversee the project, provide guidance and expert advice to the project

31 March 2015 Air Quality Awareness Education and Awareness Workshop Diepkloof Multipurpose Center, Soweto

To educate and raise awareness in communities on air quality issues

12 June 2015 Air Quality Awareness Education and Awareness Workshop at Emfuleni Community Library, Vandrbijlpark


31 July 2015 Air Quality Awareness Education and Awareness Workshop in Orange Farm Multipurpose Center


19 November 2015 Capacity building workshop on Biomass Burning Emissions Inventory

To capacitate air quality officials on biomass emissions estimation using various tools and methodologies

24 November 2015 Establishment of the Education and Awareness Task Team at the MSRG meeting in Quest Conference, Vanderbijlpark

The task team has been established to develop programs to deal awareness raising in the priority area


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Table 7: Key milestones for the Highveld Priority Area

KEY MILESTONES FOR THE HIGHVELD PRIORITY AREA

Date

Milestone

23 November 2007

The Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism declares the Highveld region a Priority Area, as the area met all requirements in the Act.

24 January 2008 The National Air Quality Officer presented the HPA status-quo to the Forum for Executives in Energy at the request of the Department of Public Enterprises.

9 April 2008 Successful inception meeting after the declaration (Steve Tshwete Municipal Office, Middelburg).

23 May 2008 and 25 May 2008

The HPA tender advert published in the Tender Bulletin and the Sunday Times newspaper respectively.

6 June 2008 The HPA tender briefing session took place at the DEA and 11 consulting companies attended.

26 June 2008 The DEA presented to the Springs Air Quality Forum on the HPA status-quo and its possible impact on industries in Springs.

24 July 2008 The DEA Deputy Director-General approved the appointment of the service provider, uMoya-Nilu Consulting to develop the HPA AQMP.

29 July 2008 The DEA presented to the Germiston Air Quality Forum on the HPA status-quo and its possible impact on industries in Germiston.

10 September 2008 Service Level Agreement between the DEA and uMoya-Nilu Consulting to develop the HPA AQMP signed.

23 October 2008 The first combined HPA AQOF/ MSRG Meeting to introduce the service provider was at the Protea Hotel in Witbank.

19-20 January 2009 The HPA Research Workshop (Ekurhuleni Kempton Park Council Chambers).

20 July 2009 The first draft Baseline Assessment was presented to the MSRG.

8-10 September 2009 HPA AQMP Capacity Building Workshop (Protea Hotel in Witbank).

25 February 2010 Modelling Workshop held at Edenvale.

8 April 2010 First draft of the HPA Baseline Assessment published on the HPA website.

19 April 2010 Presentation of the first draft HPA AQMP to the MSRG.

19 May 2010 HPA AQMP MSRG meeting held.

3-4 June 2010 HPA AQMP LFA Workshop held.

14 June 2010 Permission to extend the HPA project and budget approved by the Director-General.

2 July 2010 Letters requesting approved interventions (together with the new intervention template) were sent to industries with the closing date of 30 September 2010.

28 September 2010 HPA Draft AQMP Interventions Workshop (PSC only) (Only AQO) held.

10 November 2010 MSRG Meeting to present the second draft AQMP (stakeholders were given 20 days to comment, closing date for comments, 30 November 2010).

06 May 2011 Publication of the Draft HPA AQMP (Public comments) in the National Gazette No: 34250.

31 August 2011 The final HPA AQMP MSRG meeting workshop public meeting at Nkangala District Municipality.

02-04 November 2011 HPA AQMP capacity training workshop.

11 January 2012 Minister approved final draft HPA AQMP for publication.

02 March 2012 Publication of final HPA AQMP in the national gazette (Gazette No. 35072, Notice No.144 of 2012).

15 February 2013 HPA MSRG meeting held at Witbank Protea hotel.

15 February 2013 Priority Area Implementation Task Teams (ITTs) established.

15 August 2013 HPA MSRG meeting held at Riverside Estate, Middelburg.

15 October 2013 Air Quality Management Workshop for NGOs in HPA was held at Protea Hotel Witbank.


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KEY MILESTONES FOR THE HIGHVELD PRIORITY AREA

Date

Milestone

15 November 2013 HPA MSRG meeting held at Protea Hotel Witbank.

07 February 2014 Air Quality Monitoring Workshop and Excursion was held for NGOs in HPA at Elukhanyisweni Secondary School in Witbank.

19 February 2014 HPA MSRG meeting held at Protea Hotel OR Tambo.

07 March 2014 AQM tools workshop for NGOs in Rustenburg.

06 March 2014 AQM tools workshop for NGOs in Lephalale.

05 & 06 June 2014 Stack Monitoring and Emission Data Interpretation Training Workshop for Air Quality Officials held in Edenvale.

10 September 2014 HPA MSRG meeting held at Olifants River Lodge, Middelburg.

26 February 2015 Workshop on Air Quality Awareness and Education Programmes Domestic Fuel Burning, Biomass Burning, and Waste Burning at Gert Sibande District Municipality for air quality and environmental health practitioners

23 September 2015 Dust Regulation Workshop held at Botleng Extention 3 Library, Victor Khanye Local Municipality communities and their leaders (councillors)

29 January 2016 Air Quality Monitoring Workshop and Excursion was held for NGOs in HPA at Elukhanyisweni Secondary School in Witbank for the communities in HPA.

The WBPA was declared as a priority area on 15 June 2012 (Gazette No.35435, Notice No. 495 of June 2012). The following table provides a list of the various milestones to date -

Table 8: Key milestones for the Waterberg-Bojanala Priority Area

KEY MILESTONES FOR THE PROPOSED WATERBERG BOJANALA PRIORITY AREA

Date

Milestone

April 2010 Finalised desktop research on the Waterberg air quality status-quo.

27 May 2010 Governance inception meeting held in Lephalale.

31 August 2010 Minister intent submission approved.

1 September 2010 Letters to municipal managers/ MECs on Ministerial intention.

8 and 10 October 2010 Waterberg intent published in the Government Gazette and Sunday Times newspaper respectively.

8 November 2010 All public comments collated.

19 January 2011 Chief Directorate Workshop to finalise the recommendations to the Minister in respect of public comments.

11 April 2011 The Proposed Waterberg Bojanala Priority Area Governance meeting held.

24 August 2011 Minister’s second intention to declare the expanded Waterberg Bojanala Priority Area incorporating Bojanala Platinum district municipality in the North West Province was gazetted (Gazette No. 34631) was published for public comments on the 30th September 2011.

03 October 2011 Inception meeting between DEA and Department of Human settlement was held to present the proposal WPA and outline the role of Department of human settlement.

05 December 2011 and 16 January 2012

First and second Internal WPA AQMP & Threat Assessment Terms of reference workshoped were held respectively.


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Date

Milestone

2 March 2012 Minister’s approved/signed the notice to declare the expanded Waterberg Bojanala Priority Area incorporating Bojanala Platinum District Municipality in the North West Province, in terms of Section 18 of the National Environment Management: Air QualityAct,2004 (Act No.39 of 2004) EDMS NO:10 2184.

13 April 2012 Pre planning meeting of Air Quality Outreach event for the Proposed Waterberg Bojanala PA between DEA Dept. Local Government & Traditional Affairs (North West Province) and COGHSTA (Limpopo Province).

28 May 2012 WBPA Air Quality Research Seminar at Burgerspark Hotel.

15 & 17 June 2012 WPA was declared and published in Sunday times and Government Gazette on 15 June 2012 (Gazette No.35435, Notice No 495 of June 2012).

20 July 2012 Deputy Minister Rejoice Mabudafhasi addresseed launch of WBPA Air Quality Monitoring Station at Mahwelereng under Mogalakwena Municipality.

06 August 2012 The inception meeting for Waterberg- Bojanala PA MSRG after declaration at Rustenburg Phokeng Conference centre.

16 November 2012 2nd MSRG WBPA meeting at Forever Resorts.

22 February 2013 3rd MSRG WBPA meeting at Casa at Brits.

08 March 2013 08 March 2013 Minister changed the name of Waterberg National Priority Area to Waterberg-Bojanala National Priority Area (Gazette No. 36207, Notice No. 154).

21 August 2013 A meeting to inform WBPA Authorities of decision to change project approach was held at DEA.

15 November 2013 WBPA Tender E1268 was advertised on government gazette and DEA website

25 November 2013 A Compulsory briefing session for WBPA Tender was held at DEA.

13 February 2014 SLA between the DEA and uMoya-Nilu Consulting to develop the WBPA AQMP signed.

25 February 2014 The WBPA AQMP draft project process plan was presented to PSC members at the inception meeting held at the DEA old building (6th floor ST).

07 March 2014 AQM tools workshop for NGOs in Rustenburg.

06 March 2014 AQM tools workshop for NGOs in Lephalale.

23 May 2014 The 2nd PSC meeting was held at DEA old Building (5th Floor South Tower).

20 June 2014 The 2nd WBPA Authorities meeting was held at the old DEA building (12th floor ST).

26 June 2014 The draft WBPA Baseline Assessment report was workshoped at the 4th WBPA MSRG meeting held at the Sanrock Resort and Conference Centre in Modimolle.

07 August 2014 Threat Assessment Scenario Building workshop was held at Environmental House, Pretoria

08 August 2014 The Draft WBPA AQMP Baseline Assessment Report was published on SAAQIS for comments.

28 August 2014 Logical Framework Approach (LFA) workshop was held at the Hunters Rest Hotel in Rustenburg.

31 October 2014 Round table meeting with industries and key Departments was held at the Protea Hotel Capital for the purpose of developing intervention strategies.

12 November 2014 A follow up Round table meeting to discuss Energy /Household emissions was held at the Department of Energy –Corner Vissagies and Paul Kruger street.

13 November 2014 5th MSRG meeting to discuss AQMP Interventions was held at the Sanrock Resort and Conference Centre in Modimolle.

24 April 2015 Draft WBPA AQMP published for comments

25 May 2015 Public comment closing date

19 June 2015 6th MSRG meeting to discuss public comments was held at the Hunters Rest Hotel in Rustenburg.


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Date

Milestone

24 April 2015 Draft AQMP was published on SAAQIS for comments

25 May 2015 Public comment closing date

19 November 2015 Minister approved the promulgation of the Final WBPA AQMP (EDMS 146701)

09 December 2015 Final WBPA AQMP was published in the government gazette No 39489 (Notice No: 1207) of the 09 December 2015

10 December 2015 WBPA Authority inception meeting held for priority area implementation

3.1.4 Provincial hotspots

No.

Indicator

Baseline,

2012

Target

Date

Summary progress 2015

1.4 Number of Provincial Air Quality Areas declared.

0 1 2017/18 No Provincial Priority Area has yet.

3.1.5 Municipal hotspots

No.

Indicator

Baseline,

2012

Target

Date


1.5 Number of metropolitan and district municipalities with air quality that does not conform to ambient air quality standards.

21 15 2017/18 Although this is no longer considered a useful short- to medium-term indicator and is, in fact, proposed to be replaced by the National Air Quality Indicator.

3.1.6 Minor, but widespread point-sources

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


1.6 Number of Controlled Emitters declared.

1 3 2017/18 Three Controlled Emitters declared. Small Boilers, promulgated on 1 November 2013, Gazette No. 36793, Notice 831. Temporary Asphalt Plants were declared controlled emitters on 28 March 2014


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No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


(Gazette No. 37461, Notice No.201). Small-scale char and small-scale charcoal plants were declared controlled emitters on 18 September 2015 (Gazette No. 39220, Notice No.602)

3.1.7 Potentially polluting fuels

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


1.7 Number of Controlled Fuels declared.

0 0 2017/18 Emission standards for treatment of hazardous waste and the use of alternative fuel resources (AFR) co-processing in cement kilns has been incorporated in the minimum emission standards Notice. However, specific work on the possible regulation of AFR as Controlled Fuels has not yet commenced.

3.2 STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT


No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date



2 3 2017/18 Two national priority areas, the VTAPA and the HPA AQMPs are under implementation. The WBPA AQMP was published in the government gazette No 39489 (Notice No: 1207) of the 09 December 2015, implementation has been initiated.


No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


2.2 Number of Provincial AQMPs under implementation.

0 1 2017/18 6 Provinces with AQMPs under implementation (see Table 15).


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3.2.3 Municipal plans

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


2.3 Number of municipalities with AQMPs in place.

16 55 2017/18 48 municipalities (21 districts, 7 metros and 20 locals) have completed their AQMPs (see Table 15).

The DEA has being rolling out the AQMP support programme to provide the necessary technical support to all spheres of government in developing their AQMPs as required by section 15 of the AQA. During 2015/16, the DEA provided technical support to North West Province and eThekwini Local Municipality during their AQMP review processes. Technical support was also given to the Northern Cape Province, Gert Sibande and Nkangala Districts as well as the eMalahleni Local Municipalities while training was on AQMP development was provided to Joe Gqabi District Municipality. Support entailed sitting on their Project Steering Committees and providing input to their reports, supporting stakeholder consultations, as well providing information/data including spatial maps and monitored data to the project teams.

3.2.4 Air pollution in dense, low-income communities

No.

Indicator

Baseline,

2012

Target

Date


2.4 Strategy for addressing air pollution in dense, low-income settlements published.

1 1 2017/2018 The draft strategy to address air pollution in dense, low-income communities completed and submitted for approval.

3.2.5 Intergrated strategy for the control of vehicle emissions

No.

Indicator

Baseline,

2012

Target

Date


2.5 Intergrated strategy for the control of vehicle emissions published.

0 1 2017/18 The draft strategy to address vehicle emissions completed and submitted for approval


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3.3 STANDARD-SETTING

3.3.1 New pollutants requiring ambient standards

No.

Indicator

Baseline,

2012

Target

Date


3.1 Identify additional pollutants requiring ambient air quality standards.

1 1 2017/18 2nd Generation National Ambient Air Quality Standards were successfully published on 24 December 2009 (Listing 7 Pollutants: SO2; NO2; PM10; CO; O3; Pb and C6H6).

On 29 June 2012, the Minister published additional standard for PM2.5; bringing the total number of pollutants to eight (8) (Gazette No. 35463, Notice No.486 of June 2012).

On 01 November 2013, the Minister promulgated regulations for the control of dust, prescribing standards for dust fallout (Gazette No. 36974, Notice No.827).

3.3.2 Total ambient standards

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date



8 9 2017/18 The total number of pollutants are eight (8)

3.3.3 Emission standards - point-sources

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date



1 1 2017/18 Section 21 Notice Amendments was promulgated on 22 November 2013 (Gazette No. 37054, Notice No.893 of November 2013). The second amendment was gazetted on 12 June 2015 (Gazette No. 38863, Notice No.551).


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3.3.4 Emission standards - minor, but widespread point-sources

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


3.4

Number of Controlled Emitters and associated standards declared.

1

3 2017/18 Three controlled emitter published, (small boilers; temporarily asphalt plants; and small-scale char and charcoal plants)

3.3.5 Fuel standards

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


3.5

Number of Controlled Fuels and associated standards or prohibitions declared.

0

0 2017/18 Refer to indicator 1.6.

3.4 AWARENESS-RAISING

3.4.1 Publications

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


4.1

Number of air quality related publications available.

14 20 2017/18 See Table 16

3.5 AIR QUALITY IMPACT MANAGEMENT


No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date



2

3 2017/18 Three national priority areas, VTAPA, HPA and WBPA AQMPs are currently under implementation. The progress reports available on www.saaqis.org.za



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No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


5.2

Number of Provincial Priority Area AQMPs under implementation.

0 1 2017/18 No declared Provincial Priority Areas

3.5.3 Cleaner Production

No.

Indicator

Baseline,

2012

Target

Date


5.3 Number of Cleaner Production Best Practise Guidelines published.

1

3 2017/18 The second best practice guideline document is currently being finalised. This document covers the cement sector.

3.5.4 Atmospheric Impact Report

No.

Indicator

Baseline,

2012

Target

Date


5.4 Regulation in respect of the prescribed form for Atmospheric Impact Report (S.30 of the AQA).

1

1 2017/18 The regulations prescribing the format of the Atmospheric Impact Report were published on 11 October 2013 (Government Gazette No. 36904, Notice No. 747 of October 2013).

3.6 ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENSING

3.6.1 Licensing manual

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


6.1 AEL Manual published.

1 1 2017/18 The Licensing Manual was reviewed to incorporate the AQA amendments. Not yet published.


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3.6.2 Services fees

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


6.2

Atmospheric Emission License Processing Fee Calculator published.

1 1 2017/18 Draft regulations regarding the AEL processing fees completed and to be promulgated in 2016

3.6.3 National Licensing Authorities’support programme

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


6.3 Annual progress report on the National Licensing Authorities’support programme.

2017/18 Phase 3 of the Five Year AEL Support Programme was implemented in the 2015-16 financial year. This included training on interpretation of emission reports and awareness on the South African Atmospheric Emission Licensing and Inventory Portal (SAAELIP) system.

3.7 COMPLIANCE MONITORING

3.7.1 Government monitoring network

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


7.1 Number of government ambient air quality monitoring stations.

94 100 2017/18 127 stations - see Table 17

3.7.2 EMIs

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


7.2

Number of EMIs designated in air quality compliance monitoring/enforcement.

260 300 2017/18 See Table 18 for designated EMIs


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3.7.3 Emission monitoring

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


7.3

Number of Atmospheric Emission License holders submitting annual emission reports

0

0 2017/18 Emission reports in terms of AEL conditions were submitted to licensing authorities. DEA also has copies of some of these emission reports for facilities reporting on NAEIS. The emission reports were collected in the 2015 -16 financial year.

3.7.4 Compliance monitoring inspections

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


7.4

Number of formal compliance monitoring inspections.

0

100 2017/18 For more information, see Appendix F

3.8 ENFORCEMENT

3.8.1 EMIs

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


8.1

Number of EMIs designated.

900

1200 2017/18 Refer to indicator 7.2

3.8.2 By-laws

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


8.2

Model air pollution control by-laws.

1

1 2017/18 Model by-laws for air quality management were promulgated in July 2010 (Gazette No. 33342, Notice No. 541 of July 2010).


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3.8.3 Enforcement actions

The information regarding the criminal and administrative enforcement actions relating to air quality related offences is highlighted in Appendix F.

3.9 INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

3.9.1 The SAAQIS

No.

Indicator

Baseline,

2012

Target

Date


9.1 Ambient Air Quality module and associated packages

1 1 2017/18 SAAQIS Phase I – Ambient Air Quality module to be upgraded

9.2 SAAQIS Phase II system completed

0 1 2017/18 SAAQIS Phase II - immediate roll-out plan under implementation

9.3 Format required for the internet-based national atmospheric emission inventory reporting established by the National Air Quality Officer

0 1 2017/18 The National Atmospheric Emissions Inventory System (NAEIS) developed and ready for listed activities to start reporting emissions.

9.4 National Atmospheric emission inventory inclusion in the SAAQIS Phase II completed

0 1 2017/18 This will be part of the NAEIS which has been completed

9.5 Database of Listed Activities available in the SAAQIS

1 1 2017/18 APPA Database has been migrated to SAWS to streamline the management of all SAAQIS components.

9.6 All current policy and legislation available in the SAAQIS

1 1 2017/18 Currently available and updated continuously – see www.saaqis.co.za.

9.7 Air quality scientific literature resource library

1 1 2017/18 Currently available, but requires update - see www.saaqis.org.za

9.8 Norms and standards for air quality information management.

1 1 2017/18 Norms and Standards for Air Quality Monitoring currently under development.

9.9 All current available AQMPs

1 1 2017/18 All approved AQMPs will be uploaded on SAAQIS website.

9.10 Support centre/ help desk

1 1 2017/18 Available on SAAQIS for ambient monitoring information.

9.11 DEA air quality publications and guidelines documents

1 1 2017/18 Available on the SAAQIS, www.saaqis.org.za

9.12 Key stakeholder database

1 1 2017/18 Air Quality Officer database on SAAQIS.

http://www.saaqis.co.za/




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3.10 INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION AND COOPERATION

3.10.1 Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla

No.

Indicator

Baseline,

2012

Target

Date


10.1

Participation in the Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla.

150

200 Annual Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla hosted successfully in Bloemfontein, Free State, attended by about 300 officials.

3.10.2 The Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla

3.10.2.1 The 10th Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla

The DEA hosted the 10th Annual Air Quality Governance Lekgotla at the President Hotel in Bloemfontein, Free State from 28 -29 September 2015. The Lekgotla was held under the theme, “Launching air quality management systems for transparent governance and improved service delivery”. Since the promulgation of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39) of 2004 (AQA), government has developed several regulatory tools and interventions to manage air quality in the country. Therefore, government will continue to improve on these tools and systems for transparent and improved service delivery in air quality management. The 2015 Lekgotla focused amongst others, the development and implementation of Air Quality Management Plans, the implementation of the AQ Business Case to leverage resources for air quality management in all spheres of government, air quality related compliance monitoring and enforcement, air quality related litigations and the Ambient Air Quality Monitoring programmes.

The following papers were presented during the two day Lekgotla:

The 2015 State of Air Report and National Air Quality Indicator (DEA – National Air Quality Officer, Dr Thulie N. Mdluli);

Using the lessons learned from the Business Case Project to leverage resources for Air Quality Management Functions (DEA, Ms Elizabeth Masekoameng);

Development and implementation of the Air Quality Management Plan – Province perspective, lesson learned and challenges (NW READ, Mr Percy Matlapeng);

Requirements for effective data and assets management for the National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Network (DEA, Dr Patience Gwaze);

Presentation on Criminal/ Administrative Enforcement relating to AQA offences (DEA, Mr Grant Walters);

Presentation on Air Quality related litigations (DEA, Mr Mark Peace);

Presentation on the Health Studies in the National Priority Areas (DEA, Mr Abednego Baker);

The Impact of EVRAZ Highveld Steel & Vanadium Limited on Air Quality– Priority Area perspective (DEA, Dr Vincent Gololo);

All government air quality managers,

through the knowledge of what can and

should be done gained during the

Lekgotla, are inspired to build, strengthen

and/ or fine-tune their air quality

management interventions towards the

implementation of the AQA to contribute

to a better life for all


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Emissions offset guideline for air quality management: Its principles and applications - Fezile Dabi District Municipality Case Study (DEA, Ms Elizabeth Masekoameng/ Fezile Dabi District Municipality, Mr Chakane Sibaya);

South African Atmospheric Emission Licensing and Inventory Portal (SAAELIP) for transparent governance (DEA – National Air Quality Officer, Dr Thulie N. Mdluli);

Atmospheric Emission Licensing -Transition to automated system (DEA, Mr Vumile Senene);

Update on the NAEIS implementation (DEA, Mr Tsietsi Mahema)

The Draft National Air Quality Officer’s Report and the adoption of the 2015 Lekgotla resolutions (DEA – National Air Quality Officer, Dr Thulie N. Mdluli)

The two day governance Lekgotla was followed by the launch of the South African Atmospheric Emission Licensing and Inventory Portal (SAAELIP) on Wednessday, 30 September 2015. The SAAELIP is a web-based portal with two components namely, the System for National Atmospheric Emission Licensing (SNAEL) and the National Atmospheric Emission Inventory System (NAEIS).

The SNAEL is designed for the application, processing and management of Atmospheric Emission Licences in all the spheres of Government. The NAEIS enables on-line reporting of atmospheric emissions as required by the Air Quality Act. Both systems facilitate cooperative governance, ensure governance accountability and most importantly, enable improved service delivery.

3.10.3 National –Provincial Working Group II

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


10.3

Number of National-Provincial Air Quality Forums Held

4 4 Annually All quarterly meetings (4) were held

3.10.4 Provincial-municipal Air Quality Officer’s Forums

No.

Indicator

Baseline, 2012

Target

Date


10.4

Number of operational Provincial-municipal Air Quality Officer’s Forums.

9 9 2017/18 Provincial-Municipal Air Quality Officer Forums were reported to be fully operational in Eastern Cape, Free Sate, KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Mpumalanga, Northern Cape, North West, Limpopo and Western Cape.


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APPENDIX A: ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENSING STATUS IN THE COUNTRY

Table 9: Atmospheric Emission Licensing status in the Eastern Cape

ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENSING STATUS IN EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE

DATE APPLICATION RECEIVED

APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED

ACTIVITY LICENSING AUTHORITY

STATUS

1. 2011 LUHKANJI BRICKS

New 5 CHDM Finalized Sec 24G in 06/2014; Under EIA.

2. 2011 AP. GREEN New 10 CHDM Finalised Sec 24G busy processing the AEL

3. 23 January 2014

CAPE FREE STATE PETROLEUM (PTY) LTD t/s ALIWAL PETROLEUM

New 2 DEDEAT Withdrawn & Closed

4. 17 February

2014

Galvaspin cc New 4 NMBM Issued

5. 26 February 2014

BASAFOUR 3528 (PTY)LTD T/S CLEAN TECH AFRICA

New 6 DEDEAT Issued 21/12/2015

6. 01 April 2014 Xmeco Pty Renewal 4 NMBM Pending

7. 15 May 2014 ENVIRO ASPHALT( PTY) LTD

New 3 DEDEAT Under Review

8. 19 November

2014

Cape Composite (Closed Down)

New NMBM Closed

9. 5 March 2015 Engen Petroleum Renewal 2 DEDEAT Pending

10. 12 June 2015 Royal Haskoning New 8 DEDEAT Closed

11. 29 June 2015 Blacklite Solar New DEDEAT Pending

12. 23 August 2015

EAST COAST ASPHALT

New 3 CHDM Under Review

13. 27 August 2015

PG Bison Renewal 10 DEDEAT Finalised


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ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENSING STATUS IN EASTERN CAPE PROVINCE


APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED


STATUS

14. 2 September 2015

East Coast Asphalt

Transfer 3 DEDEAT Pending

15. 9 November 2015

Metindustrial ( Pty) Ltd (First National Battery – Buffalo View Road

Variation (expansion)

Category 4 Lead smelting

BCMM Provisional AEL issued on 21 January 2016

16. 21 December 2015

P. G. BISON Renewal 10 DEDEAT Issued

17. Ulba Tantalium Africa (PTY) Limited

New NMBM Not commissioned

Table 10: Atmospheric Emission Licensing status in Free State

ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENSING STATUS IN FREE STATE PROVINCE


APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED


STATUS

1. 26 August 2013

Koffiefontein Diamond Mine

Excluded after the Amendments to the Air Quality Act 2014

Listed Activity 17 Category 8.3

Xhariep District Municipality

Excluded after the Amendments to the Air Quality Act 2014

2. 20 February 2015

Total SA – Bethlehem Terminal

Existing – Postponement application

Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products

Thabo Mofutsanyana District Municipality

Complete

3. March 2015 Harmony Gold Mine, South Operation, Target Plant

New Wrong listed activity numbers in application – to be corrected.

Lejweleputswa District Municipality

Being processed.

4. March 2015 Harmony Gold Mine Central Plant

New 1.2, 4.1, 4.2 Lejweleputswa District Municipality

Being processed.

5. March 2015 Harmony Phoenix Operation

New 5.1, 7.1 Lejweleputswa District Municipality

Being processed.

6. March 2015 Harmony Gold Mine, South Operation, Harmony One Plant

New 4.1, 4.16, 4.17, 4.20, 4.21, 5.1


Being processed.


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ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENSING STATUS IN FREE STATE PROVINCE


APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED


STATUS

7. March 2015 Harmony Gold Mine, South Operation, Joel Gold Plant

New 4.17, 5.1 Lejweleputswa District Municipality

Being processed.

8. March 2015 Harmony Gold Mine, South Operation, Target Plant

New Wrong listed activity numbers in application – to be corrected.


Being processed.

9. 01 April 2015 Silicon Smelters - Tweespruit

New Charcoal Production


Pending

10. 30 April 2015 Silicon Smelters New 3.4 FDDM to be finalised and signed

11. 05 May 2015 Engen – Bethlehem Terminal

Existing Storage and Handling of Petroleum Products


Pending

12. 23 May 2011 Department of Public Works

Completed Listed Activity No 17 Category 8.1

Xhariep District Municipality

PAEL issued on

13. 14 July 2015 Matsopa Minerals New 5.2 FDDM Submitted to applicant for comments


Square root Trading Seven

New 8.1 DEA Referred to LA

15. 17 October 2015

Eco 2 Partnership New 2.1;2.2;3.4 FDDM to be finalised and signed

Table 11: Atmospheric Emission Licensing status in Limpopo Province

ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENSING STATUS IN LIMPOPO


APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED

ACTIVITY LOCAL

MUNICIPALITY STATUS

MOPANI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

1. 31 August 2011

Steven Lumber Mills (Pty) Ltd

Application for renewal of APPA RCs in terms of Section 47 of NEM:AQA (Wood burning, drying and the production of

9.6 Greater Tzaneen

Official drafting in progress


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APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED

ACTIVITY LOCAL

MUNICIPALITY STATUS

manufactured wood products)

2. 13 February 2012

Khulani Timbers

Application for renewal of APPA RCs in terms of APPA RC in terms of Section 47 of NEM:AQA (Wood burning, drying and the production of manufactured wood products)

9.6 Greater Tzaneen

Suspended (Additional Information Required)

3. 26 March 2013

Selati Hardeware (Pty) Ltd

Application for a new AEL in terms of Section 47 of NEM:AQA (Wood burning, drying and the production of manufactured wood products)

1.1 Tzaneen Municipality


4. 27 March 2013

Petroleum, Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa (SOC) Ltd (PETRO SA)

Application for renewal of APPA RCs in terms of APPA RC in terms of Section 47 of NEM:AQA (Bulk storage of petroleum products)

2.2 Greater Tzaneen


5. 28 March 2013

Palaborwa Mining Company Limited

Application for renewal of APPA RCs in terms of APPA RC in terms of Section 47 of NEM:AQA

4.13; 4.16; 4.17; 4.19; 5.2; 8.1

Ba-Phalaborwa Issued 01 April 2015

6. 24 April 2014 Diggersrest Farm

Application for renewal of an AEL (Tar Processes)

3.3 Greater Tzaneen


7. 15 December 2014

Foskor Mining Division

Variation Application Application for Variation of AEL (Drying of Ore)

4.1 Ba-phalaborwa

Issued 30/01/2015

8. 03 February 2015

Application for Variation of AEL (Drying of Ore)

4.1 Ba-phalaborwa

Application Review in Progress


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APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED

ACTIVITY LOCAL

MUNICIPALITY STATUS

VHEMBE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY


Syferfontein Magnesite

Application for renewal of APPA RCs in terms of Section 47 of NEM:AQA (Processing of lime, magnesite, dolomite and calcium sulphate)

5.6 Mutale


10. 25 March 2013

Shefeera Sawmills

Application for renewal of APPA RCs in terms of Section 47 of NEM:AQA (Tar Processes)

Makhado

Official Drafting in Progress

11. 15 October 2014

Polokwane Surfacing (Pty) Ltd

AEL Variation Application (Macadam preparation)

5.10 Makhado


12. 28 November 2014

Vhavenda Bricks

AEL Variation Application (Ceramic Production)

5.3 Thulamela


13. 03 February 2015

Hope Bricks Application for Review of AEL (Ceramic Production)

5.3 Musina



De Beers consolidated Mines (Venetia)

Application for New AEL (Incineration and ore Drying)

Musina Application Review in Progress

SEKHUKHUNE DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY


Kodoma Investments (Pty) Ltd

Application for an AEL:Galvanising plant on ERF 1186,Steelpoort Extention 10 Sekhukhune District

4.22 Greater Tubatse


16. 14 October 2013

Lyttelton Dolomite

New application for an Atmospheric Emission



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APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED

ACTIVITY LOCAL

MUNICIPALITY STATUS

License(Processing of lime, magnesite, dolomite and calcium sulphate)

17. 04 August 2014

ASA Metals Application for variation of an a atmospheric emission license (Production of alloys of iron with chromium, manganese, silicon or vanadium; the separation of titanium slag from iron-containing minerals using heat)

4.15 & 4.20 Greater Tubatse


18. 29 April 2014 Polokwane surfacing

New application for Atmospheric Emission License relodged –Asphalt premix plant


File-closed in 2012 -required information not provided within timeframes) File reopened Awaiting EA Application Decision

19. 13 May 2014 Rhino Minerals New application for atmospheric emission license –Dryer at Annesley Andalusite mine (Drying of Ore)

4.1 & 5.2 Greater Tubatse


20. 20 November 2014

Two Rivers Platinum

New Application for atmospheric Emission License


Official Processing in Progress

21. 15 January 2015

Tubatse Ferrochrome

Application for variation of an a atmospheric emission license (Production of alloys of iron with chromium,

4.5, 4.9 & 4.15 Greater Tubatse

Issued 01/04/2015


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APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED

ACTIVITY LOCAL

MUNICIPALITY STATUS

manganese, silicon or vanadium; the separation of titanium slag from iron-containing minerals using heat)

22. 04 March 2015

Eco oil and Energy

Storage and handling of petroleum products

2.4 Ephraim Mogale LM

Suspended (Application submitted with incomplete information - Additional Information Required)

WATERBERG DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

23. 31 January 2011

Rhino minerals (Pty)Ltd

Application for an atmospheric emission license

4.1 & 5.2 Thabazimbi


24. 01 April 2011 Eskom Medupi Application for atmospheric emission license for Eskom Medupi New Application

1.1 & 5.1 Lephalale

Issued 15/06/2012


Department of Public Works

Application for an atmospheric emission license(small Incinerator)

8 Lephalale Suspended (Additional Information Required)

26. 25 March 2013

BelaBela Petroleum (Pty)Ltd

New application for an Atmospheric Emission License

2.2 Belabela Municipality


27. 09 April 2013 Resgen South Africa (Pty)Ltd

New application for an Atmospheric Emission License

1.1 Lephalele


28. 09 April 2013 Northam Platinum Limited

Application for renewal and extension of AEL

4.17, 4.16 & 4.1 Thabazimbi



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APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED

ACTIVITY LOCAL

MUNICIPALITY STATUS

Renewal Application

29. 18 April 2013 Soldimar Investments, t/a Carbonite Products

Application for a change from APPA to AEL

Mogalakwena

Closed-applicant cannot be located


(Exxaro Reductants)

Application for Amendment of AEL

3.1, 3.2 and 3.4 Lephalale Issued 30/01/2015

31. 07 August 2014

Thabametsi Coal Mine

New Application for an AEL

1.1 5.1



Exxaro Coal Application for an variation of atmospheric emission license (storage and handling of petroleum)

2.4 Lephalale (Exxaro Coal)


33. 03 October 2014

Ironveld Smelting

New application for an AEL

4.1, 4.2 & 4.10 Application Review in Progress


Eskom Medupi Application for amendment of AEL in relation to Postponement Application Decision

1.1, 2.4 & 5.1 Lephalale Issued 01/04/2015


PPC Application for amendment of AEL in relation to Postponement Application Decision

5.3 and 5.4 Thabazimbi Issued 01/04/2015


Exxaro Coal Application for Amendment of AEL

3.1, 3.2 and 3.4 Lephalale (Exxaro Coal)

Issued 30/02/2015

37. 27 March 2015

The Mamba Cement Company (RF) (Pty) Ltd

New application for AEL New application

5.3 Thabazimbi


38. Eskom Matimba

Application for Variation of AEL

1.1, 5.1 & 2.2 Lephalale

Issued 30/01/2015

39. Eskom Matimba

Application for amendment of AEL in relation to Postponement

1.1, 5.1 & 2.2 Lephalale

Issued 01/04/2015


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APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED

ACTIVITY LOCAL

MUNICIPALITY STATUS

Application Decision

CAPRICON DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY

40. 02 April 2013 Corobrik Application for conversion from APPA to AEL

5.9 Polokwane Issued 03/02/2015

41. 02 April 2013 Polokwane bricks

Application for conversion from APPA to AEL

5.3, 5.3 Polokwane Issued 10/04/2015


Zebediela bricks

Application for conversion from APPA to AEL

5.3 Lepelle-Nkumpi On hold – pending submission of additional information

43. November 2014

Polokwane Surfacing

Application for New AEL

5.8 Polokwane Application on hold pending a decision on application for zoning by Polokwane Municipality

44. 15 January 2015

Polokwane Surfacing

Application for variation of AEL



Shell SA Marketing (Pty) Ltd

Application for variation of AEL



Polokwane Smelter

Application for Variation of AEL (Variation – Postponement Application)

4.16 Polokwane Decision under appeal

47. May 2015 Silicon Smelters Application for Variation of AEL Variation (Charcoal Production)

3.4 Polokwane Application on hold pending submission of detailed atmospheric impact report and an Environmental Authorization


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Table 12: Atmospheric Emission Licensing status in Northern Cape Province

ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENSING STATUS IN NORTHERN CAPE PROVINCE


APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED


STATUS

1. 30 January 2015

PPC Lime Review 5.7 Lime Production using alternative fuels

DENC Issued

2. 04 February 2015

Idwala Lime Review 5.6 lime production using conventional fuels

DENC Issued

3. 06 March 2015

AT Point Trading 80 (Upington Crematorium)

Review 8.2 Crematorium & veterinary waste Incineration

DENC Not issued yet, awaiting monitoring results

4. 12 March 2015

Mamatwan Mine (BHP Billiton-South 32)

Review 4.5 Sinter Plant

DENC Issued

5. 18 March 2015

Afrisam ULCO Review 5.5 Cement production using alternative fuels

Frances Baard DM

Issued

6. 19 March 2015

Shell SA Marketing Review 2.4 bulk fuel storage

FBDM Issued

7. 24 March 2015

Aquilla Steel Review 2.4 bulk fuel storage

DENC Closed

8. 30 March 2015

Delta EMD Review 4.1 Drying & Calcining

DENC Issued

9. August 2015 Roadspan Asphalt Review 5.10 Macadam Preparations

FBDM To be issued

10. August 2015 Khumani Iron Ore 2.4 bulk fuel storage

FBDM To be issued


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Table 13: Atmospheric Emission Licensing status in North West

ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENSING STATUS IN NORTH WEST PROVINCE


APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED


STATUS

1. 14 July 2014 Feedpro Animal Nutrition Pty/Ltd

Small boiler 10 Dr. KKDM Not yet completed

2. 10 October 2014

Rooiground Correctional Centre Incinerator

Veterinary Waste 8.2 Province Issued 23/ 02/2015

3. 2014/ 2015 Glencore (Wonderkop,Rustenburg and Rhovhan) x3

Renewal/ Variation

4.5, 4.9 & 4.18

Bojanala Platinum District

License issued

4. 2014/2015 Hernic Renewal 4.5 and 4.9 Bojanala Platinum District

License issued

5. 2014/2015 Vametco Renewal 4.5 and 4.9 Bojanala Platinum District

License issued

6. 2014/2015 Anglo (Mortimer smelter, RMB)

Renewal/ Variation

4.1, 4.16 & 4.17

Bojanala Platinum District

Variation application lodged

7. 2014/2015 Mankwe AEL services

New Application 8.3 Bojanala Platinum District

Outstanding information

8. 2014/2015 Road Surfacing New Application 5.10 Bojanala Platinum District

Outstanding information

9. 2014/2015 Vaporox New Application 8.1 Bojanala Platinum District

License issued

10. 25 Jan 2015 Rainbow farms New application 10 Province License issued

11. 26 Feb 2015 PPC (postponement)

Cement production

5.4 Province Issued 18/03/2015

12. 26 March 2015

Chubby Chicks Animal processing matter

10 Province License issued

13. 09 June 2015

Rheinmetall Denel Munition

Burning grounds 8.3 Province Letter issued

14. 03 June 2015

Kalgold(PTY) LTD Precious and base metal production

4.17 Province License issued

15. 15 July 2015

AfriSam( PTY) LTD Cement production(using conventional fuels and raw materials)

5.4 Province License issued

16. 06/11/2015 Lafarge variation 5.5 Province License issued

17. 2015 Kyogen New application 8.1 Bojanala Not issued

18. 2015 Rustenburg abattoir Renewal 10 Bojanala Not issued

19. 2015 Lonmin Variation 4.1, 4.16, 4.13, 4.17

Bojanala Not issued

20. 06/10/2015 PPC New application 5.5 Province Not issued


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Table 14: Atmospheric Emission Licensing status in Western Cape Province

ATMOSPHERIC EMISSION LICENSING STATUS IN WESTERN CAPE PROVINCE


APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED


STATUS

1. City of Cape Town Athlone Gas Turbine

Subcategory 1.2

D: EA&DP PAEL issued on 31 March 2015

2. City of Cape Town Roggebaai Gas Turbine

Subcategory 1.2:

D: EA&DP PAEL to be issued after noise assessments (November 2015).

3. City of Cape Town Kraaifontein Pyrolysis Plant

Subcategory 8.1:

D: EA&DP PAEL issued on 9 July 2015

4. Drakenstein Municipality

Macadam Preparation

Subcategory: 5.10

D: EA&DP D: EA&DP rejected application due to insufficient information provided. New AEL application to be submitted to D: EA&DP for processing.

5. Drakenstein Municipality

Thermal Treatment of Hazardous and General waste

Subcategory: 8.1

D: EA&DP D: EA&DP rejected application due to insufficient information provided. NEW AEL application to be submitted to D: EA&DP for processing.

6. Actom - John Thompson Africa

Foundry (4.10) CoCT 22A in process

7. Afroindia 4. Metallurgical Industry 4.21 Metal Recovery

Subcategory: 4. Subcategory: 4.21

CoCT In Process EIA still Underway

8. AgriProtein Animal matter processing

Subcategory: 10

CoCT Completed on 23 April 2015

9. BCL Medical Waste Management

Thermal treatment of hazardous waste and veterinary cremation

Subcategory: 8.1 Subcategory: 8.2

CoCT In Process

10. BP (Montague Gardens)

Fuel storage Subcategory: 2.4

CoCT 22A in process

11. Cape Precious Metals

Precious and base metal

Subcategory: 4.17

CoCT 22A in process


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APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED


STATUS

12. Chevron Ballast Area (CT Harbour)

Fuel storage Subcategory: 2.4

CoCT Completed on 08 May 2015

13. CISCO Electric arc furnace and steel making (primary and secondary) ;

Subcategory: 4.7

CoCT Completed on 02 February 2015

14. Claytile-Joostenberg Brick

Ceramic process Subcategory: 5.9

CoCT Completed on 28 August 2015

15. COMAR Chemicals

Organic Chemicals

Subcategory: 6 CoCT Completed on 31 August 2015

16. Ekapa Drums Drum recycling Subcategory: 8.4

CoCT In Process

17. Engen-Montague Gardens

Fuel storage Subcategory 2.4

CoCT Completed on 15 May 2015

18. FFS-CT Harbour Tank Farm & CT Bulk Storage

Fuel storage Subcategory 2.4

CoCT Completed on 15 June 2015

19. Fine Gold Precious and base metal

Subcategory: 4.17

CoCT 22A in process

20. Galvforce Galvanising Subcategory: 4.22

CoCT 22A in process

21. GRI Wind Steel South Africa (Pty) Ltd

Metal spray Subcategory: 4.23

CoCT AEL issued on 26 August 2015

22. Much Asphalt - Eerste River

Macadam preparartion

Subcategory: 5.10

CoCT AEL issued on 24 August 2015

23. OSHO Cement (Pty) Ltd

Cement Production

Subcategory 5.4

CoCT In Process

24. Peninsula Drums Drum recycling Subcategory 8.4

CoCT In Process

25. PEX Foundry Foundry AEL issued on 15 May 2015

26. Protea Brass Foundry(Pty) Ltd

Secondary Aluminium Production. Production and Processing of Zinc,

Subcategory: 4 .4 Subcategory: 4.14

CoCT AEL issued on 16 January 2015


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APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED


STATUS

Nickel and Cadmium

27. Protea Chemicals Inorganic chemical: Production of acids

Subcategory: 7.2

CoCT In Process

28. Rheinmetal Denel Munition-Somerset West

Burning Grounds Subcategory: 8.3

CoCT AEL issued on 31 March 2014

29. Urban Cement Cement Production (using conventional fuels and raw materials.)

Subcategory 5.4

CoCT AEL issued on 13 July 2015

30. ZA Galv Galvanizing Subcategory: 4.22

CoCT 22A in process

31. ArcelorMittal - Saldanha Steel

Iron and Steel Processes

Subcategory: 4.2, 4.6, 4.7, 4.8, 4.11, 4.12, 5.1 &5.2

WCDM AEL issued on 27 March 2014 & varied on 26 August 2015

32. PPC De Hoek Cement production

Subcategory 5.4 & 5.5

WCDM PAEL issued on 05 March 2014 with PAEL for AFR issued on 26 February 2015

33. Cape Dairy Biogas

Animal matter Processing

Category 10 WCDM AEL issued on 04 August 2015

34. Sea Harvest Corporation (Pty) Ltd

Animal matter Processing

Category 10 WCDM AEL issued on 04 August 2015

35. Voorberg Correctional Facility

Waste incineration

Subcategory 8.1

WCDM Pending

36. Afrisam Cement production

Subcategory 5.4

WCDM Pending

37. Frontier Separation

Drying and calcining

Subcategory 4.1

WCDM Pending

38. Rare Metals Industry

Combustion, Metallurgical & inorganic chemicals industry

Subcategory 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.8, 4.10, 4.14. 4.15, 4.20 & 7.1

WCDM Pending


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APPLICANT NATURE OF

APPLICATION LISTED


STATUS

39. Chlor - Alkali Holdings

Inorganic chemicals

Subcategory 7.1, 7.2 & 7.7

WCDM Pending

40. Salcarb Drying of mineral solids

Subcategory 5.2

WCDM Pending

41. Terra Nominees Storage and handling of ore

Subcategory 5.1

WCDM Pending

42. Cape Bentonite mine

Mineral drying 5.2 EDM AEL issued 07/01/2015

43. PSP TIMBERS Wood drying 9.5 EDM PAEL 05/01/2015

44. MTO George sawmill

Wood drying Subcategory: 9.5

EDM SNAEL online process

45. Geelhoutvlei Timbers cc

Wood drying Subcategory: 9.5

EDM SNAEL online process

46. Ecca Holdings Cape Bentonite Mine

Mineral Drying Subcategory 5.2

EDM AEL issued on 1 July 2015

47. SHELL Storage and Handling of Petroleum products

Subcategory 2.4

EDM AEL issued 1 July 2015


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APPENDIX B: GOVERNMENT AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS STATUS

Table 15: Government Air Quality Management Plans in place

GOVERNMENT AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT PLANS IN PLACE

Ref.

Department/ municipality

Current status

NATIONAL

1. National Department of Environmental Affairs

The 2012 National Framework published serves as the department’s AQMP

PROVINCIAL

2. Eastern Cape AQMP completed and under implementation

3. Free State AQMP completed and under implementation

4. Gauteng AQMP completed and under implementation

5. Limpopo AQMP completed and under implementation

6. North West AQMP completed and under implementation

7. Western Cape AQMP completed and under implementation

8. KwaZulu-Natal No AQMP

9. Mpumalanga No AQMP

10. Northern Cape No AQMP

METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES

11. Buffalo City AQMP completed and under implementation

12. Cape Town AQMP completed and under implementation

13. Ekurhuleni AQMP completed and under implementation

14. eThekwini AQMP completed and under implementation

15. City of Johannesburg AQMP completed and under implementation

16. Nelson Mandela Bay AQMP completed and under implementation

17. City of Tshwane AQMP completed and under implementation

18. Mangaung No AQMP

DISTRICT MUNICIPALITIES

19. Amajuba AQMP completed and under implementation

20. Amathole AQMP completed and under implementation

21. Bojanala Platinum AQMP completed and under implementation

22. Cape Winelands AQMP completed and under implementation

23. Capricorn AQMP completed and under implementation

24. Chris Hani AQMP completed and under implementation

25. Central Karoo AQMP completed and under implementation

26. Dr Kenneth Kaunda AQMP completed and under implementation

27. Eden AQMP completed and under implementation

28. Fezile Dabi AQMP completed and under implementation

29. Frances Baard AQMP completed and under implementation

30. Greater Sekhukhune AQMP completed and under implementation

31. Lejweleputswa AQMP completed and under implementation

32. Metsweding AQMP completed and under implementation

33. Nkangala AQMP completed and under implementation

34. Overberg AQMP completed and under implementation

35. UGu AQMP completed and under implementation

36. uThungulu AQMP completed and under implementation

37. Waterberg AQMP completed and under implementation


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Ref.


Current status

38. West Coast AQMP completed and under implementation

39. West Rand AQMP completed and under implementation

40. Dr Ruth Segomotsi Mompati No AQMP (AQMP under development, 2016)

41. Ehlanzeni No AQMP (AQMP under development, 2013)

42. Mopani No AQMP (AQMP under development, 2013)

43. uThungulu No AQMP (AQMP under development, 2014)

44. Vhembe No AQMP (AQMP under development, 2014)

45. Alfred Nzo No AQMP

46. Cacadu No AQMP

47. Gert Sibande No AQMP

48. ILembe (Stanger) No AQMP

49. Joe Gqabi No AQMP

50. John Taolo Gaetsewe No AQMP

51. Namakwa No AQMP

52. Ngaka Modiri Molema No AQMP

53. O.R. Tambo No AQMP

54. Pixle ka Seme No AQMP

55. Sisonke No AQMP

56. Siyanda No AQMP

57. Sedibeng No AQMP

58. Thabo Mofutsanyana No AQMP

59. uMgungundlovu No AQMP

60. uMkhanyakude No AQMP

61. uMzinyathi No AQMP

62. uThukela No AQMP

63. Xhariep No AQMP

64. Zululand No AQMP

LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES

65. Bergriver AQMP completed and under implementation

66. Bitou AQMP completed and under implementation

67. Cape Agulhas AQMP completed and under implementation

68. Drankenstein AQMP completed and under implementation

69. George AQMP completed and under implementation

70. Hessequa AQMP completed and under implementation

71. Kannaland AQMP completed and under implementation

72. Knysna AQMP completed and under implementation

73. Matzikama AQMP completed and under implementation

74. Mossel Bay AQMP completed and under implementation

75. Oudtshoorn AQMP completed and under implementation

76. Overstrand AQMP completed and under implementation

77. Prince Albert AQMP completed and under implementation

78. Rustenburg AQMP completed and under implementation

79. Saldanha Bay AQMP completed and under implementation

80. Stellenbosch AQMP completed and under implementation

81. Swartland AQMP completed and under implementation

82. Swellendam AQMP completed and under implementation

83. Theewaterskloof AQMP completed and under implementation


85


Ref.


Current status

84. Witzenberg AQMP completed and under implementation

PRIORITY AREAS

85. Vaal Triangle Airshed Priority Area

AQMP completed and under implementation

86. Highveld Priority Area AQMP completed and under implementation

87. Waterberg-Bojanala Priority Area

AQMP completed and under implementation

APPENDIX C: DEPARTMENTAL AIR QUALITY PUBLICATIONS

Table 16: Departmental air quality publications

AIR QUALITY RELATED PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE FROM THE NATIONAL DEPARTMENT

No.

Title

Publication date

1. Air and Air Quality 2006

2. Montreal Protocol 2006

3. Types and Sources of Air Pollutants 2006

4. An Introduction to the Types and Sources of Air Pollutants September 2007

5. An Introduction to Air Quality Management September 2007

6. Impacts of Air Pollution September 2007

7. South Durban Basin Multi-point Plan Case Study Report September 2007

8. The 2007 National Framework for Air Quality Management in South Africa September 2007

9. Air Pollution Meteorology September 2008

10. Atmospheric Modelling September 2008

11. Air Pollution Dispersion and Topographical Effects September 2008

12. Air Quality Management Planning and Reporting September 2008

13. Why we Need to Manage Air Quality September 2009

14. Climate Change and International Agreements September 2009

15. Air Pollution Control Approaches September 2009

16. Atmospheric Emission Licensing September 2009

17. A Dispersion Modelling Case Study of Section 21 Emissions Standards for Industrial Sources in HPA

September 2010

18. HPA Baseline Assessment Report March 2012

19. HPA QMP Executive Summary September 2012

20. Manual for Air Quality Management Planning September 2012

21. The 2012 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South Africa

February 2014

22. National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004), Regulations Regarding Air Dispersion Modelling

September 2014


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APPENDIX D: GOVERNMENT OWNED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS

Table 17: Government owned Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

GOVERNMENT OWNED AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATIONS

Owner

No. Location

Status

Pollutants monitored

Stations Reporting to

SAAQIS (Y/ N)

Department of Environmental Affairs

1. Fons Luminis High School (VTAPA)

Fully operational since March 2007.

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, O3, CO, Pb and BTEX

Yes

2. Kliprivier Police Station (VTAPA)



Yes

3. Riverside High School (VTAPA)



Yes

4. Thuto Lore Secondary School (VTAPA)



Yes

5. Iketsetseng Comprehensive Secondary School (VTAPA)



Yes

6. Saul Tsotetsi Sport and Recreation Centre (VTAPA)



Yes

7. Elukhanyisweni High School (HPA)

Established, operational since August 2008.

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, O3, CO, Pb, Hg and BTEX

Yes

8. Middelburg Christian School (HPA)



Yes

9. Tsiki-Naledi Secondary School (HPA)



Yes

10. Tusiville Clinic (HPA)

Established, operational since August 2008


Yes

11. Sasol Club (HPA) Established, operational since August 2008


Yes

12. Thabazimbi (Waterberg-Bojanala Priority Area Network)

Established, operational since September 2012

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, O3, CO & BTEX

Yes

13. Lephalale (Waterberg-Bojanala Priority Area Network)



Yes


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Owner

No. Location

Status



SAAQIS (Y/ N)

14. Mokopane (Waterberg-Bojanala Priority Area Network)



Yes

PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENTS

Kwa-Zulu Natal Department of Economic Development, Tourism and Environmental Affairs (DEDTEA)

15. Port Shepstone Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, O3, PM10, H2S

No

16. Mandeni Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, O3, PM10, H2S

No

17. Empangeni Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, O3, PM10, H2S

No

18. Pietermaritzburg Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, O3, PM10,

No

19. Newcastle Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, O3, PM10, H2S

No

20. Estcourt Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, O3, PM10, H2S

No

Mpumalanga, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development, Land and Environmental Affairs (DARDLEA)

21. Zacheus Malaza High School (HPA)

Not Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, CO, O3, PM10, PM2.5, BTEX, Pb & Hg

No

22. NG Kerk, Gholfsig (HPA)


No

23. Igugulabasha Primary School (HPA)


No

24. IM Manchu Senior Secondary School, (HPA)


No

Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism (LEDET)

25. Phalaborwa Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, O3, PM10, PM2.5,

Yes

North West Department of Rural, Environment and Agricultural Development (DREAD

26. Madibeng Not fully Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, CO, O3, PM10, PM2.5,

No

27. Phokeng Not fully Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, PM10, PM2.5,

No

28. Bakgatla

Not Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, PM10, PM2.5,

No


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Owner

No. Location

Status



SAAQIS (Y/ N)

29. Mafikeng Not fully Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, PM10, PM2.5

No

30. Jouberton Not Fully Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, PM10, PM2.5

No

31. Kanana Not Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, PM10, PM2.5

No

32. Khuma Not Fully Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, PM10, PM2.5

No

Western Cape Department of Environmental Affairs and Development Planning (DEADP)

33. Worcester Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO

Yes

34. Malmesbury Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO

Yes

35. George Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO

Yes

36. Vissershok Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO, BTEX

Yes

37. St. Helena Bay Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO

Yes

38. Oudsthoorn Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO

Yes

39. Stellenbosch Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO

Yes

40. Khayelitsha Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO, BTEX

Yes

41. Dana Bay Reservior

Operational H2S ,Benzene, Toluene & Xylene

Yes

42. Hout Bay Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO

Yes

43. Maitland

Decommissioned in May 2010

CO, Nox, NO, NO2, PM10 & SO2

Yes

44. Paarl


PM10, SO2, O3, NOx, NO, NO2

Yes

45. Mossel Bay


O3, SO2, PM10, NO2, NOx &NO

Yes

46. Hermanus Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO, BTEX

Yes

METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITIES

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

47. Buccleuch Not Operational PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, O3, CO & BTEX

No

48. Jabavu Not Operational PM10 & SO2

No

49. Newton Operational PM10, NOx, NOx, O3 & CO

No

50. Ivory Park

Operational PM10, SO2, NOx & O3

No


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Owner

No. Location

Status



SAAQIS (Y/ N)

51. Diepsloot Operational PM10, SO2, NOx & O3

No

52. Delta Park Not Operational PM10, SO2, NOx & O3

No

53. Orange Farm Operational PM10, SO2, NOx & O3

No

54. Alexandra Not Operational PM10, SO2, NOx & O3

No

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

55. Bedfordview

Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3 & CO

Yes

56. Germiston


Yes

57. Etwatwa Operational

PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO & Btex

Yes

58. Tembisa


Yes

59. Thokoza


Yes

60. Watville


Yes

61. Springs Operational

PM10, SO2, NOx & O3

Yes

62. Tsakane Operational

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, NO2, CO & C6H6

Yes

63. Olifantsfontein Operational

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, NO2, CO, O3 & C6H6

Yes

64. Leondale Operational

PM10, SO2, NOx & O3

Yes

City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality

65. Athlone Operational NOx, SO2 & O3

Yes

66. Atlantis

Operational PM10, NOx & SO2 Yes

67. Bellville South Operational PM10, NOx & SO2

Yes

68. Bothasig Operational NOx, SO2 & H2S

Yes

69. CT City Hall Operational NOx, SO2 & CO

Yes

70. CT Foreshore Operational PM10 & VOC

Yes

71. CT Molteno Operational O3

Yes

72. Goodwood Operational PM10, NOx, SO2, O3 & CO

Yes

73. Khayelitsha

Operational PM10, NOx & SO2

Yes


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Owner

No. Location

Status



SAAQIS (Y/ N)

74. Somerset West Operational PM10, NOx, SO2, H2S & VOC

Yes

75. PlatteKloof Operational PM10, NOx, SO2 & O3

Yes

76. Potsdam

Operational PM10, NOx & SO2 Yes

77. Table View Operational PM10, NOx, SO2, H2S, NO2,, & NO3

No

78. Wallacedene Operational PM10, NOx, SO2, CO & O3

No

eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality

79. Wentworth Operational PM10, SO2, NOx & O3

Yes

80. Southern Works Operational SO2 & NOx Yes

81. Settlers Operational SO2 & TRS Yes

82. Jacobs Air Monitoring

Operational SO2 & NOx Yes

83. New Germany Operational NOx, SO2, NO2, NO,, & O3

Yes

84. Nizam School Decommissioned SO2

Yes

85. Prospecton Not Operational SO2 Yes

86. Cato Ridge Operational NOx, SO2, NO2, NO,, & O3

Yes

87. Ganges Operational PM10, SO2 & NOx Yes

88. Alverstone Operational O3 Yes

89. City Hall Operational PM10 & NOx Yes

90. Ferndale Decommissioned NOx Yes

91. Grosvenor Operational SO2 Yes

92. Warick Avenue Operational NOx Yes

93. Tongaat Operational

Met Parameters Yes

94. Edge Wood Operational

Met Parameters Yes

Nelson Mandela Bay Metropolitan Municipality

95. PE Delta Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO & BTEX

Yes

96. Uitenhage Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO

Yes

97. Walmer Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO

Yes


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Owner

No. Location

Status



SAAQIS (Y/ N)

98. Algoa Park Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO

Yes

99. GM Caravan Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3, CO

Yes

City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality

100. Pretoria West Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3 & CO

Yes

101. Rosslyn Operational SO2, NOx, O3 & CO Yes

102. Mamelodi Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3 & CO

Yes

103. Booysens Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3 & CO

Yes

104. Olievenhoutbosch Clinic


Yes

105. Soshanguve Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3 & CO

Yes

106. Ekandustria Operational

PM10, SO2, NOx, O3 & CO

Yes

Mangaung Metropolitan Municipality

107. Kagisanong Community Centre

Not Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, CO, PM10, PM2.5,

No

108. Pelonomi Hospital Not Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, CO, PM10, PM2.5,

No

109. Bayswater Clinic Not Operational SO2, PM10, No

Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality

110. East London Not Fully Operational

PM10, SO2, NOx & O3

No

111. King Williams Town

Not Fully Operational

PM10, SO2, NOx & O3

No

DISTRICT AND LOCAL MUNICIPALITIES

Msunduzi Local Municipality

112. Pietermaritzburg CBD

Not Fully Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, O3, PM10, PM2.5,

No

113. Edendale Not Fully Operational SO2,NO, NO2, NOx, O3, PM10, PM2.5,

No

Rustenburg Local Municipality

114. Boitekong Operational


Yes

115. Marikana Operational


Yes

116. Tlhabane Operational PM10, SO2, NOx, O3 & CO

Yes

West Rand District Municipality

117. Krugersdorp Operational


Yes

118. Randfontein Operational


Yes

Saldana Bay District

119. Saldana Bay Operational PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and O3

No


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Owner

No. Location

Status



SAAQIS (Y/ N)

Municipality 120. Vredenburg Operational PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and O3

No

Sekhukhune District Municipality

121. Greater Tubatse (Dilokong Hospital)

Not Operational SO2, NO2, O3, CO BTEX, Hg, PM10, PM 2.5

No

Mopani District Municipality

122. Tzaneen Disaster Centre

Operational PM10, PM2.5, PM1, SO2, NOx, O3, CO, BTEX

No

South African Weather Services

123. Cape GAW station

Operational CO2, CH4, NOx & O3

Yes

124. Karoo

Operational PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and O3

Yes

125. Xanadu

Operational PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and O3

Yes

City of uMhlathuze Municipality

126. Arboretum – Water Facility

Operational SO2, NO, NOx, NO2, O3, PM10, PM2.5

No

127. Brackenham - Cemetery


No

128. Esikhaleni - Library


No

Sedibeng District Municipality

129. Meyerton

Not Operational Unclear No

130. Vanderbijlpark

Not Operational Unclear No

APPENDIX E: ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT INSPECTORS

Table 18: Environmental Management Inspectors (EMIs)

Air Quality Yes

Provinces Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Total

Free State 2 19 6 27

Free State DESTEA 2 19 6 27

Gauteng 6 28 71 6 111

DEA 3 6 12 6 27

Gauteng DARD 3 20 21 44

City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality 8 8

City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality 8 8

Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality 2 2

Emfuleni Local Municipality 7 7

Lesedi Local Municipality 1 1

Merafong Local Municipality 2 2

Midvaal Local Municipality 2 2

Mogale City Local Municipality 7 7

Sedibeng District Municipality 1 1


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West Rand District Municipality 2 2

Kwazulu-Natal 16 55 69 140

Kwazulu-Natal DEDTEA 9 25 34

City of uMhlathuze Municipality 1 1

Ethekwini Metropolitan Municipality 2 20 49 71

Harry Gwala District Municipality 2 4 6

Ilembe District Municipality 11 11

iSimangaliso 1 3 4

Umkhanyakude District Municipality 3 3

Uthukela District Municipality 1 1

Uthungulu District Municipality 8 8

Zululand District Municipality 1 1

Limpopo 5 36 9 2 127 179

Limpopo DEDET 5 31 9 2 127 174

Blouberg Local Municipality 1 1

Capricorn District Municipality 2 2

Greater Giyani Municipality 1 1

Polokwane Local Municipality 1 1

Mpumalanga 6 18 5 29

Mpumalanga DARDLEA 2 4 5 11

Emakhazeni Local Municipality 2 2

Gert Sibande District Municipality 2 10 12

Nkangala District Municipality 2 2 4

North West 2 19 21

North West DREAD 2 19 21

Northern Cape 4 7 11

Northern Cape DEANC 4 7 11

Western Cape 8 56 39 8 111

Western Cape DEADP 5 32 25 8 70

City of Cape Town Metropolitan Municipality 2 10 14 26

Drakenstein Local Municipality 1 1

Eden District Municipality 8 8

George Local Municipality 2 2

Overberg District Municipality 2 2

West Coast District Municipality 1 1 2

Grand Total 45 235 199 23 127 629


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APPENDIX F: CRIMINAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT TAKEN BY DEA

Table 19: Criminal and administrative enforcement actions taken by the national department relating to atmospheric emissions or other AQA offences

CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TAKEN RELATING TO ATMOSPHERIC EMISSIONS

OR OTHER APPA OR AQA OFFENCES

Ref.

Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

Nigel Cas 260/04/2010

May 2011 Blue Sphere Investments and Trading 103 (Pty) Ltd

Ferro manganese smelter

APPA 9(2) and enforcing the Plea and Sentenced agreement reached in 2007 on contravention of APPA 9(2)

The investigation is finalised and the case docket has been referred to the National Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) for decision. The docket is still pending the NDPP’s decision.

Swartkops Cas 55/03/2012

07 January 2011

SPEC Shot Blasting NEM:AQA s1,32, 61(2) GNR 542 dated 23 March 1984 – Regulations relating to dust controlled areas

The case is still under investigation. The investigation is finalised and the docket was referred to the DPP in Grahamstown for decision.

Oudtshoorn Cas 441/06/2006 .

January 2005

Hendrich Smith APPA 9(2) The accused was convicted and sentenced to a 5 years imprisonment or a fine of R500 000 wholly suspended for 5 years. The accused was also ordered to pay a fine of R200 000 to DEA as a supplementary sentence in terms of Section 34 of NEMA.

Durbanville Cas 119/12/2011 .

December 2011

Brunig Sewage fertilising production facility

Significant offensive odours NEM: AQA 35(2)

The case is still under investigation. The docket was referred to the DPP for decision and the DPP declined to prosecute. However, DEA will make another recommendation to the DPP for prosecution of other offences.

Verulum Cas 296/04/2010

June 2008 Minemet (Pty) Ltd APPA 9(2) The investigation is finalised and the case docket has been referred to the DPP for decision. The case docket is still pending the DPP’s decision.

Randfontein Cas 306/02/2012

August 2011 PSS Oil Oil Recycling Section 35(2) of the NEM:AQA

The investigation is finalised and the case docket had been referred to the DPP for decision. The DPP decided to prosecute and the summons will be issued.


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Harrismith Cas 194/05/2010

May 2007 Harrismith Galvanizing and Steel Profiles (Pty) Ltd and 4 Others

Iron and Steel APPA 9(2) The 4 x accused (including the company) pleaded guilty and were convicted as such and sentenced each to 4 years imprisonment or a fine of R320 000 of which 3 years or R300 000 is wholly suspended for 5 years. The one elderly director submitted representation with regards to his health he is in an advance of cancer and the DPP decided to withdraw against him.

E566/06/2012 Meyerton Cas 173/4/2015

June 2012 Samancor Manganese SA (Pty)Ltd

Iron and Steel Section 51 of the NEM:AQA Non –compliance with the APPA certificate

The case is currently on trial in Vereeniging Magistrate Court

E520/03/2011 Witbank Cas 1182/11/2015

March 2011 Highveld Steel and Vanadium (Pty) Ltd

Iron and Steel Section 51 of the NEM:AQA Non –compliance with the condition of APPA certificate.

The case is currently with the DPP and In advace stage of negotiations.

Greylingstad Cas 33/11/2011

Nov 2011 Boiler and Energy Sysytem Maintenance CC, James Roberts Bekker

Animal Matter Reduction

Sec 35(2) of the NEM:QA- Failure to take reasonable steps to prevent the emission of offensive odour

The accused are appearing in Balfour Regional court and the case has been postponed to the 04-8 May 2015 for trial.

EMI 2010/02/2014

Feb 2014 Acellormittal Van der Bilj

Iron and Steel Section 51 of the NEM:AQA Non –compliance with the condition of APPA certificate

The case is still under investigation

Sebenza 113/01/2016

December 2015

AEL Mining Explosives company

Section 51 of the NEM: AQA Non –compliance with the condition of APPA certificate.

The case is still under investigation

January 2016

Interwaste – FG landfill site

Waste management

Section 35(2) of the NEM:AQA

The case is still under investigation.


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Table 20: Administrative enforcement actions taken by the national department relating to atmospheric emissions or other AQA offences

ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TAKEN RELATING TO ATMOSPHERIC EMISSIONS OR OTHER APPA OR AQA OFFENCES

Ref.

Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

Commenced September 2011

ASA Metals Ferroalloy Section 22 of the NEM:AQA The commencement and continuation of listed activities without the required registration certificate in terms of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965 (Act No. 45 of 1965) (“APPA”) and thereafter the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004) (“NEM:AQA”); Failure to comply with the conditions stipulated in the facility’s Registration Certificate (“R/C”) issued in terms of section 9 of the APPA.

S31L NEMA Pre-Compliance Notice & S31A ECA & S28(4) NEMA Pre-Directives dated 29 September 2011 and issued on 30 September 2011

S31H NEMA Notice issued 19 December 2011

Representations from the facility was received timeously and reviewed.

A 2nd S31H NEMA Notice was issued to ASA Metals on 19 December 2011. A response was received on 20 January 2012.

On 20 March 2012, a compliance notice and directive was issued to the facility.

DEA issued a variation notice 16 April 2012 and the timeframes were extended.

On 12 April 2012 received a request for suspension of the notice as well as an objection. The suspension was approved on 4 May 2012.

Objection decision was made and the notice was confirmed with modified instructions on 28 November 2012.

A letter requesting further information in relation to the facility’s compliance


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ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS TAKEN RELATING TO ATMOSPHERIC EMISSIONS


Ref.

Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

with the modified instructions in the Minister’s Objection Decision was issued to the facility on 19 March 2013.

Based on the Objection Decision, the facility has provided the following:

The Waste Impact Report were submitted and resubmitted to the Department in March, April and November 2013 November 2013.

Iso-kinetic sampling results were submitted to Mr Vumile Senene from D: AQMS on 21 January 2014 and the AEL application was submitted to DEA and LEDET in January 2014.

The Department is satisfied that all the instructions contained within the Objection Letter have been addressed adequately and therefore will not take further action against ASA Metals.

The Department is in the process of issuing a close-out letter to the facility.

Zincor-Exxaro Base Metals/Springs

October 2011

Exxaro Base Metals: Zincor, Gauteng

Highveld Priority Area

An initial inspection took place in October 2011 where the following was ascertained: Non-compliance with conditions of authorisations;

The EMIs returned to the site in June 2012 in order to confirm cessation of operations and the environmental status of the site. After the visit and in October 2012 a notice in terms of section 31H of NEMA was issued


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Ref.

Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

to the facility to obtain further information prior to taking any enforcement action. A response was received and the facility informed DEA that it intends to decommission the facility.

The follow-up inspection report was finalised in January 2015. An enforcement strategy has been drafted and is currently with management for review.

All the Plants that are covered by the APPA R/C are however no longer operational.

The Department is in the process of issuing a close-out letter for all air quality related issues.

Commenced November 2012

Samancor Tubatse Ferro Chrome, Limpopo

Ferroalloy, Iron & Steel

Lack of air quality monitoring as required by the APPA permit Failure to submit required audit reports (air and waste)

Pre-compliance notice & pre-directive was issued to the facility on 27 November 2012.

The facility responded with representations on 12 January 2013. The representations have been reviewed and it has been decided that the Department will proceed with a Criminal Investigation.

A S31H NEMA Notice was issued on 21 August 2014, and requested updates/ status quo on the recommendations made in the Air Quality Management Plan. The


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Ref.

Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

facility has submitted the following:

Continuous emission monitoring reports

Bagfilter and stack emission surveys

Maintainance schedules for the baghouses

Gas cleaning study for furnaces

System upgrade report

Development of a Furnace and Energy Recovery Plant

Tap fume extraction designs and proposal.

Upgrading of the dust collection system

Copy of the AEL

Upgrade of the Pelletising and Sintering Plant.

The Department has decided to prioritise the facility for strategic administrative enforcement intervention which focus areas will be related to substantive non compliances that were detected.

14/13/9/6/80

Commenced August 2013

Transalloys (Pty) Ltd, Mpumalanga


A site inspection was conducted by EMIs from DEA, MDEDET, as well as officials from DWA and the Nkangala District Municipality on 5 and 6 of August 2013.

Non-compliances with numerous conditions contained in the RoD, WML, water use licence

An inspection report detailing the findings of the aforementioned compliance inspection was finalised on 7 July 2014 and sent to the facility on 8 July 2014.

The facility was requested to provide the Department with its representations to the


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Ref.

Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

and APPA registration certificate applicable to the site were found. In addition to the above, there was a failure to comply with the provisions of NEM:WA and ECA in that the facility was undertaking a number of activities listed in terms of NEM:WA (and previously listed in terms of ECA) without the required authorisation/s. It was also identified that the facility was conducting a number of water uses listed in terms of NWA without the required authorisation. (Please note that the APPA R/C was replaced with an AEL during 0May 2015).

findings contained in said report before 19 August 2014. The facility subsequently requested an extension for the submission of its representations from 19 August 2014 to 2 September 2014. Said extension was granted by the Department.

On the 2 September 2014 the facility provided the Department with its representations. Upon reviewing the representations, the EMIs identified that further information was required in order to make an informed decision on the way forward, therefore a S31H NEMA Notice, dated 28/05/2015, was issued to the facility

On 29/06/2015 the facility provided the Department with its response, and upon reviewing this additional information the EMIs have decided to proceed with enforcement action and issue the facility with a Pre-compliance Notice in terms of NEMA. Said Notice has been drafted and is in the process of being finalised and signed.

D:E/OpFerro/XstrataAlloys,Wonderkop

Commenced November 2012

Xstrata Wonderkop, North West


Xstrata has been issued with a water use licence, however, non-compliances to licence conditions were found.

A pre-compliance notice / pre-directive was issued to the facility on 27 November 2012 and representations were


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Ref.

Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

Non-compliance to APPA R/C Failure to comply with general duty of care in respect of waste management on site Air pollution caused by fugitive emissions from the Pelletising Plant and the Metal Recovery Plant Exceedences of the limits set out in the APPA R/C

received in January 2013.

On 12 March 2013, DEA met with the provincial Air Quality official to discuss the current AEL application which has been submitted to NWDACE and is in the process of being finalised.

A subsequent meeting was held with the facility on 18 March 2013 during which certain issues pertaining to ground and surface water monitoring, waste removal and the facility’s AEL application were discussed. Further information was requested and was received on 26 March 2013.

Upon reviewing said information it was identified that further information was required to confirm the facilities current status of compliance. Therefore DEA issued the facility with a S31H NEMA Notice dated 7 October 2013.

Xstrata subsequently responded to the Notice, on the 18 October 2013, by providing the Department with three files containing documents. During a recent meeting held with the facility on 1 March 2016, it was confirmed that the


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Ref.

Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

facility’s AEL has been amended. It was further agreed that all the facility’s new or amended authorisations/licenses, as well as additional information be submitted in order to make a decision on how to proceed with this matter.

Columbus Stainless Steel, Portion 98 & 99 of Portion 30, & Townlands No:2877 Reg JS, District Middleburg, Mpumalanga

Commenced October 2012

Columbus Stainless Steel, Mpumalanga

Ferroalloy, Iron and Steel

Failure to comply with conditions stipulated in the facility’s Registration Certificates (“R/Cs”) issued in terms of APPA;

Failure to comply with conditions stipulated in the facility’s Record of Decisions

Failure to obtain an environmental authorisation (“EA”) / ROD for listed activities that required an Environmental Impact Assessment authorisation

Failure to obtain a waste management license

Activities taking place on the site that are causing and have the potential to cause serious and significant harm.

(Please note that the APPA R/C was replaced with an AEL during September 2013).

Pre-compliance notice / pre-directive was issued on 1 October 2012.

Representations were received on 23 January 2013.

Upon reviewing the representations, the EMIs identified that further information was required in order to make an informed decision on the way forward, therefore a S31H NEMA Notice, dated 30/06/12015, was issued to the facility On 31 July 2015 the facility provided the Department with its response. The EMIs are still in the process of reviewing said representations.

Commenced June 2012

Transnet, Richards Bay, KZN

Port Terminal Non-compliance in relation to the conditions of various authorisations, activities commencing without APPA and AEL’s and in terms of the storage and disposal of waste in terms of NEM;WA.

S31H NEMA Notice issued to the facility on 19 June 2012.

2nd 31H NEMA Notice issued on 20 July 2012.


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Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

A pre-compliance notice / pre-directive issued on 25 January 2013.

Request for extension received on 13 March 2013.

Response to PCN/PD received 20 March 2013.

Representations were reviewed and the Department decided not to proceed with further enforcement action, as all the concerns have been adequately addressed.

A close-out letter for this matter was issued on 4 December 2015 as the DEA was of the view that all issues and concerns were addressed.

BCL Medical Waste Management, Delft, Western Cape Province

November 2014

BCL Medical, Western Cape

Health care Risk Waste

Non-compliance to conditions contained in the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act Registration Certificate (“APPA R/C”) for a waste incineration process at the Lucifer Incinerator dated 28 February 2001 (Ref: 2307)

Listed activities in terms of Section 21 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004) (“NEM: AQA”) which require an atmospheric emission license in terms of Section 22 “NEM: AQA which came into effect 1 April 2010. Lack of stack emission

A compliance inspection was conducted on 17 November 2014. The facility was issued with a pre-compliance notice and pre-directive on 07 May 2015. The facility has installed a continuous monitoring system and provided information with regards to the statistics of the incineration at BCL A close-out letter is in the process of being issued. .


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Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

monitoring at the Incinerators.

14/13/9/6/5/Enf/01/2014

February 2012

Silicon Smelters, Polokwane, Limpopo

FerroAlloy Non-compliance with conditions contained in the APPA Registration Certificate (R/C) for Process no. 63 of the second scheduled. Silicon processes dated 03 November 2003. (Ref No: Registration no. 761/3).

Excessive emissions from Baghouse 1 and 2, baghouse area

Fugitive emissions from the furnace area

Venting into the atmosphere

A S31H NEMA Notice was issued to the facility on 24 January 2014.

Representations to said Notice was provided on 12 September 2014. All air quality related non-compliances have been addressed.

The Department has decided to undertake a gap analysis in order to determine the compliance status relative to enforcement actions that were taken in the past.

Cape Gate, Erf 2, NE2, Vanderbijlpark and Portions 4 of the Farm Zonderwater 482 JR, Cullinan, Gauteng

October 2012

Cape Gate Vanderbijl and Cullinan, Gauteng

FerroAlloy EMIs visited the facility in October 2012 and noticed the following:

non-compliance with conditions of the APPA registration certificate;

fugitive emissions from the kilns; and

A notice in terms of section 31H of NEMA was issued to the facility in August 2013. A response was received.

The inspection report was finalised and issued to the facility and in April 2014 the facility made representations on the findings of the inspection report. The facility requested a meeting with DEA to make oral representations.

2nd S31H NEMA Notice_Cape Gate_5 December 2014. Numerous meetings and correspondence between the facility and the Department have taken place. Cape Gate has provided an Action Plan regarding all the non-compliances and status quo. The facility


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

has undertaken the following:

Improvements have been made to the extraction unit on the ambient air filter in Cullinan during the facility’s shutdown in December 2013,

Extension of paved roads at Cullinan to mitigate dust impacts; and

Construction of a lined and roofed facility for the storage of coal at Cullinan in October 2013 The DEA has decided not to proceed with further enforcement action. A close-out letter is in the process of being issued.

Mogale Alloys, Krugersdorp

June 2013 Mogale Alloys, Gauteng

Ferro The facility was inspected in June 2013. The findings were as follows:

significant non-compliance with conditions of the AEL;

failure to comply with duty of care in relation to improper storage of Electric Arc Furnace dust on unlined and uncovered areas, fugitive emissions.

An inspection report was issued to the facility in March 2014. The facility submitted its representations to DEA and after perusal and review of these representations, it was decided that further information was required. A S31H NEMA Notice was issued On 09 June 2014 and a response was received on 2 July 2014. A letter was issued to the West Rand District Municipality explaining the non-compliances in relation to the AEL, the facility appointed a company to propose a concept for tapping fume extraction from Furnaces 1 to 4 and provided the


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

Department with a copy of the report. A close-out letter is in the process of being issued.

SasolSecunda/1

Commenced March 2008

Sasol Secunda Refinery, Mpumalanga

Refineries The initial inspection took place at the facility on 4 and 5 March 2008; During the inspection numerous non-compliance with conditions of the various authorisations applicable to the facility was identified; Said on-compliances was in terms the APPA registration certificates, the EA and the two Section 20 (1) ECA permits relating to the fine ash dump and the Charlie 1 Waste Disposal Site was evident; In addition to the above, EMIs noticed that a number of environmentally harmful activities, that should have been prevented / rehabilitated in terms of the NEMA duty of care, were taking place on site. The environmentally harmful activities identified were in relation to the raw material and coal storage areas and the spillage of hazardous substances;

A follow-up inspection took place in August 2010. The findings were non-compliance with authorisations remained on-going,

Against this background, and in 2011, DEA undertook an extensive and in-depth APPA registration certificate and WML review process. During this process a number of compliance related challenges and concerns were raised with the facility. It was acknowledged that these challenges and concerns had to be dealt with in an efficient and effective manner.

Pursuant to a consideration of all the information gathered during the review process, new air and waste related licences were finalised and issued to the facility in March and September 2014 respectively.

The new set of licence conditions are aimed at ensuring that the facility operates in a compliant manner. Accordingly, DEA had decided not to take any enforcement action against the facility as a result of the findings of the aforementioned inspections.

Subsequently, and in February 2015, the Department has conducted a compliance


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

environmentally harmful activities with regards to raw material storage, coal storage and spillages of hazardous substances has still not been addressed; and an additional failure to comply with general duty of care in respect of waste management on site.

inspection at Sasol, however said inspection only focussed on the AEL and associated air quality issues. The associated compliance inspection report was issued to the facility on 25 August 2015.

The facility subsequently responded and provided the Department with its representations on 30 October 2015. The EMIs are still in a process of reviewing said representations, after which the appropriate enforcement action, if required, will be taken.

Eskom Matimba Power Station, Lephalale, Limpopo Province

January 2010

Eskom Matimba Power Station, Limpopo

Power Generation.

The findings were as follows:

non-compliance with conditions of the water use licence;

operation of waste disposal site without a WML;

storage of coal without the required AEL;

potential soil, ground and surface water pollution as a result of unlined waste disposal area; coal storage areas and waste water dam damaged liners; and

fugitive dust emissions from ash transfer points.

An initial inspection was conducted in January 2010.

In March 2013 EMIs again inspected the facility. Although a WML had been obtained, the facility was not complying with the conditions thereof.

A notice in terms of section 31H of NEMA was issued to the facility

A pre-compliance notice in terms of section 31L of NEMA and pre-directive in terms of section 31A of ECA and Section 28(4) NEMA was issued to Eskom Matimba in October

2012. Representations were received in December 2012.


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

A follow up compliance inspection in relation to the WML was conducted in March 2013. Pursuant to this inspection, a 3rd notice in terms of section 31H of NEMA was finalised and issued to the facility. Said notice requests updates/ progress on projects that were outlined by the facility in response to the pre-compliance notice and pre-directive. A report for the WML inspection conducted in March 2013 was attached to the notice.

The Department has decided not to proceed with further enforcement action, as all the concerns have been adequately addressed.

A close-out letter is in the process of being issued.

14/13/9/6/138

2 and 3 September 2014

Sappi Saiccor, Paper & Pulp An inspection was conducted on 2 and 3 September 2014. Several non-compliances were identified, as follows:

non-compliance with the conditions of the Record of Decision;

non-compliance with the conditions of the Environmental Authorisation;

significant non-compliance with the conditions of the APPA Registration Certificate;

An inspection was conducted on 2 and 3 September 2014. Several non-compliances were identified and an inspection report detailing the findings of the inspection has been finalised.

In addition, an enforcement strategy has been drafted and the Department is in the process of making a decision on the way forward in terms of administrative action.

In addition to the above,


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

excessive dust emanating from the site;

numerous HCL/Chlorine Dioxide SO2 exceedences from the site;

inadequate storage of boiler ash and gypsum

a criminal investigation has been initiated by the Department and a search warrant was executed on the 08 September 2015. The criminal investigation is still in a process of being finalised.

D:E/OpFerro/Vanchem

Commenced June 2007

Vanchem Products (Pty) Ltd


A site inspection was conducted by EMIs from DEA as well as officials from DWS in June 2014. Several non-compliances were identified, including:

failure to comply with various conditions stipulated in the AEL;

failure to comply with various conditions stipulated in the numerous WMLs;

failure to comply with various conditions stipulated in the WUL;

failure to comply with various conditions stipulated in the numerous EAs;

failure to comply with the requirements of NEM:WA which regulates the storage, handling and disposal of waste.

Upon finalisation, as well as a second review of the Compliance Inspection Report, the EMIs identified that further information was required in order to make an informed decision on the way forward, therefore a S31H NEMA Notice, dated 13 May 2015, was issued to the facility.

On 28 May 2015 the facility provided the Department with its response, and upon reviewing this additional information the EMIs have decided to proceed with enforcement action and issue the facility with a pre-compliance notice in terms of NEMA.

Eskom Camden Power Station, Ermelo, Mpumalanga Province

Commenced August 2012

Eskom Camden Power Station in Mpumalanga

Power Generation

Significant non-compliances to conditions of authorisations Exceedences of the emission limits set out in the APPA R/C Lack of monitoring and reporting Green House Gas (“GHG”) annually to

Pre-compliance notice / pre-directive issued on 8 August 2012.

Request for extension to submit representations and request granted on 21 August 2012.

2nd Request for extension was refused.


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

the Chief Air Pollution Control Officer

Representations received on 29 September 2012.

S31H NEMA Notice issued to Eskom Camden on 12 April 2013. DEA awaiting response.

Criminal enforcement was initiated but the NPA has decided not to prosecute Eskom (due to s48 of NEMA). Docket has been returned to undertake an investigation as to whether specific individuals may be criminally liable in their personal capacities.

Numerous meetings have been held with the facility to discuss the site improvements, progress and updates on projects and a S31H NEMA notice was issued in April 2013 requesting said information.

D:SAE undertook a follow-up site inspection on 21 November 2013 to verify the action items that were outlined by the facility. D:SAE is satisfied with the response received by Eskom Camden and a decision has been made to not proceed with further enforcement action.

A close-out letter is in the process of being issued. .

NPC Simuma, Farm

6 May 2011

Natal Portland Cement, Cimpor,

Cement Applications submitted for

Section 28 NEMA pre-directive and S31L NEMA pre-notice issued


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

Simuma, Number 11486 Oribi Gorge Road, KZN

Simuma, Durban, Kwazulu-Natal

amendments to the APPA permit

The effectiveness of the dust control measures installed on site could not be established.

to the facility on 6 May 2011. Representations received on 12 August 2011.

Final Compliance Notice issued on 6 February 2012.

Application for Suspension received on 6 March 2012.

Application for Objection received on 6 March 2012

Suspension denied on 28 March 2012.

Representations to suspension received on 13 April 2012.

A site inspection to check compliance with the CN was conducted on 02 October 2012.

Letter requesting further information dated was issued to the facility on 15 October 2012 after the site inspection was conducted.

Response from the facility was received 16 October 2012. On 9 April 2013, DEA sent a letter to NPC requesting further information based on the information provided after the follow-up inspection.

The objection remains under review.

The Department has decided to undertake a


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

gap analysis in order to determine the compliance status relative to enforcement actions that were taken in the past.

Hernic Ferrochrome, Brits, North West Province

May 2013 Hernic Ferrochrome


An initial inspection was conducted in June 2007. It was found that regular and serious exceedences of permitted air emission limits and inadequate dust control throughout the site. A follow-up inspection was undertaken in May 2013 and the DEA is finalising reviews of certain reports and documentation before engaging with the facility.

S31H NEMA Notice was issued on 3 March 2015 and based on the information provided, the Department decided to issue a Pre-compliance and pre-directive to the facility on 27 July 2015. .A close-out letter is in the process of being issued.

South32, Meyerton

August 2015 South 32 Ferro An inspection was conducted in August 2015 and the following non-compliances were identified:

failure to comply with various conditions stipulated in the Atmospheric Emission Licence (“AEL”) for the Listed Activities being Sub-Categories No. 4.5 and 4.9 for the Sinter Plant and Ferro-alloy production dated 31 March 2014 (Reference. No.: 12/4/12L-S6); and

dust emissions

The Department issued a S31L NEMA pre-compliance notice on 07 March 2016. The Department is awaiting representations regarding the Notice in order to make a decision to proceed with further enforcement.

Evraz HighveldSteel/CD:E/OpFerro/11/07 & CD:CM/14/13/9/6/98

February 2010 November 2010

Evraz Highveld Steel, Mpumalanga Province


The following non-compliances were uncovered on an initial inspection of the facility in November 2007:

air emission exceedences;

During 2010, two administrative notices were issued to the facility and representations were received as follows:

In February 2010 a pre-compliance notice


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

lack of adequate monitoring;

undertaking unauthorised APPA scheduled processes;

exceedences in relation to production and use of raw materials;

contraventions of an EA; and

generally environmentally harmful activities that could have been prevented / should have been rehabilitated in terms of the NEMA duty of care.

A follow up inspection took place on 9 July 2009 where it was found that:

the shut-down and start-up process of the plants was problematic;

a need for improved maintenance procedures was evident;

a secondary emission extraction plant had been installed, but it was plagued with challenges and constraints;

emissions related to the basic oxygen furnace pouring process, the charging process, the emergency by-pass stacks and the transfer of molten metal in the ladling process;

there was ineffective gas cleaning equipment.

After a review of documentation provided

/ pre-directive was issued and in March 2010 representations and action plans were received.

A further pre-compliance notice / pre-directive was issued to the facility in November 2010 to which representations and amended action plans were received during December 2010.

Highveld Steel continued to submit monthly monitoring reports and action plans and this information was used to determine whether or not there have been improvements on site.

Between May 2012 and January 2013 DEA issued the facility with 3 notices in terms of Section 31H of NEMA to request information in relation to the emission improvement projects at the iron-making and steel plants.

A follow-up inspection was conducted at Highveld Steel Operations in Witbank on 2 to 3 June 2015 to ascertain the current status of compliance at the facility. During this inspection, it was also brought to the EMIs attention that Evraz Highveld Steel was


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

pursuant to the inspection, a glaring pattern of periodical and regular breakdowns at the iron plants which resulted in uncontrolled emissions to atmosphere became obvious.

undergoing a business rescue process. Findings included:

Monitoring results for last quarter of 2014 and first quarter of 2015 were not available. Facility representatives reported that results are not available as the service providers have not been paid. This is in non-compliance to the Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) which requires monitoring results to be submitted to the Licensing Authority on quarterly basis.

The annual report was not compiled and submitted to the Licensing Authority as required by the AEL.

Monitoring results for the previous quarters showed the following exceedences:

Particulate Matter (PM or PM10) at Kiln 4, Kiln 5, Kiln 6, Kiln 7, kiln 9, Kiln 10 and Kiln 13 exceeded the limit stipulated in the AEL. Kiln 10 exceeded the limit stipulated in the AEL by more than 20 folds.

Sulphur dioxide (SO2) at Kiln 6, Kiln 7, Kiln 9, and Kiln 10 exceeded the limit stipulated in the AEL.

Particulate Matter (PM or PM10) at Furnace 1, Furnace 3, Furnace 5,


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

Furnace 6, BOF 2, Ladle Furnace 1, and Ladle Furnace also exceeded the AEL limit.

From the results it was further noted that monitoring results for Furnace 4 were not provided and that SO2 and Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) are not monitored at Ladle Furnaces.

Continuous use of raw gas stacks at the plants which were observed during baseline inspection in November 2007, follow-up inspection in July 2009 were also observed during pre-inspection meeting on 22 May 2015 and during the actual follow-up inspection on 2 to 3 June 2015.

Emissions from the raw gas stacks are not monitored, though the AEL requires the facility to monitor such emissions, especially during shutdown, maintenance or start up.

Significant dust emissions were observed from the charging of furnaces at the Steel Plant.

Significant amount of dust was also observed from the roads on site and at the disposal sites.


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

In September 2015 an inspection report accompanied by a notice providing the facility and opportunity to make representations as to why the facility should not be shut down and that various rehabilitation and or mitigating measures must be implemented. Highveld responded and provided action plans, as well as an Environmental Management Cooperation Agreement (“EMCA”), which would have to be approved by all the relevant and applicable authorities should a new owner / bidder for the facility take over. The deal with the new owner however fell through at last minute. The facility shut down its Iron and Steel Plants and all employees were sent home.

After various meetings between this Department, DARDLEA, the Industrial Development Corporation (“IDC”) and the Nkangala District Municipality (“NDM”), and EVHS, the facility presented a proposal to recommence operation activities of the Structural Mill of the facility, in order to, with time, start generating revenue with the ultimate purpose to resolve outstanding environmental concerns.


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

In March 2016 the Department approved the facility’s proposal as it is convinced that the facility’s Atmospheric Emissions License (“AEL”) and therefore the continued operations at the Structural Mill will be covered by this AEL and there would not be any further/additional authorisations required in terms of the NEM:AQA. As far as the Department’s apprehensions with regards to legacy issues are concerned, no grave concerns in relation to air are anticipated as most findings of non-compliance with air quality were identified at the Iron and Steel Plants. These facilities have now been shut down and no longer have a negative impact on the environment. The inhalation of pollutants by employees or residents in the area may have a potential negative impact on their health and well-being, however, no future such conditions is anticipated with these facilities now being shut down.

Chamdor Meatpackers/CD:E/14/13/9/6/32

08/08/2014 Chamdor Meat Packers (Pty) Ltd, Gauteng Province

Meat Industry On 9 June 2012, EMIs from DEA and GDARD, as well as officials from the Mogale City Local Municipality conducted a

The inspection report dated 3 October 2013 was issued to the facility and representations were received on 31 January 2014.


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

Compliance inspection. The following observations were made: • undertaking a

scheduled process without the required registration

certificate in terms of the APPA and thereafter the NEM:AQA;

• activities taking place on the site that are causing and/or have the potential to cause serious and significant harm to the environment coupled with the facility’s failure to implement reasonable measures to prevent such harm from being caused.

After reviewing the representations and other relevant documentation, on 8 September 2014, Chamdor Meat Packers was issued a pre-compliance notice and pre-directive(s) in terms of section 28(4) of NEMA and a pre-directive in terms of section 31A of ECA. Representations were received on 28 October 2014. An application for an AEL was also submitted. A meeting was held with the facility and its environmental consultant on 4 March 2015. As the DEA was not satisfied that all the issues and concerns had been adequately addressed, a final compliance notice in terms of section 31L of the NEMA and a directive in terms of section 28(4) of NEMA was issued. The DEA is however now satisfied that all the required issues and concerns were addressed and the facility is in the process of obtaining the required AEL. As soon as the authorisations have been obtained a close-out letter will soon be issued to the facility.


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

Samancor Ferrometals/ Mpumalanga/CD:E/2012/

26 June 2012

Samancor Ferrometals, Mpumalanga


An inspection was conducted at the facility on 26 and 27 June 2012. The findings included the following: • Non-compliances with

APPA permit and particulate matter excessively exceeded the stipulated limit;

Excessive dust emissions.

Representations from the facility were received and have been reviewed. Recommendations have been forwarded to the Department’s Chief Directorate: Enforcement.

Glencore Lion Smelter Operations/Limpopo/CD:E/14/13/9/6/144

4 November 2014

Glencore Lion Smelter Operations, Limpopo


An inspection was conducted at the facility on 4 and 5 November 2014. The following was observed:

non-compliances with conditions of the AEL; and

non-compliances with conditions of the Environmental Authorisations

Representations dated 14 July 2015 from the facility were received and have been reviewed. Recommendations have been forwarded to the Department’s Chief Directorate: Enforcement.

3 June 2014 and February 2016

Interwaste – FG landfill site

Waste management

Section 35(2) of the NEM:AQA

3 June 2014 - Pre compliance Notice was issued, leading to certain improvements at the plant. Although operations had improved, new notices were issued in February 2016 given serious air pollution issues which re-emerged from this site.

12 May 2014 SAIL Mining Mining Section 21 of the NEM:AQA

A pre-compliance notice was issued on 5 May 2014, after which the facility stopped operating. The facility made weak representations. A final compliance notice has been drafted but is still awaiting signature.


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

25 October 2011

Cape Produce Co., t/a Pelts Products

Tannery Section 35(2) of the NEM:AQA

Pre-compliance notice was issued on 25 October 2011, followed by a Compliance Notice on 8 February 2012. This was followed by a variation issued on 11 April 2012 and a further variation on 2 August 2012, based on the extent of infrastructure refurbishment that had to be installed and associated engineering constraints. The effluent management of the facility has been changed dramatically and the difference in odour is considerable. After further problems were detected, a further pre-notice was issued on 1 April 2014. The activities that have been undertaken to date to achieve compliance with the intended instructions have not required the issuing of a final compliance notice.

10 September 2014

International Rubber Recycling

Waste management

Section 21 of the NEM:AQA

Pre-notice issued in September 2014 for conducting char, charcoal and carbon black production processes in the absence of authorisation.

26 June 2014

Midlands Tannery Tannery Section 21 of the NEM:AQA

Pre-notice issued in June 2014 for conducting animal matter processes in the absence of authorisation.

31 March 2014

Nelspruit Medi-Clinic

Health Care Risk Waste


Pre-notice issued in March 2014 for conducting animal matter processes in the absence of authorisation.


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

30 June 2015

Pinetown Galvanisers, Rustenburg Galvanisers, SA Galvanisers services; Weartech (CT, Wadeville, Durban), Galvspin, Galvaspin, Light steel innovation, Agrico Lichtenburg, Orlik, MR Zinc Nuffield, Transvaal Galvanisers, Surface treatment technologies, Strutfast, Robor tube, Rob or pipe, Voigt & Willecke, Rand York Castings, Monoweld, Morhot, Metsep, Phoenix Galvanisers, Hi-tech Elements, Macsteel, Galvatech, South Cape Galvanisers, Lianru Galvanisers, Armco Superlite (Boksburg, Randfontein, Isando), Galvanising Techniques, CIS Engineering, Advanced Galvanising, Galferro, Consolidated wire industries

Hot Dip Galvanising


Warning letter issued for conducting hot dip galvanising in the absence of authorisation and / or failing to emission meet standards.


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Date

Company name

Sector

Alleged offence

Outcome

20/05/2015 Enviroserv Chloorkop

Mineral beneficiation


Pre-notice issued for conducting mineral calcining and waste treatment processes in the absence of authorisation.

17/8/2015 Brits Hides & Skins Tannery Section 21 of the NEM:AQA

Pre-notice issued for conducting animal matter processes in the absence of authorisation.

9/2/2016 Milvinetix Tyre recycling Section 21 of the NEM:AQA

Pre-notice issued for conducting char & carbon black processes in the absence of authorisation.

7/12/2015 Orion Engineered Carbons

Carbon black Section 21 of the NEM:AQA

Pre-notice issued for failing to comply with emission standards for char & carbon black processes

19/8/2015 Gauteng Dept Infrastructure development (Steve Biko hospital)

Medical waste Section 21 of the NEM:AQA

Pre-notice issued for conducting waste incineration processes in the absence of authorisation.

7/12/2015 Hulett Tongaat Maidstone

Agiculture Section 21 of the NEM:AQA

Pre-notice issued for conducting solid fuel combustion processes in the absence of authorisation.

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