City of Johannesburg’s

Preparation for CAPCO Power

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Objectives

•Proposal for delegation of CAPCO powers

•Need for preparation

•Work done

•Outcomes

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CAPCO POWERS

The City of Johannesburg was delegated with the

CAPCO Powers on the 14th of August 2008

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Need for Preparation

APPA Review Process:

• Only one industry sector in Johannesburg

• City responsible for updating industry

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Work Done – Electronic Database

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Work Done – Electronic Database

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Work Done – Findings

• Appointment of Air Pollution Officer

• Specialised processes� SABS Standard Setting Process

• Emissions Data� Different Sampling Methods� Different Types of Emission Reports � SABS Standard Setting Process

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• Prepare the City of Johannesburg for licensing

• Ensure a smooth and seamless APPA-AQA transition

• Reduce the current burden on the DEAT officials

Purpose of Delegation of CAPCO Powers

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Arrangements

• Process current outstanding applications

• Process expired Provisional APPA Certificates

• Begin the APPA RC review for conversion to AQA

AEL

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Considerations on Application Processing

• Best Available Technology & Best Practicable

Environmental option (Listed Activity and Standards

Process)

• Use of ADMS-Urban in application processing

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Considerations on Application Processing

• Compliance history/record (APPA Registration

Certificates)

• The incorporation of Cleaner Production principles

on certificate conditions

• AEL System & EIA

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•Activities listed under AQA are listed under EIA

(R.386 & R.387)

•Avoid a case of licensing an illegal operation

•Ensure that license conditions are part of ROD

•Promote Integrated Environmental Management

•Support principles of co-operative governance

EIA Process

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Challenges

• APPA – EIA Linkages

� Processing applications awaiting an ROD

• Enforcement Section of DEAT/GDACE� Consultation on enforcement work and other litigation issues

• Relations with MOE � Adaptation of work planned

� Advisory role of Department

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Outcomes

• Better understanding of industries in Johannesburg

• Understanding challenges of licensing

• Knowing what areas to focus on

• Preparation for licensing function

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Thank You