dd14-part-2-of-2-af7541ae8e73ffc9.pdf

This document is an excerpt from the 2012 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South Africa, published in the Government Gazette on 29 November 2013. It details strategies for air quality governance, focusing on awareness-raising, standard setting, public participation, capacity development, and information dissemination to achieve clean air goals.

• The national department identifies municipalities rated as 'Potentially Poor' as likely being Class 3 or 4 Air Quality Areas, and those rated as 'Poor' as likely being Class 4 or 5 Air Quality Areas. These municipalities are prioritised for air quality management support.
• Awareness-raising is viewed as a voluntary means to improve air quality through environmental education and information access, rather than forced legislative changes. Strategies include media campaigns, public seminars, school education programmes, and the use of websites.
• The Air Quality Act (AQA) allows for the setting of standards regarding ambient air quality, listed activities, controlled emitters, and controlled fuels. This process considers health, safety, environmental protection, technical feasibility, monitoring capability, and socio-economic consequences.
• To ensure uniformity in air quality management, the department developed model air pollution control by-laws on 2 July 2010 (Gazette No. 3342: Notice 579), which municipalities may adapt and adopt. These by-laws include measures for auditing, monitoring compliance, and reporting requirements.
• The national department may establish a national air quality reference group of 12 to 15 members from industry, business, and civil society. This group provides strategic guidance to the National Air Quality Officer (NAQO) on participatory processes and the implementation of the AQA and National Framework.
• Capacity development is identified as critical due to a shortage of air quality specialists in South Africa. Proposed interventions include tertiary level post-graduate qualifications, internships, in-service short courses (potentially SAQA accredited at NQF level 7), bilateral partnerships, and the establishment of a helpdesk for provincial and municipal air quality officers.
• Information dissemination is primarily managed through the South African Air Quality Information System (SAAQIS), but supplementary methods are used to reach those without technology, such as newspaper articles, radio, TV, and targeted programmes for women, health professionals, and religious organisations.

APA

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