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The Chemical and Allied Industries Association (CAIA) submitted this statement in August 2009 to express concerns regarding a draft Notice on atmospheric emission limits. CAIA argues that the proposed standards are overly stringent, lack a Regulatory Impact Assessment, and deviate from previous working documents. The association advocates for flexible compliance timeframes, the ability to apply for exemptions based on site-specific impact reports, and the adoption of realistic minimum emission standards that consider technical feasibility and overall environmental footprints.

A letter from the South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) to the Director-General of Environmental Affairs dated 28 August 2009, providing comments and proposed amendments to the Listed Activities and Minimum Emission Standards published in Government Notice No. 32434 of 24 July 2009.

The Refinery Managers’ Environmental Forum (RMEF) submitted comments on August 21, 2009, regarding proposed regulations under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (NEMAQA) in South Africa. The RMEF argues that the proposed minimum emission standards are technically and economically unachievable for existing refineries, particularly the requirement for existing plants to meet new plant standards within eight years. They advocate for a 'bubble approach' to measure total site impact rather than point-source monitoring and request specific adjustments to particulate matter (PM) and volatile organic compound (VOC) limits to align with Best Available Techniques (BAT) and economic viability.

A letter from the Refinery Manager’s Environmental Forum (RMEF) to the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs dated 23 September 2009, outlining industry concerns and proposed amendments regarding minimum emission standards for the petroleum sector under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act.

This October 2009 briefing document from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs outlines the logic, guiding principles, and stakeholder responses regarding the establishment of 'Listed Activities' and their associated minimum emission standards under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (AQA). It details the transition from the older Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act (APPA) to the AQA, the technical process for setting standards via the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS), and the department's refusal to allow 'grandfathering' for old industrial plants.

This government notice, published in the Government Gazette on 24 December 2009, establishes the national ambient air quality standards for South Africa under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004.

A letter from the South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) to the Department of Environmental Affairs dated 30 April 2010, expressing concerns over the final 'List of Activities' published under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004. SAPIA argues that the final legislation deviates significantly from the draft version without adequate consultation or explanation, specifically regarding sulphur dioxide limits, timelines for existing refineries, and vapour recovery mandates.

This 2010 South African Government Notice establishes minimum emission standards (MES) for ten categories of industrial activities under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004. It defines compliance timelines (immediate for new plants, 5-10 years for existing plants), monitoring protocols using SANAS-accredited laboratories, and reporting requirements. The notice also outlines the process for applying for compliance postponements and mandates the creation of a National Atmospheric Emission Inventory via the South African Air Quality Information System (SAAQIS).

This briefing document records the outcomes of a meeting between the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) and Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) regarding the draft regulations for activities resulting in atmospheric emissions that may have detrimental environmental effects. The meeting focused on refining definitions, compliance timeframes, and specific emission standards across various industrial categories to ensure they are based on justifiable reasoning and ambient air quality standards.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) inviting participation in the process of amending listed activities and medium emission standards notice, promulgated under Section 21 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (AQA) Act, 39 of 2004.

A June 2012 submission by the Natref refinery to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) regarding proposed Minimum Emission Standards (MES). Natref argues that inflexible national point source emission standards are impractical for existing facilities and proposes a 'bubble' approach to emissions management to ensure socio-economic sustainability and energy security.

This report by Sasol outlines the company's proposal to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) regarding hydrogen sulphide (H2S) emission standards for its Synfuels facility in Secunda. Sasol argues that the published 2010 standard of 1,000 mg/Nm³ is unachievable within the required timeframes due to technical constraints, the uniqueness of the Sasol process, and market limitations for sulphuric acid. The company proposes alternative standards based on stack averaging and specific points of compliance to ensure practical and sustainable air quality improvement.

The 2007 National Framework for Air Quality Management is a regulatory blueprint established by the South African Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism under Section 7(1) of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (AQA). It provides a medium- to long-term plan to implement the AQA, focusing on pollution prevention at source and impact management to ensure ambient air is not harmful to health or well-being.

This October 2012 submission from the Natref refinery to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) argues that the proposed Minimum Emission Standards (MES) are technically and socio-economically unsustainable for existing inland refineries. Natref advocates for a "bubble" approach to emissions management rather than a point-source approach and requests separate, less stringent limits for existing facilities compared to new plants.

This document is a confidential briefing regarding an engagement between Sasol and Deputy Director General Judy Beaumont of the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) on November 3, 2012, focusing on air quality improvement and emission abatement scenarios at the Secunda complex.

This document is a December 2012 submission by Natref to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) regarding the draft Notice of Minimum Emission Standards (MES) under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004. Natref, South Africa's only inland oil refinery, argues that the proposed point-source emission limits for sulphur dioxide (SO2), particulate matter (PM), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are technically and economically unfeasible due to its unique inland location, fuel oil requirements, and space constraints. The company advocates for a "bubble" approach to emissions management and requests differentiated limits based on fuel type to maintain business sustainability and ensure the success of the Clean Fuels II project.

This document is a submission from Sasol to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) detailing the company's objections to the requirement that existing industrial plants meet 'new plant standards' for emissions by April 1, 2020. Sasol argues that retrofitting old facilities is often technically impossible due to space and configuration constraints, economically unviable, and potentially counterproductive to other environmental goals, such as carbon footprint reduction and water conservation.

The South African Petroleum Industry Association (SAPIA) submitted a set of comments and proposals to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) on December 23, 2012, regarding the regulation of atmospheric emissions. The submission focuses on refining definitions, reporting requirements, compliance timeframes, and specific emission standards for combustion installations and petroleum product storage.

A letter from Sasol to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) providing comments on proposed amendments to the GN 248 List of Activities regarding atmospheric emissions. Sasol expresses support for the industry submission by CAIA/BUSA and highlights four primary concerns regarding the feasibility of standards for existing plants, compliance timelines, changes to activity scopes, and the alignment between waste and air quality regulations.

The 2012 National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South Africa is a strategic plan designed to implement the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (AQA). It establishes a comprehensive governance cycle for air quality management, delineating roles across national, provincial, and municipal governments, and sets norms for ambient air quality standards, emission controls, and information management via the South African Air Quality Information System (SAAQIS).