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2014-05-30-fa59-letter-sasol-to-dea-23-01-2013-e217670012542108.pdf
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.
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Document type: Statement
Comments on the Proposed Increase in the Minimum Emission Standard (MES) for Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Applicable to Coal-Fired Power Plant Stacks in South Africa
Dr. Ranajit (Ron) Sahu, acting as a consultant for the Centre for Environmental Rights, provides a technical critique of the South African Department of Environmental Affairs' (DEA) proposal to increase the Minimum Emission Standard (MES) for sulphur dioxide (SO2) from 500 mg/Nm3 to 1000 mg/Nm3 for coal-fired power plant stacks.
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Document type: Report
annexure-d-eskom_s-comments-on-notice-of-intention-to-amend-the-list-of-activities-nemaqa-91d9e06058865dae.pdf
This document is a formal statement from Eskom Holdings SOC Limited submitted to the Department of Environmental Affairs on 22 June 2017. It provides comments and recommendations regarding the 'Notice of Intention to Amend the List of Activities which Result in Atmospheric Emission' under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004). Eskom argues that the proposed emission standards lack comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and could lead to severe financial and operational burdens, potentially necessitating significant electricity tariff increases.
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Document type: Statement
annexure-e_gem11_l175_comments_mes-listed-activities-amendments_sept2011-1-e7df962682fa63d1.pdf
A letter from Eskom to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs providing comments on draft amendments to the Listed Activities and Associated Minimum Emission Standards under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act No 39 of 2004).
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Document type: Statement
annexure-f_eskom-comments-of-the-draft-emission-standards-to-direct-general-dea-24-august-2009-1-217fae1117217c92.pdf
A 2009 statement from Eskom to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) regarding draft minimum emission standards. Eskom expresses support for the standards as a long-term goal but argues that the proposed timeframes and limit values are practically and financially unfeasible for its existing power station fleet due to resource constraints and economic impacts.
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Document type: Statement