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A letter from Eskom to the Centre for Environmental Rights detailing the public participation plan and documentation availability regarding an environmental exemption for temporary stacks at the Kusile Power Station.

This document consists of a letter from ACWA Power Khanyisa Thermal Power Station (RF) (Pty) Ltd to the Minister of Water and Sanitation, dated 7 November 2018, requesting the upliftment of an automatic suspension of its integrated water use licence (IWUL). The suspension resulted from an appeal by the groundWork Trust, represented by the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER). ACWA Power argues that the suspension hinders project development and contradicts its existing environmental authorisation.

A letter from Eskom to the Centre for Environmental Rights stating that Eskom has not signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with Coal Baseload Independent Power Producers (IPPs) due to disagreements over terms and conditions, and that it is awaiting a value-for-money assessment from the Department of Energy.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs to the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) regarding a request for access to information under the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA).

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs to Eskom requesting additional information regarding a postponement application for compliance with the 2015 Minimum Emission Standards for the Grootvlei Power Station.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs to Eskom requesting additional information regarding a postponement application for compliance with the 2015 Minimum Emission Standards for the Komati Power Station.

A letter from the Independent Power Producer (IPP) Office to the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) providing an update on the Coal Baseload Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme, specifically regarding bid validity extensions for the Thabametsi and Khanyisa projects.

A letter from the South African Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment to the Centre for Environmental Rights stating that Eskom withdrew its application for exemption from the Minimum Emission Standards under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 after the Minister informed Eskom's CEO that the exemption would not be issued.

A letter from the IPP Office to the Centre for Environmental Rights regarding the Coal Baseload IPP Programme and the appeal against the environmental authorisation for the Thabametsi Independent Power Producer Power Station.