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The National Dust Control Regulations, 2012, are draft regulations issued by the South African Department of Environmental Affairs to prescribe general measures for the control of settleable particulate matter (dust) across all areas.

This document consists of a final review report and supporting meeting minutes and submissions regarding the implementation of listed activities and minimum emission standards (MES) under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (AQA) of 2004 in South Africa. It proposes a phased approach to setting emission standards based on Best Available Technology (BAT), identifies priority industry sectors for initial listing, and discusses the establishment of national ambient air quality standards to protect public health and the environment.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism to SABS TC146 members regarding delays in identifying listed activities and minimum emission standards under theS the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act No. 39 of 2004).

This government notice, published on 22 November 2013, amends the list of activities resulting in atmospheric emissions that may have significant detrimental effects on the environment, health, social, economic, ecological, or cultural conditions. Issued by the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004, the document establishes minimum emission standards (MES) for ten industrial categories, including combustion installations, the petroleum industry, and metallurgical processes. It defines compliance timeframes for new and existing plants, monitoring requirements, and reporting protocols to the National Air Quality Officer.

This document is a General Notice (No. 1001) published in the Government Gazette of South Africa on 24 July 2009 by the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs. It outlines a proposed list of activities that result in atmospheric emissions which may have significant detrimental effects on the environment, health, social, economic, ecological, or cultural conditions, as well as their associated minimum emission standards (MES) under section 21 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004.

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.

This 2013 government notice from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs declares small boilers as controlled emitters under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004. It establishes specific emission standards for particulate matter and sulphur dioxide across various fuel types, defines compliance timeframes for new and existing boilers, and mandates annual emissions reporting to air quality officers.

The 'Technical Guidelines for Validation and Verification of Greenhouse Gas Emissions' is a draft document issued by the South African Department of Environment, Forestry and Fisheries (DEFF). It establishes the framework for verifying greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions data submitted by Data Providers under the National Greenhouse Gas Emission Reporting Regulations, 2016 (NGERs). The guidelines detail a phased verification programme, the internal review processes of the Competent Authority, the requirements for independent third-party verification, and the accreditation and competence standards for verifiers.

This guide by FSD Africa presents a regulatory response framework for insurance supervisors to manage systemic risks, developed from research across 31 countries following the impact of COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa. The framework consists of four phases: identifying the impact of the risk, implementing a response, monitoring efficacy, and adapting for future risks.

This document outlines the rules and regulations governing the Conference of the Parties (CoP) of the Inter-American Institute for Global Change Research (IAI). It details the procedures for participant accreditation, the organization of annual and extraordinary conferences, voting mechanisms, and the election and removal of the Executive Director and members of scientific advisory committees.

Decree No. 2017-459, issued on March 20, 2017, establishes the application modalities for Law No. 2016-32 (the Mining Code) in Senegal. It provides a comprehensive regulatory framework for the entire lifecycle of mining titles, including prospecting, research, exploitation, and artisanal mining, while aligning Senegal's mining regime with regional standards from UEMOA, ECOWAS, and the African Union.

Decree No. 77-963 of November 2, 1977, establishes the organization and regulation of professions involved in the livestock and meat trade in Senegal. The decree aims to modernize the commercial circuit, reduce the number of unorganized intermediaries, and address meat shortages and price volatility exacerbated by drought.

The 'Regulations for Mini-Grids Template' is a guide provided by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification to help countries standardize mini-grid licensing, technical standards, and tariff regulations to reduce transaction costs and attract private investment in rural electrification.

This guide, commissioned by the Environmental Board and published by the Stockholm Environment Institute in December 2020, provides instructions for implementing Article 6.4 of the Habitats Directive in Estonia. It details the process for granting exceptions to Natura 2000 assessments when a project or strategic planning document (SPD) is deemed essential for imperative reasons of overriding public interest (IROPI/AETP), despite causing adverse effects on a protected site.