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A two-year monitoring study in North Yorkshire investigated dust deposition in villages near coal-fired power stations, specifically focusing on the impact of Drax Power Station and its fly-ash tip on the village of Barlow.

This briefing note from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment outlines recommendations to strengthen Bill S-5, which aims to modernize the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, 1999 (CEPA). The document advocates for reinforcing the right to a healthy environment and implementing stricter chemical management regulations to better protect public health and the environment.

This executive summary from the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment argues that four specific Canadian environmental regulations will generate significant direct health benefits and healthcare cost savings by 2050, primarily by reducing respiratory-related emissions.

The Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) of South Africa responded to a request from the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) to develop regulations for the implementation of the Highveld Priority Area (HPA) Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP). The DEA declined this request, stating that the AQMP is a collaborative plan rather than a regulation and that existing air quality management tools are sufficient. The document also provides a detailed response to the 'Broken Promises' report, outlining progress in air quality governance, monitoring, and intergovernmental cooperation within the HPA.

This document is a draft written reply from the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to a National Assembly question regarding air quality, health assessments, and refinery compliance in the Durban South Basin.

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.

A formal approval document dated 19 May 2014, signed by Sasol executives, authorizing legal proceedings in the High Court of South Africa to review and set aside specific atmospheric emission regulations promulgated by the Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs.

This report, produced for the South African Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT), provides an international review of air emission standards to support the implementation of Section 21 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (NEM:AQA). It analyzes regulatory frameworks in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia (specifically New South Wales), with additional references to India, Japan, Poland, and China. The document recommends a phased approach to listing industrial activities and setting minimum emission standards based on Best Available Technology (BAT), while suggesting the integration of command-and-control measures with market-based mechanisms like emissions trading.

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.

Minutes from a sector meeting held on 3 December 2007 by the South African Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) regarding the 'Listed Activities and Minimum Emission Standards' project.

Minutes from a December 5, 2007, meeting between the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) and the Chemical Industries Association (CAIA) regarding the 'Listed Activities and Minimum Emission Standards' project.

This December 2007 submission from the Chemicals and Allied Industries Association (CAIA) to the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) critiques the proposed minimum emission standards for listed activities. CAIA argues that the standards lack essential technical elements—such as averaging periods and compliance tolerances—and fail to follow the legally binding National Air Quality Framework. The association specifically opposes the adoption of European Union standards without considering the South African context, suggesting World Bank Standards as a more appropriate minimum baseline.

This discussion document, compiled by the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT), outlines the process for establishing national ambient air quality standards in South Africa under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 2004 (AQA). It analyzes the transition from source-based controls to an objectives-based approach, evaluates the limitations of previous SABS standards (SANS 1929 and SANS 69), and summarizes public and stakeholder responses to proposed standards. The document concludes by presenting a revised set of standards and a governance framework that uses tiered zones (Green, Blue, Purple, Orange, and Red) to trigger air quality management interventions.

This draft strategic document and Terms of Reference (ToR) outlines the establishment and operational framework of the Source Emissions Subcommittee (SC1), a body created by STANSA under the direction of the national department to recommend draft emission standards in accordance with the National Framework for Air Quality Management in the Republic of South Africa (NF).

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism to the SABS Standards Division providing directions on the differentiation of new and existing facilities and compliance timeframes for draft minimum emission standards for listed activities.

This document is a submission by Synfuels regarding proposed emission standards for combustion installations. The author provides feedback on particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen oxide limits for both existing and new facilities, arguing for alignment with international standards and consideration of local resource constraints.

This coordinator's report documents a meeting held on 18 November 2008 at the Eskom Research Centre regarding the SABS SC 146 A Quality Standard for Source Emissions. The meeting involved discussions between the Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT), industry representatives (including Eskom, Sasol, and the RMEF), and the Legal Resources Centre (LRC) to negotiate minimum emission standards for various industrial installations, including solid/liquid fuel combustion, petroleum industry processes, and carbonisation/coking plants.

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).

Minutes from a meeting of the SABS SC 146A Source Emissions committee held on 10 March 2009 in Pretoria. The meeting focused on resolving and identifying unresolved emission standards for various industrial processes, including incineration, hazardous air pollutants, and particulate matter (PM), with several disputed items slated for elevation to the Technical Committee (TC).

This briefing document details the proceedings of a technical working group meeting on April 28, 2009, regarding unresolved air quality emission standards for various industrial categories. It records disputes and agreements between government representatives (DEAT, DEADP), industry bodies (SAISI, RMEF, FAPA, ACMP), and NGOs (LRC, Groundwork) over specific pollutant limits for NOx, SO2, particulate matter (PM), and heavy metals.