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Sasol argues that retrofitting old plants to meet new emission standards is often technically impossible due to space and configuration constraints, and economically unjustifiable given the negligible impact on ambient air quality in some areas. The company highlights conflicts between air quality standards and national energy efficiency and waste strategies, while calling for extended compliance timelines and greater regulatory certainty across national, provincial, and local government tiers.

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).

This document is a revised submission by Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) providing detailed comments and proposed amendments to a draft Notice regarding activities resulting in atmospheric emissions. BUSA argues that the proposed emission limits and compliance timeframes are often technically and financially unfeasible, potentially harming the economic viability of the industrial and mining sectors during a period of manufacturing decline.

ThisL This document contains inputs provided by Yvonne Scorgie on behalf of the National Association for Clean Air (NACA) for a National Environmental Advisory ForumS ForumS Forum Subcommittee on Pollution and Waste Management meeting held on 23 October 200S SSS 2006. The submission outlines recommendations for implementing the NEM Air Quality Act, focusing on priority areas for regulatory rollout, the establishment of emission standardsL standards, and the creation of support structures for air quality management planning.

This document is a responding statement submitted by Newshelf 1282 (Pty) Ltd (the Second Respondent) on behalf of the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) and Earthlife Africa, Johannesburg (the Appellant). It addresses an appeal against the environmental authorisation (EA) granted by the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) for the construction of the 1200MW coal-fired Thabametsi power station.

The document provides a technical comparison of air pollutant concentrations (SO2, NO2, and PM10) under two scenarios: actual emissions (Scenario 1) and requested limits (Scenario 2/2a). It highlights significant increases in predicted concentrations and exceedances of South African standards under the requested limits scenario, particularly for SO2.

This briefing from Eskom to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) provides additional information supporting an application to postpone compliance with Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for the Acacia Power Station. Eskom argues that the station's infrequent use as a peaking plant results in negligible impacts on ambient air quality and human health, and proposes decommissioning the facility around 2026.

This document is an Atmospheric Emissions Licence (AEL) issued by the Fezile Dabi District Municipality to Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd for the Lethabo Power Station. Issued on 1 April 2015 and valid until 31 March 2020, the licence regulates emissions from solid fuel combustion and the storage of petroleum products, specifying minimum emission standards for pollutants and reporting requirements within the Vaal Triangle Airshed Priority Area.

This document is a work package guide (Doc No.: 192/E/6, Revision 2) for the inspection and calibration of the Continuous Emission Monitoring System (CEMS) at the Ankerlig Power Station. It outlines the safety precautions, required tools, and step-by-step technical procedures for maintaining general equipment and calibrating NO, CO, and SO2 analysers.

A letter from the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) to various South African licensing authorities regarding the variation of Eskom's Atmospheric Emission Licences (AELs) following the granting of postponements for compliance with Minimum Emission Standards (MES).

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) submitted comments on the revised draft Air Quality Management Plan (AQMP) for the Nkangala District Municipality (NDM). The CER argues that the plan is overly ambitious given the NDM's lack of capacity and resources, fails to align with the Highveld Priority Area (HPA) AQMP, and contains significant technical errors in its air quality modelling and data.

A letter from Sasol Limited to the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs regarding the process for seeking postponements from minimum emission standards under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act.

The document is a Record of Decision (ROD) issued by the South African Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism (DEAT) on September 21, 2006. It grants conditional authorization to Eskom Holdings Limited: Generation Division for the construction of a 4800MW coal-fired power station and associated infrastructure near Lephalale, while specifically excluding authorization for waste and ash disposal pending further investigation into alternatives.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs granting Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd a postponement for compliance with minimum emission standards for sulfur dioxide (SO2) at the Matimba Power Station.

A submission from Eskom to the South African government regarding proposed minimum emission standards for combustion installations, arguing for practical limits based on technological, resource, and cost constraints.

A letter from the Vaal Environmental Justice Alliance (VEJA) dated 15 September 2020, confirming the appointment of the Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) as its attorneys of record to appeal a decision regarding emission standards for an ArcelorMittal facility.

The Centre for Environmental Rights (CER) provides detailed legal and technical submissions on the draft Air Quality Management By-law for the Ngkawi District Municipality (NDM). The CER recommends aligning the by-laws with national legislation, such as the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (AQA) and the National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), and suggests stricter local emission and dust standards to protect human health, particularly given the area's location within a High Priority Area (HPA).

A submission from Eskom to Working Group 1 requesting revisions to proposed Minimum Emission Standards for power plants, specifically regarding particulate matter (PM) limits for existing plants and sulfur dioxide (SO2) limits for new plants.