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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 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.

The document contains the minutes of the SABS SC 146A Source Emissions meeting held on 5 November 2008 in Pretoria. The meeting focused on reviewing proposed minimum emission standards for South Africa, coordinating the work of various Working Groups (WGs), and addressing technical disagreements regarding emission limits and plant definitions.

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 document is an interim consolidated industry submission regarding the draft schedule for implementing Section 21 of the Air Quality Act. It outlines industry positions on minimum emission values, compliance timeframes, monitoring approaches, and the management of fugitive emissions and upset conditions, emphasizing the need for standards to be based on the Best Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO) principle within the South African context.

A submission by Sasol to Working Group 4 and a Subcommittee dated 9 March 2009 regarding proposed emission standards and the categorization of waste incinerators under the draft Section 21 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act in South Africa.

This document is an industry submission from April 2009 regarding a draft notice and schedule for Section 21 of the Air Quality Act (AQA). It proposes minimum emission standards, transitional arrangements, and reporting requirements for various industrial activities, including combustion, petroleum, metallurgical, and chemical industries.

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.

The Refinery Managers’ Environmental Forum (RMEF) submitted comments on August 21, 2009, regarding proposed regulations under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (NEMAQA) in South Africa. The RMEF argues that the proposed minimum emission standards are technically and economically unachievable for existing refineries, particularly the requirement for existing plants to meet new plant standards within eight years. They advocate for a 'bubble approach' to measure total site impact rather than point-source monitoring and request specific adjustments to particulate matter (PM) and volatile organic compound (VOC) limits to align with Best Available Techniques (BAT) and economic viability.

A letter from the Refinery Manager’s Environmental Forum (RMEF) to the Department of Water and Environmental Affairs dated 23 September 2009, outlining industry concerns and proposed amendments regarding minimum emission standards for the petroleum sector under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act.

This briefing document records the outcomes of a meeting between the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) and Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) regarding the draft regulations for activities resulting in atmospheric emissions that may have detrimental environmental effects. The meeting focused on refining definitions, compliance timeframes, and specific emission standards across various industrial categories to ensure they are based on justifiable reasoning and ambient air quality standards.

A letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) inviting participation in the process of amending listed activities and medium emission standards notice, promulgated under Section 21 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (AQA) Act, 39 of 2004.

The 2007 National Framework for Air Quality Management is a regulatory blueprint established by the South African Minister of Environmental Affairs and Tourism under Section 7(1) of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (AQA). It provides a medium- to long-term plan to implement the AQA, focusing on pollution prevention at source and impact management to ensure ambient air is not harmful to health or well-being.

This document is a December 2012 submission by Natref to the Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) regarding the draft Notice of Minimum Emission Standards (MES) under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004. Natref, South Africa's only inland oil refinery, argues that the proposed point-source emission limits for sulphur dioxide (SO2), particulate matter (PM), and nitrogen oxides (NOx) are technically and economically unfeasible due to its unique inland location, fuel oil requirements, and space constraints. The company advocates for a "bubble" approach to emissions management and requests differentiated limits based on fuel type to maintain business sustainability and ensure the success of the Clean Fuels II project.

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).

Unofficial minutes from a May 8, 2013, meeting of the Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs regarding public hearings on Section 21 listed activities of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (No. 39 of 2004). The session involved submissions from industry bodies and civil society organizations concerning emission standards, the fairness of the amendment process, and the health impacts of air pollution on local communities.

A letter from the South African Minister of Water and Environmental Affairs to SASOL Limited clarifying the commencement date and transitional arrangements for Government Notice (GN) 893 of 22 November 2012, which lists activities resulting in atmospheric emissions.