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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 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.

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).

This document is an appeal decision issued by the Minister of Environmental Affairs of the Republic of South Africa regarding a request by Sasol (Ltd) for access to information under the Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (PAIA). The appeal concerned the completeness of information provided by the Department regarding the promulgation of GN 248 and GN 893, and the development of the 2007 and 2012 National Frameworks for Air Quality Management.

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.

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.

Dr. Ranajit (Ron) Sahu, acting as a consultant for the Centre for Environmental Rights, provides a technical critique of the South African Department of Environmental Affairs' (DEA) proposal to increase the Minimum Emission Standard (MES) for sulphur dioxide (SO2) from 500 mg/Nm3 to 1000 mg/Nm3 for coal-fired power plant stacks.

This fact sheet provides a detailed table and analysis of current pollutant emission rates (SO2, NOx, and PM10), estimated stack concentrations, and the emission limits requested by Eskom for 13 power stations. The document highlights inconsistencies in Eskom's reported data and argues that Eskom is effectively seeking exemptions from future Minimum Emission Standards (MES).

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.

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.

This document is a formal statement from Eskom Holdings SOC Limited submitted to the Department of Environmental Affairs on 22 June 2017. It provides comments and recommendations regarding the 'Notice of Intention to Amend the List of Activities which Result in Atmospheric Emission' under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (39/2004). Eskom argues that the proposed emission standards lack comprehensive cost-benefit analysis and could lead to severe financial and operational burdens, potentially necessitating significant electricity tariff increases.

A letter from Eskom to the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) detailing the company's position on compliance timeframes for proposed Minimum Emission Standards for its coal-fired power stations.

A letter from Eskom to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs providing comments on draft amendments to the Listed Activities and Associated Minimum Emission Standards under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act No 39 of 2004).

A 2009 statement from Eskom to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) regarding draft minimum emission standards. Eskom expresses support for the standards as a long-term goal but argues that the proposed timeframes and limit values are practically and financially unfeasible for its existing power station fleet due to resource constraints and economic impacts.

In a submission to the Parliament Portfolio Committee on Water and Environmental Affairs dated 12 April 2013, Eskom expresses concerns that full compliance with the Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for Listed Activities under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004, would threaten energy security and increase electricity tariffs. While supporting the act in general, Eskom argues that the standards ignore local scientific evidence and resource constraints, specifically regarding water availability and capital costs.

A decision letter from the South African Department of Environmental Affairs granting ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited (Pretoria Steel Works) a suspension of compliance time-frames for specific minimum emission standards under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004 for the period from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2030.

A decision by the South African Department of Environmental Affairs granting ArcelorMittal South Africa Limited (Vanderbijlpark Steel Works) postponements for compliance with minimum emission standards for several plant components from 1 April 2020 to 31 March 2025, while declining requests for alternative limits.

This document is a formal response from Eskom to the South African Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) regarding an application to postpone compliance with Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for the Arnot Power Station. It provides specific stack emission limits, outlines Eskom's lack of plans to upgrade the station for certain pollutants, and presents ambient air quality monitoring data from the Hendrina station.