Notice of intention to repeal regulations made in terms of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act
30 August 2019
On 30 August 2019, the Minister of Environmental Affairs, Forestry and Fisheries published notices of intention to repeal three sets regulations made in terms of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act, 1965:
- Regulations regarding fuel burning appliances in dwelling houses
- Regulations relating to the inspection of premises in a Dust Control Area and the declarations of Dust Control Areas
- Smoke Control Regulations and Smoke Control Zone Orders
The Minister intends to repeal those regulations in terms of section 53(p) of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (NEMAQA).That section authorises the Minister responsible for environmental affairs to make regulations regarding “any other matter necessary fir the implementation of [NEMAQA].”