Title: National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998 (“NEMA”): Extension of the Period for Establishment of the National Environmental Consultative and Advisory Forum 

Gazette reference: GN 5152 in GG 51119 on 26 August 2024 

Commencement date: 26 August 2024 

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, extended the period for establishment of the National Environmental Consultative and Advisory Forum (“the Forum”) by a further 12 months from 18 August 2024 to 17 August 2025. 

The extension is informed by the need for the Minister to receive advice and consult the Forum on matters arising from decisions taken in respect of the suspension and postponement of compliance with the minimum emission standards, and exemption applications in terms of section 59 of the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 39 of 2004.