3rd QUARTER PERFORMANCE REPORT LEGAL AUTHORISATIONS AND COMPLIANCE INSPECTORATE OCEANS AND COASTS CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR QUALITY BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION

1. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
3rd QUARTER PERFORMANCE REPORT
2014/15

2. PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATION

3. PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATION
SO: Adequate and appropriate skilled staff
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Percentage vacancy rate
Percentage turnover rate
Percentage implementation of PMDS policy framework
Number of HRD strategy initiatives implemented
SO: Secure, harmonious, transformed and conducive working environment
Percentage of Women, Blacks and People with disabilities at DEA [AT:
Women = 50%]
Percentage of Women, Blacks and People with disabilities at DEA [AT: Black
= 90]
Percentage of Women, Blacks and People with disabilities at DEA [AT:
People with Disabilities = 2%]
Average number of days taken to resolve disciplinary cases [AT: 90 days
misconduct cases]
Average number of days taken to resolve disciplinary cases [AT: 30 d
ays grievance cases]
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

4. PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATION
SO: Secure, harmonious, transformed and conducive working environment
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Phased implementation of DEA New Head-Office Building PPP project
Percentage implementation of security risk assessment recommendations
SO: Efficient and effective Information Technology service
Number of funded Master System Plan (MSP) implemented (as per schedule)
Percentage availability of IT services
SO: Equitable and sound cooperative governance
Percentage compliance with statutory tabling and prescripts
Unqualified Audit report
Percentage adherence to cabinet and cluster schedule as per approved protocol
Percentage expenditure
Percentage of expenditure on affirmative procurement
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

5. PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATION
SO: Improved access to information
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of media statements/speeches issued and opinion pieces published [AT: 120
statements/speeches]
Number of media statements/speeches issued and opinion pieces published [AT: 6
opinion pieces]
Number of communication events including Ministerial Public Participation
programme (PPP)
Number of publications produced and distributed
Number of website hits per annum
SO: Improved sector education and awareness
Number of Environmental Awareness activities conducted (Leanerships, CAPS
training and Campaigns) [AT: 100 teachers trained]
Number of Environmental Awareness activities conducted (Leanerships, CAPS
training and Campaigns) [AT: 100 unemployed youths recruited and learnership
programme implemented]
Number of Environmental Awareness activities conducted (Leanerships, CAPS
training and Campaigns) [AT: 8 Environmental awareness campaigns
implemented]
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

6. PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATION
SO: Improved sector education and awareness
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of SETA sector skills plans with environmental focus
Number of officials undergoing/completed Environmental Management training and
(EMI/IEM) [AT: 400 officials trained in IEM]
Number of officials undergoing/completed Environmental Management training and
(EMI/IEM) [AT: 240 EMIs trained]
Number of accredited training person days created
SO: Effective knowledge and information management for the sector
Outcome 10 Delivery Agreement developed and implementation facilitated
Number of environmental knowledge and information management systems/tools
developed, refined and/or operational (EGIS, NEAS, O&C Online system, CC M&E
system etc) [AT: Technical development of the system continued (specifications
defined)]
Number of environmental knowledge and information management systems/tools
developed, refined and/or operational (EGIS, NEAS, O&C Online system, CC M&E
system etc) [AT: GIS internet developed]
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

7. PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATION
SO: Effective knowledge and information management for the sector
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of environmental knowledge and information management systems/tools
developed, refined and/or operational (EGIS, NEAS, O&C Online system, CC M&E
system etc) [AT: Phase 1 of the South African National Environmental
Information Meta-database finalised]
SO: Enhanced international governance instruments and agreements supportive of SA environmental and
sustainable development priorities
Number of environmental knowledge and information management systems/tools
developed, refined and/or operational (EGIS, NEAS, O&C Online system, CC M&E
system etc) [AT: 2 components of the NEMA Chapter 5 Environmental
Regulatory Authorization system monitored (EIA amended timeframes module
and the appeals module)]
Number of environmental knowledge and information management systems/tools
developed, refined and/or operational (EGIS, NEAS, O&C Online system, CC M&E
system etc) [AT: Design of Climate Change response M&E system approved]
Number of environmental knowledge and information management systems/tools
developed, refined and/or operational (EGIS, NEAS, O&C Online system, CC M&E
system etc) [AT: 50% of facilities with AELs reporting to the NAEIS]
Number of Environmental knowledge and information management, monitoring and
evaluation reports/publications and response options produced [AT: State of the
Oceans Report compiled]
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

8. PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATION
SO: Effective knowledge and information management for the sector
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of Environmental knowledge and information management, monitoring and
evaluation reports/publications and response options produced [AT: 18 peer-reviewed
scientific publications (including theses)]
Number of Environmental knowledge and information management, monitoring and
evaluation reports/publications and response options produced [AT: 1 South Africa
Environment Outlook (2nd SAEO) completed and published, 1 reviewed (NSSD1
M&E Report finalised)]
SO: Effective cooperative governance and local government support
Local Government Support Programme implemented
Percentage of Sector conflict management tools implemented
SO: Enhanced international governance instruments and agreements supportive of SA environmental and
sustainable development priorities
Number of South African positions on Chemical and Waste, Biodiversity, Sustainable
Development (SD), African and bilateral South-South, South-North and International
Environmental Governance (IEG) processes prepared, negotiated and reported [AT:13
Bilateral/Pleurilateral (Africa, IBSA, S-S, S-N) approved]
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

9. PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATION
SO: Enhanced international governance instruments and agreements supportive of SA environmental and
sustainable development priorities
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of South African positions on Chemical and Waste, Biodiversity, Sustainable
Development (SD), African and bilateral South-South, South-North and International
Environmental Governance (IEG) processes prepared, negotiated and reported
[AT: 3 Multilateral position (SD and IEG) approved]
Number of South African positions on Chemical and Waste, Biodiversity, Sustainable
Development (SD), African and bilateral South-South, South-North and International
Environmental Governance (IEG) processes prepared, negotiated and reported
[AT: 3 chemicals and waste positions approved]
Number of South African positions on Chemical and Waste, Biodiversity, Sustainable
Development (SD), African and bilateral South-South, South-North and International
Environmental Governance (IEG) processes prepared, negotiated and reported
[AT: 10 Biodiversity positions approved]
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

10. PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATION
SO: Enhanced international governance instruments and agreements supportive of SA environmental and
sustainable development priorities
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of South African positions on Chemical and Waste, Biodiversity, Sustainable
Development (SD), African and bilateral South-South, South-North and International
Environmental Governance (IEG) processes prepared, negotiated and reported [AT:
2 Climate change positions for formal international engagements (UNFCCC)
developed and approved]
The financial value of resources raised from multilateral and bilateral donors to
support the department, SA and Africa’s programmes
Mandatory international and national reports prepared and submitted within
timeframe (in terms of relevant legislation and/or international
obligations/conventions) [AT: 2013/14 NEMA S26 report tabled to Parliament
within timeframe]
Mandatory international and national reports prepared and submitted within
timeframe (in terms of relevant legislation and/or international
obligations/conventions) [AT: First Biennial Update Report completed and
submitted to UNFCCC]
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

11. PROGRAMME 1 : ADMINISTRATION
SO: Enhanced international governance instruments and agreements supportive of SA environmental and
sustainable development priorities
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Mandatory international and national reports prepared and submitted within
timeframe (in terms of relevant legislation and/or international
obligations/conventions) [AT: Principles and procedures for compilation of TNC
finalized]
Mandatory international and national reports prepared and submitted within
timeframe (in terms of relevant legislation and/or international
obligations/conventions) [AT: Draft GHG Inventory 2000-2012 compiled]
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

12. SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME 1 Q3 PERFORMANCE
% On target % Work in progress % Off Target % No milestone % Information not
provided
67% (35/52) 31% (16/52) 2% (1/52) -

13. Legal Authorisations and Compliance Inspectorate
PROGRAMME 2: LEGAL AUTHORISATIONS AND
COMPLIANCE INSPECTORATE

14. PROGRAMME 2: LEGAL, AUTHORISATIONS, COMPLIANCE
AND ENFORCEMENT
SO: Improved compliance with environmental legislation
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of environmental authorisations inspected
Percentage of administrative enforcement actions resulting incompliance
Compliance and Enforcement Strategy for the Environmental Management
Inspectorate developed and implemented
Number of criminal investigations finalised and dockets handed over for prosecution
Number of interventions implemented for Safety and Security of wildlife including
rhinoceros populations in South Africa [AT: Review of the national strategy for
the safety and security of rhinoceros population in SA Africa]
Number of interventions implemented for Safety and Security of wildlife including
rhinoceros populations in South Africa [AT: MoUs with strategic government
departments (Justice and Constitutional Development, Home Affairs,
Correctional services and police) on safety and security of wildlife including
rhino management]
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

15. PROGRAMME 2 : LEGAL, AUTHORISATIONS, COMPLIANCE
AND ENFORCEMENT
SO: Improved compliance with environmental legislation
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of interventions implemented for Safety and Security of wildlife including
rhinoceros populations in South Africa [AT: Implementation of corrective actions
relating to the implementation of TOPS regulations monitored in two
provinces]
Number of interventions implemented for Safety and Security of wildlife including
rhinoceros populations in South Africa [AT: Compliance assessments on the
implementation of CITES regulations conducted in two provinces]
Number of interventions implemented for Safety and Security of wildlife including
rhinoceros populations in South Africa [AT: 1100 environmental monitors trained
and deployed]
SO: Potential negative impacts of all significant developments prevented or managed
Number of tools for mitigation of negative impacts of development developed and
implemented
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

16. SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME 2 Q3 PERFORMANCE
% On target % Work in progress % Off Target % No milestone % Information not
provided
100% (10/10) - - - -

17. PROGRAMME 3: OCEANS AND COASTS
Oceans and Coasts

18. PROGRAMME 3 : OCEAN AND COASTS
SO: Ocean and coastal environment protected and conserved
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Ocean management regime developed [AT: Report on the analysis of
legislative framework with implication on ocean governance in SA finalised]
Ocean management regime developed [AT: Implementation plan for the Ocean
Management policy developed]
Strategies and plans for management of ocean and coastal environment
developed and implemented [AT: National framework implemented]
Strategies and plans for management of ocean and coastal environment
developed and implemented [AT: NCMP launched and implementation plan
developed]
Strategies and plans for management of ocean and coastal environment
developed and implemented [AT: Additional 1 plan updated]
Strategies and plans for management of ocean and coastal environment
developed and implemented [AT: 1 oil spill readiness exercise and 1 training
session held]
Strategies and plans for management of ocean and coastal environment
developed and implemented [AT: 5 estuary management plans developed]
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

19. PROGRAMME 3: OCEAN AND COASTS
SO: Ocean and coastal environment protected and conserved
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Strategies and plans for management of ocean and coastal environment
developed and implemented [AT: One new draft protected Marine Species
Plan developed (Turtle)]
Percentage of coastline with formal protection
Percentage increase of total area of EEZ under protection and managed
Number of relief voyages to remote stations (Antarctica and Islands) undertaken
SO: Strengthened science policy interface
Ocean and coastal research projects, surveys completed and monitoring projects
undertaken [AT: 4 Surveys of priority habitats]
Ocean and coastal research projects, surveys completed and monitoring projects
undertaken [AT: Seabird population estimates for 12 species around SA and
2 Southern Ocean species]
Ocean and coastal research projects, surveys completed and monitoring projects
undertaken [AT: 2 Coastal research projects completed]
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

20. PROGRAMME 3 : OCEAN AND COASTS
SO: Strengthened science policy interface
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of interventions aimed at advancing the biodiversity science policy
interface [AT: Biodiversity Research strategy finalised]
Number of interventions aimed at advancing the biodiversity science policy
interface [AT: National IPBES hub established]
Number of interventions aimed at advancing the biodiversity science policy
interface [AT: Elephant research strategy approved]
Number of interventions aimed at advancing the biodiversity science policy
interface [AT: Phase 1: UNCCD DLDD land cover mapping impact indicator
research finalised]
Number of interventions aimed at advancing the biodiversity science policy
interface [AT: Report on the extent of MON810 insect resistance finalised]
Number of interventions aimed at advancing the biodiversity science policy
interface [AT: 2 Science/policy input Reports compiled on Risk Analysis for
intensive breeding in the wildlife sector; and State of play report on
Predator control and conservation]
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

21. PROGRAMME 3 : OCEAN AND COASTS
SO: Strengthened science policy interface
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of observational platforms contributing to an ocean and coastal
observation and monitoring network
Number of ecosystem process studies undertaken
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

22. SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME 3 Q3 PERFORMANCE
% On target % Work in progress % Off Target % No milestone % Information not
provided
68% (15/22) 27% (6/22) 5% (1/22) - -

23. PROGRAMME 4: CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR QUALITY
Climate Change and Air Quality

24. SO: Climate change impacts effectively managed
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of sectors for which Long Term Adaptation Scenarios have been developed
Number of climate change adaptation studies conducted
Number of sector adaptation plans aligned with the National climate change
response policy
National adaptation strategy developed and implementation facilitated
National Framework for Climate Services developed and implemented
SO: A fair contribution to the global effort to stabilize GHG concentrations in the atmosphere facilitated
Number of sector mitigation potential and impact studies conducted
PROGRAMME 4 : CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR QUALITY
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

25. SO: A fair contribution to the global effort to stabilize GHG concentrations in the atmosphere facilitated
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of Climate Change Response Policy interventions implemented [AT: My
2050 Pathways Calculator developed]
Number of Climate Change Response Policy interventions implemented [AT: DEROs
(Desired Emission Reduction Outcomes) for 5 Sectors developed]
Number of Climate Change Response Policy interventions implemented [AT: Mix of
measures for 5 sectors developed]
Number of Climate Change Response Policy interventions implemented [AT:
Flagship Framework coordinated and facilitated for 2sectors (Energy Efficiency
and Transport)]
Number of sector mitigation plans aligned with the National Climate Change
Response policy
PROGRAMME 4: CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR QUALITY
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

26. SO: Cleaner and healthy air
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
The National Air Quality Indicator (NAQI)
Number of air quality monitoring stations reporting to SAAQIS
AQA Regulatory Framework Developed and Implemented [AT: Emissions Offset
Policy for AQM published]
AQA Regulatory Framework Developed and Implemented [AT: Draft S23 – Small
Scale Charcoal Plants Declared as Controlled Emitters]
AQA Regulatory Framework Developed and Implemented [AT: 2 Priority Area
AQMPs under implementation (Vaal and Highveld)]
AQA Regulatory Framework Developed and Implemented [AT: Waterberg-Bojanala
Priority Area AQMP and Threat Assessment Gazetted]
PROGRAMME 4 : CLIMATE CHANGE AND AIR QUALITY
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided

27. SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME 4 Q3 PERFORMANCE
% On target % Work in progress % Off Target % No milestone % Information not provided
47% (8 /17) 47% (817) 6% (1/17) - -

28. PROGRAMME 5: BIODIVERSITY AND
CONSERVATION
Biodiversity and Conservation

29. PROGRAMME 5: BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
SO: Biodiversity conserved protected and threats mitigated
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Percentage of land under conservation
NPAES Reviewed and implemented
Number of additional stewardship sites established
Percentage of area of state managed protected areas assessed with a METT score
above 67 %
Number of conservation and legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and
ecosystems developed and implemented [AT: 14 legislative and conservation
tools: Regulations for the registration of Professional Hunters, trainers and
Hunting Outfitters published for implementation]

30. PROGRAMME 5 : BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
SO: Biodiversity conserved protected and threats mitigated
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of conservation and legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and
ecosystems developed and implemented [AT: Review of the norms and standards
for the management of elephants in South Africa initiated and amendments
drafted]
Number of conservation and legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and
ecosystems developed and implemented [AT: TOPS regulations published for
implementation and draft guideline for implementation developed]
Number of conservation and legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and
ecosystems developed and implemented [AT: BABS Amendments Regulations
approved by Inter-governmental structures]
Number of conservation and legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and
ecosystems developed and implemented [AT: NEMBA review completed]
Number of conservation and legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and
ecosystems developed and implemented [AT: Amendment Bill to incorporate
MPAs into NEMPAA finalised]

31. PROGRAMME 5 : BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
SO: Biodiversity conserved protected and threats mitigated
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of conservation and legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and
ecosystems developed and implemented [AT: A draft Amendment Bill
incorporating provisions relating to TFCAs and WHS reserves into NEMPAA
developed]
Number of conservation and legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and
ecosystems developed and implemented [AT: Norms and Standards for the
management of protected areas finalised]
Number of conservation and legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and
ecosystems developed and implemented [AT: Draft Norms and standards for
declaration and inclusion of private nature reserves completed]
Number of conservation and legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and
ecosystems developed and implemented [AT: Amendment of regulations for
Special Nature Reserves, World Heritage Sites and National Parks published for
implementation]
Number of conservation and legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and
ecosystems developed and implemented [AT: Draft BMP for 1 ecosystem
developed]

32. PROGRAMME 5: BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
SO: Biodiversity conserved protected and threats mitigated
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of conservation and legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and
ecosystems developed and implemented [AT:2 Biodiversity Management Plans for
species finalised for public participation (African Lion, White Rhino) ,and one
BMP-S finalised for implementation (Bearded Vulture)]
Number of conservation and legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and
ecosystems developed and implemented [AT: National Cycad Management
Strategy and Action Plan approved for implementation]
Number of conservation and legislative tools to ensure the protection of species and
ecosystems developed and implemented [AT: NBSAP Review conducted]
Number of tools to mitigate threats to biodiversity [AT: NAP review and alignment
with the UNCCD 10 year Strategy and Framework finalised]
Number of tools to mitigate threats to biodiversity [AT: Draft Biodiversity climate
change adaptation plans for 9 biomes developed]

33. PROGRAMME 5 : BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
SO: Biodiversity conserved protected and threats mitigated
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Tools for the implementation of the Ramsar Convention developed and implemented
[AT: One Ramsar site designated]
Tools for the implementation of the Ramsar Convention developed and implemented
[AT: Draft strategy to remove sites from the Montreux record developed]
SO: Fair access and equitable sharing of benefits from biological resources promoted
Biodiversity Sector transformation framework developed and implemented
Number of sustainable natural resource based interventions and instruments
identified, developed and implementation facilitated [AT: National Biodiversity
Economy Development Strategy finalised]
Number of sustainable natural resource based interventions and instruments
identified, developed and implementation facilitated [AT: 2 Biodiversity Economy
development projects supported for implementation]
Number of sustainable natural resource based interventions and instruments
identified, developed and implementation facilitated [AT: 1 cross border trail
operationalised]

34. PROGRAMME 5 : BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION
SO: Biodiversity conserved protected and threats mitigated
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of sustainable natural resource based interventions and instruments
identified, developed and implementation facilitated [AT: One Project from the TFCA
Catalogue implemented]
Number of sustainable natural resource based interventions and instruments
identified, developed and implementation facilitated [AT: 3 natural resource based
projects implemented (People &Parks, Bushbuckridge, Awelani) One TFCA
Natural Resource based project Implemented (Awelani)]
Number of sustainable natural resource based interventions and instruments
identified, developed and implementation facilitated [AT: Implementation of the
Bushbuckridge Master Plan (5projects) facilitated]

35. SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME 5 Q3 PERFORMANCE
% On target % Work in progress % Off Target % No milestone % Information not provided
83% (24/29) 14% (4/29) 3% (1/29) - -

36. PROGRAMME 6: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES
Environmental Programmes

37. PROGRAMME 6: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided
SO: Improved socio-economic benefits within the environmental sector
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) created
Number of SMMEs utilised (empowerment)
Number of Work Opportunities created [AT: 69 158 (Women- 55%)]
Number of Work Opportunities created [AT: 69 158 (Youth – 60%)]
Number of Work Opportunities created [AT:(People with Disabilities – 2%)]
Number of youths benefiting from the youth Environmental Services
Percentage of young people placed in exit opportunities (YES)
Number of overnight visitor and staff accommodation units established and/or
renovated

38. PROGRAMME 6 : ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided
SO: Improved socio-economic benefits within the environmental sector
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of school desk equivalent
SO: Ecosystem services restored and maintained
Number of wetlands under rehabilitation
Number of hectares of land where invasive alien plants treated/cleared (Initial
Treatment)
Number of hectares of land where follow up invasive alien plants treated/cleared
(Follow up Treatment)
Number of hectares of degraded land under repair
SO: Ecosystem services restored and maintained
Number of kilometres of accessible coastline cleaned
Percentage of wild fires suppressed (provided there are not more than 2000)

39. PROGRAMME 6 : ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided
SO: Enhanced contribution of the environmental sector towards Sustainable development and transition to a green
economy
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of sustainable development, tools/instruments developed and implemented
Number of Green Fund projects approved and implemented
Number of high-level environmental and sustainable development threat, weakness
or opportunity early warning and/or response options researched and developed
[AT: Quarterly early warning and/or issue scanning reports]
Number of high-level environmental and sustainable development threat, weakness
or opportunity early warning and/or response options researched and developed
[AT: 4 emerging issue response options formally submitted to top
management and approved responses initiated]
Number of interventions for streamlining environmental authorisations finalised [AT:
1 legal instrument under evaluation and adjustment (adoption of
environmental instruments).]

40. PROGRAMME 6 : ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMMES
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided
SO: Enhanced contribution of the environmental sector towards Sustainable development and transition to a green
economy
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of interventions for streamlining environmental authorisations finalised [AT:
4 legal instruments gazetted for implementation (EIA, financial provisioning
and mine closure regulations and revised listing notices]
Number of interventions for streamlining environmental authorisations finalised
[AT: Readiness plan for the registration of ESPASA developed]
Number of interventions for streamlining environmental authorisations finalised [AT:
1 initiative on hydraulic fracturing of shale gas coordinated and supported]
Number of interventions for streamlining environmental authorisations finalised [AT:
6 interventions for streamlining environmental authorisations for SIP and
IPAP priorities developed]
Number of interventions for streamlining environmental authorisations finalised [AT:
1 sector guideline developed (mining review guideline)]

41. SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME 6 Q3 PERFORMANCE
% On target % Work in progress % Off Target % No milestone % Information not provided
64% (16/25) 36% (9/25) - - -

42. PROGRAMME 7: CHEMICALS AND WASTE
MANAGEMENT
Chemicals and Waste Management

43. SO: Less waste that is better managed
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of waste management Instruments developed and implemented [AT: HCRW
Management Regulations finalised]
Number of waste management Instruments developed and implemented [AT: Norms
and Standards for the Validation of the Treatment Efficacy and Operation of Non
combustion Technology Used to Treat Health Care Risk Waste finalised]
Number of waste management Instruments developed and implemented [AT: Draft
Import-Export regulations developed]
Number of waste management Instruments developed and implemented [AT: Draft
Norms & Standards/guidelines for preparation of Waste Derived Fuel (WDF)
developed]
Number of waste management Instruments developed and implemented [AT: Draft of
Norms and Standards for the sorting, shredding, grinding or bailing of general
waste developed]
Percentage increase in waste being reused, recycled and recovered
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided
PROGRAMME 7 : CHEMICALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

44. SO: Less waste that is better managed
Performance indicator Q1 Q2 Q3
Number of Integrated industry waste management plans reviewed
Percentage of unlicensed waste disposal sites authorised per annum
Number of buy-back centres established
Number of chemical management instruments developed and implemented [AT:
National Implementation Plan for the Stockholm convention updated]
Number of chemical management instruments developed and implemented [AT: Draft
PCB phase out plan for municipalities developed]
Number of chemical management instruments developed and implemented [AT: Study
on impact of Minamata Convention on Mercury conducted]
Number of chemical management instruments developed and implemented [AT: Draft
national chemicals profile developed]
= On Target = Work in progress = Off target
= No
milestone
= Information not
provided
PROGRAMME 7 : CHEMICALS AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

45. SUMMARY OF PROGRAMME 7 Q3 PERFORMANCE
% On target % Work in progress % Off Target % No milestone % Information not provided
54% (7/13) 38% (5/13) 8% (1/13) - -

46. SUMMARY OF OVERALL DEA PERFORMANCE Q3
Programme %On target % Work in
progress
% Off Target % No Milestone % Information not
provided
Administration 67% (35/52) 31% (16/52) 2% (1/52) - -
LACE 100% (10/10) - - - -
O&C 68% (15/22) 27% (6/22) 5% (1/22) - -
CC&AQM 47% (8 /17) 47% (8/17) 6% (1/17) -
B&C 83% (24/29) 14% (4/29) 3% (1/29) -
-
EP 64% (16/25) 36% (9/25) - - -
C&WM 54% (7/13) 38% (5/13) 8% (1/13) - -
DEA 68% (115/168) 29% (48/168) 3% (5/168) - -

47. SUMMARY OF OVERALL DEA Q3 PERFORMANCE
% On target % Work in progress % Off Target % No milestone % Information not provided
68% (115/168) 29% (48/168) 3% (5/168) - -