The South African parliamentary committee is making progress on the Marine Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Cooperation Bill. Here’s a summary [none]:
- Key Developments:
- The Select Committee on Public Infrastructure and the Ministries in the Presidency met to discuss negotiating mandates from nine provincial legislatures.
- The committee received inputs and proposals, showcasing public participation and engagement.
- Areas of convergence were identified between provinces and the Department of Transport.
- Next Steps:
- A consolidated list of proposed amendments (C-list) will be developed collaboratively.
- The C-list will form the basis for the final D-list, to be presented to provinces for consideration.
- Committee’s Commitment:
- Chairperson Mr. Rikus Badenhorst emphasized the committee’s commitment to finalizing the bill.
- The goal is to enhance South Africa’s readiness and response capability in case of marine oil spills.
This development demonstrates the committee’s efforts to protect South Africa’s marine environment through effective legislation.
