5.8.3 Establishment of new co-ordinating structures

5.8.3(1)
An important principle in the formulation of co-ordinating structures is to leverage on existing structures as far as possible and to minimise the establishment of new structures.  However, with respect to the relationship between the DEA and the Departments of Trade and Industry and Finance, a number of issues have been raised in the NWMS where coordination is required. A dedicated co-ordinating committee will be established to address the application of the South African Technical Infrastructure; the declaration of priority wastes and EPR schemes; the implications of the Consumer Protection Act; recycling schemes and the implications for competition policy; and incentives for cleaner production. The committee will also evaluate proposals for the promotion of reduction, re-use, recycling or recovery of waste, as well as their economic impact, in order to guide their further implementation.

5.8.3(2)
With respect to land remediation, coordination is particularly important as this is a concurrent mandate. There is an existing Government Task Team comprising the Departments of Mineral Resources, Environmental Affairs and Water Affairs focusing on mine closures that addresses remediation in relation to mining activities. The mandate of this committee will be broadened to address remediation in its entirety. DEA will convene and provide the secretariat for this committee.