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South Africa 2024 In force National
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South Africa 2024 In force National
Exploration Strategy for the Mining Industry of South Africa
South Africa 2022 In force National
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2022 Amendment
South Africa 2022 In force National
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South Africa 2022 Announced National
Temporary export prohibition for Scrap metal
South Africa 2022 Ended National
SACUM-United Kingdom Economic Partnership Agreement
South Africa 2021 In force National
SANS 10400-XA:2021 - National Building Regulations: Energy usage in buildings
South Africa 2021 In force National
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South Africa 2016 In force International
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List of activities which result in atmospheric emissions which have a significant detrimental effect on the environment
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Export Control Regulations 2012
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South Africa 2011 Ended National
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South Africa 2008 In force National
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South Africa 2007 In force National
National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004
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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002 (As amended in 2008)
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Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002
South Africa 2002 In force National
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South Africa 2001 In force National
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