Annexure A: Logical Framework Analysis Matrix for Waste Treatment and Disposal

	DESCRIPTION	VERIFIABLE INDICATORS	MEANS OF VERIFICATION	IMPORTANT AND CRITICAL ASSUMPTIONS
Development Objective	Reduced generation and environmental impact of all forms of waste, so that the socio-economic development of South Africa, the health of its people and the quality of its environmental resources are no longer adversely affected by uncontrolled and uncoordinated waste management	Reduced generation of waste Reduced negative health, safety and environmental impacts resulting from waste	Statistics from Waste Information System Decrease in negative reports about waste management issues.	Waste is regarded as a priority issue by Government and other decision makers
Long Term Objectives	Treatment: Enforcement ensured of all current and new legislation, regulations, guidelines and standards for all waste treatment facilities, focussing on the total waste stream from producer to final disposal by 2012. Disposal: Enforcement ensured for the safe collection, transportation and disposal of all unavoidable wastes to waste disposal facilities developed and operated in accordance with the Minimum Requirements and/or other appropriate standards by 2012	Treatment and Disposal: Procedures for siting and licensing (EIA) of treatment and disposal facilities, including internal and external monitoring procedures. Procedures to secure sufficient capacity for treatment and disposal of waste. Treatment and disposal procedures on the available facilities acceptable The facilities are operated to appropriate standards. Adequate number of environmentally acceptable and well managed waste treatment and disposal facilities.	Treatment and Disposal: Biannual progress reports issued on enforcement of legislation, regulations, guidelines and standards General waste and hazardous waste management plans issued by local and provincial government, including environmental impact assessment, coordinated with the environment plans issued by Provinces. Permits issued by DWAF staff (existing, new or closure)	Waste management is regarded as a priority issue by all tiers of government IP&WM Policy and NWM Strategy are accepted by Cabinet and all stakeholders by Dec. 1999 Existing enabling legislation is sufficient Clear responsibilities and duties are assigned and accepted by all involved parties by Dec. 2000 DWAF or provincial governments have adequate resources (personnel and finances) Adequate capacity building in public sector to ensure enforcement of regulations and positive interaction with stakeholders Relevant CEC and NEAF sub-committees in place by Jan. 2000. Awareness is ensured amongst all stakeholders Full commitment to the public participation process by all tiers of government and stakeholders
Immediate Objectives	Treatment: 1. All waste treatment facilities will be controlled by means of a regulatory framework, based on a classification system, by December 2004.	Treatment: A classification system for waste treatment facilities is available. Regulatory framework in place. All waste treatment facilities registered and/or permitted by December 2004 Optimized use of waste treatment facilities and landfills. Reduced environmental impact from all waste treatment facilities	Treatment: Progress reports submitted annually to Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism by Provinces. Register of waste treatment facilities available and updated regularly. Hazardous waste landfills show improved environmental impact abatement and management (audit reports)	Treatment Sufficient financial resources are made available by National and Provincial Government. Sufficient qualified and trained staff are available at National and Provincial Level. All tiers of Government allocate the necessary resources. Legal structures are in place and developed according to the National Waste Management Strategy. An agreed participatory process followed during development of classification systems and standards Standards are accepted by all sections of society.
	A system, including guidelines and regulations, will be developed and implemented to ensure the safe handling, collection and transportation of hazardous waste by December 2004.	The collection and transport of hazardous waste regulated and controlled. Reduction in the illegal disposal of hazardous waste. Reduction in reported transport incidents involving hazardous waste	Progress reports submitted annually to Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism. Reduced reports of illegal disposal and accidents involving hazardous waste.
	Air emission standards for all waste incineration facilities will be reviewed, revised and enforced by December 2004.	Revised air emission standards are available. All incineration facilities registered and permitted for operation or closure by December 2004.	Progress reports submitted annually to Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism by Provinces. Fewer incineration facilities in operation in compliance with accepted standards. Reduced reports of unacceptable air emissions from incineration facilities.
Immediate Objectives (continued)	Plans for a system of medical waste treatment plants will be developed by December 2002. In addition, guidelines for safe management of medical waste will be developed, and a public awareness and education campaign will be conducted.	Plans for a system of medical waste treatment plants available Alternative technologies to incineration approved Guidelines and regulations for medical waste management published. Improved management of medical waste and a reduction in illegal disposal and in the amount of non-infectious waste arriving at treatment facilities.	Plans used to guide the development of medical waste treatment plants Reduced incidents of the illegal disposal of medical waste Progress reports submitted annually to Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
	The desirability and feasibility of regional / quasi-provincial waste treatment facilities will be investigated by 2004. As part of this investigation, a national survey of the amount and categories of hazardous waste requiring treatment will be undertaken.	National survey on quantities and types of hazardous waste available. The need for regional treatment facilities determined and plans drawn up and implemented if required. Reduction in pollution potential of hazardous waste landfills and a reduction in amount of waste encapsulated.	Survey report available and used Feasibility study report available and accepted by stakeholders. WIS reports on waste volumes and their treatment and disposal. Provincial plans available to implement treatment facilities, if found necessary
	Disposal: 1. All waste disposal facilities registered by December 2001 and registers updated biannually	An effective registration system developed by DWAF, and approved Plans for updating of register approved	Registration system available for implementation by DWAF in all 9 provinces.	Acceptance of registration system by all local authorities. DWAF has effective data systems in place in regional offices
	2. Plans for implementing Minimum Requirements at all Section 20 waste disposal facilities available by December 2002. All registered medium and large landfills permitted by December 2004. Regulations for controlling communal and small landfills promulgated; all communal and small landfills controlled in terms of these regulations and the Minimum Requirements by December 2004.	Necessary plans (operational – design – monitoring) prepared by Local Authorities or other disposal facility owners	DWAF implement and enforce plans to improve waste collection and treatment	Local authorities have adequate financial resources DWAF have adequate well qualified staff
Immediate Objectives (continued)	3. Permit conditions, applicable regulations and Minimum Requirements enforced at all Section 20 waste disposal facilities from 1999 onwards.	Registered facility owners all receive copies of minimum requirements.	Improvement in site management due to a greater awareness of what is expected. Sites closed if cannot comply.	Acceptance of Minimum Requirements as guideline document Adequate capacity in all relevant sectors
	4. Existing salvaging on landfills formalised and controlled as an interim measure by 2003 (but completely phased out in the longer term)	Site operational plans received from landfill owners and landfill permits issued by DWAF prescribe stricter control of existing informal salvaging activities	Existing salvaging operations are formalised and take place in accordance with suitable contracts and within requirements of the Occupational Health & Safety Act	Permit holders and informal salvagers accept dual responsibility to ensure health and safety standards are improved and maintained. Implementation of the Waste Minimisation and Recycling Action Plan results in a reduction in recyclable material in waste arriving at landfills Improved planning and site selection result in landfill development further away from low income communities thus reducing the likelihood of informal salvaging
	5. A regulatory framework, integrated with the EMPR process and based on a classification system, developed for controlling all mining and coal combustion waste disposal facilities by December 2002	An effective classification system developed by DME/DEAT/ DWAF and approved. An effective regulatory framework developed (permitting system and guidelines) if necessary and agreed upon.	All facilities identified and classified. Permits issued based on the classification system and accepted guidelines.	Adequate capacity in all relevant sectors Stakeholders accept classification system
	6. All Provinces and/or regions adequately serviced by hazardous waste collection and disposal facilities by December 2004	Integrated hazardous waste management plans developed by provincial governments. Inter provincial agreements to address short term needs	Integrated Hazardous waste management plans available for implementation	Provincial governments accept waste management responsibility
	7. The Minimum Requirements reviewed, extended and amended where appropriate (3^rd Edition), and published by December 2003	An effective Minimum Requirements Working Group established	System established for obtaining comments from the field on an ongoing basis Provincial Workshops organized and draft copies available for comment	Minimum Requirements accepted as National Guideline document
Outputs	Treatment: 1. Classification system for all waste treatment facilities developed by Department of Environmental Affairs & Tourism (DEAT) by December 2000	Treatment: A classification system in place and approved by all stakeholders.	Treatment: The classification system is used and supported by the authorities, waste generators, and waste managers	CEC and MINTECH Workgroup 3 function effectively Capacity building plans, including procedural guidelines, developed and implemented by National Government by 2001, including plans for future co-governance with Provincial Government WIS is in place and appropriate data is available by July 2002. Provincial authorities have capacity to enforce appropriate standards.
	2. Register of all waste treatment facilities obtained from WIS by December 2002	An appropriate register of waste treatment facilities in place.	A register of waste treatment facilities available and utilised by authorities.	WIS is in place and is available by July 2002, if not other means have to be used.
	3. Regulations and standards for all waste treatment facilities, e.g. setting appropriate environmental performance standards, developed by DEAT and in place by December 2002.	Regulations and standards developed that set appropriate standards for waste streams to be treated at waste treatment facilities.	Regulations and standards available and used by the authorities and waste managers.
	4. System for safe collection and transportation of hazardous waste developed by DEAT, including development of guidelines for provincial government by 2001, registration and certification of transporters by 2002, implementation of the waste manifest system by 2003, and possibly development of a network of collection points by December 2004.	A system and guidelines developed for the safe collection and transport of hazardous waste. Transporters registered and certificated. A waste manifest system available and implemented. A network of hazardous waste collection points developed by 2004.	The system and guidelines available and in use by the authorities, waste transporters and waste managers. A register of all hazardous waste transporters available and certificates issued. An appropriate waste manifest system in place and being used by generators, transporters and disposal facilities. Hazardous waste collection points established and being used by generators and transporters.	The Department of Transport involved in the development of the system and guidelines. Appropriate additions/changes to the Road Transport Act made. Provincial authorities have sufficient capacity to enforce manifest system and to establish hazardous waste collection points.
	5. Revised air emission standards for waste incineration facilities developed by DEAT by December 2001	Approved air emission standards for incineration facilities developed and published.	Revised standards document readily available and used by the authorities and waste managers.
Outputs (continued)	6. Monitoring and auditing of all waste incineration facilities by DEAT, to enforce the standards, from 2002 onwards	Provincial Authorities commence enforcement of new standards. Reduction in emissions from incinerators Decrease in the illegal disposal of medical and other hazardous waste. Decrease in organic chemicals disposed at H landfills	Waste Information System Monitoring and auditing reports from Provincial Authorities.
	7. Guidelines for safe management of medical waste addressing, inter alia, separation of infectious waste, developed by DEAT by 2001.	Guidelines for the sorting and separation of infectious waste developed by 2001.	Guidelines available and implemented by all generators and waste managers.
	8. Public awareness and education campaign focussing on the hazards of medical waste and the legal responsibilities of medical waste generators developed by DEAT by December 2000 and implemented from 2001 onwards	A public awareness and education campaign on medical waste and legal responsibilities developed by DEAT by 2000.	Survey indicates that generators and the public are better informed on their responsibilities and the need for medical waste management.
	9. Planning for a system of medical waste treatment plants completed by DEAT by 2002, and additional plants established and operating thereafter.	A system of well planned and operated medical waste treatment facilities to be developed. A reduction in the air pollution caused by incineration of medical waste. Medical waste treatment facilities available to all generators.	Monitoring and auditing Reports from Provincial Authorities.
	10. Investigation of the desirability and feasibility of regional / quasi-provincial waste treatment facilities facilitated by DEAT and completed by December 2004.	National survey results on the amounts and categories of hazardous waste generated. A report on the need for regional Waste Treatment Facilities published. Facilities established where needed in the medium term	More accurate knowledge of the amounts and types of hazardous waste produced in South Africa. Reduction in pollution potential of waste because of availability of an appropriate treatment facility.
Outputs (continued)	Disposal: 1. Register of all waste disposal facilities obtained from WIS by December 2001	Registration system developed and Local authorities informed	Local authorities complete documentation and submit to DWAF	WIS in place and operating effectively by July 2001
	2. Plans for implementing Minimum Requirements for all Section 20 waste disposal facilities, prepared by the facility owner, by December 2002	Plans prepared by facility owner & submitted to DWAF	Plans implemented and effective enforcement by DWAF	Local authorities committed to improve standards Adequate capacity within relevant sectors.
	3. All medium and large landfills permitted by DWAF by December 2004 (following submission of requisite permit application by landfill owner).	Permitting priority list compiled DWAF processes applications for existing sites according to priority lists (greatest risk of environmental impact)	Landfill owners receive operating or closure permits from DWAF	DWAF adequately resourced WIS and Waste registration systems to identify small and communal sites are fully functional Landfill owners are committed to the NWMS
	4. Regulations for controlling communal and small landfill sites promulgated byDWAF , in collaboration with DEAT, by December 2000.	Regulations promulgated	Communal and small landfills operated in accordance with the regulations
	5. Appropriate monitoring and auditing of all Section 20 waste disposal facilities, to enforce the applicable Minimum Requirements, Regulations and Permit Conditions by DWAF from 1999 onwards	Regular monitoring and auditing of disposal facilities takes place Facility operating standards improve	Monitoring and auditing reports prepared by relevant personnel	Adequate well qualified DWAF or Provincial personnel
	6. Existing salvaging on landfills formalised and controlled as an interim measure through agreements reached between landfill owners & salvagers by 2003.	Landfill owners and salvagers finalise agreements	Formalised procedures / agreements included as part of operational plan or in permit conditions	Full commitment by salvagers and landfill owners Adequate capacity building / awareness material available for salvagers and contractors to highlight health risks and site safety requirements
Outputs (continued)	7. Classification system for mining and coal combustion wastes developed by national government by December 2000	Classification system finalised within time frames and distributed to appropriate stakeholders	Classification system used by all roleplayers
	8. Permitting system (including Minimum Requirements and Guidelines) for mining and coal combustion wastes, integrated with the EMPR process, developed by national government by December 2002	Permitting system and guidelines completed within time frames and distributed	Permitting system and guidelines available and used by all roleplayers Stakeholders apply for permits	Adequate resources
	9. Development of hazardous waste disposal facilities initiated by Provinces, in collaboration with local authorities, to adequately serve all areas, fully implemented by December 2004.	Hazardous waste plans prepared by provinces. Site development processes initiated, where required	Hazardous waste plans available. Scoping document and EIA etc.	Adequate suitable land available Local communities recognise the need for and support the development
	10. Updated, extended and amended Minimum Requirements documents, 3^rd Editions issued by DWAF, together with DEAT and the PEDs, by December 2003	Revised, updated Minimum Requirements documents, addressing stakeholder input, published	3^rd edition of Minimum Requirements documents available and used by all roleplayers.	All roleplayers accept the Minimum Requirements
Treatment Output 1	Classification System Constitute the Classification System Working Group (CSWG). Draw up Terms of Reference (including Project Plan) for CSWG, in consultation with stakeholders and tiers of government. Review existing classification systems, and consult with stakeholders. Draft Classification System. Publish draft Classification System for comment. Finalise and publish Classification System.	Established and functioning CSWG. Approved TOR and project plan in place. Classification revised and scoped with stakeholders. Draft classification system published for further comment. Final and legal version of document published.	CSWG meets regularly and Minutes of Meetings available. TOR available. Draft document available. Comments received from all stakeholders and revised document published for comment. Final document approved at appropriate level.	Working groups are suitably qualified and representative of all stakeholders. Relevant information available. Required legislative instruments in place by Jan 2001 Financial resources available at National and provincial level. Financial resources available for new facilities or for upgrading, replacement or closure of existing facilities. Waste generators able and willing to pay for the increased costs of higher treatment standards.
Treatment Output 2	Register of Waste Treatment Facilities Access WIS Obtain details of waste treatment facilities, for management purposes Update details of waste treatment facilities bi-annually (from WIS)	Data available from WIS List of treatment facilities broken down by Province available. Lists updated bi-annually.	Each Province receives a complete list of waste treatment facilities. Lists received by Provinces on bi-annual basis.
Treatment Output 3	Regulations and standards for Waste Treatment Facilities Constitute regulation and standards Working Groups (for each class of facility). Draw up Terms of Reference (including Project Plan) for each Working Group, in consultation with stakeholders and tiers of government. Review existing Guidelines / Regulations, and consult with stakeholders. Draft Guidelines / Regulations. Publish draft Guidelines / Regulations for comment. Finalise and promulgate Guidelines / Regulations.	Working groups constituted for each class of facility and meetings held. TOR and plans drawn up for each working group in consultation with all stakeholders. Guidelines and Regulations reviewed. Draft guidelines published for each class of facility. Final Guidelines and Regulations available.	Minutes of meetings of working groups available. TOR and draft plans available. Draft Guidelines document. Workshops held and comments received from all stakeholders. Comments report available. Guidelines published and used.
Treatment Output 4	System for safe collection and transportation of hazardous waste Constitute a hazardous waste collection and transportation working group (HWCTWG). Draw up terms of reference for the HWCTWG, in consultation with all stakeholders. Review existing regulations for the collection and transportation of hazardous materials and develop new integrated guidelines that are compatible with National and International requirements. Draft Regulations and guidelines published for comment. Final Regulations and guidelines promulgated. A registration & certification system for hazardous waste transporters that is integrated with the WIS developed and published for comment. Finalise and promulgate registration and certification system. An appropriate waste manifest system and regulations developed and published for comment. Waste manifest system and regulations promulgated. Guidelines and standards for hazardous waste collection points/transfer stations developed in collaboration with all stakeholders and published for comment. Final Guidelines and standards published. Provincial Governments may draw up plans for a network of collection points/transfer stations for hazardous waste and submit to DEAT. Plans approved and Implemented.	Established and functional working group. TOR prepared for the working group. Guidelines and regulations reviewed. Draft guidelines published and available for comment by all stakeholders. Final regulations and guidelines available. Registration and Certification system that is compatible with the WIS published for comment. System finalised and promulgated. A waste manifest system available and published for comment. Draft guidelines and standards for waste collection points available. Final guidelines and Standards published. Provincial plans drawn up and received by the DEAT. Plans approved and implementation started. Progress reports received annually by DEAT.	Working group meets regularly and minutes of meetings showing appropriate progress available. TOR available Draft document available Comments received from all stakeholders and revised document available. Minister approves final document and it is published. Document available. Comments received from all stakeholders and revised document available. Minister approves final document and it is published. A draft waste manifest system available and comments received from stakeholders. Draft document available Minister approves final document and it is published. Provincial plans received and approved by DEAT. Annual progress reports on implementation of strategy received and available from DEAT.
Treatment Output 5	Revised Air Emission Standards for Waste Incineration Facilities Constitute Air Emission Standards Working Group (AESWG). Draw up Terms of Reference (including Project Plan) for AESWG, in consultation with stakeholders and tiers of government. Review existing local and international air emission standards, and consult with stakeholders. Draft revised Air Emission Standards. Publish draft Air Emission Standards for comment. Finalise and promulgate revised Air Emission Standards.	AESWG set up and meet. TOR and project plan developed in consultation with all stakeholders. Emission standards reviewed in collaboration with all stakeholders. Draft standards available for each type of facility. Final Guidelines and Regulations available.	Minutes of meetings of working groups available. TOR and draft plan available. Draft Standards document available. Workshops held and comments received from all stakeholders. Comments report available. Guidelines published and used
Treatment Output 6	Monitoring and Auditing of Waste Incineration Facilities Assign responsible DEAT: Air Quality staff member. Draw up program of site visits. Conduct site visits to monitor and audit waste incineration facilities. Prepare monitoring / audit report. Determine required enforcement action. Implement required enforcement action.	Responsible person appointed. Site visit programme developed. Site visits made and audits conducted. Monitoring and audit reports written. Enforcement action determined and implemented, if required.	Appointment letter available. Site programme available. Monitoring and auditing reports available on a regular basis. Enforcement reports and correspondence available for review.
Treatment Output 7	Guidelines for safe management of medical waste Constitute Medical Waste Management Guidelines Working Group (MWMGWG) (DEAT/DoH). Draw up Terms of Reference (including Project Plan) for MWMGWG, in consultation with stakeholders and tiers of government. Review existing local and international medical waste management guidelines, including alternative treatment technologies to incineration in collaboration with stakeholders. Prepare draft medical waste management guidelines. Publish draft Medical Waste Management Guidelines for comment. Finalise and publish Medical Waste Management Guidelines.	Established and functional working group. TOR prepared for the working group. Guidelines and regulations reviewed and stakeholders consulted. Draft guidelines developed for the management of medical waste and published for comment. Final Guidelines published	Working group meets regularly and minutes of meetings showing appropriate progress available. TOR available Draft document available Comments received from all stakeholders. Final document published and system implemented by generators.
Treatment Output 8	Medical waste public awareness and education campaign DEAT and DoH develop awareness and education campaign, in consultation with DWAF, provincial and local government, SA Medical & Dental Council, Nursing Council and other stakeholders. DEAT and all relevant role players implement awareness and education campaign. Survey undertaken by DEAT and the Provinces to assess level of awareness generated by campaign.	Draft awareness campaign published for comment Final approved awareness campaign implemented by Provinces and Local Government. Approved survey undertaken	Draft document available and workshop held. Comments received from all stakeholders and campaign modified as appropriate Progress reports from Provincial and Local Governments received. Survey report available.
Treatment Output 9	Planning for System of Medical Waste Treatment Plants DEAT Draws up guidelines for planning of new medical waste treatment facilities (see TO 3) including for replacement unacceptable incineration facilities (see TO 8) in collaboration with Provinces. Plan for new facilities drawn up by Provinces in collaboration with Local Authorities. Plan implemented.	Guidelines for planning produced and distributed for comment Plans produced by Provincial authorities. Plans implemented at Provincial and Local level.	Guidelines available and comments received from all stakeholders Plans received from Provinces. New facilities available and improved management and treatment of medical waste is verified by reports.
Treatment Output 10	Investigation of desirability & feasibility of regional quasi-provincial waste treatment facilities DEAT facilitates investigation and draws up Terms of Reference (including Project Plan), in consultation with stakeholders and tiers of government. Initiate national survey(s) to identify the amount and categories of hazardous waste requiring treatment. Determine desirability and feasibility of regional waste treatment facilities. Prepare Feasibility Study Report, containing conclusions and recommendations. Circulate draft Feasibility Study Report for stakeholder comment. Finalise and publish Feasibility Study Report.	TOR and project plan developed in consultation with all stakeholders. Approved national survey conducted on the amounts and categories of hazardous waste requiring treatment. Report on the feasibility and desirability available and circulated to all Stakeholders Final approved report published Provincial plans drawn up and implemented	TOR available Preliminary and final results of national survey published. Final report modified taking cognisance of stakeholder comments published. Provincial plans made available and implemented after approval.
	DESCRIPTION	VERIFIABLE INDICATORS	MEANS OF VERIFICATION	IMPORTANT AND CRITICAL ASSUMPTIONS
Disposal Output 1	Register of Waste Disposal Facilities Access WIS Obtain details of waste disposal facilities, for management purposes Update details of waste disposal facilities at appropriate frequency (from WIS)	WIS has adequate data and is accessible Regional offices update data systems. More effective planning by local and provincial authorities.	More permits (closure or operational) issued for existing or new site Plans updated
Disposal Output 2	Plans for implementing Minimum Requirements DWAF identifies Section 20 waste disposal facilities that do not comply with Minimum Requirements. DWAF notifies facility owner of requirement to submit plan for achieving compliance with Minimum Requirements, and applicable deadline. Facility owner develops plan (including target dates), and submits plan to DWAF for approval. DWAF monitors submission of plans, and reviews plans received. DWAF determines and implements any necessary enforcement action.	List of non compliant sites drafted in each DWAF regional office Plans submitted by facility owners	Sites issued with closure permits or local authorities submit plans for upgrading Site management improved and environmental impact reduced Plans approved by DWAF
Disposal Output 3	Permitting of all Medium, Large and Hazardous Landfills DWAF identifies sites without permits Priority site visits arranged according to potential environmental impacts Meetings with relevant authorities / landfill owners arranged to initiate permitting process Landfill owners prepare permit applications in accordance with the Minimum Requirements and the EIA Regulations, and submit to provincial environmental department and DWAF Regional office Permit Application Reports reviewed by regional office and motivation reports submitted to Head Office DWAF Head office issues permits	Lists of sites without permits prepared by all Regional Offices and DWAF Head Office Permit Application Reports submitted by landfill owners DWAF prepares annual status report of progress made with permitting existing landfills	All landfill owners informed and permit application process is initiated List of sites without permits available Annual status report available	Adequate resources within DWAF. Landfill owners are committed to National Waste Management Strategy
Disposal Output 4	Regulations for controlling Communal and Small Landfills DWAF, in collaboration with DEAT, prepares draft Regulations. Draft Regulations published for stakeholder comment. Stakeholder comments considered in finalisation of Regulations. Regulations promulgated in Government Gazette.	Draft Regulations published for comment Regulations promulgated	Government Gazette containing draft Regulations Government Gazette containing Regulations. Communal and small landfills operated in accordance with Regulations.
Disposal Output 5	Monitoring and Auditing of Section 20 Waste Disposal Facilities, to enforce applicable Minimum Requirements, Regulations & Permit Conditions Assign responsible DWAF regional staff member. Draw up program of site visits. Conduct site visits to monitor and audit facilities. Prepare monitoring / audit report. Determine required enforcement action. Implement required enforcement action.	Audit reports available for review	Facility owners and DWAF agree on findings	Landfill owners accept responsibility to upgrade or improve problem areas
Disposal Output 6	Formalisation and control of existing salvaging on landfills DWAF enforces Minimum Requirements at all landfills, to ensure that existing salvaging is formalised and controlled. Landfill owners and salvagers reach agreement on the formalisation and control of salvaging in accordance with Appendix 10 of Minimum Requirements The Operating Plan is modified to accommodate the agreed salvaging operations The Agreement and Operating Plan are submitted to DWAF DWAF enforces permit conditions once permits are issued or amended to reflect the Agreement on salvaging No salvaging allowed to commence on landfills where it is not currently taking place	Official correspondence available for review. Agreement between Landfill Owner and salvagers is documented Amended Operating Plan available Permits issued and landfill owner and salvagers informed of individual responsibilities – official correspondence of meetings available	Agreement on salvaging is understood, accepted and adhered to Amended Operating Plan is adhered to Permits available for review Audits confirm compliance with new conditions	Salvagers co-operate and understand the need to formalise and control their operations. Adequate DWAF resources
Disposal Output 7	Classification System for mining and coal combustion wastes Constitute the Classification System Working Group (CSWG) within national government (DME/DEAT/DWAF). Draw up Terms of Reference (including Project Plan) for CSWG, in consultation with stakeholders and tiers of government. Review existing classification systems, and consult with stakeholders. Draft Classification System. Publish draft Classification System for comment. Finalise and promulgate Classification System.	Classification system working group (CSWG) in place. Project plan and terms of reference for working group finalised Existing classification systems reviewed Draft classification system finalised and published Classification system promulgated	Minutes from Working group Project plan and terms of reference Review report prepared as point of departure Draft classification document Published classification system Classification system
Disposal Output 8	Permitting System (including Minimum Requirements and Guidelines) for mining and coal combustion wastes, integrated with EMPR process (preferably as part of Environmental Law Reform Process) Constitute Permitting System Working Group (PSWG) within national government (DME/DEAT/DWAF). Draw up Terms of Reference (including Project Plan) for PSWG, in consultation with stakeholders and tiers of government. Review existing requirements / codes of practice, and consult with stakeholders. Draft Permitting System, Minimum Requirements and Guidelines. Publish draft Permitting System, Minimum Requirements and Guidelines for comment. Finalise and promulgate Permitting System, Minimum Requirements and Guidelines.	Permitting System Working Group (PSWG) in place. Documentation Project Plan and terms of reference for PSWG finalised Existing permitting system and Minimum Requirements Guideline documents reviewed. Draft permitting system, minimum requirements and guidelines finalised Draft permitting system and guidelines published Final Permitting system, Minimum Requirements and guidelines published	Minutes from PSWG available Minutes of all meetings Project Plan and terms of reference document. Review report as point of departure Draft permitting system, minimum requirements and guideline documents Permitting system, Minimum Requirements and guidelines documents available and used
Disposal Output 9	Development of Hazardous Waste Disposal Facilities Provinces (assisted by national government) identify need for hazardous waste disposal facilities, in consultation with stakeholders and tiers of government. Provinces, in collaboration with local government, develop (or facilitate development of) hazardous waste disposal facilities, as per the Minimum Requirements and EIA Regulations.	Provinces and National Government undertake needs analysis Provinces and local government constitute project team and publically indicate their intent.	Report outlining short and long term needs for hazardous waste disposal facilities Completion of required reports as per the Minimum requirements and EIA regulations
Disposal Output 10	Updated, extended and amended Minimum Requirements Constitute the Minimum Requirements Revision Working Group (MRRWG) under leadership of DWAF, DEAT and the PEDs. Draw up Terms of Reference (including Project Plan) for MRRWG, in consultation with stakeholders and tiers of government. Review comments on 2^nd Edition derived from implementation experience (ongoing). Identify areas where additional, specific documents are required. Draft updated, extended and amended 3^rd Edition of Minimum Requirements, in consultation with stakeholders. Finalise and publish updated, extended and amended 3^rd Edition of Minimum Requirements.	MRRWG in place Project plan and terms of reference for MRRWG finalised Comments received Draft published Final Minimum Requirements published	Minutes from MRRWG Project plan and terms of reference document Review comments Draft Minimum Requirements documents Final Minimum Requirements documents available and used
Inputs	Staff Over 5.5 years (July 1999 – December 2004): National Government: 255.2 person years Treatment : 66.7 person years Disposal : 188.5 person years Includes capacity building Provincial Government: 24.3 person years includes capacity building Local Government: 880 person years
	Finances Financed from fiscus and allocated to national, provincial and local government according to draft budgets. Government to develop appropriate mechanisms. Estimated Costs: National Government Hazardous waste collection & transportation system & guidelines for safe management of medical waste: 5.5 person years x R 0.15 m = R 0.825 million (July 1999 – December 2004) Medical waste public awareness & education campaign: R 5.0 million (January 2000 – December 2002)			Sufficient resources available at national government level by July 1999
Inputs (continued)	Classification system, register & regulations for waste treatment facilities, & revised air emission standards: 14 person years x R 0.15m = R 2.1 million (July 1999 – December 2002) Monitoring & auditing of waste incineration facilities: 36 person years x R 0.15m = R 5.4 million (January 2001 – December 2004) Plan for establishing system of medical waste treatment facilities: R 0.9 million (January 2000 – December 2002) Feasibility study of regional waste treatment facilities: R 1.25 million (January 2000 – December 2004) Register of waste disposal facilities, permit administration, revising Minimum Requirements & hazardous waste: 33 person years x R 0.15m = R 4.95 million (July 1999 – December 2004) Monitoring, auditing and disposall site permit enforcement (including formalisation & control of salvaging: 148.5 person years x R 0.15m = R 22.28 million (July 1999 – December 2004) Classification & permitting system for mining & coal combustion wastes: 7 person years x R 0.15m = R 1.05 million (July 1999 – December 2002) Capacity building: 11.2 person years x R 0.15m = R1.68 million (January 2000 – December 2003)
Inputs (continued)	Provincial Government Implementation of system for safe collection & transportation of hazardous waste: 8.1 person years x R 0.15m = R 1.215 million (Total for 9 provinces: January 2002 – December 2004) Assist with development of plans for medical waste treatment facilities & with feasibility study of regional waste treatment facilities: 9 person years x R 0.15m = R 1.35 million (Total for 9 provinces: January 2000 – December 2004) Capacity building: 7.2 person years x R 0.15m = R 1.08 million (Total for 9 provinces: January 2001 – December 2004) Local Authorities / Disposal Facility Owners Upgrading of Section 20 disposal facilities: R 0.75 billion (Total estimated cost: January 2000 – December 2004) Management of permitting & upgrading process: 880 person years x R 0.15m = R 132 million (Total for ± 800 local authorities: July 1999 – December 2004) Formalisation & control of salvaging: R 11.25 million (Based on R 0.025m for each of 450 landfills: January 2001 – December 2003) Development of additional hazardous waste disposal facilities: R 50 million (Per facility: January 2001 – December 2004)			Sufficient resources available at provincial government level by January 2000 Sufficient resources available at local authority / landfill site owner level by July 1999