Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee of Transport and Logistics, Honourable Gregory Schneeman invites members of the public and interested parties to attend a public hearing on the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Bill, Transport Appeal Tribunal Bill and Railway Safety Bill at Vereeniging City Hall on Friday, 8 March 2024 at 10h00.
Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Amendment Bill
This Bill seeks to amend the Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act of 1986 so as to give effect to Annex IV of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, to Incorporate the 1997 Protocol in order to give effect to Annex VI of the Convention and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Transport Appeal Tribunal Bill
This Bill seeks to amend the Transport Appeal Tribunal Act of 1998, so as to insert, delete and amend certain definitions; to bring the Act in line with developments since the enactment of the Act; to provide for certain powers of the Transport Appeal Tribunal; to allow the Minister to extend the term of office of the members of the Tribunal; to empower the Transport Appeal Tribunal to take appropriate steps in cases where its rulings are not implemented or effected timeously and empower it to investigate delays in the completion of its proceedings and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Railway Safety Bill
This Bill seeks to provide for the regulation of railway safety in the Republic; to provide for the continued existence of the Railway Safety Regulator; to provide for the board and governance structures of the Railway Safety Regulator; to provide for railway safety permits; to provide for railway safety critical grades and safety management systems; to provide for a national railway safety information and monitoring systems; to provide for a legal framework to enforce compliance with the Act and to deal with railway occurrences; to provide for an appeal mechanism; to provide for transitional arrangements and the repeal of the National Railway Safety Regulator Act, 2002, and to provide for matters connected therewith.
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Submissions
For written submissions and to request copies of the Bills please contact Committee Coordinator, Mr Sthembiso Mthiyane at 0829677518 or SMthiyane@gpl.gov.za.
