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Does your project require an Atmospheric Emission Licence (AEL) under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (NEM:AQA, Act 39 of 2004)? Answer 5 quick questions to find out which scheduled process applies, who the competent authority is and what the process involves.
The NEM:AQA Schedule 1 (GN R893) lists all activities that constitute Scheduled Processes requiring an Atmospheric Emission Licence. Select the category that best describes your project.
Thresholds in GN R893 determine whether an AEL is required and the category of the scheduled process. Larger capacity generally triggers more complex requirements.
The type and quantity of pollutants determines the monitoring requirements, emission standards and whether an air quality impact assessment (AQIA) is needed.
The competent authority for AEL applications is either the relevant municipality (for activities within a municipality's area of jurisdiction) or the provincial authority for activities in non-municipal areas.
Priority Areas have been declared in Highveld, Vaal Triangle and Waterberg-Bojanala due to poor air quality. Facilities in these areas face stricter emission standards and monitoring requirements.
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SSK Consulting's registered air quality specialists can confirm your scheduled process category, compile your AEL application, conduct dispersion modelling and manage the entire licence process with the relevant competent authority.