The proposed creation of a rebate provision for non-linear glass tubes (envelopes) equipped with mounting and leading-in wires, classifiable in tariff heading 85.39, for the manufacture of compact fluorescent lamps (CFL) classifiable in tariff subheading 8539.31.90. The proposed amendment of Rebate Item 316/8504.10/01.06 to change the minimum power rating from 8W to 5W, electronic ballasts, for the manufacture of fluorescent discharge lamps (excluding ultra-violet lamps) of tariff subheading 8539.31.90, with power rating of 5W or more but exceeding 23W. The application was lodged by Eveready (Pty) Ltd would reasoned that the application is required to provide support for the company fluorescent lamps manufacturing industry in the South Africa Customs Union (SACU) region and also to advance the national initiative to develop the local green economy, and the rebate provision will lead to job creation. Comment is due by 16 August 2013.