Policy Directive for Scrap Metal Exports In a Government Gazette dated 10 May 2013 the Economic Development Department (EDD) published a policy directive on the exportation of ferrous and non-ferrous waste and scrap metal. The notice follows earlier Government Gazette notices published on 25 January and 22 February 2013. According to the latest notice, ferrous and nonferrous waste and scrap metal should not be exported unless it has been offered to domestic users of scrap for a period determined by the International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa (Itac), and at a price discount or other formula determined by Itac, intended to facilitate local rather than export sale. Furthermore, to ensure the type and quality of scrap metal that is intended for export are accurately reflected on applications for export permits, all permit applications should be accompanied by confirmation by a metallurgical engineer or a suitably qualified person, confirming the type, quality and quantity of scrap at hand for export, and information as to when and where such scrap metal may be inspected by prospective buyers. The notice indicates that the policy will be in place for five years. At the end of this period it will be reviewed to determine whether it should be terminated or extended for a limited period, with or without amendment. Wheat Reference Price Increased In a Government Gazette dated 17 May 2013 Itac announced an increase in the domestic dollar-based reference price for wheat which was approved by the Minister of Trade and Industry on 25 April 2013. Wine and Spirit Board In a Government Gazette dated 17 May 2013 the Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries extended an invitation to stakeholders and industry for the nomination of candidates for appointment as members of the Wine and Spirit Board. Nominations are invited by no later than 18 May 2013. Civil Aviation CEO The Department of Transport, in terms of the Civil Aviation Act, published a notice in a Government Gazette dated 10 May 2013 for a Director of Civil Aviation (Chief Executive Officer), on which comment is due by 24 May 2013. Board of the Road Accident Fund The Department of Transport, in terms of the Road Accident Fund Act, published a notice in a Government Gazette dated 15 May 2013 for invitations for nominations of persons to serve on the Board of the Road Accident Fund (RAF), on which comment is due by no later than 28 May 2013. Fishing Rights The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries published an invitation to comment by 31 May 2013 on the “Draft Revised Sector Specific Fisheries Policies on the Allocation and Management of Fishing Rights: May 2013”. Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo to head WTO Ambassador Roberto Carvalho de Azevêdo (Brazil) was recommended as directorgeneral of the WTOat the general council meeting on 14 May 2013. Duty Calls Watch List Comment is due on 27 May 2013 in respect of the interim review of the anti-dumping duties on ropes and cables, classifiable under tariff subheading 7312.10.40, manufactured by Casar Drahtseilwerk Saar Gmbh and originating in or imported from Germany.
