1. 10th Air Quality Governance Lekgotla Session: 2.1
Using the Lessons Learned from the Business Case Project to Leverage Resources for Air Quality Management Functions
10th Air Quality Governance Lekgotla
Session: 2.1
Climate Change and Air Quality
Ms Elizabeth Masekoameng
10th Air Quality Governance Lekgotla
President Hotel, Bloemfontein
28 September 2015

2. Content The AQMP support programme The business case e-tool
AQMP development
AQMP quality
AQMP implementation – the business case project
The business case e-tool
AQMP IDP Integration
Way forward

3. AQMP Support Programme 2011
Aim of the support programme was to ensure effective implementation of section 15 of NEM: Air Quality Act (AQA)
AQMP support goal
AQA Section
DEA intervention
Encourage municipalities to develop AQMPs
S.15
AQMP training
Improved quality of AQMPs
S.16(a)
AQMP manual, training, AQMP support staff, templates, evaluation checklist
Assist in implementation of AQMPs *
S.16(b)
The business case – Resource requirements

4. AQMP Development - Progress

5. AQMP Implementation
Resources required – “instruments for implementation of AQMPs”
Ambient air quality monitoring stations
IT resources
Planning tools (SOPs and manuals)
Air quality by -laws
TECHNICAL RESOURCES & TOOLS
Adequate number of personnel
Adequate knowledge and skills
HUMAN RESOURCES
Maintenance of monitoring equipment
Coordination of air quality matters
Training of officials
Travelling
RESOURCES FOR OTHER OPERATIONS
Financial resources
Financial resources
Financial resources

6. ACQUIRING FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR AQMP IMPLEMENTATION

7. Limitations of AQMP Manual
Does not provide guidance on how to include resource requirements during AQMP development
Hence the Business Case E- tool was developed to assist in determining the financial requirements

8. Business Case e-Tool Microsoft Excel Based
Calculates the human resources requirements, identifies technical tools required and calculates the financial requirements for both
Based on specific scenario applicable to the municipality/province

9. Developing Scenarios for the Tool
Characterisation of municipalities and provinces (4 Workload indicators)
Number of listed activities managed
Number of monitoring stations to be maintained
Number of section 23 activities
Number of other air quality issues to be managed (domestic burning, biomass burning, vehicle emissions etc.)
Oversight and coordination (Provinces only)

10. Business Case e-Tool
Management of listed activities
Management of monitoring stations
Management of section 23 activities
Management of other air quality issues
Background calculations are based on the following:
Workload assessments (How long it takes to undertake specific AQ functions)
Prices of procuring monitoring stations, portable equipment's, development of by-laws, etc. were based on year 2014 quotations
The cost of maintaining stations per year was obtained from authorities

11. The Business Case Tool
Input data

12. The Business Case Tool OutputsHR FR FP

13. Business Case e-Tool The tool can be used:
During AQMP development
At any time during implementation
Can be used even when there is no AQMP
Figures can be used to motivate for funding

14. AQMP IDP Process Integration
Financial Year Start - June
IDP Planning Start - September
IDP and Budget Adopted - May
IDP and Budget Implemented
Outcome
Municipality IDP Process
AQ Functions Part of IDP Priorities
Municipality Start new financial year
IDP Planning Process starts
Municipality lists objectives and priorities
Consultative process
Council Adopt IDP and Budget
Operational Plans and M&E System approved
Municipality implements IDP
AQ Functions Effecting Project Implementation Commences
AQ Functions integrated into IDP
AQ Priorities Adopted by Council
AQ Project Value Add
Define air quality plans and associated budget requirements using the e-tool
Air Quality Plans submitted for incorporation in the Draft IDP with budgets
AQ Functions are adopted by council in the IDP with budgets
AQ Functions funded and implemented
Alignment of AQ Function with municipal IDP and Budgetary Process
Accountability and Continuous Monitoring
MMS | Consulting

15. Breakaway Discussions
How to optimise the use of the business case tool
What would complement the tool
How do we sell air quality to principals, management and key people involved in municipal budgeting process.
Best practices and learnings from other best performing municipalities.
Recommendations

16. Ms. Elizabeth Masekoameng
Tel: / 2
AQMP Team
Mr Caesar Nkambule
Ms Ramaisela Ramushu
Mr Selby Lukhele