Model Air Quality By-law (No. 579 of 2010). Country/Territory South Africa Document type Miscellaneous Date 2010 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Air & atmosphere Keyword Air quality/air pollution Emissions Environmental standards Pollution control Standards Protection of environment Geographical area Africa, South Atlantic, Southern Africa Abstract This Notice publishes the Model Air Quality By-law meant to be a model regulation for the protection of air quality to be adopted by local administrations. One of the aims of the Model By-law is to create uniformity across the country in dealing with air quality management challenges. The By-law provides, among other things, for the development of local emission standards including emissions from pesticide spraying. Full text English Website www.info.gov.za References - Legislation Implements National Environmental Management Act, 1998. Legislation | South Africa | 1998 (2009) Keyword: Framework law, Institution, Environmental planning, Dispute settlement, Legal proceedings/administrative proceedings, Governance, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties, EIA, Cultural heritage, Policy/planning, Freshwater pollution, Pollution control Source: FAO, FAOLEX