OVERVIEW ON THE MYPD3 PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS

PRESENTATION TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY30 OCTOBER 2012

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Contents

1. MYPD Process/Procedure2. Public Consultation Processes3. Timelines for processing the application4. Conclusion

MYPD Process/Procedure

• There are 6 pillars used in the MYPD determination process:

Pillar 1 : Planning o Review of previous decisions and current regulatory

ruleso Analysis of current/prevailing economic, political, social

and legal environmento Draft Process plan that includes timelines etc Pillar 2: Organising o The MYPD application is broken down into key

elements/teams for the ease of management of the work.

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MYPD Process/Procedure (Contd) Pillar 3: Analysing o Actual analysis of the data received from Eskom

Pillar 4: Consultationo In MYPD , a broad spectrum of stakeholders are

consulted for their views and comments. Written comments are solicited and Public Hearings are held in all provinces of South Africa

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MYPD Process/Procedure (Contd)

Pillar 5: Determinationo This is mainly the consolidation of all evidence that

has been gathered (spreadsheets, comments etc). After consolidation of the evidence, the Regulator will consider the regulatory objectives to be achieved including the public interest

Pillar 6: Communicationo After the decision by the Energy Regulator, it is

communicated to Eskom and the Minister of Energy.o NERSA then holds a media conference

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MYPD Process/Procedure (Contd)

Public Consultation Processes Requests for written comments Discussions (Information Sharing) with

stakeholders and the public on Eskom’s application Radio Talk Shows (SABC & Community Radio Stations) SABC TV

Public Hearings in all provinces

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MYPD Process/Procedure (Contd)

Public Consultation Processes

Public Hearings (15 – 31 January 2013)

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PROVINCE CITY/TOWN DATE

Western Cape Cape Town 15-01-2013

Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth 16-01-2013

Kwa-Zulu Natal Durban 17-01-2013

Free State Bloemfontein 21-01-2013

Northern Cape Kimberly 22-01-2013

North West Potchefstroom 23-01-2013

Mpumalanga Nelspruit 25-01-2013

Limpopo Polokwane 29-01-2013

Gauteng Roodepoort 30 & 31-01-2013

TIMELINES FOR PROCESSING ESKOM’S MYPD3 APPLICATION

ACTIVITY DATE

Receipt of Eskom’s Application 18 October 2012

Publication of Application on NERSA Website(Request for written comments)

22 October 2012

Closing date for stakeholder comments on Eskom’s MYPD3 application

20 November 2012

Public Hearings in all provinces 15 – 31 January 2013

Energy Regulator’s Decision on Eskom’s MYPD3application

28 February 2013

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Conclusion

• NERSA is committed to a transparent consultative process in its decision making process

• Discussions with the general public and stakeholders will provide a platform to interrogate the application

• NERSA will also ensure engagement with the following high level stakeholders and decision makers– PPC on Energy, Economic Development, Local Government and

Public Enterprises;– Department of Energy;– Mayors of identified towns/cities; and– Traditional Leaders in relevant towns/cities

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Thank You

Tel: 012 401 4600

Fax: 012 401 4700Website: www.nersa.org.za

Physical Address:Kulawula House526 Madiba StreetArcadia,0083Pretoria

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