OVERVIEW ON THE MYPD3 PUBLIC CONSULTATION PROCESS PRESENTATION TO THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON ENERGY 30 OCTOBER 2012

Contents MYPD Process/Procedure Public Consultation Processes Timelines for processing the application Conclusion

MYPD Process/Procedure There are 6 pillars used in the MYPD determination process: Pillar 1 : Planning Review of previous decisions and current regulatory rules Analysis of current/prevailing economic, political, social and legal environment Draft Process plan that includes timelines etc Pillar 2: Organising The MYPD application is broken down into key elements/teams for the ease of management of the work.

MYPD Process/Procedure (Contd) Pillar 3: Analysing Actual analysis of the data received from Eskom Pillar 4: Consultation 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

MYPD Process/Procedure (Contd) Pillar 5: Determination 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: Communication After the decision by the Energy Regulator, it is communicated to Eskom and the Minister of Energy. NERSA then holds a media conference

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

MYPD Process/Procedure (Contd) Public Consultation Processes Public Hearings (15 – 31 January 2013) 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 MYPD3 application 28 February 2013

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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