South African Weather Service Act, 2001 (Act No. 8 of 2001)

Schedules

Purchase

1.	The gathering of meterological and climatological observational data over South Africa and surrounding oceans, sufficient for the needs of the country and to comply with international obligations and in accordance with World Meteorological Organization standards, where practicable.

2.	The carrying out of those international obligations agreed under World Meteorological Organization arrangements, including the international distribution of data and acting as Regional Telecommunications Hub and as Regional Specialised Meteorological Centre.

3.	The provision of other meteorological services and the representation of Government in fulfilment of international obligations, where appropriate.

4.	The provision of weather and climatic forecasting and warning services intended for the general benefit of the population and the safety of life and property.

5.	The provision of daily rainfall and maximum and minimum temperatures data to the general public.

6.	The custody of the National Climatological Databank.

7.	The operation of a national meteorological telecommunication network and computer infrastructure necessary to provide public good services.

8.	The maintenance of the National Meteorological Library.

9.	The provision of advice to Government regarding meteorological and climatological matters.

10.	The provision of meteorological and functional-related training in partnership with higher education institutions.

11.	The conducting of research focused on reducing the impact of weather-related natural disasters and on improving the quality of the public good services.

[Item 11 of Schedule 1 amended by section 16(a) of Act No. 48 of 2013]

12.	The provision of meteorological support for aviation and maritime search and rescue activities in accordance with international obligations of the Government.

13.	The provision of service for the benefit of subsistence farmers and fisheries.

14.	The collection of ambient air quality data over the Republic of South Africa.

[Item 14 of Schedule 1 inserted by section 16(b) of Act No. 48 of 2013]

15.	The provision of ambient air quality forecasts and warning services intended for the general public benefit.

[Item 15 of Schedule 1 inserted by section 16(b) of Act No. 48 of 2013]

16.	To act as the custodian of the SAAQIS.

[Item 16 of Schedule 1 inserted by section 16(b) of Act No. 48 of 2013]

17.	The publication of air quality and air quality-related publications.

[Item 17 of Schedule 1 inserted by section 16(b) of Act No. 48 of 2013]

18.	The management, operation, maintenance and the development of NAAQMN and other ambient air quality-related instruments and computer programs.

[Item 18 of Schedule 1 inserted by section 16(b) of Act No. 48 of 2013]