. Engagement with the OAG and the Department on the Performance Audit conducted on the use of consultants (12 March 2013); . Engagement with the Department on their analysis of and response to the National Development Plan 2030 (13 March 2013); . Whilst not specifically targeted in the budget hearings and related processes, the achievements of and challenges associated with the Environmental Impact Assessment regime, is a priority area for the Portfolio Committee and public hearings in this regard have been scheduled for the third parliamentary term of 2013; . The integrated environmental management approach to mining is an additional area of priority of the Portfolio Committee and briefings by the Department with regard to the approach to off-shore mining, coastal mining and the inland mining of sand will be scheduled for the 3rd or 4th Parliamentary term of 2103; and . The critical importance of the 2012 South African Environmental Outlook Report (incorporating the State of the Environment) in policy making would also require further engagement with the Department and will be scheduled post the publication of the Report towards the middle of 2013.