. Substantive joint engagements on legislation with the Departments and Portfolio Committees The Portfolio Committee in its preparatory engagements with the National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Bill, 2013 realised the importance of integrating its substantive engagement on the Bill with aspects that will impact on the legislation and regulations of the Departments of Mineral Resources, Water Affairs and Environmental Affairs. The National Environmental Management Laws Third Amendment Bill, 2013 (NEMLA 3) proposes amendments to certain provisions under the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (NEMA), the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (NEM: WA) and the National Environmental Management Amendment Act, 2008 (NEMAA).