The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, under section 98(1)(h) of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996) and after consultation with the Council, has determined the commencement on which sub-regulations 8.10.1.2(b) and 8.10.2.1(b) in Chapter 8 of the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 shall come into operation.