SCOPING REPORT
SCOPING AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT FOR A MINING RIGHT APPLICATION FOR OFFSHORE MARINE DIAMONDS IN SEA CONCESSION 2C, WEST COAST, SOUTH AFRICA.
SUBMITTED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION IN TERMS OF THE NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 1998, IN RESPECT OF LISTED ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE BEEN TRIGGERED BY APPLICATIONS IN TERMS OF THE MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2002 (MPRDA) (AS AMENDED).
NAME OF APPLICANT: Belton Park Trading 127 (Pty) Ltd
TEL NO: 021 510 1881
FAX NO: 021 510 5035
POSTAL ADDRESS: 29 Carlisle Street, Paarden Eiland, 7405 Cape Town
PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 29 Carlisle Street, Paarden Eiland, 7405 Cape Town
FILE REFERENCE NUMBER SAMRAD: NC30/5/1/2/2/10101MR
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
In terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (Act 28 of 2002 as amended), the Minister must grant a prospecting or mining right if among others the mining “will not result in unacceptable pollution, ecological degradation or damage to the environment”.
Unless an Environmental Authorisation can be granted following the evaluation of an Environmental Impact Assessment and an Environmental Management Programme report in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) (NEMA), it cannot be concluded that the said activities will not result in unacceptable pollution, ecological degradation or damage to the environment.
In terms of section 16(3)(b) of the EIA Regulations 2014, any report submitted as part of an application must be prepared in a format that may be determined by the Competent Authority and in terms of Section 17(1)(c) the competent Authority must check whether the application has taken into account any minimum requirements applicable or instructions or guidance provided by the competent authority to the submission of applications.
It is, therefore, an instruction that the prescribed reports required in respect of applications for an environmental authorisation for listed activities triggered by an application for a right or permit are submitted in the exact format of, and provide all the information required in terms of, this template. Furthermore, please be advised that failure to submit the information required in the format provided in this template will be regarded as a failure to meet the requirements of the Regulation and will lead to the Environmental Authorisation being refused.
It is furthermore an instruction that the Environmental Assessment Practitioner must process and interpret his/her research and analysis and use the findings thereof to compile the information required herein. (Unprocessed supporting information may be attached as appendices). The EAP must ensure that the information required is placed correctly in the relevant sections of the Report, in the order, and under the provided headings as set out below, and ensure that the report is not cluttered with un-interpreted information and that it unambiguously represents the interpretation of the applicant.
OBJECTIVE OF THE SCOPING PROCESS
1) The objective of the scoping process is to, through a consultative process— (a) identify the relevant policies and legislation relevant to the activity; (b) motivate the need and desirability of the proposed activity, including the need and desirability of the activity in the context of the preferred location; (c) identify and confirm the preferred activity and technology alternative through an impact and risk assessment and ranking process; (d) identify and confirm the preferred site, through a detailed site selection process, which includes an impact and risk assessment process inclusive of cumulative impacts and a ranking process of all the identified alternatives focusing on the geographical, physical, biological, social, economic, and cultural aspects of the environment; (e) identify the key issues to be addressed in the assessment phase; (f) agree on the level of assessment to be undertaken, including the methodology to be applied, the expertise required as well as the extent of further consultation to be undertaken to determine the impacts and risks the activity will impose on the preferred site through the life of the activity, including the nature, significance, consequence, extent, duration and probability of the impacts to inform the location of the development footprint within the preferred site; and (g) identify suitable measures to avoid, manage, or mitigate identified impacts and to determine the extent of the residual risks that need to be managed and monitored.
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1. CONTACT PERSON AND CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS
1.1 DETAILS OF THE EAP WHO PREPARED THE REPORT:
The details and role of the environmental assessment practitioner (EAPs) that were involved in the preparation of this scoping report are provided in Table 1-1 below.
Neither CCA Environment (Pty) Ltd (CCA) nor any of the specialists involved in the environmental assessment process have any interest in the project other than fair payment for consulting services rendered as part of the environmental assessment process.
Table 1-1: Details of the EAP
Name of the practitioner Jonathan Crowther (Project Reviewer) Tel No.: 021 461 1118/9 Fax No.: 021 461 1120 E-mail address [email protected]
1.2 EXPERTISE OF THE EAP
NAME Jonathan Crowther RESPONSIBILITY ON PROJECT Project leader and quality control. DEGREE B.Sc. Hons (Geol.), M.Sc. (Env. Sci.) PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION Pr.Sci.Nat., CEAPSA EXPERIENCE IN YEARS 28 Jonathan Crowther has worked in the environmental consulting field since 1988 and is currently the Managing Director of CCA Environmental (Pty) Ltd. He has expertise in a wide range of environmental disciplines, including Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Management Plans/Programmes, Environmental Planning & Review, EXPERIENCE Environmental Control Officer services, and Public Consultation & Facilitation. He has project managed a number of offshore oil and gas EIAs for various exploration and production activities in South Africa and Namibia. He also has extensive experience in projects related to roads, property developments and landfill sites.
NAME Nicholas Arnott RESPONSIBILITY ON PROJECT Project consultant and report writing. DEGREE B.Sc. Hons (Earth and Geographical Science) PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION - EXPERIENCE IN YEARS 10 Nicholas Arnott has worked as an environmental assessment practitioner since 2006 and has been involved in a number of projects covering a range of environmental disciplines, including Basic Assessments, EXPERIENCE Environmental Impact Assessments and Environmental Management Programmes. He has gained experience in a wide range of projects relating to mining, infrastructure projects (e.g. roads), housing and industrial developments.
Proof of registrations of the EAP is provided in Appendix 1 and the relevant curricula vitae are attached in Appendix 2.
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2. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPERTY
The proposed mining activities would be undertaken within Sea Concession 2C, which is located off the West Coast of South Africa.
Farm Name N/A - Sea Concession 2C is an offshore area located approximately 5 km seaward off the West Coast of South Africa. Corner of property point co- 1 28.874876405° S 16.238534076° E ordinates 2 28.874457770° S 16.560831282° E 3 29.091420267° S 16.719919216° E 4 29.091419590° S 15.877949526° E 5 28.874876405° S 16.238534076° E Application area (Ha) 135 996.27 ha Magisterial district N/A Distance and direction from The inshore boundary of Sea Concession 2C is located 5 km nearest town seaward of the coast. The nearest towns to the western boundary of the sea concession include Port Nolloth (located approximately 25 km to the south) and Alexander Bay (located approximately 30 km to the north). 21 digit Surveyor General Code for each farm portion N/A - the proposed project is located offshore.
3. LOCALITY MAP
A map showing the locality of Sea Concession 2C is provided in Appendix 3.
4. DESCRIPTION OF THE SCOPE OF THE PROPOSED OVERALL ACTIVITY
4.1 LISTED AND SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES
The EIA Regulations 2014 promulgated in terms of Chapter 5 of National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), 1998 (Act 107 of 1998), and published in Government Notice (GN) No. R982, provides for the control of certain listed activities. These activities are listed in GN No. R983 (Listing Notice 1), R984 (Listing Notice 2) and R985 (Listing Notice 3) of 4 December 2014, and are prohibited until Environmental Authorisation has been obtained from the competent authority. The Minister of Mineral Resources remains responsible for the granting of Environmental Authorisation for Mining Right Applications in term of NEMA. Such Environmental Authorisation, which may be granted subject to conditions, will only be considered once there has been compliance with GN No. R982.
GN No. R982 sets out the procedures and documentation that need to be complied with when applying for environmental authorisation. A Basic Assessment process must be applied to an application if the authorisation applied for is in respect of an activity(ies) listed in Listing Notice 1 and / or 3 and a Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process must be applied to an application if the authorisation applied for is in respect of an activity(ies) listed in Listing Notice 2.
The proposed project triggers Activity 22 contained in Listing Notice 1 and Activities 17 and 21 contained in Listing Notice 2 (see Table 4.1), thus a full Scoping and EIA process must be undertaken in order for Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) to consider the application in terms of NEMA and make a decision as to whether grant Environmental Authorisation or not.
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Table 4-1: List of activities/infrastructure associated with the proposed project
NAME OF ACTIVITY APPROXIMATE LISTED ACTIVITY AERIAL EXTENT NUMBER AND OF THE ACTIVITY APPLICABLE LISTING (HA) NOTICE Decommissioning of the mining activities following the completion of mine operations “The decommissioning of any activity requiring - (i) a closure certificate in terms of section 43 of the Mineral and Extent of Activity 22 of Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of Sea Concession 2C GN No. R983 2002); or (135 996.27 ha) (Listing Notice 1) (ii) a …mining right… where the throughput of the activity has reduced by 90% or more over a period of 5 years excluding where the competent authority has in writing agreed that such reduction in throughput does not constitute closure .” Submission of an application for a Mining Right “Any activity including the operation of that activity which requires a Extent of Activity 17 of mining right as contemplated in Section 22 of the Mineral and Sea Concession 2C GN No. R984 Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002), (135 996.27 ha) (Listing Notice 2) including associated infrastructure, structures and earthworks, directly related to the extraction of a mineral resource.” Primary processing of a mineral resource “Any activity including the operation of that activity associated with the primary processing of a mineral resource including winning, reduction, Extent of Activity 21 of extraction, classifying, concentrating, crushing, screening and Sea Concession 2C GN No. R984 washing but excluding the smelting, beneficiation, refining, calcining (135 996.27 ha) (Listing Notice 2) or gasification of the mineral resource in which case Activity 6 in this Notice applies.”
4.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITIES TO BE UNDERTAKEN
4.2.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW
4.2.1.1 Mineral Resource
Generally the coastal and marine diamond deposits in Southern Africa are secondary, with the original source of the diamonds being the kimberlites in South Africa and Botswana. As the kimberlite pipes were eroded over time, the diamonds were transported towards the coast via the Orange River and its tributaries. Over time the diamonds were swept out to sea and, through a combination of currents and winds, were transported into the current beach, inshore and deeper marine environments. These areas are currently targeted by various diamond mining operations on the west coast of Southern Africa.
Sea Concession 2C comprises inshore and deeper marine environments. The inshore portions of the concession area have undergone extensive geophysical surveys, sampling and test mining programmes over the past 30 years. Additional prospecting activities and geological, geotechnical and mineralisation models have identified diamondiferous deposits in Quaternary age unconsolidated sedimentary deposits over Pre-Cambrian to Cretaceous age footwall in the deeper marine areas. From this information it is understood that the diamond resource is localised in the first 14 m of the seabed at depths of approximately 70 to 150 m. Using the information collected to date, Belton Park Trading 127 (Pty) Ltd (hereafter referred to as “BPT127”) has identified two separate target areas for mining in Sea Concession 2C (see Figure 4-1). The total extent of these areas is approximately 2 500 ha.
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Figure 4-1: Location of proposed diamond mining areas (pink and red polygons) within Sea Concession 2C.
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4.2.1.2 Offshore Mining Vessel
The proposed mining operations will be conducted by the appointed contractor International Mining and Dredging South Africa (Pty) Ltd (IMDSA). IMDSA will utilise the group-owned mining vessel MV Ya Toivo (Figure 4-2) and undertake the mining operations on behalf of BPT127.
Figure 4-2: The proposed mining vessel Ya Toivo.
The MV Ya Toivo is equipped with a 4 point-mooring-system, integrated anchor-assist and a DP 2 dynamic positioning system which combine to safeguard the vessel in remaining on station in all weather conditions. In addition; swell-compensation systems allow for the continued operation in up to 8 m swells.
The vessel is a self-contained mining unit that can operate continuously for eleven months of the year. However, practical restrictions imposed by operating at sea limit the mining operations to approximately eight months of the year. Preventative maintenance is undertaken throughout the year with a single month dedicated to major servicing of the ship and mining equipment while docked at the home port.
4.2.1.3 Proposed Mining Method
The proposed mining method entails the removal of sediments from the seafloor for diamond extraction on the mining vessel. It is proposed that sediment removal would be undertaken by means of a seabed crawler (Figure 4-3) which would be deployed off the MV Ya Toivo . The seabed crawler is lowered to the seabed by a hoist winch and heave compensator via a large, fixed A-frame over the stern of the vessel (Figure 4-4).
The seabed crawler is fitted with acoustic seabed navigation and imaging systems that allow for the remote operation of the crawler from the surface support vessel through power and signal umbilical cables. The seabed crawler is track-driven and is equipped with a dredge pump system, hydraulic power pack and a jet- water system to facilitate the agitation and suction of unconsolidated surficial sediments to the mining vessel (Figure 4-5).
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Figure 4-3: The MK2 seabed crawler.
Figure 4-4: Deployment of the seabed crawler off the MV Ya Toivo .
Figure 4-5: Schematic diagram showing the operation of the seabed crawler.
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The seabed crawler can remove the seabed sediments to a depth of up to 5 m in a set path within the target area identified for mining activities. Through the removal of the marine sediments, a trench approximately 22 m wide and 60 m long is created on the seafloor. As mining continues, the seabed crawler creates trenches adjacent to one another, thereby creating mining blocks approximately 60 m x 60 m within the identified target areas.
It is estimated that the average area which would be mined would be in the order of 5 000 m 2 per day. The total area to be disturbed in the two identified target areas within Sea Concession 2C is approximately 2 500 ha. This equates to 1.84 % of the total extent of Sea Concession Area 2C that would be mined over the duration of the mining operation.
4.2.1.4 Mineral Processing
A brief overview of the mineral processing methodology is provided below. A flow chart of this process is presented in Figure 4-6.
Once the sediment has been removed from the seabed it is pumped to the surface for primary screening. The sediment is discharged onto a series of screens that separate the oversize (> 22mm) and undersize (< 1.4mm) fractions of material removed from the seafloor. These fractions are immediately discarded back to the sea via a special tailings moonpool system. It is estimated that about 90% of the sediment that is removed from the seabed falls within the oversize and undersize fractions and would be returned directly to the sea (refer to Section 3.3.5 below).
The remaining fraction of interest (plantfeed) undergoes processing by means of Dense Media Separation (DMS). The plantfeed is fed through a ball mill to break the shell and clay components, before being mixed with ferrosilicon and pumped under pressure into the DMS plant. Low-density materials (floats) are separated from the heavier concentrate material and cleaned of the ferrosilicon before being discarded overboard. The recovered ferrosilicon is reused in a continuous process in the plant. The remaining high- density fraction is also cleaned of the ferrosilicon and sent for Recovery Treatment. During Recovery Treatment, the high-density fraction is washed, dried and passed through x-ray sorting machines to separate the diamonds from the other material. The diamonds are stored on board for collection and dispatch.
Figure 4-6: Flowchart of marine diamond gravel processing operations (From Penney et al ., 1999).
It is anticipated that the identified target areas would have a consistent output of approximately 113 300 carats per year (over 20 years). Other potential areas targeted for mining would have an output of 96 700
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4.2.2 REHABILITATION
Given the nature of the proposed mining operations, no formal backfilling of the removed seabed sediments would take place. The majority of the mined material that is pumped to the surface would be returned directly to the sea after the primary screening process. Typically, the coarser sinks directly to the seafloor in and around previously mined areas and the fine discarded material forms turbid plumes that are carried away from the mining vessel by ambient currents. The deposition of the tailings partially infills the mined areas leaving localised depressions where sediment is deposited unevenly. The deposition of disposed tailings onto unmined target areas is avoided as far as possible.
From previous mining activities in the C-concession areas, it has been observed that the depressions from previously mined areas have become filled with natural sediment over time. It is understood that natural deposition and currents, together with the transportation of sediment which is discharged at the Orange River mouth, result in the observed infill.
4.2.3 EMISSIONS AND DISCHARGES
This section provides a brief description of the types of emissions and discharges that are expected from the activities relating to the mining operations (apart from the tailings which is discussed in the sections above). These would include: • Discharges such as deck drainage, machinery space wastewater, sewage, etc.; • Disposal of solid waste such as food waste; and • Vessel machinery emissions.
These are discussed in more detail below.
4.2.3.1 Discharges to sea
Vessel machinery spaces (bilges), ballast water and deck drainage The concentration of oil in discharge water from any vessel (bilge and ballast) would comply with the MARPOL Regulation 21 standard of less than 15 ppm oil in water. Any oily water would be processed through a suitable separation and treatment system to meet the MARPOL standard before discharge overboard. Drainage from marine (weather) deck spaces would wash directly overboard.
Sewage Although South Africa is not yet a signatory to MARPOL Annex IV Regulations for the Prevention of Pollution by Sewage from Ships, the contracted vessels would be required to comply, wherever possible, with the requirements of this Annex.
Food (galley) wastes The disposal into the sea of food waste is permitted in terms of MARPOL when it has been comminuted or ground and the vessel is located more than 3 nautical miles (approximately 5.5 km) from land. Such comminuted or ground food wastes shall be capable of passing through a screen with openings no greater than 25 mm. Disposal overboard without macerating can occur greater than 12 nautical miles (approximately 22 km) from the coast. The daily discharge from the vessel would be approximately 0.15 m3.
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Detergents Detergents used for washing exposed marine deck spaces would be discharged overboard. The toxicity of detergents varies greatly depending on their composition. Water-based detergents are low in toxicity and are preferred for use. Preferentially biodegradable detergents would be used. Detergents used on work deck space would be collected with the deck drainage and treated as described under deck drainage.
Land Disposal A number of other types of wastes generated during the mining activities would not be discharged at sea but would be transported onshore for ultimate disposal. Waste transported to land would be disposed at a licensed municipal landfill facility or at an alternative approved site. Operators would co-operate with local authorities to ensure that waste disposal is carried out in an environmentally acceptable manner.
A summary of these waste types generated by a vessel used during operations, their expected amounts, environmental properties, and destination is given below. Typical volumes are presented in Table 3.5 (note: these quantities should be viewed as rough estimates based on experience).
Garbage generated on board would be sorted and stored in separate bins e.g. plastic, paper, metals, food stuffs and glass.
Table 4-2: Estimated volume/mass of wastes produced during mining activities of 100 days.
Volume / Mass Total Volume / Mass produced Waste Type produced per day over a 40 day period Rubbish/trash 120 kg 12 000 kg Scrap metal 50 kg 5 000 kg Drums/containers 0-2 units Up to 200 units Used oil 0.1 m 3 10 m 3 Chemicals/hazardous water 0.02 m 3 2 m 3 Infectious waste negligible negligible Filters and filter media 5 kg 500 kg
Garbage This includes wastes originating from vessel and mining operations, including waste paper, plastics, wood, metal, glass, etc. All waste would be disposed of licensed municipal landfill facility or at an alternative approved site in accordance with legal requirements.
Scrap metal Scrap metal would be stored and recycled / disposed of on land in accordance with legal requirements.
Drums and containers Empty drums containing residues, which may have adverse environmental effects (solvents, lubricating/gear oil, etc.), would be recycled / disposed of in a local landfill site in accordance with legal requirements.
Used oil Examples include used lubricating and gear oil, solvents, hydrocarbon-based detergents and machine oil. Toxicity varies depending on oil type. All non-recycled waste oils would be securely stored, transported to shore and disposed of at a licensed site acceptable to the relevant authorities.
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Chemicals and hazardous wastes Disposal of any unexpected chemical and hazardous substance (e.g. fluorescent tubes, toner cartridges, batteries, etc.) would be done on a case-by-case basis and in a manner acceptable to appropriate regulatory authorities.
Infectious wastes Infectious wastes include bandages, dressings, surgical waste, tissues, medical laboratory wastes, needles, and food wastes from persons with infectious diseases. Only minor quantities of medical waste are expected. Prevention of exposure to contaminated materials is essential, requiring co-operation with local medical facilities to ensure proper disposal. All such waste will be stored and brought onshore for disposal via a registered medical waste company.
Filters and filter media This includes air, oil and water filters from machinery. Oily residue and used media in oil filters that may contain metal (e.g. copper) fragments, etc. are possibly toxic. Filters and media would be transported onshore and disposed of at a licensed landfill facility.
4.2.3.2 Discharges to Air
Vessel machinery
All vessel engines would comply with the requirements for the prevention of pollution by smoke, as dictated by MARPOL (MARPOL Annex VI).
4.2.4 SEA AND LAND BASED SUPPORT
4.2.4.1 Support and supply vessels
The MV Ya Toivo has the capability to be fully autonomous and operational for very long periods of time before bunkering. Spares, consumables and bunkers can be supplied via special support vessels while the MV Ya Toivo is operational. It is envisioned that a supply vessel would call into port on a regular basis during the operations.
Crew changes and food supplies would be made via helicopter (similarly for emergency equipment supplies, medical evacuations of injured personnel) from the Kleinzee airport. The mining vessel would accommodate in the order of 70 personnel. Crew changes would be staggered, and in combination with ad hoc personnel requirements. Thus helicopter operations to and from the mining vessel would occur on a regular basis.
5. POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT
An overview of the key legislative requirements applicable to the proposed mining operations followed in the Scoping and EIA process is provided below.
5.1 LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
5.1.1 OVERVIEW OF THE “ONE ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM”
The “One Environmental System” commenced on 8 December 2014 removing the environmental regulation of prospecting, mining, exploration and production and related activities from the MPRDA and transferring it to NEMA. Under the “One Environmental System”, the Minister of Mineral Resources (or delegated authority) is the competent authority responsible for issuing Environmental Authorisations in terms of NEMA
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5.1.2 MINERAL AND PETROLEUM RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT ACT, 2002
In terms of the MPRDA, a Mining Right must be obtained prior to the commencement of any mining activities.
A requirement for obtaining a Mining Right is that an applicant must submit an application in terms to Section 22(1) of the MPRDA to the Regional Manager, and they must accept the application within 14 days if, inter alia , no other person holds a Prospecting Right, Mining Right, Mining Permit or Retention Permit for the same mineral and land. If the application for a Mining Right is accepted, the Regional Manager must request that the applicant comply with Chapter 5 of NEMA with regards to consultation and reporting (see Section 5.1.3 below).
BPT127 lodged an application for a Mining Right in terms of the MPRDA and an application for Environmental Authorisation in terms of NEMA with DMR on 16 January 2016. The applications were accepted by the DMR on 22 February 2016.
5.1.3 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 1998
Section 2 of NEMA sets out a range of environmental principles that are to be applied by all organs of state when taking decisions that significantly affect the environment. Included amongst the key principles is that all development must be socially, economically and environmentally sustainable and that environmental management must place people and their needs at the forefront of its concern, and serve their physical, psychological, developmental, cultural and social interests equitably. NEMA also provides for the participation of I&APs and stipulates that decisions must take into account the interests, needs and values of all I&APs.
Chapter 5 of NEMA outlines the general objectives and implementation of Integrated Environmental Management (IEM), which provides a framework for the integration of environmental issues into the planning, design, decision-making and implementation of plans and development proposals. Section 24 provides a framework for granting of Environmental Authorisations. In order to give effect to the general objectives of IEM, the potential impacts on the environment of listed activities must be considered, investigated, assessed and reported on to the competent authority. Section 24(4) provides the minimum requirements for procedures for the investigation, assessment and communication of the potential impact of activities.
A summary of the EIA Regulations 2014 and an outline of the identified listed activities which are triggered in terms of the EIA Regulations 2014 are provided in Section 4.1 above.
5.1.4 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: AIR QUALITY ACT, 2004
The National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (No. 39 of 2004) (NEM:AQA) regulates all aspects of air quality, including prevention of pollution, providing for national norms and standards and including a requirement for an Atmospheric Emissions Licence for listed activities, which result in atmospheric emissions and have or may have a significant detrimental effect on the environment. Activities that require an Atmospheric Emission Licence are listed in GN No. 893 (22 November 2013), published in
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Although DEA: Air Quality Management Services has indicated that the offshore incineration of waste is a listed activity (Category 8.1) and requires an Atmospheric Emission Licence, BPT 127 has indicated that they would bring all general waste to shore for disposal. Thus no offshore incineration of waste would be undertaken as part of the proposed project.
5.1.5 NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT: WASTE ACT, 2008
The National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (No. 59 of 2008) (NEM:WA) regulates all aspects of waste management and has an emphasis on waste avoidance and minimisation. NEM:WA creates a system for listing and licensing waste management activities. Listed waste management activities above certain thresholds are subject to a process of impact assessment and licensing. Activities listed in Category A require a Basic Assessment, while activities listed in Category B require a Scoping and EIA process.
DEA has indicated that NEM:WA is not applicable to offshore activities. Thus a Waste Management Licence would not be required for offshore waste management activities, such as those related to sewage. These aspects would be managed in terms of and comply with the requirements of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78).
5.1.6 OTHER RELEVANT LEGISLATION
In addition to the foregoing, BPT127 must also comply with the provisions of other relevant conventions and legislation, which includes, amongst other, the following:
International Marine Pollution Conventions • International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973/1978 (MARPOL); • Amendment of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, 1973/1978 (MARPOL) (Bulletin 567 – 2/08); • International Convention on Oil Pollution Preparedness, Response and Co-operation, 1990 (OPRC Convention); • United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea, 1982 (UNCLOS); • Convention on the Prevention of Marine Pollution by Dumping of Wastes and Other Matter, 1972 (the London Convention) and the 1996 Protocol (the Protocol); • International Convention relating to Intervention on the High Seas in case of Oil Pollution Casualties (1969) and Protocol on the Intervention on the High Seas in Cases of Marine Pollution by substances other than oil (1973); • Basel Convention on the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal (1989); and • Convention on Biological Diversity (1992).
Other International Legislation • International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRC); and • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Regulations for the Safe Transport of Radioactive Material, 1984.
Other South African legislation • Carriage of Goods by Sea Act, 1986 (No. 1 of 1986); • Dumping at Sea Control Act, 1980(No. 73 of 1980);
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• Hazardous Substances Act, 1983 and Regulations (No. 85 of 1983); • Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (No. 18 of 1998); • Marine Traffic Act, 1981 (No. 2 of 1981); • Marine Pollution (Control and Civil Liability) Act, 1981 (No. 6 of 1981); • Marine Pollution (Prevention of Pollution from Ships) Act, 1986 (No. 2 of 1986); • Marine Pollution (Intervention) Act, 1987 (No. 65 of 1987); • Maritime Safety Authority Act, 1998 (No. 5 of 1998); • Maritime Safety Authority Levies Act, 1998 (No. 6 of 1998); • Maritime Zones Act 1994 (No. 15 of 1994); • Merchant Shipping Act, 1951 (No. 57 of 1951); • Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (No. 29 of 1996); • National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (No. 10 of 2004); • National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act, 2008 (No. 24 of 2008); • National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (No. 57 of 2003) • National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (No. 25 of 1999); • National Ports Act, 2005 (No. 12 of 2005); • National Water Act, 1998 (No. 36 of 1998); • Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (No. 85 of 1993) and Major Hazard Installation Regulations; • Sea-Shore Act, 1935 (No. 21 of 1935); • Sea Birds and Seals Protection Act, 1973 (No. 46 of 1973); • Ship Registration Act, 1998 (No. 58 of 1998); • South African Maritime Safety Authority Act, 1998 (No. 5 of 1998); • South African Maritime Safety Authority Levies Act, 1998 (No. 6 of 1998); and • Wreck and Salvage Act, 1995 (No. 94 of 1995).
5.2 GUIDELINES AND POLICIES
The guidelines and policies listed in Table 2.2 have been / or will be taken into account during the Scoping and EIA process.
Table 2.2: Guidelines and policies relevant to the proposed project.
Governing Guideline Applicability body Scoping, Integrated Environmental Management, This guideline was consulted to obtain DEA Information Series 2 (2002) guidance on how to implement scoping.
IEM Guideline Series (Guideline 9): Draft guideline on This guideline was consulted to inform need and desirability in terms of the EIA Regulations DEA the need and desirability of the 2010 (October 2012) proposed project.
Stakeholder Engagement, Integrated Environmental Management, Information Series 3 (2002) These public participation guidelines were consulted to ensure that an DEA adequate public participation process is IEM Guideline Series (Guideline 7): Public participation in undertaken. the EIA process (October 2012)
This guideline was consulted to ensure Specialist Studies, Integrated Environmental DEA adequate development of terms of Management, Information Series 4 (2002) reference for specialist studies.
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Governing Guideline Applicability body This guideline was consulted to inform Impact significance, Integrated Environmental DEA the assessment of significance of Management, Information Series 5 (2002) impacts of the proposed project. This guideline will be consulted to Cumulative Effects Assessment, Integrated inform the consideration of potential DEA Environmental Management, Information Series 7 (2004) cumulative effects of the proposed project. Criteria for determining Alternatives in EIA, Integrated This guideline was consulted to inform Environmental Management, Information Series 11 DEA the consideration of alternatives. (2004)
This guideline will be consulted to Environmental Management Plans, Integrated ensure that the Environmental Environmental Management, Information Series 12 DEA Management Programme (EMP) has (2004) been adequately compiled.
Environmental Impact Reporting, Integrated This guideline was consulted to inform Environmental Management, Information Series 15 DEA the approach to impact reporting. (2004)
6. NEED AND DESIRABILITY OF THE PROPOSED PROJECT
A key intent of the Minerals and Mining Policy of South Africa states that Government will: “ promote exploration and investment leading to increased mining output and employment ” (Minerals and Mining Policy of South Africa, 1998). The Policy states further that: • “The South African mining industry, one of the country’s few world-class industries, has the capacity to continue to generate wealth and employment opportunities on a large scale. • Mining is an international business and South Africa has to compete against developed and developing countries to attract both foreign and local investment. Many mining projects in South Africa have tended to be unusually large and long term, requiring massive capital and entailing a high degree of risk. • South Africa has an exceptional minerals endowment, and in several major commodities has the potential to supply far more than the world markets can consume.”
In the more recently published DMR Strategic Plan 2014 – 2019, the foreword by the Minister of Mineral Resources notes that the Department “will continue to promote mineral value addition to strengthen the interface between extractive industries and national socio-economic developmental objectives” .
The Northern Cape Provincial Spatial Development Framework 2012 (PSDF) notes that “ the greatest value from marine and coastal resources is generated through the mining and fishing sectors” and that the “Northern Cape has an abundance of diamond deposits both onshore and in marine deposits. This has led to the development of a large diamond mining sector, which has become the dominant activity of the coastal zone” . The Northern Cape produces approximately 37% of South Africa’s total diamond output.
This project aims to undertake the mining of economically viable diamond deposits that occur on the continental shelf off the coast of the Northern Cape. The location of the proposed mining activities has been selected on the basis of the confirmed presence of a mineable resource (by means of prospecting activities). Direct economic benefits will be derived from wages, taxes and profits. Indirect economic benefits will be derived from the procurement of goods and services and the spending power of employees. Possible long- term benefits for South Africa include direct employment, future business opportunities, royalties and tax revenues.
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7. PERIOD FOR WHICH THE ENVIRONMENTAL AUTHORISATION IS REQUIRED
It is anticipated that the identified target areas would have a consistent output of approximately 113 300 carats per year (over 20 years). Other potential areas targeted for mining would have an output of 96 700 carats per year over a further 23 years. Thus the total estimated Life of Mine for the operations would be 43 years.
8. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCESS FOLLOWED TO REACH THE PREFERRED SITE ALTERNATIVE
NEMA prescribes that every application for Environmental Authorisation must include, inter alia , an investigation of the potential consequences or impacts of the alternatives to the activity on the environment and assessment of the significance of those potential consequences or impacts, including the option of not implementing the activity (i.e. No-Go Alternative).
“Alternatives”, in relation to a proposed activity, are different ways of meeting the general purposes and requirements of the proposed activity, which may include alternatives to: • the location where it is proposed to undertake the activity; • the type of activity to be undertaken; • the technology to be used in the activity; and • the option of not implementing the activity.
A summary of the project alternatives that have been considered during the scoping process is provided in Table 8-1 below.
Table 8-1: Summary of project alternatives.
No. Alternatives Description 1. Site / location alternatives 1.1 Mining Right area The locations of the proposed mining activities are ultimately determined by BPT127’s application for a Mining Right in Sea Concession 2C. Thus the proposed mining activities would be limited to this area and no further site alternatives can be considered. The Scoping and EIA will assess the potential impacts of the proposed mining activities over the extent of Sea Concession 2C. 2. Activity alternatives 2.1 Mining BPT127 has assessed the resource potential of the concession area using data obtained from their prospecting activities. This assessment has indicated that there are mineable resource deposits within the identified target areas. As BPT127 has applied for a Mining Right to undertake mining activities within the concession area, no other activity alternatives are being considered in the Scoping and EIA process. 3. Technology alternatives 3.1 Mining methodologies Two methods of diamond mining are typically employed for mining operations undertaken in water depths in excess of 50 m, namely horizontal (crawler) mining and vertical (drill) mining. Horizontal mining is usually employed where the overburden in the mining areas is deeper than 4 m. Vertical mining is designed to operate in areas where the overburden is shallower than 4 m. Due to the depth of the ore body in relation to the overlying seabed sediment, BPT127 propose to employ the horizontal mining method. No other alternative mining methods are being considered in the Scoping and EIA process.
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8.1 NO-GO ALTERNATIVE
The No-Go alternative is the non-occurrence of the proposed mining activities. The negative implications of not going ahead with the proposed mining are as follows: • The direct economic benefits associated with the proposed project would be lost to the local, regional and national economies. Furthermore, the possible indirect economic benefits derived from the procurement of goods and services and the spending power of employees would also be lost; and • Lost economic opportunities related to sunken costs (i.e. costs already incurred) of initial desktop investigations and previous prospecting activities.
The No-Go alternative will be assessed in the EIA phase.
8.2 DETAILS OF THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS FOLLOWED
8.2.1 PRE-APPLICATION PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS
Although this phase is not a legislated requirement of the EIA Regulations 2014, it provides an opportunity to notify Interested and Affected Parties (I&APs) of the proposed project and to raise any issues or concerns regarding the proposed mining activities.
Steps undertaken during this phase are summarised in Box 8.1 and all supporting information is presented in appendices to this report.
A total of four written submissions were received during the pre-application public participation process. These related to registration on the project database and the impact of mining activities on protected maritime and underwater cultural heritage resources and the West Coast rock lobster offshore fishery.
Box: 8.1: Tasks undertaken during the pre-application public participation process.
1. Identification of I&APs A preliminary I&AP database of authorities, Non-Governmental Organisations, Community-based Organisations and other key stakeholders was compiled using other databases of previous studies undertaken in the West Coast offshore region. Additional I&APs were added to the database based on responses to the advertisements and notification letter. To date 70 I&APs have been registered on the project database (see Appendix 2.1).
2. Distribution of Background Information Document (BID) A notification letter and BID were distributed for a 30-day registration and comment period from 1 December 2015 to 22 January 2016, which made provision for the mandatory public consultation exclusion period from 15 December 2015 to 5 January 2016 (see Appendix 2.2 for letter, BID and proof of distribution). The purpose of the letter and BID was to convey information on the proposed project and to invite I&APs to register on the project database and provide initial comment. To simplify the registration process, a Registration and Comment Form was distributed with the BID.
3. Adverti sements Advertisements announcing the proposed project, the availability of the BID and the I&AP registration / comment period were placed in the following regional and local newspapers in two languages (English, and Afrikaans) (see Appendix 2.3): • Regional newspapers: Cape Times (English) and Die Burger (Afrikaans) on 1 December 2015. • Local newspapers: Plattelander (English and Afrikaans) on 4 December 2015.
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8.3 SUMMARY OF ISSUES RAISED BY I&APS
Interested and Date Affected Parties Comments Issues raised EAPs response to issues Received Other Affected Parties De Beers Marine 25 January De Beers Marine (Pty) Ltd wish to De Beers Marine (Pty) Ltd has been (Pty) Ltd - Lesley 2016 register their interest in this process registered on the project database. Roos as overlapping prospecting rights holders. J Midgley & 11 January Registered for general information Section 2 of the Scoping Report Associates- 2016 only to be advised of the process outlines the methodology and I&AP Jeremy Midgley and offered opportunity to review consultation process followed in the reports and I&AP concerns. Scoping and EIA process. The Scoping Report will be made available to all I&APs registered on the project database for a 30-day comment period. West Coast Rock 1 December The Association is concerned A fisheries assessment is scheduled for Lobster 2015 regarding the effect that the process the EIA Phase and will be undertaken Association - will have on West Coast Rock by an independent specialist (refer to Peter Foley Lobster Offshore Fishing areas in Section 6.2.3 of the Scoping Report for Sea Concession 2C. the Terms of Reference of this study). This assessment will consider all fishing sectors that operate within and adjacent to Sea Concession 2C that could be impacted by the proposed project. Organs of State South African 22 January The SAHRA Maritime and A specialist Underwater Heritage Heritage 2016 Underwater Cultural Heritage Impact Assessment was included as Resource Agency (MUCH) Unit would like to bring part of the Basic Assessment process - Heather Wares attention to an omission in the given undertaken for prospecting activities in paper work, under the section of Sea Concessions 2C – 5C. The “key issues to be investigated” of specialist assessment report was any heritage resources which may completed in 2014 and identified a be under threat by work done during number of shipwrecks that could be this project. Given the proposed located within these concession areas. area, being close to Port Nolloth, The baseline information collected as there is a likelihood of the presence part of this previous specialist heritage of protected maritime and assessment will be used to inform the underwater cultural heritage Scoping and EIA process for the resources. To this end within the proposed project. plan this should be mentioned, considered and before any activities a heritage impact assessment must be done. These concerns are put forward so that provisions will be made in future planning and timelines for the project. They are also in line with the legislation which governs SAHRA: The National Heritage Resources Act (1991).
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8.4 THE ENVIRONMENTAL ATTRIBUTES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SITES
A detailed description of the biophysical and socio-economic environment likely to be affected by the proposed project in the study area is provided in Section 4 of the main Scoping Report. It provides a general overview of the physical and biological oceanography and human utilisation of South African West Coast and, where applicable, detailed descriptions of the marine environment that may be directly affected by the proposed mining activities.
8.5 IMPACTS IDENTIFIED
A number of key issues have been identified by the Scoping and EIA project team, having taken cognisance of input from I&APs. These are presented in Section 5 of the main Scoping Report, together with responses by the project team. These include: • Effect on marine fauna; • Effect on fisheries; • Effect on marine mining and exploration activities; • Effect on marine transport routes; • Effect on shipwrecks; and • Effect on socio-economic environment.
CCA undertook a Basic Assessment process for marine sediment sampling activities linked to the Prospecting Rights for Sea Concessions 2C – 5C. It is anticipated that the proposed mining activities would have largely similar impacts as those of prospecting (albeit for a greater duration than the sampling activities). A summary of the identified impacts, together with their significance, is provided in Table 8-2 below. A detailed assessment of the identified potential impacts and confirmation of their significance (with input from the specialist investigations) will be undertaken as part of the EIA phase.
Table 8-2: Summary of the significance of the potential impacts associated with the sediment sampling activities undertaken as part of prospecting.
Significance Potential impact Without With mitigation mitigation Vessel operations: Deck drainage into the sea VL VL Machinery space drainage into the sea VL VL Sewage effluent into the sea VL VL Galley waste disposal into the sea VL VL Solid waste disposal into the sea Insignificant Insignificant Impact on marine fauna: Sediment removal L L Physical crushing of benthic biota VL VL Generation of suspended sediment plumes VL VL Smothering of benthos in redepositing tailings L - VL VL Noise associated with sampling activities VL VL Impact on other users of the sea: Fishing industry Tuna pole VL VL
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Significance Potential impact Without With mitigation mitigation Fisheries research VL Insignificant Marine mining and prospecting VL VL Petroleum exploration VL-L VL Marine transport routes VL VL Impact on cultural heritage material: Impact on palaeontological material VH No Impact Impact on historical shipwrecks VH No Impact Cumulative Impact: Benthic environment L L N/A= Insig = VH=Very High H=High M=Medium L=Low VL=Very low Not insignificant applicable
8.6 METHODOLOGY USED IN DETERMINING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
The methodology to be used to determine the significance of environmental impacts is detailed in the Plan of Study for EIA attached as Appendix 3 of the main Scoping Report. A summary of the methodology to be followed is provided in Section 9.4 below.
8.7 POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE IMPACTS THAT THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY (IN TERMS OF THE INITIAL SITE LAYOUT) AND ALTERNATIVES WILL HAVE ON THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE COMMUNITY THAT MAY BE AFFECTED
As indicated above, the key issues that have been identified by the Scoping and EIA project team are provided in Section 5 of the main Scoping Report and the anticipated impacts are summarised in Table 8-2 above. It is anticipated that the proposed mining activities would have largely similar impacts as those of prospecting (albeit for a greater duration than the sampling activities).
No community would be negatively affected by the proposed mining activities as they would be located offshore. With reference to Table 8.1, it is noted that mining activities would be limited to Sea Concession 2C. Thus, no further site alternatives can be considered for the proposed project. With respect to the possible activity alternatives, it is expected that the different proposed mining methods would have no material difference in terms of the level of significance of the identified potential impacts.
The identified potential positive impacts associated with undertaking the proposed project would include direct economic benefits through the creation of limited employment opportunities, taxes and profits. Indirect positive economic benefits would be derived from the procurement of goods and services and the spending power of employees.
A detailed assessment of the identified potential impacts and confirmation of their significance (with input from the specialist investigations, where required) will be undertaken as part of the EIA phase.
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8.8 THE POSSIBLE MITIGATION MEASURES THAT COULD BE APPLIED AND THE LEVEL OF RISK
The table below provides a list of likely project activities and possible management and mitigation measures that could be implemented for the identified project activities, as well as a preliminary assessment of the potential for residual risk.
Table 8-3: Possible mitigation measures and potential for residual risk ACTIVITIES POTENTIAL IMPACT TYPICAL MITIGA TION POTENTIAL FOR MEASURES RESIDUAL RISK Vessel Deck drainage into the sea Compliance with environmental Low operations Machinery space drainage management programme and into the sea Marpol 73/78 standards. Sewage effluent into the sea
Galley waste disposal into the sea
Solid waste disposal into the sea
Impact on marine Sediment removal Avoid sensitive habitats. Use Medium – Low fauna dynamically positioned sampling Physical crushing of benthic vessels are used in preference to biota vessels requiring anchorage. Generation of suspended sediment plumes
Smothering of benthos in redepositing tailings
Noise associated with mining activities
Impact on other Fishing industry Notification and communication Medium - Low users of the sea with key stakeholders. Fisheries research
Marine mining and prospecting
Petroleum exploration
Marine transport routes
Impact on cultural Impact on palaeontological Exclude areas where shipwreck Low heritage material material sites are identified from the drill and bulk sampling programmes, Impact on historical prior to undertaking sampling shipwrecks activities.
8.9 THE OUTCOME OF THE SITE SELECTION MATRIX FINAL SITE LAYOUT PLAN
Not applicable (see motivation provided in Section 8.9 below).
8.10 MOTIVATION WHERE NO ALTERNATIVE SITES WERE CONSIDERED
The location of the proposed mining activities are ultimately determined by BPT127’s application for a Mining Right in Sea Concession 2C. Furthermore, BPT127 has assessed the resource potential of the concession
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8.11 STATEMENT MOTIVATING THE PREFERRED SITE
See Section 8.10 above.
9. PLAN OF STUDY FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
In accordance with the requirements of Section 2(i) of Appendix 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014, a detailed Plan of Study for EIA is attached as Appendix 3 of the main Scoping Report. The Plan of Study for EIA sets out the proposed approach to the environmental impact assessment of the application.
9.1 DESCRIPTION OF ALTERNATIVES TO BE CONSIDERED INCLUDING THE OPTION OF NOT GOING AHEAD WITH THE ACTIVITY.
A description of the alternatives to be considered in the EIA Phase is provided in Section 8.1 above.
9.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE ASPECTS TO BE ASSESSED AS PART OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
A detailed description of the aspects to be assessed as part of the EIA process is presented in Section 5 of the main Scoping Report. The following aspects of the proposed project will be addressed in the EIA: • Discharges/disposal to the sea; • Deck and machinery space drainage; • Sewage, galley and solid waste; • Sediment removal; • Generation of suspended sediment plumes; • Smothering of benthos in redepositing tailings; and • Project interactions with the fishing industry, other marine prospecting / mining activities, petroleum exploration and shipping.
9.3 DESCRIPTION OF ASPECTS TO BE ASSESSED BY SPECIALISTS
A detailed description of the aspects to be assessed by specialists is presented in Section 5 of the main Scoping Report. In summary, it is anticipated that the specialists would assess potential impacts on marine fauna and fisheries linked to the physical mining operations, deposition of tailings, vessel emissions and discharges, and the presence of the mining vessel within Sea Concession 2C.
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9.4 PROPOSED METHOD OF ASSESSING THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS INCLUDING ALTERNATIVES
The proposed method for the assessment of environmental issues is set out in Section 3 of the Plan of Study for EIA. The assessment methodology will consider the following rating scales when assessing the significance of potential impacts: • Extent of impact; • Duration of impact; • Intensity of impact; • Status of impact; • Probability of impact occurring; • Significance of impact; • Degree to which impact can be mitigated; • Degree to which a resource is lost; • Reversibility of impact; • Nature of cumulative impacts; and • Degree of confidence of assessment.
9.5 THE PROPOSED METHOD OF ASSESSING DURATION SIGNIFICANCE
Refer to Section 9.4 above.
9.6 THE STAGES AT WHICH THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY WILL BE CONSULTED
9.6.1 COMPLETION OF THE SCOPING PHASE
The following steps are envisaged for the remainder of the Scoping Phase: • After closure of the comment period, the Scoping Report will be updated to incorporate the comments received. All comments received during the review of this Scoping Report will be assimilated and responded to in an updated Comments and Responses Report; and • The updated Scoping Report will be submitted to DMR for acceptance.
If the Scoping Report is accepted, the project will proceed onto the EIA Phase.
9.6.2 EIA PHASE
9.6.2.1 Specialist studies
Two specialist studies will be undertaken to address the key issues that require further investigation and detailed assessment, namely: (1) the impact on marine fauna, and (2) the impact on fishing. The specialist studies will involve the gathering of data relevant to identifying and assessing environmental impacts that may occur as a result of the proposed project. These impacts will then be assessed according to pre- defined rating scales (see Section 9.4 above). Specialists will also recommend appropriate mitigation or optimisation measures to minimise potential impacts or enhance potential benefits, respectively. The terms of reference for these studies are presented in Section 6 of the main Scoping Report.
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9.6.2.2 Integration and Assessment
The specialist information and other relevant information will be integrated into an Environmental Impact Report (EIR), which will include an Environmental Management Programme (EMP). The specialist studies will be included as appendices to the EIR. The EIR will be released for a 30-day comment period and all I&APs on the project database will be notified when the EIR is available for comment.
After closure of the comment period, all comments received on the draft report will be incorporated and responded to in a Comments and Responses Report. The draft report will then be updated, to which the Comments and Responses Report will be appended, and submitted to DMR for consideration and decision- making.
9.7 PARTICULARS OF THE PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS WITH REGARD TO THE IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS THAT WILL BE CONDUCTED
9.7.1 STEPS TO BE TAKEN TO NOTIFY INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES
Project information in the form of an executive summary will be provided to I&APs on the project database. A copy of the report will be made available on the CCA website. I&APs will be notified when the EIR is available for public review via electronic mail and post (where necessary).
9.7.2 DETAILS OF THE ENGAGEMENT PROCESS TO BE FOLLOWED
As outlined in Section 9.6 above, the EIR will be released for a 30-day comment period and all I&APs on the project database will be notified when the EIR is available for comment. After closure of the comment period, all comments received on the draft report will be incorporated and responded to in a Comments and Responses Report. The draft report will then be updated and submitted to DMR for consideration and decision-making. Registered I&APs on the project database will be informed that the revised EIR has been submitted to DMR and a copy of the report will be made available on the CCA website for information- purposes.
After the Minister of Mineral Resources has reached a decision, all I&APs on the project database will be notified of the outcome of the application and the reasons for the decision. A statutory appeal period in terms of the National Appeal Regulations (GN No. R993) will follow the issuing of the decision.
9.7.3 DESCRIPTION OF THE INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED TO INTERESTED AND AFFECTED PARTIES
See Section 9.7.1 and 9.7.2 above.
9.8 DESCRIPTION OF THE TASKS THAT WILL BE UNDERTAKEN DURING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS
See Section 9.7 above.
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9.9 MEASURES TO AVOID, REVERSE, MITIGATE, OR MANAGE IDENTIFIED IMPACTS AND TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT OF THE RESIDUAL RISKS THAT NEED TO BE MANAGED AND MONITORED
See Table 8-3 above.
9.10 OTHER INFORMATION REQUIRED BY THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY
Not Applicable.
9.10.1 IMPACT ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF ANY DIRECTLY AFFECTED PERSON
A description of the baseline socio-economic environment likely to be affected by the proposed project in the study area is provided in Section 4 of the main Scoping Report. As noted previously, no community would be negatively affected as the proposed mining activities would be located offshore. Potential impacts on the socio-economic conditions of other users of the sea include the disruption to fishing activities (and subsequent loss of catch) and interference with other prospecting, mining, petroleum exploration and shipping activities in the area. A detailed assessment of the identified potential impacts and confirmation of their significance (with input from the specialist investigations) will be undertaken as part of the EIA phase.
9.10.2 IMPACT ON ANY NATIONAL ESTATE REFERRED TO IN SECTION 3(2) OF THE NATIONAL HERITAGE RESOURCES ACT
A description of the anticipated maritime and underwater cultural heritage resources located within Sea Concession 2C is provided in Section 4.1.4.6.3 of the main Scoping Report. An assessment of the potential impacts on cultural heritage resources associated with prospecting was undertaken during the previous Basic Assessment process. It was noted that the likelihood of disturbing a shipwreck would be very low considering the vast size of the South African offshore area. However, the presence of in-situ fossilised tree trunks within the concession area was confirmed in previous studies. Thus, it is considered more likely that this palaeontological material would be impacted by the proposed project activities rather than shipwrecks.
In the event that any cultural heritage material is destroyed, the impact would be of very high significance. However, as the presence of the fossilised trees is known, and the location of possible shipwrecks could be confirmed through the use of various seafloor survey techniques, these areas could be avoided. A detailed assessment of the identified potential impacts and confirmation of their significance (with input from the specialist investigations) will be undertaken as part of the EIA phase.
9.10.3 OTHER MATTERS REQUIRED IN TERMS OF SECTIONS 24(4)(A) AND (B) OF THE ACT
Not applicable.
10. UNDERTAKING BY THE EAP
The undertaking by the EAP is attached as Appendix 4 to the main Scoping Report.
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APPENDIX 1: EAP PROOF OF REGISTRATION
THE INTERIM CERTIFICATION BOARD FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PRACTITIONERS OF SOUTH AFRICA
P.O. Box 1749, Noordhoek, 7979 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eapsa.co.za Tel / Fax: 021 – 7891385
24 October 2014
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
We hereby wish to confirm that Jonathan Crowther was officially certified with the above-named organisation on 27 November 2003.
This was prior to the launch of any official numbering of the certificates issued to registered Environmental Assessment Practitioners.
Yours sincerely
(PROF. MAITLAND SEAMAN: CHAIR)
THIS CERTIFICATION INITIATIVE IS ENDORSED BY: Association for the Advancement of Black Scientists, Engineers and Technologists; The Association of Consulting Town & Regional Planners; Department of Arts, Culture, Science and Technology; Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism; The Environmental Law Association; International Association for Impact Assessment South African Affiliate; Institute of Landscape Architects of South Africa; Institute of Waste Management Southern Africa; The South African Association of Consulting Engineers; South African Black Technical and Allied Careers Organisation (Western Cape); South African Council for the Landscape Architectural Profession; South African Institute of Architects; South African Institution of Civil Engineering; Southern African Institute of Ecologists and Environmental Scientists; Water Institute of Southern Africa.
APPENDIX 2: CV OF EAP
JONATHAN CROWTHER
JONATHAN CROWTHER MANAGING DIRECTOR CCA ENVIRONMENTAL (PTY) LTD
NATIONALITY South African
DATE OF BIRTH 1960
QUALIFICATIONS & Bachelor of Science (Honours) Geology, Rhodes University, 1983 MSc Environmental Science, University of Cape Town, 1988
AFFILIATIONS Registered Professional Natural Scientist – Environmental Scientist Certified as an Environmental Practitioner with the ICB Member of International Association for Impact Assessment Past President of IAIAsa Past member of IAIAsa Western Cape Branch Member of ICB Certification Committee Member of Institute of Waste Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OIL AND GAS Rhino Oil & Gas Exploration South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Project management and EXPLORATION AND quality control of the Scoping and EIA for an Oil and Gas Exploration Programme PRODUCTION in various inshore Blocks off the South-West Coast of South Africa. 2015 – ongoing.
Rhino Oil & Gas Exploration South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Project management and quality control of the Scoping and EIA for an Oil and Gas Exploration Programme in Blocks 3617 & 3717 off the South-West Coast of South Africa. 2015 – ongoing.
Thombo Petroleum (Pty) Ltd. Project management and quality control of the Scoping, EIA and EMP Addendum for exploration well drilling in Block 2B off the West Coast of South Africa. 2014 to 2015.
OK Energy Ltd. Project management of the Environmental Management Programme for a proposed seismic survey exploration programme in the Northern Cape Ultra-deep Licence Area, Orange Basin, off the West Coast of South Africa. 2014.
Sunbird Energy Ltd. Project management and quality control of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed Ibhubesi Gas Project, West Coast, South Africa. 2013 – ongoing.
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Curriculum Vitae: Mr Jonathan Crowther
Shell South African Upstream B.V. Project management and quality control of a Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan for an amendment to the existing Exploration Right to undertake Exploration Well Drilling in the Orange Basin Deep Water Block, West Coast, South Africa. 2013 to 2015
Cairn South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Project management of an Exploration Right Amendment and Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment for proposed Exploration Well Drilling in Block 1, West Coast, South Africa. 2013 to 2015.
Spectrum ASA. Project management of the Environmental Management Plan for a proposed 2D speculative seismic survey in the Orange Basin off the West Coast of South Africa. 2013 to 2014.
Total E and P South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Project management and quality control for ECO, Compliance requirements and audit for deepwater well drilling in Block 11B/12B, South Africa. 2013 to 2014.
Tullow Kudu Limited. Project management and quality control of the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment for a proposed 3D and 2D seismic survey in Licence Blocks 2012B, 2112A and 2113B, Walvis Basin, off the coast of Namibia. 2013.
Spectrum ASA. Project management and quality control of the Environmental Impact Assessment for a proposed 2D speculative seismic survey in the Orange Basin off the coast of Namibia. 2013.
Impact Africa Limited. Project management of the Environmental Management Programme for a proposed exploration programme in the Tugela North area off the East Coast of South Africa. 2012 to 2013.
GeoPartners Ltd, on behalf of Unimag SA. Project management and quality control of the Environmental Impact Assessment for a proposed 2D seismic survey in the Lüderitz Basin off the Coast of Namibia. 2012 to 2013.
Sasol Petroleum International (Pty) Ltd. Project management of the Environmental Management Plan for a proposed 2D seismic survey programme in the Durban and Zululand Basins off the East Coast of South Africa. 2012 to 2013.
Anadarko South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Project management for an Environmental Due Diligence for Licence Block 2C, West Coast, South Africa. 2012 to 2013.
Total E and P South Africa (Pty) Ltd: Project management of the Environmental Management Plan for a proposed 2D seismic survey, sonar bathymetry and drop core sampling in the Outeniqua South Area, South Coast, South Africa. 2012 to 2013.
Forest Exploration International (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd. Compilation of Closure Plan for the abandonment of exploration Block 2C, West Coast, South Africa. 2012.
Petroleum Geo-Services ASA. Project management of an Environmental Management Plan for the proposed speculative seismic survey off the South and East Coast of South Africa. 2012.
PetroSA (Pty) Ltd. Project management of the Environmental Management Plan Amendment for the proposed seismic survey campaign in Block 1, West Coast, South Africa. 2012.
Spectrum Geo Ltd. Project management and quality control of the Environmental Impact Assessment for a 2D seismic survey in various Blocks in the Lüderitz and Walvis Basin Offshore areas, Namibia. 2012.
Bayfield Energy Ltd. Project management of the Environmental Management Plan Amendment for the proposed seismic survey in the Pletmos Inshore Area, South Coast, South Africa. 2012.
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BHP Billiton Petroleum Great Britain Ltd. Quality control of an Environmental legal compliance for a proposed 3D seismic survey in Block 3B/4B, South Africa. 2012.
CGG Veritas Services (UK) Ltd. Project management of the Environmental Management Plan for a proposed speculative seismic survey off the East Coast, South Africa. 2012.
Spectrum Geo Ltd. Project management of the Environmental Management Plan for a proposed speculative seismic survey off the West Coast of South Africa. 2012.
Signet Petroleum Ltd. Project management and quality control of the Environmental Impact Assessment for a proposed 2D and 3D seismic survey in Block 2914B off the coast of Namibia. 2011.
Anadarko South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Quality control of the Environmental Due Diligence for Licence Block 5/6, South-West Coast, South Africa. 2011.
PetroSA (Pty) Ltd. Project management of the Environmental Management Plan for a proposed seismic survey campaign in Blocks 5 & 6, South-West Coast, South Africa. 2011.
UNX Energy Corp. Project management and quality control of the Environmental Impact Assessment for a 3D seismic survey programme in the Orange Basin, Namibian offshore. 2010 to 2011.
HRT Netherlands B.V. Project management and quality control of the Environmental Impact Assessment for a 3D seismic survey in two Namibian offshore areas. 2010 to 2011.
CNR International Limited. Project management of the Environmental Management Plan and Basic Assessment for exploration well drilling in Block 11B/12B, South Coast, South Africa. 2010 to 2011.
Bayfield Energy Limited. Project management of the Environmental Management Plan for a proposed 2D seismic survey in the Pletmos Inshore area off the South Coast of South Africa. 2010.
Silver Wave Energy (Pte) Ltd. Project management of the Environmental Management Plan for a proposed 2D seismic survey in Blocks 2931C, 2931D, 2932A and 2932C, East Coast, South Africa. 2010.
Atacama Consulting for Dominion Oil. Project review of a proposed onshore and offshore seismic survey in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda. 2010.
PetroSA (Pty) Ltd. Project management of the Basic Assessment and Environmental Management Plan for PetroSA’s proposed 3D seismic survey in Block 1/ER81. 2008 to 2011.
PetroSA (Pty) Ltd. Project management of the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan for PetroSA’s proposed production wells in the FO field (eight wells) and in the Oribi/Oryx mining lease area (one well). 2008 to 2011.
Enigma Oil. Project management of the Environmental Impact Assessment for 2D seismic surveys to be undertaken of the coast of Namibia. 2008 to 2009.
QVD (South Africa) Ltd. Project management of the Environmental Management Plan for a 3D seismic survey in Block 2B, West Coast South Africa. 2008 to 2009.
CGG Veritas. Project management of an Environmental Impact Assessment for a proposed 2D seismic survey in the Northern Block, Offshore Namibia. 2008.
Petroleum Agency SA. Project management for undertaking an Environmental Report for an offshore seismic survey to be undertaken as part of the South African Shelf claim project. 2007.
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PetroSA (Pty) Ltd. Chair and Secretariat of the Environmental Management Plan for the construction phase of the South Coast Gas project, off south coast of South Africa. 2007.
BHP Billiton Petroleum (Americas) Inc. Project management of an Environmental Impact Assessment for a proposed 2D seismic survey in the Northern Block, Offshore Namibia. 2007.
Forest Exploration International (SA). Project manager for the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed Ibhubesi Gas project and related infrastructure, West Coast, South Africa. 2006 to 2008.
BHP Billiton Petroleum (Americas) Inc. Project management of an Environmental Impact Assessment Addendum report for a proposed geotechnical survey in the Southern and Northern Blocks, offshore Namibia. 2006 to 2007.
BHP Billiton. Project management of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the offshore 3D seismic survey in the Southern Block, Namibia. 2005 to 2006.
BHP Billiton Petroleum (Americas) Inc. Compilation of an Expanded Environmental Notification for drilling a Deep Water exploration well using Non- Aqueous Drilling Fluid in Petroleum Licence Block 3B/4B off the west coast of South Africa. 2004 to 2007.
PetroSA (Pty) Ltd. Project management for the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan for the proposed South Coast Gas Development project in Petroleum Block 9 off the coast of South Africa. 2004 to 2007.
CNR International. Project management for the Environmental Notification and Close-out Reports for 2D seismic surveys in Blocks 11B/12B and 9. 2004 to 2005.
Forest Exploration International (SA). Prospect Well Drilling in Block 2A: Project management for the Environmental Notification and Close-out Reports for the drilling of 4 to 6 prospect wells. 2003.
Veritas DGC. Compilation of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed 2D seismic surveys in the Walvis and Orange Basins in the Namibian Offshore. 2003.
Pioneer Natural Resources (Pty) Ltd. Prospect Well Drilling in Block 9: Project management for the Environmental Notification and Close-out Reports for the drilling of three prospect wells. 2003.
BHP Billiton. Compilation of Licence Specific Environmental Management Programme Report for oil and gas exploration in Block 3B/4B off the West Coast of South Africa. 2003.
Forest Exploration International (SA). Project management of the Environmental Management Programme Report for the development of the Ibhubesi Gas Field in License Block 2a situated off the West Coast of South Africa. 2002 to 2003.
PetroSA (formerly Soekor E&P). Compilation of Environmental Management Programme Report for the development of the Sable Oil Field. 2001.
Ranger Oil (South Africa) Ltd. Compilation of seismic survey and prospect well drilling Licence Specific Environmental Management Programme Report’s for oil and gas exploration in License Blocks 11B/12B. 2001.
Pioneer Natural Resources SA (Pty) Ltd. Compilation of seismic survey and prospect well drilling Licence Specific Environmental Management Programme Report’s for oil and gas exploration in License Blocks 7, 10-14B. 2001.
PetroSA (formerly Mossgas). Compilation of Licence Specific Environmental Management Programme Report for conducting seismic surveys in Block 11a along the south coast of South Africa. 2000.
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Petroleum Agency South Africa. Compilation of a Generic Environmental Management Programme Report for oil and gas prospecting for the whole of the South African Offshore. 1999 to 2002.
Forest Exploration International South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Compilation of seismic survey and prospect well drilling Licence Specific Environmental Management Programme Report’s for oil and gas exploration in License Blocks 1 and 2, West Coast. 1999 to 2000.
Brown and Root on behalf of Shell Exploration and Production Namibia. Environmental input into the route selection for the proposed Kudu Gas pipeline between Oranjemund, Namibia and Cape Town. 1998 to 1999.
Soekor E&P (Pty) Ltd. EIA and compilation of Environmental Management Programme Report's for the proposed extension of the ORIBI oil production facility and hydrocarbon exploration in Block 9 off the Southern Cape Coast (joint venture with CSIR). 1997.
SFF Association. Public Participation of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed commercialisation of the Milnerton Tank Farm and associated SPM in Table Bay. 1995 to 1997.
SFF Association. Process facilitation of the EIA for the proposed extension of the SFF Association oil loading at Saldanha Bay. 1995.
ROADS & RELATED Bergstan SA Consulting and Development Engineers (Pty) Ltd for WCG: INFRASTRUCTURE Department of Transport and Public Works. Project Management of ECO services for the storm damage repair of slopes and roadway on MR101 between Simonstown and Smitswinkel Bay, Western Cape. 2015 – ongoing.
ERO Engineers (Pty) Ltd. Project management and quality control of the MMP for the proposed repair and reseal of Main Road 233, Langebaan, Western Cape. 2015 – 2016.
Bergstan SA Consulting and Development Engineers (Pty) Ltd for WCG: Department of Transport and Public Works. Project Management of a Basic Assessment for the storm damage repair of slopes and roadway on MR101 between Simonstown and Smitswinkel Bay, Western Cape. 2014 to 2015.
Bergstan South Africa Consulting and Development Engineers (Pty) Ltd for Western Cape Government: Project Management and Quality Control of Maintenance Management Plan for the repair and resurfacing of Victoria Road (MR103) km 2.1 to km 4.75 between Oudekraal and Llandudno (Contract C958.04). 2014 to 2015.
Gibb (Pty) Ltd for Western Cape Government: Department of Transport and Public Works: Public participation and Baseline Report for proposed changes to the proclaimed road network affected by the raising of the Clanwilliam Dam wall. 2013 – Present.
AECOM SA (Pty) Ltd. for South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited. Project management and quality control of the two Basic Assessments and an Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed upgrading of National Route 7 between Lelliefontein (km 43) and Hopefield (km 6) intersections, Western Cape. 2013 to 2015.
Kantey & Templer Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd. for WCG (Dept. of Transport & Public Works). Project management and quality control of a Basic Assessment for the proposed DR1574 Friemersheim road surfacing, Southern Cape. 2012 to 2013 to 2014.
Kantey & Templer Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd. for WCG (Dept. of Transport & Public Works). Project management and quality control of a Basic Assessment for the proposed R44 Somerset West to Stellenbosch – Road Corridor Plan. 2012 – ongoing.
BKS (Pty) Ltd for WCG (Dept. of Transport & Public Works). Project management and quality control of a Scoping and EIA process for the proposed
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road network improvements required to support the development of the Saldanha Industrial Zone and port expansion, Western Cape. 2012 to 2015.
BKS (Pty) Ltd for South African National Roads Agency SOC Ltd. Project management and quality control of a Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment process for the proposed upgrading of National Route 7 Section 1 between Atlantis South and Leliefontein, Western Cape. 2012 to 2015.
Aurecon (Pty) Ltd for WCG (Dept. of Transport & Public Works). Project management and quality control of a number of Basic Assessments for the repair of flood damaged structures in the Eden District Municipality, Southern Cape. 2012 to 2013.
Kantey & Templer Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd. for WCG (Dept. of Transport & Public Works). Project management and quality control of a Basic Assessment for the proposed road repairs in DR1574 Botlierskop North, Southern Cape. 2012.
Aurecon (Pty) Ltd for WCG (Dept. of Transport & Public Works). Project management and quality control of a Basic Assessment for the proposed rehabilitation of Trunk Road 33 Section 3 between Oudtshoorn and De Rust, Western Cape. 2011.
Kantey & Templer Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd for WCG (Dept. of Transport & Public Works). Project management and quality control of the Basic Assessment for the rehabilitation of portions of MR348 and the upgrade of DR1611 near Great Brak River, Western Cape. 2011.
Kantey & Templer Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd for WCG (Dept. of Transport & Public Works). Project management and quality control of the Basic Assessment for the reseal of Trunk Road 31 Section 5: Ladismith to Calitzdorp, Western Cape. 2011.
UWP Consulting (Pty) Ltd for WCG (Dept. of Transport & Public Works). Project management and quality control of the Basic Assessment for the proposed re- gravelling of sections of Divisional Roads, DR 2187, DR 2192, DR 2193 and DR 2195 in the Graafwater area, Western Cape. 2011.
Aurecon (Pty) Ltd for South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited. Project management and quality control of the Basic Assessment and Environmental Management Plans for borrow pit development for the proposed strengthening (partial reconstruction) of National Route 27 Section 7 and 8 between Western/Northern Cape border and Calvinia, Northern Cape. 2011.
ERO Engineers (Pty) Ltd for South African National Roads Agency Limited. Project management of the Scoping Study and Environmental Impact Assessment for the improvement of N7 Section1 between Melkbos Intersection and Atlantis Intersection. 2010 to 2011.
Asch Professional Services. Project management of the compilation of an Environmental Management Plan for the Worcester/Casino Interchange, Worcester. 2010.
GOBA Consulting Engineers for WCPA (Dept. of Transport & Public Works). Project management of the Basic Assessment for a new road crossing of the Gourits River, Herbertsdale, Western Cape. 2009 to 2015.
BKS (Pty) Ltd for South African National Roads Agency Limited. Project management for the Basic Assessment, Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Control Officer input for the improvement of structures (including the widening of five bridges) on the R27, Section 10 & 11 between Kenhardt and Keimoes, Northern Cape. 2009 to 2011.
GOBA Consulting Engineers for WCPA (Dept. of Transport & Public Works). Project management of the Basic Assessment and Environmental Control Officer input for the flood damage repairs to Divisional Road 1615 “Hoogekraal Road” near Sedgefield, Western Cape. 2009 to 2010.
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Bergstan South Africa (Pty) Ltd for Western Cape Provincial Administration. Roads and Infrastructure. Project management of the Basic Assessment for the reconstruction of three flood damaged bridges in the Hex River Valley, De Doorns. 2009 to 2010.
GOBA Consulting Engineers for WCPA (Dept. of Transport & Public Works). Project management of the Basic Assessment for flood damage repairs to Bloukrans Pass (R102), Western Cape. 2009.
UWP (Pty) Ltd for South African National Roads Agency Limited. Project management of the Basic Assessment for the proposed rehabilitation of National Route 9 Section 7 from Wolwefontein (km63.63) to Colesberg (km94.84) including a new N1/N9 access interchange at Colesberg. 2008 to 2011.
BKS (Pty) Ltd for WCPA (Dept. of Transport & Public Works). Project management of the Basic Assessment and Environmental Control Officer work for the upgrading of Trunk Road 2 Section 1 (M5) between the M5 Viaduct and the Black River Parkway Interchange. 2007 to 2011.
City of Cape Town. Project management of the Scoping and Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed Bloubos and Gustrow Roads for the Gordon’s Bay and Sir Lowry’s Pass Development Areas. 2007 to 2011.
Kwezi V3 (Pty) Ltd for WCPA (Dept. of Transport and Public Works). Project management of the Environmental Management Programme Report for the development of 40 borrowpits for the regravelling of trunk-, main- and divisional roads in the Central Karoo District. 2007.
Jeffares & Green (Pty) Ltd for WCPA (Dept. of Transport & Public Works). Project management of the Basic Assessment for the proposed upgrading of Main Road 531, regravel of Main Road 534 and development of 10 borrowpits in the Redelinghuys area. 2006 to 2009.
South African National Roads Agency Limited. Co-project manager for the revised EIA undertaken for the proposed N2 Wild Coast Toll Road. 2005 to 2011
HHO Africa for PGWC Department of Transport. Project management for the Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Control Officer for the upgrading of the road between Gansbaai and Bredasdorp. 2005 to 2010.
BKS (Pty) Ltd for PGWC Roads Infrastructure Branch. Undertook the Scoping Study for the proposed rehabilitation of the N2 between Modderdam Road and Airport Interchange, Cape Town. 2005 to 2007.
Protea Parkways Consortium and South African National Roads Agency Limited. Project management for the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed Winelands N1N2 Toll Highway, Western Cape. 2002 to 2009.
SNA Civil and Development Engineers Inc. Project management of the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan Report for the upgrading of the N1 from Beaufort West to Platdoorn River, including the use of three general gravel borrow pits and an existing rock quarry. 2002.
Entech Consultants (Pty) Ltd. Project management of the Scoping Study for the proposed extension of Brackenfell Boulevard from De Bron Road to Wellington Road. 2002.
Protea Parkways Consortium. Project management and quality control of the Scoping Study for the proposed Winelands N1N2 Toll Highway, Western Cape, 2000.
BKS (Pty) Ltd. for City of Cape Town. Project management and report compilation of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed upgrading of Settlers Way – Rhodes Drive to Hospital Bend, Cape Town. 1999 to 2007.
PAWC – Roads. Compilation of Construction Environmental Management Plan and project management of the Environmental Control Officer work for the construction of Phase 2 and 3 of the TR31 between Worcester and Robertson. 1999 to 2004.
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PAWC - Department of Transport. Compilation of the Environmental Management Plan for the upgrading of the N2 Freeway between Raapenberg Intersection and Rhodes Drive, Cape Town. 1999.
PAWC – Roads. Project management of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed upgrading of the TR31 between Worcester and Robertson. 1998.
PAWC - Department of Transport. Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed upgrading of the N2 Freeway between Raapenberg Intersection and Rhodes Drive, Cape Town. 1997 to 1999.
PAWC - Roads. Initial Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed upgrading of the Stellenbosch Arterial through Belhar. 1993.
PAWC - Roads. Preliminary environmental assessment for the proposed upgrading of the existing road MR 238 between Vredenburg and Saldanha. 1993.
PAWC - Roads. Undertook all aspects of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed upgrading of Main Road 191, Franschoek. 1992.
PAWC - Roads. Environmental Evaluation for the upgrading of Trunk Road 31, Montague to Barrydale. 1989.
Sandton Town Council. Public participation and co-author of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed South Road Extension, Sandton. 1988.
LANDFILL SITES & City of Cape Town. Project management and compilation of a Supplementary WASTE WATER Environmental Impact Assessment for a proposed regional landfill site for the City of TREATMENT Cape Town. 2010 to 2013. WORKS Arcus Gibb (Pty) Ltd for Theewatersfkloof Municipality. Project management and quality control of the Scoping Study and Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed upgrading of the Grabouw Wastewater Treatment Works, Grabouw. 2008 to 2011.
City of Cape Town. Project management, quality control, public participation and report drafting of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed new regional landfill site for the City of Cape Town. 2001 to 2007.
City of Cape Town, CMC Administration, Waste Management. Project management of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed licensing of the Bellville South Waste Disposal Site, Cape Town. 1999 to 2001.
Cape Agulhas Municipality, Struisbaai Office. Co-managed the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed regional solid waste disposal site for Struisbaai, L’Agulhas and Suiderstrand. 1999 to 2001.
Mossop Western Leathers. Undertook the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed closure of the Hermon Road Waste Disposal Site, Wellington. 1998.
Greater Hermanus Municipality. Process facilitation of a regional waste study for the Hermanus Kleinmond and Bot River region, Hermanus. 1997.
Kleinmond Municipality. Facilitation of the Scoping Study for the selection of a new waste disposal site to serve the area between Rooi-Els and Kleinmond, Kleinmond. 1996.
Paarl Municipality. Process facilitator for the establishment of a new waste site for Paarl Municipality, Paarl region. 1995.
Stewart Scott Incorporated. Initial Environmental Impact Assessment for a proposed waste site for Kwandengezi, Natal. 1994.
Southern Natal Joint Services Board. Environmental impact assessment procedure (from initial assessment to comments report) for the siting of two regional landfill sites in southern Natal. 1994.
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WATER AND BVi Consulting Engineers Western Cape (Pty) Ltd. Project management and quality SEWAGE control of the Basic Assessment (BA) for the proposed upgrading of the Bayside PIPELINES Canal and development of a stormwater pipeline for the Big Bay outfall system in the Central and Western catchment of the Blaauwberg development area, Western Cape. 2015 – ongoing.
Jeffares & Green (Pty) Ltd for Stellenbosch Municipality. Project management of the Basic Assessment for the proposed Jamestown bulk water supply pipeline and reservoir. 2012 to 2013.
City of Cape Town. Project management of the Basic Assessment for the proposed bulk water system for the Gordon’s Bay Development Area. 2007 to 2009.
City of Cape Town. Project management of the Basic Assessment for the proposed extension of the Trappies Sewer line, Gordon’s Bay. 2007.
Velddrift Salt Company (Pty) Ltd. Project management of the Scoping Study, Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Control Officer for a seawater pump station and pipeline to augment water supply to the Velddrift Salt Company’s operation north of Laaiplek. 2003.
Asla Devco. Project managed the Scoping Study for the proposed construction of a sewerage outfall pipeline in Lwandle, Strand. 2002.
Entech Consultants (Pty) Ltd. Undertook the application for authorization for upgrading and construction of a stormwater culvert in Lwandle, Strand. 2002.
Entech Consulting Engineers for the Boland District Municipality Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed Eerste River Bulk Sewage Scheme. 1999 to 2001.
Umgeni Water. Environmental Evaluation of a booster-pump station for the upgrading of Durban Bulk Water Supply, Westville. 1989.
RIVERS AND Hatch GOBA (Pty) Ltd. Project management and quality control of the MMP for WETLANDS proposed flood damage repairs to structures in the Eden and Winelands Municipal areas between Ladismith and Montagu, Western Cape. 2015 – ongoing.
City of Cape Town. Project management of the Scoping Study and Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed Sir Lowry’s Pass River flood
alleviation and upgrade in the Gordon’s Bay and Sir Lowry’s Pass Development
Areas. 2007 to 2011.
BKS (Pty) Ltd for City of Cape Town. Project management of the Basic Assessment for the proposed upgrading of the Bayside Stormwater Canal, Blaauwberg Administration. 2007 to 2009
Geustyn Loubser Streicher for City of Cape Town: South Peninsula Administration. Scoping Study for a proposed silt trap and improvement of the Diep River. 2001.
Stewart Scott International for City of Cape Town: Helderberg Administration. Project management of the Environmental Impact Assessment, construction Environmental Management Plan and ECO for the proposed Lourens River Flood Alleviation Measures, Western Cape. 2000 to 2001.
Southern Waters for South Peninsula Municipality. Public consultation for the development of a Management Plan for Zeekoevlei/Rondevlei. 2000.
Helderberg Municipality/Cape Metropolitan council. Project management of
Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed upgrade of the Moddergat River, Macassar. 1999.
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GENERAL International Mining & Dredging Holdings Ltd. Project management and quality INDUSTRIES control of the Mining Right Application for an offshore concession in Block 2C off the West Coast of South Africa. 2015 – ongoing
International Mining & Dredging Holdings Ltd. Project management of the and quality control of the Basic Assessment (BA) for marine sediment sampling activities in Diamond Mining Concession Areas off the West Coast, South Africa. 2014 to 2015.
Saldanha Bay IDZ Licencing Company. Project management of the Environmental input for the proposed establishment of an Oil and Gas Offshore Supply Base at the Saldanha Bay IDZ. 2013 to 2015.
Grinaker-LTA (Pty) Ltd. Project management of the Operational Phase Environmental Management Plan and legislative compliance review for the Saldanha Oil and Gas Fabrication Yard, Saldanha. 2011.
ZAA Engineering Projects and Naval Architecture (Pty) Ltd for Transnet National Ports Authority. Environmental input into the pre-feasibility study for the proposed offshore LPG handling and storage facility, Port of Saldanha, Western Cape. 2011.
AuruMar (Pty) Ltd. Project management of the Basic Assessment for marine prospecting activities in various sea areas off the West Coast of South Africa. 2011.
Yachtport SA (Pty) Ltd. Project management of the Basic Assessment and Environmental Control Officer for the proposed Marine Lift Facility in the Small Craft Harbour, Port of Saldanha. 2009 to 2011.
Richmond Business Park Joint Venture Consortium. Project management of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the proposed Richmond Park Development for the project facilitation joint venture on behalf of the successful land claimants, Cape Town. 2010 to 2012.
FerroMarine Cape. Project management of the Environmental Control Officer for the construction of an Oil and Gas Service Hub in the Port of Cape Town. 2010 to 2011.
SAB Maltings (Pty) Ltd. Project management of the Environmental Impact Assessment and Waste Management Licence Application for the construction of a Steep Water Purification Plant (Two- phased Membrane Bioreactor and Reverse Osmosis system) at the South African Breweries’ Malting Plant, Caledon, Western Cape. 2008 to 2011.
Savannah Environmental (Pty) Ltd. Environmental review of the Environmental Impact Assessment and Environmental Management Plan for the proposed Eskom Wind Energy Facility and associated infrastructure at a site in the Western Cape Province. 2007 to 2008.
Finavera Renewables Ltd. Project management of the Environmental input for a site pre-selection exercise for a proposed Wave Energy Project off the southwest coast of South Africa. 2007 to 2008.
Irvin & Johnson Limited. Project management of the Basic Assessment for a proposed offshore cage aquaculture project, Mossel Bay. 2007 to 2008.
Eskom Holdings Limited. Project management of the Environmental compliance audits for the Atlantis and Mossel Bay Open Cycle Gas Turbines. 2006 to 2007.
Kantey & Templer Consulting Engineers (Pty) Ltd. for Airports Company South Africa. Motivation as to the applicability of the NEMA regulations for the proposed secondary fuel link for Cape Town International Airport. 2006.
Atlantis Corporation (Pty) Ltd. Project management of the environmental due diligence for the proposed development of a fabrication facility in the Port of Saldanha and a fabrication, service and repair facility in the Port of Cape Town to service the offshore oil and gas industry. 2005 to 2007.
PetroSA (Pty) Ltd. Project management of the Environmental Impact Assessment
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for the upgrading of the PetroSA refinery near Mossel Bay for the conversion to 100% unleaded fuel production. 2003 to 2005.
Graaffs Trust Limited. Scoping Study for the proposed development of a service station at Montague Gardens on the N1. 2003.
Namakwa Sands Ltd. Project management of the initial environmental investigation for the proposed extension of Namakwa Sands’ mining, mineral separation and smelting operations. 2003.
Iscor-Saldanha Steel. Scoping Study for proposed extension of brine evaporation ponds. 2003.
Iscor-Saldanha Steel. Scoping Study and Environmental Management Plan Report for the proposed extension of existing stockyard area and use of lining material from existing calcrete quarry. 2003.
Caltex SA (Pty) Ltd. Project management of the Environmental Impact Assessment for the processing and disposal of Sulphur produced at the Milnerton Oil refinery. 2001 to 2002.
PetroSA (Pty) Ltd. Compilation and implementation of construction-phase Environmental Management Plan For The Low Aromatic Distallate Project, Voorbaai Tank Farm Mossel Bay. 2001.
NV Bekaert SA. Undertook an Environmental due diligence report of the Bastion Wire (Pty) Ltd operation. 2000.
Caltex SA (Pty) Ltd. Scoping Study and Environmental Impact Assessment permit compliance for increase in flow-rate of the Saldanha-Milnerton crude oil pipeline. 2000.
SANS Fibres. Project management of the EIA for the proposed PET 2 Plant installation at the Bellville SANS Fibres plant. 1999 to 2000.
LAMA International Contractors. Compilation and management of the Environmental Management Plan for the extension of the Sappi Saiccor marine outfall pipeline, Umkomaas. 1996.
ENVIRONMENTAL AECOM SA (Pty) Ltd for SANRAL (SOC) Ltd. Quality control of the ECO services CONTROL for the improvement of the National Road 7 between Abbotsdale and the Voortrekker Interchange, Western Cape. 2015 – ongoing.
Bergstan SA Consulting and Development Engineers (Pty) Ltd for WCG: Department of Transport and Public Works. Project Management of the ECO services for the storm damage repair of slopes and roadway on MR101 between Simonstown and Smitswinkel Bay, Western Cape. 2015 – ongoing.
Bergstan South Africa Consulting and Development Engineers (Pty) Ltd for Western Cape Government: Project Management of The Environmental Control Officer services for the repair and resurfacing of Victoria Road (MR103) km 2.1 to km 4.75 between Oudekraal and Llandudno (Contract C958.04). 2014 to 2015.
HHO Africa (Pty) Ltd for WCPA Dept. of Transport and Public Works. Project management of the Environmental Control Officer for the upgrading of the Koeberg Interchange. 2008 to 2011.
BKS (Pty) Ltd for WCPA Dept. of Transport and Public Works. Project management ECO for the upgrading of the N2 Vanguard Drive to Borcherd’s Quarry. 2008.
BKS (Pty) Ltd for City of Cape Town. Project management of ECO and EMC facilitation for the upgrading of the N2 Hospital Bend, Cape Town. 2008 to 2010.
FerroMarine Africa. Overall project management and quality control for the Environmental Audit Requirements for the Offshore Oil and Gas Structures Fabrication Yard, Port of Saldanha. 2007.
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Department of Public Works. ECO for the upgrading of the Access Road to Soetmuisberg Radar Station, Bredasdorp. 2007.
Olympian Developing Company. Construction Environmental Management Plan and ECO for Sitari Fields Golf Estate, Firgrove/ Macassar, Western Cape. 2006 to 2009.
Eskom Holdings Limited. Project management of Environmental Audit of construction operation for the Open Cycle Gas Turbines at Atlantis and Mossel Bay. 2006 to 2008.
TCTA. ECO for the construction of the Berg River Project. Key duties included site visits, compiling monthly reports and undertaking 6-monthly audits of the project, Franschhoek. 2005 to 2008.
Berghprop. Construction Environmental Management Plan and ECO for a residential development in Fish Hoek, Western Cape. 2003.
Mini-Cape Developments (Pty) Ltd (TrakProps 137 (Pty) Ltd). Environmental Management Plan and ECO for the construction and operation of the Willowbridge on the MiniCape site at Tygerberg Waterfront, Cape Town. 2002 to 2007.
West Coast Leisure. Compilation of Construction Environmental Management Plan and ECO for the construction of the Club Mykonos Casino, Langebaan. 2000.
PAWC Roads. Compilation of Construction Environmental Management Plan and project management of the ECO work for the construction of Phase 2 and 3 of the TR31 between Worcester and Robertson. 1999 to 2004.
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company. Member of the Environmental Management Committee for the construction of the Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Cape Town. 1996 to 1997.
TOURISM / RESORT Goba Consulting Engineers for City of Cape Town. Feasibility study for the proposed Monwabisi Coastal Node, Western Cape. 2011.
La Repose Investments SA (Pty) Ltd. Quality control of the EIA for the proposed development of La Repose Resort, Port Elizabeth (Joint venture with CES). 2006 to 2008.
Olympian Developing Company. Project management of the EIA for the proposed development of a multi-purpose estate on Rem. Farm 681, Firgrove/ Macassar, Western Cape (Sitari Fields Golf Estate). 2003 to 2005.
Lourensford Winery. Construction and Operation Environmental Management Plans for a wine cellar on Lourensford Estate in Somerset West, Western Cape. 2002 to 2003.
West Coast Leisure. Compilation of Construction Environmental Management Plan for the construction of the Club Mykonos Casino, Langebaan. 2000.
Johnnic Property Development (Pty) Ltd. EIA for the proposed development of the Melkbosstrand Golf Village (Atlantic Beach), Melkbosstrand. 1997.
Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company. IEM process and EIA for the proposed upgrading of the Table Mountain Cableway, Cape Town. 1996.
HOUSING Peter Koekemoer. Project management and quality control of the Section 24G DEVELOPMENT process for House Koekemoer ERF 3446, Oranjezicht, Western Cape. 2015 – ongoing. PROJECTS
Mr Shane Harrison (Simcha Trust). Project management of the Basic Assessment for the proposed development of a single residence on Erf 58, Elands Bay. 2011 to 2013
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Martin Kelly. Project management and compilation of the Basic Assessment for the proposed subdivision and rezoning of a portion of Erf 1, Simon’s Town (Glencairn). 2006 to 2011.
West Coast Town Trust. Project management of the Basic Assessment for the proposed rezoning and subdivision of Portion 87 of farm Witteklip 123, Vredenburg. 2006 to 2008.
Cape Town Community Housing Company. Project management of the Basic Assessment for the proposed rezoning and subdivision of Erf 23300, Maitland (Royal Maitland Phase 3). 2006 to 2007.
Rocklands Eco Estate (Pty) Ltd. Project management and compilation of the Basic Assessment for the proposed rezoning and subdivision of parts of Portions 1 and 2 of Farm 1020, Simon’s Town (Rocklands Farm), Western Cape. 2005 to 2011.
Marina Valentine and Bibby Faleckie-Villiers. Environmental baseline investigation for a proposal to rezone and subdivide Erf 593, Stilbaai, Western Cape. 2005.
Mr Gavin Wurz. Scoping Study for the proposed rezoning and subdivision of Farm Rouen on Erven 5100 & 5101, Strand. 2004.
Martin Kelly. Basic Assessment for the rezoning of Erf 3410 Simon’s Town, Western Cape. 2003.
Genspec Property Developers. Compilation and management of the Environmental Management Plan for the La Vista housing development, Somerset West. 1997.
OTHER Municipal Planning Solutions for the City of Cape Town. Project management of the Environmental Scan for the proposed development of Melkbos CBD, Melkbosstrand. 2009 to 2010.
Llandudno Surf Lifesaving Club. Project management of the Basic Assessment for the proposed extension of the Llandudno Surf Lifesaving Club Boathouse, Llandudno. 2007 to 2010.
The River Club (Pty) Ltd. Project management of the Basic Assessment for the proposed upgrade of facilities for The River Club, Observatory. 2006.
Tow Surf South Africa. Environmental input on the affects of tow surfing in terms of noise and emissions. 2006.
Department of Public Works. Scoping Checklist for the proposed repair of the main breakwater pier in the Yzerfontein Harbour. 2005 to 2006.
Water Research Commission. Development of a Groundwater Licensing Guide to guide groundwater development and use applications. 2004 to 2007.
P & I Associates (Pty) Ltd. Environmental Assessment for the proposed wreck reduction of the vessel BBC China, Wild Coast. 2004.
Canoeing South Africa. Environmental assessment for the proposed World Cup Surf Ski race, Cape Town. 2003.
Culemborg Property Consortium. EIA for the proposed Harbour View Development, Cape Town. 2000.
Plattner Racing Stables. Scoping Study, Construction Environmental Management Plan and Operation Environmental Management Plan for the rezoning and development of Farm Rondeberg Flats, No. 116, West Coast. 1999 to 2000.
Blaauwberg Municipality. Public consultation into the compilation of a Beachfront Management Plan (Milnerton Lagoon Mouth to Dolphin Beach), Cape Town. 1998 to 2000.
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Bellville Electrotechnical Services. Process facilitator for the Scoping Study of the proposed power link between Westhof and Doordekraal, Bellville. 1996.
Somchem & KWV. Detailed EIA for the proposed establishment of a pomace factory in Worcester, 1996. (Joint venture with CSIR).
Kleinmond Municipality. A study on the use of power boats on the Palmiet Estuary, Kleinmond. 1994.
Rabie Properties. Public consultation process for the proposed rezoning of Erf 4161 Dreyersdal, Constantia. 1994.
CSIR. Public consultation for the proposed CSIR gas monitoring laboratory at Cape Point. 1994.
Thesen & Co. Public consultation for the proposed development options of Thesen Island, Knysna. 1994 – 1996.
Signal Hill Cableway Company. Main environmental impact assessment for the proposed Signal Hill cableway between the Victoria and Alfred Waterfront and Signal Hill. 1992.
Condev Cape (Pty) Ltd. Environmental Evaluation for the proposed development of Erf2348, Vredehoek, Cape Town. 1989.
B.S. Bergman. Environmental Evaluation for the proposed development of the Remainder of Erf 2, Gordon's Bay. 1989.
PUBLICATIONS R Parsons, L Eichstadt, J Crowther, J Blood. (2008) “Application Procedure for the Development and Use of Groundwater”. WRC Report No. 1510/1/08.
Shippey K., Campbell H.M. and Crowther J. (1997). "Constructing successful environmental management plans for building sites". IAIA '97 Conference, Integrated Environmental Management in Southern Africa: The State of the Art and Lessons Learnt. Pilansberg, South Africa.
Crowther J. and Dorren D. (1994) "Public consultation in the search for regional landfill sites, South Coast Natal". Wastecon '94 All-Africa Congress, Somerset West, South Africa.
Hendry R W, Crowther J and Homes R (1990) "Stabilisation of Rock Cuttings on the Florence to Worcester Section of the National Route N1, South Africa". International Society for Rock Mechanics, International symposium on Static and Dynamic Considerations in Rock Engineering, Swaziland.
Crowther J., Parsons R. and Palm J. (1986). "Experience of Public Participation in developing new waste disposal sites". Wastecon '96 International Congress. Convened by the Institute of Waste Management, Durban, South Africa.
CONFERENCES / Presenter at the Centre for Transport Studies, University of Cape Town – SEMINARS AND Environmental Impact Assessment and Case Studies, UCT, Cape Town, 2015. WORKSHOPS Presenter at the Town and Regional Planning, University of Cape Town – Introduction to Environmental Assessment and Management – Spatial Planning, Environmental Assessment and Large Infrastructure Projects, UCT, Cape Town, 2015.
Presenter at the Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering, Department of Engineering – River Abstraction Works and Pipeline Design – Stellenbosch University, 2015.
Presenter at the Centre for Transport Studies, University of Cape Town – Environmental Impact Assessment and Case Studies, UCT, Cape Town, 2014.
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Presenter at the Town and Regional Planning, University of Cape Town – Introduction to Environmental Assessment and Management – Spatial Planning, Environmental Assessment and Large Infrastructure Projects, UCT, Cape Town, 2014.
Presenter at the Centre for Transport Studies, University of Cape Town – Environmental Impact Assessment and Case Studies, UCT, Cape Town, 2014.
Presenter at the Institute for Water and Environmental Engineering, Department of Engineering – Pipeline and Pumpstation Design Course – Stellenbosch University, 2013. Presenter at the Centre for Transport Studies, University of Cape Town – Environmental Impact Assessment and Case Studies, UCT, Cape Town, 2013.
Presenter at the Town and Regional Planning, University of Cape Town – Environmental Assessment and Large Infrastructure Projects – Planning Implications, UCT, Cape Town, 2012.
Presenter at the SA Roads Federation EIA Short Course - Road EIA Case Studies: CSIR, Stellenbosch, 2011.
Capacity-building workshop on the implementation of the Amended NEMA EIA Regulations, presented by DEA&DP, Durbanville Convention Centre, 2010.
Presenter at the Environmental Regulations in South African Offshore Industry SAIMechE Technical Seminar, Cape Town, 2010.
IAIAsa 2009: National Conference, Southern Cape, 2009.
Presenter at the SA Roads Federation EIA Short Course - Road EIA Case Studies: CSIR, Stellenbosch, 2009.
Presented a Paper on “Environmental Considerations during Construction” at the Pipeline and Pumpstation Hydraulics and Design Course: University of Stellenbosch, 2009.
Presenter at the Environmental Regulations in South African Offshore Industry SAIMechE Technical Seminar, Cape Town, 2008.
IAIAsa/Environmental Law Association: Meeting to discuss the 2008 Revised NEMA EIA Regulations, Cape Town, 2008.
Panelist at the Women’s International Shipping and Trading Association (WISTA) Western Cape Big Debate, “Should the Ship Repair Industry remain in Cape Town, relocate to Saldanha and what are the options?. Lets Debate!”, Cape Town, 2007.
Presented a Paper on “Environmental Considerations during Construction” at the Pipeline and Pumpstation Hydraulics and Design Course: University of Stellenbosch, 2007.
Development of Guidelines for the Establishment of a National Offshore Marine Protected Area Network for South Africa. Conference, Cape Town, 2007.
WC Renewable Energy Summit Conference, Cape Town, 2007.
Information seminar on new EIA Regulations: Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Cape Town, 2006.
Offshore Technology Conference ’05, Houston Texas organised by the Department of Trade and Industry, 2005. Western Cape Sustainable Development Conference, Cape Town, 2005.
IAIAsa 2004: Biodiversity and Impact Assessment Conference, Vancouver Canada, 2004.
EIA Decision-making Workshop: Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism, Cape Town, 2003.
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DECAS Consultants Workshop: Department of Environmental, Cultural Affairs & Sport, Cape Town, 2002.
IAIA 2000: Environmental Liability Conference, Goudini Spa, Cape Town, 2000.
IAIAsa ’97 Integrated Environmental Management in Southern Africa: The State of the Art and Lessons Learnt, Pilansberg, South Africa.
Wastecon ’96 International Congress – Waste Management in Crisis: Convened by the Institute of Waste Management.
IAIA ’95: Impact Assessments: involving people in the management of change towards a sustainable future. 15th Annual Meeting, Durban, South Africa.
Wastecon '94 All-African Congress: Convened by The Institute of Waste Management in association with the Geotechnical Division of the S.A. Institution of Civil Engineers.
Introduction to Public Consultation: Workshop run by Richard Roberts on public consultation. Organised by the International Association of Impact Assessment (South African Chapter) Cape Town, 1993.
Land-use development and traffic impact seminar: SAITR and University of Natal, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Natal, 1990.
1st Methane from Landfill, Summer School: Sponsored by The South African Institute of Waste Management and the Foundation for Research and Development, Grahamstown, 1990.
The New Environmental Act: Its impact on property development: South African Property Owners Association (SAPOA), Seminar, Mount Edgecombe, Natal, 1989.
APPOINTMENTS
April 2004 – Present Managing Director, CCA Environmental (Pty) Ltd, Cape Town
1993 – March 2004 Partner, Crowther Campbell & Associates, Cape Town
1992 – 1993 Knight Hall Hendry & Associates, Cape Town
1990 – 1991 Barrie Fielder Engineering Geologists, London, U.K.
1988 – 1990 Knight Hall Hendry & Associates, Durban
1987 – 1988 Division of Earth, Marine and Atmospheric Science and Technology (Ematek), CSIR, Stellenbosch
1984 – 1986 Mining Corporation, Pretoria z:/cvs & company profiles/cca staff cvs/cv – jonathan crowther – Apr14
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