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KEY H High Significance M-H Medium to High Significance L-H Low to High Significance M Medium Significance L-M Low to Medium Significance VL-M Very Low to Medium Significance L Low Significance VL-L Very Low to Low Significance VL Very Low Significance N Neutral Significance H+ High positive significance M+ Medium positive significance L+ Low positive significance Conclusions and recommendations The impacts associated with the proposed projects would result in regional impacts (both biophysical and socio-economic) that would negatively affect the area. The significance of these impacts without mitigation is deemed to be of high or lower significance. However, with the implementation of the recommended mitigation measures the significance of the negative impacts would be minimized and would be medium or lower, for all but one impact, transport, but is deemed to be acceptable based on the short duration of the construction period. Associated with the proposed projects are positive impacts on energy production, on climate change, and on the local economy (employment) and social conditions, which are of Low (+) significance. Based on the above, the EAP is of the opinion that both the proposed wind energy and solar energy facilities and associated infrastructure, including alternatives, being applied for be authorised as the benefits outweigh the negative environmental impacts. The significance of negative impacts can be reduced with effective and appropriate mitigation through a Life-Cycle Environmental Management Programme (EMP), as described in the EIR. If authorised, the implementation of an EMP should be included as a condition of approval. With regards to the alternatives considered, there is no difference in significance of impacts between technological alternatives. As such there is no preference of alternatives from an environmental perspective. The EIA considered the potential impacts of both PV (tracking and fixed) and CPV (tracking). Both technologies were considered to have similar impacts and therefore it is requested that both technologies options are approved. The choice of technology would depend on a detailed tender process before the solar project is submitted into the DoE’s procurement process. Choice of technology would depend on: Technology available to the market at that time, cost of technology, energy yield of different technologies, local content of technology offered, warranties and guarantees offered by different technologies. 10
In order to limit unnecessary EA amendments, and facilitate the most affordable and fit for purpose solar energy to South Africa, it is requested that both PV (tracking and fixed) and CPV (tracking) technologies are approved. Way forward The Draft EIR was lodged at the Springbok and Pofadder Public Libraries and on Aurecon’s website (www.aurecongroup.com change “Current Location” to “South Africa” and follow the Public Participation link). All registered I&APs were notified of the availability of the Draft EIR by means of a letter which included a copy of the Executive Summary. The public had until 14 January 2013 to submit written comment on the Draft EIR to Aurecon. I&APs have been were invited to a public meeting on 12 December 2012 to present and discuss the findings of the Draft EIR at Springbok Exhibition Hall (Skousaal) at 11h00-13h00. I&APs are were requested to RSVP by 7 December 2012 and informed that should the number of RSVP’s be insufficient the meeting would be cancelled and I&APs would instead be contacted telephonically/electronically to discuss any issues and concerns they may have. Three I&APs attended the public meeting. Notes of the meeting and a copy of the presentation are included in Annexure B. Notes of the meeting were sent to all I&APs that attended. The Final EIR will behas been completed with the addition of any I&AP comments received and has been lodged at the same locations as the Draft EIR. The Final EIR will then be submitted to the Northern Cape DEANC and DEA for their review and decision-making, respectively. I&APs have until 19 March 2013 to submit written comment on the Final EIR to Aurecon. Any comments received on the Final EIR will not be included in a Comments and Response Report and will instead be collated and forwarded directly to DEA. Once DEA has reviewed the Final EIR, they will need to ascertain whether the EIA process undertaken met the legal requirements and whether there is adequate information to make an informed decision. Should the above requirements be met, they will then need to decide on the environmental acceptability of the proposed project. Their decision will be documented in an Environmental Authorisation, which will detail the decision, the reasons therefore, and any related conditions. Following the issuing of the Environmental Authorisation, DEA’s decision will be communicated by means of a letter to all registered I&APs and the appeal process will commence, during which any party concerned will have the opportunity to appeal the decision to the Minister of Environmental Affairs in terms of NEMA. 11
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