concept EIA-rapport - Staatsolie

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Table 6-1: Proposed EIA specialist studies and relevant specialists
Specialist field Specialists
Geology and soils Dirk Noordam (Suriname)
Water quality and aquatic ecology Dirk Noordam (Suriname)
Terrestrial flora and fauna Dirk Noordam (Suriname)
Social Henna Guicherit (Suriname)
Risk Dr. Lucian Burger (South Africa)
The terms of reference (ToR) for each of the specialists are provided below:
Geology and soils:
• Describe the baseline geology and soil composition based on existing information; and
• Propose suitable mitigation, remediation and monitoring methods to minimise negative impacts
and enhance benefits.
Water quality and aquatic ecology:
• Briefly describe the baseline surface water and groundwater conditions based on existing
information, including the studies undertaken for the Suriname River Dredging Project (2008);
• Describe any water contamination identified in the Suriname River;
• Identify sensitive areas and habitats in the Suriname River that could be affected by the project
(e.g. particularly at the drill pads / pipeline entry and exit points); and
• Propose suitable mitigation, remediation and monitoring methods to minimise negative impacts
and enhance benefits.
Terrestrial flora and fauna:
• Describe vegetation and habitats adjacent to the pipeline route;
• Review existing information related to terrestrial flora and fauna in the area;
• Obtain input by relevant government and independent specialists to verify the findings, if
required; and
• Propose suitable mitigation and monitoring methods to minimise negative impacts and enhance
benefits.
Social:
• Provide a comprehensive description of the socio-economic information for areas within and
adjacent to the terrestrial pipeline corridor, including the following:
o Identification and analysis of stakeholders;
o Community size and composition;
o Facilities, structures and activities adjacent to the pipeline route;
o Resource users;
o Economic activities;
o Intensity of traffic on land and river;
o Planned activities by the Government or private agencies; and
o Existing emergency response resources;
REUT/DALC 439414_StaatsoliePipelineEIA_Draft EIA Report_Final June 2012