NAMAGROEN EMPR Amendment.pdf - DLIST Benguela

Addendum to EMPR for Concessions 8(a), 9(a) and 8(b) 57PROSPECTING AND DREDGING3. PROSPECTING AND DREDGINGManagement Objectives:− Minimise direct effects on the marine environment such as damage to, or loss of, benthic habitat− Minimise disruption to other legitimate users of the sea by respecting their rights− Minimise conflict between the fishing industry and diamond mining by maintaining open and frequent communications− Prevent pollution of marine habitats and resources− Effectively manage waste flows to reduce wastage and promote reuse/recycling of resources− Undertake research and monitoring of the direct impacts of sampling/mining on the environment− Manage mining-related impacts on the marine environment to avoid compromising future exploitation of renewable marine resources− Monitor the information base that will provide improved insight into the cumulative impacts of mining on marine biota− Establish recovery rates of marine habitats impacted or destroyed during mining and allow for recolonisation of areas within a reasonable period of time− Protect key habitats of high ecological sensitivity and importance (e.g. nearshore reef areas and kelp beds)− Minimise conflict between the fishing industry and diamond mining by maintaining open and frequent communications− Protect archaeological and historic sites thereby preventing the loss of information and research material− Promote information exchange with all relevant stakeholders# ASPECT IMPACT DESCRIPTION MITIGATION MEASURES AND MANAGEMENT ACTIONS3.1 Presence of miningvesselsPotential exclusion ofalternative resource use(e.g. rock lobster fishing,shipping)‣ At least 14 days in advance of commencement of dredging activities:- notify the DME in writing providing particulars regarding the location,nature and extent of such operations.- notify other potential user groups (maritime authorities, fishing industry)in the area in writing, providing particulars regarding the location, natureand extent of such operations.- request in writing the SAN Hydrographic Office at Silvermine to put outRadio Navigation Warnings of intended activities, light buoys andexclusion zones throughout the operational period, and to publishparticulars in the Notices to Mariners.‣ Inform the SAN Hydrographic Office on completion of operations.‣ In the vessel logbook, record sightings of and interactions with other vessels tonote potential conflicts over rights of passage and access to resources.RESPONSIBLEPERSON/SNamagroen Prospecting & Investments October 2008