NAMAGROEN EMPR Amendment.pdf - DLIST Benguela

Addendum to EMPR for Concessions 8(a), 9(a) and 8(b) 645. ONSHORE LOGISTICAL SUPPORT AND GRAVEL PROCESSINGManagement Objectives:ONSHORE LOGISTICAL SUPPORT AND GRAVEL PROCESSING−−−Minimise disturbance of fauna and floraeffectively manage waste flows to minimise pollution using a cradle-to-grave philosophypromoting reuse / recycling and being conservative in use of natural resources# ASPECT IMPACT DESCRIPTION MITIGATION MEASURES AND MANAGEMENT ACTIONS5.1 On-site mininginfrastructure andequipmentDamage to the terrestrialenvironment‣ As far as possible, use only existing infrastructure, facilities and services forland-based gravel treatment.‣ Develop and use infrastructure that does not degrade terrestrial habitats orthe aesthetic values of the coastal region.‣ All offices, housing and processing facilities at Hondeklipbaai must complywith building regulations and standards.‣ Compile layout plans demarcating the position of all infrastructurerequirements (roads, vehicle maintenance areas and processing areas etc) andif necessary submit these to the relevant authority for approval prior toconstruction.‣ Contact the relevant local authority to ascertain what planning regulationsapply to the erection of new structures.‣ Site land-based infrastructure only in previously disturbed areas.‣ Do not establish processing areas within 100 m of the edge of a river channelor estuary mouth.‣ Keep the laydown area required for land-based infrastructure to the absoluteminimum required for the planned construction and operations.‣ As far as possible, avoid disturbing vegetation that has re-establishednaturally.‣ Parking and storage areas should be kept to the absolute minimum requiredfor the construction and operational phases, in number and in surface area.RESPONSIBLEPERSON/SNamagroen Prospecting & Investments October 2008