NAMAGROEN EMPR Amendment.pdf - DLIST Benguela

Addendum to EMPR for Concessions 8(a), 9(a) and 8(b) 71WASTE MANAGEMENT AND POLLUTION CONTROL# ASPECT IMPACT DESCRIPTION MITIGATION MEASURES AND MANAGEMENT ACTIONS6.8 Storage and disposalof hazardous materials6.9 Loading of marinesedimentsPollution of terrestrial,aquatic and marine habitatsGeneration of wind-blowndust6.10 Vehicle traffic Generation of dust andemissions, increased trafficon haul roads6.11 Use and disposal ofCFCsGeneration of greenhousegases‣ Secure storage areas and ensure all hazardous substances and stocks (e.g.diesels, oils, detergents etc) are stored therein.‣ Follow Shell guidelines or the SABS Code of Practice for fuel and oilinstallation. These are drawn up for site-specific installations.‣ Ensure emergency response plans are in place for storage and transport oflarge quantities of oils and fuels.‣ Contain all waste oils, grease, hydraulic fluids and other hazardous substancesin separate, suitable receptacles and transfer to a recognised land-basedhazardous waste disposal facility, or contract a private company to regularlyremove and dispose of it.‣ Use drip trays and bunding where losses cannot be prevented and are likely tooccur.‣ Use low toxicity biodegradable detergents to clean up spills.‣ Avoid spilling toxic chemicals but if spillages occur then clean up spilledchemicals immediately and place rags used for this purpose in a toxic wastecontainer for safe disposal ashore.‣ Keep records of spillages and estimate amounts not retrieved by clean upactions.‣ Treat polluted soil in situ. In the event of large spills, collect and remove thepolluted soil and dispose at a designated bio-remediation site.‣ Keep records of hazardous waste management.‣ Monitor dust loads at the discharge site and treatment plant.‣ Enforce wearing of protective devices where dust levels are exceeded.‣ Spray heavily frequented gravel roads with ‘grey’ or recycled water.‣ Ensure proper tuning of vehicle engines to minimise smoke and partiallyburned hydrocarbons and sulphur oxides.‣ Use environmentally friendly substitutes for CFCs where feasible.RESPONSIBLEPERSON/SNamagroen Prospecting & Investments October 2008