Appendix O2 - Biophysical Report.pdf - Zitholele.co.za

February 2011 123 1261913 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENTThis section describes the suggested commitments that should be included in the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to be compiled bythe environmental consultant responsible for the EIA.13.1 Geology and SoilsManagementGeology and SoilsComponentPrimary ObjectiveTo ensure that the soils are stockpiled in the correct manner to prevent erosion and contamination of surface water runoff.Core Criteria:Monitoring CriteriaNo blasting is undertaken on site without a suitable blast design, compiled in line withrelevant SANS codes and approved by an appropriately qualified professional.Avoid placement of pylon footings in the clay soils on siteSpread absorbent sand on areas where oil spills are likely to occur, such as the refuellingSite Development Plan, EMParea in the hard parkmonitoring and IntermittentOil-contaminated soils are to be removed to a contained storage area and bio-remediateobservationor disposed of at a licensed facilityIf soils are excavated for the footing placement, ensure that the soil is utilised elsewherefor rehabilitation/road building purposesEnsure that soil is stockpiled in such a way as to prevent erosion from storm water.13.2 FaunaManagementFauna – especially red data birdsZITHOLELE CONSULTING