Basic Assessment Report - SRK

Basic Assessment ReportWill the activity produce any effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of onsite?YESSurface water runoff that may contain oil/ fuel will be directed into catch pits/ oilwater separators and clean water will then be directed to the KSIA sewersystem.If yes, contact the KZN Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairs and RuralDevelopment to obtain clarity regarding the process requirements for your application.Will the activity produce effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of at NOanother facility?If yes, provide the particulars of the facility:Facility name:Contactperson:Postaladdress:Postal code:Telephone:Cell:E-mail:Fax:Describe the measures that will be taken to ensure the optimal reuse or recycling of wastewater, if any:An integrated waste management approach that is based on waste minimisation will be usedand should incorporate reduction, recycling, re-use and disposal where appropriate. Any solidwaste shall be disposed of at a landfill licensed in terms of section 20 (b) of the NationalManagement Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008).c. Emissions into the atmosphereWill the activity release emissions into the atmosphere?YESIf yes, is it controlled by any legislation of any sphere of government?NOIf yes, contact the KZN Department of Agriculture, Environmental Affairsand Rural Development to obtain clarity regarding the processrequirements for your application.If no, describe the emissions in terms of type and concentration:Potential gas emissions may be released from the tank vents during refilling, vehicle refuelling, fuelspillage and motor vehicle exhausts. Odours may arise from the waste generated on-site if not disposedof appropraitely.d. Generation of noiseWill the activity generate noise?YESIf yes, is it controlled by any legislation of any sphere of government?NOIf yes, the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determinewhether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA.If no, describe the noise in terms of type and level:Noise may be generated by vehicles entering and exiting the site, personnel and customers at the fillingstation and the associated facilities, car sound systems and hooters, and ventilation equipment.However due to the surrounding land use being the King Shaka International Airport, it is envisionedthat the noise levels will not be significant in relation to the existing activities on site.Department of Agriculture,Environmental Affairs & RuralDevelopment, KwaZulu-NatalBasic Assessment Report 2010Version 2: August 2010Page 25 of 46