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GOVERNMENT NOTICES
No.28 CommencementoftheEnvironmentalManagementAct,2007........................................................... 1
No.29 ListofactivitiesthatmaynotbeundertakenwithoutEnvironmentalClearanceCertificate:Environ- mentalManagementAct,2007............................................................................................................. 1
No.30 EnvironmentalImpactAssessmentRegulations:EnvironmentalManagementAct,2007.................. 7________________
Government Notices
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM
No.28 2012
COMMENCEMENTOFTHEENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENTACT,2007
Intermsofsection58oftheEnvironmentalManagementAct,2007(ActNo.7of2007),IdeterminethattheActcomesintooperationonthedateofpublicationofthisnoticeintheGazette.
N. NANDI-NDAITwAHMINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM Windhoek,18January2012
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MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM
No.29 2012
LISTOFACTIVITIESTHATMAYNOTBEUNDERTAKENWITHOUTENVIRONMENTALCLEARANCECERTIFICATE:ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENTACT,2007
Under section 27 of the EnvironmentalManagement Act, 2007 (Act No. 7 of 2007), and afterfollowingtheconsultativeprocessreferredtoinsection44ofthatAct,IlistintheAnnexuretotheSchedule,activitiesthatmaynotbeundertakenwithoutanenvironmentalclearancecertificate.
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N. NANDI-NDAITwAHMINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM Windhoek,18January2012
SCHEDULE
Definitions
1. Inthisnotice,awordorexpressiontowhichameaninghasbeenassignedintheActhasthatmeaning,andunlessthecontextotherwiseindicates-
“alienspecies”means-
(a) anon-indigenousplant,animalormicroorganism;or
(b) anindigenousplant,animalormicroorganism,translocatedorintendedtobetranslocatedtoaplaceoutsideitsnaturalrangeofnature,
thatdoesnotnormallyinterbreedwithindividualsofanotherkind,includinganysubspeciescultivar,variety,geographicrace,strain,hybridorgeographicallyseparatepopulation;
“AquacultureAct,2002”meanstheAquacultureAct,2002(ActNo.18of2002);
“AtmosphericPollutionPreventionOrdinance,1976”meanstheAtmosphericPollutionPreventionOrdinance,1976(OrdinanceNo.11of1976);
“aquaculture”meansthefarmingandranchingofaquaticanimals;
“canal”meansanopenstructurethatislinedorreinforcedfortheconveyingofaliquidorthatservesasanartificialwatercourse;
“channel”meansanexcavatedhollowbedforrunningwateroranartificialunderwaterdepressiontomakeawaterbodynavigableortoimprovetheflowofwaterinanaturalstream,riverorthesea;
“construction”meansthebuilding,erectionormodificationofafacility,structureorinfrastructurethatisnecessaryfortheundertakingofanactivity,includingthemodification,alteration,upgradingordecommissioningofsuchfacility,structureorinfrastructure;
“dangerousgoods”meansgoodswhichbyreasonoftheirnature,quantityormodeofstowage,arelikelytoendangertheenvironmentorthelivesorthehealthofpersons,andwhicharelistedin-
(a) Part4oftheRoadTrafficandTransportRegulationspublishedinGovernmentNoticeNo.53of30March2001;or
(b) anyotherlawasdangerousgoods;
“generation” in relation to electricity, means the production of electricity by way of natural orartificialprocesses;
“geneticallymodifiedorganisms”meansanorganismthatpossessesanovelcombinationofgeneticmaterialobtainedthroughtheuseofmodernbiotechnology,andincludescombinationsofgeneticallymodifiedorganisms;
“Hazardous Substances Ordinance, 1974” means the Hazardous Substance Ordinance, 1974(OrdinanceNo.14of1974);
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“high-watermark”meansthehighestlinereachedbytheseaduringordinarystormsoccurringduringthemoststormyperiodoftheyear,excludingexceptionalorabnormalfloods;
“mariculture”meansthecultureorhusbandryoffishinseawater;
“Minerals(ProspectingandMining)Act,1992”meanstheMinerals(ProspectingandMining)Act,1992(ActNo.33of1992);
“publicroad”meansanyroad,streetorthoroughfareoranyotherplacewhichiscommonlyusedbythepublicoranysectionthereofortowhichthepublicoranysectionthereofhasarightofaccessandincludes-
(a) thevergeofanysuchroad,streetorthoroughfare;
(b) any bridge, culvert, causeway, ferry, ford or drift traversed by any such road, street orthoroughfare;
(c) anyotherworkorobjectformingpartoforconnectedwithorbelongingtosuchroad,streetorthoroughfare;
“sea”meansthewaterandthebedoftheseaandincludesthelandbetweenthehigh-waterandlow-watermarks;
“supply”,inrelationtoelectricity,meansthedeliveryofelectricitytoacustomerasacommodity;
“theAct”meanstheEnvironmentalManagementAct,2007(ActNo.7of2007).
“transmission”, in relation to electricity, means the conveyance of electricity by means of atransmissionsystem,whichconsistswhollyormainlyofhighvoltagenetworksandelectricalplant,fromanenergysourceorsystemtoacustomer;
Identification of competent authority
2. Ifnopersonorauthorityisintermsofanylawchargedwiththeresponsibilityofgrantingauthorisation in respectofanactivity listed in thisnotice, theMinister is thecompetentauthorityinrespectoftheactivity,unlessotherwisedeterminedintermsofsection30(3)oftheAct.
ANNEXURE
LIST OF ACTIVITIES THAT MAY NOT BE UNDERTAKEN wITHOUTENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION AND STORAGE ACTIVITIES
1. Theconstructionoffacilitiesfor-
(a) thegenerationofelectricity; (b) thetransmissionandsupplyofelectricity; (c) refiningofgas,oilandpetroleumproducts;and (d) nuclear reaction, including production, enrichments, processing, reprocessing,
storageordisposalofnuclearfuels,radioactiveproductsandwaste.
wASTE MANAGEMENT, TREAMENT, HANDLING AND DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES
2.1 Theconstructionoffacilitiesforwastesites,treatmentofwasteanddisposalofwaste.
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2.2 AnyactivityentailingascheduledprocessreferredtointheAtmosphericPollutionPreventionOrdinance,1976.
2.3 Theimport,processing,useandrecycling,temporarystorage,transitorexportofwaste.
MINING AND QUARRYING ACTIVITIES
3.1 Theconstructionoffacilitiesforanyprocessoractivitieswhichrequiresalicence,rightorotherformofauthorisation,andtherenewalofalicence,rightorotherformofauthorisation,intermsoftheMinerals(ProspectingandMiningAct),1992.
3.2 Otherformsofminingorextractionofanynaturalresourceswhetherregulatedbylawornot.
3.3 Resourceextraction,manipulation,conservationandrelatedactivities.
3.4 Theextractionorprocessingofgasfromnaturalandnon-naturalresources,includinggasfromlandfillsites.
3.5 Theextractionofpeat.
FORESTRY ACTIVITIES
4. The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, aforestation, timber harvesting or any otherrelatedactivitythatrequiresauthorisationintermoftheForestAct,2001(ActNo.12of2001)oranyotherlaw.
LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
5.1 Therezoningoflandfrom-
(a) residentialusetoindustrialorcommercialuse;
(b) lightindustrialusetoheavyindustrialuse;
(c) agriculturalusetoindustrialuse;and
(d) usefornatureconservationorzonedopenspacetoanyotherlanduse.
5.2 Theestablishmentoflandresettlementschemes.
5.3 Constructionofveterinaryprotectedareaorgameproofandinternationalboundaryfences.
TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
6. Theconstructionofresorts,lodges,hotelsorothertourismandhospitalityfacilities.
AGRICULTURE AND AQUACULTURE ACTIVITIES
7.1 Constructionoffacilitiesforaquacultureproduction,includingmaricultureandalgaefarmswhere thestructuresarenotsituatedwithinanaquaculturedevelopmentzonedeclaredintermsoftheAquacultureAct,2002.
7.2 ThedeclarationofanareaasanaquaculturedevelopmentzoneintermsoftheAquacultureAct,2002.
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7.3 Thegeneticmodificationofanyorganismwiththepurposeoffundamentallychangingtheinherentcharacteristicsofthatorganism.
7.4 Theimport,processingandtransitofgeneticallymodifiedorganisms.
7.5 Pestcontrol.
7.6 Thereleaseofgeneticallymodifiedorganismsintotheenvironmentwhereanenvironmentalassessmentisrequiredbylaw.
7.7 The releaseofanyorganismoutside itsnaturalareaofdistribution that is tobeused forbiologicalpestcontrol.
7.8 Theintroductionofalienspeciesintolocalecosystems.
wATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENTS
8.1 Theabstractionofgroundorsurfacewaterforindustrialorcommercialpurposes.
8.2 Theabstractionofgroundwateratavolumeexceedingthethresholdauthorisedintermsofalawrelatingtowaterresources.
8.3 Anywaterabstractionfromariverthatformsaninternationalboundary.
8.4 Constructionofcanalsandchannelsincludingthediversionofthenormalflowofwaterinariverbedandwatertransferschemesbetweenwatercatchmentsandimpoundments.
8.5 Constructionofdams,reservoirs,leveesandweirs.
8.6 Construction of industrial and domesticwastewater treatment plants and related pipelinesystems.
8.7 Irrigationschemesforagricultureexcludingdomesticirrigation.
8.8 Constructionandotheractivitiesinwatercourseswithinfloodlines.
8.9 Constructionandotheractivitieswithinacatchmentarea.
8.10 Reclamationoflandfrombeloworabovethehigh-watermarkoftheseaorassociatedinlandwaters.
8.11 Alterationofnaturalwetlandsystems.
8.12 Thereleaseofbrinebackintotheoceanbydesalinationplants.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE TREATMENT, HANDLING AND STORAGE
9.1 Themanufacturing,storage,handlingorprocessingofahazardoussubstancedefinedintheHazardousSubstancesOrdinance,1974.
9.2 Anyprocessoractivitywhichrequiresapermit,licenceorotherformofauthorisation,orthemodificationoforchangestoexistingfacilitiesforanyprocessoractivitywhichrequiresanamendmentofanexistingpermit,licenceorauthorisationorwhichrequiresanewpermit,licenceorauthorisationintermsofalawgoverningthegenerationorreleaseofemissions,pollution,effluentorwaste.
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9.3 Thebulktransportationofdangerousgoodsusingpipeline,funicularsorconveyorswithathroughoutcapacityof50tonsor50cubicmetersormoreperday.
9.4 Thestorageandhandlingofadangerousgoods,includingpetrol,diesel,liquidpetroleumgasorparaffin,incontainerswithacombinedcapacityofmorethan30cubicmetersatanyonelocation.
9.5 Constructionoffillingstationsoranyotherfacilityfortheundergroundandabovegroundstorageofdangerousgoods,includingpetrol,diesel,liquid,petroleum,gasorparaffin.
INFRASTRUCTURE
10.1 Theconstructionof-
(a) oil,water,gasandpetrochemicalandotherbulksupplypipelines;
(b) publicroads;
(c) railwaysandharbours;
(d) airportsandairfields;
(e) anystructurebelowthehighwatermarkofthesea;
(f) cableways;
(g) communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marinetelecommunicationlinesandcables;
(h) motorvehicleandmotorcycleracingandtesttracks;
(i) theoutdoorracingsitesofmotorpoweredvehiclesincluding-
(i) motorcars;
(ii) trucks;
(iii) motorcycles;
(iv) quadbikes;
(v) boats;and
(vi) jetskis;
(j) masts of any material or type and of any height, including those used fortelecommunicationbroadcastingandradiotransmission,butexcluding-
(i) flagpoles;and
(ii) lightningconductorpoles.
10.2 Theroutedeterminationofroadsanddesignofassociatedphysicalinfrastructurewhere-
(a) itisapublicroad;
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(b) theroadreserveiswiderthan30meters;or
(c) theroadcatersformorethanonelaneoftrafficinbothdirections.
OTHER ACTIVITIES
11.1 Constructionofmilitarydemonstrationandtestingsites,
11.2 Constructionofcemeteries,camping,leisureandrecreationsites.________________
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM
No.30 2011
ENVIRONMENTALIMPACTASSESSMENTREGULATIONS:ENVIRONMENTALMANAGEMENTACT,2007
Undersection56oftheEnvironmentalManagementAct,2007(ActNo.7of2007),IhavemadetheregulationssetoutintheSchedule.
N. NANDI-NDAITwAHMINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND TOURISM Windhoek,18January2012
SCHEDULE
ARRANGEMENTOFREGULATIONS
1. Definitions2. Applicationofregulations3. Dutiesofproponents4. GeneralrequirementsforEAP’s5. Determiningifproposedactivityisalistedactivity6. Applicationforenvironmentalclearancecertificate7. Processaftersubmissionofapplication8. Scopingreport9. Termsofreference10. Competentauthority’sresponsibilities11. Consultationbetweenorgansofstate12. Consideringthescopingreportanddeterminingtheneedforassessment13. Procedurewhereassessmentisnotrequired14. Decidingonthescopeofassessment15. Assessmentreport16. Notificationofapplicationandassessmentreport17. Notificationofpublichearingintermsofsection36(2)ofAct18. EnvironmentalCommissioner’sdecision19. Amendmentofenvironmentalclearancecertificateundersection39ofAct20. Transferofenvironmentalclearancecertificateundersection41ofAct21. Publicconsultationprocess22. Registerofinterestedandaffectedpersons23. Registeredinterestedandaffectedpersons24. Commentsofinterestedandaffectedpersons25. Appealsintermsofsection50ofAct26. Decisiononappeals27. Keepingofrecordsandassessmentregister
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28. Serviceofdocuments29. MannerofpaymentoffeesundertheAct30. Penaltiesandoffences Annexure1:Forms Form1: Applicationforenvironmentalclearancecertificate Form2: Applicationforamendmentofconditionsofenvironmentalclearancecertificate Form3: Appealapplication Annexure2:Fees
Definitions
1. IntheseregulationsawordorexpressiontowhichameaninghasbeenassignedintheActhasthatmeaning,andunlessthecontextindicatesotherwise-
“alternatives”, in relation to a proposed activity, means different means of meeting the generalpurposeandrequirementsoftheactivity,whichmayincludealternativesto-
(a) thepropertyonwhichorlocationwhereitisproposedtoundertaketheactivity;
(b) thetypeofactivitytobeundertaken;
(c) thedesignorlayoutoftheactivity;
(d) thetechnologytobeusedintheactivity;and
(e) theoperationalaspectsoftheactivity;
“application” means an application for an environmental clearance certificate in terms of theseregulations;
“assessmentregister”meansanassessmentregisterreferredtoinregulation27;
“cumulativeeffect”,inrelationtoanactivity,meanstheeffectofanactivitythatinitselfmaynotbesignificantbutmaybecomesignificantwhenaddedtotheexistingandpotentialeffectseventuatingfromsimilarordiverseactivitiesorundertakingsinthearea.,
“environmentalassessmentpractitioner”meansapersondesignatedbyaproponenttomanagetheassessmentprocess;
“managementplan”meansaplanthatdescribeshowactivitiesthatmayhavesignificantenvironmentseffectsontheenvironmentaretobemitigated,controlledandmonitored;
“interestedandaffectedparty”,inrelationtotheassessmentofalistedactivityincludes-
(a) anyperson,groupofpersonsororganisationinterestedinoraffectedbyanactivity;and
(b) anyorganofstatethatmayhavejurisdictionoveranyaspectoftheactivity;
“public consultation process” means a process referred to in regulation 21, in which potentialinterestedandaffectedpartiesaregivenanopportunitytocommenton,orraiseissuesrelevantto,specificmatters;
“scopingreport”meansadocumentpreparedbytheproponenttopresentthecasefortheassessmentofanactivityaspartoftheinitialassessmentprocess;
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“termsofreference”meansadocumentwhichformspartofascopingreportandsetsouthowanassessmentmustbecarriedout.,
“theAct”meanstheEnvironmentalManagementAct,2007(ActNo.7of2007).
Application of regulations
2. (1) These regulationsapplytoactivitieslistedinGovernmentNoticeNo.30of6February2012.
(2) Theactivitiesreferredtoinsubregulation(1),areactivitiesthatmaynotbeundertakenwithoutanenvironmentalclearancecertificate.
Duties of proponents
3. Theproponentmust-
(a) designateanenvironmentalassessmentpractitioner(hereinafterreferredtoasEAP”)tomanagetheassessmentprocess;
(b) providetheEAPwithaccesstoinformationatthedisposaloftheproponentregardingtheapplication,whetherornottheinformationisfavourabletotheproponent;and
(c) ensure that the environmental assessment procedures, specified in theAct, theseregulationsandguidelines,fortheproposedactivityarefollowed.
General requirements for EAPs
4. AnEAPdesignatedintermsofregulation3,must-
(a) haveknowledgeofandexperienceinconductingassessments,includingknowledgeof theAct, these regulations and guidelines that have relevance to the proposedactivity;
(b) perform thework relating to the application in anobjectivemanner, even if thisresultsinviewsandfindingsthatarenotfavourabletotheapplicant;
(c) complywiththeAct,theseregulations,guidelinesandotherapplicablelawsand
(d) disclosetotheproponent,competentauthorityandtheEnvironmentalCommissionerallmaterial informationin thepossessionof theEAPthatreasonablyhasormayhavethepotentialofinfluencing-
(i) anydecisiontobetakenwithrespecttotheapplicationintermsoftheActandtheseregulations;or
(ii) theobjectivityofanyreport,planordocumenttobepreparedbytheEAPintermsoftheActandtheseregulations.
Determining if proposed activity is a listed activity
5. (1) Beforesubmittinganapplicationforanenvironmentalclearancecertificatetheproponentmustdeterminethattheactivityforwhichtheapplicationismadeisalistedactivity.
(2) Forthepurposesofsubregulation(1),theproponentmayconsulttheEnvironmentalCommissioner,thecompetentauthorityandguidelines,ifany.
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(3) If the proponent has in terms of subregulation (1) determined that the proposedactivityisalistedactivity,theproponentmustapplyforanenvironmentalclearancecertificateinaccordancewithregulation6.
Application for environmental clearance certificate
6. (1) Theapplicationforanenvironmentalclearancecertificatemustbe-
(a) madeonaformwhichcorrespondssubstantiallywithForm1ofAnnexure1totheregulations,andobtainablefromtheMinistryandotherdesignatedoffices;and
(b) submittedtotherelevantcompetentauthority.
(2) If theMinister is in termsofsection30(1)of theAct identifiedas thecompetentauthority in respect of a listed activity the applicationmust be submitted to the EnvironmentalCommissioner.
(3) Ifanyotherorganofstateisintermsofsection30(1)oftheActidentifiedasthecompetentauthorityinrespectofalistedactivitytheapplicationmustbesubmittedtothedesignatedorganofstate.
(4) IftheMinisterhasintermsofsection30(3)oftheActmadeanagreementwithanorganofstateinrespectofapplicationsforenvironmentalclearancecertificates,theapplicationmustbesubmittedtothatorganofstate.
Process after submission of application
7. (1) Aftersubmittingtheapplicationtothecompetentauthoritytheproponentmust-
(a) conductapublicconsultationprocessinaccordancewithregulation21;
(b) openandmaintainaregisterofallinterestedandaffectedpartiesinrespectoftheapplicationinaccordancewithregulation22;
(c) consider all objections and representations received from interested and affectedpartiesfollowingthepublicconsultationprocessconductedintermsofparagraph(a),andsubjecttheproposedapplicationtoscopingbyassessing-
(i) thepotentialeffectsoftheproposedlistedactivityontheenvironment;
(ii) whetherandtowhatextentthepotentialeffectsreferredtoinsubparagraph(i)canbemitigated;and
(iii) whether there are any significant issues and effects that require furtherinvestigation;
(d) prepareascopingreport;and
(e) giveallregisteredinterestedandaffectedpartiesanopportunitytocommentonthescopingreportinaccordancewithregulation23.
(2) Afterthecompletionoftheprocessesreferredtoinsubregulation(1),theproponentmustsubmittotherelevantcompetentauthority-
(a) thescopingreport;
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(b) themanagementplan;
(c) copiesofanyrepresentations,objectionsandcommentsreceivedinconnectionwiththeapplicationorthescopingreport;
(d) copiesof theminutesofanymeetingsheldby theproponentwith interestedandaffectedpartiesandotherroleplayerswhichrecordtheviewsoftheparticipants;and
(e) anyresponsesbytheEAPtothoserepresentations,objections,commentsandviews.
Scoping report
8. Ascopingreportmustinclude-
(a) thecurriculumvitaeoftheEAPwhopreparedthereport;
(b) adescriptionoftheproposedactivity;
(c) adescriptionofthesiteonwhichtheactivityistobeundertakenandthelocationoftheactivityonthesite;
(d) adescriptionoftheenvironmentthatmaybeaffectedbytheproposedactivityandthemanner inwhich thegeographical,physical,biological, social,economicandculturalaspectsoftheenvironmentmaybeaffectedbytheproposedlistedactivity;
(e) anidentificationoflawsandguidelinesthathavebeenconsideredinthepreparationofthescopingreport;
(f) detailsofthepublicconsultationprocessconductedintermsofregulation7(1)inconnectionwiththeapplication,including-
(i) thestepsthatweretakentonotifypotentiallyinterestedandaffectedpartiesoftheproposedapplication;
(ii) proof thatnoticeboards,advertisementsandnoticesnotifyingpotentiallyinterested and affected parties of the proposed application have beendisplayed,placedorgiven;
(iii) alistofallpersons,organisationsandorgansofstatethatwereregisteredintermsofregulation22asinterestedandaffectedpartiesinrelationtotheapplication;and
(iv) asummaryoftheissuesraisedbyinterestedandaffectedparties,thedateofreceiptofandtheresponseoftheEAPtothoseissues;
(g) adescriptionof theneed anddesirabilityof theproposed listed activity and anyidentified alternatives to the proposed activity that are feasible and reasonable,includingtheadvantagesanddisadvantagesthattheproposedactivityoralternativeshaveontheenvironmentandonthecommunitythatmaybeaffectedbytheactivity;
(h) adescriptionandassessmentofthesignificanceofanysignificanteffects,includingcumulativeeffects,thatmayoccurasaresultoftheundertakingoftheactivityoridentifiedalternativesorasaresultofanyconstruction,erectionordecommissioningassociatedwiththeundertakingoftheproposedlistedactivity;
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(i) termsofreferenceforthedetailedassessment;and
(j) adraftmanagementplan,whichincludes-
(aa) informationonanyproposedmanagement,mitigation,protectionorremedialmeasures tobeundertakentoaddress theeffectson theenvironment thathavebeenidentifiedincludingobjectivesinrespectoftherehabilitationoftheenvironmentandclosure;
(bb) asfarasisreasonablypracticable,measurestorehabilitatetheenvironmentaffectedbytheundertakingoftheactivityorspecifiedactivitytoitsnaturalor predetermined state or to a land usewhich conforms to the generallyacceptedprincipleofsustainabledevelopment;and
(cc) adescriptionofthemannerinwhichtheapplicantintendstomodify,remedy,control or stop any action, activity or processwhich causes pollution orenvironmental degradation remedy the cause of pollution or degradationandmigrationofpollutants.
Terms of reference
9. Thetermsofreferenceforanassessmentmustsetouttheapproachthattheproponentintends tofollowinundertakinganassessment inaccordancewith theAct, theseregulationsandguidelinesandmustinclude-
(a) adescriptionofalltaskstobeundertakenaspartoftheassessmentprocess,includinganyspecialisttobeincludedifneeded;
(b) an indication of the stages at which the Environmental Commissioner is to beconsulted;
(c) a description of the proposedmethod of assessing the environmental issues andalternatives;and
(d) thenatureandextentofthepublicconsultationprocessestobeconductedduringtheassessmentprocess.
Competent authority’s responsibilities
10. On receiptofanapplication in termsof regulation6and thedocuments referredtoinregulation7(2),andif theapplicantmeetswiththerequirementsof thecompetentauthoritycontemplatedinsection32(1)oftheAct,thecompetentauthoritymustforwardtotheEnvironmentalCommissionertheapplicationfortheenvironmentalclearancecertificateaswellasthedocumentsreferredtoinregulation7(2).
Consultation between organs of state
11. Ifalistedactivityalsorequiresanassessmentintermsofanyotherlaworpolicyandthatotherlaworpolicyrequiresthatinformationmustbesubmittedorprocessesmustbecarriedoutthataresubstantiallysimilartoinformationorprocessesrequiredintermsoftheseregulations,theMinistermust take steps to enter into awritten agreementwith the authority responsible foradministeringthelaworpolicyinrespectoftheco-ordinationoftherequirementsofthelaw,policyandtheseregulationstoavoidduplicationinthesubmissionofsuchinformationorthecarryingoutofsuchprocesses.
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Consideration of scoping report and determining the need for assessment
12. (1) OnreceiptofanapplicationtheEnvironmentalCommissionermust-
(a) withinthreedaysacknowledgereceiptoftheapplication;and
(b) registertheapplicationintheassessmentregister;
(c) within14daysofreceiptofapplicationconsiderthescopingreportand
(i) acceptthescopingreport;or
(ii) rejectthescopingreportifitdoesnotcomplywiththeAct,theseregulationsandguidelines,ifany;and
(d) intermsofsection33(1)oftheActandwithin14daysofreceiptofanapplicationdecideiftheproposedactivityrequiresadetailedassessment.
(2) Ascopingreportthathasbeenrejectedintermsofsubregulation(1)(c)(ii)maybeamendedandberesubmittedbytheproponent.
(3) On receipt of an amended scoping report in terms of subregulation (2) theEnvironmentalCommissionermustreconsiderthereportintermsubregulation1(c).
(4) IftheEnvironmentalCommissionerdecidesintermsofsection33(l)-
(a) thattheproposedactivityrequiresadetailedassessmenttheapplicationmustproceedinaccordancewithregulations14,15,16,17and18;and
(b) thattheproposedactivitydoesnotrequireadetailedassessmenttheapplicationmustproceedinaccordancewithregulation13.
Procedure where assessment is not required
13. If the Environmental Commissioner decides in terms of section 33(1) that theproposed listedactivitydoesnot requireadetailedassessment, theEnvironmentalCommissionermustwithinsevendaysofmakingthedecision-
(a) inwritingnotifyproponentandthecompetentauthorityofthedecision;and
(b) onpaymentofthefeeprescribedinAnnexure2totheregulations,andsubjecttoconditions,ifany,issuetheenvironmentalclearancecertificate.
Deciding on the scope of assessment
14. IftheEnvironmentalCommissionerintermsofsection33(1)oftheActdecidesthattheproposedactivityrequiresanassessment,theEnvironmentalCommissionermustdeterminethescope,proceduresandmethodsforassessmentintermsofsection35(l)oftheAct,and-
(a) inwritingnotifytheproponenttoprepareanassessmentreportinaccordancewiththescope,procedureandmethodsdetermined;and
(b) inwritingnotifythecompetentauthority.
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Assessment report
15. (1) TheproponentmustinstructtheEAPtoprepareanassessmentreportwithin21daysofreceiptofanotificationintermsofregulation14.
(2) An assessment report must contain all information that is necessary for theEnvironmental Commissioner to consider and to make a decision on the application, and mustinclude-
(a) thecurriculumvitaeoftheEAPwhocompiledthereport;
(b) adetaileddescriptionoftheproposedlistedactivity;
(c) adescriptionoftheenvironmentthatmaybeaffectedbytheactivityandthemannerin which the physical, biological, social, economic and cultural aspects of theenvironmentmaybeaffectedbytheproposedactivity;
(d) adescriptionoftheneedanddesirabilityoftheproposedlistedactivityandidentifiedpotential alternatives to the proposed listed activity, including advantages anddisadvantagesthattheproposedactivityoralternativesmayhaveontheenvironmentandthecommunitythatmaybeaffectedbytheactivity;
(e) anindicationofthemethodologyusedindeterminingthesignificanceofpotentialeffects;
(f) adescriptionandcomparativeassessmentofall alternatives identifiedduring theassessmentprocess;
(g) adescriptionofallenvironmentalissuesthatwereidentifiedduringtheassessmentprocess, an assessmentof the significanceof each issue and an indicationof theextenttowhichtheissuecouldbeaddressedbytheadoptionofmitigationmeasures;
(h) anassessmentofeachidentifiedpotentiallysignificanteffect,including-
(aa) cumulativeeffects;
(bb) thenatureoftheeffects;
(cc) theextentanddurationoftheeffects;
(dd) theprobabilityoftheeffectsoccurring;
(ee) thedegreetowhichtheeffectscanbereversed;
(ff) thedegreetowhichtheeffectsmaycauseirreplaceablelossofresources;and
(gg) thedegreetowhichtheeffectscanbemitigated;
(i) adescriptionofanyassumptions,uncertaintiesandgapsinknowledge;
(j) anopinionastowhethertheproposedlistedactivitymustormaynotbeauthorised,andiftheopinionisthatitmustbeauthorised,anyconditionsthatmustbemadeinrespectofthatauthorisation;and
(k) anon-technicalsummaryoftheinformation.
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(3) OnthecompletionoftheassessmentreporttheproponentmustsubmitthereporttotheEnvironmentalCommissioner.
Notification of the application and assessment report
16. (1) On receipt of the assessment report in terms of regulation 15, theEnvironmentalCommissionermust-
(a) withinthreedaysacknowledgereceiptofthereport;
(b) ifthereportcomplieswiththeActandtheseregulations,intermsofsection35(6)proceedwiththenotificationoftheapplicationandassessmentreport,inaccordancewithregulation21;
(c) ifthereportdoesnotcomplywiththeActandtheseregulations,requesttheapplicanttomakesuchamendmentstothereportastheEnvironmentalCommissionermayrequireforacceptanceoftheassessmentreport;or
(d) rejectthereportifitdoesnotcomplywiththeActandtheseregulationsinamaterialrespect.
(2) An assessment report that is rejected in terms of subregulation (1)(d) may beamendedandresubmitted.
(3) On receipt of the amended assessment report in terms of subregulation (2) theEnvironmentalCommissionermustreconsiderthereportintermsofsubregulation(1).
Notification of public hearing in terms of section 36(2) of the Act
17. Thenotificationofapublichearingintermsofsection36(2)oftheActmustbedoneinaccordancewithregulation21.
Environmental Commissioner’s decision
18. TheEnvironmentalCommissionermustwithinsevendaysfromthedateofreviewingtheapplicationintermsofsection36oftheAct-
(a) inwritingnotifytheproponentandthecompetentauthorityofthedecisionontheapplication;and
(b) onpaymentofthefeeprescribedinAnnexure2totheregulations,andsubjecttoconditions,ifany,issuetheenvironmentalclearancecertificate.
Amendment of environmental clearance certificate under section 39 of Act
19. (1) The request for an amendmentof the environmental clearance certificateundersection39(1)(a)oftheAct,mustbe-
(a) madeonaformwhichcorrespondssubstantiallywithForm2ofAnnexure1totheregulations,andobtainablefromtheMinistryandotherdesignatedoffices;
(b) accompaniedbythefeeprescribedinAnnexure2totheregulations;and
(c) submittedtotheEnvironmentalCommissioner.
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(2) On receipt of an application in terms of subregulation (1), the EnvironmentalCommissionermust-
(a) withinthreedaysacknowledgereceiptoftheapplication;
(b) makeadecisionontheapplicationintermsofsection39oftheAct;and
(c) notifythecompetentauthorityoftheapplication.
(3) IftheEnvironmentalCommissionerintendstoamendanenvironmentalclearancecertificateathisorherinitiativeundersection39(1)(b),theEnvironmentalCommissionermust-
(a) notifytheholderofthecertificateinwritingoftheproposedamendment;and
(b) givetheholderanopportunitytosubmitrepresentationsontheproposedamendment,inwriting.
(4) TheEnvironmentalmustgivethedecisionundersection39oftheActinwritingtotheholderoftheenvironmentalclearancecertificateandthecompetentauthority.
Transfer of environmental clearance certificate under section 41 of Act
20. (1) Anapplicationforthetransferofanenvironmentalclearancecertificateintermsofsection41oftheActmustbe-
(a) madeinwriting;
(b) accompaniedbythefeeprescribedinAnnexure2totheregulations;
(c) accompaniedbytherelevantdocuments;and
(d) submittedtotheEnvironmentalCommissioner.
(2) TheEnvironmentalCommissionermust-
(a) within three days acknowledge receipt of the application for the transfer of anenvironmentalclearancecertificate;and
(b) notifythecompetentauthorityoftheapplicationforthetransferofanenvironmentalclearancecertificate.
(3) TheEnvironmentalCommissionermustgivehisorherdecisionintermsofsection41oftheAct-
(a) onlyafterhavingconsultedthecompetentauthority;and
(b) inwritingtotheholderoftheenvironmentalclearancecertificateandthecompetentauthority.
Public consultation process
21. (1) Thisregulationonlyapplieswherespecificallyrequiredbyaprovisionoftheseregulations.
(2) Thepersonconductingapublicconsultationprocessmustgivenoticetoallpotentialinterestedandaffectedpartiesoftheapplicationwhichissubjectedtopublicconsultationby-
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(a) fixinganoticeboardataplaceconspicuoustothepublicattheboundaryoronthefenceof the sitewhere theactivity towhich theapplication relates isor is tobeundertaken;
(b) givingwrittennoticeto-
(i) theownersandoccupiersoflandadjacenttothesitewheretheactivityisoristobeundertakenortoanyalternativesite
(ii) thelocalauthoritycouncil,regionalcouncilandtraditionalauthority,asthecasemaybe,inwhichthesiteoralternativesiteissituated;
(iii) anyotherorganofstatehavingjurisdictioninrespectofanyaspectoftheactivity;and
(c) advertisingtheapplicationonceaweekfortwoconsecutiveweeksinatleasttwonewspaperscirculatedwidelyinNamibia.
(3) Anotice,noticeboardoradvertisementreferredtoinsubregulation(2)must-
(a) givedetailsoftheapplicationwhichissubjectedtopublicconsultation;and
(b) state-
(i) thattheapplicationistobesubmittedtotheEnvironmentalCommissionerintermsoftheseregulations;
(ii) thenatureandlocationoftheactivitytowhichtheapplicationrelates;
(iii) wherefurtherinformationontheapplicationoractivitycanheobtained:and
(c) the manner in which and the person to whom representations in respect of theapplicationmaybemade.
(4) Anoticeboardreferredtoinsubregulation(2)mustbeofasizeatleast60cmby42cm.
(5) Ifadeviationfromsubregulation(2)isappropriatethepersonconductingthepublicparticipationprocessmaydeviatefromtherequirementsofthatsubregulationtotheextendandinthemanneragreedbytheEnvironmentalCommissionerafterconsultationwiththecompetentauthority.
(6) Whencomplyingwiththisregulation,thepersonconductingthepublicconsultationprocessmustensurethat-
(a) information containing all relevant facts in respect of the application is madeavailabletopotentialinterestedandaffectedparties;and
(b) consultationbypotentialinterestedandaffectedpartiesisfacilitatedinsuchamannerthat all potential interested and affected parties are provided with a reasonableopportunitytocommentontheapplication.
(7) Thepublicconsultationprocess-
(a) inrespectofanapplicationforanenvironmentalclearancecertificate in termsofregulation6(1);and
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(b) thenotificationofanapplicationandanassessment report in termsof regulation16(1)(h),
mustbecompletedwithin21days.
Register of interested and affected parties
22. (1) An applicant responsible for an application must open and maintain aregisterwhichcontainsthenamesandaddressesof-
(a) allpersonswho,asaconsequenceofthepublicconsultationprocessconductedinrespectofthatapplication,havesubmittedwrittencommentsorattendedmeetingswiththeapplicant;
(b) all persons who, after completion of the public consultation process referred toin paragraph (a), have requested the applicant responsible for the application, inwriting,fortheirnamestobeplacedontheregister;and
(c) allorgansof statewhichhave jurisdiction in respectof theactivity towhich theapplicationrelates.
(2) Anapplicantresponsibleforanapplicationmustgiveaccesstotheregistertoanypersonwhosubmitsarequestforaccesstotheregisterinwriting.
Registered interested and affected parties
23. (1) Aregisteredinterestedoraffectedpartyisentitledtocommentinwriting,onallwrittensubmissionsmadetotheEnvironmentalCommissionerbytheapplicantresponsiblefortheapplication,andtobringtotheattentionoftheEnvironmentalCommissioneranyissueswhichthatparty,believesmaybeofsignificancetotheconsiderationoftheapplication,aslongas-
(a) commentsaresubmittedwithin7daysofnotificationofanapplicationorreceivingaccesstoascopingreportoranassessmentreport;or
(b) theinterestedandaffectedpartydisclosesanydirectbusiness,financial,personalorotherinterestwhichthatpartymayhaveintheapprovalorrefusaloftheapplication.
(2) BeforetheapplicantsubmitsareportcompiledintermsoftheseregulationstotheEnvironmental Commissioner, the applicant must give registered interested and affected partiesaccessto,andanopportunitytocommentinwritingonthereport.
(3) Reportsreferredtoinsubregulation(2)include-
(a) scopingreports;
(b) scopingreportsamendedandresubmitted;
(c) assessmentreports;and
(d) assessmentreportsamendedandresubmitted.
(4) Any written comments received by the applicant from a registered interestedor affected partymust accompany the reportwhen the report is submitted to theEnvironmentalCommissioner.
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(5) Aregistered interestedoraffectedpartymaycommentonanyfinal report that issubmittedbyaspecialistreviewerforthepurposesoftheseregulationswherethereportcontainssubstantiveinformationwhichhasnotpreviouslybeenmadeavailabletoaregisteredinterestedoraffectedparty.
Comments of interested and affected parties to be recorded
24. The applicant responsible for an application must ensure that the comments ofinterestedandaffectedpartiesarerecordedinreportssubmittedtotheEnvironmentalCommissionerintermsoftheseregulations,andcommentsbyinterestedandaffectedpartiesonareportwhichistobesubmittedtotheEnvironmentalCommissionermaybeattachedtothereportwithoutrecordingthosecommentsinthereportitself.
Appeals in terms of section 50 of Act
25. (1) This regulation applies to decisions that are subject to an appeal to theMinisterintermsofsection50oftheAct.
(2) Anappealintermsofsection50oftheActmustbe-
(a) madewithin14daysfromthedateofreceiptofnotificationofadecisioncontemplatedinsection50oftheAct;
(b) madeonaformwhichcorrespondssubstantiallywithForm3ofAnnexure1totheregulations,andobtainablefromtheMinistry;
(c) accompaniedbytheafeeprescribedinAnnexure2;and
(d) submittedtothesecretaryoftheappealpanel,designatedintermsofsubregulation(3).
(3) TheMinistermustdesignateastaffmemberwithintheMinistryasthesecretaryforthepurposeofanappealintermsofsection50oftheAct,whomustperformadministrativefunctionsrelatingtotheappeals.
(4) Thesecretarydesignatedintermsofsubregulation(3),mustacknowledgeanappealwithin14daysfromthedateofitsreceipt.
(5) Iftheappellantisanapplicant,theappellantmustserveoneachpersonregisteredasaninterestedandaffectedpartyinrelationtotheapplicant’sapplication-
(a) acopyoftheappealapplicationreferredtoinsubregulation(2);and
(b) anoticeindicatingwhereandforwhatperiodtheappealsubmissionisavailableforinspectionbytheperson.
(6) Iftheappellantisapersonotherthananapplicant,theappellantmustserveontheapplicant-
(a) acopyoftheappealapplicationreferredtosubregulation(2);and
(b) anoticeindicatingwhereandforwhatperiodtheappealsubmissionisavailableforinspectionbytheapplicant.
(7) TheMinistermay inwriting, on good cause extend the periodwithinwhich anappealmustbesubmitted.
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(8) Apersonthatreceivesanoticeintermsofsubregulation(5),oranapplicantwhoreceivesanoticeintermsofsubregulation(6),maysubmittotheMinister,arespondingstatementwithin30daysfromthedatetheappealsubmissionwasmadeavailableforinspectionintermsofthatsection.
(9) Apersonorapplicantwhosubmitsarespondingstatementintermsofsubregulation(8),(hereinafterreferredtoasarespondent”),mustserveacopyofthestatementontheappellant.
(10) If a respondent introduces any new information not dealt with in the appealsubmissionoftheappellant,theappellantisentitledtosubmitanansweringstatementtosuchnewinformationtotheMinisterwithin30daysofreceiptoftherespondingstatement,
(11) Theappellantmustserveacopyoftheansweringstatementontherespondentwhosubmittedthenewinformation.
(12) The Minister may, in writing, on good cause extend the period within whichrespondingstatementsoranappellant’sansweringstatementintermsofmustbesubmitted.
(13) ReceiptbytheMinisterofanappeal,respondingstatementoransweringstatementmustbeacknowledgedwithin10daysofreceiptoftheappeal,respondingstatementoransweringstatement.
(14) Anappellantandeachrespondent isentitled tobenotifiedof theappointmentofanappealpanel in termsofsection50(3)of theAct, if theMinisterappointsanappealpanelforpurposesoftheappeal.
(15) TheMinistermayrequesttheappellantorarespondenttosubmitsuchadditionalinformationinconnectionwiththeappealastheMinistermayrequire.
Decision on appeals
26. IftheMinisterhasreachedadecisiononappealintermsofsection50,theappellant,eachrespondentandthecompetentauthoritymustbenotifiedinwritingofthedecision.
Keeping of records and assessment register
27. (1) Therecordofdecisionsrequiredtobekeptintermsofsection38oftheActmustinclude-
(a) decisiontakenandreasonsforthedecisiontakenintermsofsection33;
(b) decisiontakenandreasonsforthedecisiontakenintermsofsection34;
(c) decisiontakenandreasonsforthedecisiontakenintermsofsection37;
(d) decisiontakenandreasonsfordecisiontakenonamendmentsintermsofsection39oftheAct;
(e) decisiontakenandreasonsfordecisiontakenonamendmentsintermsofsection41oftheAct;
(f) decisiontakenandreasonsforthedecisiontakenonappealsmadeintermsofsection50oftheAct;and
(g) exemptionsgrantedintermsoftheAct.
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(2) Anassessmentregisterrequiredtobekeptintermsofsection33oftheAct,mustcontain-
(a) thenumberandnatureofassessmentundertakenintermsoftheseregulations;
(b) numberandnatureofamendmentssoughtilltermsofsection39oftheAct;
(c) numberandnatureofappealsmadeintermsoftheAct;and
(d) numberandnatureofexemptionsmadeorsoughtintermsoftheAct.
Service of documents
28. ForthepurposeoftheActandtheseregulationsanoticeisgiventoapersonorapersonisinformedofadecision,ifadocumenttothateffectis-
(a) deliveredpersonallytothatperson;
(b) sentbyregisteredposttothepersonslastknownaddress;
(c) leftwithanadultindividualapparentlyresidingatoroccupyingoremployedattheperson’slastknownaddress;or
(d) inthecaseofabusiness-
(i) deliveredtothepublicofficerofthebusiness;
(ii) leftwithanadultindividualapparentlyresidingatoroccupyingoremployedatitsregisteredaddress;
(iii) sentbyregisteredpostaddressedtothebusinessoritspublicofficerattheirlastknownaddresses;or
(iv) transmittedbymeansofafacsimiletransmissiontothepersonconcernedattheregisteredofficeofthebusiness.
Manner of payment of fees under the Act
29. ThepaymentofallfeesorothermoneyspayableundertheActmustbeeffected-
(a) byaffixingarevenuestamptothedocumentconcerned;or
(b) byaffixingarevenuefrankingmachineimpressiononthedocumentconcerned.
Penalties and offences
30. (1) Apersoncommitsanoffenceifthatperson-
(a) knowinglyprovidesfalseormisleadinginformationinanydocumentsubmittedintermsoftheActtotheEnvironmentalCommissioner:
(b) knowinglyandwithouttheconsentoftheEnvironmentalCommissioner-
(i) makesorcausestobemadeanyentryonadocument;
(ii) destroysordefacesanydocument;or
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(iii) altersorcausestobealteredanyentryonadocument.
(2) ApersonwhocommitsanoffenceintermsofthisregulationisonconvictionliabletoafinenotexceedingN$100000ortoimprisonmentforaperiodnotexceeding10yearsortoboththefineandimprisonment.
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ANNEXURE1FORMS
Form1
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 2007
(Section 32)
APPLICATIONFORENVIRONMENTALCLEARANCECERTIFICATE
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PART A: DETAILS OF APPLICANT
1.Name:(personorbusiness)
2.BusinessRegistration/IdentityNo.(ifapplicable)
3.CorrespondenceAddress:
4.NameofContactPerson:
5.PositionofContactPerson:
6.TelephoneNo.:
7.FaxNo.:
8.E-mailAddress:(ifany)
Tick()theappropriatebox
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PART B: SCOPE OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
1. The environmental clearance certificate is for:
2. Details of the activity(s) covered by the environmental clearance certificate:
[Note:Pleaseattachplanstoshowthelocationandscopeof thedesignatedactivity(s),anduseadditionalsheetsifnecessary:
TitleofActivity:NatureofActivity:LocationofActivity:ScaleandScopeofActivity:
PART C: DECLARATION BY APPLICANT
Iherebycertifythattheparticularsgivenabovearecorrectandtruetothebestofmyknowledgeandbelief. Iunderstand theenvironmentalclearancecertificatemaybesuspended,amendedorcancelledifanyinformationgivenaboveisfalse,misleading,wrongorincomplete.
_____________________________________________________________________________SignatureofApplicantFullNameinBlockLettersPosition
onbehalfof_________________________________________________________________Date
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Form2
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 2007
(Section 39)
APPLICATIONFORAMENDMENTOFCONDITIONSOFENVIRONMENTAL
CLEARANCECERTIFICATE
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A. PARTICULARS OF APPLICANT
NameofApplicant:
Address:
TelephoneNumber:
CellphoneNumber:
FaxNumber:
E-mailAddress:
NameofContactPerson:
TelephoneNumber:
CellphoneNumber:
FaxNumber:
E-mailAddress:
B. PARTICULARS OF CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE
1.NameofcurrentholderofEnvironmentalClearanceCertificate:
2.DateofIssueofcurrentEnvironmentalClearanceCertificate:
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PART C PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE CONDITIONS IN CURRENT
1. Condition(s)ontheCurrentEnvironmentalClearanceCertificate:
2. ProposedAmendment(s):
3. ReasonforAmendment(s):
4. Describetheenvironmentalchangesarisingfromtheproposedamendment(s):
5. Describe how the environment and the communitymight be affected by the proposedamendment(s):
6. Describehowandtowhatextenttheenvironmentalperformancerequirementssetoutintheassessmentreportpreviouslyapprovedoractivityprofilepreviouslysubmittedforthisactivitymaybeaffected:
7. Describe any additionalmeasures proposed to eliminate, reduce or control any adverseenvironmentaleffectarisingfromtheproposedamendment(s):
PART D DECLARATION BY APPLICANT
Iherebycertifythattheparticularsgivenabovearecorrectandtruetothebestofmyknowledgeandbelief. Iunderstand theenvironmentalclearancecertificatemaybesuspended,amendedorcancelledifanyinformationgivenaboveisfalse,misleading,wrongorincomplete.
_____________________________________________________________________________SignatureofApplicantFullNameinBlockLettersPosition
onbehalfof_________________________________________________________________Date
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Form3
REPUBLIC OF NAMIBIA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 2007
(Section 50)
APPEALAPPLICATION
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To:SecretaryoftheAppealPanel
1.FullnameofAppellant:
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2.AddressofAppellant:
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TelephoneNo..........................................................FaxNo...............................................................
3.FullnameandaddressofDulyAuthorisedRepresentativeforservice:
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TelephoneNo..........................................................FaxNo...............................................................
4.Detailsofdecisionappealedagainst:(Attachacopyofdecisionandindicatetheparticularaspectbeingthesubjectofappeal.)
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5.Thegroundsofappealare:
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6.Adetaileddescriptionofthemattertowhichtheappealrelatesisasfollows:
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7.Adescriptionof eachdocumentor thing the appellant intends toproduce at thehearing is asfollows:
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8.Thename,address,telephonenumber,faxnumberandtitleofeachwitnesstheappellantintendstocallonhisbehalfatthehearingis:
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9.Theparticularsofevidencetobegivenbythewitnessesare:
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(Appellant)Datedthis................................................dayof..................................................................................
Please Note:
1.ThisformmustbecompletedfullyinwritinginaccordancewiththedirectionsspecifiedintheformandlodgedwiththeSecretaryoftheAppealPanel
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ANNEXURE2FEES
1. ThefeessetoutinthisAnnexurearepayableintermsoftheAct.
2 Paymentsmustbemadeasprescribedinregulation29.
FEES
Item Fee payable for Fees Payable N$1 Issueofenvironmentalclearancecertificate 3002 Applicationforamendmentofenvironmentalclearancecertificate 3003 Applicationfortransferofenvironmentalclearancecertificate 10004 Appealapplication 1000
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