ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR NAMIBIA S DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION NETWORK. Generic Environmental Management Plan

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1 ASSESSMENT FOR NAMIBIA S DIGITAL TERRESTRIAL TELEVISION NETWORK Generic Environmental Management Plan June 2013

2 ii TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS... II TABLE OF FIGURES... III APPENDICES... III ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS... IV 1. GENERAL INFORMATION PROJECT DESCRIPTION OBJECTIVES AND LEGAL OBLIGATION OBJECTIVE OF THE PLAN LEGAL OBLIGATION RESPONSIBILITIES AND MONITORING PROGRAM THE CONSULTANTS RESIDENT ENGINEER (RE) , HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTROL OFFICER (EHSCO) THE CONTRACTOR PROCEDURES CORRECTING NON-COMPLIANCE FINES AND PENALTIES FINES PENALTIES PLAN PLANNING PHASE CONSTRUCTION PHASE: POST CONSTRUCTION PHASE: OPERATIONAL PHASE:... 55

3 iii TABLE OF FIGURES Figure 1: Linkages between the various phases of the project including the site specific EIAs, the SEA and the compilation of the EMPs Figure 2: A-frame design Figure 3: An "air space safety gap" on an A-frame pole Figure 4: An insulated conductor on an 11kV line Figure 5: the HLPCD design (left) with a perching structure on top (right) APPENDICES APPENDIX A: USEFUL CONTACT INFORMATION APPENDIX C: POWER OUTPUT OF MASTS AND ASSOCIATED SAFE DISTANCES FOR RADITION APPENDIX C: NASTY NINE ALIEN INVASIVE SPECIES... 63

4 iv ABBREVIATIONS & ACRONYMS AIDS Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome dba Environmental noise measure, A-weighted Decibel EIA Environmental Impact Assessment EHSCO Environmental, Health and Safety Control Officer Enviro MC Enviro Management Consultants EMP Environmental Management Plan GPS Global Positioning System HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus I&APs Interested and Affected Parties ITU International Telecommunications Union MET Ministry of Environment and Tourism NBC Namibian Broadcasting Corporation RE Resident Engineer WHO World Health Organisation

5 1 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) is a specialised agency of the United Nations that acts as the global regulatory authority for spectrum usage. On the 17 th of June 2006, the ITU agreed on a new digital broadcasting plan for Europe, Africa (including Namibia), the Middle East and Iran. This plan enacts the migration from analogue to digital broadcasting and sets the transitional period from the 17 th of June 2006 to the 17 th of June As part of this digital migration program, the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) intends to expand its network to cater not only for the migration process but also for better service provision to areas with poor service. The NBC aims to install 41 masts with associated infrastructure countrywide. In line with the Environmental Management Act of 2007, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is required for the construction of communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables. For this reason, three Environmental Management Consultancies were commissioned to ensure that all biophysical and social implications of the project are identified and mitigated. The three consultancies are Enviro Dynamics, Knight Piesold and Enviro MC. The consultants were each allotted a group of sites (See Figure 1). These sites were visited and assessed, EIA reports were written for each site and site specific Environmental Management Plans (EMPs), which assigned site-specific mitigation measures to certain issues, were drafted. As part of their responsibility, Enviro Dynamics was also tasked to conduct a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for all the sites collectively. The study was to build on the information obtained during the site specifc EIAs and was aimed at identifying strategic, cumulative and typical issues at a national level while highlighting highly sensitive sites. Derived from issues identified in the overall SEA and the site specific EIAs and EMPs, a generic Environmental Management Plan (EMP) (this document) which describes the general environmental conditions and requirements of all 41 sites had to be drafted. This EMP elaborates on practical measures that need to be taken to ensure that potentially negative impacts on the environment (ecological and social) are minimized or completely avoided, whilst the positive impacts are maximized. The

6 2 EMP covers all aspects of the project life cycle at each of the sites, including the planning, construction, and operational phases.

7 Project Outputs 3 Specialist inputs Secondary info SEA process Enviro Dynamics SEA Report Sensitivities Screening of sensitive sites Guides site-specific work ID of site-specific issues Generic EMP Lot 1 Knight Piésold Lot 2 Enviro Dynamics Lot 3 Enviro MC Site specific EIAs Site specific EIAs Site specific EMPs Site specific EMPs Figure 1: Linkages between the various phases of the project including the site specific EIAs, the SEA and the compilation of the EMPs. Site specific EIAs Site specific EMPs Site-specific EIA Reports Environmental input to best alternatives ID of site-specific impacts Site-Specific EMPs

8 4 2. OBJECTIVES AND LEGAL OBLIGATION 2.1. OBJECTIVE OF THE PLAN The objective of this Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is to describe mitigation, monitoring and institutional measures that must be taken during project planning, implementation, operation and decommissioning to eliminate offset or reduce adverse impacts to acceptable levels. Details related to mitigation and monitoring of potential environmental impacts are contained in the site-specific EMPs (See appendices to this document). The following table includes legislation, policies and guidelines, which has been reviewed and utilized for the development of this EMP. Environmental Management Act (2007) Nature Conservation Ordinance 4 of 1975 Communications Bill (2009) Namibian Communications Commission Act, Act 4 of 1992 Aviation Act (Act 74 of 1962) Labour Act (Act 11 of 2007) Water: o Water Act 54 of 1956, Section(s) 23 and 26 o Water Resources Management Act 24 0f 2004: Section(s) 28, 32, 33, 38, 45, 56, 57, 58, 59 and 63. Forestry Act (Act 27 of 2004)* Public Health and Safety: o The Atomic Energy and Radiation Protection Act (Act 5 of 2005) o Guidelines for Limiting Exposure to Time-Varying Electric, Magnetic and Electromagnetic flied (up to 300GHz) (April 1998) o Labour Act (1992) o Public Health Act 36 of 1919 National Heritage Act 27 of 2004* *Useful contact information is attached in Appendix A.

9 5 The process of compliance with the relevant legislation, policies and guidelines in the table above has resulted in project and site-specific mitigation measures that will be implemented through the Generic and Site-Specific Environmental Management Plans. An example of how legislation has direct implications on the Generic and site-specific EMPs is indicated in Box 1. Here, the Forest Act (2001) stipulates that no tree, bush or shrub growing within 100 metres of a river, stream or watercourse may be removed. This specification is consequently included in the generic EMP. Forest Act of 2001: 22(1) (b) Unless otherwise authorised by this Act, or by a licence issued under subsection (3), no person shall on any land which is not part of a surveyed erven of a local authority area as defined in section 1 of the Local Authorities Act, 1992 (Act No. 23 of 1992) cut, destroy or remove any living tree, bush or shrub growing within 100 metres of a river, stream or watercourse. Box 1: Extract of the specifications of the Forest Act of LEGAL OBLIGATION This as well as the various sitespecific EMPs are legally binding documents in terms of the mentioned Acts and Ordinances, and in terms of the Construction Contract as signed by the relevant parties.

10 6 3. RESPONSIBILITIES AND MONITORING PROGRAM Copies of this Generic EMP as well as the various site-specific EMPs shall be kept at the site office and will be distributed to all senior contract personnel. All senior personnel shall be required to familiarize themselves with the contents of these documents. The implementation of this EMP requires the involvement of several stakeholders, each fulfilling a different but vital role to ensure sound environmental management during each phase of the project, including the planning, construction and operation phases. The roles and responisibilities of the key stakeholders are provided below: 3.1. THE CONSULTANTS During the planning phase of the project, the various consultants assessed the sites in their lots, by evaluating the physical and social environment of each site and determining the sensitivity of the site. Separate EIAs and site specific EMPs were then written to be included in the overarching SEA. Since the implementation process of the project is expected to extend over a number of years, site specific consultation was not practical during the assessment phases of the SEA. Several of the proposed sites exact positions have not been established yet, making consultation very difficult. It is also very likely that the local, regional and national government officials will change a number of times throughout the various stages of the project. Public Participation is therefore an important component of the project and the responsibility for implementation is shared between the environmental consultants (planning phase), the contractor (construction phase) and NBC (operational phase). The consultants will also be responsible for the periodic monitoring and evaluation of EMP implementation. The management and continuous monitoring of the implementation of the EMP will however be the responsibility of the Resident Engineer RESIDENT ENGINEER (RE) Any on-site decision making regarding environmental management are ultimately the responsibility of the RE. Therefore, the RE must immediately with the

11 7 commencement of the project, assign the role of an Environmental, Health and Safety Control Officer (EHSCO) to a competent member of his/her site supervising team. The RE shall assist the EHSCO where necessary and will have the following responsibilities in terms of the implementation of this EMP: Ensuring that the necessary environmental authorizations and permits have been obtained by the Contractor. Assisting the Contractor in finding environmentally responsible solutions to problems with input from the EHSCO where necessary. Ordering the removal of person(s) and/or equipment not complying with the EMP. Issuing fines for transgressions of site rules and penalties for contravention of the EMP. Providing input into the EHSCO's ongoing internal review of the EMP. This review report is monthly submitted to the Employer. 3.3., HEALTH AND SAFETY CONTROL OFFICER (EHSCO) The Environmental, Health and Safety Control Officer (EHSCO) will be a competent person determined by the RE to fulfil the role as the Employer s representative to monitor and review the on-site environmental management and implementation of both the generic EMP and the site-specific components by the Contractor. The EHSCO s duties will include the following: Assisting the RE in ensuring that the necessary environmental authorizations and permits have been obtained. Maintaining open and direct lines of communication between the RE, Employer, Contractor, and I&APs with regard to environmental matters. Regular site inspections of all construction areas with regard to compliance with the EMPs. Monitoring and verifying adherence to the EMPs and verifying that environmental impacts are kept to a minimum. Taking appropriate action if the specifications are not followed.

12 8 Assisting the Contractor in finding environmentally responsible solutions to problems. Monitoring the undertaking by the Contractor of environmental awareness training for all new personnel coming onto site. Advising on the removal of person(s) and/or equipment not complying with the specifications via the RE. Recommending the issuing of fines for transgressions of site rules and penalties for contraventions of the EMPs. Auditing the implementation of the EMPs and compliance with authorization on a monthly basis. Undertaking a continual review of the EMPs and recommending additions and/or changes to the document THE CONTRACTOR The contractor shall be responsible for the implementation of the EMP, on-site monitoring and evaluation of the EMP. The Contractor shall furthermore ensure that adequate environmental awareness training of senior site personnel takes place and that all construction workers receive an induction presentation on the importance and implications of the EMP. The presentation shall be conducted, as far as is possible, in the employees language of choice. As a minimum, training should include: Explanation of the importance of complying with the EMP. Discussion of the potential environmental impacts of construction activities. The benefits of improved personal performance. Employees roles and responsibilities, including emergency preparedness. Explanation of the mitigation measures that must be implemented when carrying out their activities. Explanation of the specifics of this generic EMP as well as the various sitespecific EMPs and its specifications (no-go areas, etc.). The contractor shall keep records of all environmental training sessions, including names, dates and the information presented.

13 9 4. STAKEHOLDER COMMUNIC ATION Consultation at site level was not conducted during the site specific EIAs, because: Some site information was not fixed yet, cautioning against creating expectations that cannot be met later on in the project. Of the prolonged period over which the project is expected to run. Many of the officials and local I&APs are likely to change throughout the course of the project and posing a risk that premature participation could rewus in information getin lost. Before commencing with construction, the following consultation processes should be completed: All land owners, local authorities (e.g. municipality and town council) and regional councils should be contacted once an optimal site has been determined to gather their inputs and make minor adjustments to the location of the site. Details of the relevant contact persons are listed in Appendix A below. A public meeting (if applicable) should be scheduled to ensure that the local community is aware of the development and to gather their inputs regarding the location of the site. Apart from this pre-construction requirements, specific communication measures that applies to all phases of the project are prescribed in the table below:

14 11 PROJECT PHASE WHO SHOULD BE COMMUNICATED WITH WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMUNICATION HOW SHOULD IT BE COMMUNICATED HOW FREQUENTLY WHAT SHOULD BE COMMUNICATED Prior to construction Landowner/ Local Municipality/ town council (as applicable) Environmental consultant In writing Prior to the construction period. Information regarding the proposed project. Invitation to a public meeting. Local community Environmental consultant With the help of the Prior to construction Invitation to a meeting. (where applicable) local authorities period. Construction Landowner/ Local Municipality/ town council (as applicable) Contractor In writing Prior to construction period. Obtain land for a construction camp. Operation (incl. Landowner/ Local NBC In writing Prior to maintenance The period that maintenance) Municipality/ town maintenance workers council (as applicable) will enter the area. Decommissioning Landowner NBC In writing Prior to decommissioning The period when decommissioning will take place and what such activities will entail. Local town council Municipality/ NBC In writing Prior to decommissioning Decommissioning of the masts should be communicated to the authorities.

15 12 4. PLAN 6.1. PLANNING PHASE IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Failure to meet Failure to include the The EMP and site-specific requirements Ensure that EMP forms part Contractor Tender tender EMP and site-specific shall be included in the tender documents of the tender documents. documentation, specifications requirements in the so that tenderers can make provision for EMP and site tender documents. the implementation of the EMP. specific Penalties for non-compliance to the EMP requirements should also be included in the tender documents, so that tenderers can be aware of the consequences of noncompliance. Tender specification for the contract must include provisions that require the use of local labour as much as possible. Failure to meet Transmission masts Where new transmission masts will replace Engineer to review plans Structural Tender the structural old masts, the old material should be re- and ascertain that EMP engineer specifications, specifications of used in the construction of the new masts specification is included in EMP infrastructure as far is practically possible. the tender documents. Roads No roads shall be constructed on slopes of Engineer to review plans Structural Tender more than 20% unless such roads follow and ascertain that EMP engineer specifications,

16 13 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE contours. In such areas, the contractor specifications are included EMP shall use existing roads or alternative in the tender documents. methods of construction. New road servitudes should be carefully considered. The surveyor must mark out the exact servitude and where trees are in the road reserve, the alignment needs to be changed to accommodate the trees. Powerlines Existing infrastructure should be used as far as possible. Should new access roads or power lines however be needed to the site, these should be located so that it follows contour lines as far as possible thereby minimising the impact of erosion and scarring. Power lines should be constructed below the skyline to minimize the visual impact Consider the following structural adaptations to mitigate the potential impact of the power lines on birds:

17 14 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE 1. Use an A-frame design for the power lines; Figure 2: design A-frame 2. Use an "air space safety gap" on the A-frame poles, wide enough to avoid being permanently active, but close enough to allow lightning strikes to bridge it (see illustration). Figure 3: An "air space safety gap" on an A-frame pole.

18 15 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE 3. If this is not possible, the conductors may also be insulated (see illustration below). Insulated conductor Figure 4: An insulated conductor on an 11kV line. 4. Adding a perch to the top of HLPCD poles lures the birds away from the potentially dangerous conductors (see illustration below). Figure 5: The HLPCD design (left) with a perching structure on top (right).

19 16 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Failure to ensure Failure to appoint an Appoint an EHSCO who will be responsible Records of training, Contractor, EMP, site-specific that the provisions EHSCO. for the monitoring and evaluation of the meetings and EHSCO. requirements. for the EMP are contractor s compliance to all provisions communication. implemented for of the generic EMP and the site-specific the duration of the components. project. Implement the environmental awareness training as stipulated in this plan. The EHSCO shall liaise with the environmental consultants regarding all issues related to community consultation and negotiation before construction commences. The EHSCO shall introduce him/herself to the neighbours, landowners and applicable authorities (see Appendix A), explaining that all complaints regarding the project should be directed to him/her. Should the contractor be obligated to camp on private or public property, he will arrange the exact campsite, remuneration, dates of occupation and any special conditions with the relevant

20 17 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE landowner at least one month prior to site establishment. Conflict with Improper or The contractor shall meet with the This should be done at least Contractor Written proof of landowners or insufficient landowner / representative of the one month in advance and communication. regulatory communication property, introduce himself and the written proof of such Contact details authority between contractor company he represents and explain the communication should be of contractor to and landowners or scope of the work. available at all times. be provided to regulatory authority The landowner /representative must have knowledge of the planned route and duration of work on the property prior to landowners/ regulatory authorities. the commencement of the work. This shall be done in due courtesy to the owner / representative. NBC s legal department needs to draft a consent letter that has to be signed by the owner of the property before any construction activity can start on the site. This form shall indicate: 1. That the detail of the project was discussed with the owner and that the owner understands the extent of the project. 2. It shall indicate the conditions to

21 18 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE the use of the land, especially with regard to the use of private roads, opening and closing of gates, construction times and a liability clause. 3. It shall furthermore indicate how future communication will be facilitated, i.e. a contact person on the construction team will be identified and contact numbers provided to the landowner. Employment Use of foreigners as The contractor should specify to the The EHSCO should ensure Contractor, Employment opportunities workforces, EHSCO and RE how many workers at that the use of local labour EHSCO records. resulting from the discrimination of which skills levels are required to perform is optimized by regularly project gender. the task and to indicate how many of reviewing employment these will be recruited locally. records to ensure that the A Locals First Policy should be adopted gender ratio is correct. whereby locals are recruited for the unskilled labour. At least 25% of recruits must be women and 25% must be youths between the age as specified by the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

22 19 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE No person younger than 18 years may be recruited for this project (Labour Act of 2007). Habitat Construction of the No-go areas specified in the site-specific The contractor is responsible Contractor, Materials to destruction and masts requirements should be indicated prior to for implementation and the EHSCO indicate no-go loss of biodiversity construction. Construction personnel EHSCO should frequently areas, permits. should be made aware of these areas and review the contractor s cautioned not to enter onto such areas. compliance to these All required permits (including a harvesting requirements. permit from Forestry should it be necessary to remove protected trees) need to be obtained before starting with construction. Refer to Site-specific EMPs to see the required permits per site and to Appendix A for Contact details. Negative effect Failure to comply to Ensure that all masts comply to the Obtain the Annexure 14 RE Annexure 14 on Civil Aviation civil aviation Annexure 14 requirements of the Aviation requirements. requirements Authority, and seek clearance from, or submit notifcaiton to the Director of Civil Aviation (DCA)to: 1. Notify the DCA of locality of mast sites where airfields are more than 8km from the site.

23 20 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE 2. Any mast to be erected within an 8km radius from any aerodrome, airfield, airstrip or airport needs clearance from the DCA in compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization. Refer to Site-specific EMPs to see the required DCA clearance requirements. All required clearances (within the 8km radius), and notifications (beyondthe 8km radius) need to be obtained before starting with construction. Refer to Appendix C for site procedures to be followed. Failure to Failure to register a Ensure that the local or regional authorities Meet with the authorities to EHSCO Obtain a implement the safe distance are aware of the radiation risks associated discuss the constraints. contact person s safe distance for servitude. with the mast by: details at the radiation. 1. Contacting the applicable Town council. Council or Regional Authority and informing them of the expected radiation output levels, and the associated safe distance. 2. Registering a servitude in NBC s name

24 21 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE around the mast based on the safe distances portrayed in Appendix C. 3. Ensuring that the applicable authority is aware that the removal of unauthorised or illegal squatters from such a servitude will fall under their authority.

25 CONSTRUCTION PHASE: IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE 1. SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT 1.1. Interaction with landowners and regulatory authorities Conflict with Improper or insufficient The contractor shall inform the owner or This should be done at Contractor Written proof of landowners or communication regulatory authority before entering onto least one month in communication. regulatory authority between contractor and the property, and shall arrange with the advance and written Contact details of landowners or regulatory owner or regulatory authority as may be proof of such contractor to be authority necessary to ensure free and communication should provided to unhampered entry to, and movement on be available at all times. landowners/ or over the property concerned, for the regulatory duration of the project. authorities. Any changes that might occur to the construction and maintenance programme, which could affect the landowners or regulatory authority, should be communicated to the appropriate persons.

26 23 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Appropriate contact numbers shall be made available to the landowner or regulatory authority, to ensure open channels of communication and prompt responses to any queries and claims. A register shall be kept of all complaints from landowners or regulatory authority. All claims shall be handled immediately to ensure timely rectification Access to private property (Subject to site specific requirements): Inconveniences to Movement of The contractors and their workforce may The rights if the Contractor, EHSCO Permission of land property owners contractors across not stray from the road passing through landowner shall be owner private property the property. Any deviation from the respected at all times agreed-upon road is subject to the and all staff shall be owner s permission. sensitised to the fact that Roads marked with no entry signs, shall not be used. they are working on private property. Fences or gates of landowners shall not be damaged when gaining access to the site. Gates and locks shall be regularly monitored to ensure that they are secure.

27 24 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Gates to be left as they are found. If found opened, they must be left open, and if closed, they must be closed again upon entry, unless otherwise arranged with the land owner Archaeology and cultural significant sites (Subject to site specific requirements): Loss of heritage Ignorance of If any archaeological or culturally Before commencing with Contractor, EHSCO GPS, demarcation construction team to significant site is discovered during the construction, the EHSCO material cultural, historical or course of the construction, the area shall should inform the archaeologically be cordoned off, and the EHSCO construction team to be significant finds. informed, who will, in turn, inform the on the look out for Monuments Council or an Archaeologist significant finds. These to verify the significance of the site (See would include any Appendix A for Contact Details). mounds, walls packed of Such a site shall be clearly marked and GPS readings taken. No artefacts shall be removed or damaged under any circumstances. stones, gravesites etc which may not have been noticed during the site specific assessments. All cultural sites should be clearly marked and left undisturbed during bush-clearing, construction and maintenance activities.

28 25 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Graveyards may not be intruded upon during construction, operation and maintenance activities No graves shall be moved Public Health and Safety: Negative impact on Movement of Heavy Provide for speed reduction by using Daily traffic schedule Contractor. Project schedule, road safety. vehicles road signs and other measures designed recorded by contractor road signs, assign to induce drivers to slow down. on site.. individuals to On gravel roads, the speed limit for trucks will be 40 km/h and for other vehicles, it is regulate vehicles and people. 60 km/h 80 km/h depending on the condition of the road. No off-road driving shall be allowed, demarcate roads clearly. All vehicles that transport materials to and from the site must be roadworthy. Drivers that transport fuel and other materials must have the appropriate Code C driver s licence. Loads upon vehicles must be properly secured to completely avoid items falling off the vehicle at any time.

29 26 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Health and safety of Insufficient provision for Adhere to the regulations pertaining to Regular visual inspection Contractor. Safety equipment. construction workers. the health and safety of Health and Safety (including the provision and records of safety Chemical toilets. the workers. of protective clothing) in the Labour Act equipment and material (Act No 11 of 2007). issued. Any person found not wearing the required safety gear could be fined according to the regulations of the Act. Potable water must be provided to workers to avoid dehydration. Portable toilets should be available at every construction and campsite in the following ratio: 2 toilets for females and one toilet for males clearly indicated as such. People responsible for cleaning these toilets should be provided with latex gloves and masks. NO person is allowed to smoke close to fuel storage facilities and in portable toilets at the construction site since the chemicals used in chemical toilets are highly flammable. No smoking signs should be put up in each of the toilets.

30 27 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Necessary precautions must be taken to protect the construction site against theft. Spreading of HIV/AIDS Interaction between Personnel should be properly educated Monthly written reports Contractor Training plan and construction personnel about the impact of HIV / AIDS and by the contractor and information and the community. barrier devices (e.g. condoms) and approved by the RE. materials. contraceptives provided. Barrier devices and Prostitution or sexual relationships contraceptives. between construction workers and locals will not be allowed on the campsite. Alcohol abuse. Shebeens/Cuca Shops At no stage may a construction worker Daily monitoring by Contractor Spot checks. located near the school. be allowed on site under the influence of Contractor. Immediate removal alcohol. Spot checks. from site. High Unemployment Outsiders are often Women should also be given the Site employment records RE, Contractor, Employment records rates. given the employment opportunity to be employed by the should be reviewed at EHSCO of site. opportunities. contractor. site meetings. Lack of skills. Gender inequality. 2. PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 2.1. Preparation of the CONSTRUCTION site: Unanticipated Insufficient preparation No go areas stipulated in the site specific Environmental consultant Environmental Material to indicate damage to the of construction site. EMP should be clearly demarcated. should predefine the site. consultant, EHSCO the boundaries fo

31 28 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE surrounding The predefined construction area shall be the site. environment clearly indicated and no damage to the environment surrounding the defined area will be allowed. Construction activities should be restricted to the footprint of the transmitter station. The predefined footprint area should be cleared of all foliage including shrubs and grasses to minimize fire risks. If new tracks are needed to provide access directly to the site, these tracks shall be demarcated to avoid the proliferation of tracks. No off-road driving shall be allowed. Stockpiling of materials on Demarcate and control access to a Daily monitoring by Contractor. Material to site. dedicated area to place materials such Contractor. demarcate the as bricks, sand, and stone in neat piles as Regular visual and materials laydown well as containers to store sensitive records inspection by the area. materials such as cement, steel and RE. ceramic products and consumables.

32 29 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE 2.2. Waste Management: Littering by Incorrect or infrequent Building rubble and construction waste Regular inspection on Contractor Appropriate rubble construction waste disposal of building should be stored in skips and regularly site. removal vehicle or rubble. removed off the site for disposal at an contract with rubble applicable municipal waste site. removal company. Wind blown construction Empty cement bags, plastics, wrapping Daily inspection and Contractor. Appropriate waste waste (e.g. cement waste, strapping, etc. to be secured in clean up. containers with lids. bags). containers as general waste to prevent wind-blown waste. Littering by domestic Domestic waste from The workforce must be sensitised to Daily inspection and Contractor. Waste bins with lids. waste construction team. dispose of waste in a responsible manner clean up. and not to litter, not at the construction site and not at the campsite (where a campsite is established). Sufficient waste bins should be supplied at both sites. Containers shall be provided with lid or netting to prevent the waste from being removed by scavengers or wind. Waste containers should not be over-filled.

33 30 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE No waste may be burned on site. All waste products must be removed to the nearest landfill site at regular intervals of at most two weeks. Illegal dumping and littering shall not be tolerated. Sites where waste is stored must be adequately protected from animals that might frequent the area Ensure that the campsites, the work site, and the surroundings are kept in a neat condition at all times and that windblown litter is cleared on a daily basis. Pollution caused by Accidental/ negligent Separate waste containers must be Daily inspection and Contractor, EHSCO Shovels, waste bags hazardous waste spillages from equipment provided for hazardous waste, potentially clean up. and container for working on site. hazardous waste, general waste, and hazardous waste on construction waste. Hazardous / harmful site. waste must be clearly distinguishable as such, displaying the required safety signs. Cement may not be mixed on open ground. A cement mixer, wheelbarrows or metal sheets should be supplied for this purpose.

34 31 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Pollution caused by Accidental/ negligent Accidential spills need to be cleaned up Daily inspection and Contractor, EHSCO Shovels, waste bags hazardous waste spillages from equipment immediately and treated as construction clean up. and container for working on site. waste. Cement bags should be properly hazardous waste on tied down when disposed of, to prevent site. windblown littering. All vehicles parked at the construction or campsite has to be equipped with drip trays. Areas shall be monitored for spills and any spills shall be contained, cleaned, and rehabilitated immediately. Oil contaminated soil must be collected, stored and removed for disposal at an appropriate waste storage facility. The area, from which the contaminated soil was taken, must be filled with new, uncontaminated soil from nearby. Both of the areas where soil has been excavated need to evened out to avoid erosion.

35 32 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Pollution caused by Accidental/ negligent In the event of a hazardous spill on site or Daily inspection and Contractor, EHSCO Shovels, waste bags hazardous waste spillages from equipment during transportation of these substances clean up. and container for working on site. to or from the site, the followings actions hazardous waste on must be taken: site. 1. Stop the source of the spillage immediately. 2. Immediately contain the spillage by shovelling a soil bund wall with around it. 3. Bigger spills can be treated on site with absorbent chemicals such as Peat-Sorb. 4. Scoop up the spill and place the spoiled soil in a sealed container. Dispose of it at an appropriate hazardous waste site. 5. Report the spill to the site supervisor. 6. Collect contaminated soil, water and other materials and dispose of it at an appropriate hazardous waste storage site. 7. Any rehabilitation activities needed because of an oil spill will be at the

36 33 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE cost of the contractor. Storage of hazardous Oil sludge, oily rags, contaminated spill Daily inspection and Contractor, EHSCO Shovels, waste bags materials. cleanup materials, contaminated soils, clean up. and container for used oils, fuel, paints, grease, and solvents hazardous waste on and other hazardous materials should be site. stored in drums or other suitable containers, which must be labelled, sealed and removed from the site to an appropriate disposal site or recycling facility. Fuel tanks must be properly bunded. The volume of the bunded area must be sufficient to hold 1.5 times the capacity of the storage tanks. The floor of the bunded area must be impermeable and the sides high enough to achieve the 1.5 times holding capacity. In case of accidental spills, the contaminated soil must be suitably disposed of in a container for hazardous waste. Hazardous substances should be stored in a well-ventilated area, and behind lock and key.

37 34 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Pollution caused by Chemical toilets, making Portable chemical toilets must be used on Inspection daily and Contractor. Chemical toilets. ablution waste use of bushes. site. The liquid waste from these toilets product use reports. may not be dumped in the veld. It should be stored in sealable drums out of direct sunlight and removed by trucks to a nearby municipal sewerage site at least once a week or when necessary. Spillages or leakages to be cleaned-up and fixed immediately Temporary CAMPSITES (Subject to site specific requirements): Negative impact on Locality of the campsite. Construction team employees should be Record and map area Contractor, RE, Contact details of the social and accommodated in the nearest Town, if allocated and approved relevant authorities/ relevant authorities ecological practically possible. as campsite by the landowners. or landowners. environment. If impossible, the locality of the campsite must adhere to the following specifications: relevant authorities and/or owners of the land.

38 35 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE 1. The campsite must be erected on an area where the least possible damage will be inflicted on the environment and away from waterways and roads (to avoid a visual impact). However, the site must be accessible, enabling the movement of people and vehicles preferably close to existing tracks, on already disturbed ground. 2. The site must not be in close proximity of pensioner pay-out points and shebeens. The land use and ownership of the proposed site must be determined beforehand. 3. Permission must be obtained from relevant authorities and/or owners of the land where the construction campsite will be erected.

39 36 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Establishment of the The campsite should adhere to the EHSCO to ensure that the Contractor, EHSCO Materials to fence-off campsite following requirements: campsite complies to all the camp site and to 1. The campsite must be fenced-off, access should be controlled and no unauthorized access is allowed within the boundaries of the campsite. 2. The contractor should in no way requirements. mark large trees with. Ablution facilities. Potable water. Fire extinguishers. First Aid Kits. permit or allow prostitution to take place at the campsite. 3. Food and cooking facilities i.e. small stoves should be provided to the workforce to minimise the need for firewood or fires. 4. Campsites should not be located in an area that is situated within the migratory path of large mammals. 5. Designated access roads to the campsite should be used at all times and NO off-road driving is allowed. 6. Large trees (>20cm diameter), found within the campsite, may not be removed.

40 37 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE 7. The campsite should have ablution facilities available, separately for men and woman (in the ratio 1:2) and clearly indicated as such. These facilities may not be located within 100 m of any river, stream channel, pan, dam, or borehole (even if the water source is dry) and should be maintained in a hygienic and good working order. 8. Potable water must be supplied to construction workers residing at the construction camp. Fire extinguishers, first aid kits and any other relevant safety equipment must be easily accessible at all times. A designated equipment workshop and washbay should be made available at the campsite. Daily monitoring by Contractor. Regular visual and records inspection by the RE. Contractor. Oil-water separator, drip trays

41 38 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE These areas should be lined with a bunded, concrete slab and connected to an oil-water separator, to ensure that oil or diesel does not drip onto the soil. Drip trays should be available for all parked vehicles. The drip trays should be cleaned every morning and the spillage handled as hazardous waste. Equipment shall not be serviced on the construction site, but only at the designated area at the campsite Dust Control: Dust generation Dust generated during All construction areas should regularly be Visual monitoring for dust Contractor. Water tanker. construction. wetted by a water tanker, especially nuisance by contractor areas that are frequented by heavy and RE. vehicles Noise Control: Noise generation Noise from vehicles and Construction work that could cause noise Daily monitoring. Contractor, RE. Measurement construction activities. should be restricted to normal working equipment for hours. ambient noise levels.

42 39 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Construction activities should be discontinued during nighttime (20h00 to 07h00) unless permission is obtained from the landowner/councillor and surrounding neighbours. Noise from heavy and World Health Organisation (WHO) Measurement of Contractor, RE. Measurement light vehicles. standards for ambient noise levels for day ambient noise levels, equipment for and night are 55 dba and 45 dba should there be ambient noise levels. respectively on the outside of dwellings. complaints from nearby Investigate the use of construction residential land users. vehicles without reversing beepers. Rather use flagmen and flashing lights in hazardous situations Construction of infrastructure (Subject to site specific requirements): Negative impact on Construction activities Where possible, vehicle movement shall Site instruction by the RE Contractor, RE Knowledge on surrounding associated with the be restricted to the existing roads and on the route and record recognised industry environment or construction of access tracks. Vehicles should be driven of compliance. standards and existing infrastructure. infrastructure. at moderate speeds and special care equipment should be taken, especially in wet manufacturer weather, to avoid eroding tracks. recommendations. Multiple tracks or track proliferation are to be avoided at all times.

43 40 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE All disturbed areas shall be reshaped to their original contours; as close as possible to the natural conditions before construction commenced, including the road reserve, detours and temporary access routes Sand excavation and borrow pits (Subject to site specific requirements): Sand excavation sites Sand mining Before considering the construction of a new excavation site, the contractor should determine whether local suppliers of sand are available, and investigate the feasibility of buying sand. Should no local suppliers be available, the constractor must enquire about existing, local excavation sites, in which case the land owner and traditional authority should be contacted before exploiting the source. Contractor and environmental consultant to visit all potential excavation sites. Environmental consultant to monitor. Contractor Knowledge on recognised industry standards and equipment manufacturer recommendations.

44 41 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Should none of the abovementioned options be available, the following will apply with regard to the excavation of new sand excavation sites: 1. Prior to excavation, develop a plan for approval that indicates the required resources and sensitive areas that may not be mined (indication of the mature trees). 2. The removal of sand at excavation sites shall be focused where the least significant vegetation exists. 3. Liaise with the applicable local headmen and residents regarding the location of excavation sites. 4. Topsoil (the top layer of organic material, even if the topsoil in nonexistent, the top 300mm layer of organic material) at borrow pits shall be stockpiled separately and the stockpile maintained for use at the end of the contract to rehabilitate the excavation sites.

45 42 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE 5. All excavation sites must be rehabilitated after the decommissioning of the project to resemble conditions prior to construction. Level the excavation site, replace topsoil and rip areas where compaction has taken place. 3. BIOLOGICAL ENVIRONMENT 3.1. Surface and ground water resources (Subject to site specific requirements): Obstruction of surface Construction activities, A buffer zone of at least 15m should be Contractor to enforce Contractor, EHSCO Materials to water sources equipment or personnel established between newly constructed and EHSCO to monitor. immediately contain power lines or roads and water bodies. Inspection daily, spills. A stream or riverbed should not be obstructed with vegetation or any other materials cleared during bush clearing. reporting, and regular clean up. Shovels and waste bags on site. Waste containers. Naturally occurring water sources may not be used for any personal hygiene -, washing or recreational activities.

46 43 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Water wastage Indifference of personnel Water should be used sparingly Daily inspections and Contractor. Awareness raising when using water during throughout the construction of the condition reports. material, e.g. posters. the construction process development. It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure that water conservation is strictly enforced. Water may only be taken from private, communal, or government-owned property on a basis agreed upon between the Contractor and such owner Should the contractor be required to use water from a natural source, the contractor shall supply a method statement to that effect for approval Soil conservation (Subject to site specific requirements): Soil Erosion Movement of heavy In mountainous / rough terrain, the Regularly check routes Contractor, EHSCO Materials to minimize vehicles on steep slopes, contractor shall be responsible for any for signs of erosion. or avoid erosion, e.g. through drainage lines reasonable prevention of soil erosion (i.e. Immediately address any gabions where and existing scars or gabions, berms). signs of erosion. necessary dongas. Erosion and drainage problems must be minimised by avoiding tracks crossing contours at right angles.

47 44 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Measures must be put in place to avoid erosion at river and stream channel crossings, and at places where existing erosion scars and dongas are encountered to avoid any further erosion at these points. These may include the use of gabions or berms. Deep ruts and inaccessible sections must be repaired to avoid vehicles having to drive around bad sections (i.e. mud, deep ruts, and loose sand) thereby creating new tracks Fauna (Subject to site specific requirements): Damage or Vehicles or construction Snaring, poaching, killing, taunting, Contractor to enforce, Contractor, EHSCO Materials used to disturbance to fauna personnel. collecting, smuggling, or abuse of wild or EHSCO to monitor and avoid bird collisions, domestic animals is prohibited. raise awareness amongst e.g. diverters

48 45 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Breeding sites of raptors and other wild birds must not be disturbed. Nests may not be removed or damaged. Young chicks and eggs may not be removed from the nests Bird flappers and raptor perches should be added to newly constructed powerline structures at those locations specified in the site specific requirements. During construction all bird-power line or mast interactions must be reported to the RE, who will notify the specific environmental consultant. Termite mounds should only be disturbed if they pose a significant technical constraint. Only termite mounds inside the construction footprint should be demolished. Care should be taken when demolishing the termite mounds, since many other animals, other than termites, live inside these mounds. Some of which can threaten the safety of people. personnel.

49 46 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Underground burrows must not be flushed, closed up, or destroyed, on purpose, even if within the servitude area. No domestic animals (such as cows, chickens, dogs, cats, goats or sheep) may be kept either at the campsite on the construction site since they can introduce diseases or interbreed with the animals occurring naturally in the area. No domestic or wild animals belonging to the landowner may be caught and killed, unless written consent was given by the owner of the animal Flora (Subject to site specific requirements): Loss of diversity, Removal or damaging of The construction area should be clearly Photographic records of Contractor Photographic endemism and vegetation by members demarcated and any activity resulting in site before construction Contactor records. protected species. of the construction team. the chopping down of trees or removal starts. of vegetation without the required Regular review of authorization is strictly prohibited. photographic records. No vegetation outside of the predefined construction area may be removed or damaged during construction.

50 47 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Larger tree specimens (>20 cm diameter) and protected species (refer to sitespecific requirements) should be marked with red and white tape and conserved during the course of the project. The only land that may be cleared is the area upon which buildings will be erected, the access roads and power line routes (and the associated servitudes). Should some protected trees have to be removed during the construction phase a policy of reintroducing 2 specimens for every specimen removed should be implemented. The necessary permits to remove such trees would have to be obtained from Forestry prior to the removal (See Appendix A for contact details). No collection of flora for own use or the ornamental market is allowed to take place throughout the area.

51 48 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Contractors must supply their workers with food and cooking appliance (e.g. stoves) to minimize the use of firewood or fires; no live natural vegetation may be used for firewood. No plant material removed during bush clearing may be used by the contractor as firewood, unless this material was bought from the landowner. The removal of any economically valuable trees or bushes shall be negotiated with the landowner and written consent must be given for the action. The landowner is to be compensated for these trees. The removal of culturally important trees should be carefully considered and when the removal is deemed necessary, compensation should be arranged (According to the Communal Land Reform Act No 5 of 2002).

52 49 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE All alien invasive plants and declared weeds that occur on the construction site should be identified and eradicated (see Appendix C) 3.5. Veldfire prevention: Spreading of veldfires Construction Any cases of veld fires caused during the Daily monitoring by Contractor. Fire extinguishers, workers/construction construction period must be reported Contractor. people that know team. immediately. Damage caused by these Regular visual and how to handle the fires will be remedied by the contractor. records inspection by the equipment. No If the need to make a fire at the construction site arises, such a fire must RE. smoking signs near fuel storage areas.. be made inside a container or on the ground, inside a shallow hole, surrounded by rocks. All fires must be extinguished when there is no one supervising it and all ash must be cleaned up. Fire fighting equipment must be kept in close proximity to where work is taking place, at all times during construction.

53 50 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE At least two foam fire extinguishers must be kept in close proximity to fuel kept on site. There should be trained personnel to handle this equipment Aesthetic quality (Subject to site specific requirements): Visual impact Construction of mast and Construction activities, campsites, service Regular visual and RE, Director of Civil Paint, wooden poles, associated infrastructure roads and waste sites, should not be records inspection by the Aviation. indigenous trees. close to populated areas located within 1 kilometre (minimum for RE. Approval by the or areas that are hilly areas) of tourist lodgings or Director of Civil Aviation. frequented by tourists. frequented tourist areas. At sites with a high visual prominence (e.g. located close to a road or on slightly elevated ground) the following should be investigated (subject to approval from the Director of Civil Aviation): 1. Taller indigenous trees (Refer to sitespecific requirements) can be planted on the borders of the construction site. This, however, depends greatly on the surrounding vegetation type.

54 51 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Trees will not suffice on sites in the desert and succulent karoo vegetation type. 2. The equipment container and palisade fence should be painted brown or green (depending on the vegetation cover of the surrounding area) or covered with wooden poles to blend in with the surrounding area. 3. With the approval of the Director of Civil Aviation, masts should be painted grey to minimize the visual impact.

55 POST CONSTRUCTION PHASE: IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE 1.1. Rehabilitation of sites (Subject to site specific requirements): Negative effect on Leaving construction site All rehabilitation exercises shall be carried When the contractor Contractor, EHSCO Equipment for the surrounding without rehabilitating the out at the expense of the contractor, leaves the site, all to monitor. removal of materials environments. site. unless he can prove (beyond a doubt) building materials and and waste. that his actions were not responsible for waste (building, the damage. domestic, construction All oils spills still visible after construction activities have ceased shall be cleaned up. All maintenance equipment, surplus and hazardous waste) shall be removed and the site shall be left in a neat state. materials and temporary structures, fences and works of any kind must be removed from the site. Break up all bunds and all other concrete slabs and remove these, together with all waste concrete, to a recognised waste site. Remove all uncontaminated construction rubble (i.e. waste concrete).

56 53 Remove all remaining waste to an established waste disposal site. Damaged areas must be rehabilitated. Badly damaged areas shall be fenced to enhance rehabilitation Decommisioning of existing masts (Subject to site specific requirements):

57 54 Negative effect on the Decommissioning and According to the Ministry of Information NBC to indicate NBC, CRAN, MICT Performance surrounding removal of redundant and Communication Technology s (MICT) monitoring actions in Agreement with environment broadcasting Broadcasting Policy of 2009, all facility and their performance MICT. masts/towers network licensees must upon request lease agreement with the Co-sharing facilities to other licensed network MICT. agreement with operators. This entails the sharing of The monitoring actions other network facilities. By embarking on this co-sharing indicated/described in operators. process: the performance CRAN s all redundant or superfluous agreement should be broadcasting infrastructure or facilities need to be carried over in the co- conditions and the decommissioned and removed by the sharing agreement with special regulations owner of the broadcasting the other network associated with infrastructure within three months of operator. NBC s broadcasting signing of the lease agreement; The mitigation measures licence. decommissioned infrastructure should will also be incorporated be re-used in new infrastructure as far in CRAN s broadcasting as possible; conditions and will form the owner of the decommissioned part of the special infrastructure will be responsible for the regulations associated rehabilitation of the degraded site, with NBC s broadcasting including the removal of all waste licence. materials (i.e. domestic waste, infrastructure waste materials), redundant power and road infrastructure.

58 OPERATIONAL PHASE: IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Failure to properly Routine maintenance on All litter brought onto the site must be Keep record of the NBC Maintenance Keep records. dispose of litter and the site removed to the nearest municipal various actions requiring personnel waste during dumping site when leaving the site. No mitigation (as stipulated maintenance. domestic litter or superfluous maintenance here) and indicate how material may be left on the site. it was mitigated. Failure to maintain the The road leading to the site should road regularly be maintained. Any signs of erosion along the road or flooding caused by the road, should immediately be corrected by adding the required gabbions, berms or drainage structures. Failure to continuously Continue communication with the communicate with neighbours. Any issues raised by the surrounding neighbours should immediately be neighbours on issues of addressed. When passing through a concern. landowner s property ensure that gates are closed and locked.

59 56 IMPACTS REQUIRING SOURCES OF IMPACTS MEASURES MONITORING ACTIONS AND METHODS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REQUIRED FOR THE Failure to maintain NBC should regularly measure the acceptable radiation radiation output of each transmission mast. levels Should the output levels show signs of progressive increase it might be necessary to reduce the ouput levels. Any person found living within the registered safe distance servitude of the mast should be reported to the applicable authorities.

60 56 5. PROCEDURES CORRECTIN G NON-COMPLIANCE The Contractor shall comply with the environmental specifications and requirements on an ongoing basis and any failure on his part to do so will entitle the RE to impose a penalty. This applies to the generic EMP as well as the site-specific components. In the event of non-compliance the following recommended process shall be followed: The RE shall issue a notice of non-compliance to the Contractor, stating the nature and magnitude of the contravention. A copy shall be provided to the EHSCO. The Contractor shall act to correct the non-conformance within 24 hours of receipt of the notice, or within a period that may be specified within the notice. The Contractor shall provide the RE with a written statement describing the actions to be taken to discontinue the non-conformance, the actions taken to mitigate its effects and the expected results of the actions. A copy shall be provided to the EHSCO. In the case of the Contractor failing to remedy the situation within the predetermined timeframe, the RE shall impose a monetary penalty based on the conditions of contract. In the case of the Contractor being unable to remedy the situation due to permanent environmental damage already incurred, the RE shall impose a monetary penalty based on the conditions of contract. In the case of non-compliance giving rise to physical environmental damage or destruction, the RE shall be entitled to undertake or to cause to be undertaken such remedial works as may be required to make good such damage and to recover from the Contractor the full costs incurred in doing so. In the event of a dispute, difference of opinion etc, between any parties in regard to or arising out of interpretation of the conditions of the EMP, disagreement regarding the implementation or method of implementation of conditions of the EMP etc., any party shall be entitled to require that the issue be referred to independent specialists for determination. The RE shall at all times have the right to stop work and/or certain activities on site in the case of EMP non-compliance or failure to implement remediation measures.

61 57 6. FINES AND PENALTIES The following fines and penalties are in place for transgressions listed below. It will be issued after the procedure in Section 5 has been duly followed and only in severe cases and after repeated non-compliance. This applies to the Generic EMP as well as the Site-specific components. The RE shall be the judge as to what constitutes a transgression in terms of this document FINES Fines may be issued per incident at the discretion of the RE. Such fines will be issued in addition to any remedial costs incurred as a result of non-compliance with the EMP. The RE will inform the Contractor of the contravention and the amount of the fine, and will deduct the amount from monies due under the Contract. Fines for the activities detailed below, will be imposed by the RE on the Contractor and/or his Subcontractors. Any person, vehicle, plant, or thing related to the Contractors operations within the designated boundaries of a no-go area. Any vehicle guilty of reckless driving on or near the site, including driving at excessive speeds. Any vehicle driven and items of plant or materials parked or stored outside the demarcated boundaries of the site. Persons repeatedly walking outside the demarcated walking path on the site. Persistent and un-repaired spilling of hazardous materials and materials causing pollution. Failure to obtain the necessary approval from landowners or authorities to make use of the land for the proposed activity. N$2,000 N$1,000 N$2,000 N$1,000 N$3,000 N$2,000 Persistent littering on site. N$500 Individuals repeatedly not making use of the designated toilet facilities. N$200 Disposal of waste in a manner other than what was agreed upon on site or the prescribed method in the waste management plan section. Deliberate lighting of illegal fires on site (e.g. outside of the designated campsite). N$5,000 N$2,000

62 58 For each subsequent similar offence the fine may, at the discretion of the RE, be increased in value to a maximum of N$10, PENALTIES Where the Contractor inflicts non-repairable damage upon the environment or fails to comply with any of the environmental specifications, he shall be liable to pay a penalty fine over and above any other contractual consequence. The Contractor is deemed NOT to have complied with this Specification if: within the boundaries of the site, site extensions and haul/ access roads there is evidence of contravention of the Specification; environmental damage due to negligence; Safety of contractor personnel and public being compromised due to negligence; the Contractor fails to comply with corrective or other instructions issued by the Engineer within a specific time; the Contractor fails to respond adequately to complaints from the public; and Payment of any fines in terms of the contract shall not absolve the offender from being liable from prosecution in terms of any law. The RE will be responsible for a Report on the non-repairable damage and / or noncompliance with visual and other evidence as well as issuing the penalty to the contractor with the report attached. A copy must be handed to the EHSCO. The following penalties are suggested for transgressions: Actions leading to erosion: Oil spills: Damage to trees: A penalty equivalent in value to the cost of rehabilitation plus 20%. A penalty equivalent in value to the cost of clean-up operation plus N$1,000. A penalty to a maximum of N$5,000 shall be paid for each tree removed without prior permission, or a maximum of N$2,000 for damage to any tree, which is to be retained on site.

63 59 Damage to indigenous vegetation: Damage to sensitive environment: Damage to cultural sites: Damage to natural fauna: Poaching of animals: Accident due to safety negligence: A penalty equivalent in value to the cost of restoration operation plus N$2,000. A penalty equivalent in value to the cost of restoration operation plus 20%. A penalty to a maximum of N$100,000 shall be paid for any damage to any cultural historical site. A penalty to a maximum of N$2,000 for damages to any natural occurring animal. Person taken to court. A penalty to a maximum of N$20,000 or four years imprisonment or both for any contravention of the regulations in the Labour Act (2007) that could result in injuries to personnel or public.

64 60 APPENDIX A: USEFUL C ONTACT INFORMATION Contact details of I&APs with whom continued communication is required during the various phases of the project: APPLICABLE SITE CONTACT PERSON AFFILIATION TELEPHONE CELLPHONE Hardap Region Katrina Hanse- Himarwa Hardap Regional Council (063) Hardap Region Set Visser Hardap Regional Council (063) Hardap Region Rian McNab Hardap Regional Council (063) Hardap Region Rian McNab Hardap Regional Council (063) Hardap Region N. Goraseb Hardap Regional Council (063) Hardap Region Hon. Van Neel Hardap Regional Council (063) / (063) Karas Region Hon. B. Swartbooi Karas Regional Council (063) Karas Region Hon. J. Christiaans Karas Regional Council (063) N/A Karas Region Hon P. Ephraim Karas Regional Council (063) Karas Region Hon. E. Iita Karas Regional Council (063) Karas Region Hon. J. Scholtz Karas Regional Council (063) Omaheke Region Hon. L. Mcleod Omaheke Region Council (062) Omaheke Region Hon. E.G. Uanguta Omaheke Region Council (063) / Aroab Mr B Rooi Aroab Village Council (063) Aranos Mr. J. Jarson Aranos Village Council (063) Aussenkehr Mrs. Susanna Kadhikwa Aussenkehr, Primary School (063) Aussenkehr? Aussenkehr, Academy (063) Gibeon Sameul. E. Karigub Gibeon Village Council Gibeon Ian Links Tafelkop Farm owner (063) Gibeon Silas Amulungu I&AP Tses (063) Gochas S. Diergaardt Gochas Village Council (063) Kalkrand Nico Mucenga Kalkrand Village Council (063) Kalkrand Festus Alexander Lessee of farm Gurus

65 61 APPLICABLE SITE CONTACT PERSON AFFILIATION TELEPHONE CELLPHONE Kiriis Ost Mr. H. Kotze Kiriis Ost Farm owner (063) Koes Gielie Barnard Koes Town Council (063) Leonardville C. Boois Leonardville Town Council (062) Luderitz George Shinameni Luderitz Town Council (063) Nakop Mr. B. Tonnemacher Nakop Farm owner (063) Nakop Mr. E. Strauss Ukamas Farm owner (063) Noordoewer? Noordoewer Settlement office (063) Noordoewer Mr G. B. Garoeb EHW Baard, Primary School (063) Rosh Pinah Kauna Schroder SKEP (061) Rosh Pinah Ronnie Slabbert Namdeb (063) Rosh Pinah F. Santanbwa Ministry of Environment and Tourism (063) Rosh Pinah H. Tgahukununa Ministry of Environment and Tourism (063) Rosh Pinah P. Venda Ministry of Environment and Tourism (063) Rosh Pinah Antje Burke Enviro Science (061) Oranjemund Callie van Heerden Roshkor Township (063) Oranjemund Mauritius #Goseb Roshkor Township (063) Schlip Kobie Steyn Owner of farm (Alt 1 & 2) Schlip P. Olivier Owner of farm (Alt 3) (063) Eiseb 1 Mr Ace Kavari Farmer Eiseb 1 Mr Steve Kavari Farmer Epupa Mr Nguzu J P Muharukua Councillor: Epupa Constituency Epupa Mr Daniel Kuuoko Chief Clerk: Epupa Constituency Office (065) Epupa Mr Zeriapi Tjeundo Councillor: Opuwo Constituency Moltkeblick Mr Fred Kougo Manager for Environmental Management (061)

66 62 APPLICABLE SITE CONTACT PERSON AFFILIATION TELEPHONE CELLPHONE Moltkeblick Mr Mutrifa Urban Planner: Town Planning Division (061) Moltkeblick Mr Gerdus Burmeister Tenant of the Moltkeblick Erf (061) Okapaue Mr Gero Kubisch Farm owner (062) Okapaue Mr Peter Grüttemeyer Farm owner (062) Okapaue Mr Tas Bonzaaier Farm owner (062) Otjimbingwe Ephraim Resident of Otjimbingwe Otjimbingwe Mr U. Xoagub Councilor of Otjimbingwe Otjinene? Omaheke Regional Council (062) Outapi/Ruacana Mrs Sophia Shaningwa Governor of the Omusati Region (065) Outapi/Ruacana Ovitoto Mr Gervasius Kashindi Mrs Jeanette Kuhanga Director: General Services (065) Chief Regional Officer (067) Ovitoto Mr Kaujeua Ovitoto Constituency Rossing Erongo Regional Council Governing Body of the Region (064) Sesfontein Mr Petrus Ganuseb Chief: Nami Dama Community Sesfontein Mr Hendrik Gaobaeb Village Councillor? Kongola Mr Bernard S. Sibalatani Governor of the Caprivi Region (066) Kongola Mr Moffet Muneti Sileze Councillor of Kongola constituency (066) Omega Mr Maurus Nekaro Governor of Kavango Region (066) Omega Mr M.C. Kalyangu Councillor of Mukwe constituency (066)

67 63 APPLICABLE SITE CONTACT PERSON AFFILIATION TELEPHONE CELLPHONE Ndora Mr Maurus Nekaro Governor of Kavango Region (066) Ndora Mr M.C. Kalyangu Councillor of Mukwe constituency (066) Shamvura Mr Maurus Nekaro Governor of Kavango Region (066) Shamvura Mr M.C. Kalyangu Councillor of Mukwe constituency (066) Nkurenkuru Mr Maurus Nekaro Governor of Kavango Region (066) Nkurenkuru Mr E. Kakukuru Councillor of Mpungu Constituency (066) Tsumkwe Mr T Eiseb Governor of the Otjozondjupa Region (067) Tsumkwe Mr Moses K.!Coma Councillor of Tsumkwe Constituency (067) Tsumeb Mr Penda ya Ndakolo Governor of the Oshikoto Region (067) Tsumeb Mr Lebbius T. Tobias Councillor of the Tsumeb Constituency (067) /6 Okakuejo Mr Penda ya Ndakolo Governor of the Oshikoto Region (067) Okaukuejo Mr Lebbius T. Tobias Councillor of the Tsumeb Constituency (067) /6 Halali Mr Penda ya Ndakolo Governor of the Oshikoto Region (067) Halali Mr Lebbius T. Tobias Councillor of the Tsumeb Constituency (067) /6 Omithya Mr Penda ya Ndakolo Governor of the Oshikoto Region (067) Omithya Mr Penda ya Ndakolo Councillor of the Omithya consituency (067) Eenhana Mr Uusko Nghaamwa Governor of Ohangwena Region (065) Eenhana Mr K.M. Shinohamba Councillor of Eenhana Constituency (065)

68 64 Useful contacts for the acquiring of permits: PERMIT REQUIRED CONTACT PERSON TELEPHONE NUMBER Harvesting Permit Kavango Region Bukalo Forestry Office Hamoye Forestry Office Rundu Forestry office (066) (066) (066) Ohangwena Region Eenhana Forestry Office Okongo Forestry Office (065) (065) Otjozondjupa Region Grootfontein Forestry Office Kanovlei Forestry Office Tsumkwe Forestry Office Otjiwarongo Forestry Office (067) (067) (067) (067) Erongo Region Walvis Bay Forrestry Office (062) Caprivi Region Katima Mulilo Forestry Office Karas Region Keetmanshoop Forestry Office (066) Hardap Region Mariental Forestry Office (063) Omaheke Region Gobabis Forestry Office (063) /(062) Oshana Region Ongwediva Forestry Office (065) / A. Amon Omusati Region Outapi Forestry Office (065) National Heritage Council Rev. Salomon April Tel:

69 65 Waste Recycling Rent-a-drum: Johan Van Wyk

70 66 APPENDIX B: CIVIL AVIATION NOTIF ICATION / CLEARANCE LISTING AERODROME WITHIN 8KM SITES NEEDING TO COMPLY AERODROME MORE THAN 8KM SITES TO APPLY FOR WAIVER OF SITE REQUIRING WITH READ AND WHITE OF SITE; NOTIFY DCA OF SITE OF RED AND WHITE CLEARANCE MARKINGS ON TOWERS POSITION MARKINGS ON TOWERS Aranos Andara UHF Gochas Aroab Halali Aussenkehr Khorixas Corridor Koes Eenhana Leonardville Eiseb 1 Nakop Eiseb 2 Noordoewer Elandsfontein Oranjemund Epupa Uis Gibeon Kalkrand Keetmanshoop Kongola Kransberg Luderitz Maroelaboom Molteblick Ndoro Nkurenkuru Okakapue Os Okaukuejo Omega Omuthiya Otjimbingwe Otjinene

71 67 AERODROME WITHIN 8KM SITES NEEDING TO COMPLY AERODROME MORE THAN 8KM SITES TO APPLY FOR WAIVER OF SITE REQUIRING WITH READ AND WHITE OF SITE; NOTIFY DCA OF SITE OF RED AND WHITE CLEARANCE MARKINGS ON TOWERS POSITION MARKINGS ON TOWERS Outapi Ovitoto Rosh Pinah Rossing Ruacana Schlip Sesfontein Shamvura Tsumkwe

72 68 APPENDIX C : POWER OUTPUT OF MAST S AND ASSOCIATED SAFE DISTANCES FOR RADITION

73 69 APPENDIX C: NASTY NINE ALIEN INVASIVE SPECI ES

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