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WOLF BRIQUETTES CC
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN:
WOLF BRIQUETTES PROCESSING FACTORY AND STORAGE FACILITY, USAKOS ERONGO REGION
APP-002232 December 2020
Contact: +264 85 732 8952 | [email protected]
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INTRODUCTION .................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
THE FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL ....................................................................................... 8
Makara Bush Products .......................................................................................................... 10
Wolf Briquettes Activities in Usakos, Erongo Region .............................................................. 10
Enviro-Legal Context ............................................................................................................. 14
EIA Screening and Scoping Process ................................................................................. 15
The EIA Practitioner ....................................................................................................... 16
EIA (EMP) Scoping methodology ................................................................................................... 18
Information collection ........................................................................................................... 18
Environmental Management plan ......................................................................................... 18
Stakeholders (including IAPs) Engagement Process ................................................................ 19
Wolf Briquettes stakeholders ......................................................................................... 20
Steps in the Stakeholders and IAPs engagement process................................................. 20
Summary of issues raised ............................................................................................... 21
Legal framework .......................................................................................................................... 22
applicable laws and policies .................................................................................................. 23
Description of the existing briquettes processing and storage activities ......................................... 26
Briquettes processing Activities ............................................................................................. 26
Material Sourcing, FSC requirements and Infrastructure ................................................. 26
Weighing and Transportation ......................................................................................... 29
Charocoal Waste Fines Delivery ..................................................................................... 29
Charcoal waste fines offloading (Fines Depot) ................................................................ 30
Charcoal Waste Fine Crushing (Hammer Mill crusher) ..................................................... 31
Pressing Process ............................................................................................................ 32
Drying, Storage and Packaging ....................................................................................... 33
Loading and Transportation ........................................................................................... 35
Water Management ...................................................................................................... 35
Ablution facilities and Effluents Management ................................................................ 35
Power Supply ................................................................................................................ 35
Refuelling and maintenance of generators ..................................................................... 36
Waste Management ...................................................................................................... 36
Usakos Municipal Waste Landfill .................................................................................... 38
Employees ..................................................................................................................... 39
Wolf briquettes storage facility infrastructure ....................................................................... 39
CONTENTS
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TransNamib’s Future Plans of the Old Locomotive Station ...................................................... 39
Infrastructure to The Old TransNamib locomotive station ...................................................... 41
Description of the current environment ........................................................................................ 46
Landscape and elevations ..................................................................................................... 46
Land use ............................................................................................................................... 46
Climate ................................................................................................................................. 48
Temperature ................................................................................................................. 48
Clouds ........................................................................................................................... 49
Rainfall .......................................................................................................................... 50
Wind Speed ................................................................................................................... 51
Wind Direction .............................................................................................................. 52
Biodiversity ........................................................................................................................... 53
Flora and Fauna ............................................................................................................. 53
Water ................................................................................................................................... 55
Regional hydrogeology .................................................................................................. 55
Air quality ............................................................................................................................. 57
Activities Associated with Air Quality Aspect .................................................................. 57
Noise .................................................................................................................................... 58
Sensitive Receptors ............................................................................................................... 58
Wolf Briquettes Processing Plant.................................................................................... 58
Wolf Briquettes Storage Warehouse .............................................................................. 59
Archaeology .......................................................................................................................... 60
Socio-Economics ................................................................................................................... 60
Identification of Environmental aspects and impacts and Impact Assessment ................................ 62
Environmental Management Plan ................................................................................................. 69
Objectives and Targets .......................................................................................................... 69
Organisational capacity and competence ............................................................................... 71
General Manager ........................................................................................................... 71
Safety Health, Environmental and Social Representative (SHES) ...................................... 71
Employees ..................................................................................................................... 72
Emergency Preparedness and Response ................................................................................ 72
Grievance mechanism ........................................................................................................... 73
External communications ...................................................................................................... 73
Action Plans To Achieve Objectives........................................................................................ 73
Impact Assessment Conclusion....................................................................................... 85
References ................................................................................................................................... 86
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Map indicating location of Wolf Briquettes Processing Plant ................................................................... 12
Figure 1-2: Locality Map to Wolf Briquettes Processing Factory and Storage Warehouse area .............................. 13
Figure 4-1: Wolf Briquettes Infrastructure Map ...................................................................................................... 28
Figure 4-2: Charcoal delivery route to wolf briquettes processing plant .................................................................... 30
Figure 4-3: Charcoal Fines Depot area ..................................................................................................................... 31
Figure 4-4: Hammer Mill Crusher at the Charcoal Crashing Area ................................................................................. 32
Figure 4-5: The Briquettes Press and Mixing Machine ................................................................................................ 33
Figure 4-6: The surrounding area of the wolf briquettes plant used as Additional drying space for briquettes ......... 34
Figure 4-7: Storage and drying room in the old locomotive station workshop ....................................................... 34
Figure 4-8: Toilet Facilities........................................................................................................................................ 35
Figure 4-9: Diesel Generator .................................................................................................................................... 36
Figure 4-10: Waste generation points in the briquettes making process (Diekman 2018) ........................................ 37
Figure 4-11: Additional waste identified and existing infrastructure (Diekman 2018) .............................................. 38
Figure 4-12: Usakos Landfill Site and Wolf Briquettes Project Site ........................................................................... 39
Figure 4-13: Infrastructure map to Wolf Briquettes Storage Warehouse and the Historically disturbed areas by coal
storage and locomotive activities ........................................................................................................................ 45
Figure 5-1: Landscape map to Usakos Town and Wolf Briquettes Processing Plant .................................................... 47
Figure 5-2: Climate summary of Usakos (Weather Spark 2020) .................................................................................. 48
Figure 5-3: Average hourly temperature of Usakos (Weather Spark 2020) ............................................................. 49
Figure 5-4: Cloud Cover in Usakos (Weather Spark 2020) ........................................................................................... 50
Figure 5-5: Average Monthly Rainfall (Weather Spark 2020) ...................................................................................... 51
Figure 5-6: Average Wind speed (Weather Spark 2020) ............................................................................................. 52
Figure 5-7: Wind direction in Usakos (Weather Spark 2020) ...................................................................................... 53
Figure 5-8: Biodiversity map of Usakos area ............................................................................................................ 54
Figure 5-9: IUCN finding within 25km radius of wolf briquettes processing plant's flora and fauna (IUCN 2020). ..... 55
Figure 5-10: Khan River catchment in relation to wolf briquettes processing plant location ................................... 56
Figure 5-11: Receptors Map to the Briquettes processing plant ............................................................................... 59
Figure 5-12: Receptors map to the Briquettes Warehouse Facility ................................................................................. 59
Figure 7-1: Proposed Environmental Management System implementation approach (ISO 14001:2015) ................ 69
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1: EMP Screening and Scoping Process ......................................................................................................... 15
Table 1-2: The Environmental project team ............................................................................................................... 17
Table 2-1: Scoping report requirements stipulated in the EIA regulation ................................................................... 18
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Table 2-2: Wolf Briquettes Stakeholders ..................................................................................................................... 20
Table 2-3: Stakeholders and IAPs Engagement process .............................................................................................. 20
Table 3-1: Relevant legislation and policies for the Briquettes Making Activities ...................................................... 24
Table 4-2: FSC Wood Species converted to charcoal and approximate tonnage produced (Diekmann 2019). .......... 29
Table 4-3: FSC Charcoal waste fines mass conversion factor to Briquettes (Diekmann 2019). .................................. 29
Table 4-1: Existing infrastructure at the Old TransNamib Locomotive Station ............................................................. 42
Table 6-1: Criteria for assessing Impacts .......................................................................................................................... 63
Table 6-2: Environmental and Social aspect, impacts and potential impacts associated with the Briquettes processing
and storage activity ............................................................................................................................................... 64
TABLE 7-1: Environmental Mitigation Measures and Commitments – Charcoal Waste Fines Delivery to Project Site
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Table 7-2: Environmental Mitigation Measures and Commitments – Offloading and Stockpiling of Charcoal Waste
Fines 76
Table 7-3: Environmental Mitigation Measures And Commitments – Hammer Mill Crushing And Mixing ............... 78
Table 7-4: Environmental Mitigation Measures and Commitments – Drying Storage and Packaging ....................... 80
Table 7-5: Environmental Mitigation Measures and Commitments – Maintenance Activities ................................... 81
Table 7-6: Environmental Mitigation Measures and Commitments- Social Issues & Training ................................... 83
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A: FSC Certified wood suppliers .......................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix B: Stakeholders Database ................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix C: Stakeholders Engagement Process ................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix C1: Site Notices ................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix C2: Minutes to meeting and site visit with Usakos Town Council....................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix C3: Minutes to meeting with MHSS and Usakos Town Council .......................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix C4: Comments and Issues raised by the MHSS’s Audit ....................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix C5: Distribution of the EMP to Authorities ......................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix D: Issues Response Report .................................................................................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Appendix E: CV .................................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
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ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS
Below a list of acronyms and abbreviations used in this report.
Acronyms / Abbreviations
Definition
°C Degree Celsius
°F Fahrenheit
CC Closed Corporate
EAPAN Environmental Assessment Professionals’ Association of Namibia
EIA Environmental Impact Assessment
EMP Environmental Management Plan
FSC Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
IN Inches
IUCN International Union of Conservation of Nature
Km Kilometres
kva Kilovolt Ampere
MEFT Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism
MEFT: DEA Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism: Department of Environmental Affairs
MHSS Ministry of Health and Social Services
MLSW Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare
mm millimetre
mph Miles Per Hour
NFSS National Forest Management Standard
P&C Principles and Criteria
UTC Usakos Town Council
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INTRODUCTION
THE FOREST STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL
The information presented in this section is referenced from (FSC, 2019) and the Chain of Custody procedure
(Diekmann, 2019) and (FSC-STD-NAM-01-2019)
The National Forest Management Standard (NFSS) for the Republic of Namibia is based on Version 5 of the
Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) Principles and Criteria (P&C). The FSC national standard development
process for Namibia was initiated in 2017, based on a voluntary, democratic, and participatory model. Six
representatives were selected in Namibia to assist with the process of adapting the requirements to the
national context along with engaging local stakeholders during the development process. The standard
development group was chamber-balanced, with 2 representatives per interest group (social, environmental
and economic) (FSC, 2019). The Standard aims to provide a holistic approach to the responsible
management of Namibia’s forest resources whilst conserving and restoring the ecosystem and protecting
workers rights. The scope of the FSC standard for Namibia includes natural forests (inclusive of bush
thickening species) and non-timber forest products such as venison products and Marula fruit. It is applicable
to large industrial forest organizations, medium scale farm owners/manager, smallholders and community-
managed forests. This standard is not applicable to plantation forests. The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)
in Namibia only certifies Charcoal/ Briquette if the manufacturer can prove that it complies with the FSC
requirements stipulated in:
• FSC-STD-NAM-01-2019 The FSC National Forest Stewardship Standard for the Republic of Namibia.
The standard was effective as of the 1st of April 2020.
FSC is an international organization that provides a system for voluntary accreditation and independent third
party certification. This system allows certificate holders to market their products and services as the result
of environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial and economically viable forest management. FSC also sets
standards for the development and approval of FSC Stewardship Standards which are based on the FSC
Principles and Criteria (FSC-STD-NAM-01-2019). In addition, FSC sets standards for the accreditation of
Conformity Assessment Bodies (also known as Certification Bodies) that certify compliance with FSC’s
standards. Based on these standards, FSC provides a system for certification for organizations seeking to
market their products as FSC certified.
FSC has 25 years of experience in sustainable forest management. FSC use their expertise to promote the
reasonable management of the world’s forest, bringing together experts from the environmental, economic
and social spheres, with a mission to promote environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and
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economically visible management of the world’s forests and a vision to recognize the true value of forest
and fully incorporated into society worldwide. FSC is the leading catalyst and defining force for improved
forest management and market transformation, shifting the global forest trend towards sustainable use,
conservation, restoration, and respect for all. To achieve all this FSC has developed a set of ten principles
and 70 criteria that apply to FSC-certified forests around the world. The principles include the following:
1.1.1 Principle #1: Compliance with laws
The Organization shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations and nationally-ratified international
treaties, conventions and agreements.
1.1.2 Principle #2: Workers' rights and employment conditions
The Organization shall maintain or enhance the social and economic well-being of workers.
1.1.3 Principle #3: Indigenous peoples’ rights
The Organization shall identify and uphold indigenous peoples’ legal and customary rights of ownership, use
and management of land, territories and resources affected by management activities.
1.1.4 Principle #4: Community relations
The Organization shall contribute to maintaining or enhancing the social and economic well-being of local
communities.
1.1.5 Principle #5: Benefits from the forest
The Organization shall efficiently manage the range of multiple products and services of the Management
Unit to maintain or enhance long term economic viability and the range of environmental and social benefits.
1.1.6 Principle #6: Environmental values and impact
The Organization shall maintain, conserve and/or restore ecosystem services and environmental values of
the Management Unit, and shall avoid, repair or mitigate negative environmental impacts.
1.1.7 Principle #7: Management planning
The Organization shall have a management plan consistent with its policies and objectives and proportionate
to scale, intensity and risks of its management activities. The management plan shall be implemented and
kept up to date based on monitoring information in order to promote adaptive management. The associated
planning and procedural documentation shall be sufficient to guide staff, inform affected stakeholders and
interested stakeholders and to justify management decisions.
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1.1.8 Principle #8: Monitoring and assessment
The Organization shall demonstrate that progress towards achieving the management objectives, the
impacts of management activities and the condition of the Management Unit, are monitored and evaluated
proportionate to the scale, intensity and risk of management activities, in order to implement adaptive
management.
1.1.9 Principle #9: High conservation values
The Organization shall maintain and/or enhance the high conservation values in the Management Unit
through applying the precautionary approach.
1.1.10 Principle #10: Implementation of management activities
Management activities conducted by or for the Organization for the Management Unit shall be selected and
implemented consistent with the Organization’s economic, environmental and social policies and objectives,
and in compliance with the Principles and Criteria collectively.
MAKARA BUSH PRODUCTS
In 2013, Wolfhart Diekmann and Michael Von Hacht started the first Charcoal factory in Otjiwarongo,
Otjozondjupa Region and called it Makara Bush Products CC. In 2017, their association ended. Makara Buch
Products CC Charcoal making activities is still existent in Otjiwarongo. Wolfhart Diekmann identified the
locally produced Namibian charcoal was being exported to South Africa as an unprocessed product. The
South African market would then process and export the charcoal to international markets as a local product.
This left no identity and recognition to its Namibian Supplier. The gap in the process, lead to an opportunity
to locally produce and process the charcoal, thus giving it a Namibian identity and diversity in the charcoal
making industry. It was then that Wolfhart Diekmann established a briquette making factory (Wolf
Briquettes CC) in Otjiwarongo. In October 2019, W.Diekmann expanded its operations to Usakos, Erongo
Region where a briquettes processing factory was established to undertake similar activities to its
predecessor in Otjiwarongo.
This Environmental Management Plant report is specific to the existing briquettes making activities in
Usakos only and shall not cover the context of Charcoal and briquettes activities in Otjiwarongo.
WOLF BRIQUETTES ACTIVITIES IN USAKOS, ERONGO REGION
As mentioned above, Wolfhart Diekmann established a Briquette making processing plant (Wolf Briquettes
CC) in Usakos, Erongo region in 2019 and has to date employed 70 people for its operations. Briquettes are
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a resulted product of charcoal waste fines being uniformly compressed with the addition of 10% Starch and
water to the process. Wolf briquettes making activities are undertaken in the outskirts of Erongosig located
± 4.7 km North of Usakos. The project site can be accessed via the D1935 gravel road to Uis (Figure 1-1).
After processing, the resulted pressed pallets are sundried and later packaged in bulk sacks/ bags, collected
from the project site and stored at the old TransNamib Holding Ltd.’s (TransNamib) steam locomotive station
and repair workshop building located in the central town of Usakos (Figure 1-2). Both the project site at
Erongosig and old TransNamib Locomotive Station and repair workshop in central Usakos are leased to
Wolf Briquettes by the Usakos Town Council and TransNamib Holding Ltd respectively.
Wolf Briquette Processing Plant relies on FSC certified wood suppliers in Namibia including Makara Bush
Product cc, CMO Logistics, and NRC (Copies of FSC wood suppliers’ certificates are presented in Appendix A).
The FSC certified wood fines “wood product’ is already processed to charcoal waste fine in Otjiwarongo prior
to being transported to Usakos and offloaded at the Wolf Briquettes Processing Plant. The charcoal fines are
further processed by crushing, mixing and the addition of 10% starch ‘as binding agent” and water. The
crushed and mixed charcoal is then conveyed through a press process to compress the product into
briquettes. The briquettes are then sundried prior to packaging for transportation to the Walvis Bay harbor
and delivery to the client overseas. Wolf Briquettes would like to identify, assess and implement
management and mitigation measures regarding Environmental aspects and impacts associated with the
project’s operation.
It is with the above background that Wolf Briquettes CC appointed Marvin Environmental Project
Consultants CC (Marvin) to advise the environmental compliance process in terms of the Environmental
Management Act, 2007 (Act No. 7 of 2007) and The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation. Briquette
manufacturing is not a listed activity that requires an EIA process. However, the manufacturing process
(processing plant) may result in Aspects that triggers the need for an assessment and the compilation of an
Environmental Management Plan (EMP), documenting the Management and Mitigation measures that
should be implemented as identified through a screening process. The EMP (this report) including an
Application for an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) will be submitted to the Ministry of
Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) for approval. The EMP has been made comprehensive to include
a scoping process with the stakeholders in Usakos.
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Figure 1-1: Map indicating location of Wolf Briquettes Processing Plant
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Figure 1-2: Locality Map to Wolf Briquettes Processing Factory and Storage Warehouse area
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ENVIRO-LEGAL CONTEXT
In terms of the Environmental Management Act, 2007 (Act No. 7 of 2007) and associated Environmental
Impact Assessment Regulations, Briquette making activities are not a listed activity that requires an
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process and an application for an Environmental Clearance
Certificate (ECC). However, the activity associated with the briquette making process triggers the need for
an EIA process in terms of:
WASTE MANAGEMENT, TREATMENT, HANDLING AND DISPOSAL ACTIVITIES
• Activity 2.2 Any activity entailing a scheduled process referred to in the Atmospheric Pollution
Prevention Ordinance, 1976.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE TREATMENT, HANDLING AND STORAGE
• Activity 9.1: The manufacturing, storage, handling or processing of a hazardous substance defined in
the Hazardous Substances Ordinance, 1974.
• Activity 9.4: The storage and handling of a dangerous goods, including petrol, diesel, liquid
petroleum gas or paraffin, in containers with a combined capacity of more than 30 cubic meters at
any one location.
Taking into consideration the briquette making activity is already an existent activity and no EIA process was
undertaken prior to its initiation. An Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan “this report”
has been compiled in accordance to the Environmental Management Act, 2007 (Act No. 7 of 2007) and
associated Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations and provides the following:
• a description of current infrastructure and activities undertaken at the Briquette Making Factory and
the Briquettes storage facility in Usakos observed during a site visit on the 12th of November 2020;
• Stakeholders and IAPs (Interested and Affected Parties) Engagement process in Usakos;
• A qualitative assessment of the existing briquettes making and storage activities’ Environmental and
Social impacts;
• Recommends mitigation measures to minimise impacts and propose monitoring requirements
associated with the existing Briquette making activities.
Taking the above mentioned into consideration, this EMP is a comprehensive report that includes a
Screening and Scoping process including a qualitative assessment as opposed to a standardized EMP and
should provide sufficient information required to advise the Management, Mitigation and Monitoring
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measures for the compilation of the EMP that will be submitted to the MEFT to make an informed decision
regarding an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC).
EIA Screening and Scoping Process
The internal Screening and Scoping process and corresponding activities are outlined in Table 1-1 below.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the EIA process was delayed and therefore public consultation was streamed
down to stakeholder’s engagement including the local authorities and local community engagement through
the notification of the availability of the Background Information Document (BID) to which IAPs could raise
comments and Issues via the contact details on the BID. The Screening and scoping process is presented
below.
Table 1-1: EMP Screening and Scoping Process
Objectives Corresponding activities
EIA- EMP Screening Process (October 2020)
• Identify environmental aspects
and potential impacts internally
through Site visit observations.
• Notify the decision making
authority of the ongoing
screening process.
• Plan the Stakeholders inlcuding
IAPs engagement process.
• Identify environmental and social issues and determine
the legal requirements.
• Submit ECC application form to MEFT
• Register project on the MEFT EIA portal and retain
application number.
The project has been registered with MEFT and Application
number assigned as APP-002232
EIA-EMP Scoping phase (including assessment of impacts) and the Compilation of EMP (October-
November 2020)
• Identify interested and/or
affected parties (IAPs) and involve
them in the scoping process
through information sharing.
• Further identify potential
environmental issues associated
with the existing project.
• Provide a description of the
affected environment.
• Notify the relevant government authorities and IAPs of
the project and EIA process via stakeholders including
IAPs consultation process.
• Site visit;
• Compilation of Environmental Performance Report and
Management Plan;
• Distribute Report to relevant authorities for review and
commenting.
• Forward finalised Scoping Report and EMP to MEFT for
decision making.
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• Assessment of environmental
impacts associated with the
existing project.
• Receive feedback on the
application (APP-002232) from
MEFT.
The EIA Practitioner
Marvin Environmental Projects Consultants CC (Marvin) is a registered independent company comprised of
a team of experts and associates. Marvin Sanzila (MS) was appointed by Wolf Briquettes CC to undertake
the EIA process required for the existing project. The EIA process management role is performed by Marvin
Sanzila as the EIA practitioner. MS is a certified Environmental Practitioner and under the Environmental
Assessment Professionals Association of Namibia (EAPAN) and serves on the board as the Secretary General.
MS has eight years of relevant experience in environmental management, Project Management,
conducting/managing EIAs, compiling EMPs and implementing EMPs and Environmental Management
Systems. MS has assisted various consultants in conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for
project appraisals with the regulating authorities. All projects experience related to EIAs have been
successfully awarded Environmental Clearance Certificates (ECCs) by the regulating authority and are
operational, enhancing both local and international business sector while implementing best practice
environmental and social management tools.
Apart from Project Management and Environmental Assessments, MS has presented and narrated two films,
one that emphasizes the role of the environmental Management Act no.7 of 2007 in the modern-day
Namibian development context and the other that looks at Namibia’s Wetlands and its potential for
ecotourism. The relevant curriculum vitae documentation is attached in Appendix E. The environmental
project team is outlined in Table 1-2 below.
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Table 1-2: The Environmental project team
Team Name Designation Tasks and roles Company
Wolf
Briquettes
CC
Wolfhart
Diekmann
Project Manager Responsible for the
interface between Wolf
Briquettes cc and the
environmental team, and
for ensuring
implementation of the
EMP outcomes.
Wolf Briquettes
CC
Wolf
Briquettes
CC
Maria Kambinda Assistant Project
Manager
Responsible for the
interface between Wolf
Briquettes cc and the
environmental team, and
for ensuring
implementation of the
EMP outcomes.
Wolf Briquettes
CC
Environment
al Support
Marvin N.M.
Sanzila
EIA Practitioner EIA process management
and compilation of EMP.
Marvin
Environmental
Projects
Consultants CC
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EIA (EMP) SCOPING METHODOLOGY
INFORMATION COLLECTION
The main sources of information for the preparation of this Report include:
• Project information provided by Wolf Briquettes CC which includes:
o Background information on the existing processing facility and associated infrastructure;
• Site visit to the Wolf Briquettes Processing Plant undertaken with the Usakos Town Council on the
13th of March 2020, 15th May 2020 and 12th of November 2020;
• Stakeholders including IAPs engagement with the local authorities;
• Literature research.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
The main purpose of this report is to highlight the existing Briquette making activities and identify the
resultant Aspects and Impacts associated with the operational and maintenance activities of the processing
plant, assessing the level of significance of the impacts and providing management, mitigation and
monitoring measures to avoid or reduce these impacts. The report is comprehensive and has adapted the
Screening and Scoping Phases including a qualitative assessment of an EIA as per EIA regulations and the
Environmental Management Act (EMA), 7 of 2007 (refer to Section 1.3). The report also addresses key issues
that were raised as part of the stakeholders and IAPs consultation engagements. Table 2-1 outlines the
Screening and Scoping Report requirements contained in Section 8 of the Environmental Impact Assessment
Regulations promulgated in February 2012 under the Environmental Management Act, 7 of 2007. The table
includes reference to the relevant sections in the report.
Table 2-1: Scoping report requirements stipulated in the EIA regulation
Requirements for a Scoping Report in terms of the February 2012 regulations Reference in report
(a) the curriculum vitae of the EIA Practitioner who prepared the report; Appendix E
(b) a description of the existing activity; Sections Error! R
eference source not
found. & 4
(c) a description of the site on which the activity is being undertaken Section 5
(d) a description of the environment that is affected by the activity and the manner in which the
geographical, physical, biological, social, economic and cultural aspects of the environment may
be affected by the activity.
Sections 5 & 6
(e) an identification of laws and guidelines that have been considered in the preparation of the
Report;
Section 3
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(f) details of the Stakeholders and IAPs engagement process conducted in terms of regulation 7(1)
including Comments and Issues raised during the process.
Section 2, Appendices
C and D
(h) a description and assessment of the significance of any significant effects, including cumulative
effects, that may occur as a result of the undertaking of the activity
Section 6
(i) terms of reference for the detailed assessment; and
(j) a management plan, which includes -
(i) information on any proposed management, mitigation, protection or remedial measures to be
undertaken to address the effects on the environment that have been identified including
objectives in respect of the rehabilitation of the environment and closure;
(ii) as far as is reasonably practicable, measures to rehabilitate the environment affected by the
undertaking of the activity or specified activity to its natural or predetermined state or to a land
use which conforms to the generally accepted principle of sustainable development; and
(iii) a description of the manner in which the applicant intends to modify, remedy, control or stop
any action, activity or process which causes pollution or environmental degradation remedy the
cause of pollution or degradation and migration of pollutants.
Section 7
STAKEHOLDERS (INCLUDING IAPS) ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
As indicated above, this is a comprehensive EMP that includes the Screening and Scoping Phases to inform
the local community in Usakos about the EIA process being undertaken and address comments and issues
raised throughout the Scoping process.
The stakeholders including IAPs engagement process was necessary to inform public stakeholders of the
EMP compilation process and allow an opportunity to highlight key issues resultant from the existing
Briquettes Making processing Plant and the Storage facility. This allowed an opportunity to present a more
comprehensive EMP. Public meetings were not part of the process due to potential exposure to COVID-19.
The scope of this EIA is on the existing Briquettes Processing and storage activities and advises the
Management, Mitigation and Monitoring control required to effectively address the existing aspects and
Impacts.
Included below is a summary of the authorities consulted, the process that was followed, and the issues that
were identified.
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Wolf Briquettes stakeholders
The following table provides a broad list of stakeholders that are relevant to the existing project.
Table 2-2: Wolf Briquettes Stakeholders
Stakeholder Grouping Organisation
Government Ministries • Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism (MEFT):
o Department of Environmental Affairs;
• Ministry of Health and Social Services (MHSS).
Authorities • Local Authorities – Usakos Town Council
Other interested and / or
affected parties
• TransNamib Holdings (Pty) Ltd;
• Community of the Usakos;
• Industries in Usakos.
The full stakeholder database for this project is included in Appendix B of the report.
Steps in the Stakeholders and IAPs engagement process
As detailed above, this is a comprehensive EMP report that included stakeholders engagement process with
the Authorities and notification of the Usakos community to participate in the project. Table 2-3 sets out the
steps in the engagement process that were conducted:
Table 2-3: Stakeholders and IAPs Engagement process
TASK DESCRIPTION DATE Reference
Notification - regulatory authorities and IAPs
IAP identification The stakeholder database was created and has been
updated throughout the process, where required. A
copy of the IAP database is attached in Appendix B.
October 2020 Appendix B
Discussion of the
EMP Report and
Site visit.
• The EIA Process and EMP Report was discussed
with the MHSS, and The Usakos Town Council.
(Appendix C2)
November
2020
Appendix
C2
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• Site visit to the Wolf Briquettes Processing
Plant undertaken with the Usakos Town
Council on the 13th of March 2020, 15th May
2020 and 12th of November 2020; the findings
are presented in Section 4.
• No public engagement meeting was
undertaken due to COVID-19 restrictions and
as requested by the Usakos Town Council.
November
2020
Appendix
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Site Notices Three site notices inviting the community to participate
in the EIA process were placed on conspicuous
locations in Usakos including:
• The Usakos Town Council;
• Usakos Shopping Complex;
• Usakos Hospital/ Clinic.
A photo of the site notice is attached in Appendix C1
November
2020
Appendix
C1.
Focus Group Meetings and submission of comments.
Stakeholders
Engagement
Comments and
Issues received.
• All comments and issues raised have been
summarized in the Issues and Response Report
Appendix D.
November
2020
Appendix D
Review of draft Environmental Performance Report and EMP
IAPs and
authorities
(excluding
MEFT) review of
the EMP
The Report was distributed to all authorities that are
registered on the IAP database via e-mail.
November –
December
2020
Appendix
C3
MEFT review of
Report and EMP
This is a copy of the final to be reviewed by MEFT that
will provide record of decision.
November –
December
2020
Summary of issues raised
All issues that have been raised to date by Stakeholders including IAPs are provided in (Appendix D). The
comments and Issues raised can be summarised as below:
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Environmental and Social (including Health and Safety):
• Potential soil contamination from drying activities of Briquettes
• Air pollution:
o Fugitive dust (black ash) emitting from the Briquettes processing activities to the
surrounding residential area and Town centre.
o Fugitive dust (Black Ash) as a public nuisance and potential Health hazard due to respiratory
infections caused by inhalation.
o Fugitive Dust (Black Ash) emitting from Vehicle Movement around the factory premises
• Potential damage of residential area infrastructure and residents personal belongings from the fugitive
dust (black ash).
• Lack of security measures and infrastructure i.e. fencing to avoid local dwellers from surrounding area
into the Processing Plant/ Factory premises.
• Poor housekeeping inside the factory building and the premises surrounding the building.
• Domestic waste management issues.
• Lack of Noise and Dust control measures.
• Noise emitting from the processing plant at night time.
• The Processing Plant/ factory building is not in safe working condition:
o Wear and Tear on the glass roofing of the ceiling;
o Sagging of the roofing.
EMP Stakeholders consultation Process:
• The need for the community of Usakos to have an opportunity to raise their concerns.
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
The Republic of Namibia has five tiers of law and a number of policies relevant to environmental assessment
and protection, which includes:
• The Constitution.
• Statutory law.
• Common law.
• Customary law.
• International law.
Key policies currently in force include:
• The EIA Policy (1995).
• Namibia’s Environmental Assessment Policy for Sustainable Development and Environmental
Conservation (1994).
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As the main source of legislation, the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia (1990) makes provision for the
creation and enforcement of applicable legislation. In this context and in accordance with its constitution,
Namibia has passed numerous laws intended to protect the natural environment and mitigate against
adverse environmental impacts.
APPLICABLE LAWS AND POLICIES
A screening process was undertaken to identify applicable laws and policies relating to the existing Briquettes
processing activities. These have been presented in Table 3.1 below.
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Table 3-1: Relevant legislation and policies for the Briquettes Making Activities
YEAR NAME Natural
Resource
Use (energy
& water)
Emissions to
air (fumes,
dust &
odours)
Emissions to
land (non-
hazardous &
hazardous
Emissions to
water
(industrial &
domestic)
Noise
(remote
only)
Visual Vibrations Impact
on Land
use
Impact on
biodiversity
Impact on
Archeology
Emergency
situations
Socio-
economic
Safety
&
Health
1990 The Constitution of the
Republic of Namibia of
1990
X X X X X X X X X X X X
2004 National Heritage Act
27 of 2004 X X
2007 Environmental
Management, Act 7 of
2007
X X X X X X X X X X X X
1975 Nature Conservation
Ordinance 14 of 1975 X X
1976 Atmospheric Pollution
Prevention Ordinance
11 of 1976
X
1995 Namibia's
Environmental
Assessment Policy for
Sustainable
Development and
Environmental
Conservation
X X X X X X X X X X X X
1998 The Health Act, No. 21
of 1988 X
1997 Health and Safety
Regulations, 1997 X
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YEAR NAME Natural
Resource
Use (energy
& water)
Emissions to
air (fumes,
dust &
odours)
Emissions to
land (non-
hazardous &
hazardous
Emissions to
water
(industrial &
domestic)
Noise
(remote
only)
Visual Vibrations Impact
on Land
use
Impact on
biodiversity
Impact on
Archeology
Emergency
situations
Socio-
economic
Safety
&
Health
2017 Forest Stewardship
Council (FSC):
The National Forest
Management Standard
(NFSS) for the
Republic of Namibia
Version 5
X
2013 World Bank Standards - International Finance Corporation (IFC) &Equator principles
(2013)
X X X X X X X X X X X X
2004 Namibia vision 2030
X X X
2011 The National Climate
Change Policy of
Namibia
X X X X X X X X X X
1994 Policy for the
Conservation of Biotic
Diversity and Habitat
Protection
X X
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DESCRIPTION OF THE EXISTING BRIQUETTES PROCESSING AND STORAGE ACTIVITIES
BRIQUETTES PROCESSING ACTIVITIES
Material Sourcing, FSC requirements and Infrastructure
Wolf Diekmann undertakes Charcoal making activities at the W.Diekmann Charcoal Factory in Otjiwarongo and Briquettes processing activities at the Wolf Briquettes CC in the outskirts of Erongosig, Usakos. Part of the produced Charcoal waste fines (± 8000 tons per year) is transported to Usakos, for processing into briquettes at the Wolf Briquettes CC processing plant. The Processing plant was established in October 2019 and finally developed in Erongosig area of Usakos in early 2020. The Briquettes processing factory encompasses an area of about 30000 m2 and includes the below infrastructure as detailed in
Figure 4-1:
• Waste Fines Depot;
• Crushing Plant;
• Briquettes Press Area;
• Drying Area;
• Ablution facilities;
• Storage Containers;
• Site Office;
• Generator Area;
• Water access Points;
• Access Routes and;
• Emergency assembly area.
Prior to any briquettes processing activities in Usakos, Wolf Briquettes CC requests its suppliers “wood
harvesters” to furnish documentation proofing FSC compliant i.e. FSC certificates. The following table
presents the FSC wood species converted to charcoal waste fines and the approximate tonnage delivered
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to the processing plant in Usakos. As of October 2019, about ±1000 tonnes of charcoal waste fines have
been delivered to Usakos, the annual projection will be up to ± 8000. A conversion factor is used to
calculate the conversion of charcoal waste fines mass to briquettes as follows:
• 1 kg Charcoal waste fine – 1.1 kg of Briquettes (only starch added)
The charcoal waste fines is characterized as 65% FSC Charcoal, 30% Fines, 0.05 Waste, Sand and Ash. The
Chain of Custody Procedure (Document 01, Revision 3) is attached to this report as Appendix E.
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Figure 4-1: Wolf Briquettes Infrastructure Map
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Table 4-1 presents the wood species processed into charcoal waste fines at the W.Diekmann and other
certified suppliers prior to delivery in Usakos.
Table 4-2 presents the conversion factor of the Charcoal waste fines mass calculation as indicated above.
Table 4-1: FSC Wood Species converted to charcoal and approximate tonnage produced (Diekmann 2019).
FSC Status Species Product
Claim
Product Group Approximate
Tonnes (t)
FSC 100% Acacia erubescens; Acacia fleckii; Acacia luederitzii; Acacia reficiens; Colophospermum mopane; Dichrostachys cinerea; Terminalia prunioides;Terminalia sericea
FSC 100% W2 Charcoal Fines 8000
Table 4-2: FSC Charcoal waste fines mass conversion factor to Briquettes (Diekmann 2019).
FSC Status Species Product
Claim
Product Group Conversation
factor
FSC 100% Acacia erubescens; Acacia fleckii; Acacia luederitzii; Acacia reficiens; Colophospermum mopane; Dichrostachys
cinerea; Terminalia
prunioides;Terminalia sericea
FSC 100% W2 Briquettes 1:1:1
Weighing and Transportation
In addition to Charcoal and Briquettes factories, Wolf Briquettes CC provides Logistics, container handling
and weighbridge services along the process. A container truck is weighed at the W.Diekmann Weighbridge
(Otjiwarongo) prior to transportation of the material. Records are retained and confirmed in Usakos prior
to delivery. Nonconformity to records resorts to charcoal material not accepted.
Charocoal Waste Fines Delivery
About 3 Trucks per week at +-100 tonnes are used to deliver charcoal waste fines to the Wolf Briquettes
processing plant at the Waste Fines Depot. The delivery is through the B2 Main road from Otjiwarongo
and connecting through to the D1934 “the gravel access road to Uis” in Usakos. The gravel road leads to
the processing plant for about 4.3 KM out of Usakos as illustrated in Error! Reference source not found..
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Figure 4-2: Charcoal delivery route to wolf briquettes processing plant
Charcoal waste fines offloading (Fines Depot)
Prior to any offloading, a delivery note, weight ticket and permit are presented by the truck driver. An
employee then undertakes a visual inspection of the charcoal fines for moisture, sand and ash. The
Charcoal is delivered in sacks and a forklift is used to offload and place the charcoal sacks on wood pallets
at the Fines Depot area (refer to infrastructure map Figure 4-1 and Figure 4-3).
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Figure 4-3: Charcoal Fines Depot area
Charcoal Waste Fine Crushing (Hammer Mill crusher)
Refer to Figure 4-13 for the overall infrastructure map and Figure 4-4 for a photo of the Charcoal Crushing
area including the Hammer Mill Crusher.
Charcoal waste fines in storage sacks from the offloading area (Fines Depot) is further transported by a
forklift to the crushing area, where the charcoal is loaded into the crushing and mixing bin of the Hammer
Mill Crusher. The crushing process generates fugitive charcoal dust and caution is undertaken to avoid
occupational health impacts of fugitive dust by wearing the appropriate PPE. The crushed finer charcoal
material is conveyed to the receiving bin and further into a storage sack where it is then forklifted to the
pressing process.
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Figure 4-4: Hammer Mill Crusher at the Charcoal Crashing Area
Pressing Process
Water and 10% starch is added to the mixing process at the mixer bin as indicated in XXXXX. The mixed
charcoal is further conveyed to a dryer machine before pressing at the dryer and Press Machinery. This
allows to control the moisture content in the charcoal waste before pressing into briquettes. The higher
moisture content results in the pressed briquette charcoal to break easily. Figure 4-5 presents the press,
drying and mixing machine.
The moisture content of charcoal fines is vital in determining the quality of briquettes. The moisture
followed with the increased pressure and temperature, the addition of starch as an adhesive binder for
biomass particles, resulting in a strong solid structure. In addition to the effects of hydrolysis, moisture
affects mechanical properties of briquettes. If the moisture content of raw materials is low, hydrolysis
and heat transfer through the material will be lower and higher pressures should be applied. If the
moisture is too high, one can expect poor bonding and micro-explosive evaporation of water micro-
pockets during and after pressing and consequently, disintegration of briquettes. The pressed briquettes
are then collected for further drying, storage and packaging by the use of wheelbarrows.
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Figure 4-5: The Briquettes Press and Mixing Machine
Drying, Storage and Packaging
The pressed briquettes pallets are collected by the use of wheelbarrows from the Press machinery and
then placed on PVC lining material for further drying in the designated drying area as presented in Figure
4-6. The drying process takes about six days, after which the briquettes pallets are manually picked and
sealed into bulk storage bags. The bulk storage bags are then collected by a truck and stored at the at
the old TransNamib Holding Ltd.’s steam locomotive station and repair workshop building located in the
central town of Usakos (Figure 1-2). The TransNamib Warehouse has ideal spacing (Table 4-3) and
infrastructure for storage of Briquettes, where necessary and if required, Briquettes pallets can be further
dried at the TransNamib Warehouse (Figure 4-7).
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Figure 4-6: The surrounding area of the wolf briquettes plant used as Additional drying space for briquettes
Figure 4-7: Storage and drying room in the old locomotive station workshop
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Loading and Transportation
Container trucks are used for loading and transportation of the Briquettes to various destinations
depending on the Sales Orders. As of October 2020, about ±1000 tons of charcoal waste fines have been
delivered to Usakos, the annual projection is up to ± 8000 tons.
Water Management
Access to water is supplied by the municipality. A water meter has been installed on site for monitoring
purposes. About 1200m3 of water is anticipated to be used on annual basis. Water is also supplied to the
ablution facilities. The processing plant uses about 100m3 for pressing processing and cleaning a month.
A water drainage system in the workshop building should be constructed to enable the caption of
effluents from cleaning purposes within the various process rooms.
Ablution facilities and Effluents Management
Temporary toilets and ablution Facilities using locally sourced material such as Wood planks, ceiling
sheets and metallic zinc Sheets have been constructed on the project site. However, the effluents
including sewerage collection facilities should meet the municipal standards, and the management
thereof arranged with the sewage removal contractor and or the Usakos Town Council.
Figure 4-8: Toilet Facilities
Power Supply
A Diesel Generator with the capacity of 53kva is currently used to supply electricity for the briquettes
processing plant machinery. About ± 1.1m3 of diesel is used on monthly basis. The generator is placed on
a drip tray above the concrete floor. The Diesel tank (200L) elevated, as presented in Figure 4-9.
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Figure 4-9: Diesel Generator
Refuelling and maintenance of generators
The only identified equipment that require refueling of Diesel and/ or petrol is generators used as power
source, the front loader and forklift equipment used for charcoal fines collection. The refueling and
maintenance activities are done on the premises. Drip trays will be installed during the refueling process
and spill kit available during the process.
Waste Management
Processing Activities
Wolf Briquettes CC has identified critical points of waste generation in the briquettes making process
flow. Waste is generated during the press process and is collected and placed back into the Mixing Bin.
Additional waste that is generated during drying and packaging is mixed together as Hummus (Figure
4-10).
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Figure 4-10: Waste generation points in the briquettes making process (Diekman 2018)
General Activities
Domestic waste (Non-Hazardous) is generated on the premises from the lunch room area and site
container office. The waste is placed into wheelie bins and disposed off at the Municipal landfill.
Hazardous waste is generated from the use of fuels including Diezel, Hydrocarbons and Benzin. The
hydrocarbon waste including oil is collected in oil drums and reused at the local town’s exiting garage.
Broken bulk bags “Charcoal and Briquettes packaging material “ and PVC lining used for drying briquettes
pallets is placed in waste bins and disposed off at the municipal landfill. Most of the Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) waste including gloves and goggles are cleaned up and reused if still in good condition.
Dust masks are disposed of as hazardous waste.
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Figure 4-11: Additional waste identified and existing infrastructure (Diekman 2018)
Usakos Municipal Waste Landfill
The Usakos Municipal Dumpsite is within perimeters of the Wolf Briquettes Processing plant as presented
in Figure 4-12. Litter including other waste from the waste landfill was observed to be scattered in the
surrounding area encompassing the Briquettes Processing Plant. The Usakos Town Council is the
custodian of the Usakos Town Planning and waste management activities and therefore responsible for
ensuring environmental compliance to the Environmental Management Act No. 7 of 2011 associated with
the management of waste landfill sites. Wolf Briquettes CC has volunteered to assist the Usakos Town
Council with cleaning activities in the vicinity of the landfill. However, this would not be sufficient without
Usakos Town Council implementing a legally binding approved Waste Landfill Management plan. Wolf
Briquettes collaborative opportunity with the Usakos Town Council serves as an opportunity for proactive
best environmental management practices however waste dumping activities by both parties could have
cumulative impacts on the surrounding environment, this issue needs to be addressed appropriately by
the Usakos Municipal Town Council.
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Figure 4-12: Usakos Landfill Site and Wolf Briquettes Project Site
Employees
Wolf Briquettes CC mission is to convert charcoal waste into briquettes and provide Logistics services so
that other charcoal companies can also process charcoal to strengthen the charcoal industry in Namibia.
For every Briquette processor it becomes difficult during rainy seasons and the emphasize is to avoid
retrenching employees during raining seasons, this has been resolved by expanding The Briquettes
activities into other markets and opening new plants in less rainy parts of Namibia i.e Usakos. Wolf
Briquettes CC enrolls its staff for training programs including Commercial advancement Training Scheme
(CATS), Advance Driving Academy and Academy of industrial training (AIT) CC. Wolf Briquettes CC
(Usakos) currently employs 64 people at the Briquettes factory. The company structure includes a Plant
Manager, Health and Safety Officer, Grievance and complaints Representative, Shift supervisors, Quality
control, Mechanic, Welder, Stock control and certification, Finance and Accountant.
WOLF BRIQUETTES STORAGE FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE
TRANSNAMIB’S FUTURE PLANS OF THE OLD LOCOMOTIVE STATION
Prior to the Namibian Independence in 1990 Usakos was used as a strategic junction for workshop and
maintenance services on locomotives it was with this narrative the town was established. Usakos become
the central location to the railway network connecting the Walvis Bay harbour, Tsumeb and the
eastbound line to Windhoek. The workshop building commonly known as the Old TransNamib locomotive
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Station under which Wolf Briquettes CC now uses as a briquette’s storage facility belongs to TransNamib
and has been historically used for Steam locomotive repairs and temporary holding for coal
transportation. The building infrastructure of the old locomotive station is still intact and however, may
need refurbishing due to wear and tear of certain structures.
In 2016, TransNamib undertook a study to establish infrastructure required for a new locomotive and
wagon repair workshop to be constructed by refurbishing the existing old TransNamib locomotive station
in Usakos. The existing old locomotive station was regarded as abandoned but still under the
management of TransNamib. The study also determined the viability of the existing locomotive
infrastructure. The new infrastructure is required to assist with maintenance operations of TransNamib
railway fleet, in order to improve and enhance industrial and passenger’s transportation fleets from
Walvis Bay port into the national railway network leading up to the Angolan border. The workshop would
incorporate locomotive and rolling stock repair workshops. It was then established that the existing old
locomotive building would be feasible to incorporate the required infrastructure but however rebuilding
most of the infrastructure was recommended (Burn et. al 2016).
In October 2019, TransNamib and Wolf Briquettes CC entered into an agreement to enable Briquettes
making activities undertaken within the old locomotive station’s repair workshop and access to other
infrastructure including ablution facilities and water infrastructure where required. However, further
consultations with the Usakos Town Council allowed for Wolf Briquettes CC to opt for an alternative
location distant from local residents and use the old locomotive station’s repair workshop as a
warehousing storage facility for Briquettes. It was then decided the location adjacent to Usakos Municipal
Waste Landfill at Erongosig (about ± 4.7 km North of Usakos) would be appropriate for Briquettes
processing activities.
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INFRASTRUCTURE TO THE OLD TRANSNAMIB LOCOMOTIVE STATION
The Old TransNamib locomotive station is currently used as a briquette’s storage warehouse can be
described as below. Additional detail of the infrastructure is presented in Figure 4-13.
• There are remnants of a metal shed and the empty walls of the larger repair workshop along with
a large empty space where tracks used to run. The site contains a large flat portion of land
overgrown with vegetation and trees. Standing beside this area are two large water towers.
Sitting opposite the surviving workshop building across the empty land sits a long thin building
(Figure 4-13) (Burn et. al 2016).
• The surrounding grounds of the old TransNamib station are infested with black coal that is evident
as a resultant of historic coal storage, transportation wagon repair activities in the area. The black
coal ash infested in sand is identified as the black patches lightly dispersed unto the soil in the
surrounding and vegetated area from the south to the north of the station and extending
eastwards toward the Bord residential area (Figure 4-13).
• The building infrastructure is relatively old and presents signs of wear and tear. The roofing in
sections of the workshop building is disintegrating as presented in the Table 4-3 below. Wolf
Briquettes CC has undertaken refurbishment in the inside of the Main building to allow for storage
and drying activities of the Briquettes.
• Additional infrastructure include, the railway network into and out of the Usakos Town, Water
Towers, ablution facilities and Steel storage yard
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Table 4-3: Existing infrastructure at the Old TransNamib Locomotive Station
Existing old TransNamib Locomotive infrastructure Description
The main building of the Old locomotive Station
The surrounding area of the Old Locomotive station and associated buildings
The surrounding grounds of the old TransNamib station are infested with black coal
that is evident as a resultant of historic coal storage, transportation wagon repair
activities in the area. The black coal ash infested in sand is identified as the black
patches lightly dispersed unto the soil in the surrounding and vegetated area (refer
to infrastructure map figure 4-13).
• Wolf Briquettes has undertaken some maintenance work including
cleaning, fixing of certain roofing and windows to the main workshop
building to enable for storage activities of the Briquettes. The overall
emphasize of the maintenance works is to keep the historic features of the
building to as it is and ensure safety where operations is undertaken.
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The roofing infrastructure of associated buildings is disintegrating.
• The associated warehousing structures outside the main station building is
also used as storage area in addition to parking space for vehicles.
• The surfaces in all workshop areas are made of concrete floors
Installed water meter, also presented in these pictures is soil infested in coal ash from predated
TransNamib coal activities.
• Certain areas surrounding old locomotive station is heavily infested with
coal ash mixed with sand from predated coal activities in the area. (Refer to
figure 4-13) for an oversight map of the disturbed areas in the surroundings
of the Old locomotive station.
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Ablution facilities
• Wolf Briquettes is currently upgrading the ablution facilities to ensure they
are up to standard and hygiene conditions are maintained. Additional
inspections are conducted by the Ministry of Health and Social Services to
ensure health standards is maintained.
Figure 4-13: Infrastructure map to Wolf Briquettes Storage Warehouse and the Historically disturbed areas by coal storage and locomotive activities
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DESCRIPTION OF THE CURRENT ENVIRONMENT
The description of the environment presented in this section only relates to the geographical location of the
Wolf Briquettes Processing Plant and its interaction with the immediate environment.
The information presented below was derived from the following sources:
• Visual observations during a site visit;
• Discussions with Stakeholders;
• Namibian Biodiversity Database online portal;
• Atlas of Namibia;
• Similar EIAs undertaken in the area.
• Google Earth, Weather Spark portal and additional literature.
LANDSCAPE AND ELEVATIONS
Usakos landscape is characterised by the central western plains that lies between 500 to 1000m above sea-
level. The plains stretch inland from the Atlantic Ocean and the desert plains and then characterised by the
granite hills “inselbergs” and the ephemeral rivers including the Swakop, Khan, Omaruru and Ugab. Usakos
town settlement is located into a valley surrounded by inselbergs that is further distinctively characterised
into free-standing mountains as shown in Figure 5-1Error! Reference source not found.The Wolf Briquettes
Processing plant is within the central landscape of Usakos. The Khan River tributaries borders the western
side of most of Usakos Town and is about 2km away west of the project site. Surface water catchment
tributaries can be observed in the surrounding area. The Khan River “ephemeral river” is a tributary of the
Swakop River that occasionally carries surface water during heavy rainy seasons in November and March
and supports highly vegetative areas along its catchment (Strohbach 2008).
LAND USE
Usakos is central to the Erongo region and is considered as the central harbour for the TransNamib Railway
system connecting to the country’s railway system. The town has not seen much development in recent
years but boosts potential to industrial development around the railway concept, a service facility for
travellers into and out of Erongo Region, Agriculture and Tourism.
Land use activities in Usakos are similar to the rest of the Erongo Region and is mainly characterised by
livestock farming including goats, sheep and cattle on commercial farms. Certain commercial farms serve as
hunting excursions and guest farms. Recent charcoal factory activities have been identified south of Usakos.
Other land uses include Housing and urbanisations, recreational activities and agro-industry.
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Figure 5-1: Landscape map to Usakos Town and Wolf Briquettes Processing Plant
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CLIMATE
Temperature
The average minimum and maximum temperature in Usakos area ranges between 17 °C and 34 °C. Summers
in Usakos are long, hot, and partly cloudy and lasting up to 5.5 months from October 9 to March 23. The
average highest temperatures are in January with the hottest day of the year on the 21st of December
(Weather Spark 2020). Winters are short, cool, windy, clear and lasts up to 2.2 months (May 26 to August 8).
July is the coldest month with temperatures on average 17°C and below. The coldest day of the year is July
24, with an average low of 7°C and high of 25°C (Weather Spark, 2020). Figure 5-2 presents the overall
climate summary to Usakos.
Figure 5-2: Climate summary of Usakos (Weather Spark 2020)
Figure 5-3 below shows a compact characterization of the entire year of hourly average temperatures. The
horizontal axis is the day of the year, the vertical axis is the hour of the day, and the color is the average
temperature for that hour and day.
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Figure 5-3: Average hourly temperature of Usakos (Weather Spark 2020)
Clouds
In Usakos, the average percentage of the sky covered by clouds experiences significant seasonal variation
over the course of the year.
The clearer part of the year in Usakos begins around March 28 and lasts for 8.0 months, ending
around November 27. On June 11, the clearest day of the year, the sky is clear, mostly clear, or partly
cloudy 93% of the time, and overcast or mostly cloudy 7% of the time (Figure 5-4).
The cloudier part of the year begins around November 27 and lasts for 4.0 months, ending around March
28. On January 30, the cloudiest day of the year, the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy 44% of the time,
and clear, mostly clear, or partly cloudy 56% of the time (Figure 5-4).
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Figure 5-4: Cloud Cover in Usakos (Weather Spark 2020)
Rainfall
To show variation within the months and not just the monthly totals, the rainfall accumulated over a sliding
31-day period centered around each day of the year is presented. Usakos experiences some seasonal
variation in monthly rainfall.
The rainy period of the year lasts for 3.7 months, from December 26 to April 17, with a sliding 31-day rainfall
of at least 127mm. The most rain falls during the 31 days centered around February 21, with an average total
accumulation of 36mm.
The rainless period of the year lasts for 8.3 months, from April 17 to December 26. The least rain falls
around August 15, with an average total accumulation 0mm (Figure 5-5).
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Figure 5-5: Average Monthly Rainfall (Weather Spark 2020)
Wind Speed
This section discusses the wide-area hourly average wind vector (speed and direction) at 10 meters above
the ground. The wind experienced at any given location is highly dependent on local topography and other
factors, and instantaneous wind speed and direction vary more widely than hourly averages.
The average hourly wind speed in Usakos experiences significant seasonal variation over the course of the
year. The windier part of the year lasts for 5.8 months, from May 17 to November 10, with average wind
speeds of more than 14 km per hour. The windiest day of the year is July 15, with an average hourly wind
speed of 17.2 km per hour.
The calmer time of year lasts for 6.2 months, from November 10 to May 17. The calmest day of the year
is March 11, with an average hourly wind speed of 12 km per hour. The average wind speed are presented
in Figure 5-6.
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Figure 5-6: Average Wind speed (Weather Spark 2020)
Wind Direction
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Usakos varies throughout the year. The wind is most often
from the east for 6.3 months, from March 15 to September 25, with a peak percentage of 51% on June 27.
The wind is most often from the south for 5.7 months, from September 25 to March 15, with a peak
percentage of 49% on January 1 (Figure 5-7).
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Figure 5-7: Wind direction in Usakos (Weather Spark 2020)
BIODIVERSITY
Flora and Fauna
Usakos and the Wolf Briquettes activities fall within the Nama-Karoo Biome of the Central Western
escarpment and Inselbergs vegetation type. The Nama-Karoo supports a variety of plant species ranging
from deciduous shrub vegetation “sparse shrubland” to perennial grasslands and succulent schrubs. Dwarf
shrubs dominate most of these areas due to the type soils and landforms (Atlas, 2014). The Briquettes
processing plant is already existent and constructed in an open landscape infested with shrubland, the
project area was once used as alternative access route to the Usakos waste landfill and therefore has already
been disturbed prior to the briquette’s factory. Vegetation in the surrounding area (Acacia montis-ustii) was
observed and appeared dominant in the rest of Erongosig and overall Usakos surroundings. In the Namib
Karoo Biome, tree cover is 2 to 10%, tree height is 2 to 5m, shrub height is 0.5 to 1m, grass cover is 0.1 to 1%
and grass height is <0.5m. Figure 5-8 presents the biodiversity map of Usakos in relation to the processing
plant.
The Central Western escarpment and Inselbergs vegetation type is dominated by 6 different plant species
including:
• • Acacia montis-ustii (endermic, near Threatened)
• • Acacia robynsiana (Near Endermic, Near Threatned)
• • Cyphostemma currorii (Nesar Endermic to Namibia)
• • Sterculia Africana (widespread central to north western part of Namibia)
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• • Calicorema capitate (Near Endermic)
• Orthanthera albida
Figure 5-8: Biodiversity map of Usakos area
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) online portal of red list of threatened species is
an international organization working in the field of nature conservation and sustainable use of natural
resources. IUCN is involved in data gathering and analysis, research, field projects, advocacy, and education.
IUCN was established in 1964 and has evolved to become the world’s most comprehensive information
source on the global extinction risk status of animal, fungus and plant species (IUCN 2020). The online portal
was used to mark the geographical location of the Wolf Briquettes Processing Plant with a 25km radius to
identify any threatened, endangered, critical endangered and vulnerable flora and fauna in the area. The
resultant area within the 25km radius presented to be of list concern or threat to any species.
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Figure 5-9: IUCN finding within 25km radius of wolf briquettes processing plant's flora and fauna (IUCN 2020).
WATER
Regional hydrogeology
Surface water flow in a catchment is largely determined by rainfall (quantity and intensity), potential
evapotranspiration and catchment relief. A drainage system comprises all the elements of the landscape
through which or over which water travels within that drainage basin. These elements include the soil,
vegetation growing on it, geological materials underlying the soil, stream channels carrying surface water
and the zones where water is held in the soil and moves below the surface. The hydrology of a region is thus
characterised by the collection, movement and storage of water through a drainage basin. Alteration of a
natural drainage basin through for instance urbanisation can impose dramatic changes in the movement and
storage of water. These changes can have negative impacts on other parties that use water for industrial,
domestic and livestock watering purposes in the immediate vicinity or downstream (C. Du Toit C. Van Der
Walt 2020). The Wolf Briquettes plant in Erongosig, Usakos as part of the Central Western escarpment and
inselbergs falls into a arid condition dissected by the gorges and tributaries of the Khan and Swakop rivers.
The Khan River tributary is about 2 km west of the Briquettes processing plant as depicted in Figure 5-10.
The Khan river “ephemeral river” tributary surface flow when flooded could potentially move towards the
project site from the east to the south and north of the project site as depicted Figure 5-10.
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Figure 5-10: Khan River catchment in relation to wolf briquettes processing plant location
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AIR QUALITY
This section highlights existing infrastructure and associated activities related to the generation of Air
quality aspects and identifies receptors. The detailed assessment is in the assessment section.
Activities Associated with Air Quality Aspect
5.6.1.1.1 Background Fugitive Dust Emission (D1935 and D1914 Gravel roads)
Fugitive background dust (PM2.5, PM10 and Total Suspended Particles (TSP)) is generated from vehicles
movements during delivery of charcoal material via the D1935 gravel road and the collection of Briquettes
pallets from the processing plant for storage at the Warehouse. The delivery of Briquettes pallets at the
warehouse “Old TransNamib locomotive station located in central town of Usakos in the residential area
of Bo Dorp has the potential to emit fugitive dust via a small section of the D1914 gravel access road
leading to the warehouse. Other vehicle movements in the area observed during the site visit are that of
visitors and or personnel working at the processing plant and the warehouse facility. The D1935 and
D1914 access roads are unpaved roads that are not regularly maintained and therefore prone loose fine
sand that is airborne when disturbed or during windy conditions. In addition to fugitive dust is an already
existent soot material (Coal Ash) mixed in sand at the warehouse surroundings. Coal ash/ Soot is the
waste that is left after coal is combusted. The Soot in this regard is from historic locomotive workshop
repair and maintenance activities. Steam locomotive repair activities that requires the removal of soot
material entails the cleaning of the locomotive firebox “engine” and chimney where soot is entrapped
from combustion activities. “If the engine burns solid fuel like wood or coal, there is a grate covering most
of the bottom of the firebox to hold the fire. An ashpan, mounted underneath the firebox and below the
grates, catches and collects hot embers, ashes, and other solid combustion waste as it falls through the
grates. The ashes/ soot is removed during repair and maintenance of the steam locomotive. This Ash/
soot is what is evident in the surrounding area of the Old TransNamib Locomotive Station, the premises
being used as warehousing storage for Briquettes. Refer to Figure 4-13 for the area disturbed by these
locomotive activities and the resultant soot spread and mixed with sand. During windy conditions (Section
5.3) the background fine coal material entraps with the background fugitive dust and is blown in the
surrounding area and therefore impacting the air quality and health conditions on third parties. The
combination of coal ash material and dust would include Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), Carbon monoxide (CO),
SO2 and Hydrocarbon being blown in the area. These are regarded as toxins and if inhaled over long period
of time can result prolonged health conditions including cancer and nervous system impacts such as
cognitive deficits, developmental delays and behavioural problems. They can also cause heart damage,
lung disease, and respiratory issues.
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5.6.1.1.2 Processing Plant Charcoal dust
Activities associated with the processing of charcoal waste fine into briquettes that generates fugitive
charcoal dust only, include the following:
• Offloading of charcoal material;
• Charcoal waste fines stockpiling;
• Vehicle entrapment of dust during movement on the gravel access road and unpaved surfaces
around the processing plant;
• The collection of the charcoal waste fine from the stockpile to the enclosed Hammer mill room;
• The hammer mill crushing and mixing process.
Windy conditions can further extend the emitted fugitive dust beyond the premises and thus
compromising the air quality.
NOISE
Background noise is emitted from different activities within the industrial area, residential areas and
central town. However, respective to the Wolf Briquettes processing plant, the noise aspects is only
emitted when there processing activities are ongoing. The noise sources is identified from the following
activities:
• Vehicle movement to and from the processing plant;
• The processing plant’s power generator;
• The processing plant machinery including;
o The Hammer mill crusher and mixer;
o Front loader and the reverse hooter;
o Maintenance activities on the building premises;
o Employees.
• Noise associated with activities at the Briquettes warehouse is that related to vehicle delivery and
collection of briquettes. No other noise potential is anticipated.
SENSITIVE RECEPTORS
Wolf Briquettes Processing Plant
The location of the Wolf Briquettes processing plant is in the outskirts of Usakos at Erongosig about ± 4.7
km North of Usakos. The closest receptors to the processing plant are over 1 km away south of the
processing plant at Erongosig residential area (Figure 5-11).
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Figure 5-11: Receptors Map to the Briquettes processing plant
Wolf Briquettes Storage Warehouse
The Old TransNamib Locomotive Station/ Wolf Briquettes Processing Plant premises is within the
townland/ industrial area of Usakos. Sensitive receptors have been identified as the local residents of
Usakos including neighbouring residents surrounding the warehouse as indicated in Figure 5-12 The only
source of noise related to the briquette’s storage activities is the delivery and collection of briquettes.
Figure 5-12: Receptors map to the Briquettes Warehouse Facility
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ARCHAEOLOGY
Although TransNamib is the owner and leaser of the land, the old building structure of the TransNamib
Locomotive Station presents a historic steam locomotive repair station and workshop. The historic
building structure should not be tempered with but rather follow the right procedure with TransNamib
when renovations are undertaken. No other features in the surrounding area and that of the Processing
plant closest to the Usakos Waste landfill could be identified as monuments.
SOCIO-ECONOMICS
Usakos is located on the Trans-Kalahari highway, and is the junction of the branch railways to Tsumeb
and the Angolan border, Outjo and Grootfontein from the line to Windhoek. Until the 1960s Usakos was
a busy centre which serviced the steam locomotives plying the narrow guage railway. Once the steam
locomotives were replaced by diesel locomotives and the large workshops were moved to Windhoek, the
economy of the town went into decline, and has not recovered since. The current population of the town
is an estimated 6,700, and unemployment and poverty rates are high. Unemployment is very largely in
the unskilled and low-skilled sectors of the population (Hoadley 2007). The biggest employer is the state
– education and health. There are a few commercial enterprises, and a number of small-scale miners.
Most of the traders selling semi-precious stones at the intersection of the Hentie’s Bay road and the B2
are from Usakos. Their parents still live there, and they return home at intervals (Hoadley 2007). A
significant number of young people are unemployed, and this causes problems of alcohol abuse. Most of
the residents in Usakos are farmers in the traditional areas. The current drought in the area means that
they are unable to make a living. The property market in Usakos is stable, as there is little demand for
housing or erven. Existing housing stock is limited, and vacant and serviced property for development is
not readily available. However, the Town Council can make land available if there is a demand for it. It
has recently planned for approximately 200 new residential erven that could be available within 36
months. Houses are available for rental from TransNamib, but no details were available. A few Rössing
employees come from Usakos, but they live in Swakopmund, and their wages do not contribute to the
Usakos economy (Hoadley 2007). There are two informal settlements on the perimeter of the town. They
come to Usakos because it is the centre of the district, and they believe that there is a possibility of
employment.
The existing infrastructure will need extensive upgrading if the town experiences an increase in demand
for housing, services and consumer requirements. The electricity substation, too, will need to be
upgraded. Usakos has eight boreholes, of which five are currently in use. These supply 50% of the town’s
water requirements. The remainder is supplied by Namwater. Payment for municipal services is good
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because it is undertaken by debt collectors. The Usakos State hospital has 65 beds, and the district is
served by six clinics (Hoadley 2007).
Schooling is adequate and all the schools have capacity to accept additional learners. There are four state
schools, one private school and enough teachers. The teachers are well qualified, as the government has
introduced a programme for teacher upgrading, and this has to be undertaken within in a stipulated time.
In the secondary school, students have been sent to other schools in the region because of renovations.
The community hopes that the arrival of the mines will speed this process up (Hoadley 2007).
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IDENTIFICATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS AND IMPACTS AND IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The Briquettes processing and associated activities have the potential to impact the environment and
associated social context. Environmental, social aspects and potential impacts were identified during the
site visit’s screening and scoping phases, in consultation with authorities and IAPs. The identified impacts
and potential impacts have been qualitatively assessed.
Table 6-2 below provides a summary of the project activities associated with the briquettes processing
process and storage, the associated environmental and social aspects and potential impacts on the
environment and also a qualitative assessment of these impacts (before and after mitigation). Table 6-1
shows the methodology used to conduct the qualitative assessment.
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Table 6-1: Criteria for assessing Impacts
PART A: DEFINITION AND CRITERIA
Definition of SIGNIFICANCE Significance = consequence x probability
Definition of CONSEQUENCE Consequence is a function of severity, spatial extent and duration
Criteria for ranking of the SEVERITY/NATURE of environmental impacts
H Substantial deterioration (death, illness or injury). Recommended level will often be violated. Vigorous community action. Irreplaceable loss of resources.
M Moderate/ measurable deterioration (discomfort). Recommended level will occasionally be violated. Widespread complaints. Noticeable loss of resources.
L Minor deterioration (nuisance or minor deterioration). Change not measurable/ will remain in the current range. Recommended level will never be violated. Sporadic complaints. Limited loss of resources.
L+ Minor improvement. Change not measurable/ will remain in the current range. Recommended level will never be violated. Sporadic complaints.
M+ Moderate improvement. Will be within or better than the recommended level. No observed reaction.
H+ Substantial improvement. Will be within or better than the recommended level. Favourable publicity.
Criteria for ranking the DURATION of impacts
L Quickly reversible. Less than the project life. Short term
M Reversible over time. Life of the project. Medium term
H Permanent. Beyond closure. Long term.
Criteria for ranking the SPATIAL SCALE of impacts
L Localised - Within the site boundary.
M Fairly widespread – Beyond the site boundary. Local
H Widespread – Far beyond site boundary. Regional/ national
PART B: DETERMINING CONSEQUENCE
SEVERITY = L
DURATION Long term H Medium Medium Medium
Medium term M Low Low Medium
Short term L Low Low Medium
SEVERITY = M
DURATION Long term H Medium High High
Medium term M Medium Medium High
Short term L Low Medium Medium
SEVERITY = H
DURATION Long term H High High High
Medium term M Medium Medium High
Short term L Medium Medium High
L M H
Localised
Within site boundary
Site
Fairly widespread
Beyond site boundary
Local
Widespread
Far beyond site boundary
Regional/ national
SPATIAL SCALE
PART C: DETERMINING SIGNIFICANCE
PROBABILITY
(of exposure to impacts)
Definite/ Continuous H Medium Medium High
Possible/ frequent M Medium Medium High
Unlikely/ seldom L Low Low Medium
L M H
CONSEQUENCE
PART D: INTERPRETATION OF SIGNIFICANCE
Significance Decision guideline
High It would influence the decision regardless of any possible mitigation.
Medium It should have an influence on the decision unless it is mitigated.
Low It will not have an influence on the decision.
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Table 6-2: Environmental and Social aspect, impacts and potential impacts associated with the Briquettes processing and storage activity
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Charcoal fines delivery to the project site
Transportation Noise Noise generated by the movement of trucks could disturb the neighbouring residents.
Usakos is central as a stopover for most commuters and goods delivery vehicles from Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. The Briquettes processing plant is located remotely in Erongosig about 4.7 km north of Usakos. The D 1935 gravel access road leading to the processing plant is used regularly by commuters in-route to Uis town. The delivery of charcoal fines to the Wolf Briquettes processing plant will not cause significant noise nuisance this is due to no presence of receptors in proximity to the access road (D1935) and the processing plant. The identified receptors are furthest about ±1km away at Erongosig.
Processing activities including vehicle movement on site and a running generator could only cause a noise nuisance if operated at late hours in the night time. Alternatives where necessary including the use Noise silencers fitted to generators would reduce noise Decibels (dB) for operational activities at night other measures will need to be investigated shall operations proceed at night time.
The Briquettes warehouse is located next to the Bo Dorp residential area and could cumulatively elevate the localised background noise levels in the area if deliveries of briquettes are done at night or after business operating hours. Delivery at night time and after business working hours in weekdays and weekends should be avoided in this area.
Mitigation measures related to the above have been raised in the EMP (Section 7)
Without L L M L L L 1 With L L L L L L
Air Quality
Cumulative increase in surrounding dust levels through the D1935 and D1914 access route to the Wolf Briquettes Processing plant and Storage Facility (nuisance & health impacts).
Both movement of vehicles and trucks through the gravel access routes D1935 and D1914 by Wolf briquettes and associates or daily commuters have the potential to cumulatively change the air quality through the generation of elevated fugitive dust.
There is no receptors ( Figure 5-11) in the surrounding area closest to the processing plant that could be affected by fugitive dust generated by vehicle movement through D1935 to and processing activities. Shall fugitive dust plume occur, it is most likely to travel from south to northwards away from any receptors as detailed in section 5.3.5.
Charcoal fugitive dust could be emitted locally at the processing plant from charcoal stockpiling activities, crushing and mixing process. Mitigations can be implemented such as introduction of moisture to charcoal waste fines prior to crushing and mixing. All charcoal waste fines scattered in the area must be cleaned up on daily basis. Charcoal dust has the potential to impact “Occupational health hazard” the immediate employees managing processing activities. It relevant that the appropriate PPE and annual medicals are undertaken to ensure safety of the employees. Dust suppression measures must be implemented at every critical point in the system that generates the charcoal dust. This should also apply at the Briquettes warehouse. All Safety and Health requirements should be adhered to.
Without L L L L M M 2 With L L L L L L
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There is a potential risk to charcoal fines being blown over from the truck into the surrounding. Truck canvas should be used to cover charcoal during transportation.
Sensitive receptors in the Bo Dorp community have been identified (Figure 5-12) this is due to a section of the D1914 gravel road that could emit fugitive dust and potential coal dust surrounding the warehouse.
Mitigation measures can be implemented to minimise dust from vehicle movement.
Offloading and stockpiling of Charcoal waste fines
Charcoal Offloading and Stockpiling
Air quality Air quality impact and Employees and Third-party health impact from continued inhalation of fugitive particle matter.
Discussion in this section will take reference to wind baseline information presented in section 5.3.5 and the Sensitive receptors map presented in Error! Reference source not found.. The context discussed below also relates to Hammermill crushing and mixing activities of charcoal and the movement of vehicles around the disturbed area of the processing plant, The offloading process generates a significant amount of charcoal dust as the charcoal settles to stockpile. Considering this is undertaken in the open environment, this plume of charcoal dust would suspend in the open air, dispersed and transported further by the wind. The transportation of the particulate matter into the air is dependent on the magnitude of the Charcoal dust dispersed, the wind speed and direction. As indicated in section 5.3.5 the predominant average hourly wind direction in Usakos varies throughout the year. The wind is most often from the east for 6.3 months, from March 15 to September 25, with a peak percentage of 51% on June 27. The eastly winds are the strongest at 14km/hr. The wind is most often from the south for 5.7 months, from September 25 to March 15, with a peak percentage of 49% on January 1. The southerly winds have an average speed of 12km/hr. During all windy events, no receptors will be affected in proximity to the processing plant. Except for the employees directly working in the processing plant. The combination of Charcoal dust material and dust would include Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Sulphur Dioxide SO2 and Hydrocarbon (H) being blown in the area. These are regarded as toxins and if inhaled over long period of time can result prolonged health conditions including cancer and nervous system impacts such as cognitive deficits, developmental delays and behavioural problems. They can also cause heart damage, lung disease, and respiratory issues. It is important to highlight that charcoal dust emitting from offloading activities, stockpiling, crushing and mixing activities can be minimised with mitigation measures to avoid impacts on the employees and third parties in the surrounding area. Measures identified relate to effective dust suppression methods prior to offloading and stockpiling and throughout the process. Installation of Dust Tamer fencing around offloading area and where required. Dust Tamer fences reduce wind speed and allows the stockpile to settle. Employees have to use the appropriate PPE. The Briquettes Warehouse:
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The already disturbed background area (Figure 4-13) infested with Coal Ash mixed in sand as a resultant of historic steam locomotive maintenance activities cumulatively contributes to air quality impacts during events of strong winds. The receptors have been identified as the Bo Dorp community (Section 5.8). The magnitude of air quality impact resulting from the footprint area already disturbed covered in coal ash mixed with sand is larger when wind conditions are consistently stronger compared to the magnitude of dust emitting from movement of trucks in the area. However, both aspects cumulatively impacts the surrounding air quality, employees and third parties.
This assessment will assess the cumulative impact of both the Briquettes Processing Plant emissions, and the Briquettes warehous background disturbed area’s dust elevation by wind. TransNamib should investigate monitoring and rehabilitation measures for the overall disturbed area. This is subject to potential impacts already emitting from the coal ash as the owners of the land, TransNamib should implement stringed measures to avoid the possibility of irreversible impacts to the environment and health hazards to the community of Usakos.
Management and Mitigation have been raised in Section 7.
Surface water and groundwater
Surface water and groundwater pollution Reference to section 5.3.3, the rainy period in Usakos of the year lasts for 3.7 months, from December 26 to April 17, with a sliding 31-day rainfall of at least 127mm. The most rain falls during the 31 days centered around February 21, with an average total accumulation of 36mm. The rainless period of the year lasts for 8.3 months, from April 17 to December 26. The least rain falls around August 15, with an average total accumulation 0 mm (Figure 5-5). Though it rarely rains in Usakos it is likely that the charcoal stockpile without protective lining and could contaminate surface water and further on the groundwater over an extended period during the raining seasons. However, Charcoal is considered as a good additive to soil. Contamination over long period of years could result in potential impacts. The illustration indicated in Figure 5-5 presents the potential movement of surface water from a flood event of the Khan ephemeral river could to surface water flowing towards the processing plant north and southwards. It is relevant that berms/ raised bank should be constructed to avoid potential impact of flash floods that could damage the processing plant Through the effective implementation of the management and mitigation measures, as described in the EMP (Section 7) the potential impacts relating to surface and groundwater can be avoided/ mitigated.
Without L M L L L M 4 With L L L L L L
Hammer mill Crushing and Mixing
Crushing and mixing Air Quality Air quality impacts from fugitive dust emitting from the crushing and mixing of charcoal waste fines
Refer to context discussion to reference 3 above. There is a risk to inhalation of fugitive charcoal dust by employees working with the crushing and mixing process. Additional fugitive dust emitting can be emitted from
Without M M M M M M 5
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Noise Noise impacts from operational activities relating to the Hammer mill. (See below for discussion on Noise Impact.)
vehicle movement in the area and windy conditions. Dust suppression measures should be implemented in the area. And where necessary charcoal should be moistened prior to crushing and mixing. Additional dust suppressions measures must be investigated. The impact can be minimised if managed and mitigated.
With L L L L L L
The hammer mill machinery and associated power generator produces
background noise that could be a nuisance to third-parties if operated after business hours. Employees could be affected to noise levels. This issue can be mitigated accordingly.
Without L M M M M L 6 With L L L L L L
Press process
Pressing process Waste Briquettes waste The pressing process if not operated accordingly to the process standard may result in loose or broken briquettes pallets. These are put back into the crusher and mixing bins. The impact is negligible and will not be assessed further.
Drying, Storage and Packaging
Drying, storage and packaging
Waste Potential waste material from packaging material and broken briquettes pallets and health hazard from inhalation of coal ash dust in the surrounding.
Space is critical in drying briquettes pallets. During the site visit it was observed that the drying of briquettes is undertaken at the processing plant premises and other open spaces on lined material. The open area spaces have no restriction to access. The lining PVC material if not used is regarded as waste material. Broken Briquettes is also considered as waste and could be left scattered in the area. Broken bulk bags were also observed, these are patched and reused. Litter from the Usakos Municipal Landfill is evident in the surrounding of the processing plant. Wolf Briquettes CC and the Usakos Town Council have worked out an agreement for Wolf Briquette to assist with cleaning activites.
Without L M L L M M 7 With L L L L L L
Maintenance Activities
Maintenance of Briquettes processing machinery, refuelling activities, ablution facilities and Waste management
Soil, surface and ground water.
Soil contamination, surface and ground water. Wolf Briquettes Activities: Soil, Groundwater and surface water quality can be affected through associated activities, i.e. poor waste management, hydrocarbon spillages, and poor sewerage management over a long period of time. Small volumes of hydrocarbons is stored on site. Due to already existing control infrastructure including concrete floors, disposal bins, sewage systems and drip trays at the Briquettes processing plant, it is unlikely ground water resources can be impacted from these incidents shall they be handled in the designated areas. The impact can be avoided if managed and mitigated.
Without L M L L M L 8 With L L L L L L
Socio-Economics and Community Safety
All activities Environment Safety and Health impact
The assessment of socio-economic impacts focuses on the inconvenience the briquettes activities have to the immediate neighbouring residents and the overall community of Usakos. Activities associated with Briquettes processing as described in Section and assessed above (Reference 1 to 8) are interrelated to some degree to cause impacts if not managed and mitigated accordingly.
Without M M M M M M 9 With L L L L L L
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Safety is critical in ensuring employees and third parts are not affected at any time during the operation. The Processing plant has no access restriction and information display to any intervention from a third party this is a concern. An appropriate fencing would avoid this risk. Training on safety including environmental measures should not only be limited to employees but include truck drivers. The briquettes processing activity emits fugitive dust and charcoal dust that can cause health hazards on the immediate employees and third-parties. The emission of fugitive dust (including charcoal dust) can be managed and mitigated by implementing control measures throughout the processing operation as detailed above (Reference 1- 8 and the EMP section 7). The disturbed grounds from historic maintenance activities of steam locomotive have left a significant impact on the surrounding area. TransNamib as the owner of land should implement stringed mitigations regarding the monitoring and rehabilitation of the disturbed area this could be achieved by a unified commitment involving Wolf Briquettes CC and TransNamib, the Usakos Town Council and MHSS, through consultation with the regulating MEFT- Department of Environmental Affairs. Reference to the socio-economic of Usakos and lack of employment and elevated poverty conditions. The project has by far employed 70 people residing in Usakos. This is a positive impact.
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ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
OBJECTIVES AND TARGETS
The aim of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) is to detail the actions required to effectively
implement mitigation and management measures. These actions are required to minimise negative impacts
and enhance positive impacts associated with the Briquettes operations.
The EMP gives the commitments, which form the environmental contract between Wolf Briquettes CC and
the Government of the Republic of Namibia; represented by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and
Tourism (MEFT). The approach to effective implementation of this EMP is by development of an
Environmental Management System related to ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 management system to which
a unified commitment to all Wolf Briquettes employees and operations in understanding their roles and
responsibilities on the project site and how these can influence the environment and understanding how to
effectively implement the management, mitigations and monitoring raised. The following Environmental
Management System implementation approach is proposed:
Figure 7-1: Proposed Environmental Management System implementation approach (ISO 14001:2015)
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It is important to note that an EMP is a living document in that it will be updated and amended as new
information (e.g. environmental data), policies, authority guidelines and technologies develop. The
conceptual management measures proposed to mitigate the potential impacts are detailed in the action
plans below (Table 7-1 to 7-6).
Environmental Objectives associated with the Wolf Briquettes operation is as follows:
• To comply with national legislation and standards for the protection of the environment;
• To limit potential impacts on biodiversity through the minimisation of the footprint and the
conservation of residual habitat as far as possible;
• To continuously investigate and exploit measures to improve the Briquettes processing plant with
minimum to no Environmental and Social impacts;
• To create an open communication channels between Wolf Briquettes CC and the local community
of through the implementation of forums for communication and constructive dialogue;
• To limit contaminated effluent discharge into the environment through the containment, recycling
or removal of contaminated water;
• To protect soils and groundwater resources through the implementation of measures for spill
prevention and clean-up;
• To ensure the legal and appropriate management and disposal of general and hazardous waste,
through the implementation of a strategy for the minimisation, recycling, management, temporary
storage and removal of waste;
• To minimise the potential for dust emissions from all activities associated with Briquettes processing;
• To minimise the potential for noise disturbance in surrounding areas;
• To develop, implement and manage monitoring systems to ensure good environmental performance
in respect of air quality (i.e. Charcoal dust), noise and waste;
• To reduce potential impacts on the safety of the surrounding properties through strong site access
controls;
• To support and encourage environmental awareness and responsibility amongst all employees and
service providers;
• To provide appropriate environmental education and training for all employees and service
providers;
• Sustainable resource use of Water and Energy;
• To prevent pollution and clean up if incidents occur.
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ORGANISATIONAL CAPACITY AND COMPETENCE
Wolf Briquettes will update the organisational structure with defined roles and responsibilities in order to
ensure an effective implementation this EMP. This is required as the responsibility in effectively
implementing and complying to this EMP is dependent upon Wolf Briquettes CC commitment.
General Manager
• The General Manager is the main responsible for compliance with the policies, plans, programs,
procedures and other commitments in terms of Environment, Safety and Health, and Social Project,
providing the necessary resources for it.
• Participate in the research of relevant environmental, social or safety and health incidents that have
occurred in the project.
• Interact with the Permitting Responsible, if necessary, to monitor the permits and associated
requirements, as well as resolve potential conflicts in relation to these permits.
• Coordinate with the on-site Supervisor, Environmental and Safety Officer to ensure that all the
Environmental, Health and Safety obligations are been handling according with the programs and
plans of the project
• Arranging an independent 3rd party audit to assess the level of compliance to the EMP;
Safety Health, Environmental and Social Representative (SHES)
• Review the EMP of the project and ensure the Action plans of the project are implemented and
fulfilled by all the personnel, in accordance with the applicable legislation
• Report Weekly to the Project Manager on aspects related to Safety, Health, Environment, and Social
(SHES) aspects.
• Meet with the Project Manager, at least weekly or whenever an SHES incident occurs.
• Maintain up-to-date environmental monitoring records, reporting the information to both the
Project Management and Environmental support.
• Ensure that adequate means of communication and Training material is available;
o Ensure all personal are allowed to attend an environmental site induction that sets out their
requirements in relation to this EMP;
o Toolbox talks, including instruction on incident response procedures;
o Deliver project specific environmental briefings where required.
• Collect complaints and claims from local communities and other interest groups, respond and take
the necessary measures to resolve them with the project Manager.
• Promote and implement a culture of prevention and respect for the environment and local
communities throughout Usakos among all the personnel.
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• To be an example of compliance with SHES regulations, and especially by using the personal
protective equipment and clothes, and following established norms and procedures.
• Report the incidents that occurred to the Project Manager and record the incidents that occurred,
and ensure that the investigation of such incidents is conducted.
• Promote the implementation of additional activities and measures regarding environmental and
social protection and control, in order to improve this EMP.
• Attend the inspections and visits of the authorities in Safety, Health, environmental and social
matters, and report the results thereof to the Project Manager.
• Responsible for coordinating Emergency Response Plan;
• Emergency contacts and communication protocols including interaction with Affected Communities,
local government agencies and emergency response external services;
Employees
• Responsible for being compliant with and adhering to this EMP at all times
• Ensuring they have undertaken a site induction and are conversant with the requirements of this
EMP
• Reporting of any operations and conditions that deviate from the EMP or any non-compliant issues
or accidents to the proponent.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE
The Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan is prepared on the basis of the risk assessment and should
include:
• All areas where accidents and emergency situations may occur and communities or individuals that
may be impacted;
• Procedures to respond to emergency situations;
• Provision of equipment and resources;
• Procedures for the use of safety equipment and facilities;
• Designation of roles and responsibilities during an emergency situation;
• Emergency contacts and communication protocols including interaction with Affected Communities,
local government agencies and emergency response external services;
• Training plan and scheduled emergency drills in collaboration with emergency response services;
• Identification of evacuation routes and meeting points;
• Spill control and prevention of pollution procedures; and
• Procedure for incident communication and reporting.
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The following are, but not limited to, the potential emergency scenarios that may occur during the full cycle
of the Briquettes Processing Plant.
• Fire
• Personal Accident/illness
GRIEVANCE MECHANISM
The grievance mechanism of Wolf Briquettes CC is a publicized system through which communities,
employees and other affected parties can submit non-conformities, complaints and/or claims and have them
resolved quickly and effectively.
Two main types of grievance mechanisms have been identified:
• Internal grievance mechanism for employees;
• External Grievance for the community of Usakos.
The grievance mechanism allows for an evaluation of the project’s Safety, Health, Environmental and Social
Management Plans, an improvement of the communication process making it more efficient, effective and
transparent.
Wolf Briquettes should inform the Affected Communities, regulatory authorities including Usakos Town
Council and the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MHSS).
EXTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS
Wolf Briquettes should implement and maintain a procedure for external communication. The external
communications procedure includes methods to receive and register communications from the public,
screen and asses issues raised and determine how to address them providing feedback, tracking and
documenting responses.
The procedure also sets the periodicity of ongoing reporting to the public on the project’s SHES performance.
ACTION PLANS TO ACHIEVE OBJECTIVES
Action plans to achieve the objectives are listed in tabular format together, separated by activities. The
action plans also includes the frequency for implementing the mitigation measures as well as identifying the
responsible party. It must be noted that these action plans only relates to activities associated with the
Briquettes maintenance and operational activities, however additional monitoring requirements have been
raised that will need to be implemented during the operation of the project to enable the collection of
baseline data based on ongoing operational activities. This EMP later on be updated throughout the course
of the operation.
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TABLE 7-1: Environmental Mitigation Measures and Commitments – Charcoal Waste Fines Delivery to Project Site
Activity Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible Parties
Transportation
Safety and Health Protocol.
- Follow the instructions and requirements set out in the procedure for chain of
custody (FSC STD 40-004) prior to transportation and delivery of any charcoal
to the project site.
- A record of Training to all drivers on the above-mentioned d procedure must be
filled.
- A no alcohol policy must be implemented at all times prior to delivery or
transportation.
- COVID-19 Preventative Action Plan should be developed and implemented.
- Implement a Transportation and Safety Plan to ensure the following:
o Safety inspection is undertaken on the vehicle/ truck prior to travelling. No
delivery shall be made to project site in an open truck.
o Communication Plan between driver and Project site supervisor of the
traveling plan and details about time of delivery.
o Safety precautions around the gravel access road D1914 through the Bo
Dorp residents.
- Littering is not allowed at all exceptions, use the designated disposable bins at
the Wolf Briquettes Processing Plant.
- All truck transporting Charcoal and Briquettes must be fitted with canvas to
avoid potential incidents with charcoal and briquettes flying off the truck.
- Transportation to the Briquettes warehouse should not be undertaken at night
time to avoid night disturbance of the BoDorp residential area.
Every delivery
Environmental and Safety Officer, Site Supervisor
Noise - No delivery should be made before and after business operating hours (7:00-
17:00) during weekdays and 8:00-13:00 during weekend.
- All delivery vehicles should undergo regular maintenance. This should be kept
on record. Shall the vehicles be a subcontractor, the supplier should furnish
maintenance records.
Every delivery
Environmental and Safety Officer, Site Supervisor
Air quality - The Roads Authority must be contacted and a Charcoal delivery plan shared to
ensure additional safety measure including road signs where required is
implemented.
- Sections of the high-risk dust areas within the D1914 and D1935 gravel access
roads must be maintained and dust suppressed. Simple water sprays are often
Every delivery
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
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ineffective in controlling dust. However, select biodegradable surface-active
agents (surfactants).
- Regular inspections of the dust elevations in the area during delivery and
collection must be undertaken, a record must be kept.
- Vehicle speeds will be limited to 40km/h on access routes to limit dust.
- National Road Safety Regulations that applies to usage of seatbelts and
adhering to speed limits within gravel road tarred roads is to apply.
- No new access routes or short cuts must be created without authorisation form
the Roads Authority.
- The above-mentioned measures should be incorporated in the driver’s training
and induction prior to delivery and collection of material.
- All access routes around the Processing factory and Briquettes warehouse must
be dust suppressed and maintained at all time.
Monitoring Programme
Transportation Training and Induction Records Once off and refresher training and when required
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
Regular inspections and reporting Weekly Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
Onsite Dust Suppression records Weekly Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
Meeting records with Roads Authority Once of meeting and regular communication
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
Evidence of Records regarding the FSC STD 40-004 requirements Throughout the life cycle of the project
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
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Table 7-2: Environmental Mitigation Measures and Commitments – Offloading and Stockpiling of Charcoal Waste Fines
Activity Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible Parties
Offloading and stockpiling
Air Quality Offloading activities and Stockpiling must be undertaken on concrete or lined surfaces. For all areas requiring dust suppression: - Simple water sprays are often ineffective in controlling dust. However, select
biodegradable surface-active agents (surfactants). The surfactants form a microscopic liquid film as a means of increasing the adhesion of the coal dust particles to the body of the larger coal pieces. An effective dust suppressant must wet the surface of the sand/ coal/ charcoal fines, maintaining a moist environment, and bind the sand/coal/charcoal particles to prevent regeneration of the dust. Dust suppression can be consistent throughout the whole briquette process operation, shall the charcoal fines be wet/ moisture prior to being processed “Crushing and mixing”.
- Wolf briquettes must investigate various methods of dust suppressing charcoal fines while being offloaded. The following is suggested; o The entire area of the offloading bay must be lined;
o Charcoal fines must be wet sprayed with non-toxic dust suppressant prior
to offloading, this will minimise fugitive charcoal dust at the offloading bay
and throughout the briquette processing operation.
o All charcoal stockpiles must be wet sprayed prior to removal to be
processed through the crushing and mixing hammer mill.
o Wolf Briquettes must install Dust Tamer fences/wind fence up to the
height 5 to 10 meters around the offloading bay and other areas of
charcoal stockpile. The wind fences are engineered to suppress wind
speed thus avoiding further fugitive dust.
o The above measure must be inspected and monitored on daily basis.
o Stockpiling for a longer period is subject to fires, this must be monitored.
o All employees must complete a Risk Hazard Analysis prior to working with
charcoal.
o All employees must wear appropriate PPE including Overalls, Safety Boots,
googles, Safety helmet, noise ear plugs and dust masks.
o All employees must undertake medical fitness tests prior to working at the
processing plant and on annual basis.
Throughout the operation
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
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- Charcoal where necessary must be transported in bulk sacks, however when
offloading into the crusher and or mixing bin, measures to suppress charcoal
dust must be implemented.
Surface water and groundwater pollution
- Berms around the processing plant must be built to avoid potential flash flood impact.
- All activities must be performed on concrete floor or lined surface. - The offloading bay must be designed to include a drain system to capture any
leachate from the wet Charcoal stockpile. - Charcoal fines wetting process must be done on concrete floors designed with
drainage system. - Consultation regarding effluents discharge shall be undertake with department
of Water affairs’ Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land reform.
Throughout the life cycle of the project
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
Monitoring Programme
- Investigation of an effective design criterion for offloading Bay including the overall processing plant and appropriate drainage system must be furnished and implemented.
- Concrete floors, Berms, drainage systems must constructed.
Throughout the life cycle of the project.
Project Manager
- Training and Induction Records Once off and refresher training and when required
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Regular inspections and reporting weekly Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Risk Hazard Analysis Daily Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor, Employees
- Medical Fitness of Employees Annually Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
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Table 7-3: Environmental Mitigation Measures And Commitments – Hammer Mill Crushing And Mixing
Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible Parties
- Crushing and Mixing of charcoal fines
Air quality – charcoal dust emissions
- All crushing and mixing process must be undertaken on concrete floors and or
lining.
- Employees should carry out hazard identification and risk assessments of all
activities and facilities and comply with all relevant regulatory requirements,
and strive for the prevention of all incidents, which could result in personal
injury, fire, property damage or waste.
- All employees must wear appropriate PPE including Overalls, Safety Boots,
googles, Safety helmet, noise ear plugs and dust masks.
- Reference to Table 8-2. Charcoal stockpile must be wet sprayed with dust suppressant before being conveyed to the crushing and mixing bin.
- This should be monitored regularly. the wetting/ light spray should not compromise the quality required in Briquettes. This process needs to be test trailed and the usage of effective dust suppressant is recommended.
- The hammer mills area should be kept clean at all times:
• charcoal on the floors should be cleaned up and reintroduced in the crushing and mixing bin.
- Dust conditions should be monitored. - Shall the above suggested be implemented, a baseline air quality assessment is
recommended to quantify the amount of fugitive charcoal dust still emitted across the processing plant in relation to the background fugitive dust in the area. A dust baseline is required for at least 6 months to 12 months.
- Licenses in terms of the Water Resource Management Act (Act No. 11 of 2013) will be obtained shall the need to drill boreholes for water abstraction purposes arise.
Throughout the
life cycle of the
project.
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
Noise - A specialist noise assessment should be undertaken to collect baseline information on noise levels emitted by the processing plant and background noise in the residential area (Erongosig). This will allow to assess the whether noise levels are within the standards shall operation be undertaken at Night time.
- Generators should be fitted with silencers inorder to reduce the noise emitted. - Employees should wear ear plugs in areas with elevated noise. This needs to be
moinitored. - Annual medicals should also present an occupational noise/ hearing
assessment. -
Throughout the
life cycle of the
project.
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
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Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible Parties
Monitoring Programme
- Crushing and Mixing of charcoal fines
- Investigation in an effective design criterion. - Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Training and Induction Records Once off and refresher training and when required
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Regular inspections and reporting Weekly Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Risk Hazard Analysis Daily Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Noise and Air quality Monitoring plan implemented with an Air Quality Specialist
Throughout the life cycle of the project.
Project Manager, Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Noise Assessment record for night time operation Throughout the life cycle of the project.
Project Manager, Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Record of Community grievances Throughout the life cycle of the project.
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
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Table 7-4: Environmental Mitigation Measures and Commitments – Drying Storage and Packaging
Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible Parties
- Drying, Storage and packaging
Waste - Suitable receptacles (Wheelie Bins) for waste disposal should be available at all times. These receptacles will be clearly marked for different waste types.
- Ensure all Receptacles have lid tops to prevent waste from being blown away - Waste shall be separated and recycled / re-used where possible. - No burning or burying of waste material will be allowed on site. - Employees will be shown the importance of correct waste disposal as well as
waste minimisation and recycling. - Waste will be removed from site and disposed of at a suitable licensed waste
disposal facility. - Hazardous waste (including hydrocarbon contaminated material/soil) will be
disposed of at a licenced hazardous waste disposal facility. - Written evidence of safe disposal of waste will be kept. - Ensure daily inspection of waste bins and waste bin area to ensure waste is
managed appropriately - The drying of briquettes pallets outside the Workshop building should be in
designated drying spaces. The area must be fenced off accordingly to avoid unauthorised access.
- All employees must wear the appropriate PPE prior to working tin these areas
Throughout the operation
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
Monitoring Programme
- Drying Storage and Package - Training and Induction Records Once off and refresher training and when required
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Regular inspections and reporting Weekly Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Risk Hazard Analysis Daily Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Hazardous material disposal certificate After disposal of hazardous waste
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
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Table 7-5: Environmental Mitigation Measures and Commitments – Maintenance Activities
Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible Parties
Maintenance activities Soil, surface and ground water.
- A roof must be installed for the generator and fuel tank. - The Generator and Fuel tank must be placed in concrete floor bunded floor. - In all areas where there is storage of hazardous substances (i.e. hydrocarbons),
there will be containment of spillages on impermeable floors and bunded trays that can contain 110% of the volume of the hazardous substances.
- Regular inspection of hazardous storage area is required; - An MSDS should be kept on site, with training undertaken regarding its usage. - Regular environmental awareness through Training should include potential
risks associated with hydrocarbons. - All refuelling and any maintenance of vehicles will take place on impermeable
surfaces. - Pollution will be prevented through basic infrastructure design and through
maintenance of equipment. - Spill kits will be readily available on site. Employees will be shown to use the
spill kits to enable containment and remediation of pollution incidents. - Any spills will be contained and cleaned up immediately - Non-toxic dust suppressant shall be used. - Ensure that sewerage- effluent tanks if required or installed are managed
properly. - Regular cleaning of the ablution facilities is emphasized. - All sewerage from the chemical toilets and tanks will be pumped out by a
contractor/ municipality when required.
Throughout the operation
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
Monitoring Programme
Maintenance activities - Training and Induction Records Once off and refresher training and when required
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Regular inspections and reporting Weekly Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
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Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible Parties
- Regular monitoring of the sewage system and volumes Monthly Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Monthly monitoring of water and energy consumption Monthly Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Processing equipment maintenance plan Monthly or when
required
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Hazardous material disposal certificate After disposal of
hazardous waste
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Design criteria for bunded concrete floors Once off Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
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Table 7-6: Environmental Mitigation Measures and Commitments- Social Issues & Training
Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible Parties
All activities Safety Health and Environment
- Ensure relevant open and transparent communication about Environmental, Health and safety issues and possible ways to improve these among employees.
- An Environmental Policy must be developed in line with the objectives of this EMP. The policy should be signed and updated annually.
- Environmental and Safety representatives must be elected among employees. These should implement measures in this EMP together with the site supervisor and Safety officer.
- Community grievance mechanism must be implemented i.e. information of who to contact in order to raise a concern should be displayed at conspicuous places.
- Preference to the local community should be given in recruitment for employment.
- A training and awareness programme must be implemented and should be given to employees, truck drivers and visitors to site. Evidence of records on training shall be filed.
- Visitors induction must be undertaken. - Introduce incidents investigation and recording for Safety Health and
Environment. - Security Policy and procedures should be developed and implemented - Wolf Briquettes should meet all safety and Labour requirement. - The Processing plant should be fenced to avoid third parties from passing
through. - Have zero tolerance to alcohol in the workplace. - Establish a HIV / AIDS / TB workplace policy and wellness programme. - First Aid Kits should be accessible and used when needed. - Ambulance/ Emergency numbers should be written and placed onsite. - Employees must attend periodic medical examinations prior to working, on
annual basis and at Exit of employment.
- The disturbed grounds from historic maintenance activities of steam locomotive have left a significant impact on the surrounding area. TransNamib as the owner of land should implement stringed mitigations regarding the monitoring and rehabilitation of the disturbed area (Figure 4-13). This could be achieved by a unified commitment involving Wolf Briquettes CC and TransNamib, the Usakos Town Council and MHSS, through consultation with the regulating MEFT- Department of Environmental Affairs.
Throughout the operation
Environmental and Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
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Activities Potential Impact Management and Mitigation Measures Action Plan
Frequency Responsible Parties
Monitoring programme
All activities - Training and Induction Records Once off and refresher training and when required
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Regular inspections and reporting Weekly Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Arrange an independent 3rd party audit to assess the level of compliance to the EMP;
Annually Project Manager
- Community Grievance register
When complaint is raised
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Employees grievances Register When complaint is raised
Environmental and Safety Officer, E&S representative, Site Supervisor
- Rehabilitation plan strategy for the processing plant and Briquettes Warehouse the disturbed areas in consultation with TransNamib, Usakos Town Council and MHSS
As soon as possible
Project Manager
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Impact Assessment Conclusion
With reference to Table 7.1, it can be concluded that the activities and facilities associated with the
Briquettes processing activities at Erongosig is unlikely to cause significant impact on the environment and
the identified immediate receptors in the area if managed and mitigated. However, some of the identified
activities and aspects associated with the Briquettes activities could have a moderate impact over a longer
period of exposure if not mitigated. Management and Mitigation measures have been raised and are
compiled in the EMP report.
At the Briquettes warehouse, The historical Steam Locomotive repairs in the area have resulted in significant
impacts that are visible in the disturbed area as coal ash mixed in sand. The evident impacts associated with
the already disturbed area surrounding the Briquettes warehouse can likely be significant and can be
minimized should rehabilitation and monitoring measures be implemented by TransNamib with additional
support from Wolf Briquettes CC and the Usakos Town Council. The current extent of the disturbed area is
not associated with the activities within Wolf Briquettes CC warehouse however briquettes delivery activities
would cumulatively add to the impacts if not mitigated .
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Appendix A: Wolf Briquettes Waste Fines Suppliers FSC certificates
CERTIFICATElnformation from 2018111111 - 14:47 UIC
Certificate Code SA-FM/COC-006232
License Code FSC-C140298
MAIN ADDRESS
Name CMO Logistics
Address PO Box 161
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NAMIBIA
Website http://www.cmogroup. net
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Status Valid
Forest Area 189487.00 ha
First lssue Date 2018-03-22
Last lssue Date 2018-03-22
Expiry Date 2023-03-21
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Organisation Title Lname Initials Fname Capacity
Usakos Town Council Ms Tjipura Nangue Environmental Officer/ Community representative
Ministry of Health and Social Services Ms Endjambi Kristine Environmental Health Practitioner
Wolf Briquettes CC Ms. Kambinda Maria Representative
Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism Mr. Nchindo D Damian Head of impact assessments
Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism Mr. Mufeti Timo Environmental Commissioner
Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism Mr. Lindeque M Malan Permanent Secretary
Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism Ms. Angula S Saima Chief Development Planner
Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism Mr. Nghitila T Teofilus Environmental Commissioner
Ministry of Environment Forestry and Tourism Mr. Handley W Wayne
Appendix C: Stakeholders Engagement Process
Appendix C1: Site Notices
Wolf Briquettes cc
NOTICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT (EIA) PROCESS
AVAILABILITY OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN (EMP) FOR
WOLF BRIQUETTES CC EXISTING BRIQUETTES MAKING AND STORAGE ACTIVITY
IN USAKOS, ERONGO REGION
EIA Notification is given herewith in terms of the Environmental Management Act, 7 of 2007 and Regulation 21 of the
environmental impact assessment (EIA) Regulations (January 2012), for the above-mentioned existing project.
Wolf Briquettes CC is undertaking EIA process that includes the compilation of an EMP to allow for the Management,
Mitigation and Monitoring of the existing Environmental and social impacts. The EMP together with an application for an
Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) will be submitted to the regulating authority Ministry of Environment, Forestry
and Tourism (MEFT) for decision making on the issuing of an ECC in terms of the above-mentioned regulations. This notice
forms part of Stakeholders including Interested and Affected Parties (IAPs) engagement process.
Applicant: Wolf Briquettes CC
Location of Existing Activity:
• Briquette processing Activity: Erongosig “6 km North of Usakos on the D1935 road to Uis”
• Storage Facility: Old TransNamib Holdings Ltd. Locomotive Station and Repair workshop, Usakos
Nature of the existing activity:
Wolf Briquette CC currently undertakes Briquettes manufacturing and packaging activities at the above-mentioned
locations. The factory employs 70 people, mostly residents of Usakos. The Briquette factory relies on FSC certified Wood
suppliers in Namibia for its wood fines. The wood fines are delivered at the premises where 10% starch and water is added
before press compression process to produce the Briquettes pallets. The briquettes are then sun dried, packaged, collected
and stored at the old TransNamib locomotive station for further transportation to the Walvis Bay harbour, where the
briquettes are shipped to international clients. Wolf Briquettes CC has requested Marvin Environmental Project Consultants
cc to assist with the environmental compliance process in order for the factory to comply to in terms of the Environmental
Management Act, 2007 (Act No. 7 of 2007) and The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulation.
EIA Process consultant:
Marvin Environmental Projects Consultants cc
Contact Person: Marvin Sanzila Office Mobile: +264 85 7328952 E-mail: [email protected]
Register to receive or discuss the Draft EMP Report
To receive and or discuss the Draft EMP as an Interested and Affected party (IAP) submit your full name and contact details
to the above mentioned contact details.
Closing date for submission of comments and issues: 11 December 2020
• The Usakos Town Council;
• Usakos Shopping Complex;
• Usakos Hospital/ Clinic.
Appendix C2: Minutes to Meeting with Usakos Town Council and MHSS
EIA PROCESS FOR THE EXISTING WOLF BRIQUETTES MAKING FACTORY ACTIVITIES AT USAKOS, IN ERONGO REGION
Meeting Minutes:
15/05/2020
Start time: 10h00
End time: 13h00
Attended by
Wolfhart Diekmann (owner of Wolf briquettes cc)
Kambinda Maria (Wolf briquettes cc’s certification admin)
Marvin Sanzila (Wolf briquettes cc’s EIA consultant)
Nangueii Tjipura (Usakos town councils environmentalist)
Kristine Walungama (Usakos health and safety practioner)
Points discussed
Introduction
1. Marvin Sanzila (Wolf briquettes cc’s EIA consultant) introduced the wolf Briquettes EIA
process and discussed the aim of the meeting, and emphasized on the process as an ongoing
process and it will instead be referred to as an Environmental Performance and Management plan.
2. Wolfhart Diekmann (owner of Wolf briquettes cc) introduced the company with about 70
employees and discussed the difference between charcoal and briquettes. He identified his process
as a way of giving the Namibia charcoal an identity as Namibian Charcoal was exported to South
Africa Unprocessed and was sold from there as South African Charcoal. Wolf briquettes cc uses
charcoal waste (5 -20mil), crush and mix it with starch to make a briquette. Wolfhart Diekmann
also mentioned on doing his crushing process in Otjiwarongo to reduce the dust generated in
Usakos.
Some of the points discussed
1. Kristine Walungama (Usakos health and safety practioner) wanted to know who Marvin
Sanzila (Wolf briquettes cc’s EIA consultant) considered as a stakeholder for an EIA process.
Marvin Sanzila identified Usakos town council as they are the GRN reps of the town and he also
identified community reps. Furthermore he highlighted that he could have submitted this without
consulting any parties as it is an ongoing process, the EIA regulation does not in detail stipulate the
process. He further emphasized that on the difference between the information from a public
meeting and that of the stakeholder meeting as per EIA process.
2. Kristine Walungama (Usakos health and safety practioner) referred to the regulations of
2007 & 2012 as the process was supposed to be approved before starting operations. She
mentioned that she does not represent the community though she received complaints from the
community about Wolf Briquettes cc. she further informed Wolf briquettes cc’s EIA consultant
that he should have invited the affected parties and not only the interested parties.
3. Nangueii Tjipura (Usakos town councils environmentalist) referred to the meeting as a
meeting for a company that is operating whilst it is not supposed to, as a way to discuss the way
forward before bringing the community in.
EIA PROCESS FOR THE EXISTING WOLF BRIQUETTES MAKING FACTORY ACTIVITIES AT USAKOS, IN ERONGO REGION
4. Wolfhart Diekmann (owner of Wolf briquettes cc) reminded them that before he started his
operations he arranged a public meeting, it was in the newspaper and nobody from the ministries
turned up. Charcoal is not a listed activity though there might be aspects that Might need to be
managed e.g. waste.
5. Wolf briquettes cc’s EIA consultant mentioned TransNamib being the owner the build being
used by Wolf Briquettes cc considering the historical operations that took place at the premises.
6. Wolf briquettes cc’s EIA consultant discussed the mitigation measures for the potential
environmental and social impacts identified as it was the Usakos health and safety practioners
only interest. She also mentioned the building not being up to standards and waste left from our
drying process is blown in the air.
7. Wolfhart Diekmann (owner of Wolf briquettes cc) reminded her that there is a difference
between coal and charcoal. A satellite picture of the area was shown to her, and she concluded
that Wolf Briquettes cc is adding to an already disturbed area.
EIA PROCESS FOR THE EXISTING WOLF BRIQUETTES MAKING
FACTORY ACTIVITIES AT USAKOS, IN ERONGO REGION
MINUTES OF MEETING TO STAKEHOLDER ENGANGEMENT: TRANSNAMIB
HOLDINGS LIMITED
DATE 13 March 2020
VENUE: TransNamib Holdings Limited (TransNamib), Windhoek
PROJECT: Environmental Impact Assessment Process for the Existing Wolf Briquette
Making factory in Usakos, Erongo Region
PURPOSE: The objectives of the meeting were to:
• Inform the stakeholder about the proposed EIA process being undertaken, as and how they could participate in the process.
• Discuss potential Environmental and Social impacts.
• Obtain input from the stakeholder on issues and concerns
• Roles and Responsibilities related to the project scope whereby:
o TransNamib is the leaser/ owner of the premises being leased to Wolf Briquette factory;
o Wolf Briquette Factory’s responsibilities relating to Environmental compliance to be raised during the EIA process.
ATTENDANCE: 1. Wolf Diekmann (Wolf Briquette CC)
2. Garneth Shamaila (TransNamib)
3. Marvin Sanzila (Marvin)
1. OPEN AND INTRODUCTION
Meeting commenced at approximately 15h00. Marvin Sanzila (MS) of Marvin Environmental Projects
Consultants (Marvin) welcomed all to the meeting. This was followed by a short introduction, which
included:
• Meeting agenda
• Objectives of the meeting.
2. DISCUSSION POINTS
2.1. Project Background
Wolf Briquettes CC currently owns the Briquette Making Factory in Usakos, located at the
TransNamib’s old steam locomotive station and repair workshop building. Appendix 1 presents locality
map to the factory. The old locomotive station building has been leased to Wolf Briquettes CC since
October 2019 for a period of 10 years, with the overall purpose to establish a briquette making factory.
The Factory has employed 50 people to date, and production activities are currently in process. The
Briquette factory relies on Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood suppliers in Namibia
including CMO Logistics, Makara Bush Product cc, and NRC.
The FSC in Namibia only certifies Charcoal/ Briquette if the manufacturer can prove that it complies
with the FSC requirements stipulated in the:
• FSC STD 40-004 Version 2 for trading and manufacturing organisations using 100% FSC
material.
The Standard aims at responsible management of Namibia’s forest resources whilst conserving and
restoring the ecosystem and protecting workers rights. The scope includes natural forests including
invasive species “thorn bushes” and non-timber forest products such as venison products and Marula
fruit. The thorn bushes and invasive tree species are problematic due to their rapid spread which in
turn endangers the local environment, negatively impacting biodiversity, threatened species and
groundwater.
The FSC certified wood fines “wood product’ that is purchased is offloaded at the factory bay and
undergoes a process of further crushing and addition of 7% starch and water. The wood product then
goes through a press process to compress the product into briquettes. The product “briquettes” is
sundried prior to packaging for transportation to the Walvis Bay harbour and delivery to the client
overseas.
2.2. The proposed EIA process
Wolf Briquettes CC has requested Marvin Sanzila as the Environmental Practitioner to assist with the
environmental compliance process in terms of the Environmental Management Act, 2007 (Act No. 7 of
2007) and The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations. The Briquette Manufacturing
(Processing Plant) is not a listed activity that may trigger the need for an Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA). However, the manufacturing process (processing plant) may result in activities that
trigger the need for an Environmental Management Plan and an application for an Environmental
Clearance Certificate (ECC) and therefore, a Scoping and EMP process will be undertaken.
Focus group meetings as part of the stakeholder’s engagement process will be scheduled with the
Usakos Town Council, Ministry of Health and Social Services and the neighbouring business owners
surrounding the project’s premises.
2.3. Key Issues raised
During the meeting with Garneth Shamaila (Health Safety and Loss Control Manager- TransNamib),
the following key points were raised:
1. The premises to that the Briquette factory undertakes its processing activities is under a lease
agreement with TransNamib since October 2019, for the next 10 years.
2. The lease agreement does not detail any information regarding the lessee’s obligation to
compliance with any environmental regulations taking into consideration the factories
operational activities and its potential to environmental impacts.
3. TransNamib as the owner of the property and surrounding area has an obligation to
rehabilitating the disturbed areas around the old locomotive building, repair workshop and
railway siding to and from the station.
4. The disturbed areas are a resultant of the past “historic” locomotive coal transportation and
storage activities over a longer period that resulted in coal ash spread around the premises
and railway track to and from the old locomotive station building (refer to Appendix A).
5. Wolf Briquette Factory is undertaking an EIA process (Scoping and EMP) required to assess
the factory’s operational activities and impacts on the environment; advise management and
mitigation measures including a monitoring plan to be implemented by the factory.
6. The Scope of the EIA process will only detail the Factory’s operational activities and the
management and mitigation measures thereof;
7. TransNamib is requested to investigate a possible shared commitment with the lessee (Wolf
Briquettes cc) regarding the rehabilitation of the premises and in compliance to
environmental regulations.
8. TransNamib is requested to investigate additional rehabilitation measures for the area outside
the old locomotive building and the railway siding (refer to Appendix A).
9. Potential Environmental impacts identified and associated with the current Briquette Factory
activities at the premises (Old locomotive station) includes Air pollution by the emission of
Charcoal ash from offloading and the processing activities of crushing that can further lead to
occupational health hazards. The potential contamination of groundwater by floods/ rain and
where activities over a longer period are undertaken without the use of impermeable
surfaces, or the storage of Charcoal fines over longer periods without the use of
impermeable surfaces. These impacts can be mitigated by various measures and a
monitoring plan will be proposed as part of the EMP.
3. THE WAY FORWARD
Marvin outlined the way forward as follows:
• Further stakeholder engagement sessions, i.e. Focus group meetings, will be held at a later stage, as part of the EIA process;
• TransNamib is to provide feedback regarding the responsibilities as indicated above (point 7 and 8);
• TransNamib is to provide comments and Issues regarding the EIA process if any by the 31st of March 2020
4. CLOSE
The meeting was closed at 16h15.
Appendix A: Locality Map to historically disturbed area from locomotive transportation activities
Issue Raised Reference in Report where issues is addressed.
Environmental and Social (including Health and Safety):
• Potential soil contamination from drying activities of Briquettes Refer to section 5.5, 6 and 7 (EMP)
• Air pollution:
o Fugitive dust (black ash) emitting from the Briquettes processing activities to the
surrounding residential area and Town centre.
o Fugitive dust (Black Ash) as a public nuisance and potential Health hazard due to
respiratory infections caused by inhalation.
o Fugitive Dust (Black Ash) emitting from Vehicle Movement around the factory
premises
• Potential damage of residential area infrastructure and residents personal belongings from
the fugitive dust (black ash).
• Lack of security measures and infrastructure i.e. fencing to avoid local dwellers from
surrounding area into the Processing Plant/ Factory premises.
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• Poor housekeeping inside the factory building and the premises surrounding the building.
• Domestic waste management issues.
• Lack of Noise and Dust control measures.
• Noise emitting from the processing plant at night time.
• The Processing Plant/ factory building is not in safe working condition:
o Wear and Tear on the glass roofing of the ceiling;
o Sagging of the roofing.
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Ph: +264 81 4788279
MARVIN NM SANZILA
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
Environmental Management Systems, Impact Assessments, Permitting and Compliance.
• Qualifications
BSc
2007 Natural Resources Cert 2014 Understanding and Auditing ISO 14001
Cert 2015 New Managers Development Programme
z • EXPERTISE
• Environmental Assessments and Project Management
• ISO 14001: Environmental Management Systems; EMPs: Implementation and Coordination
• Environmental Auditing
• Stakeholder Management
• Film presenter and narrator:
Marvin Sanzila joined SLR Environmental Consulting (Pty) Ltd in March 2016 as an Environmental Assessments Practitioner and currently serves as a board member of the Environmental Assessment Professionals of Namibia (EAPAN). Prior to this venture, Marvin successfully implemented the Langer Heinrich Uranium’s Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) for 5 years, ensuring compliance across the business sector and retention of the project’s license to operate.
Marvin has assisted various consultants for 4 years in conducting Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) for project appraisals with the regulating authorities. All projects experience related to EIAs have been successfully awarded Environmental Clearance Certificates (ECCs) by the regulating authority and are operational, enhancing both local and international business sector while implementing best practice environmental and social management tools.
Apart from Project Management and Environmental Assessments, Marvin has presented and narrated two films, one that emphasizes the role of the environmental Management Act no.7 of 2007 in the modern day Namibian development context and the other that looks at Namibia’s Wetlands and its potential for ecotourism. His diverse capabilities, skills and knowledge and growing passion for environmental management allows an opportunity for a dynamic Environmental Team.
• PROJECTS
Swakop Uranium PTY (LTD)
Environmental Impact Assessment process for the proposed Husab mine on-site 12 MW (Phase 1) (2019).
Role: Environmental Impact Assessment Practitioner and Project Manager (successfully completed the EIA process and have obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) through the regulating authority for the project’s development). Swakop Uranium PTY (LTD) has partnered with CGN Energy International Holdings CO. Limited (CGNEI), a sister Company of Swakop Uranium, to construct and operate a Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Plant with a capacity of 12 megawatt (MW) at the Husab Mine to supply power to the processing plant and associated activities.
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Alten Renewable Energy Group (Alten)
Environmental and Social Management Support for the proposed construction and operation of the 37 MW Solar Power Plant in Mariental, Namibia (2018-2020)
Environmental and Social Management Support Manager. Successfully completed construction phase of the project. Successfully overseen the implementation of the Environmental and Social Management System during the construction and operation of a 37 MW Solar Power plant in Mariental. During the construction phase of the project, the Environmental and Social Management Plans (ESMPs) required their implementation in compliance to International Finance Corporation (IFC), Equator Principles (EPS) and the Namibian Regulations.
NAMWATER
Environmental and social screening: Feasibility study for a desalination plant and water carriage system to secure water supply to central coast, Windhoek and en-route users (2019-2020)
Role: Environmental Impact Assessment Practitioner (Project Management Assistant) (Project On-going)
The Feasibility Study is financed through the Government of the Federal Republic of
Germany, KfW Development Bank.
Namibia Water Corporation Ltd. (NamWater) has been assigned by the Ministry of Agriculture Water and Forestry (MAWF), as the Project Executing Agency, to undertake a feasibility study for the development of a Desalination Plant and Water Carriage System, to secure water supply to the central coastal area of Namibia; Windhoek; as well as en-route users (i.e. towns). SLR and the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) (South Africa) were jointly appointed by the Project Management Team to undertake the Environmental Screening Study as input into to the overall Feasibility Study.
GALP
Proposed offshore Exploration Well drilling in
PEL 82 & 83, Orange Basin, Namibia. EIA Report and
Environmental & Social Management
Plan (ESMP), (2019)
Role: Project assistant Environmental Practitioner.
EIA process for the proposed offshore Exploration Well drilling in PEL 82 & 83, Orange Basin, Namibia EIA Report and Environmental & Social Management
Plan (ESMP).
Farm Skakel
Environmental Performance Report And Management Plan For Water Abstraction Boreholes (WW10801 & WW10062) On Farm Skakel
Role: Environmental Impact Assessment Practitioner (successfully completed the EMP compilation and an ECC has been issued by the regulating Authority for the project.
Environmental Performance Report And Management Plan For Water Abstraction Boreholes (WW10801 & WW10062) On Farm Skakel.
Farm Burnel
Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan for Water Abstraction Boreholes (WW 200285 & WW 37681) on Farm Burnel
Role: Environmental Impact Assessment Practitioner (successfully completed the EMP compilation and an ECC has been issued by the regulating Authority for the project.
Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan for Water Abstraction Boreholes (WW 200285 & WW 37681) on Farm Burnel.
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Farm Finsterbergen
Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan for Water Abstraction Boreholes on Farm Finsterbergen
Role: Environmental Impact Assessment Practitioner (successfully completed the EMP compilation and an ECC has been issued by the regulating Authority for the project.
Environmental Performance Report and Management Plan for Water Abstraction Boreholes on Farm Finsterbergen.
Swakop Uranium PTY (LTD)
Scoping report (including impact assessment) for the proposed changes to the Husab mine and linear infrastructure (2018-2019)
Role: Environmental Impact Assessment Practitioner (successfully completed the EIA process and has obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) through the regulating authority for the project’s development).
Swakop Uranium PTY (LTD) Swakop proposes further amendments to the approved Husab Mine plan and associated activities, as follows:
• Further alterations of the WRD design; and
• The Implementation and operation of an on-site incinerator for the purposes of improved waste management.
• Six (6) new mobile communication antenna-poles for mobile communication road coverage along the access road to the mine from the B2 turn off.
Swakop Uranium PTY (LTD)
Swakop Uranium Internal Scoping Report for the proposed New Raw Water Pond (2017).
Environmental Practitioner for the Scoping (including assessment) process. (Successfully completed the EIA process and has obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) through the regulating authority for the project’s development).
Swakop Uranium Projects and Processing Departments proposed to construct an additional raw water pond for the storage of Raw water supplied by NamWater. The additional pond is not only required to provide the plant with the required volumes of water, but also to ensure suitable volumes of water being stored during scheduled NamWater maintenance shutdown periods.
Shell Namibia Upstream B.V.
EIA for proposed Deep Water Exploration Well Drilling in Petroleum Exploration Licence 39 (blocks 2913a and 2914b) off the coast of Southern Namibia (2017)
Project Assistant (Environmental Practitioner) for the Public Participatory Process (including Focus Group Meetings) of the EIA. Correspondence with Client and Project Management. (Successfully assisted the EIA process and has obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) through the regulating authority for the project’s development). Shell Namibia Upstream BV holds PEL 39, which is located adjacent to the southernmost Namibian offshore border with South Africa. Shell is proposed to drill one or possibly two exploration wells in the northern portion of the licence area.
European Investment Bank and NamPower: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) for the proposed Encroacher Bush Biomass Power Project in Namibia (2017)
Project Assistant
NamPower has partnered with the European Investment Bank (EIB) proposes to construct and operate a biomass power plant that will generate electricity by the combustion of wood from encroacher bush, growing in the surroundings of the proposed power plant area.
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Tschudi Copper Mine: Environmental Audit Report- November 2017
Environmental Auditor (Continues to support the Mine through compliance audit)
Environmental Audit for the EMP implementation of the Tschudi Mine in Tsumeb, Namibia.
Namibian National Parks Programme Phase IV(NamParks IV)
Environmental considerations related to development of park management infrastructure in the Tsau //Khaeb national park in the /Karas Region (2017)
Environmental Practitioner (Project Manager) (Successfully assisted the EIA process and has obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) through the regulating authority for the project’s development).
On the 20th of June 2017, Lund Consulting Engineers cc (Lund) requested SLR Environmental Consulting (Namibia) (PTY) Ltd (SLR), to interpret the extent of environmental legal requirements for the proposed infrastructure development of NamParks Phase IV in the TKNP as detailed in the Concept Design Report. Design, site supervision and contract administration.
NamParks is supported by the Federal Republic of Germany through the Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) Development Bank. The programme (NamParks) has been implemented into development phases (1 to 4). NamParks Phase 4 (NamParks IV) is currently focused on Park Management infrastructure development in the Tsau //Khaeb (Sperrgebiet) National Park (TKNP).
Earthmaps CC
Scoping Report and EMP for Earthmaps Consulting CC’s Exploration Activities on EPLs 6339 and 6340, North-West of Tsumeb in the Oshikoto Region (2017)
Environmental Practitioner (Project Manager) for the EIA process of the proposed project activity. (Successfully assisted the EIA process and has obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) through the regulating authority for the project’s development).
Earthmaps Consulting CC (Earthmaps) founded in 2004, is a local consulting service based in Swakopmund, Erongo Region with vast experience in minerals’ exploration and mining in Namibia and across Africa. Earthmaps holds the Exclusive Prospecting Licenses (EPLs) 6339 and 6340, located north-west (NW) of Tsumeb in the Oshikoto Region. Earthmaps required an environmental clearance certificate (ECC) from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET): Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) to conduct exploration activities in these EPLs.
Votorantim Metals Namibia (PTY) LTD
Scoping Report (including assessment) and EMP for Votorantim Metals Namibia (PTY) LTD’s Exploration Activities on EPL 6521, North-West of Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region (2017)
Environmental Practitioner (Project Manager) for the EIA process of the proposed project activity. (Successfully assisted the EIA process and has obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) through the regulating authority for the project’s development).
Votorantim Metals Namibia (Pty) Ltd (Votorantim) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Votorantim Metais Zinco, a Brazilian mining company, specialising in zinc, lead and copper. Votorantim has successfully obtained an Exclusive Prospecting Licence (EPL) 6521 in the North-western side of Otavi in the Otjozondjupa Region.
Votorantim require an environmental clearance certificate (ECC) from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism (MET): Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA) to conduct exploration activities on EPL 6521.
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Namibian National Parks Programme Phase NAMPARKS Phase II Scoping Report for Infrastructure Development: Amendment for the proposed Addition of Entrance Gate, Tourist Reception, Staff Housing at Mudumu. (2016)
Environmental Practitioner for the EIA process of the proposed project activity. (Successfully assisted the EIA process and has obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) through the regulating authority for the project’s development).
An environmental Scoping Report and Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for the infrastructure development in the North-Eastern Parks was completed in March 2008 and the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) subsequently issued in 2008, following the submission to the MET: Department of Environmental Affairs (DEA). Infrastructure provisions for the Mudumu South in the approved Scoping Report only included a Park Entrance gate. It has come to terms that additional infrastructure is required at the Mudumu South.
SLR was consulted to undertake the EIA process for the proposed additional park infrastructure.
ErongoRed EIA for a new 44 kV powerline between Swakopmund reservoir and the Swakop River Plots (2016).
Environmental Practitioner (for the EIA process, including EIA write up, Public Participatory process, review of specialist report and project management).
EIA for the proposed upgrading of the 22 kV to 44 kV powerline. A new overhead powerline to be constructed.
(Successfully assisted the EIA process and has obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) through the regulating authority for the project’s development).
Ministry of Agriculture, Water & Forestry (MAWF)
EIA process for the Zone Irrigation Project , North west of Nkurenkuru, Kavango Region
(2016, 2018)
Environmental Practitioner (EIA write up, process, review of specialist report and project management)
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water & Forestry (MAWF) through the Division of Agricultural Engineering (DAE) intends to develop an Irrigation Project as part of the
Government’s Green Scheme in the Zone Area located about 30 km northwest of Nkurenkuru in the Western region of Kavango. An EIA process is required for the project to obtain an ECC.
Namibia Construction PTY Ltd.
Scoping (Including Assessment) Report and EMP for Sand Mining project- 20km South West of Okahandja (2016)
Environmental Practitioner (Successfully assisted the EIA process and has obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) through the regulating authority for the project’s development).
Namibia Construction (Pty) Ltd is mining sand in the upper reaches of the Swakop River on Farm Osona 65, 20 km south-west of Okahandja town and 6 km East of Gross Barmen. Namibia Construction has been mining sand from this location in the Swakop River between 2011 to 2014 and resumed in 2015 after the river flow reinstated the river sand in the mined out areas. An EIA process was required as per EIA regulations and EMA
Tschudi Copper Mine Environmental Audit Report- November 2016
Environmental Auditor
Environmental Audit for the EMP implementation of the Tschudi Mine in Tsumeb, Namibia
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Swakop Uranium PTY LTD
Scoping Report (including impact assessment) for the proposed amendment to the Husab Mine Linear Infrastructure - 33kV Overhead Powerline at the B2 Vehicle Staging Area (2016)
Environmental Practitioner (for the entire EIA process, including EIA write up, Public Participatory process, review of specialist report and project management. (Successfully assisted the EIA process and has obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) through the regulating authority for the project’s development).
Swakop Uranium proposes to erect a 33 kV overhead power line (±1.25 km in length) from the existing Erongo RED 22kV powerline to their B2 Vehicle staging area next to the B2 main road. And EIA process was required for the issue of the ECC.
Igneous Mining
Environmental Certificate Clearance (ECC) Renewal for small scale mining activities on ML 135 in Sarusus Area, Skeleton Cost Park (2016)
Environmental Practitioner for the ECC Renewal Process. (Successfully assisted the EIA process and has obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) through the regulating authority for the project’s development).
Igneous Mining’s environmental clearance certificate for ML 135 Small scale mining activities at Sarusus Area in the Skelton Coast Park is due for renewal. It’s with this background that the project still intends to keep the Mining lease until such time that the lease lapses. It has come to terms that Igneous Mining needs to apply for a renewal of their ECC.
Swakop Uranium PTY LTD
Swakop Uranium Internal Environmental Scoping Report for the proposed Sub-Economic Material Stockpiling Area (2016)
Environmental Practitioner (Successfully assisted the EIA process and has obtained the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) through the regulating authority for the project’s development).
Swakop Uranium proposes a minor change and/or addition to the approved Husab Mine design plan and infrastructure specific to stockpiling of Sub Economic Material (SEM) with an average ore grade of 113 ppm. The SEM is proposed to be stockpiled on two dedicated “SEM stockpiles”, located next to the Waste Rock Dump (WRD) within the perimeters of Pit Zone 1 and Pit Zone 2. An internal screening process was required to assess the impacts associated with the project activity
Langer-Heinrich Uranium PTY Ltd
Environmental Compliance Coordinator (2014-2016)
Environmental Compliance Coordinator The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate the environmental compliance program at Langer Heinrich Uranium (LHU) in order to ensure LHU successfully integrate environmental compliance across the business and retains its licence to operate.
• Coordinate and provide support to ensure impact /aspect and risk assessment registers are up to date
• EMP implementation
• Participate in environmental incident investigations
• Training and awareness
• Conduct assessment of company activities to ensure compliance with ISO /internal standards and facilitate or coordinate environmental audit programme
• Document control
• Environmental register
• Co-ordination, communication & networking
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Langer-Heinrich Uranium PTY Ltd.
Environmental Technician (September 2011-2013)
Environmental Technician
Roles:
• Environmental Aspect and compliance monitoring
• Incident management and data entry
• EMP Compliance
• Site-Contractors compliance to Environmental procedures, Environmental Management Plan,
• Compliance to EMS ISO 14001; Environmental Internal Audits and Reports
• Contribution to Monthly and Bi-Annual Environmental Reports
• Waste management overall mining operation
• Environmental Monitoring
• Maintenance and Utilization of environmental Monitoring equipment
• Training; Environmental awareness, Policy, Spill and Waste management
MAMOKOBO Video& Research, Ministry of Environment & Tourism.
Documentary Film; Eco-tourism and Namibia’s Wetlands: supporting livelihoods. (2011)
Presenter, Narrator. Filming Logistics and schedule planner
Risk Based Solutions cc
Scoping Report: InnoWind Energy Namibia (PTY) LTD for the proposed 10 MW Solar array Project, Walvis Bay, Erongo Region (March 2011)
Environmental Junior consultant (Project assistant )
• Project development stages, Socio- economic (Regional and Local Positive and Negative social impacts, Assessment methodology and procedures.
Risk Based Solutions cc
Scoping Report: On Road Investment (PTY) LTD for mining of copper, zinc and gold at farm Elbe 10, EPL 4232 Okahandja, Otjozondjupa Region
(November 2010)
Environmental Junior consultant (Project assistant )
• Project development stages, Socio- economic (Regional and Local Positive and Negative social impacts, Assessment methodology and procedures, Health and Safety
Risk Based Solutions cc
Scoping Report: Zhonghe Resources (Namibia) Development (PTY) LTD for proposed new uranium mine, EPL3602. Arandis area, Erongo region.
(October 2010)
Environmental Junior consultant (Project assistant )
• Project development stages, Socio- economic (Regional and Local Positive and Negative social impacts, Assessment methodology and procedures.
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Risk Based Solutions cc
Scoping Report: Logwood Investment (PTY) LTD for mining of Copper and Silver at Klein Aub, EPL 3663, Rehoboth District, Hardap Region (May 2010)
Environmental Junior consultant (Project assistant)
• Project development stages, Socio- economic (Regional and Local Positive and Negative social impacts), Assessment methodology and procedures, Health and Safety
Alex Speiser Environmental Consultants CC (ASEC cc
Environmental Background and Environmental Management Plan for the development of Eros Load Centre 66/11KV Substation and upgrade of the Olympia Load Centre (March 2010)
Environmental Junior consultant (Project assistant)
• Baseline Assessment
• Identification of potential impacts
• Environmental Management Plan
UNDP-MET, Versacon cc
Namibia Landscape Conservation Area Initiative” NAM-PLACE
(Sept 2009)
Assistant Coordinator
Development of Project Document for the “Namibia Landscape Conservation Area Initiative” NAM-PLACE.
Pre-Feasibility and Baseline Assessment of the project focal areas and verification of the proposed PLACA demonstration Sites
• Project coordination and management
Versatile Environment Consulting cc
Namibia National Climate Change Policy and accompanying Strategic Action Plan
(Mar 2009)
Assistant Coordinator
• Administrative support and coordination.
Versatile Environmental Consulting cc
(Feb 2009- Feb 2010)
Environmental Junior Consultant
Technical environmental services to Versacon cc:
• Project development, management and coordination
• Project and programme environmental assessment, EIA.
MAMOKOBO Video & Research, Ministry of Environment &Tourism (MET) – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ)
Environmental Management Act Film(Feb 2009)
Project Coordinator Assistant
Marketing and Distribution of the Environmental Management Act no.7 of 2007 film “A Balancing Act”.
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MAMOKOBO Video & Research, Ministry of Environment &Tourism (MET) – Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ)
Environmental Management Act no.7 0f 2007, supporting film ( A Balancing Act)
Sept 2008- Dec 2008
Film Presenter/ Narrator
• Participate in public consultation meetings
• Conduct live interviews with various stakeholders
Risk Based Solution cc
EIA for Northern Namibia Development Company (NNDC) PTY LTD proposed mining and ongoing exploration – EPL No. 2633
May - June 2008
Environmental Junior Consultant
• Assessment of Environmental components (Fauna and flora Coastal Settings and the Kunene River Mouth settings, likely impact and management)
• Review of the Legal Framework relevant to the project.
SAIEA- Millennium Challenge Account (MCA)
Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment of the construction of a new veterinary cordon fence along Namibia-Angola border (April 2008)
Consultant- Enumerator
• Baseline data collection and impact assessment of the proposed veterinary cordon fence
SAIEA- Millennium Challenge Account (MCA)
Strategic Environmental Impact Assessment of the construction of a new veterinary cordon fence along Namibia-Angola border (April 2008)
Consultant- Enumerator
• Baseline data collection and impact assessment of the proposed veterinary cordon fence
Versatile Environment Consulting cc
Namibia National Climate Change Policy and accompanying Strategic Action Plan (Mar 2009)
Assistant Coordinator
• Administrative support and coordination.
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Versatile Environmental Consulting cc
EIA for a Seismic Survey in Block 1911, offshore Namibia (April 2007)
Environmental Junior Consultant
• Review of international, regional and national agreements/ policies/ legislation relevant to project
• Provision of information and data about coastal and marine regarding sensitivity, ecological importance and other relevant attributes of block 1911
• Preparation and provision of information about the Kunene River mouth, key species, sensitivities and threats.
Versatile Environmental Consulting cc
EIA for proposed development of guano platforms near Sandwich Habour Walvis Bay (March 2007)
Environmental Junior Consultant
• Review of policies, legislation and international conventions in the context of the project and biodiversity conservation
SAIEA
Trans-boundary issues of the Orange-Senqu river basin waters May 2007
Project Assistance
Versatile Environmental Consulting cc
Data gathering and gap analysis for modeling of the cumulative effects of offshore petroleum exploration and production activities on the marine environment in the BCLME region.
(February 2007)
Environmental Junior Consultant
• Compilation of quantitative data on past, present, future petroleum industry activities and techniques for drilling in a GIS compatible format.
• Identification and compilation of data on biological, physical and chemical elements most likely to be affected at sites of existing petroleum exploration and production activities.
• Analysis of common impacts and project specific impact from oil/gas exploration
National Botanical Institute (NBRI), Namibia Biodiversity Database (NaBiD)
Facilitation of baseline biodiversity data through the Brown Hyena Research Project for conservation planning of the Sperrgebiet National Park (Feb 2006- Jan 2007)
Data Coordinator
Facilitation of baseline biodiversity data through the Brown Hyena Research Project for conservation planning of the Sperrgebiet National Park
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Versatile Environmental Consulting cc
EIA for a Seismic Survey in Block 1911, offshore Namibia (April 2007)
Environmental Junior Consultant
• Review of international, regional and national agreements/ policies/ legislation relevant to project
• Provision of information and data about coastal and marine regarding sensitivity, ecological importance and other relevant attributes of block 1911
• Preparation and provision of information about the Kunene River mouth, key species, sensitivities and threats.
Versatile Environmental Consulting cc
EIA for proposed development of guano platforms near Sandwich Habour Walvis Bay (March 2007)
Environmental Junior Consultant
• Review of policies, legislation and international conventions in the context of the project and biodiversity conservation.
SAIEA Trans-boundary issues of the Orange-Senqu river basin waters May 2007
Project Assistance
Versatile Environmental Consulting cc Data gathering and gap analysis for modeling of the cumulative effects of offshore petroleum exploration and production activities on the marine environment in the BCLME region. (February 2007)
Environmental Junior Consultant
• Compilation of quantitative data on past, present, future petroleum industry activities and techniques for drilling in a GIS compatible format.
• Identification and compilation of data on biological, physical and chemical elements most likely to be affected at sites of existing petroleum exploration and production activities.
• Analysis of common impacts and project specific impact from oil/gas exploration
National Botanical Institute (NBRI), Namibia Biodiversity Database (NaBiD)
Facilitation of baseline biodiversity data through the Brown Hyena Research Project for conservation planning of the Sperrgebiet National Park (Feb 2006- Jan 2007).
Data Coordinator
Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (Marine Mammal Section)
Cape fur seal Project
Jan – Feb 2004
Assistant Fisheries Technician
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1999 The Deep, Hull (1999 -2004)
A large aquarium designed by Sir Terry Farrell & Partners. Located on the River Humber the site is split into two areas the main attraction being the aquarium and the other being the business centre.
Design concept for a large entrance plaza, public spaces, car park and landscape to business centre.
Responsible for the landscape design of the main external spaces around the visitor centre as well as the layout for the car parks. Liaison with Sir Terry Farrell & Partners and engineers to create a high quality design / interactive visitor experience. Subsequent implementation of site works.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROFESSIONALS OF NAMIBIA (EAPAN)
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