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Chapter One Introduction, Administrative & Legal Framework Federation of Nigeria, Edict No 3 of January, 1994 as enacted by Military Administrator of Edo State of Nigeria to establish the Edo State Environmental Protection Agency (ESEPA), now State Ministry of Environment. They are important stakeholders in the Western Domestic Gas Supply Project/West African Gas Pipeline (WDGSP/WAGP) at Oben Field 1.4.11 Public Health Law: The public health Law- CAP 103 of the Laws of Nigeria The public Health Order 47 of 1950 was amended to Public Health Law Cap 103 in October 1963. The law prohibits any act that may lead to the destruction of or cause injury to any human being in any LGA. Relevant sections are: Part 1 subsection 7 (d, h, k, l and n) and Part ll on sanitation sections 42, 45, 46, 48, and 52 1.4.12 International Laws and Regulations Nigeria is signatory to several laws, treaties and regulations that govern the environment. Among these are: (i) World Bank Guidelines on Environmental Assessment {EA} (1991) (ii) International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Guidelines (iii) Convention on the Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Bonn Convention) (iv) Convention of Biological Diversity (v) Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural an National Heritage Sites (World Heritage Convention) and (v) Basel Convention on the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal. (vi) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992) 1.4.13 World Bank Guidelines on Environmental Assessment {EA} (1991) The World Bank requires the execution of an EIA on a proposed industrial activity by a borrower as a pre-requisite for granting any financial assistance in form of loans. Details of World Bank’s EIA procedures and guidelines are published in the Bank’s EA Source Book vols. I -III of 1991. Potential issues considered for EA in the upstream oil and gas industry include the following: • Biological Diversity • Coastal and Marine Resources Management • Cultural Properties • Hazardous and Toxic Materials and • International waterways. 1.4.14 International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN) Guidelines (1948/1956) The IUCN in conjunction with the Oil Industry International Exploration and Production Forum presented a set of guidelines for oil and gas exploration and production in mangrove areas. These guidelines are aimed at conservation of mangroves and enhancing the protection of marine ecosystems during E & P activities. The document also discusses the policy and principles for environmental management in mangrove areas as well as EIA procedures, Environmental Audit and Monitoring. 1.4.15 Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals (Bonn Convention). (1979) The Bonn Convention concerns the promotion of measures for the conservation (including habitat conservation especially for endangered species listed in Bonn) and management of migratory species. 1-7
Chapter One Introduction, Administrative & Legal Framework 1.4.16 Convention on Biological Diversity (1992) The objectives of the Convention include the conservation of biological diversity, the sustainable use of its components, and the fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising out of the utilisation of genetic resources. 1.4.17 Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage Sites (or World Heritage Convention) (1972) The convention sets aside areas of cultural and natural heritage for protection. The latter is defined as areas with outstanding universal value from the aesthetic, scientific and conservation points of view. 1.4.18 Basel Convention on the Control of Trans-boundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal. (1989) The convention focuses attention on the hazards of the generation and disposal of hazardous wastes. The convention defines the wastes to be regulated and control their trans-boundary movement to protect human and environmental health against their adverse effects. 1.4.19 United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (1992) In order to achieve sustainable social and economic development, energy consumption for developing countries needs to grow taking into account the possibilities for achieving greater energy efficiency and for controlling greenhouse gas emissions in general. This also include the application of new technologies on terms which make such an application economically and socially beneficial, determined to protect the climate system for present and future generations. 1.4.20 International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) (1973/78) operating on a global scale The International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution of Ships, 1973 was adopted in 1973. This Convention was subsequently modified by the Protocol 1978 relating thereto, which was adopted in 1978. The Protocol introduced stricter regulations for the survey and certification of ships. It is to be read as one instrument and is usually referred to as MARPOL 73/78. This Conventions deals with pollution from land- based sources and dumping from ships, aircrafts, offshore drilling, underwater pipelines, nuclear plants and artificial islands. It includes a prohibition on the dumping of radioactive substances, including wastes. 1.4.21 SPDC’s Community Affairs, Safety, Health, Environment and Security {CASHES}Policy SPDC operates under the guidelines of Shell International and complies strictly with them. Where national standards and regulations are more stringent than Shell guidelines, SPDC’s policy is to comply with the existing national legislation. It is SPDC's policy that all activities are planned and executed in a manner that: • Preserves the health, safety and security of its employees, the employees of SPDC contractors, and all members of the public who may be affected by SPDC operation. • Minimizes the impact of its operations on the environment. • Is sensitive to the needs and concerns of SPDC’s host communities. 1.4.22 SPDC’s Environmental Assessment Policy It is SPDC’s policy to: • Carry out Environmental Impact Assessments and Evaluation in relation to all aspects of the natural and social environment that may affect or be affected by its activities; • Identify any such interface for the complete life cycle of both new and existing facilities and operations; • Enhance positive effects, prevent intolerable impacts from occurring; 1-8
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Appendixes APPENDIX 2 METHODOLOGIES
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Appendixes SOIL NORTHINGS EASTINGS
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