Draft Basic Assessment Report.pdf - Zitholele.co.za

BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT
If yes, inform the competent authority and request a change to an application for scoping and
EIA.
The disposal of the FFP bags is an existing authorised activity at Duvha Power Station
and no further authorisation is required.
Is the activity that is being applied for a solid waste handling or treatment YES NO
facility
If yes, then the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is
necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA.
11(b)
Liquid effluent
Will the activity produce effluent, other than normal sewage, that will be YES NO
disposed of in a municipal sewage system
If yes, what estimated quantity will be produced per month m 3
Will the activity produce any effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of on Yes NO
site
If yes, the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is
necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA.
Will the activity produce effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of at YES NO
another facility
If yes, provide the particulars of the facility:
Facility name: n/a
Contact
person:
Postal
address:
Postal code:
Telephone:
Cell:
E-mail:
Fax:
Describe the measures that will be taken to ensure the optimal reuse or recycling of waste
water, if any:
The disposal facility is a dry facility and does not utilise water.
11(c)
Emissions into the atmosphere
Will the activity release emissions into the atmosphere YES NO
If yes, is it controlled by any legislation of any sphere of government YES NO
If yes, the applicant should consult with the competent authority to determine
whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA.
Not required as the activity is already licensed (application is triggered by the
amendment of the existing permit/license). Furthermore, the air quality authorities are
being consulted for amendment of the existing permit.
If no, describe the emissions in terms of type and concentration:
n/a as this proposed retrofit activity will reduce emissions of Particulate Matter. The
activity is Eskom’s response strategy to ensuring plant/unit compliance with the
Minimum authorised Emission Standards published in April 2010 and coming into effect
in 2020.
11(d)
Generation of noise