Ridgeline Plateau Side slope of hill/mountain Closed valley Open valley Plain Undulating plain/low hills X Dune Alternative S3 (if any): Ridgeline Plateau Side slope of hill/mountain Closed valley Open valley Plain Undulating plain/low hills Dune GroundwateR, Soil and Geological stability of the site Has a specialist been consulted for the completion of this section? YES NO If YES, please complete the following: Name of the specialist: Qualification(s) of the specialist: Postal address: Postal code: Telephone: Cell: E-mail: Fax: Are there any rare or endangered flora or fauna species (including red data species) present on any of the alternative sites? YES NO If YES, specify and explain: Are their any special or sensitive habitats or other natural features present on any of the alternative sites? YES NO If YES, specify and explain: Are any further specialist studies recommended by the specialist? YES NO If YES, specify: If YES, is such a report(s) attached in Appendix D? YES NO Signature of specialist: Date: Is the site(s) located on any of the following (cross the appropriate boxes)? Alternative S1: Alternative S2 (if any): Alternative S3 (if any): Shallow water table (less than 1.5m deep) YES NO X YES NO X YES NO Dolomite, sinkhole or doline areas YES NO X YES NO X YES NO Seasonally wet soils (often close to water bodies) YES NO X YES NO X YES NO Unstable rocky slopes or steep slopes with loose soil YES NO X YES NO X YES NO Dispersive soils (soils that dissolve in water) YES NO X YES NO X YES NO Soils with high clay content (clay fraction more than 40%) YES NO X YES NO X YES NO Any other unstable soil or geological feature YES NO X YES NO X YES NO An area sensitive to erosion YES NO X YES NO X YES NO If you are unsure about any of the above or if you are concerned that any of the above aspects may be an issue of concern in the application, an appropriate specialist should be appointed to assist in the completion of this section. (Information in respect of the above will often be
Alternative A1: Alternative A2: Impacts that may result fRom the operational phase Site alternatives List the potential impacts associated with site alternatives that are likely to occur during the operational phase: ALTERNATIVE S1 (PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE) 2 X POULTRY HOUSES AT MACCORKINDALE DIRECT IMPACTS: 1. Waste Generation • Chicken litter accumulates. 2. Storm water management • Increased run-off. 3. Waste water: • Minor increase in waste water. INDIRECT IMPACTS: 1. Waste Generation Increase in potential for vermin and disease. 2. Storm water management • Increased potential for soil erosion. 3. Increase in waste water • Increase in potential for soil and water contamination. CUMULATIVE IMPACTS: 1. Waste Generation • Increased accumulated organic waste opens an opportunity to turn it into a product to sell. 2. Storm water management • There is a need to review the storm water drainage system. 3. Increase in waste water: • Increased volume of waste water is a resource that should be processed for re-use. ALTERNATIVE S2 (IF ANY) 2 X POULTRY HOUSES AT EMERALDENE POULTRY FARM DIRECT IMPACTS: 1. Waste Generation • Solid waste becomes accumulated. 2. Storm water management • Increased run-off in local catchment. 3. Waste water • Minor increase in waste water. INDIRECT IMPACTS: 1. Waste Generation Increase in potential for vermin and disease.
The ECO shall act as the stakeholder liaison officer. The ECO shall provide a telephone number for the use of the public should they require further information or wish to report a non-compliance. The ECO shall notify the neighbouring property owners of the commencement of construction and the contact telephone number one week prior to construction commencing. A stakeholder complaints record shall be maintained at the construction site office detailing all complaints and issues raised by the pubic and the manner in which problems were resolved. Complaints shall be resolved within a reasonable period of time. ECO 3.2.12 GENERAL Item Responsible A copy of the ROD must be available on site at all times and made available upon request. Where the applicants contact details ie; name of the responsible person, the physical or postal address, and or telephonic details, change the Department (DAEDTEA) must be notified. The applicant must notify the Department (DEDTEA) within 48 hours if any conditions (s) of the ROD is/are not adhered to. The notification must be accompanied by the reasons for the non-compliance and suitable measures put in place to prevent the reoccurrence. All conditions of the ROD must be complied with to prevent being found guilty of an offence and liable to conviction to a penalty as contemplated in Section 24 (F) (4) of the National Environment Management Act (Act 107 of 1998, as amended). Should sites of archaeological significance be uncovered during construction, the applicant/developer must notify the Department (DEDTEA) and Amafa aKwaZulu-Natali immediately and all development discontinued. The development must be thoroughly audited annually to determine compliance and the effectiveness of the mitigation measures in the environment management plan. The audit must be done by an independent environmental auditor and the audit reports must be submitted to the department of Economic Development Tourism and Environment Affairs for the attention of the Assistant Manager: Compliance, Monitoring and Enforcement C 4. CLEAN UP AND REHABILITATION