PROPOSED RETECK ITC RECYCLING OPERATIONS PROJECT

BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

PROPOSED RETECK ITC RECYCLING OPERATIONS PROJECT

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EIMS REFERENCE: 1431

DOCUMENT TITLE: BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT: PROPOSED RETECK ITC RECYCLING

OPERATIONS PROJECT

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NAME SIGNATURE DATE

COMPILED:

Cheyenne Muthukarapan 2021/08/04

CHECKED:

John von Mayer 2021/08/04

AUTHORIZED:

Liam Whitlow 2021/08/04

REVISION AND AMENDMENTS

REVISION DATE: REV # DESCRIPTION

2021/08/04 ORIGINAL DOCUMENT Basic Assessment Report for Public Review

1431 BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT: PROPOSED RE-TECK ITC RECYCLING OPERATIONS PROJECT 1

Table of Contents

Section A: Scope of Basic Assessment Report ........................................................................................................ 3

1 Introduction ................................................................................................................................................... 3

2 Report Structure ............................................................................................................................................ 4

2.1 Details of the EAP .................................................................................................................................. 9

2.2 Activity Location .................................................................................................................................... 9

3 Scope of The Proposed Activity ................................................................................................................... 12

3.1 Listed and Specified Activities ............................................................................................................. 13

3.2 Policy and Legislative Context ............................................................................................................. 14

4 Period for Which Authorization is Required ................................................................................................ 16

5 Specialist Studies.......................................................................................................................................... 16

6 Need and desirability of the proposed activities ......................................................................................... 17

7 Motivation for the Overall Preferred Site, Activities And Technology Alternatives .................................... 20

7.1 Site alternatives .................................................................................................................................. 21

7.2 Layout alternatives .............................................................................................................................. 21

7.3 Technology alternatives ...................................................................................................................... 22

7.4 Other alternatives (e.g. scheduling, demand, input, scale and design alternatives) .......................... 22

7.5 No-go alternative ................................................................................................................................ 22

7.6 Physical Size of Activity ....................................................................................................................... 22

7.6.1 Indicate the physical size of the preferred activity/technology as well as alternative activities/technologies (footprints): ............................................................................................................ 22

7.6.2 Indicate the size of the alternative sites or servitudes (within which the above footprints will occur): 23

7.7 Site Access ........................................................................................................................................... 23

7.7.1 Locality Map .................................................................................................................................... 23

7.7.2 Layout Plan ..................................................................................................................................... 24

7.7.3 Sensitivity Map ............................................................................................................................... 24

7.7.4 Site Photographs ............................................................................................................................. 24

7.7.5 Facility Illustration .......................................................................................................................... 24

7.7.6 Waste, effluent, emission and noise management ........................................................................ 24

7.8 Water use ............................................................................................................................................ 27

7.9 Energy Efficiency ................................................................................................................................. 27

Section B: Impact Assessment .............................................................................................................................. 28

8 Site/Area/Property description ................................................................................................................... 28

8.1 Gradient of Site ................................................................................................................................... 28

8.2 Location in Landscape ......................................................................................................................... 29


8.3 Groundwater, Soil and Geological stability of the site ........................................................................ 29

8.4 Groundcover ....................................................................................................................................... 30

8.5 Surface Water ..................................................................................................................................... 30

8.6 Land use character of surrounding area ............................................................................................. 30

8.7 Cultural/Historical Features ................................................................................................................ 31

8.8 Socio-economic Character .................................................................................................................. 32

8.9 Biodiversity .......................................................................................................................................... 33

9 Section C: Public Participation ..................................................................................................................... 35

9.1 Identification Of I&AP’s ....................................................................................................................... 35

9.2 Notification of I&AP’s .......................................................................................................................... 36

9.3 Summary of Issues Raised by I&AP’s ................................................................................................... 36

10 Section D: Impact Assessment ..................................................................................................................... 36

11 Assumptions, limitations and Uncertainities ............................................................................................... 39

12 Environmental impact statement ................................................................................................................ 39

13 Section E: EAP Recommendation ................................................................................................................. 40

List of Tables

Table 1: Report Structure ....................................................................................................................................... 4

Table 2: Details of EAP ............................................................................................................................................ 9

Table 3: Locality Details .......................................................................................................................................... 9

Table 4: Images taken during the site visit of the proposed premises ................................................................. 10

Table 5: Applicable listed activities associated with the proposed project. ......................................................... 13

Table 6: Table of applicable legislation ................................................................................................................. 14

Appendices

Appendix A: Maps

Appendix B: Photographs

Appendix C: Public Participation

Appendix D: Impact Assessment

Appendix E: Environmental Management Programme

Appendix F: Details of EAP and EAP declaration


SECTION A: SCOPE OF BASIC ASSESSMENT REPORT

1 INTRODUCTION

Re-Teck Enviro Tech (Pty) Ltd (hereafter referred to as the applicant) has appointed Environmental Impact

Management Services (Pty) Ltd (EIMS) as the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to assist with

undertaking the required authorisation processes (including the statutory public participation), and to compile

and submit the required documentation in support of application for a Waste Management Licence in

accordance with the requirements of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act- NEM:WA (Act 59 of

2008) for the following Listed activity/ies: Category A:

• Activity 3: “The recycling of general waste at a facility that has an operational area in excess of 500m2,

excluding recycling that takes place as an integral part of an internal manufacturing process within the

same premises”, and

• Activity 4: The recycling of hazardous waste in excess of 500kg but less than 1 ton per day calculated as

a monthly average, excluding recycling that takes place as an integral part of an internal manufacturing

process within the same premises.

The applicant is an Information and Communications Technology Equipment (ITC) recycling company wishing to

open a new ITC recycling facility. The recycling operation focuses on harvesting parts and provides the harvested

components back to their customers to be reused in their manufacturing process therefore assisting their

customers in significantly reducing the Carbon Footprint of their supply chain.


2 REPORT STRUCTURE

This report has been compiled in accordance with the EIA Regulations, 2014 (Government Notice (GN) R982). A summary of the report structure, and the specific sections

that correspond to the applicable regulations, is provided in Table 1 below.

Table 1: Report Structure

Environmental Regulation Description Section in Report

NEMA EIA Regulations 2014 (as amended)

Appendix 1(3)(a): Details of –

(i) The EAP who prepared the report; and

(ii) The expertise of the EAP, including a curriculum vitae;

Appendix F

Part A Section 1

Appendix 1(3)(b): The location of the activity, including:

(i) The 21 digit Surveyor General code of each cadastral land parcel;

(ii) Where available, the physical address and farm name; and

(iii) Where the required information in items (i) and (ii) is not available, the coordinates of the boundary of the property or properties;

Part A Section 2

Appendix 1(3)(c): A plan which locates the proposed activity or activities applied for as well as the associated structures and infrastructure at an appropriate scale, or, if it is –

(i) A linear activity, a description and coordinates of the corridor in which the proposed activity or activities is to be undertaken;

(ii) On land where the property has not been defined, the coordinates within which the activity is to be undertaken;

Part B Section A1

Appendix 1(3)(d): A description of the scope of the proposed activity, including –

(i) All listed and specified activities triggered and being applied for; and

(ii) A description of the activities to be undertaken including associated structures and infrastructure;

Part B Section A



Appendix 1(3)(e): A description of the policy and legislative context within which the development is proposed including –

(i) An identification of all legislation, policies, plans, guidelines, spatial tools, municipal development planning frameworks, and instruments that are applicable to this activity and have been considered in the preparation of the report; and

(ii) How the proposed activity complies with and responds to the legislation and policy context plans, guidelines, tools frameworks, and instruments;

Part B Section A11

Appendix 1(3)(f): A motivation for the need and desirability for the proposed development, including the need and desirability of the activity in the context of the preferred location;

Part B Section A10

Appendix 1(3)(g): A motivation for the preferred site, activity and technology alternative; Part B Section A2

Appendix 1(3)(h): A full description of the process followed to reach the proposed alternative within the site, including:

(i) Details of all the alternatives considered;

(ii) Details of the public participation process undertaken in terms of regulation 41 of the Regulations, including copies of the supporting documents and inputs;

(iii) A summary of the issues raised by interested and affected parties, and an indication of the manner in which the issues were incorporated, or the reasons for not including them;

(iv) The environmental attributes associated with the alternatives focusing on the geographical, physical, biological, social, economic, heritage, and cultural aspects;

(v) The impacts and risks identified for each alternative including the nature, significance, consequence, extent, duration, and probability of the impacts, including the degree to which these impacts –

(aa) Can be reversed;

(bb) May cause irreplaceable loss of resources; and

(cc) Can be avoided, managed or mitigated;

(vi) The methodology used in determining and ranking the nature, significance, consequences, extent duration and probability of potential environmental impacts and risks associated with the alternatives;

Part B Section A,B, C



(vii) Positive and negative impacts that the proposed activity and alternatives will have on the environment and on the community that may be affected focusing on the geographical, physical, biological social, economic, heritage and cultural aspects;

(viii) The possible mitigation measures that could be applied and level of residual risk;

(ix) The outcome of the site selection matrix;

(x) If no alternatives, including alternative locations for the activity were investigated, the motivation for not considering such; and

(xi) A concluding statement indicating the preferred alternatives, including preferred location of the activity;

Appendix 1(3)(i): A full description of the process undertaken to identify, assess and rank the impacts the activity will impose on the preferred location through the life of the activity, including –

(i) A description of all environmental issues and risks that were identified during the environmental impact assessment process; and

(ii) An assessment of the significance of each issue and risk and an indication of the extent to which the issue and risk could be avoided or addressed by the adoption of mitigation measures;

Part B Section D

Appendix 1(3)(j): An assessment of each identified potentially significant impact and risk, including –

(i) Cumulative impacts;

(ii) The nature, significance and consequence of the impact and risk;

(iii) The extent and duration of the impact and risk;

(iv) The probability of the impact and risk occurring;

(v) The degree to which the impact and risk can be reversed;

(vi) The degree to which the impact and risk may cause irreplaceable loss of resources; and

(vii) The degree to which the impact and risk can be mitigated;

Part B Section D



Appendix 1(3)(k): Where applicable, a summary of the findings and impact management measures identified in any specialist report complying with Appendix 6 to these Regulations and an indication as to how these findings and recommendations have been included in the final report;

Part B Section D

Appendix 1(3)(l): An environmental impact statement which contains –

(i) A summary of the key findings of the environmental impact assessment;

(ii) A map at an appropriate scale which superimposes the proposed activity and its associated structures and infrastructure on the environmental sensitivities of the preferred site indicting any areas that should be avoided, including buffers; and

(iii) A summary of the positive and negative impacts and risks of the proposed activity and identified alternatives;

Part B Section D

Appendix 1(3)(m): Based on the assessment, and where applicable, impact management measures from specialist reports, the recording of proposed impact management outcomes for the development for inclusion in the EMPR;

Part B Section D; Appendix E

Appendix 1(3)(n): Any aspects which were conditional to the findings of the assessment either by the EAP or specialist which are to be included as conditions of authorisation;

Part B Section E

Appendix 1(3)(o): A description of any assumptions, uncertainties and gaps in knowledge which relate to the assessment and mitigation measures proposed;

Section 11

Appendix 1(3)(p): A reasoned opinion as to whether the proposed activity should or should not be authorised, and if the opinion is that it should be authorised, any conditions that should be made in respect of that authorisation;

Part B Section E

Appendix 1(3)(q): Where the proposed activity does not include operational aspects, the period for which the environmental authorisation is required, and the date on which the activity will be concluded, and the post construction monitoring requirements finalised;

Part A, Section 3

Appendix 1(3)(r): An undertaking under oath or affirmation by the EAP in relation to-

(i) The correctness of the information provided in the reports;

(ii) The inclusion of comments and inputs from stakeholders and I&Ps;

Appendix F



(iii) The inclusion of inputs and recommendations from the specialist reports where relevant; and

(iv) Any information provided by the EAP to interested and affected parties and any responses by the EAP to comments or inputs made by interested and affected parties;

Appendix 1(3)(s): Where applicable, details of any financial provisions for the rehabilitation, closure, and ongoing post decommissioning management of negative environmental impacts;

N/A

Appendix 1(3)(t): Any specific information that may be required by the competent authority; and N/A

Appendix 1(3)(u): Any other matters required in terms of section 24(4)(a) and (b) of the Act. N/A


2.1 DETAILS OF THE EAP

EIMS was appointed by the Applicant as the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) to compile this report. The contact details of the EIMS consultants who compiled the report are presented in Table 2 below:

Table 2: Details of EAP

Name of Practitioner Ms. Cheyenne Muthukarapan (Consultant)

Tel No.: 011 789 7170 / 074 585 0994

E-mail: [email protected]

In terms of Regulation 13 of the EIA Regulations, 2014, an independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP), must be appointed by the applicant to manage the application. EIMS has been appointed by the Applicant as the EAP and is compliant with the definition of an EAP as defined in Regulations 1 and 13 of the EIA Regulations and Section 1 of the NEMA. This includes, inter alia, the requirement that EIMS is:

1) Objective and independent;

2) Has expertise in conducting EIAs;

3) Comply with the NEMA, the Regulations and all other applicable legislation;

4) Takes into account all relevant factors relating to the application; and

5) Provides full disclosure to the applicant and the relevant environmental authority.

The EAP Declaration and Curriculum Vitae (indicating the experience with environmental impact assessment and relevant application processes) of the consultants that were involved in the BAR process and the compilation of this report are attached as Appendix F.

EIMS is a private and independent environmental management-consulting firm that was founded in 1993. EIMS has in excess of 27 years’ experience in conducting EIAs.

Ms Cheyenne Muthukarapan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Geographical Science from the University of Cape Town and an Advanced Diploma in Business Project Management from the University of Cape Town. Her expertise lies in public consultation/participation processes and sustainability consulting. She has participated in numerous public/stakeholder consultations in relation to environmental impacts, and the formulation of sustainable solutions to various environmental problems.

2.2 ACTIVITY LOCATION

Table 3 below indicates the property on which the proposed activity will take place (Figure 1).

Table 3: Locality Details

Property Description:

The proposed project premises (warehouse) is located in the Growthpoint

Business Park, Midrand. The Growthpoint Business Park is located on

portion 127 f the Farm Waterval 5 IR and Erf 325 IR.

Municipality: The City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

Centre Point Co-ordinates: 25°59'58.72"S and 28° 7'29.78"E

21 Digit Surveyor General Code:

T0IR00000000000500127

T0IR02920000032500000


Table 4: Images taken during the site visit of the proposed premises

Entrance to the proposed premises (Warehouse) Interior of the Warehouse Interior of the warehouse (north-facing)

Interior of the warehouse (south-facing) Adjacent Factory Parking lot outside the warehouse


Figure 1: Locality map


3 SCOPE OF THE PROPOSED ACTIVITY

The applicant is an Information and Communications Technology Equipment (ITC) recycling company wishing to

open a new ITC recycling facility. The recycling operation focuses on harvesting parts and provides the harvested

components back to their customers to be reused in their manufacturing process therefore assisting their

customers in significantly reducing the Carbon Footprint of their supply chain. A baler and shredder will be

required in the recycling process.

The proposed ITC recycling process will consist of several steps. These steps are broken down in the section

bellow:

1. Collection and transportation:

E-waste will be collected from the clients premises and delivered to the recycling facility via

truck.

2. Dismantling ad Sorting:

The E-waste is separated into Electronic Mechanical Parts, the packaging material and other

parts and the hazardous materials (batteries). A shredder will be used in the process to help

facilitate the sorting and separation of the electronic, mechanical parts from the other parts.

3. Resale of recycled materials.

The E-waste is prepared for resale back to their original owners to be reused in their

manufacturing process. The plastic material and other parts are then baled for recycling.

Figure 2: High Level overview of the process to be followed.

The Shredder will be used to breakdown the other parts, such as the plastics, packaging etc of the E-waste. The

shredded material will then be collected and compacted into bales using a baler machine. Refer to Figure 3 for

examples of the types of machinery to be used in the recycling process.

ismant ing and Sor ng y

ateria ype

o ec on and transporta on

Ot er Parts Pac aging

P as cs etc.

E ectronic ec anica Parts

P ab es meta parts etc

a ardous aste a eries

er ed a ery Recyc er aste

disposa site

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An example of a Shredding Machine used in the

recycling process

An example of a plastic calculator in the shredding

machine.

An example of a baler Machine used in the recycling

process.

An example of the recycled materieal such as plastics

and packaging baled together.

Figure 3: Examples of the machinery to be used in the recycling process.

3.1 LISTED AND SPECIFIED ACTIVITIES

Two listed activities are anticipated to be applicable to the proposed project. Table 5 below provides a

description of the applicable listed activities to be authorised under the Waste Management Licence and a

description of t e reason its’ app icabi ity.

Table 5: Applicable listed activities associated with the proposed project.

Listed activity Description of the applicability of the listed activity

GN921, November 2013, Category A (3):

“The recycling of general waste at a facility that has

an operational area in excess of 500m2, excluding

recycling that takes place as an integral part of an

internal manufacturing process within the same

premises”.

The proposed premises (warehouse) has an

operation area of approximately 718m2. Therefore,

this activity is applicable.

GN921, November 2013, Category A (4)

The proposed operation is estimated to recycle up to

1 ton of hazardous waster per day (calculated as a


Listed activity Description of the applicability of the listed activity

“The recycling of hazardous waste in excess of 500kg

but less than 1 ton per day calculated as a monthly

average, excluding recycling that takes place as an

integral part of an internal manufacturing process

within the same premises”.

monthly average) and therefore, this activity is

applicable.

3.2 POLICY AND LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT

This section provides an overview of the governing legislation and policies identified which relates to the

proposed project. Table 6 belowError! Reference source not found. describes the applicable policy and

legislative context used to compile the BAR.

Table 6: Table of applicable legislation

Title of legislation, policy

or guideline

Applicability to the project Administering

authority

Date

National Environmental

Management: Waste Act

(Act 59 of 2008)

Waste can be defined as either

hazardous or general in accordance

with Schedule 3 of the NEMWA (2014)

as amended. “Sc edu e 3: efined

astes” as been bro en do n into

two categories – Category A being

hazardous waste; and Category B being

general waste. Under Category A

(hazardous waste), the Act makes

allowance for, but not limited to,

“ astes from petro eum refining

natural gas purification and pyrolytic

treatment of coal; Oil wastes and

wastes of liquid fuels; and Construction

astes”.

Category A, Activity 3 of the NEM:WA

relates to the recycling of general

waste in a facility greater than 500m2.

The proposed premises (warehouse)

has an operation area of approximately

718m2. Therefore, this activity is

applicable

Department

Forestry, Fisheries

and Environment

2008


Management Act (Act

No. 107 of 1998)

The main aim of the National

Environmental Management Act, 1998

(Act 107 of 1998) (NEMA) is to provide

for co-operative governance by

establishing decision-making principles

on matters affecting the environment.

In terms of the NEMA Environmental

Impact Assessment (EIA) regulations,

Department of

Forestry, Fisheries

and Environment

1998


the applicant is required to appoint an

environmental assessment

practitioner (EAP) to undertake the

EIA, as well as conduct the public

participation process.

The objective of the Regulations is to

establish the procedures that must be

followed in the consideration,

investigation, assessment and

reporting of the activities that have

been identified. The purpose of these

procedures is to provide the

competent authority with adequate

information to make decisions which

ensure that activities which may

impact negatively on the environment

to an unacceptable degree are not

authorized, and that activities which

are authorized are undertaken in such

a manner that the environmental

impacts are managed to acceptable

levels.

No listed activities under the NEMA will

be triggered by the proposed recycling

operation.


Management: Air Quality

Act (Act No. 39 of 2004)

Dust control regulations promulgated

in November 2013 may require the

implementation of a dust management

plan.

The proposed recycling facility will

result in an increase in dust as a result

of an increase in trucks within the area

and through shredding activities

associated with the dismantling and

sorting of the E-waste.

National

Department of

Forestry, Fisheries

and the

Environmental and

City of

Johannesburg

2004

Hazardous Substances

Act (Act No. 15 of 1973)

This Act regulates the control of

substances that may cause injury, or ill

health, or death due to their toxic,

corrosive, irritant, strongly sensitising,

or inflammable nature or the

generation of pressure thereby in

certain instances and for the control of

certain electronic products. To provide

for the rating of such substances or

products in relation to the degree of

danger; to provide for the prohibition

and control of the importation,

manufacture, sale, use, operation,

Department of

Health

1973


modification, disposal or dumping of

such substances and products. Group I

and II: Any substance or mixture of a

substance that might by reason of its

toxic, corrosive etc., nature or because

it generates pressure through

decomposition, heat or other means,

cause extreme risk of injury etc., can be

declared to be Group I or Group II

hazardous substance; Group IV: any

electronic product; Group V: any

radioactive material. The use,

conveyance, or storage of any

hazardous substance (such as distillate

fuel) is prohibited without an

appropriate license being in force. It is

necessary to identify and list all the

Group I, II, III, and IV hazardous

substances that may be on the site and

in what operational context they are

used, stored or handled.

The proposed operation will store

hazardous materials from electronic

products and potentially hydrocarbons

such as fuel or oils for the required

machinery.

4 PERIOD FOR WHICH AUTHORIZATION IS REQUIRED

The authorisation will be required for the duration of the duration of the activities on-site. Operations on site are scheduled to commence within one to two months (1 to 2 months) of receipt the Waste Management Licence.

5 SPECIALIST STUDIES

No specialist studies were undertaken as part of this basic assessment for the Waste Management Licence. A

Terrestrial Biodiversity Impact Assessment was identified through use of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries

and Environment (DFFE) Screening Tool.

This specialist study was deemed unnecessary by the EAP after a desktop and on-site investigation on the 21st

of May 2021 and thus disregarded for further assessment. The project is for the operation of a recycling facility

for ITC waste in an existing warehouse located within an existing business park. There is no natural vegetation

in within the existing business park and therefore, there will be no impact Terrestrial Biodiversity. Refer to

Appendix A for the Terrestrial Biodiversity Map indicating the location of the proposed project site in relation to

Terrestrial Biodiversity areas.


6 NEED AND DESIRABILITY OF THE PROPOSED ACTIVITIES

Motivate and explain the need and desirability of the activity (including demand for the activity):

1. Is the activity permitted in terms of the property’s existing land use rights?

YES Please explain

The proposed premises for the operation is located within an existing business park and therefore, no land use rezoning will be required.

2. Will the activity be in line with the following?

(a) Provincial Spatial Development Framework (PSDF) YES Please explain

The area is zoned as an industrial area and therefore the operation will be consistent with the PSDF. The proposed premises is also located with zone 5 for the Gauteng EMF (refer to Appendix A) which has been identified as areas for industrial development.

(b) Urban edge / Edge of Built environment for the area YES Please explain

The proposed premises for the operation is located within an existing business park.

(c) Integrated Development Plan (IDP) and Spatial Development Framework (SDF) of the Local Municipality (e.g. would the approval of this application compromise the integrity of the existing approved and credible municipal IDP and SDF?).

YES Please explain

The approval of the waste management licence for the operations is consistent with the draft IDF (2020) the for the City of Johannesburg and the Spatial Development Framework (2040). The approval of the operations will create employment for approximately 20 jobs.

The project is aligned with the CoJ IDP: Growth and Development Outcome 1: Improved quality of life and development-driven resilience for all; Growth and Development Outcome 2: Provide a resilient, liveable, sustainable urban environment – underpinned by smart infrastructure supportive of a low carbon economy and Growth and Development Outcome 3: An inclusive, job-intensive, resilient, competitive and smart economy that harnesses the potential of citizens. The project will provide employment opportunities, promote sustainable living through the harvesting of recyclable ITC materials and will promote an improved quality of life through reducing emissions.

(d) Approved Structure Plan of the Municipality YES Please explain

The approval of the waste management licence for the proposed operation is consistent with the draft IDF (2020) the for the City of Johannesburg (CoJ)and the Spatial Development Framework (2040). The proposed operation will also contribute to t e oJ’s sustainability goals as the operation is a recycling facility for ITC waste.

(e) An Environmental Management Framework (EMF) adopted by the Department (e.g. Would the approval of this application compromise the integrity of the existing environmental management priorities for the area and if so, can it be justified in terms of sustainability considerations?)

YES Please explain

The approval of the waste management licence for the proposed operation is consistent with the draft IDF (2020) the for the City of Johannesburg (CoJ)and the Spatial Development Framework (2040). The proposed operation i a so contribute to t e oJ’s sustainabi ity goa s as t e operation is a recyc ing faci ity for I waste.

The project is aligned with the CoJ IDP: Growth and Development Outcome 1: Improved quality of life and development-driven resilience for all; Growth and Development Outcome 2: Provide a resilient, liveable, sustainable urban environment – underpinned by smart infrastructure supportive of a low carbon economy and Growth and Development Outcome 3: An inclusive, job-intensive, resilient, competitive and smart economy that harnesses the potential of citizens. The project will provide employment opportunities, promote sustainable living through the harvesting of recyclable ITC materials and will promote an improved quality of life through reducing emissions.


(f) Any other Plans (e.g. Guide Plan) NO Please explain

None identified.

3. Is the land use (associated with the activity being applied for) considered within the timeframe intended by the existing approved SDF agreed to by the relevant environmental authority (i.e. is the proposed development in line with the projects and programmes identified as priorities within the credible IDP)?

YES Please explain

The proposed facility is for the recycling of ITC waste at an existing facility within an business park. This is in line with the sustainable development goals listed in the current CoJ SDF and IDP documents.

4. Does the community/area need the activity and the associated land use concerned (is it a societal priority)? (This refers to the strategic as well as local level (e.g. development is a national priority, but within a specific local context it could be inappropriate.)

YES Please explain

The approval of the waste management licence for the proposed operation is consistent with the draft IDF (2020) the for the City of Johannesburg (CoJ)and the Spatial Development Framework (2040). The proposed operation is a recycling facility for ITC waste at an existing business park. The proposed operation is consistent with the existing operations within the business park.

Furthermore, proposed operation will contribute to a decrease in their clients carbon footprint and an increase in employment opportunities.

5. Are the necessary services with adequate capacity currently available (at the time of application), or must additional capacity be created to cater for the development? (Confirmation by the relevant Municipality in this regard must be attached to the final Basic Assessment Report as Appendix I.)

YES Please explain

N/A - the application is not a new development. The proposed premises for the operation of the ITC recycling

is located within an existing business park.

6. Is this development provided for in the infrastructure planning of the municipality, and if not what will the implication be on the infrastructure planning of the municipality (priority and placement of services and opportunity costs)? (Comment by the relevant Municipality in this regard must be attached to the final Basic Assessment Report as Appendix C.

YES Please explain

The approval of the waste management licence for the proposed operation is consistent with the draft IDF

(2020) the for the City of Johannesburg (CoJ)and the Spatial Development Framework (2040). The proposed

operation i a so contribute to t e oJ’s sustainabi ity goa s as t e operation is a recyc ing faci ity for I

waste.

7. Is this project part of a national programme to address an issue of national concern or importance?

NO Please explain

The application is for a waste management licence for the operation is a recycling facility for ITC waste.

8. Do location factors favour this land use (associated with the activity applied for) at this place? (This relates to the contextualisation of the proposed land use on this site within its broader context.)

YES Please explain

The proposed operation is a recycling facility for ITC waste to be located within an existing business park.

9. Is the development the best practicable environmental option for this land/site?

YES Please explain

The existing business park is a built-up industrial area. The proposed premises is an existing warehouse and

therefore, there will be minimal impact on the surrounding environment.


10. Will the benefits of the proposed land use/development outweigh the negative impacts of it?

YES Please explain

The approval of the waste management licence for the proposed recycling facility for ITC waste will create

approximately 20 job opportunities. Furthermore, the operations will assist in their clients in decreasing their

carbon footprint as the operation will allow them to reuse recycled ITC parts. Furthermore, minimal

environmental impacts are expected to be experienced as the prospered premises is an existing warehouse

facility located in business park. Environmental Impacts to be experienced include traffic and noise impacts.

11. Will the proposed land use/development set a precedent for similar activities in the area (local municipality)?

NO Please explain

The application is for the operation of an ITC recycling Facility within a built-up area.

12. Will any person’s rights be negatively affected by the proposed activity/ies?

NO Please explain

The application is for the operation of an ITC recycling facility within a built-up area. This will not adversely

affect any person rights.

13. Will the proposed activity/ies compromise the “urban edge” as defined by the local municipality?

NO Please explain

The application is for the operation of an ITC recycling facility within a built-up area.

14. Will the proposed activity/ies contribute to any of the 17 Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPS)?

NO Please explain

The application is for the operation of an ITC recycling facility within a built-up area. This activity will not

contribute to any of the 17 Strategic Integrated Projects (SIPs).

15. What will the benefits be to society in general and to the local communities? Please explain

The proposed facility will create limited job opportunities for the local community. Furthermore, the proposed

operation will contribute to a decrease in their clients’ carbon footprints through a reduction in production

waste, conserving landfill space and saving water, which will contribute to local sustainability goals.

16. Any other need and desirability considerations related to the proposed activity? Please explain

None identified.

17. How does the project fit into the National Development Plan for 2030? Please explain

One of the critical actions identified in the 2030 NDP is to ensure environmental sustainability. The proposed

operation will contribute to a decrease in their clients’ carbon footprint as it will allowed for the reuse of

recycled parts.

18. Please describe how the general objectives of Integrated Environmental Management as set out in section 23 of NEMA have been taken into account.

NEMA section 23 states that the general objective of integrated environmental management is to -

(a) promote the integration of the principles of environmental management set out in section 2 into the making

of all decisions which may have a significant effect on the environment;

The recycling operations will be in line with the principals listed in Section 2 of NEMA, specifically Principle 3

ic states t at “ eve opment must be socia y environmenta y and economica y sustainab e.” The

proposed operation i contribute to a decrease in t eir c ients’ carbon footprints t roug a reduction in

production waste, conserving landfill space and saving water, which will contribute to local sustainability goals.

(b) identify, predict and evaluate the actual and potential impact on the environment, socio-economic

conditions and cultural heritage, the risks and consequences and alternatives and options for mitigation of


activities, with a view to minimising negative impacts, maximising benefits, and promoting compliance with

the principles of environmental management set out in section 2;

The impact assessment process undertaken and the impact rating methodology used are both aimed at

accurately identifying and predicting the significance of all potential environmental impacts, both positive and

negative, associated with the recycling operation. Mitigation measures for negative impacts and enhancement

measures for positive impacts have been proposed for each identified impact.

(c) ensure that the effects of activities on the environment receive adequate consideration before actions are

taken in connection with them;

All potential impacts identified have been included in Section D of the report. In addition, all relevant

legislation, policies, plans, guidelines and spatial tools have been considered in the preparation of the report.

(d) ensure adequate and appropriate opportunity for public participation in decisions that may affect the

environment;

Public Participation was conducted as per Section C of this report, in line with the requirements for public

participation under NEMA.

(e) ensure the consideration of environmental attributes in management and decision-making which may have

a significant effect on the environment;

All environmental attributes are considered as per Section 10 of this report.

(f) identify and employ the modes of environmental management best suited to ensuring that a particular

activity is pursued in accordance with the principles of environmental management set out in section 2.

Refer to EMPr for detailed environmental management measures. The EMPr is attached as Appendix E.

19. Please describe how the principles of environmental management as set out in section 2 of NEMA have been taken into account.

The proposed facility will be in line with the principals listed in Section 2 of NEMA, specifically Principle 3 which

states t at “ eve opment must be socia y environmenta y and economica y sustainab e.” The proposed

operation will contribute to a decrease in their clients’ carbon footprints through the reuse of recycled parts.

7 MOTIVATION FOR THE OVERALL PREFERRED SITE, ACTIVITIES

AND TECHNOLOGY ALTERNATIVES

“alternatives”, in relation to a proposed activity, means different means of meeting the general purpose and

requirements of the activity, which may include alternatives to—

(a) the property on which or location where it is proposed to undertake the activity; (b) the type of activity to be undertaken; (c) the design or layout of the activity; (d) the technology to be used in the activity; (e) the operational aspects of the activity; and (f) the option of not implementing the activity.

Describe alternatives that are considered in this application. Alternatives should include a consideration of all

possible means by which the purpose and need of the proposed activity (not project) could be accomplished in

the specific instance taking account of the interest of the applicant in the activity. The no-go alternative must in

all cases be included in the assessment phase as the baseline against which the impacts of the other alternatives

are assessed.

The determination of whether site or activity (including different processes, etc.) or both is appropriate needs

to be informed by the specific circumstances of the activity and its environment. After receipt of this report the,

competent authority may also request the applicant to assess additional alternatives that could possibly


accomplish the purpose and need of the proposed activity if it is clear that realistic alternatives have not been

considered to a reasonable extent.

The identification of alternatives should be in line with the Integrated Environmental Assessment Guideline

Series 11, published by the DEA in 2004. Should the alternatives include different locations and lay-outs, the co-

ordinates of the different alternatives must be provided. The co-ordinates should be in degrees, minutes and

seconds. The projection that must be used in all cases is the WGS84 spheroid in a national or local projection.

7.1 SITE ALTERNATIVES

No site alternatives have been considered for this application due to the fact that the preferred site is an existing

warehouse located in an business park and therefore no construction is required. Therefore, no location, layout

or technology alternatives are therefore applicable.

Alternative 1 (preferred alternative)

Description Lat (DDMMSS) Long (DDMMSS)

Existing Warehouse 25°59'58.517"S, 28° 7'29.388"E

Alternative 2


Alternative 3


7.2 LAYOUT ALTERNATIVES

No layout alternatives have been considered for this application due to the fact that the preferred site is an

existing warehouse located in an industrial business park and therefore, no construction is required, only the

installation of the recycling equipment is required. No location, layout or technology alternatives are therefore

applicable.



Existing Warehouse 25°59'58.517"S, 28° 7'29.388"E

Alternative 2


Alternative 3



7.3 TECHNOLOGY ALTERNATIVES


No technology alternatives have been considered for this application due to the fact that the operation will

involve the harvesting of ITC parts and therefore, the only large machinery on site will be a shedder machine

and baler machine. Furthermore, alternative machinery will not have a significant impact on the

environment as the proposed operation is to take place in an existing warehouse.

Alternative 2

7.4 OTHER ALTERNATIVES (E.G. SCHEDULING, DEMAND, INPUT, SCALE

AND DESIGN ALTERNATIVES)


No other alternatives identified.

Alternative 2

Alternative 3

7.5 NO-GO ALTERNATIVE

The no-go alternative is the option of not expanding the ITC operations. Therefore, the status of the

premises would not be changed as there would be no ITC recycling operation. This is not the preferred

alternative as the recycling operation will assist t e app icants’ c ients to reduce t eir carbon footprint

through a reduction in their production waste, water usage and by lessening their contribution to landfill

sites. Furthermore, the operation will also create employment opportunities for the local community.

7.6 PHYSICAL SIZE OF ACTIVITY

7.6.1 INDICATE THE PHYSICAL SIZE OF THE PREFERRED ACTIVITY/TECHNOLOGY AS

WELL AS ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES/TECHNOLOGIES (FOOTPRINTS):

Alternative: Size of the activity:

Alternative A11 (preferred activity alternative) Total size of existing warehouse site: 718m2

Alternative A2 (if any) m2


or, for linear activities:

Alternative: Length of the activity:

1 “Alternative A..” refer to activity, process, technology or other alternatives.


Alternative A1 (preferred activity alternative) m

Alternative A2 (if any) m

Alternative A3 (if any) m

7.6.2 INDICATE THE SIZE OF THE ALTERNATIVE SITES OR SERVITUDES (WITHIN WHICH

THE ABOVE FOOTPRINTS WILL OCCUR):

Alternative: Size of the site/servitude:

Alternative A1 (preferred activity alternative) Total size of existing warehouse site: 718m2. The size of the property is approximately 24 hectars.



7.7 SITE ACCESS

Does ready access to the site exist? YES The existing

site is accessed

via a surface

road (Tonetti Street)

If NO, what is the distance over which a new access road will be built m

Describe the type of access road planned:

N/A

Include the position of the access road on the site plan and required map, as well as an indication of the road in relation to the site.

7.7.1 LOCALITY MAP

An A3 locality map must be attached to the back of this document, as Appendix A. The scale of the locality map must be relevant to the size of the development (at least 1:50 000. For linear activities of more than 25 kilometres, a smaller scale e.g. 1:250 000 can be used. The scale must be indicated on the map.). The map must indicate the following:

• an accurate indication of the project site position as well as the positions of the alternative sites, if any;

• indication of all the alternatives identified;

• closest town(s;)

• road access from all major roads in the area;

• road names or numbers of all major roads as well as the roads that provide access to the site(s);

• all roads within a 1km radius of the site or alternative sites;

• a north arrow;


• a legend; and

• locality GPS co-ordinates (Indicate the position of the activity using the latitude and longitude of the

centre point of the site for each alternative site. The co-ordinates should be in degrees and decimal

minutes. The minutes should have at least three decimals to ensure adequate accuracy. The projection

that must be used in all cases is the WGS84 spheroid in a national or local projection).

7.7.2 LAYOUT PLAN

A detailed site or route plan(s) must be prepared for each alternative site or alternative activity. It must be attached as Appendix A to this document.

No site route plan is required. The proposed operation will take place at an existing business park and will utilise

existing roads.

7.7.3 SENSITIVITY MAP

The layout/route plan as indicated above must be overlain with a sensitivity map that indicates all the sensitive areas associated with the site, including, but not limited to:

• watercourses;

• the 1:100 year flood line (where available or where it is required by DWA);

• ridges;

• cultural and historical features;

• areas with indigenous vegetation (even if it is degraded or infested with alien species); and

• critical biodiversity areas.

The proposed operation is to be located in an existing business park and therefore no sensitive areas have been idented. Refer to Appendix A for

7.7.4 SITE PHOTOGRAPHS

Colour photographs from the centre of the site must be taken in at least the eight major compass directions with

a description of each photograph. Photographs must be attached under Appendix B to this report. It must be

supplemented with additional photographs of relevant features on the site, if applicable.

7.7.5 FACILITY ILLUSTRATION

A detailed illustration of the activity must be provided at a scale of at least 1:200 as Appendix Bfor activities that include structures. The illustrations must be to scale and must represent a realistic image of the planned activity. The illustration must give a representative view of the activity. Pictures of the existing warehouse is provided in Appendix B.

7.7.6 WASTE, EFFLUENT, EMISSION AND NOISE MANAGEMENT

a) Solid waste management

Will the activity produce solid construction waste during the construction/initiation

phase? No

If YES, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? NA

How will the construction solid waste be disposed of (describe)?


The proposed operation is to be located within an existing warehouse to be located at an existing business

park and therefore, no construction will be required.

Where will the construction solid waste be disposed of (describe)?

Solid waste, including hazardous wasted will be transported by a suitable waste removal company to a

suitably registered landfill site.

Will the activity produce solid waste during its operational phase? Yes

If YES, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? Less than 1 ton

of hazardous

waste will be

produced

during the

operational

phase.

How will the solid waste be disposed of (describe)?

Solid waste, including hazardous wasted will be transported by a suitable waste removal company to a suitably registered landfill site.

If the solid waste will be disposed of into a municipal waste stream, indicate which registered landfill site

will be used.

Where will the solid waste be disposed of if it does not feed into a municipal waste stream (describe)?

Hazardous waste will be disposed of at a registered Hazardous Waste Disposal Site by a to be identified by

the suitably qualified waste disposal company.

If the solid waste (construction or operational phases) will not be disposed of in a registered landfill site or

be taken up in a municipal waste stream, then the applicant should consult with the competent authority to

determine whether it is necessary to change to an application for scoping and EIA.

Can any part of the solid waste be classified as hazardous in terms of the NEM:WA? YES

If YES, inform the competent authority and request a change to an application for scoping and EIA. An application for a waste permit in terms of the NEM:WA must also be submitted with this application.

Is the activity that is being applied for a solid waste handling or treatment facility? Yes

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. An application for a waste permit in terms of the NEM:WA must also be submitted with this application.

b) Liquid effluent


Will the activity produce effluent, other than normal sewage, that will be disposed of in a

municipal sewage system? NO

If YES, what estimated quantity will be produced per month? NA

Will the activity produce any effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of on site? 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.

Will the activity produce effluent that will be treated and/or disposed of at another facility? NO

If YES, provide the particulars of the facility:

Facility name: NA to this application.

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:

c) Emissions into the atmosphere

Will the activity release emissions into the atmosphere other that exhaust emissions and

dust associated with construction phase activities?

NO

If YES, is it controlled by any legislation of any sphere of government?

If YES, the applicant must consult with the competent authority to determine whether it is necessary to

change to an application for scoping and EIA.

If NO, describe the emissions in terms of type and concentration:

The only emissions that are expected to be released into the atmosphere as a result of the operation are

that of the usual emissions (exhaust fumes) from the transportation of waste and dust associated with

recycling activities.

d) Waste permit


Will any aspect of the activity produce waste that will require a waste permit in terms of the

NEM:WA? Yes

If YES, please submit evidence that an application for a waste permit has been submitted to the competent

authority

e) Generation of noise

Will the activity generate noise? YES

If YES, is it controlled by any legislation of any sphere of government? YES

Describe the noise in terms of type and level:

The noise generated during operation will be that from vehicles and equipment required to transport waste

to and from the facility. Furthermore, the shredder and baler will generate noise during operation. The Noise

Control Regulations in terms of S25 of the Environment Conservation Act, 1989 will need to be adhered to.

7.8 WATER USE

Please indicate the source(s) of water that will be used for the activity by ticking the appropriate box(es):

Municipal Water board Groundwater River, stream,

dam or lake Other

The activity will

not use water

If water is to be extracted from groundwater, river, stream, dam, lake or any other natural

feature, please indicate the volume that will be extracted per month: NA

Does the activity require a water use authorisation (general authorisation or water use

license) from the Department of Water Affairs? NO

If YES, please provide proof that the application has been submitted to the Department of Water Affairs.

7.9 ENERGY EFFICIENCY

Describe the design measures, if any, which have been taken to ensure that the activity is energy efficient:

Only a baler and shredder will be required for the operation of the facility. The proposed activity is not

anticipated to utilise any energy efficient technology.

Describe how alternative energy sources have been taken into account or been built into the design of the

activity, if any:

N/A, the application is for the operation of an ITC recycling facility.


SECTION B: IMPACT ASSESSMENT

8 SITE/AREA/PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Important notes:

For linear activities (pipelines, etc) as well as activities that cover very large sites, it may be necessary to complete

this section for each part of the site that has a significantly different environment. In such cases please complete

copies of Section B and indicate the area, which is covered by each copy No. on the Site Plan.

Section B Copy No. (e.g. A):

Paragraphs 1 - 6 below must be completed for each alternative.

Has a specialist been consulted to assist with the completion of this section? NO

If YES, please complete the form entit ed “ etai s of specia ist and dec aration of interest” for each specialist

thus appointed and attach it in Appendix I. All specialist reports must be contained in Appendix D.

Property description/physical address:

Province Gauteng

District Municipality City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

Local Municipality City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality

Ward Number(s) Ward 110

Farm name, number and portion

The proposed project premises (warehouse) is located in the Growthpoint Business Park, Midrand. The Growthpoint Business Park is located on portion 127 f the Farm Waterval 5 IR and Erf 325 IR.

SG Code T0IR00000000000500127 T0IR02920000032500000

Where a large number of properties are involved (e.g. linear activities), please attach a full list to this application including the same information as indicated above.

Current land-use zoning as per local municipality IDP/records:

Industrial

In instances where there is more than one current land-use zoning, please attach a list

of current land use zonings that also indicate which portions each use pertains to, to

this application.

Is a change of land-use or a consent use application required?

NO

8.1 GRADIENT OF SITE

Indicate the general gradient of the site. Alternative S1:

Flat


Alternative S2 (if any):

Flat 1:50 – 1:20 1:20 – 1:15 1:15 – 1:10 1:10 – 1:7,5 1:7,5 – 1:5 Steeper than

1:5

Alternative S3 (if any):

Flat 1:50 – 1:20 1:20 – 1:15 1:15 – 1:10 1:10 – 1:7,5 1:7,5 – 1:5 Steeper than

1:5

8.2 LOCATION IN LANDSCAPE

Indicate the landform(s) that best describes the site:

2.1 Ridgeline 2.4 Closed valley 2.7 Undulating plain / low hills

2.2 Plateau 2.5 Open valley 2.8 Dune

2.3 Side slope of hill/mountain

2.6 Plain X 2.9 Seafront

2.10 At sea

8.3 GROUNDWATER, SOIL AND GEOLOGICAL STABILITY OF THE SITE

Is the site(s) located on any of the following?

Alternative S1:

Alternative S2

(if any):

Alternative S3

(if any):

Shallow water table (less than 1.5m deep) NO

YES NO

YES NO

Dolomite, sinkhole or doline areas NO

YES NO

YES NO

Seasonally wet soils (often close to water bodies) NO

YES NO

YES NO

Unstable rocky slopes or steep slopes with loose

soil NO

YES NO

YES NO

Dispersive soils (soils that dissolve in water) NO

YES NO

YES NO

Soils with high clay content (clay fraction more than

40%) NO

YES NO

YES NO

Any other unstable soil or geological feature NO

YES NO

YES NO

An area sensitive to erosion NO

YES NO

YES NO

The following maps are included in Appendix A for reference:

• Simplified Geology;

• Soils; and

• Topography.


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 available as part of the project information or at the planning sections of local authorities. Where it exists, the 1:50 000 scale Regional Geotechnical Maps prepared by the Council for Geo Science may also be consulted. A

8.4 GROUNDCOVER

Indicate the types of groundcover present on the site. The location of all identified rare or endangered species or other elements should be accurately indicated on the site plan(s).

Natural veld - good

conditionE

Natural veld with

scattered aliensE

Natural veld with

heavy alien

infestationE

Veld dominated by

alien speciesE Gardens

Sport field Cultivated land Paved surface Building or other

structure Bare soil

If any of t e boxes mar ed it an “E “is tic ed p ease consu t an appropriate specia ist to assist in t e comp etion of t is section if t e environmenta assessment practitioner doesn’t have the necessary expertise.

8.5 SURFACE WATER

Indicate the surface water present on and or adjacent to the site and alternative sites?

Perennial River NO

Non-Perennial River NO

Permanent Wetland NO

Seasonal Wetland NO

Artificial Wetland NO

Estuarine / Lagoonal wetland NO

The site is located within an existing business park.

If any of the boxes marked YES or UNSURE is ticked, please provide a description of the relevant watercourse.

A surrounding surface water map is included in Appendix A for reference.

8.6 LAND USE CHARACTER OF SURROUNDING AREA

Indicate land uses and/or prominent features that currently occur within a 500m radius of the site and give description of how this influences the application or may be impacted upon by the application:

Natural area Some natural areas occur within 500m of the site, to the northwest of the site.

None None

Low density residential Surrounding offices/warehouses in the business park

None


Medium density residential None None

High density residential None None

Informal residentialA None None

Light industrial: The current land use zoning of the storage depot site is industrial.

Surrounding offices/warehouses in the business park

None

Medium industrial AN None None

Heavy industrial AN None None

Major road (4 lanes or more) N The freeway is located to the east of the business park.

None

Office/consulting room Surrounding offices/warehouses in the business park

None

Military or police base/station/compound

None None

Spoil heap or slimes damA None None

Quarry, sand or borrow pit None None

If any of t e boxes mar ed it an “N “are tic ed how will this impact / be impacted upon by the proposed activity? Specify and explain:

There will not be any impacts on the railway line to the north of the property.

If any of the boxes marked with an "An" are ticked, how will this impact / be impacted upon by the proposed activity? Specify and explain:

If any of the boxes marked with an "H" are ticked, how will this impact / be impacted upon by the proposed activity? Specify and explain:

Does the proposed site (including any alternative sites) fall within any of the following:

Critical Biodiversity Area (as per provincial conservation plan) NO

Core area of a protected area? NO

Buffer area of a protected area? NO

Planned expansion area of an existing protected area? NO

Existing offset area associated with a previous Environmental Authorisation? NO

Buffer area of the SKA? NO

If the answer to any of these questions was YES, a map indicating the affected area must be included in Appendix A. A Land use map is provided in Appendix A.

8.7 CULTURAL/HISTORICAL FEATURES

Are there any signs of culturally or historically significant elements, as defined in section 2 of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999, (Act No. 25 of 1999), including Archaeological or paleontological sites, on or close (within 20m) to the site? If YES, explain:

NO


If uncertain, conduct a specialist investigation by a recognised specialist in the field (archaeology or palaeontology) to establish whether there is such a feature(s) present on or close to the site. Briefly explain the findings of the specialist:

Will any building or structure older than 60 years be affected in any way? NO

Is it necessary to apply for a permit in terms of the National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act 25 of 1999)?

NO

If YES, please provide proof that this permit application has been submitted to SAHRA or the relevant provincial authority.

8.8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC CHARACTER

a) Local Municipality

Please provide details on the socio-economic character of the local municipality in which the proposed site(s) are situated. Level of unemployment:

According to 2011 census, there are 2 261 490 economically active (employed or unemployed but looking for work) people in the City of Johannesburg. Of these 25,0% are unemployed and of the 1 228 666 economically active youth (15–35 years) in the area, 31,5% are unemployed.

Economic profile of local municipality:

The City of Johannesburg Local Municipality is situated in Gauteng province and covers an area of 1 645km2. Jo annesburg is Sout Africa’s argest metropo itan municipa ity in terms of popu ation si e and economy. The city contributed around 14.9% of national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2018. The finance sector is the biggest employer accounting for 26.1% of total employment, followed by the trade sector which employs 21.6% of the formal sector workers. The agriculture sector employs the least share of people at 0.6%

Level of education:

According to 2011 census of those 20 years and older 3,4% have completed primary school, 32,4% have some secondary education, 34,9% have completed matric, 19,2% have some form of higher education, and 2.9% of those aged 20 years and older have no form of schooling.

b) Socio-economic value of the activity

What is the expected capital value of the activity on completion? R 2 Million

What is the expected yearly income that will be generated by or as a result of the

activity?

Approximately R2

million

Will the activity contribute to service infrastructure? NO

Is the activity a public amenity? NO

How many new employment opportunities will be created in the development and

construction phase of the activity/ies?

~0


What is the expected value of the employment opportunities during the development

and construction phase?

NA

What percentage of this will accrue to previously disadvantaged individuals? NA

How many permanent new employment opportunities will be created during the

operational phase of the activity?

~20

What is the expected current value of the employment opportunities during the first

10 years?

Uncertain

What percentage of this will accrue to previously disadvantaged individuals? Uncertain

8.9 BIODIVERSITY

Please note: The Department may request specialist input/studies depending on the nature of the biodiversity occurring on the site and potential impact(s) of the proposed activity/ies. To assist with the identification of the biodiversity occurring on site and the ecosystem status consult http://bgis.sanbi.org or [email protected]. Information is also available on compact disc (cd) from the Biodiversity-GIS Unit, Ph (021) 799 8698. This information may be updated from time to time and it is t e app icant EAP’s responsibi ity to ensure t at t e latest version is used. A map of the relevant biodiversity information (including an indication of the habitat conditions as per (b) below) and must be provided as an overlay map to the property/site plan as Appendix D to this report.

a) Indicate the applicable biodiversity planning categories of all areas on site and indicate the reason(s)

provided in the biodiversity plan for the selection of the specific area as part of the specific category)

Systematic Biodiversity Planning Category If CBA or ESA, indicate the reason(s) for its selection in biodiversity plan

Critical Biodiversity Area (CBA)

Ecological Support

Area (ESA)

Other Natural

Area (ONA)

No Natural Area

Remaining (NNR)

b) Indicate and describe the habitat condition on site

Habitat Condition

Percentage of habitat

condition class (adding up to

100%)

Description and additional Comments and Observations (including additional insight into condition, e.g. poor land

management practises, presence of quarries, grazing, harvesting regimes etc).

Natural %

Near Natural (includes areas with

low to moderate level of alien invasive plants)

%

Degraded %

http://bgis.sanbi.org/

mailto:[email protected]


(includes areas heavily invaded by alien plants)

Transformed (includes cultivation,

dams, urban, plantation, roads, etc)

100%

The site is an existing business park.

c) Complete the table to indicate:

(i) the type of vegetation, including its ecosystem status, present on the site; and (ii) whether an aquatic ecosystem is present on site.

Terrestrial Ecosystems Aquatic Ecosystems

Ecosystem threat status as per the National

Environmental Management:

Biodiversity Act (Act No. 10 of 2004)

Wetland (including rivers,

depressions, channelled and unchanneled wetlands, flats, seeps

pans, and artificial wetlands)

Estuary Coastline

Least Threatened NO NO NO

d) Please provide a description of the vegetation type and/or aquatic ecosystem present on site, including

any important biodiversity features/information identified on site (e.g. threatened species and special habitats)

The site is an existing business park. There is no natural vegetation present at the site.


9 SECTION C: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

The Public Participation Process (PPP) is a requirement of several pieces of South African Legislation and aims to

ensure t at a re evant I&AP’s are consu ted invo ved and t eir opinions are ta en into account and a record

included in the reports submitted to Authorities. The process ensures that all stakeholders are provided this

opportunity as part of a transparent process which allows for a robust and comprehensive environmental study.

The landowners and other pre-identified ey I&AP’s ere sent an initial notification letter during May 2021,

disseminated via emai fax and registered mai ere contact detai s ere avai ab e. I&AP’s ere provided an

initial registration period to register for the proposed project. Subsequent notifications will be sent as I&APs are

identified. All pre-identified and registered I&APs have been notified of the availability of the BAR for review and

comment. All comments received during this period will be included in this BAR and submitted to the

Commenting Authority. A full description of the Public Participation Process will be included in the Comments

and Responses Report which is attached as Appendix C to this report.

9.1 IDENTIFICATION OF I&AP’S

An initial I&AP list was compiled using WinDeed searches to determine the contact details of the registered

landowners of the project affected properties and surrounding properties. The I&AP database includes amongst

others: landowners, communities, regulatory authorities, and other specialist interest groups. Additional I&APs

have been registered during the initial notification and call to register period. The I&APs database will continue

to be updated throughout the duration of the BA process. A full list of I&APs is attached in Appendix B.

The following I&APs have been identified and notified, but not limited to, of the proposed project:

• Mothopo Property and Management

Consultants;

• Blend Property 16 Share Block;

• Bushlore CC;

• First Inn Midrand Pty Ltd;

• Remag Inv CC;

• Zelpy Prop Pty Ltd;

• Siyaghopa Trading 252;

• Formprops 79 Pty Ltd;

• South African National Roads Agency Ltd;

• City of Johannesburg Metropolitan

Municipality;

• Gauteng Department of Agriculture and

Rural Development;

• Gauteng Department of Infrastructure

Development;

• Gauteng Department of Roads and

Transport;

• National Department of Forestry, Fisheries

and Environment;

• National Department of Agriculture, Land

Reform and Rural Development;

• Gauteng Department of Community

Safety

• Eskom Soc Ltd


9.2 NOTIFICATION OF I&AP’S

A I&AP’s ere notified of t e WML Application via the following one or more of the following methods:

• Registered letters, emails and/or faxes where available;

• Placement of English A2 Correx Site Notices in various locations within and surrounding the proposed

project area;

• Placement of a newspaper advert in the Midrand Reporter Newspaper.

Refer to Appendix C for proof of notification sent to I&APs and for proof of correspondence with I&APs.

Notification documents sent to all pre-identified I&AP’s inc uded t e fo o ing information:

• The proposed project area;

• List of activities to be authorised;

• Scale, nature, and extent of activities to be authorised;

• Typical impacts of activities to be authorised;

• The duration of the activity;

• Sufficient detail of the intended operation to enable them to assess what impact the activities will have

on them or on the use of their land;

• The purpose of the proposed project;

• Details of the affected properties (including parent farm and portion);

• Details of the NEMA Regulations that must be adhered to;

• Date by which comment, concerns and objections must be forwarded thro ugh to EIMS; and

• Contact details of the Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP).

I&AP’s ere provided an opportunity to register as I&AP’s for t e proposed project from the 4th June 2021.

I&AP’s ere until the also notified of the availability of the BAR which has been made available for 30 days from

the 6th August 2021 until the 6th September 2021, for review and comment. Comments obtained during the BAR

public review and comment period and the responses will be included in the final submission to the Competent

Authority.

9.3 SUMMARY OF ISSUES RAISED BY I&AP’S

Any comments received during the PPP to date have been included in Appendix C. Refer to the I&AP database

in Appendix C for a full list of preidentified and registered interested and affected parties as well as the

consultation report. To date the only correspondence received on the project has been a request to register on

the I&AP database.

10 SECTION D: IMPACT ASSESSMENT

The assessment of impacts must adhere to the minimum requirements in the EIA Regulations, and should take

applicable official guidelines into account. The issues raised by interested and affected parties should also be

addressed in the assessment of impacts.

Provide a summary and anticipated significance of the potential direct, indirect and cumulative impacts that are likely to occur as a result of the planning and design phase, construction phase, operational phase, decommissioning and closure phase, including impacts relating to the choice of site/activity/technology


alternatives as well as the mitigation measures that may eliminate or reduce the potential impacts listed. This impact assessment must be applied to all the identified alternatives to the activities identified in Section 7 of this report.

Activity Impact summary Significance Proposed mitigation


Direct impacts:

Impact 1: Noise Noise related to the operation of the Baling and shredding activities associated with the recycling activities,

Pre-mitigation: Low Post mitigation: Low

• Noise-generating activities associated with operation should be kept to a minimum.

• Noise abatement equipment technology is to be implemented on machinery and equipment where possible to reduce the impact of noise on the surrounding area.

• Compliance with the appropriate legislation any local by-laws and regulations regarding the generation of noise must be adhered to.

Impact 2: Dust generation from operational activities such as the shredding of material


• Dust-reducing mitigation measures must be put in place and must be strictly adhered to, this includes using covers on waste skips.

• Skips are to be emptied on a regular basis to avoid.

• All waste onsite must be collected and disposed of at a licensed waste disposal facility.

Impact 3: Traffic impacts associated with the transportation of E-waste.


• The applicant must ensure that trucks / vehicles use the designated access routes.

Impact 4: Emissions from trucks


• The applicant must ensure

that all trucks used are

roadworthy.

The primary impacts identified during the impact assessment process was the impact on traffic, dust and noise.

An increase in traffic and exhaust emissions will be experienced as a result of the increased volume of trucks

in the area transporting the waste to and from the facility. The shredding and baling activities associated with

the facility could result in an increase in noise in the business park. Furthermore, an increase in dust in the

business park will be experienced as a result of the shredding activities and due to an increase in trucks in the

area.



Impact 5: Pollution from Surface Water Runoff Poor maintenance of the storm water system could result in blocked storm water pipes resulting in damages to the site as well as the surrounding area

Pre-mitigation: medium Post mitigation: Low

• Storm water drainage must

be kept open and clear of

litter and other debris.

Impact 6: Hazardous waste spillages and leakages Spillages as a result of fuels/ oils used for the machinery or leakages from batteries.


• An Emergency Preparedness

plan needs to be developed

prior to the commencement

of operations.

• All spillages and leakages

must be clean immediately

and disposed off at a

registered hazardous waste

disposal facility.

• An emergency spill kit must

always be complete and

available on site. Drip trays

or Contractor dripping. any

form of oil absorbent

material must be placed

underneath machinery

when not in use.

Impact 7: Potential Fire Risks


• Fires must be prohibited

onsite.

• Any source of fire hazards

must be removed.

• Personnel must be

educated regarding fire and

fire management.

• Fire extinguishers must be

available onsite

Indirect impacts:

Impact 8: Job Creation

Pre-mitigation: Low (+) Post mitigation: Medium (+)

• The use of local labour is encouraged, where it is possible.

Cumulative impacts:

Impact 9: Cumulative impacts All the above-mentioned impacts will


• Implement mitigation measures listed above and in the accompanying EMPr.



have a cumulative component, however this will be minor and limited to the business park premises.

Alternative 2

Direct impacts:

Indirect impacts:

Cumulative impacts:

Alternative 3

Direct impacts:

Indirect impacts:

Cumulative impacts:

No-go option

Direct impacts: No impacts will be experienced if the activity does not proceed.

Indirect impacts: .

No jobs will be created as a result of the recycling facility not operating.

Low None identified other than to proceed with the proposed recycling facility being applied for

Cumulative impacts:

None identified N/A N/A

A complete impact assessment is included as Appendix D.

11 ASSUMPTIONS, LIMITATIONS AND UNCERTAINITIES

Certain assumptions, limitations, and uncertainties are associated with the BAR. This report is based on

information that is currently available and, as a result, the following limitations and assumptions are applicable:

• The project scope and descriptions are based on project information provided by the client;

• The information presented in this report is based on the information available at the time of

compilation of the report;

• It is assumed that all data and information supplied by the Specialist, Applicant or any of their staff or

consultants is complete, valid, and true; and

• The description of the baseline environment has been obtained from information available at the time

of compilation of the report and the site visit.

12 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

Taking the assessment of potential impacts into account, please provide an environmental impact statement that summarises the impact that the proposed activity and its alternatives may have on the environment after


the management and mitigation of impacts have been taken into account, with specific reference to types of impact, duration of impacts, likelihood of potential impacts actually occurring and the significance of impacts.

Alternative A (preferred alternative)

The identified impacts can be controlled and managed to a low level of significance. It is therefore the opinion of the EAP that the project is authorized provided that all of the mitigation measures as listed within this BAR are strictly adhered to.

Alternative B

Alternative C

No-go alternative (compulsory)

The no go alternative for the proposed project involves the option of not operating the recycling facility. The use of the premises has the potential to bring in business and create job opportunities on the property. The no-go alternative is therefore not recommended.

13 SECTION E: EAP RECOMMENDATION

Is the information contained in this report and the documentation attached hereto

sufficient to make a decision in respect of the activity applied for (in the view of the

environmental assessment practitioner)?

YES

If “NO” indicate t e aspects t at should be assessed further as part of a Scoping and EIA process before a

decision can be made (list the aspects that require further assessment).

If “YES” p ease ist any recommended conditions inc uding mitigation measures that should be considered for inclusion in any authorisation that may be granted by the competent authority in respect of the application.

Please refer to the EMPr for detailed measures.

• Operational activities and vehicles could cause spillages of lubricants, fuels and waste material. All

vehicles and equipment must be routinely maintained, and all re-fuelling and servicing of

equipment is to take place in demarcated areas.

• All hazardous waste must be handled, stored and disposed of (or recycled) in a safe and responsible

manner (in accordance with relevant MSDS) to prevent pollution of the environment.

• Hazardous and chemical wastes (includes old containers) should be disposed of at registered landfill

sites.

• Noise abatement equipment technology is to be implemented on machinery and equipment where possible to reduce the impact of noise on the surrounding area. Compliance with the appropriate legislation any local by-laws and regulations regarding the generation of noise must be adhered to.

• It is recommended that local labour is employed as far as possible to during the operation of the

facility.

Is an EMPr attached? YES

The EMPr must be attached as Appendix E.

The details of the EAP who compiled the BAR and the expertise of the EAP to perform the Basic Assessment process must be included as Appendix F.


If any specialist reports were used during the compilation of this BAR, please attach the declaration of interest for each specialist in Appendix I. This appendix is not applicable to this application. Any other information relevant to this application and not previously included must be attached in Appendix J. This appendix is not applicable to this application.

Cheyenne Muthukarapan ________________________________________ NAME OF EAP ________________________________________ SIGNATURE OF EAP 2021/08/04 _________________________________________ DATE


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