Clarification Meeting Minor and Major Reticulation (Dx626 and Dx627) Environmental Requirements Presented by: Joey Ramakoma Date: 14 January 2013

2016/06/092 Rev 3 Eskom Values  Zero Harm  Integrity  Innovation  Sinobuntu  Customer Satisfaction  Excellence

2016/06/093 Rev Sustainable Development? “Development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs and aspirations” “Our Common Future” (WCED, 1987)

2016/06/094 Rev 3 Environmental Rights in South Africa’s Constitution Section 24 of the Bill of Rights on the environment: “Everyone has the right: (a) to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well-being; and (b) to have the environment protected, for the benefit of present & future generations, through reasonable legislative and other measures that: (i) prevent pollution and ecological degradation; (ii) promote conservation; and (iii) secure ecologically sustainable development and use of natural resources while promoting justifiable economic and social development.” 4

2016/06/095 Rev 3 1. Environmental Requirements Appointment of Environmental Control Officer (ECO), Qualification/ Training & Past Environmental Experience  All construction activities should have an ECO who will ensure compliance of conditions contained in an Environmental Authorisation (EA), Water Use License (WUL) and/or Environmental Management Programme (EMPR).  ECO will check to make sure that you are doing what is required from a Health, Safety and Environmental point of view.  The ECO will conduct inspections every two weeks.  Report the progress to Eskom and the Contractors.

2016/06/096 Rev 3 2. Environmental Requirements  Aspects & Impacts Register -Eskom Standards & Procedures -Environmental Legislation -Demonstrate knowledge & Application of Eskom related Standards, Procedures & Environmental Legislation (e.g. Waste Procedure, Audit Procedure, NWA, NEMA, NEMWA, etc.) -DEA, DWA,

2016/06/097 Rev 3 3. Environmental Requirements  Non-Conformance Reporting, Incident Reporting and Corrective Action  Waste Management Plan  Storm water Management Plan  Rehabilitation Plan  Contractor Procedure for Storage and Handling of Hazardous Materials  Sample of Induction Training Material & Frequency of Induction (e.g. Part of toolbox Talk)  Environmental Training of Team Members (an advantage)

2016/06/098 Rev 3 Examples of Applicable Legislation & Eskom Standards and Procedures  National Environmental Management Act  National Heritage Resources Act  National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act  National Waste Act  Hazardous Substances Act  EST : Design Base Standard National Environmental Management Act  DISASAAT8: Provision and Use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)  EPC : Distribution type – Part 21: Distribution Fire Risk Management

2016/06/099 Rev 3 Examples of Applicable Legislation & Eskom Standards and Procedures  EPC_ : Environmental Procedure: Waste Management  DST : Selection Purchased and storage of Hazardous Material  SANS :2007: Transport of dangerous goods.  National Road Traffic Act & Regulations.  Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act.