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1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: o Activity 1(b) – Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The transmission and supply of electricity (i.e. powerlines) o Activity 8(5) - Water Resource Developments The construction of dams, reservoirs, levees and weirs o Activity 8(6) – Water Resource Developments The construction of domestic wastewater treatment plant and related pipelines o Activity 8(8) – Water Resource Developments Construction and other activities in water courses within flood lines (i.e.
1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: o Activity 10.1 (g) Infrastructure. Communication networks including towers, telecommunication and marine telecommunication lines and cables. Activity 10.1 (j) Infrastructure. Masts of any material or type and of any height, including those used for telecommunication broadcasting and radio transmission. 2.
Renewal of ECC 3078 Bannerman Mining Resources Namibia would like to apply for a renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC - 3078) for the Proposed 132 kV Overhead Transmission Line and Substation with Metering Station in accordance with the Environmental Management Regulations.
The Renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate is for: Activity 1(a) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the generation of electricity (solar Power); Activity 1(b) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity (solar Power); Activity 5.1(c) - Land Use and Development Activities Agricultural use to industrial use 2. Details of the Activity(s) covered by the Environmental Clearance Certificate: 2.1.
The Renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate is for: Activity 1(a) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the generation of electricity (solar Power); Activity 1(b) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity (solar Power); Activity 5.1(c) - Land Use and Development Activities Agricultural use to industrial use 2. Details of the Activity(s) covered by the Environmental Clearance Certificate: 2.1.
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1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: o Activity 1(a) – Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the generation of electricity (solar Power) o Activity 1(b) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity (solar Power) o Activity 5.1(c) – Land Use and Development Activities Agricultural use to industrial use 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: 2.1.
1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: Activity 1(b) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity. Activity 2.3 - Waste Management, Treatment, Handling and Disposal Activities Temporary storage of waste. Activity 4 - Forestry Activities Removal of protected species Activity 5.2 – Land Use and Development Activities Establishment of Land Resettlement Scheme. Activity 8.9 - Water Resource Developments Construction and other activities within a catchment area.
The Environmental Clearance Certificate is for: Activity 1(a) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the generation of electricity (Wind Power) 2.1. TITLE OF ACTIVITY Hoodia Pilot Wind Measuring Tower 2.2. LOCATION OF ACTIVITY The proposed Hoodia Pilot Wind Measuring Tower will be located at Farm Schönau No. 126, which is located in the southern parts of Namibia, in the //Karas Region, approximately 60 km south-west of //Karasburg Town and 50 km north of the Orange River.
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| 2062_SR_Opuwo Aerodrome.pdf | 2.68 MB | 
| 2062_EMP_Opuwo Aerodrome.pdf | 789.12 KB | 
| 2062_Support Letter_Opuwo Aerodrome.pdf | 235.19 KB | 
| 2062_Proof of Consultation_Opuwo Aerodrome.pdf | 1.49 MB | 
| 2062_Map_Opuwo Aerodrome.pdf | 170.24 KB | 
| 2062_Screening Notice_Opuwo Aerodrome.pdf | 74.83 KB | 
| 2062_CV_Opuwo Aerodrome.pdf | 53.91 KB | 
| 2062_BID_Opuwo Aerodrome.pdf | 323.43 KB | 
THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE IS FOR: Activity 10.1(b) - Infrastructure The construction of public roads 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: 2.1 TITLE OF ACTIVITY: Subdivision of Erven 2167, 2168 and 2169, Extension 6, Henties Bay 2.2 NATURE OF ACTIVITY: The activity entails the construction of public roads. 2.3 LOCATION OF ACTIVITY: Erven 2167, 2168 and 216 is in Extension 6 (south dune), Henties Bay which is located within the Erongo Region.
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| 2776_EMP_ML 142_Karibib District.pdf | 2.06 MB | 
| 2776_Environmental Audit_ML 142_Karibib District.pdf | 591.7 KB | 
| 2776_ECC Old_ML 142_Karibib District.pdf | 390.12 KB | 
| 2776_Map_ML 142_Karibib District.pdf | 162.79 KB | 
| 2776_Screening Notice_ML 142_Karibib District.pdf | 74.35 KB | 
| 2776_CV_ML 142_Karibib District.pdf | 60.4 KB | 
For the development and operation of a 15MW merchant Solar Plant.
For the proposed construction and operation of a 15MW Solar Plant.
For the proposed development and operation of a recirculatory aquaculture production project.
THE RENEWAL OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE IS FOR: The construction of public roads and quarrying for the purpose of base material, as well as potential removal of trees, which requires a permit as per the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. The ‘listed activities’ that might be affected are listed below: FORESTRY ACTIVITIES 4. The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, afforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorization in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law.
1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: 1. (b) The transmission and supply of electricity. 4. Any other related activity that requires authorization in terms of the forest Act (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. 5.2 The establishment of land resettlement schemes. 10.1 (b) The construction of public roads. 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: 2.1 Title of the Activity Township Establishment: Amraalsduin Extensions 1& 2.
1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE IS FOR: The 'listed activities' that might be included as part of this development are listed below: o Activity 1 - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities (b) The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity o Activity 4 – Forestry Activities The clearance of forest areas, deforestation, afforestation, timber harvesting or any other related activity that requires authorization in terms of the Forest Act, 2001 (Act No. 12 of 2001) or any other law. 2.
For the operation of a chemical and minerals storage warehouse in Walvis Bay.
ECC amendment application for the proposed construction and operation of 20MW merchant photovoltaic plant at on a 30ha piece of land at Farm Randveld No. 167 in Outjo district ,Otjozondjupa Region.
ECC amendment application for the proposed construction and operation of 80MW merchant photovoltaic plant at on a 230ha piece of land at Farm Randveld No. 167 in Outjo district ,Otjozondjupa Region.
For the installation and operation of a 80m guyed mast telecommunication tower.
For the installation and operation of a 48m lattice telecommunication tower.
1. The Renewal of the Environmental Clearance Certificate is for: Continuation of the Solar Power Plant operation project on ML 142, for which an Environmental Clearance was obtained during October 2020 , which requires authorization in terms of the Environmental Management Act, 2007 (Act 7 of 2007) i.e. Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage activities. 2. Details of the Activity(s) covered by the Environmental Clearance Certificate: 2.1. Title of Activity Continuation of the Solar Power Plant operation project on ML 142. 2.2.
The Environmental Clearance Certificate renewal is for: Continuation of an existing mining activity, for which an Environmental Clearance was obtained during November 2020, which requires authorization in terms of the Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act (No. 33 of 1992). 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: 2.1 Title of the Activity Continuation of the mining (quarrying) for mineral dimension stone (i.e. granite).
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| 2081_EMP_MC 67826_28_31 Damara Granite.pdf | 1.19 MB | 
| 2081_ECC Old_MC 67826_28_31 Damara Granite.pdf | 396.75 KB | 
| 2081_Map_MC 67826_28_31 Damara Granite.pdf | 151.99 KB | 
| 2081_Screening Notice_MC 67826_28_31 Damara Granite.pdf | 73.25 KB | 
The Environmental Clearance Certificate renewal is for: Continuation of an existing mining activity, for which the initial Environmental Clearance was obtained during July 2014, which requires authorization in terms of the Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act (No. 33 of 1992). 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: 2.1 Title of the Activity Continuation of the mining (quarrying) for mineral dimension stone (i.e. granite) at ML126.
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| 963_Environmnetal Questionaire_ML126 Walvis District.pdf | 1.99 MB | 
| 963_Proforma EC_ML126 Walvis District.pdf | 626.71 KB | 
For the minerals exploration activities on EPL 8148,8326 and 8056.
For the proposed construction and operation of a 120MW merchant solar photovoltaic plant.
1. THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: Continuation of an existing mining activity, for which the initial Environmental Clearance was obtained during July 2014, which requires authorization in terms of the Minerals (Prospecting and Mining) Act (No. 33 of 1992). 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: 2.1 Title of the Activity Continuation of the mining (quarrying) for mineral dimension stone (i.e. granite) at ML38 and 104.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE RENEWAL IS FOR: The continuation of the Land Use and Development Activities, for which an Environmental Clearance Certificate was obtained during August 2013. 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: 2.1 Title of the Activity Continuation of the Land Use and Development Activities (Formalization of the DRC informal settlement and Township Establishment on Erf 184 and Mile 4 Proper as well as Portion 90 of the Remainder of Portion B of Swakopmund Town and Townlands), Swakopmund, Erongo Region.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE IS FOR: Activity 8.1 - Water Resource Developments The abstraction of ground or surface water for industrial or commercial purposes; Activity 8.2 - Water Resource Developments The abstraction of groundwater at a volume exceeding the threshold authorized in terms of a law relating to water resources; and o Activity 8.7 – Water Resources Developments Irrigation schemes for agriculture excluding domestic irrigation. TITLE OF ACTIVITY Increased groundwater abstraction at Remainder of Farm Sponholz No. 140.
The Renewed and valid Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC-02025) is for: The 'listed activities' that might be affected are listed below: Waste Management, Treatment, Handling and Disposal Activities Activity 2.2 - Activity entailing a scheduled process in the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention ordinance, 1976. Mining and Quarrying Activities Activity 3.2 - Other forms of mining or extracting or extraction of any natural resources whether regulated by law or not. Activity 3.3 - Resource extraction, manipulation, conservation and related activities.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE IS FOR: Activity 1(a) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the generation of electricity (solar Power); Activity 1(b) - Energy Generation, Transmission and Storage Activities The construction of facilities for the transmission and supply of electricity (solar Power) o Activity 5.1(c) – Land Use and Development Activities Agricultural use to industrial use 2. DETAILS OF THE ACTIVITY(S) COVERED BY THE ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE: 2.1. TITLE OF ACTIVITY Rosh Pinah Solar Park 2.2.
The environmental clearance certificate is for: Activity 8.9 Water resource developments: Construction and other activities within a catchment area. o Activity 10.1 (a) (Infrastructure) The construction the construction of - Oil, water, gas and petrochemical and other bulk supply pipelines. o Activity 10.1 (b) (Infrastructure) The construction of - Public roads.
For the installation and operation of a 313kWp Solar plant at Unam main campus in Windhoek.
For the installation and operation of a 600kWp Solar plant at Neudamm Unam Campus in Windhoek.
For the installation of a 410kWp Solar plant at Ogongo Unam Campus in Omusati Region.
For the installation and operation of 130kWp Solar plant at Rundu Unam Campus in Rundu, Kavango East region.
For the area covered and proposed exploration activities on EPL 8646 in Otjiwarongo and Grootfontein district in Otjozondjupa Region.
For the area covered by EPL 8746 and the proposed mineral exploration activities on the same EPL, the minerals are: Base and rare metals, industrial minerals and precious metals.
For the proposed construction and operation of a 5mw merchant Solar photovoltaic plant.
For the renewal of expired ECC, transfer of Environmental Clearance Certificate from Oshipaya Minerals cc to Luxury Investments 56 (PTY) Ltd and amendment of the EPL number that was mistakenly written as EPL 6906 instead of EPL 6909 on the ECC that was issued on the 5th of March 2019.
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| 1155_EMP_EPL 6909 in Karibib District.pdf | 467.87 KB | 
| 1155_ECC Old_EPL 6909 in Karibib District.pdf | 197.61 KB | 
| 1155_Map_EPL 6909 in Karibib District.pdf | 360.98 KB | 
| 1155_Screening Notice_EPL 6909 in Karibib District.pdf | 117.82 KB | 
The Application if for the name change from the current holder of Environmental Clearance Certificate (GreeNam Electricity (PTY) Ltd. to NamPower. Reason for Amendment(s): NAMPOWER ASSUMED RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 66kV OVERHEAD POWER TRANSMISSION LINE WHICH DISTRIBUTES ELECTRICITY TO THE NAMPOWER HARDAP SUBSTATION FROM THE HARDAP PHOTOVOLTAIC SOLAR PROJECT.