The ECC is for the operation and maintenance of an existing 66kV Van Eck – Osona transmission line including Osona T-off - Von Bach base and other associated infrastructures. Under the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) section 27 the activity described as "energy distribution, transmission and generation" requires an Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) as it is a listed activity. NamPower would therefore like to apply for the issue ECC for 66kV Van Eck– Osona in order to comply with the Environmental Management Act (Act 7 of 2007) and its regulations. This application also includes the 66kV Osona T-Off – Von Bach Base and other associated Infrastructures.
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