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ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE FOR MINING
PROJECTS Presented
To
Kay-Jet Geoconsult Ltd
Ilorin
Kwara State.
FOR THE PROPOSED MARBLE EXPLORATION AND MINE SITE BELONGING TO AWULESORO MINERAL
INVESTMENT LIMITED, AT OWA KAJOLA IN IFELODUN L.G.A, KWARA STATE
by
Mrs. Comfort Asokoro-Ogaji Managing Consultant, Richflood International Limited
(Environmental Consultancy) +234 8034517767
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OUTLINE
¢ Introduction
¢ Environmental requirements for mining projects
¢ Procedures for compliance
¢ Recommendations
¢ Conclusion
¢ Proposal to Kay-Jet Geoconsult Ltd
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WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
¢ Who Richflood International Ltd is;
(Environmental Consultants and
Laboratory Services e.t.c)
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ISSUES IN NIGERIA
¢ Loss of Biodiversity, endangered species, loss of freshness in the air we breadth
¢ Deaths e.g in Zamfara Pb Poisoning, Ebonyi Mine water poisoning/ Mining Pit (20m more)
¢ Drinking Water Poisoning e.g in Ibadan ¢ Please name others………………….
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PICTORIAL DESCRIPTIONS 7/5/15
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DESERTIFICATION EROSION
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Endangered Species Protection
Elephant tusks (ivory)
Gorilla
Croccodile (live & Skin)
Python (live and skin)
African Gray Parrot
Orchids as ornamentals
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INTRODUCTION
Nigerian Minerals and Mining R e g u l a t i o n s , P o l i c i e s a n d guidelines (Discussion)
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INTRODUCTION
1. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
2. Environmental Auditing
3. E n v i r o n m e n t a l P r o t e c t i o n a n d Rehabilitation Programme (EPRP)
4. Community Development Agreement (CDA)
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By Dec. 1992 the EIA Decree, now the Environmental Impact Assessment Act (Cap E12) LFN 2004 (EIA Act), was enacted; The enactment of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Act No. 86 of 1992 is a clear demonstration of the Federal Government's commitment to environmental sustainability. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the potential impacts whether positive or negative, of a proposed project on the natural environment. Transformation of the EIA Act, into implementation stage resulted in the formulation of the EIA procedural guidlines of 1995 and the EIA process. The EIA procedure was developed as a step by step guide for the prediction of environmental impacts of any development activity and to provide an opportunity to mitigate against negative impacts and enhance positive impacts. Thus, EIA has three main functions:
v To predict problems, v To find ways to avoid them, and v To enhance positive effects.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TOOLS- EIA 7/5/15
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Benefits of carrying out EIA of planned projects are: 1. improved project design/siting; 2. promotes informed decision-making; 3. promotes environmentally sensitive decisions; 4. increased accountability and transparency during the
development process; 5. improved integration of projects into their environmental and
social setting; 6. reduced environmental damage; 7. improved corporate image of the developer; 8. a positive contribution towards achieving sustainability. 9. EIA ensures that the potential problems are foreseen and
addressed at an early stage in the project planning and design. 10. Avoidance or minimization of adverse environmental effects; 11. Increased protection of human health; 12. Reduced project costs and delays; 13. Reduced risks of environmental harm or disasters; 14. Increased government accountability and harmonization; 15. Lessened probability of trans-boundary environmental effects; 16. Informed decisions that contribute to responsible development
of natural resources.
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT TOOLS- EIA 7/5/15
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General Objectives of EIA The objectives of any environmental Impact assessment are: To ensure that environmental considerations are explicitly addressed and incorporated into the development decision making process; To anticipate and avoid, minimize or offset the adverse significant biophysical, social and other relevant effects of development proposals; To protect the productivity and capacity of natural systems and the ecological processes which maintain their functions; and To promote development that is sustainable and optimizes resource use and management opportunities. The benefits of EIA are widely recognized, yet the approach has palpable limitations: • Time consuming and costly • Partial implementation of the EIA process • Non-availability of reliable data
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EIA PROCESS FLOW CHART
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Nigeria EIA Project Categories 7/5/15
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EIA PROJECT CATEGORIES (SIMPLIFIED)
• Category 3 Projects
If they impact physically on the
environment
• Category 2 Projects
When in sensitive areas
• Category 1 Projects
Mandatory Full Scale Impact
Studies
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ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES ¢ Register the Project ¢ Develop the EIA Terms of Reference (TOR) ¢ Site Veri!cation Exercise ¢ TOR Approval ¢ First Season Data Gathering ¢ Interim Report Production ¢ Second Season Data Gathering ¢ Draft EIA Report Production ¢ Public Display ¢ Panel Review Exercise ¢ Production of Final Draft EIA ¢ Regulatory Monitoring Exercise ¢ Interim Approval ¢ EIS issuance
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Environmental Audit is designed to protect the environment with the aim of: • Assessing performance against a set of requirements or targets, related
to specific issues; • Evaluating compliance with environmental legislation and corporate
policies; • Measuring performance against the requirements of an environmental
management system standards; and • Exploring the potential economic, social and environmental benefits
that an improved performance can achieve. Audit procedures and process
q Pre-audit information gathering q Pre-audit interview with management q Records review q Facility inspection q Post-audit interview with management q Preparation of report q Implementation of the audit findings
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S/N SHORT TITLE 1 National Environmental(SANITATION AND WASTES CONTROL )REGULATIONS,2009 2 National Environmental(NOISE STANDARDS AND CONTROL )REGULATIONS, 2009 3 National Environmental (SURFACE AND GROUNDWATER QUALITY
CONTROL)REGULATIONS,2011 4 National Environmental(CONSTRUCTION SECTOR)REGULATIONS,2011 5 National Environmental (PULP AND PAPER, WOOD AND WOOD PRODUCTS SECTOR)
REGULATIONS,2013 6 National Environmental(CONTROL OF ALIEN AND INVASIVE SPECIES)REGULATIONS,
2013 7 National Environmental(ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC SECTOR)REGULATIONS,2011 8 National Environmental ( NON-METALLIC MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES
SECTOR)REGULATIONS,2011 9 National Environmental(ACCESS TO GENETIC RESOURCES AND BENEFIT
SHARING)REGULATIONS,2009 10 National Environmental(OZONE LAYER PROTECTION)REGULATIONS,2009 11 National Environmental(PROTECTION OF ENDANGERED SPECIES IN INTERNATIONAL
TRADE)REGULATIONS,,2011 12 National Environmental(FOOD,BEVERAGES AND TOBACCO SECTOR)REGULATIONS,2009 13 National Environmental(DOMESTIC AND INDUSTRIAL PLASTIC, RUBBER AND FOAM
SECTOR)REGULATIONS 2011 14 National Environmental(CONTROL OF VEHICULAR EMISSIONS FROM PETROL AND
DIESEL ENGINES)REGULATIONS,2011
LIST OF CURRENT ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
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15 National Environmental(CONTROL OF BUSH, FOREST FIRE AND OPEN BURNING)REGULATIONS,2011
16 National Environmental(MOTOR VEHICLE AND MISCELLANEOUS ASSEMBLY SECTOR)REGULATIONS,2013
17 National Environmental(WET LANDS, RIVER BANKS AND LAKE SHORES)REGULATIONS,2009
18 National Environmental(DESERTIFICATION CONTROL AND DROUGHT MITIGATION)REGULATION,2011
19 National Environmental(PERMITTING AND LICENSING SYSTEM)REGULATIONS,2009
20 National Environmental(CHEMICAL, PHARMACEUTICAL, SOAP AND DETERGENT MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES) REGULATIONS,2009
21 National Environmental(STANDARDS FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADCAST FACILITIES)REGULATIONS,2011
22 National Environmental(COASTAL AND MARINE AREA PROTECTION)REGULATIONS,2011
23 National Environmental (SOIL EROSION AND FLOOD CONTROL)REGULATIONS,2011
24 National Environmental(TEXTILE, WEARING, APPAREL, LEATHER AND FOOT WEAR INDUSTRIAL) Regulations, 2009
25 National Environmental(WATERSHED, MOUNTAINOUS, HILLY AND CATCHMENT AREAS)REGULATIONS,2009
S/N SHORT TITLE
LIST OF NESREA’s REGULATIONS 7/5/15
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Ø Cost of EIA Execution Ø Public Participation Ø Delay in EIA Process Ø Inadequate Screening and Scooping Ø Limited Scope of EIA Review Ø Lack of Awareness Ø Deliberate resistance to compliance with
the Law of the land Ø Weak Enforcement of the EIA Act
CHALLENGES IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF EIA IN NIGERIA 7/5/15
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YOU ONLY NEED TO CONSULT A RELIABLE ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT TO TAKE
YOUR PROJECT THROUGH THE COMPLIANCE PROCESS 7/5/15
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TAKE QUESTIONS AND
REACTIONS
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