Natural Resources Conservation (Permits and Licences) Regulations 1996

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AUTHORITY THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT REGULA TJONS (under section 38) THE NATURAL RESOURCES CoNSERVATION (PERMITS AND LICENCES) REGULATIONS, 1996 (Made by the Minister on the 20th day of December, 1996) [].ft January, 1997.] 37 L.N. 190/96 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Natural Resources Con- ci,ation. servation (Permits and Licences) Regulations, 1996. 2. In these Regulations "existing facility" means any enterprise, construction or develop ment for which all required statutory approval and planning permission were granted on or before the 31st day of Deoember, 1996; . "hazardous waste" means any substance which by reason of its chemical activity, toxicity, explosivity, corrosivity or other characteristics, causes or is likely to cause, danger to health or the environment, whether of itself or on contract with other waste; "poisonous. noxious or polluting matter" means any solid, liquid, semi-solid or gaseous substance which is capable of (a) causing harm to human beings or their property: (b) having an adverse effect on the health of living organisms or interfering with the ecological system; or (c) otherwise affectin,g public health and the environment; "prescribed area" means an area prescribed by the Minister by order pursuant to section 9 of the Act. IThc inclu,ion of this paae la auclloriud by L.N. 54/20001 Interpre1a1io11. 38 Application for grant of a permit. Schedule. Fonn J. Form 2. Form nt l)ermil. Form 3. Notice of suspen..;ion of permit. Form 4. Permit revocation noLice. Form S. Permit not transferable. Applic3tion for discharge of effluent, etc. Form 6. Upgrading of cxistinll facilitie•. Form and duration of licence. Form 7. THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND LICENCES) REGULATIONS, 1996 Permits 3.--{l) An application for the grant of a permit to undertake any enterprise, construction or development of a prescribed description or category in a prescribed area shall be in the form set out as Form in the Schedule. (2) An application under paragraph (I) shall be accompanied by completed project information in the form set out as Form 2 in the Schedule. 4. A permit to undertake in a prescrited area any enterprise. c,rn struction or development of a prescribed description or category shall be in the form set out as Form 3 in the Schedule. 5. A notice of suspension of a permit shall be in the form set out as Form 4 in the Schedule. 6. A notice of revocation of a permit shall be in the form set out as Form 5 in the Schedule. 7. A permit granted under these Regulations is not transferable. Licences 8.-(1) An application for a licence pursuant to section I 2 (]) of tht· Act shall be made to the Authority in the form set out as Form 6 in the Schedule. (2) The owner, operator or person having the charge or manage ment of an existing facility shall apply for a licence in accordance with these Regulations. 9. The Authority may, by notice, require the owner or any person having the charge or management of an existing facility to upgrade such facility to the current standards applicable to new facilities within such time as may be specified in the notice. 10. A licence granted under regulation 8 (a) shall be in the form set out as Form 7 in the Schedule; and (b) shall be for a period of five years or for such period as the Authority thinks fit. [ll1e inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000] THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND LJCENCES) REGUUTIONS, 1996 11. A licence may contain such terms and conditions as the Authority thinks appropriate. 12. Every licensee shall notify the Authority of any change or pro posed change in the process of operation or the technology used therein which is likely to cause any change in the nature or composition of any discharge from the undertaking. 13.--{l) Subject to paragraph (2), a licence granted under these Regulations may, on its expiration, be renewed by the Authority if (a) the person to whom it was granted applies to the Authority for renewal of the licence no<! later than two months before the date on which the licence expires; and (b) the Authority is satisfied that there has been no material change in the circumstances which existed at the time the licence was first granted. (2) Where the Authority (a) receives an application for the renewal of a licence after the time specified in paragraph (I) (a); or (b) detetmliines t!hat a ma,te-riail change of ci,rcums.tances has occurred to me since the Hcence was first granted, it shall deal with the application for renewal as if it were a new application made under regulation 8 and accordingly all the pro visions of these Regulations relating to the application for a licence shall apply. (3) In considering an application for the renewal of a licence, the Authority may (a) carry out physical inspections of the facility; and (b) specify other standards or conditions with which such facility shall comply. 14. The Authority may amend, vary or modify a licence where (a) ownership of the ente11prise, construction or devel9pment in respect of which the licence is granted changes; (b) the licensee proposes to change the process of operation or the technology used therein which is- likely to cause any change in the nature or composition of any discharge; [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000] Condition:) in liccn\,;~•. 39 Licen<('l! co notlfy chanp.~ in proccs~. etc, Renew:il of liccnc~. Modifit•• tion. etc .. of licence. 40 Revocation or suspension of licence. THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND LICENCES) REGULATIONS, 1996 le) the Authority establishes new or revised standards in respect of the undertaking of any enterprise, construction or develop ment: or (d) for any other reason which, in the opinion of the Authority, is relevant in determining whether a licence should be amended. varied or modified. 15.-(I) Subject to paragraph (2), the Authority may, as it thinks appropriate by notice addressed to the licensee, revoke or suspend the licence if it is satisfied that (a) a breach of any term or condition, implied or expressed, sub ject to which the licence is granted has been committed; (b) the licensee ceases operations, so, however, that such licensee shall re liable in respect of any pollution that might be traceable to the licensed activity; (c) the licensee fails to pay any fees due and payable to the Authority in respect of the licence; (d) the applicant wilfully submitted false, misleading or incom plete information or omitted relevant information in respect of the grant of a licence; (e) there is any attempt at, or deliberate instance of, falsification of any record of environmental monitoring; (f) if the level of pollution from any discharge has or is likely to have an adverse effect on public health or the environ ment. (2) Except as provided in paragraph (3), the Authority shall, before revoking or suspendiqg a licence, serve on the licensee a notice in writing (a) specifying the breach or default on which the Authority relies and. if it is capable of remedy, require the licensee to remedy it within such time as may be specified in the notice; and (b) inform the licensee that he may apply to the Authority to be heard on the matter within such time as may be specified in the notice. (3) The Authority shall not be obliged to serve a notice pur suant to paragraph (1) in relation to any breach if a cessation order (The inclusioo of this uage L, authorized by L.N. 54/2000] THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND LICENCES! REGULATIONS, 1996 pursuant to section 13 of the Act or an enforcement notice pursuant to section 18 thereof is in effect in relation to that breach. 16. A notice of suspension of a licence shall be in 1he form set out as Form 8 in the Schedule. 17. A notice of revocation of a licence shall be in the form set out as Form 9 in the Schedule. General 18. The Authority may, upon the evaluation of an application for a pennit or licence, require the applic::mt to furnish any document, in fonnation or environmental impact assessment pursuant to section 10 of the Act. 19. A cessation order pursuant to section 13 of the Act shall be in the fonn set out as Form 10 in the Schedule. 20. An enforcement notice under section 18 of the Act shall be in the fonn set out as Fonn 11 in the Schedule. 21.--{1) The Authority shall keep, in such manner as it thinks fit, a register or registers in which shall be kept a record of all permits and licences granted; and all actions taken under the Act or these Regulations in respect of any such permit or licence shall be entered in the appropriate register. (2) Every register to which paragraph (1) refers shall be open for inspection free of charge to the public at the offices of the Authority at all reasonable hours, copies of any entry in any such register may be provided to any person on payment of the fee specified in regula tion 24. (3) The Authority shall evaluate for exclusion from public dis closure any infonnation indicated by the applicant to be commercially sensitive or the disclosure of which would be contrary to the public interest or the interest of national security. !The iaclu1ioa af 1bl1 1>1111• la au1b.orlzed by L.N. 54/2000 J 41 Notice of suspension of J;ccmc~. form 8. Li::-cnc~ rcvoca1ion nouce. Form 9, Environ~ mcntcil impact a..,,e-,sment, etc. cc,,atinn ord ... ·r form 10. Enforcement notice. Form 11, Regitter. 42 Records and information. Con ... cqul·ntial power~ on emry. TllE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PER:'v!ITS AND LICENCES) REGULATIONS, 1996 (4) Every applicant shall identify and, as far as possible. physi cally separate any such information contained in any material sub mitted with the application, giving reasons for requesting the exclusion thereof. 22. Every person who is granted a licence shall keep all records of the operation including any environmental monitoring for a period of n,,t less than ten years. 23.-----(1) Any person duly authorized pursuant to section 20 (I) 0f the Act to enter any premises may, without prejudice to the generality of the provisions of the section (a) inspect and investigate the operation, including conditions relating to the nature and composition of any discharge of ,cwagc and trade effluent; , hl install. maintain or read equipment or apparatus for the recording of the release of substances into the environment: (cl examine records which are required to be kept under the Act, these Regulations or any term or condition subject to which a licence is granted. 24. --(I) The fee specified in the second column shall be payable in respect of the matters respectively specified in relation thereto in the first column Applications and Grants of Permits and Licences Fee (a) upon each application for a permit or licence (h) upon the grant of a permit (c) upon the grant or renewal of a licence Copies of entries in Re,gister For each copy $ 1.000.00 $15,000.00 $ 5,000.00 Fee $ 10.00 (2) Any fee paid in respect of an application for a permit or licence shall not be refundable. [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000] rm; NATIIIU/, l/lcSOll//('/c:\' ('()NSU/VAJJON (f'lc//M/'JS 11,'.;JJ 1,/('J,N(.'[SJ IUXiU/.!1!1O/\'S, J~')(j SCHEDULE (Regulations 3, 4, 5. 6, 8, 10. 16, 11, 19 and 20) Forms 43 FORM 1 (Regulation 3) THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT The Natural Resources Conservation (Permits and Licences) Regulations 1996 Permil Apphcation (pursuant to section 9) Note. Please read the following before completing this form 1. This form should be completed in triplicate in block letters and submitted along with any specified or supplemental information to: The Natural Resources ConseNation Authority 53½ Molynes Road Kingston 10 2. The completed form shall be accompanied by /a) a completed project information form supplied by the Authonty; (b) a plan of the area in which the enterpnse. etc .. will be undertaken showing (i) the location and boundaries of the property; (ii) the location and layout of the proposed enterprise or construction or development; and (iii) any body or surface water, or any potable water supply that may be affected by any discharge; (c) a statement of the status of any required statutory approval and application; (d) an application for a licence to discharge effluent, etc., where applicable; (e} the prescribed application fee of J$1, 000 which is non-refundable. 3. Please attach certified copies of all statutory approvals and planning permission granted to date and copies of all applications made and not yet determined. 4 This application form must be completed in order to avoid delay in its processing. Where attached sheets and other technical documents are utilized in lieu of the space provided, indicate appropriate cross-references. Paragraphs that are not applicable to your application should be marked as NIA. The permit fee of J$15,000 becomes payable at the time of issue of the permit., 5. If you are in doubt about any provIsIon of this application form please consult with an authorized officer of the Authority before completing it A. General Name of applicant: 2. Address of applicant: 3. Telephone No.: Fax No. E-Mail [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000] 44 TIIE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS 4. Please specify name of owner or name and Registration No. of company, if different from applicant: 5. Address of owner or registered office of company: 6. Name and address of premises where enterprise, etc. for which approval is sought will be undertaken: 7. Name of Chief Executive Officer: B. Name of Environmental Manager: AND LJCEXCES) REGULATIONS. /996 9. Description of category of enterprise, construction or development for which approval is sought (Categories should conform with the Natural Resources (Prescribed Areas) (Prohibition of Categories of Enterprise, Construction and Development) Order, 1996): 1 o. Name of local authority in whose area enterprise, etc. for which approval is sought will be undertaken: 11. List of attact-'ld documents comprising part of application: [Tl,e inclulionof'lhial'"II i11udlorizodby L.N. S4IJOOO I THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS Al1:o LICENCES) REGULATIONS, 1996 B. Statement by Applicant 45 I hereby certify that the information contained in this application and the attached ProJect Information Form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief I understand that any misrepresentation contained in the forms shall lead to discontinuation of the processing of the application and the revocation of any permit granted and may also lead to prosecution. I further understand that the permit, if granted, may be suspended or revoked for breach of any of the terms or conditions stipulated therein. Signature of applicant Name and@e (please print or type) Dated this day of FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Project information form completed and attached yes no Other information attached: Application Fee enclosed Comments: Assessment Officer I Date [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. S4l2000 J 46 FORMl THE .\'ATL'RAL RESOURCES CO.\'SERi'ATJO.\' (PER..\JJTS ASD LJCE.\'CESJ REGULATIO\'S. 1996 THE NATIJRAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT TIie Natural Resources Conservation Authority (Pennits and Licences) Regulations, 1996 NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM (Regulation 3) 1. This document is designed to provide information on your project to the Natural Resources Conservation Authority in accordance with section 1 o (1) (a) of the Act in order to determine if your project requires the preparation of an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). 2. Please attach certified copies of all statutory approvals and planning permission granted to date and copies of all applications made and not yet determined. 3. This application form must be completed in order to avoid delay in its processing. Where attached sheets and other technical documents are utilized in lieu of the space provided, indicate appropriate cross-references. Paragraphs that are not applicable to your application should be marked as NIA 4. This form is supplemental to your permit application form and may be subject to further verification and public review. Provide any additional information that you believe will be useful in processing your application. 5. · It is expected that completion of this form will be dependent on information that is currently available to you and will not involve new studies, investigation and research. Where such studies are required in order to provide the information please indicate and specify in each instance. A. PROJECT NAME AND OWNERSHIP (1) NAME AND ADDRESS OF APPLICANT: (surname) (first name) (street) (town and parish) (telephone) (fax) (e-mail) (2) NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER OR NAME AND REGISTRATION NUMBER OF COMPANY (if different from applicant) (surname) (first name) (street) (town and palish) (3) NAME OF PROJECT (4) lOCATlON OF PROJECT: (provide map as well as address) (street) (town and parish) [111e inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000] Tiff,; NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND LICENCES) RfGULATIONS, 1996 (4 .1) Do you own the property on which you propose to carry out this development proiect? Yes O No D (4 2) If Yes, please attach certified copies of proof of ownership. 47 (4 3) If No, what is the nature of your interest in this property? Please attach supporting documents, justifying your claim. (5) NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF ADJOINING PROPERTY OWNERS B PROJECT TYPE Description of prescribed category of enterprise, construction or development for which approval is sought: (Check and identify as many as are appropriate). I, D Power generation rlants 2 D Hectni.:al transm1::,qon li11cs anJ substr1tion::, ~1eah:r than 69 kV J [] Pipelines and conveyors, includmg underground cables, gas lines and other such infrastructure with diameter of 15 cm and over 4 0 Port and harbom developments 5. 0 Development projects (), 7 8. 9 D D D D D D subdivisions of IO or more lots D housing projects of I() houses or more E] hotel/resort complex of more than 12 rooms D airpons including runway expansion greater than 20% D office complex greater than 5,000 square metres Ecotourism projects Water treatment facilities including water supply, desalination plants, sewage and industrial waste water Mining and mineral processing D bauxite D minerals-including aggregate, construction and industrial minerals 0 peal D sand 0 metallic D non-metallic Metal processing D non-ferrous metals 0 ferrous metals D foundry operations, metal platin~ Industrial projects D chemical plants □ pulp, paper and wood processing D petroleum production, refinery, storage and stockpiling D food processing plants D fish and meat processing plants D tanneries D detergent manufacture, including manufacturing of soap D distillery, brewing and fennenting facilities [1l1e inclusion of this page is authorized by LN. 54/2000] 48 II. □ 12. □ 13. □ 14. □ 15. □ 16. □ 17. □ 18. □ 19. □ 20. □ 21. □ 22. □ 23. □ 24. □ 25. □ THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND LICENC-ES) REGULATIONS. /996 D cement and lime production D manufacture of textiles 0 manufacture of pesticides or other hazardous or toxic substances 0 paint manufacture 0 boxing plants 0 manufacture of containers and packaging materials including cans, bottles, boxes and cartons 0 manufacture of edible fats, oils and associated processes D citrus. coffee. cocoa~ coconut~ sugarcane processing factories 0 solar salt production Construction of new highways. arterial roads and major road improvement projects River basin development projects Irrigation or water management projects including improvements Land reclamation and drainage projects Watershed development and soil conservation projects including river training. ~eek dams and retaining walls Modification, clearance or reclamation of wetlands Solid waste treatment and disposal facilities Hazardous waste storage or treatment or disposal facilities Processing of agricultural waste Cemeteries and crematoria Introduction of species of flora, fauna and genetic material Slaughterhouse or abattoir Felling of trees and clearing of land of IO hectares or over for agricultural development Clear cutting of forested areas of 3 hectares and over on slopes greater than 25 degrees Other. (Please specify) If your project falls within these categories, please apply for a pennit under section 9 of the Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act. Note: Other licences may be required if sewage or trade effluent an i;roposed to be discharged (Section 12). These licences an subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment being submitted to the Authority. Contact the Authority for further information. C. SITE DESCRIPTION (physical setting of overall project, both developed and undeveloped areas) I. General character ofland: generally uniform slope or generally uneven and rolling or irregular (check one) 2. Approximate percentage of proposed site with slopes D 0-10%; 0 10-25%; D 25% or greater. 3. What is the predominant soil type (s) on the project site?O upland plateaux soils; D alluvial soils; D highland soils 4. Are there bedrock outcroppings on project site? D Yes D No 5. Are there any karst or limestone i.e. sinkhole conditions on site? D Yes D No 6. Is the project located in D flood plain or D coastal zone or D water catchment area? D No If yes, specify 7. Site is D below Sea level: D at Sea level; D above the IO m contour line. 8. Are there any water wells on or adjacent to the site? D No C Yes. If yes, please describe [The inclusion of this page is authori=:I by L.N. S4l'lOOO J THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERAi/TS Al\/D LICENCES) REGULATIONS, 1996 9. Are there any rivers or streams or drainage systems within or adjacent to tl1e project site? 49 CJ· NoD Yes. If yes, name the waler body 10. Are there any lakes, ponds or wetland areas witlun or contig11ous to the pro;ect site9 D No D Yes. If yes, name the water body -·-· 11. Present site land use: D Urban D suburban C rural D industrial D commercial D agriculture □ forest D other (please specify): 12. Is the project site being used at present by the connnunity or neighbourhood as an open area or recreational area? D No □yes. !fyes, identify -,- D. PROJECT DESCRIPTION 1. Provide physical dimensions and scale of the proJect (fill in d1mens1ons as appropriate) (a} Total contiguous area owned by project sponsor hectares (h} Project area developed: hectares initially , hectares 11ltimately (c) ProJect area to remain undeveloped hectares 2. Operational aspects of the project (a) Will there be sewage or trnde effluent discharge during construction and or operation?□ No 0Yes, If yes, describe the type(s), amouut(s) and source(s). (If a discharge application has been prepared please attach). (h} Is it D sewage or D trade effluent? (tick please) (c) Please indicate what effect, if any, your project will or is likely to have on the following (tick appropriate categories) D Land resources OWater resources D Air quality (including noise) D Ecological resources CJ Visual resources□ Open space and recreation C Growth and character of community D Energy [] Transportation D Human health (d) Will there be air emissions (including fugitive dust) produced dur111g construction and operation? (e) (/) (g) (h) (I} 0) {k) C No 0Yes. If yes, describe type(s) and source(s) Will there be any other poisonous, noxious or polluting matter discharged during construction and operation? D No D Yes. If yes, describe type(s) and source(s) ---· Will blasting occur during construction? D No D Yes Will project routinely produce odours for more than one hour per day C NoO Yes Total water usage per day litres/day; source D surface D underground C other: If water supply is from wells indicate pumping capacity litres per min. Is surface or underground liquid waste involved? D NoO Yes If yes, indicate the type of waste (sewage, trade, including leachate, etc.) If surface disposal, name receiving water body (fresh water, gully or marine) into which effluent will be discharged. [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N 54/2000] 50 (/J THE NATVRAL RESOURCES CONSERl'AT!ON (PERMITS AND LJCF.l\'CESJ REGULATIONS. 1996 Will the project use herbicides or pesticides'' D No D Yes. If yes, specify type(s) (1111 How many hectares of Yegetation (lrees. shrubs. gmund cover) will be removed from the site?~ ha (II) (o/ ip) Will the project invol,e the co11stmctio11 of access roads" C No D Yes Will surface area of existing water bodies e.g. streams, rivers. bays, etc., he increased or decreased by the project? 0 No DYes. lfyes, how much'! (ii1·ede/(/i/.1· Will project require relocation of □people □houses □ facilities? C No D Yes. (fyes, give details: Does the ~ect invol"e the disposal of solid waste? O No 0Ye.s. if yes, will existing municipal solid waste facility be used? U No D Yes. If yes. specify location: 3. Where the project is a waste treatment and disposal facility please complete the following: 3.1 Nature of waste disposal facility (please tick) 0 fa) Landfill; 0 fh) Transfer station-inco'l)Orating also. □ (i) static compaction; C (ii) pulverization: 0 (iii) bali1!g; □ fc1 Treatment plant iuvulving □ (i) pulverization; 1:1 (ii) composting; □ (iii) inci11eration; 1:1 (1v) chemical treatment; 1:1 (v) other treatment (please ,-j,ecify); 3.2 Estimated maximum quantities of general waste of the following deseription delivered or to be delivered daily at the facility: fa) domestic and commercial wastes (iJ untreated; (ii) pulverized or compost; (iii) baled; (iv) incinerator residu~s; (b) medical, surgical and veterinary wastes; (lJ hazardous wastes; (ti) non-hazardous inclustrial wastes (i) potentially combustible substances; (ii) inert and non-llammable substances; (e) was1es from the construction industry; (fi old cars, vehicles and trailers; (K) sewage, sludge, etc.; Liquid (tonnes) (l11e inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000] Sludge (tonnes) Solid (tonnes) THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND LlCENCES) REGULATIONS, 1996 (h) mine and quan-y waste; (i) farm waste. 51 3.3 Current or anticipared maximum rate of use of the facility. (Specify as tonnes per day for landfill sites and litres per hour for treatment plant). 3.4 State capacity of treatment plan!: Current capacity Toral design capacity million lirres per day (ML/d) MUd Proposed operarional capacity ML/d 4. Project approvals: (u) ls there any other GOJ licence or approval required? D No □Yes. If yes, list approvals with responsible dcpm1mem or body (h) List any previous licences or pennits gr.anted in respect of this project: Dare Projecr Title Reference No. Issued: Denied: Other: (c) Are there any town or local approvals'' 0 No O Yes. If yes, list approvals and responsible departments or body. .,--------------------~------ -----· E. OTHER INFORMATIONAL DETAILS Attach any other relevant infonnation. PREPARER'S NAME: PREPARER'S SIGNATURE: TITLE: REPRESENTING: DATE: [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000] 52 l'ORM3 THE NATURAL. RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND LICENCES) REGULATIONS, 1996 THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT The Natural Resources Conservation (Permits and Licences) Regulations, 1996 Permit to Undertake Enterprise, Construction or Development in a Prescribed Area (pursuant to section 9 (2)) (Regulation 4) Permit No. Application Date: Miss/Mr. (s). (Nsme of operstor) of (Address of operetor) is hereby authorized to undertake (specify prescribed category of enterprise, etc.) at ~ (location of enterprise, etc.) in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the Schedule. Dated this SCHEDULE (specify conditions) day of , 199 SEAL (signature of authorized officer of Authority) Natural Resources Conservation Authority [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000] FORM4 TO: THE NATUP,Al RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND LICENCES) REGULATIONS. /996 THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT The Natural Resources Conservation (Permits and Licences) Re9ulations, 1996 Notice of Suspension of Permit (pursuant to section 11 (1)) Permit No.: (name of operator) (address) or (registered office) 53 (Regulation 5) WHEREAS the Natural Resources Conservation Autho(ity (the Authority) pursuant to the Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act authorized MisSIMr. (s). (name of operator) of ,, /address of operator) to undertake. /lll)ltCily presaib~ c11tegryy of enterprise, etc.) at (location of enterprise, etc.) ANO WHEREAS the Authority is satisfied that there has been a breach of the condition(s) subject to which the permit Is granted, as specified In the Schedule: ANO WHEREAS on the day of , 19 the Authority 9ave notice of the bre11ch of the conditii)ns and required therein that such action be taken or work e11rried out as should remedy the said breach: AND WHEREAS the Authority is satisfied that the breach has not been satisfactorily remedied: ' The AUTHORITY hereb)' suspends Permit No. until such time as said breach has been rem edied to the satisfaction of the Authority. SCHEDULE (specify breach) You may apply, in writing, to the Authority to be heard on the """'9r within 14 days of the d11te of this Notice. Dated this day of , 199 The effective date of the Notice is the day of , 19 (1igneture of authorized officer of Authority) Natural Resource• Conaervatlon Authority [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 5412000] 54 FORMS TO: THE .\"ATLRAL RESOURCES COSSERVATIOS (PERMITS AYD LICEXCES! REGULAT/0:\'S. 1996 THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT The Natural Resources Conservation (Permits and Licences) Regulations. 1996 Permit Revocation Nolice (pursuant to section 11 (1)) Permit No.: (n.ime of operator) (address) or (registered office) (Regulation 6) WHEREAS the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (the Authority) pursuant to the Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act issued permit No. to Miss/Mr. (s). (name of operator) of (address of operator) to undertake (specify prescnbed category of enterprise. etc.) at. (locat,on of enterprise, etc.) AND WHEREAS the Authority is satisfied that there has been a breach of the condition(s) subject to which the permit was granted, as specified in the Schedule: AND WHEREAS on the said conditions: day of 19 the Authority gave notice of the breach of the AND WHEREAS the A1.1thority is satisfied the breach has not been satisfactorily remedied: The Authority HEREBY GIVES NOTICE THAT Permit No. Will BE REVOKED with effect from the day of . 19 You may apply, in writing, to the Authority to be heard on the matter within 14 days of the date of this Notice. Dated this day of The effective date of this Notice is the , 19 day of SCHEDULE (specify breach) 19 (signature of authorized officer of Authqrity) Natural Resources ConservatiQn Authority (The inclusion of this page is a11thorized by L.N. 54/2000] FORMS THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND LJCENCES) REGULATIONS, 1996 THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT The Natural Resources Conservation (Permits and Licences) Regulations, 1996 Application for Licence to Discharge Sewage Effluent or Trade Effluent or to Construct, Reconstruct or Alter Works for /he Discharge Thereof (pursuant to sections 4 and 12) Application No.: Application Date: Note: Please Read The Following Before Completing This Form 55 (Regulation 8) 1. This Form shall be completed in triplicate and in block letters and submitted with any supplemental or specified information to: The Natural Resources Conservation Authority 53½ Molynes Road Kingston 10 2. The completed form shall be accompanied by any required site location diagram; any engineers drawings, survey plans, facility layout and description of process including flow diagram and any other permit or licence granted by a government department or organization in respect of the facility. 3, Jf this application is for modification of an existing facility, please provide a copy of any existing permit, licence c,r other approval granted in respect thereof. 4. The attached forms and information requirements shall be answered in full in order to avoid delay in processing the application. Where attached sheets and other technical documents are utilized in lieu of the space provided, Indicate appropriate cross references. Paragraphs that are not applicable to your application should be marked as 'NIA'. 5. A non•refundable application fee of $1,000 shall be enclosed (certified cheques made payable to the Authority are accepted). Licence fees of $5,000 will become payable al the time of issue of the licence. · 6. If you are in doubt about any provision of this application form please consult with an authorized officer of the Authority before completing it. · 7. You may make a single application in respect of two or more sources and types of discharge construction, recon struction or alteration of works, however, separate licences may be issued in respect of each. Part A. General 1. Nameof appllcant: 2. Address of applicant: 3, Tel. No.: Fax No.: 4. Please Specify name of owner, name and reglstrauon No. of company, If different from appllcant: [The inclusion of chis page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000] 56 THE .VATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS A,VD LICENCES; REGULAT/OXS. /996 5. Address of owner or registered office of company: 6. Name and location where enterprise, etc., for which approval is sought will be undertaken: 7. Name of chief executive officer: 8. Name of environmental manager: 9. Name of local authority in whose area enterprise, etc., will be undertaken: 10. List of attached documents comprising part of application: Type of application: Sewage Trade effluent New New Renewal Renewal Modification of existing facility Construction/reconstruction/alteration of work ....,; Part B. Detailed description of Effluent Generating Source 1. Description of plant facilities, outfall location(s), and production figures (projected or otherwise). Please attach engineering drawings, facility layout(s) and description ol process, including flow diagrams. 2. Indicate any other permits, approvals or licences granted in respect of date by a Government department or organization including date of issue and expiry of each. [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000] THE NATURAL RESOl'RCES COSSERVATJON (PERMITS AND LJCEXCESJ REGULATIO.\'S. 1996 Part C. ProceH Information 57 1. List all toxic substances used or manufactured or to be used or manufactured on the location of the enterprise, etc.: 2. All chemicals in use or to be used at the enterprise, etc.: 3. Intermediate and final products derived from enterprise, etc. (including details and conditions of storage): 4. Volume of water consumption (in litres per day): 5. Source of water (Indicate whether from National Water Commission or Water Resourr;es Authority): 6. Source of energy, and, if other than natural sunlight, quantitative estimate of consumption: Part D. Waate/Trade Effluent lnfonna11on-Treatment and Dlapoul 1. Nature and composition of lhe trade effluent (specify if I/quid. sludge or solid and include any current monitoring or sampling result): [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000) 58 THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND LICENCES) REGULATIONS, /996 2. What apparatus will be used to measure and record the nature. composition and volume of waste? 3. Maximum volume of trade effluent proposed to be discharged on any one day: 4. Rate at which it is proposed to discharge the trade effluent: 5. Nature of waste water treatment facility (if any): 6. Treatment level to be provided: 7. Outfall information: outfall configuration and construction material: Length from shore metres Diameter of outfall centimetres B. Please provide the following general information: Elevation of discharge invert metres below mean sea level (msl) Depth of receiving water body at point of discharge metres below msl (a) Land use requirements, Including all wells and surface waters within one kllometre of the site. (b) Soil Information, Including physical characteristic Of the soil at the operation. (c) Hydrogeologic survey providing data necessary to evaluate the effects of operalfon on groundWater and groundWater monitoring system proposed. 9. Additional Ir !ormatlon to be provided with applications for sewage treatment. facilities: (a) Populatlon-<:urrent and delllgn year projection for the population to be served. (b) Description and map of area to be served and land use for the current and design years. (c) An asse11mant of the potential environmental Impact of the project, Including odoUr, noise, public ac:ces albHlty, proximity to existing and proposed 1'81ldantlal &1'881, lloodlng and HIOIOI drift. (d) Operation and control alrlltaglas, Including preventive maintenance, altamatlve dl1po11I rnethod1, and •Y• tam reliability faaturaa. [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000) 60 71/E NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND LICENCES) REGULATIONS. /996 Part F. Statement by Applicant l hereby declared that the information contained in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. I further agree to maintain and operate the undertaking in accordance with the Act and any regulations thereunder, the standards and guidelines established by the Natural Resources Conservation Authority and any conditions set out in the licence. l understand that the licence, if granted, is not transferable. l shall promptly notify the Authority upon the sale or legal transfer of the undertaking and will furnish the names and addresses of the purchaser(s) thereof to the Authority. Signature of applicant or authorized representative Name and Title (Please print or type) Date [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000) FORM7 THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND LICENCES) REGULATIONS, /996 THE NAiURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT The Natural Resources Conservation (Permits and Licences) Regulations, 1996 Licence to Discharge Sewage or Trade Effluent or to Construct, Reconstruct or Alter Works for the Discharge Thereof (pursuant to sections 4, 12 (1)) Licence No.: 61 (Regulation 1 O) The Natural Resources Conservation Authority, in accordance with the Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act, pursuant to an application dated the day of , 19 , HEREBY GRANTS a licence to: Miss/Mr. (s) (name of licensee) of (address of licensee) Location of site to which the Licence applies: Type/volume/quantity of waste/waste stream for which discharge is authorized: -' This Licence is granted subject to the conditions specified in the Schedule. SCHEDULE (specify conditions) Any contravention of the above conditions may result in suspension or revocation of this Licence. Dated this day of , 19 SEAL (signature of authorized officer of Authority) Natural Resources Conservation Authority [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000] 62 THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND LICENCES) REGULATIONS, 1996 FORMS (Regulation 17) TO: THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT The Natural Resources Conservation (Permits and Licences) Regulations, 1996 Notice of Suspension of Licence (pursuant to section 12 (4)) (name of applicant) {address or registered office) Licence No.: TAKE NOTICE that whereas the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (the Authority) issued Licence No to ~ (Name of licensee) (Address of licensee) to undertake (specify prescribed category of enterprise, etc.) at ~ {location of enterprise, etc.) AND WHEREAS the Authority is satisfied that there has been a breach of the terms and conditions subject to which the Licence is granted: AND WHEREAS on the day of , 19 the Authority gave notice of the breach of the said terms or conditions subject to which the Licence is granted: AND WHEREAS the Authority is satisfied the breach has not been satisfactorily remedied: The Authority hereby SUSPENDS Licence No. until such time as the said breach has been remedied to the satisfaction of the Authority. ALL ACTIVITIES BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE TERMS OF THE LICENCE MUST CEASE UPON THE EF FECTIVE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. Appeal against this suspension may be made to the Authority within days of the effective date hereof. Notwithstanding any appeal against this suspension, it will remain in effect pending the final determination of the appeal. Dated this day of , 19 The effective date of this Notice is the day of , 19 SEAL (signature of authorized officer of Authority) Natural Resources Conservation Authority (The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000] THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND l/CENCES) REGULATIONS, 1996 63 FORM9 (Regulatlon 18) TO: THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT The Natural Resources Conservation (Permits and Licences) Regulations, 1996 LICENCE REVOCATION NOTICE (pursuant to section 12) Licence No.: (name of applicant) (address or registered office) TAKE NOTICE that whereas the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (the Authority) issued Licence No. to Miss/Mr (s) (Name of licensee) of (Address of licensee) toundertake·----------, (specify prescribed category of enterprise, etc.) at AND WHEREAS the Authority is satisfied that there has been a breach of the terms and conditions subject to which the Licence is granted: AND WHEREAS on the day of , 19 the Authority gave notice of the breach of the said terms or conditions subject to which the Licence is granted: AND WHEREAS the Authority is satisfied the breach has not been satisfactorily remedied: The Authority hereby REVOKES Licence No. with effect from the day of , 19 --· ALL ACTIVITIES BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE LICENCE MUST CEASE UPON THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. An appeal against this revocation may be made to the Authority 'within days of the effective date hereof. Notwithstanding any appeal against this revocation, it will remain in effect pending the final determination of the appeal. Dated this day of , 19 The effective date of this Notice is the day of ,19 SEAL (signature of authorized officer of Authority) Natural Reaoun:es Conservation Authority (The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000] 64 THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND L!CENCES) REGULATIONS, 1996 FORM 10 (Regulation 20) TO: THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT The Natural Resources Conservation (Permits and Licences) Regulations, 1996 CESSATION O~OER (pursuant to section 13 (1)) (name or applicanf) (address or registered office) WHEREAS you are undertaking an activity in respect of which a permit/licence/environmental impact assessment, as the case may be, is required in accordance with the Natural Resources Conservation Authority Act, namely: (description of activity) AND WHEREAS you have failed to obtain the required permit, licence or environmental Impact assessment: The Natural Resources Conservation Authority hereby ORDERS that upon the effective date of this Notice you imme diately cease the activity specified herein. Failure to cease the activity forthwith constitutes a breach of the Natural Re sources Conservation Authority Act, and you may be liable to prosecution without further notice to you. Dated this day of , 19 The effective date of this Notice is the day of , 19 SEAL (signature of authorized officer of Authority) Natural RellOUl'Ces Conservatton Authority [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000] THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION (PERMITS AND LICENCES) REGULATIONS, 1996 65 FORM 11 (Regulatlon 21) TO: THE NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION AUTHORITY ACT The Natural Resources Conservation (Permits and Licences) Regulations, 1996 ENFORCEMENT NOTICE (pursuant to section 18) (name of person carrying out or appearing to carry out activity) (address or registered office) WHEREAS it appears to the Natural Resources Conservation Authority (the Authority) that the activities of an under taking carried ouVappearing to be carried out by you, as set out in Part A of the Schedule are such as to pose a serious threat to the natural resources or to public health as described in Part B thereof: The Authority hereby requires that on or before the effective date of this Notice you (a) take the steps set out in Part C hereof to ameliorate the effect of the activity and, where appropriate, to restore 'the natural resources to their condition before the activity took place: (b) cease the offending activity immediately. An Appeal against this Notice may be made to the Authority in accordance with section 34 of the Act. within days of the effective date of this Notice. NB. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY APPEAL AGAINST THIS NOTICE IT SHALL REMAIN IN EFFECT PENDING THE FINAL DETERMINATION OF THE APPEAL. If you fail to comply with this Notice, you may be prosecuted, and the Minister may take such steps as he considers appropriate to ensure the cessation of the activity to which this Notice relates. Dated this day of SCHEDULE Part A (specify offending activity and area) PartB (specify nature of threat(s)) PartC (specify steps needed to ameliorate effects of activity or restore area) 19 The effective date of this Notice is the day of 19 [The inclusion of this page is authorized by L.N. 54/2000]