The Water Use Licence Applications, Amendment, and Appeal Regulation, no. 3434 of 2022

This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 79 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION NO. 3434 19 May 2023 STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 79 DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND SANITATION NO. 3434 19 May 2023 No. R. 2022 NATIONAL WATER ACT, 1998 AS AMENDED (THE “ACT”) THE REVISION OF REGULATIONS REGARDING THE PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS FOR WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATIONS AND AMENDMENTS |, Senzo Mchunu, Minister of Water and Sanitation, in terms of section 69(1) of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998), hereby publish for public comments the regulations regarding the procedural requirements for water use licence applications and amendments as set out in the Schedule hereto. Members of the public are invited to submit written comments on the proposed notice to the Minister of Water and Sanitation within sixty (60) days of publication of this notice in the following manner. {a) Post: Private Bag X313 Pretoria 0001 (b) Fax: (012) 323 0321 (c) E-mail: skosanam@dws.gov.za Comments must be marked for the attention of the Chief Director: Water Use Licensing Management: Adv. S Skosana. The Minister of Water and Sanitation has, under section 26(1)(k) of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998), as amended, made the Regulations in the Schedule. MINISTER: WATER AND SANITATION DATE: /O0 / o> | Xa 2 Page 1 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 80 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 202380 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 o O N ® 10. 11. SCHEDULE ARRANGEMENTS OF THESE REGULATIONS CHAPTER 1: DEFINITIONS AND PURPOSE Definitions Purpose of these regulations CHAPTER 2: TIME FRAMES Time frames CHAPTER 3: APPLICATION OF WATER USE LICENCE Application for a water use licence Alignment of authorisation processes of the Department with authorisation processes of other State Departments Intra-catchment water use licence applications Pre-application enquiry meeting Submission of a water use licence application Multiple water use licence application CHAPTER 4: PROCESSING OF A WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION Checking of completeness of an application prior to acceptance Assessment of a water use licence application and consideration of a decision CHAPTER 5: CONSIDERATION OF A DECISION FOR WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATIONS TO PROMOTE EQUITY AND REDRESSING PAST RACIAL AND GENDER DISCRIMINATION CHAPTER 6: APPLICATION FOR AN EARLIER RENEWAL OR AMENDMENT OF A WATER USE LICENCE Page 2 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 81STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 81 12. Application for an earlier renewal or amendment of a water use licence 13. Pre-application enquiry meeting 14, Submission of an application CHAPTER 7: PROCESSING OF AN APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF WATER USE LICENCE 15. | Checking applications for completeness prior to acceptance 16. Assessment of an application and consideration of a decision CHAPTER 8: APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE, WAIVING OF APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE, APPEAL ADMINISTRATION FEE AND SECURITY BY APPLICANT 17. Application processing fee 18. | Waiving of application processing fee 19. Appeal administration fee 20. Security by applicant CHAPTER 9: TRANSFER OF WATER USE AUTHORISATIONS 18. Transfer of water use authorisations CHAPTER 10: PUBLIC PARTICIPATION 19. Purpose of public participation 20. Applicability of public participation 21. Procedure for public participation 22. Applications under land claims 23. Register for interested and affected parties 24. Public Participation Report Page 3 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 82 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 202382 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 CHAPTER 11: GENERAL MATTERS 25. Offences CHAPTER 12: REPEAL, SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT, GUIDELINES AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS 26. Repeal 27. Short title and commencement 28. Guidelines to support regulations 29. ‘Transitional arrangements Page 4 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 83STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 83 ANNEXURES ANNEXURE A: Timeframes and steps for processing water use licence applications ANNEXURE B: Timeframes and steps for processing water use licence amendments ANNEXURE C: Summary of public participation process required for different water use applications ANNEXURE D: Forms and reports to be completed in respect of particular water use licence application ANNEXURE E: Application Checklist ANNEXURE F: Table of contents of technical reports for information requirements to be submitted WATER USE TECHNICAL REPORTS: Wastewater treatment for water treatment plants Agricultural technical report or business plan Stream flow reduction activity Integrated water and wastewater management plan Geohydrology Wetland delineation Mine closure/ rehabilitation plan Public participation process Civil engineering design 0. Minimum information requirements for water use licence applications for unconventional gas activities a O M W N O a h w n n a ANNEXURE G: Water use licence application processing fee ANNEXURE H I: Security and guarantee ANNEXURE H II: List of water uses for which security is required ANNEXURE !: Water Use audit report ANNEXURE J: Amendment request template Page 5 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 84 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 202384 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) () (9) (h) CHAPTER 1: DEFINITIONS AND PURPOSE Definitions In these Regulations, any other word or expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act shall have that meaning assigned to it in the Act, unless the context requires otherwise — “applicant” means a person or a representative of that person who makes an application for a water use licence or an application for an amendment of a water use licence in terms of the Act. “application for an amendment of a water use licence” includes amendment request template in Annexure L, relevant registration form in Annexure D. “Black people” has the meaning assigned to it in the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act 53 of 2003) (as amended). "cumulative impact” in relation to a water use, means the impact of a water use that in itself may not be significant, but may become significant when added to an existing and potential impacts eventuating from similar or diverse water use activities or undertakings in the area; “days” means working days, subject to regulation 3 of these Regulations. “Environmental Management Plan” means a plan contemplated in section 1 of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act 107 of 1998); “intra-catchment water use licence applications” means applications for projects that crosses boundaries of one or more catchments “multiple water use licence application” means a water use licence application with more than one water uses that are interlinked, provided the application belongs to one person and the water uses are exercised by that person; Page 6 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 85STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 85 (i) (i) (k) (I) (m) (n) (0) (p) (s) “prospecting” has the meaning assigned to it in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002; “receipt' means a document, marked with a date, issued by the Responsible authority as proof of receipt of an application and of any related document. “responsible authority” means the responsible authority contemplated in section 1 of the Act; “sector’ means water use sector or an economic sector including mining, industry, agriculture, forestry, infrastructure and local government and private developments; “state department” means any department or administration in the national or provincial sphere of government. “temporary transfer” means a transfer of a water use entitlement in terms of Section 25(1) of the Act limited for an initial period of 1 year with an option of applying for a further period of 1 year (maximum of 2 years); “the Act” means the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998), as amended; “time frames” means the period within which a particular response, decision or other step in the process must be concluded in terms of these Regulations; “water use” means water use as contemplated in section 21 of the Act; and "water use licence application” includes general information required in Annexure D, Checklists E and relevant specialist reports in Annexure F. Additional definitions that are applicable to unconventional gas activities are found in Annexure F (9) Page 7 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 86 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 202386 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 PURPOSE OF THESE REGULATIONS 2. The purpose of these Regulations is to prescribe the procedure and requirements for water use licence applications as contemplated in Sections 41 of the Act, and for an amendment or renewal of water use licence as contemplated in Sections 50 and 52. CHAPTER 2: TIME FRAMES Time frames 3. (1) When a period of days must, in terms of these Regulations, be reckoned from or after a particular day, that period must be reckoned as from the start of the day following that particular day to the end of the last day of the period. (2) For any action contemplated in terms of these Regulations for which a time frame is prescribed, the period of 15 December to 5 January must be excluded in the reckoning of days. (3) Where a prescribed time frame is affected by the electronic system downtime, the timeframe must be extended by the number of days of the system downtime. CHAPTER 3: APPLICATION FOR WATER USE LICENCE Application for water use licence 4. (1) An applicant must make such an application to a responsible authority, as prescribed in these Regulations in accordance with provisions of sections 40 and 41 of the Act. (2) In the case where an application is made by a representative, such an application must be accompanied by a letter authorising a representative to act on behalf of that person. (3) A responsible authority must keep a register and copies of all — Page 8 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 87STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 87 (a) Applications for water use licence made in terms of these Regulations; (b) Rejected applications; and (c) Decisions made in respect of such applications. (4) The responsible authority shall use electronic Water Use Licence Application and Authorisation System to keep the records referred to in sub-regulation (3){a), (b) and (c). (5) An applicant must have lawful access to a property(ies) in respect to the application. (6) The water use licence shall lapse if the holder fails to exercise the authorised activities in terms of the licence within three years after the issuance of the licence. (7) The water use licence during production shall lapse if the holder fails to commence production of a regulated substance in terms of the licence within three years after the issuance of the licence. Alignment of authorisations of the Department with authorisations of other state Departments (1) Water use licence applications that require authorisation(s) (a) in terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002) (MPRDA); and (b) in terms of National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) (NEMA) or any specific environmental management act must be submitted and processed in an integrated manner. (2) Water use licence applications in terms of sub-regulation (1) must be accompanied by proof of application for the relevant authorisation from the relevant authorities. (3) The responsible authority may determine reports that may be integrated to satisfy the requirements of these Regulations and that of the legislations referred to in sub regulation (1). Page 9 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 88 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 202388 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 Intra-catchment applications 6. (1) Intra-catchment applications must be submitted to a provincial operations office or Catchment Management Agency (CMA) in which the majority of the water use activities are situated. (2) The Provincial operations or CMA office where the application is submitted is responsible for assessment of the application and making a recommendation, in consultation with the provincial operations(s) or CMA where the other water uses are situated. (3) The assessing provincial operations / CMA shall draft separate water use licences for each of the affected water management area. Pre-application engagement te (1) Any person who intends to apply for a water use authorisation must initiate a pre application engagement with the Department by means of the e-WULAAS. (2) During the pre-application engagement contemplated in sub regulation (1) the responsible authority must advise the applicant on the need for an authorisation, type of authorisation and procedural requirements and required information for such. (3) During the pre-application enquiry the Department shall determine the need for a site inspection. (4) Should the site visit be deemed necessary, such site visit shall take place on the date which shall be within forty (40) days of the pre-application meeting. (5) The applicant and the Department must agree on the date and time of the site inspection meeting. The date agreed upon may be postponed by mutual agreement between the applicant and the Department provided the postponement will not result in the 40 days provided for in sub-regulation 5 being exceeded. Page 10 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 89STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 89 (6) The site inspection may be attended by relevant Departmental specialist and other relevant stake holders as deemed necessary by the Responsible authority. (7) The applicant must ensure safety of the Departmental official(s) during site inspection, failure which the Department may stop the meeting and vacate the premises thereof. (8) Following the site inspection, the responsible authority shall inform the applicant, in writing, of the information required to compile a water use licence application within 10 days of the site inspection. (9) If a site inspection meeting was deemed not necessary, the Department must write a letter outlining the information requirements within 30 days receipt of the application. (10) The applicant can submit the application at any time after receipt of the letter of information requirements contemplated in sub-regulations 9 and 10, within a period of two (2) years. (11) Applicants who fail to submit the application within two (2) years of the letter of information requirements must restart the process of pre-application engagement. Submission of a water use licence application 8. (1) A water use licence application must be made in accordance with the provisions of sections 40 and 41 of the Act. (2) All applicants must use the electronic system in sub-regulation 4(4) for the submission of applications, accompanied by an applicable application processing fee contemplated in Annexure G. Multiple water use licence application and dispensing with a requirement for a water use licence Page 11 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 90 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 202390 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 10. (1) {f an applicant intends applying for-a multiple water use licence within the same catchment area for the same operation, the responsible authority may consolidate the water use applications into one. (2) The Department may dispense with the requirement in terms of Section 22(3) of the National water act. (3) Applicant who want their activities to be dispensed with the requirements must make a written request to the responsible authority. Such a request must be accompanied by an authorisation (from an applicable Department) against which the dispensation is requested. CHAPTER 4: PROCESSING OF AWATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION Checking completeness of an application prior to acceptance (1) Upon receipt of a water use licence application, the responsible authority must check whether all the required information and documents have been submitted as contemplated in sub-regulation 1(q). (2) The responsible authority must, in writing, and within 3 days of receipt of a water use licence application (a) accept the application; or (b) reject the application. (3) A rejection letter of an application contemplated in sub-regulation (2)(b) must indicate the information not provided, leading to rejection. (4) A rejected application is deemed finalised. If the applicant still intends to pursue the activity, a new application must be submitted. Assessment of a water use licence application and consideration of making of a decision Page 12 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 91 11. 12. STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 91 (1) The responsible authority shall, on acceptance of a water use licence application, commence with the assessment of an application. (2) The responsible authority may request written comments from relevant competent authorities or state departments before making a decision on water use licence ap plications. (3) The responsible authority may invite the applicant to present his or her specialist reports. (4) The assessment of a water use licence application and consideration of a decision shall be finalised within the timeframes stipulated in Annexure A. (5) Any supporting documentation, to a water use licence application which contains disclaimers which removes liability and or responsibility from the applicant will not be considered. CHAPTER 5: CONSIDERATION OF A DECISION FOR WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATIONS TO PROMOTE EQUITY AND REDRESSING PAST RACIAL AND GENDER DISCRIMINATION This section prescribes requirements and procedures for achieving equity and redressing past racial and gender imbalances as contemplated in section 27(1)(b) and section 45(2)(c) of the Act. (1) The Responsible Authority shall give preference to applications from black people, followed by women. (2) All applications for consumptive water use (Section 21 a, b and d) submitted to the Department are expected to satisfactorily address Section 27 (1) (b) of the Act. Specifically, the enterprise in respect of the application must allocate shares to black people in the proportions stipulated in Table 1. Table 1: Requirements for compliance to contribute to transformation for applicants Page 13 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 92 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 202392 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 13 Section 21 a and b Section 21 (d) % Shares allocated to blacks Up to 250 000 m> Up to 100 ha Exempted 250 000 to 500 000 m° 100 to 500 ha 25 % 500 000 to 1000 000 m? | 500 to 1 000 ha 50 % More than 1 000 000 m* | More than 1 000 ha 75% (5) Applications from mining and related industries (regulated by means of MPRDA), State- and state-owned entities, 100 % black owned are exempted to comply with sub regulation (4). (6) The responsible authority may, subject to availability of resources, support black people with water use licence applications in line with section 61 of the Act before a final decision is reached on their applications. Compulsory Licensing (1) A responsible authority shall issue a notice in a form of a gazette requiring persons to apply for a water use licence within 60 days in terms of section 43 of the Act, for one or more types of water uses contemplated in section 21 of the Act. (2) An applicant applying for a water use licence in terms of section 43 of the Act, will be charged a fee as contemplated in regulation 17. CHAPTER 6: APPLICATION FOR EARLIER RENEWAL OR AMENDMENT OF A WATER USE LICENCE Application for earlier renewat or amendment of a water use licence 14(1)} Applications for amendments or earlier renewa! for a water use licence shall follow the same procedure outlined in regulation 7 and 8. (2) Applications for earlier renewal must be initiated at least 250 days before the water use licence reaches its end date. (3) The timeframes for processing applications for amendment and earlier renewal of water use licence applications is shown Annexure B. Page 14 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 93STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 93 CHAPTER 7: PROCESSING OF AN APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT OF A WATER USE LICENCE Checking of completeness of an application prior to acceptance 15 (1) Upon receipt of an application for amendment of a water use licence contemplated in sub regulation 12, the responsible authority must evaluate whether the application is properly completed and accompanied by relevant documents contemplated in sub regulation 12. (2) The responsible authority must, in writing, and within 5 days of receipt of an application contemplated in sub regulations 14(3) (a) accept the application; or (b) reject the application. (3) Rejection letter of an application contemplated in sub-regulation (2) (b) must provide adequate reasons for the rejection. (4) If the application is rejected as contemplated in sub-regulation (2) (b), the responsible authority shall have no obligation to consider that application any further. Assessment of an application for amendment of a water use licence and consideration of a decision 16(1) The responsible authority shall, on acceptance of the application, commence with the assessment of the application. (2) The assessment of the application and its consideration for a decision shall be finalised within the timeframes stipulated in Annexure B. Page 15 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 94 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 202394 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 17. 18. CHAPTER 8: APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE, APPEAL ADMINISTRATION FEE, WAIVING OF APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE AND SECURITY BY THE APPLICANT Application processing fee (1) An applicant applying for a Water Use Licence, or an amendment of a water use licence or a condonation for late application for a compulsory licensing process, with the exception of applications for amendments in terms of section 158 of the Act, must pay a non-refundable application processing fee contemplated in Annexure G. (2) The payment receipt must be part of the application processing fee to be submitted to the Department. The payment can be made in cash in our Regional / Or CMA offices or by making by making an Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payment via the online banking platform on details provided in Annexure G. (3) The processing fee in sub-regulation 15(1) will be increased by CPI on 01 April of each year. Waiving of the application processing fee (1) In terms of Section 40(3) of the Act, the responsible authority may waive the application processing fee on deserving cases. (2) The application to waive the application processing fee should be submitted to the Department prior to making an application. Waiving of the application processing fee shall only be allowed in exceptional cases. (3) The decision on the request to waive the application processing fee must be submitted with the application for a water use licence or an application for an amendment. Security by Applicant Page 16 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 95 19. 20. STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 95 (1) Security by the applicant requirements in respect of mining related applications shall follow the National Environmental Management Act (107 of 1998) regulation 667 on financial provision as provided for in the Memorandum of Understanding between the responsible authority and the Department of Environmental, Forestry and Fisheries. (2) Other applicants who are required, as stipulated in Annexure, H I to provide security in respect of a particular water use licence application must complete and submit a form to the responsible authority as contemplated in Annexure H Il. (3) The security by the applicant must specify items to be covered under the security and the respective amounts of money applicable to each item. (4) The security shall be valid for a period of at least 5 years after water use licence activities have lapsed. CHAPTER 9: TRANSFER OF WATER USE AUTHORISATIONS Transfer of water use authorisations (1) A person (s) holding an entitlement to use water and wishes to surrender the entitlement or part of it, to facilitate a water use licence application must submit to the Department the following: i. Proof of water use entitlement to be transferred ii. Property details and proof of lawful access to the property, if not owning the property(ies) ii. | Certified copy of identity document of the person holding the entitlement iv. Proof of water use debt clearance v. Surrender request letter (2) The temporary transfer of an entitlement for irrigation in terms of Section 25(1) of the Act will be processed and approved by a Water Management Institution. Page 17 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 96 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 202396 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 21. 22. 23. (3) A temporary transfer contemplated in sub regulation (2) is only limited to an initial period of one (1) year, with an option of applying for further period of one (1) year (i.e. a maximum of two (2) years). (4) A water use licence application to be facilitated by the surrender of the water use entitlement in terms of Section 25(2) of the Act will be dealt in accordance to Chapter 3 of these Regulations. CHAPTER 10 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Purpose of public participation (1) The public participation process, which the water use licence application is subjected to, aims to give all interested and affected parties an opportunity to submit written objections on the concerned application. Applicability public participation (1) The categories of applications for which public participation (invitation for objections) must be conducted and the manner in which the public participation must be conducted is shown in Annexure C. (2) Public participation that requires authorisations in terms of NEMA, MPRDA and the Act must be conducted jointly. To this regard the advertisement pertaining to the Act must describe all the water uses to be applied for and indicate that written objections can be submitted to the applicant within a period of 60 days of the advertisement. Procedure for public participation process (1) Public participation process must be conducted as contemplated in section 41(4) of the Act, as part of the water use licence application process. (2) Where a public participation process has already been undertaken as contemplated in sub-regulation 20(2) and that public participation process contains and covers all Page 18 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 97STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 97 issues pertaining to water use activities, then that public participation process report must be submitted for the requirements of the water use licence application. (3) A notice of the application as contemplated in Annexure C must be provided to interested and affected parties by: a) b) vi. vii. Cc) fixing a written notice board at a visible and accessible place to the public at the boundary or on the fence of: the site where the water use activity to which the application relates is or is to be undertaken; or any alternative site mentioned in the application. giving written notice to: the owner or person in control of that land, if the applicant is not the owner or person in control of that land; the occupiers of the site where the water use is or is to be undertaken or an alternative site where the water use is to be undertaken; owners and occupiers of land adjacent to the site where the water use is or is to be undertaken or an alternative site where the water use is to be undertaken; the municipal councillor of the ward in which the water use is or is to be undertaken or an alternative site where the water use is to be undertaken and any organization of ratepayers that represent the community in the area; any organ of state having jurisdiction in respect of any aspect of the water use activity, any person who has submitted a valid land claim in respect of the area in which the water use activity will be conducted; or any other interested and affected party as required by the responsible authority. placing an advertisement in — i. newspapers, or Page 19 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 98 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 202398 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 ii. any official Gazette that is published specifically for the purpose of providing public notice of applications or other submissions made in terms of these regulations. d) using reasonable alternative methods, as agreed to by the responsible authority, in those instances where a person is desirous of but is unable to participate in the process due to i. illiteracy, or ii. disability. (1) A notice or advertisement referred to in sub-regulation (3) must — (a) give adequate details of the application which is subject to public participation; and (b) state the following — j. that the application has been submitted to the responsible authority in terms of these Regulations as the case may be; ii. the nature and locality of the water uses to which the application refers; iii, the water uses; iv. where further information on the application or water uses may be obtained; v. the manner in which and the person to whom representations in respect of the application can be made; vi. a specified date, not less than 60 days after the last publication of a notice, before which written comments or objection may be lodged; and vii. an address to which written objections may be lodged. (2) A notice board referred to in sub-regulation (3)(a) must, (a) be of a size at least 60 cm by 42 cm; and (b) display the required information in a font size of not less than 48. Applications in properties under land claims 24. (1) Applications in a property(ies) where there is a gazetted land claim must obtain written comments from the land claimants and Land Claims Commissioner. Such written comments must indicate whether they object or not to the granting of the licence. Page 20 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 99 25. 26. STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 99 Register of interested and affected parties An applicant must open and maintain a register which contains the names and contact details and addresses of all persons who objected to the granting of the licence concerned. Public Participation Report (1) The applicant must compile and submit a public participation report to the responsible authority when submitting a water use licence application. The Public Participation report should contain the following (a) written comments or objections of interested and affected parties; (b) records of meetings; and (c) register of interested and affected parties. (3) Where a person desires to make, but unable to make written objections) due to — (a) illiteracy; or (b) disability, reasonable alternative methods of recording comments must be provided for. Page 21 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 100 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023100 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 28. 29. CHAPTER 11 GENERAL MATTERS Offences 27.(1) A person is guilty of an offence, if that person (a) wilfully and knowingly provides an incorrect or misleading information in his or her application; or (b) wilfully and knowingly omits information that may have an influence on the outcome of a decision of a responsible authority. (c) knowingly engages in fraudulent, corrupt and any other irregular activities included but not limited to offering and acceptance of bribes aimed at influencing the decision on an application. (2) A person found guilty in terms of these Regulations is liable to the penalties as contemplated in section 69(2) of the Act. CHAPTER 12 REPEAL, SHORT TITLE AND COMMENCEMENT AND TRANSITIONAL ARRANGEMENTS Repeal The regulations published under Government Notice No. R.267 of 24 March 2017 are hereby repealed. Short title and commencement These Regulations are called the Water Use Licence Applications, Amendment, and Appeals Regulations, 2022, and take effect on the date of publication in the Gazette by the Minister. Page 22 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 101STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 101 Transitional arrangement 30. (1) All application submitted prior the promulgation of these Regulations will be dealt in accordance with Regulation 267 or any other manner directed by the Responsible Authority. Page 23 of 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 102 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za A N N E X U R E A Ti me fr am es an d st ep s fo r pr oc es si ng wa te r us e li ce nc e ap pl ic at io ns N u m b e r St ep N u m b e r of da ys 1 Pr e ap pl ic at io n me et in g, si te in sp ec ti on , co mp il at io n of te ch ni ca l re po rt , pu bl ic pa rt ic ip at io n 2 Su bm it ap pl ic at io n wi th li ce nc e pr oc es si ng fe e an d te ch ni ca l re po rt (c om pr is in g va ri ou s st ud ie s de pe nd in g on ty pe of us e) D W S ac ce pt or re je ct th e ap pl ic at io n Pr oc es s ap pl ic at io n an d de ci si on 80 Po st de ci si on ad mi ni st ra ti on an d c o m m u n i c a t i o n to ap pl ic an t To ta l 90 Pa ge l 102 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 103 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za A N N E X U R E B T i m e f r a m e s an d st ep s fo r pr oc es si ng wa te r us e li ce nc e a m e n d m e n t s NO St ep Mi no r a m e n d m e n t Co nd it io ns (f or ma l Ea rl y re ne wa l an d a m e n d m e n t s (S ec ti on 52 (S ec ti on 15 8 of N W A ) | a m e n d m e n t Se ct io n 50 & 51 of th e NW A) of th e NW A) Pr e ap pl ic at io n me et in g, si te in sp ec ti on , co mp il at io n of te ch ni ca l re po rt , pu bl ic pa rt ic ip at io n On ly li ce nc e pe ri od Pe ri od + ne w wa te r us es or a m e n d m e n t s 0 0 0 Ap pl ic an ts su bm it a m e n d m e n t re qu es t, Fo rm s, an d/ or su pp or ti ng d o c u m e n t s D e p a r t m e n t ac ce pt or re je ct ap pl ic at io n Pr el im in ar y A s s e s s m e n t 26 86 To ta l 30 50 60 Pa ge 2 90 STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 103 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 104 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za A N N E X U R E C S u m m a r y of pu bl ic pa rt ic ip at io n pr oc es s re qu ir ed fo r di ff er en t wa te r us e ap pl ic at io ns “I rr ig at io n: ta ki ng wa te r fr om a w a t e r re so ur ce to ir ri ga te mo re th an 10 Ha to 25 ha (~ 10 0 00 0 to 25 0 00 0 m* /a ) Le tt er s to su rr ou nd in g ne ig hb ou rs , Si te n ot ic e, Ir ri ga ti on : ta ki ng wa te r fr om a wa te r re so ur ce to ir ri ga te mo re 25 ha (2 50 00 0 m° /a ) Le tt er s to su rr ou nd in g ne ig hb ou rs , Lo ca l ne ws pa pe r, si te no ti ce , Si te Me et in gs Pr iv at e Ho us in g d e v e l o p m e n t s D e v e l o p m e n t Lo ca l n e w s p a p e r an d si te no ti ce or no ti ce at a pl ac e of in te re st Ca te go ry C mi ne s: Al lu vi al Di am on ds , sa nd , gr av el , si li co n Lo ca l ne ws pa pe r an d si te no ti ce or no ti ce at a pl ac e of in te re st Li ne ar Pr oj ec ts no t cr os si ng ca tc hm en ts : Ro ad s, ra il wa y li ne , po we r li ne s, se we r pi pe li ne , wa te r pi pe li ne an d ca bl es , ga s/ oi l pi pe li ne Lo ca l n e w s p a p e r an d no ti ce (s ) at a pl ac e( s) of in te re st Li ne ar Pr oj ec ts cr os si ng ca tc hm en ts : Ro ad s, ra il wa y li ne , po we r li ne s, se we r pi pe li ne , wa te r pi pe li ne an d ca bl es , ga s/ oi l pi pe li ne Pr ov in ci al , an d Lo ca l ne ws pa pe rs , no ti ce (s ) at a pl ac e( s) of in te re st Li ne ar Pr oj ec ts cr os si ng W M A s : Ro ad s, ra il wa y li ne , po we r li ne s, se we r pi pe li ne , wa te r pi pe li ne an d ca bl es , ga s/ oi l pi pe li ne Na ti on al , Pr ov in ci al , Lo ca l n e w s p a p e r s an d no ti ce (s ) at a pl ac e( s) of in te re st In du st ri es : no t pr od uc in g wa st e Lo ca l ne ws pa pe r, si te no ti ce or no ti ce at a pl ac e of in te re st In du st ri es : pr od uc in g wa st e Pr ov in ci al , Lo ca l n e w s p a p e r s an d si te no ti ce or no ti ce at a pl ac e of in te re st Pa ge 3 104 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 105 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za Lo ca l G o v e r n m e n t T Lo ca l n e w s p a p e r s an d si te no ti ce si te no ti ce or no ti ce at a pl ac e of in te re st 11 Mi ni ng : Ca te go ry A an d B mi ne s: Go ld , co al , pl at in um , ch ro me 12 Un co nv en ti on al ga s: U C G , C B M , S H A L E G A S Na ti on al , Pr ov in ci al an d Lo ca l ne ws pa pe rs , no ti ce at a pl ac e of in te re st Pa ge 4 STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 105 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 106 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za A N N E X U R E D Fo rm s an d re po rt s to be co mp le te d in re sp ec t of pa rt ic ul ar wa te r us e li ce nc e ap pl ic at io n No . | Fo rm Co mp le te th is fo rm if Su pp le me nt ar y fo rm s Su pp or ti ng te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l , N a m e yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d | (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) | re po rt fo r; 106 No. 48630 1 D W 7 5 5 Ap pl ic at io n fo r wa te r ¢ Ce rt if ie d Co py of Id en ti ty Do cu me nt (o f th e Re pr es en ta ti ve us e li ce nc e an d/ or an Ap pl ic an t) , e Ce rt if ie d Co py of Bu si ne ss Re gi st ra ti on Ce rt if ic at e (if ap pl ic an t is a C o m p a n y ) e Ce rt if ie d Co py of Ti tl e De ed s Do cu me nt an d/ or Pe rm is si on to Oc cu py . e Ce rt if ie d Co py of Le tt er of Au th or it y/ Po we r of At to rn ey to si gn on be ha lf of th e Pr os pe ct iv e Wa te r Us er . « Pr oo f of Pa ym en t of Wa te r Li ce ns in g Fe e, e Ce rt if ie d Co py of B B B E E ce rt if ic at e, Ma st er La yo ut Pl an (o pt io na l) 1 D W 7 5 6 / 7 6 9 | An In di vi du al Al lo ws “I nd iv id ua l” re la te d wa te r us er s to pr ov id e in fo rm at io n ab ou t th ei r co nt ac t de ta il s an d Wa te r M a n a g e m e n t Ar ea of wh er e th ei r wa te r us e GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 ta ke s pl ac e. "D W7 57 /7 70 | A Wa te r Se rv ic es Pr ov id er Al lo ws “W at er Se rv ic es Pr ov id er ’ re la te d wa te r us er s to pr ov id e in fo rm at io n ab ou t th ei r jn Pa ge S This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 107 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No . F o r m N a m e C o m p l e t e th is fo rm if yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d fo r; S u p p l e m e n t a r y fo rm s (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) re po rt co nt ac t de ta il s & Wa te r M a n a g e m e n t Ar ea of wh er e th ei r wa te r us e ta ke s pl ac e. Su pp or ti ng te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l DW 75 8/ 77 1 A C o m p a n y , Bu si ne ss or Pa rt ne rs hi p N at io na l or Pr ov in ci al G o v e r n m e n t Al lo ws “C om pa ny , Bu si ne ss or Pa rt ne rs hi p Na ti on al or Pr ov in ci al G o v e r n m e n t ’ re la te d wa te r us er s to pr ov id e in fo rm at io n ab ou t th ei r co nt ac t de ta il s & Wa te r M a n a g e m e n t Ar ea of wh er e th ei r wa te r us e ta ke s pl ac e. 4 ase] D W 7 5 9 / 7 7 2 W a t e r Us er s As so ci at io n i nc lu di ng : Ir ri ga ti on Bo ar ds , S u b t e r r a n e a n W a t e r Co nt ro l Bo ar ds , W a t e r B o a r d s fo r St oc k Wa te ri ng , Se tt le me nt Bo ar ds , W a t e r Co ns er va ti on Bo ar ds Pa ge 6 STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 107 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 108 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No . F o r m N a m e Co mp le te th is fo rm if yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d fo r; S u p p l e m e n t a r y fo rm s (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) Su pp or ti ng te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l re po rt Al lo ws “W at er Us e As so ci at io n In cl ud in g: Ir ri ga ti on Bo ar ds , S u b t e r r a n e a n Wa te r Co nt ro l Bo ar ds , Wa te r Bo ar ds fo r St oc k Wa te ri ng , Se tt le me nt Bo ar ds , Wa te r Co ns er va ti on Bo ar ds ” re la te d wa te r us er s to pr ov id e in fo rm at io n ab ou t th ei r co nt ac t de ta il s & Wa te r M a n a g e m e n t Ar ea of wh er e th ei r wa te r us e ta ke s pl ac e. D W 7 6 0 / 7 7 3 Se ct io n 21 (a ) of th e Na ti on al W a t e r Ac t: Ta ki ng wa te r fr om a wa te r re so ur ce Th is fo rm al lo ws th e ap pl ic an t to pr ov id e in fo rm at io n ab ou t th ei r wa te r us e in re sp ec t of ; » Pu mp in g of w at er R e l e v a n t to se ct or : « Ag ri cu lt ur e: Ir ri ga ti on (f or m D W 7 8 7 ) = In du st ri al (f or m DW 78 8) ® Mi ni ng (f or m D W 7 8 8 ) » Po we r Ge ne ra ti on (f or m DW 78 8) * Wa te r Su pp ly Se rv ic e (f or m DW 78 9) Su bm it wi th su pp or ti ng ap pe nd ic es : e Ag ri cu lt ur e B u s i n e s s Pl an i f th e pu rp os e of ta ki ng of wa te r fr om a wa te r re so ur ce is fo r ir ri ga ti on or an im al pr od uc ti on e Wa st e Wa te r Tr ea tm en t / Wa te r Tr ea tm en t Pl an ts Te ch ni ca l Re po rt in A n n e x u r e F — i f th e pu rp os e of ta ki ng of wa te r fr om a wa te r re so ur ce is to tr ea t it in a wa te r tr ea tm en t wo rk s e In te gr at ed Wa te r an d Wa st ew at er M a n a g e m e n t Pl an ( I W W M P ) — if th e pu rp os e of ta ki ng of wa te r fr om a wa te r re so ur ce is fo r in du st ry or mi ni ng us e Pa ge 7 108 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 109 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No . F o r m | N a m e | Co mp le te th is fo rm if yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d fo r; Su pp le me nt ar y fo rm s (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) Su pp or ti ng te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l re po rt fr om a d a m or ri ve r, or fr om a bo re ho le . If “P um p” is se le ct ed as a m e t h o d of ab st ra ct io n — = co mp le te Fo rm D W 7 8 4 ) D W 7 6 2 / 7 7 4 Se ct io n 21 (b ) of th e Na ti on al W a t e r Ac t: St or in g wa te r Th is fo rm al lo ws th e ap pl ic an t to pr ov id e in fo rm at io n ab ou t th ei r wa te r us e in re sp ec t of = Wa te r th at is st or ed in a da m, re se rv oi r or ot he r im po un dm en t. Th e st or ag e d a m ca n be in a wa te rc ou rs e, or of f ch an ne l. C o m m o n l y th e st or ed wa te r is fr om na tu ra l ru no ff or ri ve r wa te r. = We ir s bu il t on ri ve rs ma y al so st or e wa te r, un le ss th er e is an ou tl et fo r dr ai na ge un de r lo w fl ow Co mp le te th e fo ll ow in g if th e pu rp os e of th e d a m is fo r: * Ag ri cu lt ur e: Ir ri ga ti on (c om pl et e fo rm D W 7 8 7 ® Mi ni ng (f or m D W 7 8 8 ) * Wa te r Su pp ly Se rv ic e (f or m D W 7 8 9 ) C o m p l e t e fo rm D W 7 9 0 in th e fo ll ow in g tw o ca se s: = A pr op os ed da m wh ic h ha s no t ye t be en cl as si fi ed , or 2 An ex is ti ng da m wh ic h wi ll be en la rg ed by in cr ea si ng th e gr os s st or ag e ca pa ci ty , d a m cl as si fi ca ti on mu st ta ke pl ac e be fo re th e li ce nc e ap pl ic at io n. In th es e ca se s, co mp le te on ly pa rt s 1, 2, 3, an d 4 of Su bm it wi th su pp or ti ng ap pe nd ic es : Wa te r st or ag e fa ci li ty de si gn re po rt (D am / Po ll ut io n co nt ro l d a m /R et ur n wa te r da m) to ge th er wi th ; e Ag ri cu lt ur e B u s i n e s s Pl an i f th e pu rp os e of st or in g wa te r is fo r ir ri ga ti on or an im al pr od uc ti on e W a s t e W a t e r T r e a t m e n t / W a t e r T r e a t m e n t Pl an ts Te ch ni ca l Re po rt in A n n e x u r e F — if th e pu rp os e of st or in g wa te r is to tr ea t fo r po ta bl e c o n s u m p t i o n in a wa te r tr ea tm en t wo rk s e In te gr at ed W a t e r an d W a s t e w a t e r M a n a g e m e n t Pl an ( I W W M P ) — if th e pu rp os e of st or in g wa te r is fo r in du st ry or mi ni ng us e; e P o w e r ge ne ra ti on b u s i n e s s pl an if th e pu rp os e of st or in g wa te r is fo r po we r ge ne ra ti on ; Pa ge 8 STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 109 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 110 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No . F o r m N a m e Co mp le te th is fo rm if yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d fo r; S u p p l e m e n t a r y fo rm s (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) Su pp or ti ng te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l re po rt co nd it io ns . * Th es e st ru ct ur es mu st co mp ly wi th th e D a m Sa fe ty Re gu la ti on s. th is fo rm , an d » C o m p l e t e fo rm D W 7 9 3 ( D a m Cl as si fi ca ti on ). D W 7 6 3 / 7 7 5 Se ct io n 21 (c )} of th e Na ti on al W a t e r Ac t: Im pe di ng or di ve rt in g th e fl ow of wa te r in a w a t e r c o u r s e Th is fo rm al lo ws th e ap pl ic an t to pr ov id e in fo rm at io n ab ou t th ei r wa te r us e in re sp ec t of ® Im pe di ng or di ve rt in g fl ow do es no t ca us e an y lo ss in fl ow . « {m pe di ng or di ve rt in g st ru ct ur es ca n fu ll y or pa rt ia ll y ex te nd in to a ri ve r, fo rc in g th e na tu ra l fl ow di re ct io n to be re d ir ec te d ar ou nd th e st ru ct ur e. s Im pe di ng or di ve rt in g Al so co mp le te D W 7 8 1 / 7 7 5 : S u p p l e m e n t a r y Wa te r Us e In fo rm at io n Fo rm fo r Se ct io n 21 (c ) an d (i) Wa te r Us es . Su bm it th e fo ll ow in g “t ec hn ic al re po rt s” wi th su pp or ti ng ap pe nd ic es : We tl an d de li ne at io n re po rt Pa ge 9 110 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 111 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No . F o r m N a m e Co mp le te th is fo rm if yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d S u p p l e m e n t a r y f o r m s (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) S u p p o r t i n g te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l re po rt ca n be te mp or ar y, du ri ng co ns tr uc ti on of a ro ad br id ge fo r ex am pl e. It ca n al so be pe rm an en t, su ch as th e bu il di ng of a lo w wa te r br id ge ac ro ss a ri ve r wh er e th e fl ow is pe rm an en tl y im pe de d as it m o v e s un de r th e br id ge . G a u g i n g we ir s ar e an e x a m p l e of i m p e d a n c e if un de r lo w fl ow co nd it io ns th er e is no st or ag e be hi nd th e we ir . If th er e is wa te r re ta in ed in th e we ir , th en th e wa te r us e is co ns id er ed to be “s to ri ng wa te r” an d “i mp ed in g or di ve rt in g fl ow ”. DW764/776 Section 21(d) of the Submit the following “ te ch ni ca l re po rt s” wi th su pp or ti ng ap pe nd ic es : P a g e 1 0 STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 111 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 112 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No . F o r m N a m e Co mp le te th is fo rm if yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d fo r; Su pp le me nt ar y fo rm s (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) S u p p o r t i n g te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l re po rt Na ti on al Wa te r Ac t: E n g a g i n g in a st re am fl ow re du ct io n ac ti vi ty Th is fo rm al lo ws th e ap pl ic an t to pr ov id e in fo rm at io n ab ou t th ei r wa te r us e in re sp ec t of « C o m m e r c i a l af fo re st at io n as is cu rr en tl y th e on ly ac ti vi ty de cl ar ed to be a st re am fl ow re du ct io n ac ti vi ty . St re am fl ow re du ct io n ac ti vi ty bu si ne ss pl an DW 76 8/ 78 1 Se ct io n 21 (i ) of th e Na ti on al W a t e r Ac t: Al te ri ng th e be d, b a n k s or ch ar ac te ri st ic s of a w a t e r c o u r s e Th is fo rm al lo ws th e ap pl ic an t to pr ov id e in fo rm at io n ab ou t th ei r wa te r us e in re sp ec t of Al so co mp le te D W 7 8 1 / 7 7 5 : S u p p l e m e n t a r y Wa te r Us e In fo rm at io n Fo rm fo r Se ct io n 21 (c ) an d (i) Wa te r Us es Su bm it th e fo ll ow in g “t ec hn ic al re po rt s” wi th su pp or ti ng ap pe nd ic es : e We tl an d de li ne at io n re po rt Pa ge l1 112 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 113 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No . F o r m N a m e C o m p l e t e th is fo rm if yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d fo r; S u p p l e m e n t a r y fo rm s (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) Su pp or ti ng te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l re po rt » Ph ys ic al ch an ge s th at ar e m a d e to a wa te r co ur se , fo r e x a m p l e to wi de n or st ra ig ht en th e ch an ne l of a ri ve r. « Al te ra ti on of th e be d an d ba nk s is us ua ll y ne ed ed fo r co ns tr uc ti on an d in fr as tr uc tu re d e v e l o p m e n t ne ar or ac ro ss a ri ve r. Sa nd mi ni ng is an ot he r c o m m o n e x a m p l e of th is wa te r us e. » Al te ra ti on of th e co ur se of a wa te rc ou rs e re fe rs to th e di ve rs io n of th e wa te r co ur se . Th e ri ve r ch an ne l is us ua ll y re co ns tr uc te d or re pl ac ed wi th a ca na l wh ic h ma y ex te nd fo r se ve ra l ki lo me tr es fr om th e or ig in al co ur se . Pa ge 12 STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 113 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 114 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No . F o r m N a m e Co mp le te th is fo rm if yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d fo r; S u p p l e m e n t a r y fo rm s (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) Su pp or ti ng te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l re po rt 10 D W 8 0 5 / 7 8 2 Se ct io n 21 (j ) of th e Na ti on al Wa te r Ac t: Re mo vi ng , di sc ha rg in g or d i s p o s i n g of wa te r fo un d u n d e r g r o u n d if it is ne ce ss ar y fo r th e ef fi ci en t co nt in ua ti on of an ac ti vi ty or fo r th e sa fe ty of pe op le Th is fo rm al lo ws th e ap pl ic an t to pr ov id e in fo rm at io n ab ou t th ei r wa te r us e in re sp ec t of w h e n wa te r mu st be re mo ve d fo r ef fi ci en cy or sa fe ty re as on s. An e x a m p l e of th is us e is to en su re sa fe ty in un de rg ro un d mi ni ng . Ma ny co ns tr uc ti on si te s al so re qu ir e u n d e r g r o u n d wa te r to be re mo ve d. Th is wa te r us e do es N O T ap pl y to th e ta ki ng of wa te r re fe rr ed to in 21 {a ) Su bm it th e fo ll ow in g “t ec hn ic al re po rt s’ wi th su pp or ti ng ap pe nd ic es if th e pu rp os e of R e m o v i n g , d i s c h a r g i n g or d i s p o s i n g of wa te r fo un d un de rg ro un d if it is ne ce ss ar y fo r th e ef fi ci en t co nt in ua ti on of an ac ti vi ty or fo r th e sa fe ty of pe op le is fo r: e Ci vi l De si gn Re po rt — Wa te r st or ag e fa ci li ty de si gn re po rt (D ar / Po ll ut io n co nt ro l da m /R et ur n wa te r da m) to ge th er wi th ; e W a s t e W a t e r T r e a t m e n t / W a t e r T r e a t m e n t Pl an ts Te ch ni ca l Re po rt in A n n e x u r e F — if th e pu rp os e of st or in g wa te r is to tr ea t fo r po ta bl e c o n s u m p t i o n in a wa te r tr ea tm en t wo rk s e In te gr at ed Wa te r an d Wa st ew at er M a n a g e m e n t Pl an ( I W W M P ) — if th e pu rp os e of st or in g wa te r is fo r in du st ry or mi ni ng us e; e P o w e r ge ne ra ti on b u s i n e s s pl an i f th e pu rp os e of st or in g wa te r is fo r po we r ge ne ra ti on P a g e 1 3 114 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 115 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No . F o r m N a m e C o m p l e t e th is fo rm if yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d fo r; S u p p l e m e n t a r y fo rm s (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) Su pp or ti ng te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l re po rt ab ov e. 11 D W 8 0 6 / 7 8 3 Se ct io n 21 (k )} of th e Na ti on al W a t e r Ac t: Us in g wa te r fo r re cr ea ti on al p u r p o s e s Th is fo rm al lo ws th e ap pl ic an t to pr ov id e in fo rm at io n ab ou t th ei r wa te r us e in re sp ec t of or ga ni se d wa te r sp or ts , fi sh in g co mp et it io ns , fl oa ti ng re st au ra nt s et c. 12 DW /7 65 Se ct io n 21 (e ) of th e Na ti on al W a t e r Ac t: En ga gi ng in a co nt ro ll ed ac ti vi ty in te rm s of se ct io n 37 or 38 of th e N W A Ir ri ga ti on of an y la nd wi th wa st e or wa te r co nt ai ni ng wa st e ge ne ra te d th ro ug h an y in du st ri al ac ti vi ty or by a wa te rw or k Su bm it th e fo ll ow in g “t ec hn ic al re po rt s” wi th su pp or ti ng ap pe nd ic es if th e pu rp os e o f E n g a g i n g in a co nt ro ll ed ac ti vi ty in te rm s of se ct io n 37 or 38 of th e NW Ai s fo r: e W a s t e W a t e r T r e a t m e n t / W a t e r T r e a t m e n t Pl an ts Te ch ni ca l Re po rt in A n n e x u r e F if th e pu rp os e is ir ri ga ti on of an y la nd wi th wa st e or wa te r co nt ai ni ng wa st e ge ne ra te d th ro ug h an y in du st ri al ac ti vi ty is fo r wa st ew at er tr ea tm en t wo rk s e In te gr at ed Wa te r an d W a s t e w a t e r M a n a g e m e n t Pl an ( I W W M P ) — if th e pu rp os e of Ir ri ga ti on of an y la nd wi th wa st e or wa te r co nt ai ni ng wa st e ge ne ra te d th ro ug h an y in du st ri al ac ti vi ty or by a wa te rw or k is Pa ge l4 STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 115 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 116 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No . F o r m N a m e C o m p l e t e th is fo rm if yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d fo r; S u p p l e m e n t a r y fo rm s Su pp or ti ng te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) | re po rt Cu rr en tl y, th e fo ll ow in g ar e co nt ro ll ed ac ti vi ti es : ® ir ri ga ti ng wi th wa st e wa te r; » mo di fi ca ti on of at mo sp he ri c pr ec ip it at io n (c lo ud se ed in g) ; = po we r ge ne ra ti on wh ic h al te rs th e fl ow re gi me of a wa te r re so ur ce ; an d in te nt io na l re ch ar ge of un de rg ro un d wa te r wi th wa st e wa te r. =» A c o m m o n co nt ro ll ed ac ti vi ty is ir ri ga ti on wi th wa st ew at er , ty pi ca ll y fr om a wa te r tr ea tm en t wo rk s. Th is ca n be a pr od uc ti ve us e of wa te r if a cr op is gr ow n wi th th e wa st ew at er * Hy dr ol og ic al fr ac tu ri ng , fo r in du st ry or mi ni ng us e; e P o w e r ge ne ra ti on b u s i n e s s pl an if th e pu rp os e of Ir ri ga ti on of an y la nd wi th wa st e or wa te r co nt ai ni ng wa st e ge ne ra te d th ro ug h an y in du st ri al ac ti vi ty or by a wa te rw or k is fo r po we r ge ne ra ti on ; e G e o h y d r o l o g i c a l re po rt — i f th e co nt ro ll ed ac ti vi ty is in te nt io na l re ch ar gi ng of an aq ui fe r wi th an y wa st e or wa te r co nt ai ni ng wa st e Pa ge 1S 116 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No . F o r m N a m e C o m p l e t e th is fo rm if yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d fo r; S u p p l e m e n t a r y fo rm s (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) Su pp or ti ng te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l re po rt un co nv en ti on al ga s 13 D 7 6 6 Se ct io n 21 (f } of th e Na ti on al W a t e r Ac t: Di sc ha rg in g wa st e or wa te r co nt ai ni ng wa st e in to a wa te r re so ur ce th ro ug h a pi pe , ca na l, se we r, se a ou tf al l or ot he r co nd ui t Th is wa te r us e en ta il s th e di sc ha rg e of w as te or w a s t e w a t e r di re ct ly in to a wa te r re so ur ce . » C o m m o n ex am pl es of th is wa te r us e ar e wa st e re le as ed in to a ri ve r or d a m at a di sc ha rg e po in t su ch as wa st e wa te r fr om fa ct or ie s, or pa rt ia ll y tr ea te d w a s t e w a t e r fr om tr ea tm en t pl an ts . e Wa st e di sc ha rg ed in to a mu ni ci pa l Su bm it th e fo ll ow in g “t ec hn ic al re po rt s” wi th su pp or ti ng ap pe nd ic es : if th e pu rp os e o f D i s c h a r g i n g wa st e or wa te r co nt ai ni ng wa st e in to a wa te r re so ur ce t h r o u g h a pi pe , ca na l, se we r, se a ou tf al l or ot he r co nd ui ti s fo r: e Ci vi l De si gn Re po rt — Wa te r st or ag e fa ci li ty de si gn re po rt (D am / Po ll ut io n co nt ro l d a m /R et ur n wa te r da m) to ge th er wi th ; e W a s t e W a t e r T r e a t m e n t / W a t e r T r e a t m e n t Pl an ts Te ch ni ca l Re po rt in An ne xu re F — if th e pu rp os e is fo r di sc ha rg in g wa st e or wa te r af te r tr ea tm en t in a wa te r wo rk s e In te gr at ed Wa te r an d Wa st ew at er M a n a g e m e n t Pl an ( I W W M P ) — if th e pu rp os e is fo r d i s c h a r g i n g wa st e or wa te r af te r tr ea tm en t in a wa te r wo rk sf ro m in du st ry or mi ni ng us e; e P o w e r ge ne ra ti on b u s i n e s s pl an if th e pu rp os e is fo r d i s c h a r g i n g wa st e or wa te r af te r tr ea tm en t in a wa te r w o r k s p o w e r ge ne ra ti on ; e Ge oh yd ro lo gi ca l re po rt — if th e pu rp os e is fo r di sc ha rg in g wa st e or wa te r af te r tr ea tm en t in a wa te r wo rk s af fe ct s g r o u n d w a t e r . Pa ge l6 STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 117 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 118 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No . F o r m N a m e Co mp le te th is fo rm if yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d fo r; S u p p l e m e n t a r y fo rm s Su pp or ti ng te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) | re po rt se we r is N O T in cl ud ed in th is wa te r us e; ho we ve r, th e wa st e di sc ha rg ed by th e mu ni ci pa l tr ea tm en t wo rk s in to a wa te r re so ur ce IS an e x a m p l e of th is wa te r us e. 14 DW /7 67 Se ct io n 21 (g ) of th e Na ti on al Wa te r Ac t: Di sp os in g of wa st e in a ma nn er wh ic h ma y de tr im en ta ll y im pa ct on a wa te r re so ur ce » Th is is ty pi ca ll y di sp os al th at ta ke s pl ac e in to on s it e fa ci li ti es su ch as fr en ch dr ai ns , c o n s e r v a n c y ta nk s, pit la tr in es an d so ak aw ay s. An ot he r Su bm it th e fo ll ow in g “t ec hn ic al re po rt s” wi th su pp or ti ng ap pe nd ic es if th e pu rp os e of Di sp os in g of wa st e in a ma nn er wh ic h ma y de tr im en ta ll y im pa ct on a wa te r re so ur ce is fo r: e Ci vi l De si gn Re po rt — Wa te r st or ag e fa ci li ty de si gn re po rt (D am / Po ll ut io n co nt ro l da m /R et ur n wa te r da m) to ge th er wi th ; e W a s t e W a t e r T r e a t m e n t / W a t e r T r e a t m e n t Pl an ts Te ch ni ca l Re po rt in An ne xu re F — i f th e pu rp os e is fo r di sp os in g is tr ea tm en t in a wa te r wo rk s e In te gr at ed W a t e r an d W a s t e w a t e r M a n a g e m e n t Pl an ( I W W M P ) — — if th e pu rp os e is fo r di sp os in g wa st e or wa te r af te r tr ea tm en t in a wa te r wo rk s fr om in du st ry or mi ni ng us e; Pa ge l7 118 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 119 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No . | Fo rm | N a m e Co mp le te th is fo rm if yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d fo r; Su pp le me nt ar y fo rm s (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) | Su pp or ti ng te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l re po rt e x a m p l e of th is wa te r us e is di sp os al in to w a s t e w a t e r tr ea tm en t sy st em s, su ch as ox id at io n po nd s th at do no t ha ve an ou tl et in to a wa te r re so ur ce . If th e ox id at io n po nd ha s an ou tf lo w in to a ri ve r or da m, it is de fi ne d as wa te r us e 21 (f ) ab ov e fo r di sc ha rg in g wa st e wa te r in to a wa te r re so ur ce . Ev ap or at io n d a m s ar e a fu rt he r c o m m o n e x a m p l e of th is wa te r us e. e Po we r ge ne ra ti on bu si ne ss pl an if th e pu rp os e is fo r di sp os in g wa st e or wa te r af te r tr ea tm en t in a wa te r w o r k s p o w e r ge ne ra ti on ; e G e o h y d r o l o g i c a l re po rt — if th e pu rp os e is fo r d i s c h a r g i n g wa st e or wa te r af te r tr ea tm en t in a wa te r wo rk s af fe ct s g r o u n d w a t e r . lo DW 78 0 Se ct io n 21 (h ) of th e Na ti on al W a t e r Ac t: Di sp os in g in an y m a n n e r of wa te r wh ic h co nt ai ns wa st e fr om , or wh ic h ha s be en he at ed in, an y in du st ri al or po we r ge ne ra ti on pr oc es s Su bm it th e fo ll ow in g “t ec hn ic al re po rt s” wi th su pp or ti ng ap pe nd ic es if th e pu rp os e of Di sp os in g in an y m a n n e r of wa te r wh ic h co nt ai ns wa st e fr om , or wh ic h ha s be en he at ed in, an y in du st ri al or po we r ge ne ra ti on pr oc es s is fo r e P o w e r ge ne ra ti on b u s i n e s s pl an if th e pu rp os e is fo r; Pa ge 18 STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 119 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 120 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No . | Fo rm N a m e | C om pl et e th is fo rm if yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d fo r; Su pp le me nt ar y fo rm s (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) S u p p o r t i n g te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l re po rt » Th is wa te r us e re fe rs sp ec if ic al ly to th e te mp er at ur e of t he w a s t e w a t e r wh ic h ma y ha ve a si gn if ic an t ef fe ct on th e en vi ro nm en t. Th is wa te r us e al so re fe rs to di sc ha rg es to th e ma ri ne en vi ro nm en t (s ea , su rf z on e) . 16 D W 9 0 1 De ta il s of Pr op er ty wh er e wa te r us e oc cu rs 17 D w 9 0 2 De ta il s of Pr op er ty Ow ne r 18 D W 7 7 5 Su pp le me nt ar y Wa te r Us e In fo rm at io n Fo rm fo r Se ct io n 21 (c ) an d (i) Wa te r Us es . 19 D W 7 8 4 Ta ki ng wa te r fr om a wa te r re so ur ce P u m p te ch ni ca l da ta 20 D W 7 8 6 Ta ki ng wa te r fr om a wa te r re so ur ce Ca na l te ch ni ca l da ta 21 D W 7 8 7 Ta ki ng wa te r fr om a wa te r re so ur ce Ir ri ga ti on Pa ge l9 120 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 121 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No . F o r m N a m e C o m p l e t e th is fo rm if yo u ar e ap pl yi ng as an d fo r; Su pp le me nt ar y fo rm s (s ub mi t wi th ap pl ic at io n) Su pp or ti ng te ch ni ca l in fo rm at io n to be pr ov id ed wi th th e te ch ni ca l re po rt fi el d an d cr op in fo rm at io n 22 D W 7 8 8 Ta ki ng wa te r fr om a wa te r re so ur ce P o w e r ge ne ra ti on , in du st ri al or mi ni ng us e. 23 DW 78 9l Ta ki ng wa te r fr om a wa te r r e s o u r c e Do me st ic , Ur ba n, C o m m e r c i a l or In du st ri al us e. 24 Dw 73 90 St or in g wa te r D a m an d ba si n te ch ni ca l da ta 25 D W 7 9 3 St or in g wa te r D a m Cl as si fi ca ti on Pa ge 20 STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 121 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 122 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023122 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 Application Checklists Name of Applicant Date Case Officer Annexure E Contact Details of Applicant or Representative | Last Name First Name Email Postal Address City Phone No. Mobile No. Property Details Sub Catchment Quaternary Catchment Reference Number Property Name Number Portion Administrative District Project Description Page 1 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 123 STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 Applicable Water Uses No. 48630 Applicable $21 Description Yes No (a) Taking water from a water resource (b) Storing water (c) Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse (d) Engaging in a stream flow reduction activity (e) Engaging in a controlled activity (f) Discharging waste or water containing waste into a water resource through a pipe, canal, sewer or other conduit (g) Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water 9 resource (h) Disposing in any manner of water which contains waste from, or which has been heated in, any industrial or power generation process (i) Altering the bed, banks, course or characteristics of a watercourse (i) Removing, discharging or disposing of water found underground if it is necessary for the efficient continuation of an activity or for the safety of people (k) Using water for recreational purposes *Please tick the water uses relevant to this application Page 2 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 123 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 124 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023124 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 General Required Information Official Use Applicable Submitted Description Yes No Yes No Proof of Payment of Licence Application Processing Fee (Compulsory) Copy of Identity Document of Applicant or Delegated Person (Compulsory) Copy of Company Registration Certificate (Compulsory) Copy of Trust Registration Certificate (Compulsory) Letter of Authorisation for Companies, Trusts or Legal Entities : | (Compulsory) Letter of Authority or Power of Attorney to Apply on behalf of Applicant Copy of BBBEE Certificate Letter of Consent if the Applicant is not the Property Owner (Compulsory) *Applicant Information Form: Individual (DW 756 / 769) *Applicant Information Form: Water Service Provider (DW 757 / 770) *Applicant Information Form: Company, Partnership, Government (DW 758 / 771) *Applicant Information Form: Water User Association (DW 759 / 772) *Property Details Form (DW 901) Property Owner Details (DW 902) Permission to Occupy (PTO) , Title Deed, Lease Agreement, Community Resolution A description of the location of the activity, including (aa) the 21 digit Surveyor General code of each cadastral land parcel, (bb) where available, the physical address or farm name, (cc) the coordinates of the boundary of the property or properties, When providing coordinates, such coordinates must be provided in degrees, minutes and seconds using the Hartebeesthoek94 WGS84 co ordinate system. a plan which locates the proposed activity or activities applied for at an appropriate scale, or if it is (aa) a linear activity, a description and coordinates of the corridor in Page 3 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 125STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 General Required Information Official Use Description Applicable Submitted Yes No Yes No which the proposed activity or activities is proposed; or (bb) on land where the property has not been defined, the coordinates of the area within which the activity is proposed Where applicable, proof of acceptance of an application for any right or permit in terms of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 or environmental authorisation as per regulation 7 must be provided Section 27 Motivation Other information as requested in the acknowledgement of receipt and where applicable the site visit and meeting: Page 4 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 125 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 126 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023126 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 Section 21 (a): Taking water from a water resource Official Use Applicable Submitted Description Yes No Yes No *Taking water from a water resource Form (DW 773) at he *Pump Technical Data Form (DW 784) *Canal Technical Data Form (DW 786) *Irrigation Field and Crop Details (DW 787) *Supplementary Info: Power Generation, Industrial or Mining (DW 788) *Supplementary Info: Domestic, Urban, Commercial or Industrial (DW 789) Soil Suitability Report (for irrigation from Dept. Agriculture) Viability Confirmation (for permanent transfers from Dept. Agriculture) Confirmation of no Land Claims (for permanent transfers from Rural Development and Land Reform) Recommendation from CCAW (for reserved water) Recommendation from WUA or IB (for scheme related water use) Stakeholder Consultation with Interested and Affected Parties Pump Test Certificate (Groundwater) Geo-hydrological Study (Groundwater) Technical Design Report in support of the water use applied for Other information as requested in the acknowledgement of receipt and where applicable the site visit and meeting: Page 5 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 127STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 Section 21 (b): Storing water Official Use Description Applicable Submitted Yes No Yes No *Storing water form (DW 774) ——4 *Dam and Basin Technical Data Form (DW 789) *Dam Classification Form (DW 793) (for dams > 5m and > 50 000m°) Technical Design Report in support of the water use applied for (Hydrological study) Dam Design Drawings or As Build Drawings in case the Dam is already constructed Dam Capacity Curve Dam Location Map Master Layout Plan (1:100 year flood line and delineation) Regional Maximum Flood (RMF) and Spillway Capacity Calculations EIA and EMP Environmental Authorisation Stakeholder Consultation with Interested and Affected Parties Other information as requested in the acknowledgement of receipt and where applicable the site visit and meeting: Page 6 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 127 Printed by and obtainable from the Government Printer, Bosman Street, Private Bag X85, Pretoria, 0001 Contact Centre Tel: 012-748 6200. eMail: info.egazette@gpw.gov.za Publications: Tel: (012) 748 6053, 748 6061, 748 6065 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 128 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023 CONTINUES ON PAGE 130 OF BOOK 2 128 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 CONTINUES ON PAGE 130 OF BOOK 2 Printed by and obtainable from the Government Printer, Bosman Street, Private Bag X85, Pretoria, 0001 Contact Centre Tel: 012-748 6200. eMail: info.egazette @ gow.gov.za Publications: Tel: (012) 748 6053, 748 6061, 748 6065 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No. 10177Regulation Gazette Regulasiekoerant N.B. 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The Government Printing Works will not be held responsible for the quality of “Hard Copies” or “Electronic Files” submitted for publication purposes 1682"584003 AIDS HELPLINE: 0800-0123-22 Prevention is the cure This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 130 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023130 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 Section 21 (c) & (i): Impeding & Altering Official Use Applicable Submitted Description Yes No Yes No eel * Impeding or diverting the flow of water in a watercourse form (DW 763) * Altering the bed, banks, course or characteristics of a watercourse (DW 789) *Supplementary Information for 21 (c) & (i) form (DW 775) Relevant Environmental Impact Assessment Studies Wetland Delineation Study Method Statement Environmental Management Plan Storm Water Management Plan Hydrological Studies Design Drawings or As Build Drawing if the structure is already been built Rehabilitation Plan Master Layout Plan (Must include all infrastructure, water courses, scientific determined buffers, flood lines, riparian habitat, and ecologically valued features; on A1 paper Landscape Maintenance Plan Pollution Plume Map / Drawings Cone of Depression Drawings Plant Species Plan (A1 paper) Monitoring Programme and Auditing Plan Alternatives that will address the hierarchy of impacts, starting with the exclusion of watercourses Stakeholder Consultation with Interested and Affected Parties — i Page 7 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 131STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 131 ' Other information as requested in the acknowledgement of receipt and | where applicable the site visit and meeting: | Page 8 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 132 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023132 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 Section 21 (e}: Engaging in a controlled activity Officia! Use Applicable Submitted Description Yes No Yes No * Engaging in a controlled activity form (DW 765) *Monitored Waste Discharge Details form (DW 904) *Irrigation Field and Crop Details (DW 787) Geohydrological Study Water Quality Report Soil Analysis Stakeholder Consultation with Interested and Affected Parties Other information as requested in the acknowledgement of receipt and where applicable the site visit and meeting: Page 9 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 133STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 133 Section 21 (f}: Discharging waste or water containing waste into a water resource through a pipe, canal, sewer or other conduit Description Official Use Applicable Submitted Yes No Yes No * Discharging waste or water containing waste into a water resource through a pipe, canal, sewer or other conduit form (DW 766) *Monitored Waste Discharge Details form (DW 903) Water Quality Report Integrated Waste Water Management Plan (IWWVMP) Stakeholder Consultation with Interested and Affected Parties Other information as requested in the acknowledgement of receipt and where applicable the site visit and meeting: Page 10 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 134 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023134 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 Section 21 (g): Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a Official Use water resource Applicable Submitted Description Yes No Yes No * Disposing of waste in a manner which may detrimentally impact on a water resource form (DW 767) *Monitored Waste Discharge Details form (DW 904) *Details of Waste Management Facility form (DW905) Water Balance Design Drawings of Waste Management Facility and Report Geohydrological Report Integrated Waste Water Management Plan (IWWMP) GN 704 Motivation Stakeholder Consultation with Interested and Affected Parties Other information as requested in the acknowledgement of receipt and where applicable the site visit and meeting: Page 11 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 135STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 has been heated in, any industrial or power generation process Section 21 (h): Disposing in any manner of water which contains waste from, or which Applicable No. 48630 Official Use Submitted Description Yes No Yes No * Disposing in any manner of water which contains waste from, or which has been heated in, any industrial or power generation process form (DW 780) *Monitored Waste Discharge Details form (DW 903) Water Balance Water Quality Report Integrated Waste Water Management Plan (IVWWMP) Stakeholder Consultation with Interested and Affected Parties Other information as requested in the acknowledgement of receipt and where applicable the site visit and meeting: Page 12 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 135 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 136 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023136 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 Section 21 (j): Removing, discharging or disposing of water found underground if it is necessary for the efficient continuation of an activity or for the safety of people hu ELMETS Applicable Submitted Description Yes No Yes No *Removing, discharging or disposing of water found underground if it is necessary for the efficient continuation of an activity or for the safety of people form (DW 780) Water Balance Geohydrological Report Stakeholder Consultation with Interested and Affected Parties Other information as requested in the acknowledgement of receipt and where applicable the site visit and meeting: Page 13 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 137STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 137 Section 21 (k): Using water for recreational purposes Description Applicable Official Use Submitted Yes No Yes No * Using water for recreational purposes form (DW 780) Public Private Partnership (PPP) Approval Approval as per section 116 of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act 36 of 1998) Stakeholder Consultation with Interested and Affected Parties Other information as requested in the acknowledgement of receipt and where applicable the site visit and meeting: Page 14 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 138 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023138 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 Site Inspection Information Date of Site Inspection Parties Present at the Site Inspection Name and Surname Designation Contact Number Signature Site Inspection Report Page 15 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 139STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 139 OFFICIAL USE: Technical report submitted: Complete [ ] Incomplete [ ] Signature of Assessor Date (dd/mmiccyy) Page 16 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 140 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023140 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 ANNEXURE F Table of contents of technical reports for information requirements to be submitted Number Report designation Purpose of report 1 Technical report for water treatment and|Water uses for water wastewater treatment plants treatment and wastewater treatment plants 2 Agriculture business plan Agricultural water use 3 Stream Flow Reduction Activity Business plan Stream Flow Reduction Activity 4 Integrated water and wastewater management | Water uses for mining and plan industrial operations 5 Geohydrological Report specialist study to all groundwater 6 Wetland delineation report Stand-alone report for wetlands and watercourses 7 Mine closure and rehabilitation plan Plan for the closure of a mine and rehabilitation 8 Public participation report Consultation of interested and affected parties 9 Civil Design Minimum information requirements 10 Unconventional gas activities Minimum information requirement Page 1 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 141STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 141 The Tables of Contents 1. WASTEWATER TREATMENT / WATER TREATMENT PLANTS TECHNICAL REPORT A. THE EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The executive summary should summarise the overall benefits of the water supply and or wastewater management project to the beneficiary communities. In regard to a wastewater management project it should highlight the major environmental findings and how these will be managed to prevent, reduce or rehabilitate adverse impacts. B. TABLE OF CONTENTS OF THE TECHNICAL REPORT Application for a licence to take water from a water resource for domestic and industrial supply, and to dispose off waste from a waste treatment works by, e.g., discharge, irrigation etc. WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS AND WATER TREATMENT WORKS (POTABLE USE) Part1: Administrative Information and Brief Project Description (NB: use maps to indicate the information where necessary.) 1.1 Name, address, telephone and fax numbers and contact persons for: e Water Services Authority Water Services Provider/ e The holding company/authority/ e The applicant (name and status)) 1.2 Details of existing exemptions - if applicable. (in terms of sections of the National Environmental Management Act. If exempted, attach copy of letter to the report) 1.3 Details of the contract between the water services authority and the water services provider. (Attach a copy of the contract to this report) 1.4 Magisterial district and relevant regional services authority 1.5 Name of the nearest town/residential area and its distance from the site 1.6 Surface infrastructure serving the site (e.g. roads, railways, power lines, etc.) Page 2 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 142 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023142 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 1.7 Ownership of the land 1.8 Longitude and Latitude of the site 1.9 Zoning of the land 1.10 Ownership of adjacent/potentially impacted land 1.11 Occupier of the adjacent land 1.12 Zoning of the adjacent land 1.13 Name of the river catchment 1.14 Brief description of the intention of this application 1.15 Has the Water Treatment Plant and/or Sewage Treatment Works been included in the Water Services Development Plan (WSDP) WSDP Registry File Number as given by the Department WASTEWATER TREATMENT WORKS Part2: Description of the Environment (for orientation and first order screening) 2.1 Climate 2.1.1 Regional climate 2.1.2 Rainfall data 2.1.3 Temperature data 2.1.4 Wind data 2.1.5 Evaporation data 2.1.6 Any extreme weather conditions prevalent (e.g. snow, frost, hails, etc.) 2.2 Topography 2.3 Soil 2.4 Geology — General geology of the area—presence of dykes, sill sand faults 2.5 Land capacity (arable, grazing, wetland or wilderness) 2.6 Land use—zoning Page 3 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 143STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 143 2.7 Natural vegetation and plant life 2.8 Surface water e name of nearest watercourse e water quality - pH, conductivity etc. e surface water use (domestic, industrial, agricultural, recreational or natural environment) e water authority e presence of wetlands 2.9 Groundwater ® presence and position on a map, of boreholes within a1000 m radius of the site e yield of boreholes e ground water use e ground water quality (pH, conductivity, nitrate) 2.10 Air quality 2.11 Noise 2.12 Sites of archaeological interest 2.13 Sensitive landscapes 2.14 Visual aspects 2.15 Regional socio-economic structure (Short description) Population, economic activities, unemployment rate, housing demand, social infrastructure, water supply and sanitation, power supply. 2.16 Interested and affected parties 2.17 Industrial activity (types of industries present, waste purification, - by industry/ third party, by local authority) Part 3: Water supply 3.1 Water use 3.1.1 Sources of water (local authority, river, boreholes, sea, irrigation board or water board, use of excess ground water, recycled waste(internal source, eg. Cooling water), recycled waste (external source, e.g. sewage waste) (In all above cases the average daily/monthly and maximum daily/monthly quantities are required) Page 4 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 144 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023144 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 3.1.2 Yearly usage patterns (e.g., more in summer than winter) 3.1.3 Yearly water use 3.1.4 Water rights (Legal documents) (riparian rights, public or private water, entitlements, water court orders, quotas, agreements) Part4: Description of Reticulation system 4.1 Percentage of area served which is un-sewered. 4.1.1 How is this area serviced: (pit latrines bucket system, conservancy tanks, septic tank sand French drains) 4.2 Percentage of the area which is sewered or to be sewered 4.2.1 What type of network is in place/will be installed e (standard reticulation, small bore system) 4.2.2 Location of sewers e midblock e standard 4.3 Nature of sewage 4.3.1Domestic component —projections (no. of persons) Population | Yearx | Year x+5 | Year x+10 | Year x15 Year x+20 1 High Income Permanent Low Income Permanent | | ~ + ; + + Holiday Makers 4.3.2 Industrial component e daily volumes/expected volume treated e type of industrial waste (mainly organic, organic, heavy metals, mixture) e names of industries contributing to the volume (and locally treated) including problem constituents received from each Page 5 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 145STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 145 4.4 Hydraulic and organic loading 4.4.1 Hydraulic loading (High-income, low income, holiday makers, industrial component) 4.4.2CODload (g/day) 4.4.3 Total Nitrogen as TKN (g/day) 4.4.4 Phosphate as P (g/day) 4.4.5 Peak dry weather flow factor —- Xx Normal DWF 4.4.6 Peak wet weather flow factor— Xx Peak DWF Part 5: Description of Sewage Treatment works and Classification §.1 Inlet works (screens, grit channels and flow measurement) 5.1.1 Method of disposal of screenings and grit, (e.g. by burial, incineration, etc.) 5.1.2 Location of the disposal site and/or the name of the solid waste dump 5.1.3 Method of flow measurement §.2 Primary sedimentation tanks: 5.2.1 What is the nominal upward flow rates for: e average dry weather (m°/hr) e peak storm flow(m*/hr) 5.3 Septic tanks (number of septic tanks and volume of each, average retention time in the tank(s)at average dry weather flow(hours),average depth of tank(s)(m), (proposed) methods of periodical desludging, methods of disposal of the sludge so removed, method of disposal of the overflow, if not to further processing, e.g. to French drains, soak-away, etc.). 5.4 Biological filtration systems (Cubic metre of settled sewage per cubic metre of media per day (m*/day), number of gramsof'4 hour PV” per cubic metre of media per day (g/m*/day)) 5.5 Activated sludge systems—where applicable, give proprietary names: State the: 5.5.1 Type of system and basic design information; 5.5.2 Method of operation; and 5.5.3 Method of phosphate removal, if any. Page 6 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 146 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023146 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 5.6 Humus tanks or secondary sedimentation tanks: 5.6.1 What is the nominal upward flow rate for: e average dry weather flow (m*/hr) e peak storm flow (m*“hr) §.7 Sludge handling: 5.7.1 State the quantity of wet sludge (to be produced per day) (m* 5.7.2 State the method of treatment of surplus activated sludge discharged, prior to its disposal on land or to drying beds or by other means 5.7.3 State the relative digester capacity (m*/capita) 5.7.4 State the total digester capacity (m”*) 5.7.5 How is the supernatant liquid (to be) disposed of 5.7.6 If land disposal of wet sludge is (to be) used, state the area of land (ha) 5.7.7 State the relative capacity (m°/capita) of any sludge drying beds 5.7.8 State the total area (m*) of any sludge drying beds 5.7.9 How is drainage from the beds or other separators (to be) dealt with? 5.7.10 What other means are (to be) used for dealing with digested or any other sludge? 5.7.11 How is dried sludge (to be) finally disposed of, e.g. on land, by incineration, etc.? 5.8 Oxidation Pond systems: 5.8.1 Describe any pre-treatment units ahead of the ponds and state their capacity 5.8.2 State the number of ponds in the system, their depth and surface area for each 5.8.3 Give the sequence of flow through the pond system 5.8.4 What is the: e average dry weather flow (m*/hr) e peak storm flow (m*hr) of the pond system, if any? 5.8.5 Where is the outflow (to be) directed to, e.g. evaporation ponds, irrigation, etc. 5.9 Tertiary treatment —state basic design details, where applicable for: 5.9.1 Micromesh screens 5.9.2 Rapid gravity sand filters 5.9.3 Slows and filters 5.9.4 Hamlin filters 5.9.5 Reed bed systems 5.9.6 Maturation Pond system, (i.e. the number of ponds, the sequence in which they are used (e.g. in series), the retention time in each pond (days) and the total capacity of the ponds (m?)) 5.9.7 Phosphate removal — give details of the method and of the basic design Page 7 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 147STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 147 5.9.8 Disinfection of the final effluent — (if by chlorination, give details of the method and the contact time in the pond or contact tank; if by any other method, UV light, ozone, etc., give details of use, including the period of application and the intensity) 5.9.9 Any other tertiary treatment 5.10 Classification of works and operators 5.10.1 Is the works classified? 5.10.2 Are all operators classified? (-request relevant forms for classification of both the works and the operators in terms of the present Regulation No. R2834 from (012)336 7547) 5.11 Fencing around the works— describe. Part 6: Water and Materials Balance Diagram (Supply a flow diagram showing all inputs and outputs (including materials, chemicals, wastes, sludge’s, solid waste etc.) Part 7: Management Systems and Pollution Prevention Methods 7.1 Description of hierarchy of operating staff 7.2 Availability of mechanical maintenance staff 7.3 Availability of electrical maintenance staff 7.4 Availability of process control staff and/or process consultants 7.5 Are there a set of drainage by-laws in place (if so, attach a copy) e are there by-laws actively administered 7.6 Technology — (This must be answered considering the description of the environment and the environmental impacts) 7.6.1 Is the waste treatment process the best option to protect the described environment motivate 7.6.2 Is the disposal practice the best option — motivate 7.6.3 Is the best available technology in use (best environmental option) - motivate 7.6.4 What is the alternative option of treatment and disposal? 7.6.5 Why was the proposed/existing option chosen? 7.7 WQ Operational Management Plan 7.7.1 What are the chances of a system failure? 7.7.2 What are the implications of such failure? 7.7.3 What safety factors have been used? 7.7.4 What is the management and maintenance plans? 7.7.5 Availability of standby/spare equipment? 7.7.6 What is the accident and emergency action plans? 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PART 8: DISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTE AND SLUDGE Description of solid waste 8.1.1 Solid waste e quantity (tons per day, tons per year) 8.1.2 Analyses of solid waste (composition and percentages) Description of sludge e quantity (tons per day, tons per year) 8.2.1 Analyses of sludge 8.2.2 Classification of sludge according to the Guidelines: Permissible Utilisation and Disposal of Sewage Sludge, Edition 1 August 1997. 8.2.3 Disposal to ponds/ lagoons Groundwater monitoring 8.2.4 Land disposal © (Irrigation, Composting, Analyses of soils, Onsite/Off site, Description of groundwater monitoring) 8.2.5 Description of contracts for removal of sludge PART 9: FINAL WASTE DISPOSAL EVALUATION land, ponds/dams and or irrigation, groundwater, recharging of aquifers, surface water, estuaries or lagoons, sea, surf zone, deep sea pipeline, air -— evaporation, municipal works or private contractor, contained areas, mined out areas(underground) The waste disposal practice needs to be fully evaluated taking into account various norms and standards. It is imperative that the practice is shown to have a minimal environmental impact and that the practice has the minimum effect on the health and interest of other water users in the environment.) Quantity (number of days discharged, average m*per day/maximum and peak, average m*per year/maximum and peak) Page 9 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 149 9.2 9.3 STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 149 Land disposal—-ponds or dams 9.2.1 Waste quality analyses (pH/ conductivity’ suspended solids (SS)/ COD/ NH/ NO/ Ortho phosphate (asP) /Faecal coli) 9.2.2 What is the waste quantity e — daily volumes e — monthly volumes for each month 9.2.3 What is the geology under-lying the dams 9.2.4 What is the depth of the water table? 9.2.5 What is the slope of the site 9.2.6 What is the average monthly evaporation and rainfall ¢ monthly totals 9.2.7 Calculate the positive/negative monthly evaporation rate using all the above information 9,2.8 Calculate the size of the ponds required. Take into account the waste that was stored during months of negative evaporation rates. 9.2.9 What is the situation of the dams with regard to? (Rivers/ boreholes/ use/ yield/ quality/ springs/fountains/ natural depressions/ urban areas/ dwellings) 9.2.10 Is the dam site protected from ingress of storm water 9.2.11 What is the use of ground water in the vicinity (Domestic/ agricultural/ industrial/ recreational/ environmental) 9.2.12 Have the dams been sealed with e plastic liners e bentonite or other clay 9.2.13 Are there seepage collection drains and returns pumps 9.2.14 Describe the leakage detection and monitoring systems in place Land disposal - Irrigation areas 9.3.1 Waste quality analyses (pH/ conductivity) suspended solids (SS)/ COD/ NH/ NO/ Ortho phosphate(asP) /Feacalcoli) 9.3.2 What is the waste quantity? e daily volumes e monthly total for each month Page 10 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 150 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023150 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 9.3.3. What is the average monthly evaporation and rainfall? 9.3.4 What is the crop to be irrigated 9.3.5 What is the crop factor 9.3.6 What type of irrigation method issued (flood or overhead?) e how many overhead sprayers are in place? e how many days are in an irrigation cycle (attach an irrigation design layout and management plan) 9.3.7 What is the irrigation/application efficiency? 9.3.8 Determine the monthly crop irrigation requirements. 9.3.9 What is the permeability and infiltration rate of the soil profile 9.3.10 What is the slope of the irrigation area 9.3.11 What is the root depth of the soil 9.3.12 What is the underlying geology 9.3.13 Calculate the size of the irrigation area required. Take into account the irrigation of waste that was stored during months of negative evaporation rates. 9.3.14 What is the depth of the water table (Summer/ winter) 9.3.15 Quality of the ground water (macro analyses - major anions and cations) 9.3.16 Slope of the irrigation area 9.3.17 Direction of groundwater flow 9.3.18 Situation of the area with regard to: (Rivers/ boreholes/ use/ yield/ quality/ springs/fountains/ natural depressions/ urban areas/ dwellings) 9.3.19 What is groundwater in the vicinity used for? (Domestic/ agricultural/ industrial/ recreational/ environmental) 9.3.20 Are there environmental protection methods in place such as: e storm water cut-off trenches above the site e cut-off canals below the site 9.3.21 What soil amendments are done per season to sustain soil fertility and permeability 9.3.22 Soil evaluation (analyses) 9.4 Disposal to groundwater 9.4.1 Waste volume 9.4.2 Waste quality analyses (pH/ conductivity/ suspended solids(SS)/ COD/ NH/ NO/ Ortho phosphate(asP) /Feacal coli) 9.4.3 Depth of groundwater 9.4.4 Yield of groundwater (1000 m radius of disposal area) 9.4.5 Quality of groundwater (macro analyses - major anions and cations) 9.4.6 Potential use of groundwater (Domestic /agricultural/ stock watering/ irrigation/ industrial) 9.4.7 Critical quality component Page 11 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 151 9.5 9.6 9.7 9.8 STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 Disposal to surface water 9.5.1 Quantity of waste 9.5.2 Annual discharge pattern 9.5.3 Name of minor river catchment e area of catchment, mean monthly run-off, quality of river upstream of discharge 9.5.4 Waste quality analyses (pH/ conductivity/ suspended solids (SS)/ COD/ NH/ NO/ Ortho phosphate(asP) /Feacal colli) 9.5.5 Established use of river (domestic/ agricultural/ industrial/ recreational/ environmental) 9.5.6 Establish the applicable WQ Criteria 9.5.7 Establish the critical components 9.5.8 Name of major river catchment (*Collect same information as for minor catchment) 9.5.9 Quality of minor catchment before discharge into major catchment (analyses) 95.10 Quality of major catchment river upstream of Minor River (analyses) 9.5.11 Quality of major catchment river downstream of confluence of Minor River 9.5.12 Mean monthly run-off of major catchment upstream of Minor River 9.5.13 Describe the RWQO’s for the total catchment 9.5.14 Calculate Waste Load Allocations (WLA’s)and the effect which the discharge will have on the REQO (Receiving Environmental Quality Objectives) Discharge to lagoon and estuary —This discharge could have an impact similar to surface or sea discharge. The questions related to surface discharge will be applicable. Disposal by Evaporation: (Evaporation occurs within a process of because of excess heat, or in cooling towers or in specially designed dams where it is promoted. If evaporation is promoted by means of an evaporation pond system, then the points that have to be addressed are the same as mentioned under section 9.2) Municipal or private waste purification plants other than works being evaluated) 9.8.1 Name of the plant 9.8.2 Name of the owner 9.8.3. Address, telephone, and fax no. and name of contact person 9.8.4 Registration number of works (if applicable 9.8.5 Letters of acceptance of the waste by the owner of the works (attach a copy of the agreement for the delivery and acceptance of the waste) 9.8.6 Purification plant compliance record 9.8.7 Are there any quality acceptance limits in operation, e.g. Drainage by-laws 9.8.8 Are there any critical components in the raw waste (identify) 9.8.9 Effect of acceptance of the raw waste on the compliance record of the purification plant (indicate on a plan-ona1:50000—map) Page 12 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 151 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 152 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023152 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 Sewage treatment works e municipal (local authority) ¢ other e describe Re-use e agriculture/ industrial/ municipal/ other Land « dams/ponds/evaporation ¢ irrigation only e dams/ponds/irrigation Storm water drains e name of nearest water course Watercourse/river e name e name of greater catchment river Estuary e name of estuary Sea e name of nearest town or beach Disposal to solid waste disposal site e name Groundwater (recharge) e name of nearest user e name of farm or district Part 10: Recommendations from other Interested Parties (To be submitted with the application) 10.1 Department of National Health 10.2 Department of Environmental Affairs 10.3. South African Bureau of Standards 10.4 Nature Conservation Bodies 10.5 Regional Government Institutions 10.6 Local Government Institutions 10.7 Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Page 13 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 153STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 153 10.8 Department of Mineral Resources 10.9 Department of Energy 10.10 Other specialists 10.11 Non-governmental Organisations 10.12 Interested and Affected Parties 10.13 Public Participation Part 11: WATER TREATMENT PLANT (POTABLE USE) 11.1. Summary of the scheme 11.1.1 Background 11.1.2 Design/ scheme layout 11.1.2 Levels of service 11.2 Population projections for a period of 20 years 11.3. Water resource and water availability 11.4 Existing uses 11.5 Water Demand analysis 11.6 Type of reticulation PART12: WASTE WATER TREATMENT WORKS AND WATER TREATMENT WORKS (CONCLUSION) The conclusion should contain a concise request for the licence required and should include accurately completed licence application forms*obtainable from the Responsible authority. *NOTE in order for the DWS to expedite the application in a shorter time as possible the correct information is essential. PART13: REFERENCES AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (References to back up the information supplied will be added as annexures under this section, e.g): 13.1 Geo-hydrological Report 13.2 Signed Civil Engineering Design Report Page 14 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 154 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023154 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 2. 2.1 2.1.1 2.1.2 2.1.3 2.1.4 2.1.5 2.2 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3 2.2.4 2.2.5 2.3 2.3.1 2.3.2 3.3.3 2.4 2.4.1 2.4.2 2.4.3 2.4.4 2.4.5 2.4.6 AGRICULTURE TECHNICAL REPORT OR BUSINESS PLAN Introduction Background Applicant details including ownership structure Project justification / industry overview and scope of the project Specific project objectives Summary of the project and authorisations required The project area General Location and access Summary of the project Social arrangements 2.2.4.1 Administration 2.2.4.2 Settlement 2.2.4.3 Beneficiaries and interested and affected parties 2.2.4.4 Land ownership and properties on which water activities will be take place 2.2.4.5 Socio-economics Physiognomy 2.2.5.1 Climate 2.2.5.2 Water resources and water availability 2.2.5.3 Land and soils 2.2.5.4 Existing infrastructure Water and waste management framework Summary of all water uses and Annexure of forms Existing lawful water uses, generally authorized water uses, exemptions New water uses to be authorised Agricultural development and production plan Current crop/animal management practices Proposed cropping/ animal production System operations/ herd management programme Production targets Crop/ Animal water requirements estimates Marketing plan Page 15 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 155STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 155 2.5 Water resources development plan 2.5.1 Water demand analysis 2.5.2 Water abstraction 2.5.3 Water supply plan to the production facilities 2.5.4 Water balance 2.6 Technical design (Irrigation/drainage/animal facilities) plan 2.6 Scheme layout/ Animal handling facilities layout 2.7 ‘Facility planning 2.7.1 Existing infrastructure 2.7.2 Infrastructure requirements 2.7.3 Roads, water, electricity and telecommunications 2.8 Financing plan 2.8.1 Capital cost estimates 2.8.2 Source of funds 2.8.3 Operational costs APPENDICES AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION Undertaking of water uses fike taking of water from a water resource and storing water for agriculture is likely to trigger other water uses. The applicant must adhere to requirements for such activities and compile requisite technical reports like; e Hydrology and Geohydrological report e Wetland and watercourse impact studies — undertaking of taking and storing water uses is likely to trigger other water uses such as Section 21 (c) and (i). This can be if the project entail activities listed below: e Civil designs for dams and pump stations e Watercourse crossings, Page 16 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 156 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023156 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 3. 3.1 STREAM FLOW REDUCTION ACTIVITY REPORT Background information Profile of the applicant will be covered in the application forms (DW756/769 or DW758/771) 3.2 vii. viii. xi. xii. xiii. xiv. 3.4 Existing lawful water uses and authorisations for the property Pre 72 Authorizations Permit Number Licence Number Location of the proposed activity and site description Province, District and local Municipality, Tribal Authority or village Property (farm name, the number, portion and the full extent of property) Water Management Area and Quaternary Catchment GPS coordinates of the area applied for Topographical Map. Current state of the proposed site (Grassland, cultivated land (recently/ currently cultivated and that cultivated more than 10years ago), Jungle afforestation, Virgin land, Other formal forestry, other), Climate (Rainfall and Temperature) Watercourses affected by the activity such as wetlands, rivers and lakes, etc Soil Characteristics (depth and form) Slope description Land preparation methods in relation to soil characteristics and slope gradient of the proposed area Accessibility of the site in terms of the road infrastructure Proximity of proposed activity to other Land Users Servitudes running through the property Description of the activity Purpose of the applied water use Target Market (description, location,) Area (ha) and Crop type (genus) Planting and harvesting plan Start date and life span of the Activity Page 17 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 157 3.5 3.6 STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 Marketing plan Identified target market Off take agreement Marketing channels Water use impacts and mitigations Watercourses (e.g., delineation, buffering, erosion/ sedimentation, other) Watercourse crossings (e.g., proposed method of crossing, design, rehabilitation and maintenance) SFRA jungle (eradication, maintenance & control, other) Control of SFRA spread outside the demarcated area Impact on downstream users Other i. Detailed Site-Specific Management Plan Watercourses Watercourse crossings SFRA jungle Control! of SFRA spread outside the demarcated area Impact on downstream users Other Grower financing/Support plan Start-up Capital, training /capacity building Proof of authorizations from DEA and DAFF SAHRA authorization Copy of Basic assessment or Environmental Impact Study Proof of public participation process Contracts/Agreements on Beneficiation between the company and community, Note: Undertaking of Section 21(d) is likely to trigger other water uses such as Section 21 (c) and (i). This can be if the project entail activities listed below: Watercourse crossings, Planting within 1:100-year flood line of watercourses, Planting within the riparian zone and Planting within 32m from the edge of a watercourse Planting in a radius of 500m of a wetland. The applicant will need to adhere to section 21 (c) and (i) requirements for the above activities. Page 18 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 157 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 158 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023158 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 4. INTEGRATED WATER AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT REPORT 4.1. Introduction 4.1.1 Activity Background 4.1.2 Regional setting and location of activity 4.1.3 Property description 4.1.4 Purpose of IWWMP 4.2 Conceptualization of activity 4.2.1 Description of activity 4.2.2 Extent of activity 4.2.3 Key activity related processes and products 4.2.4 Activity life description 4.2.5 Activity infrastructure description 4.2.6 Key water uses and waste streams 4.2.7 Organisational structure of activity 4.2.8 Business and corporate policies 4.3 Regulatory water and waste management framework 4.3.1. Summary of all water uses 4.3.2 Existing lawful water uses 4.3.3 Relevant exemptions 4.3.4 Generally authorized water uses 4.3.5 New water uses to be licensed 4.3.6 Waste management activity (NEMWA) 4.3.7 Waste related authorisations 4.3.8 Other authorisation (EIAs, EMPs, RODs, Regulations) 4.4 Present Environmental Situation 4.4.1 Climate 4.4.2 Regional Climate Rainfall 4.4.3 Evaporation 4.4.4 Surface Water 4.4.5 Water Management Area 4.4.6 Surface Water Hydrology 4.4.7 Surface Water Quality 4.4.8 Mean Annual Runoff (MAR) 4.4.9 Resources Class and River Health Receiving Water Quality Objectives and Reserve 4.4.10 Surface Water User Survey Page 19 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 159STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 4.4.11 Sensitive Areas Survey 4.4.12 Groundwater 4.4.13 Aquifer Characterisation 4.4.15 Hydro-census 4.4.16 Potential Pollution Source Identification 4.4.17 Groundwater Model 4.4.18 Socio-economic environment 4.5 Analysis and characterization of the water use activity 4.5.1 Site delineation for characterization 4.5.2 Water and waste management 4.5.3 Process water 4.5.4 Storm water 4.5.5 Groundwater 45.6 Waste 4.5.7 Operational Management 4.5.8 Organisational Structure 45.9 Resources and competence 4.5.10 Education and training 4.5.11 Internal and external communication 4.5.12 Awareness raising 4.5.13 Monitoring and control 4.5.14 Surface water monitoring 4.5.15 Groundwater monitoring 4.5.16 Bio monitoring 4.5.17 Waste monitoring 4.5.18 Risk assessment / Best Practice Assessment 4.5.19 Issues and responses from public consultation process 4.5.20 Matters requiring attention / problem statement 4.5.21 Assessment of level and confidence of information 4.6 Water and Waste Management No. 48630 4.6.1 Water and waste management philosophy (process water, stormwater, groundwater and waste) 4.6.2 Strategies (process water, stormwater, groundwater and waste) 4.6.3 Performance objectives / goais 4.6.4 Measures to achieve and sustain performance objectives 4.6.5 Option analyses and motivation for implementation of preferred options (optional) 4.6.6 IWWMP action plan 4.6.7 Control and monitoring 4.6.8 Monitoring of change in baseline (environment) information (Surface water, groundwater and bio-monitoring Page 20 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 159 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 160 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023160 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 4.6.9 Audit and report on performance measures 4.6.10 Audit and report on relevance of IWWMP action plan 4.7 Conclusion 4.7.1 Regulatory status of activity 4.7.2 Statement of water uses requiring authorisation, dispensing with licensing requirement and possible exemption from regulation 4.8 References 4.9 Appendices: Specialist Studies 4.9.1 Geohydrology 4.9.2 Civil design 4.9.3 Wetland delineation report Page 21 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 161STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 5. GEOHYDROLOGY REPORT 5.1 Introduction 5.1.1 Geographical setting 5.1.2 Topography and drainage 5.1.3 Climate 5.2 Scope of Work 5.2.1 Methodology 5.2.2 Desk study 5.2.3 Hydro-census 5.2.4 Geophysical survey and results 5.2.5 Drilling and siting of boreholes 5.2.6 Aquifer testing 5.2.7 Sampling and chemical analysis 5.2.8 Groundwater recharge calculations 5.2.9 Groundwater modelling 5.2.10 Groundwater availability assessment 5.3 Prevailing groundwater conditions 5.3.1 Geology 5.3.2 Regional geology 5.3.3 Local geology 5.3.4 Acid generation capacity 5.3.5 Hydrogeology 5.3.6 Unsaturated zone 5.3.7 Saturated zone 5.3.8 Hydraulic conductivity 5.3.9 Groundwater levels 5.3.10 Groundwater potential contaminants 5.3.11 Groundwater quality 5.4 Aquifer Characterisation 5.4.1 Groundwater vulnerability 5.4.2 Aquifer classification 5.4.3 Aquifer protection classification Page 22 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No. 48630 161 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 162 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023162 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 5.5 5.5.1 5.5.2 5.5.3 5.5.4 5.5.5 5.5.6 5.5.7 5.6 5.6.1 5.6.2 5.6.3 5.7 5.7.1 5.7.2 5.7.2.1 ยง.7.2.2 5.7.2.3 5.7.2.4 5.8 5.8.1 5.8.2 5.8.3 5.8.4 5.8.5 5.9 5.9.1 5.9.1.1 5.9.1.2 5.9.1.3 Groundwater Modelling Software model choice Model set-up and boundaries Groundwater elevation and gradient Geometric structure of the model Groundwater sources and sinks Conceptual model Numerical model Results of the model Pre-facility (Mining/industry/ Wastewater treatment plant, etc) During facility (mining/ Industry/ Wastewater treatment plant) operations Post-facility (mining/ Industry/ Wastewater treatment plant) operation Geohydrologica! Impacts Construction phase 5.7.1.1. Impacts on Groundwater Quantity 5.7.1.2 Impacts on Groundwater Quality 5.7.1.3 Groundwater Management Operational phase Impacts on Groundwater Quantity Impacts on Groundwater Quality Impacts on Surface Water Groundwater Management Decommissioning phase Post-mining phase Groundwater Quantity Groundwater Quality Cumulative Impacts Groundwater Management Groundwater monitoring system Groundwater monitoring network Source, plume, impact and background monitoring System response monitoring network Monitoring frequency Page 23 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 163STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 163 5.9.2 Monitoring parameters 5.9.3 Monitoring boreholes 5.10 Groundwater Environmental Management Programme 5.10.1. Current groundwater conditions 5.10.2 Predicted impacts of facility (mining) 5.10.3. Mitigation measures 5.10.3.1Lowering of groundwater levels during facility operation (Mining/Industry/ Wastewater treatment plant, etc 10.3.2 Rise of groundwater levels post- facility operation (Mining/Industry/ Wastewater treatment plant, etc 10.3.3 Spread of groundwater pollution post- facility operation (Mining/Industry/ Wastewater treatment plant, etc 5.11 Post Closure Management Plan 5.11.1 Remediation of physical activity 5.11.2 Remediation of storage facilities 5.11.3 Remediation of environmental impacts 5.11.4 Remediation of water resources impacts 5.11.5 Backfilling of the pits. 5.12 Conclusion and Recommendations Page 24 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 164 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023164 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 6. WETLAND DELINEATION REPORT 6.1 Introduction 6.1.1 Terms of reference 6.1.2 Knowledge gaps 6.1.3 Study area 6.1.4 Expertise of the specialist 6.1.5 Aims and objectives 6.2 Methodology 6.2.1 Wetland identification and mapping 6.2.2 Wetland delineation 6.2.3 Wetland functional assessment 6.2.4 Determining the ecological integrity of the wetlands 6.2.5 Determining the Present Ecological State of wetlands 6.2.6 Determining the Ecological Importance and Sensitivity of wetlands 6.2.7 Ecological classification and description 6.3 Results 6.3.1 Wetland delineation 6.3.2 Wetland unit identification 6.3.3. Wetland unit setting 6.3.4 Wetland soils 6.3.5 Description of wetland type 6.3.6 General functional description of wetland types 6.3.7 Wetland ecological functional assessment 6.3.8 The ecological health assessment of the opencast mining area 6.3.9 The PES assessment of the remaining wetland areas 6.3.10 The EIS assessment of the remaining wetland areas 6.4 Impact assessment discussions 6.5 Conclusions and recommendations 6.6 References 6.6.1 The reports listed below contain the standardised and accepted methods that must be used for determining the various aspects of assessments during the WUA process related to wetlands: 1) Wetland and riparian habitat delineation document (DWS report on DWS website); 2) Wetland Buffer Guideline (SANBI WRC project and Report, on DWS website) 3) Wetland Offset (WRC report TT660/16; on DWS website) 4) High Risk Wetland Atlas (WRC Report TT659/16, on DWS website) 5) Wetland Rehabilitation in mining landscapes (WRC Report TT658/16, on DWS website) 6) Risk Assessment Protocol and associated Matrix (DWS document on DWS Website) Page 25 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 165STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 7.1 7.1.1 7.1.2 7.2 7.2.1 7.2.2 7.2.3 7.2.4 7.3 7.3.1 7.4 7.4.1 7.5 7.5.1 7.5.2 7.6 7.6.1 7.6.2 7.6.3 7.6.4 7.7 7.7.1 MINE CLOSURE/REHABILITATION PLAN Introduction Background Objectives of report Project Description Locality Environment Community Mine plan and infrastructure Legal obligation and comments Legislation Closure planning Site-specific closure and activity Rehabilitation and closure activities Progressive rehabilitation Decommission and establishment Maintenance and monitoring Vegetation and establishment and soil nutrients Groundwater monitoring Surface water monitoring Record-keeping and reporting Rehabilitation and Closure Annexure Detailed closure costing Page 26 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za No. 48630 165 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 166 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023166 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 8.1 8.2 8.3 8.4 PUBLIC PARTICIPATION REPORT Introduction 8.1.1 Objectives of the public participation 8.1.2 Identification of interested and affected parties Notification of interested and affected parties 8.2.1 Method of notification 8.2.2 Proof of notification Notification of interested and affected parties of reports and other studies 8.3.1 Interested and affected parties 8.3.2 Access and opportunity to comment on all written submissions 8.3.3 Response to comments received: feedback to interested and affected parties 8.3.4 Disclosure of interested and affected parties interests 8.3.5 Notifying interested and affected parties of the decision Record of issues raised 8.4.1 Addressing the comments and concerns raised by the interested and affected parties 8.4.2 Conclusions and recommendations 27 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 167STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 9. CIVIL DESIGN — MINIMUM INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS Minimum Information Requirements: (1) Covering letter containing the following detail: Regional Office / Proto CMA / CMA: .......cccccccecces cre ccsscseeeeerseerereeresssassnasraesiaserestsesenerisesoeereseraeeeey Case Officer Details: NAM? occ cececccscecccccsscesecnecesssaccececessseeesecceseesessssscececeuseaaneeeeeeseceressuuesssccessiuusnesesesrereesinereerteneesessers Project Identification: ......... 2.0... cee cce cee eee cee cee cae nne ss MC, SOs wes ees enanescerenassewrseseunscgeres cas Name of License Applicant: 2.0.00... cee cecccesseecencensceetssseeececsevcnsesonsussebsssnaestsearenassesteseterseerseasereeees Name of the Development: «0.00... ..0....00ccccee cee cee cee cee cee eee cer eee gaa eee presen setbae cre epeneseecereus ree ersyers Property Details: 00.0... .0. 0. cee cccccecneeee cee cee cte ree cee pbesuecercueeseseesuu eee cereurrrenea tee geseaneregiseseers res Quaternary Catchment: 00.0.0... ccceee cre cceree eres ane cos cee sce eee cenenes eet oe DEM ee see eeseeren ress Water uses identified in terms of Section 21 (NWA, Act 36 of 1998): 00 20... cece cee cece eens (2) Design report and drawings are to be signed by PrEng; giving name, registration number and status of registration (3) The technical report, be it a design report or IWWMP is to be to a sufficiently advanced stage of design to demonstrate compliance with engineering norms and standards as prescribed by the Engineering Professions Act, Act 46 of 2000, Board Notices, 41 of 2017 and 138 of 2015 as amended and the Technical Advisory Note: Stage of Design required for statutory review in support of license considerations by authorities. (4) The technical report content should concisely demonstrate compliance with the Norms and Standards of the profession for infrastructure activating water uses for which guidance on standards to be complied with is provided in the Technical Advisory Note: Specialist Reports on Civil Design in support of water use, waste management and/or mining license applications. (5) For water uses 21 f, g & j: The pollutant risk is to be assessed in accordance with the NEMWA Regulations 2013 and NEMWA Regulations 2015 (as amended) as a minimum (6) The life span or service life of the activity is to be identified which is made up of the operating and post-closure (polluting or rehabilitation) periods. (7) For facilities/developments requiring a Section 21 g water use license and/or 28 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 167 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 168 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023168 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 waste management license, the report and drawings shall demonstrate compliance with the performance based regulations of NEMWA for which guidance is provided on both design and construction quality assurance at the following links: e Design: http://sawic.environment.gov.za/documents/13828.pdf e Construction Quality Assurance: http://sawic.environment.gov.za/documents/12496. pdf and http://sawic.environment.gov.za/documents/12493. pdf (8)Engineering drawings shall be legible to the naked eye when printed as an A3 size. (9) Applicants shall take responsibility for reports and drawings submitted by them or on their behalf and shall exclude disclaimers of any form. 29 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 169STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 169 10. MINIMUM INFORMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR A WATER USE LICENCE APPLICATION FOR UNCONVENTIONAL GAS ACTIVITIES 30 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 170 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023170 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 10.1 PREAMBLE This Minimum Requirement document is a decision support system and will be used for the evaluation of water use application for controlled activities (i.e. unconventional gas activities) in terms of the water protection principles. The document has been compiled to respond to unconventional gas activities which are a complex and unknown technology and it would serve well to create guidance which responds in with a fit-for-purpose approach. 31 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 171STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 10.2. DEFINITIONS This section covers aif definitions including those of the regulations and potential licences for ease of use in these Minimum Requirements with respect to the Unconventional Gas Regulations, any word or expression to which a meaning has been assigned in the Act shall have that meaning and, unless the context otherwise indicates “activity” means prospecting, exploration operation or production operation as defined in the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002) including all associated stockpiles, waste management infrastructure, dams and sidings under control of a permit holder. “alternatives” in relation to a proposed activity, means different means of meeting the general purpose and requirements of the activity, which may include alternatives to— (a) the property on which or location where it is possible to undertake the activity; the type of activity to be undertaken; (b) the design or layout of the activity; (c) the technology to be used in the activity; the operational aspects of the activity; and the option of not implementing the activity; “appraisal” means the assessment of the potential, economic viability, properties and extent of a discovered reservoir through the acquisition of more data from the drilling and testing of wells. This phase follows immediately after successful expioration; “baseline water resource assessment” means the identification and characterisation of all potentially affected water resources pre-stimulation. This characterisation of the water resource includes the quality and quantity of the water resources within the target area by means of a hydrocensus or any other required assessment methods with a minimum of three km radius 32 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 171 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 172 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023172 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 from the furthest point of potential horizontal drilling or as determined in an environmental impact assessment process by an independent specialist(s); “baseline monitoring” means monitoring of key indicators to establish reference conditions of potentially affected water resources prior to stimulation (pre-exploration and production exposure) to form the basis for a change over time assessment; “borehole” includes a dug well, excavation, or any other artificially constructed or improved underground cavity which can be used for the purpose of intercepting, collecting or storing water in or removing water from an aquifer; observing and collecting data and information on water in an aquifer; or recharging an aquifer. “coalbed methane" means petroleum (in any state) occurring naturally in strata associated with coal; “continuous monitoring” means monitoring of the quantity and quality of potentially affected water resources that takes place on a continuous basis throughout all phases of operations including post-decommissioning as per the monitoring plan; “controlled activity" means the controlled activity declared by the Minister by notice in the Government Gazette No. 39299, Notice 999 of 2015 in terms of section 38 of the Act in respect of the exploration and production of onshore naturally occurring hydrocarbons that requires stimulation, including hydraulic fracturing and underground gasification, to extract, and any activity incidental thereto that may impact detrimentally on the water resource; “cumulative impact” in relation to an activity, means the impact of an activity that in itself may not be significant, but may become: significant when added to the existing and potential impact eventuating from similar, auxiliary or related activities or undertakings in the area; “designated agency" means the Petroleum Agency South Africa; “exploration” means the acquisition and processing of data or any other activity with the intention of locating an economically viable regulated substance. This definition includes the 33 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 173STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 appraisal phase of any controlled activity, developing conceptual geological and geo hydrological models and drilling of exploration wells; “exploration work programme” means the approved exploration work programme indicating the operations to be conducted on the exploration area during the validity of the exploration right, including the details regarding the area to be targeted during exploration (landowner consent, site description details with coordinates of planned exploration and monitoring wells), exploration activities, phases, equipment to be used and estimated expenditures and timeframes for the different exploration activities and phases; “event” means an incident or situation which occurs in a particular place at a particular time as a result of a controlled activity, and originating from a seismic event; “geosite” is a data collection point that has a particular geological and/or geohydrological significance. This may include a borehole, drain, dug well, lateral/radial arm collector, mine, seepage pond, sinkhole, spring, tunnel, and well point. “groundwater” means water found in the subsurface in the saturated zone below the water table; “horizontal edge of an exploration well” means the furthest underground reach of a horizontal well; “horizontal weil” means a well where the wellbore is drilled vertically to a kick-off depth beyond which the wellbore is deviated to run parallel to the target formation. Consideration is given to a deviated well; “hydraulic fracturing” means injecting fracturing fluids into the target formation through the exploration or production well at a force exceeding the parting pressure of the rock to induce fractures through which naturally occurring hydrocarbons can flow, and applicable tore fracturing; “flow-back" means all hydraulic fracturing fluid and other fluids that return to the surface after hydraulic fracturing, or other, stimulations have been completed and prior to the well being placed into production; 34 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 173 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 174 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023174 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 “fracturing fluid” means the mixture of the base fiuid and all the hydraulic fracturing additives used to perform hydraulic fracturing; “geophysical survey” means the systematic collection of geophysical data for assessing subsurface conditions using sensing instruments to collect data from above or below the Earth's surface; “hydraulic fracturing programme” means a programme developed based on risk assessment and describes control and mitigation measures for fracture containment and for any potential induced seismicity during shale gas extraction and coalbed methane extraction; “hydrocensus” means the systematic collection of information related to all water resource features potentially affected within target area; “hydropedotogy” refers to the interactive relationship between soil and water; “Interested and Affected Parties (IAPs)" means a group/s of people who have a concern about a particular development, project, policy or action and who need to be consulted during the process of decision making; “incident” means an incident as defined in Section 20(1) of NWA arising from the controlled activity as conducted under a licence in which a substance (a) pollutes or has the potential to pollute a water resource; or (b) has, or is likely to have, a detrimental effect on a water resource; “incidental activity” includes all operations and activities reasonably necessary for undertaking the controlled activity, including— (a) the drilling of wells that will be stimulated; (b) the injection of water or some other substance into a natural reservoir in order to enhance production of petroleum or another regulated substance; (c) the processing of substances recovered from a well; 35 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 175STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 175 (d) the onsite treatment of wastewater including but not limited to flow-back and produced water; “identifier” means boreholes and exploration and production wells that follow a numeric system. “independent specialist” means a person who provides specialist services and who is able to provide independent and autonomous opinions and has no business, financial, personal or other interest in the activity, application or appeal in respect of which that person is appointed other than fair remuneration for work performed in connection with that activity or that there are no circumstances that may compromise the objectivity of that specialists; “integrated water and waste management plan” means a plan as contemplated in terms of Regulation GN704; “interflow" The rapid flow of water along essentially unsaturated flow paths, water that infiltrates the subsurface and moves both vertically and laterally before discharging into other waterbodies. “monitoring” in relation to water resource means repeated sampling of water resource quality and quantity (as a function of water levels and abstraction rates) for the purposes of building time series data on water resources that would indicate seasonal quality and quantity fluctuations; “monitoring borehole” means a drilled borehole which is used to monitor groundwater levels, abstraction rates and water quality over a period of time for a specific groundwater monitoring objective. “monitoring plan" means the setting of goals and targets in a guideline document for monitoring purposes. “naturally occurring hydrocarbons” means an organic compound containing only carbon and hydrogen naturally occurring in petroleum, natural gas, coal and bitumen; “NORMs” means naturally occurring radioactive material that naturally exists in natural materials; 36 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 176 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023176 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 “onshore” means situated or occurring on land; “operational phase” means a term used to describe activities for petroleum exploration and production. “petroleum" means a complex mixture of naturally occurring hydrocarbon compounds found in rock strata ranging from solid to gas. “post decommissioning monitoring” means water resource quality monitoring that takes place in areas where wells have been decommissioned as per the approved monitoring plan; “process water” includes all water related to exploration and production (including but not limited to flowback and produced water); “production” means the production of the regulated substance and is the phase that occurs after successful exploration: “produced water” means all fluids displaced from the geological formations, which can contain substances that are found naturally in the formations but excludes hydraulic fracturing flowback; “record” includes (a) record in the form of a book or document, or in the form of a map, photograph or drawing; (b) a record in the form of manually recorded data, electronic data; geological samples; (c) samples of (aa) a regulated substance; or (bb) water; “regulatory objectives” are the objectives that must be achieved under the Act, these Regulations and the conditions of a water use licence; 37 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 177STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 177 “regulatory requirements” mean the requirements imposed by the Act, these Regulations or the conditions of a water use licence; “regulated substance" means (a) petroleum, (b) hydrogen sulphide, nitrogen, (c) helium, (d) carbon dioxide, or (e) any other substance that occurs naturally in association with petroleum; “resource target” means the geological formation(s) targeted for potential economic production of hydrocarbons; “saturated zone” means the subsurface zone below the water table where interstices are filled with water under pressures greater than that of the atmosphere; “stimulation” means the act of increasing a well's productivity by artificial means such as hydraulic fracturing, gasification, depressurisation, acidising or other techniques, also referred to as manipulation; “stratigraphic well” means any well or hole drilled for the purpose of obtaining information pertaining to a specific geological condition that might lead toward the discovery of petroleum with no intent to produce petroleum from such a well; “strategic water source area" is a natural source area for surface water and/or groundwater that provides disproportionately large volumes of water per unit area and that is considered of strategic significance for water security from a national planning perspective; “suspended weil” means a well that has been inactive for a period exceeding 3 years, depending on the type of well. The well is currently not considered to be economically viable but could become so in the future with improved technology, infrastructure, or commodity pricing; 38 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 178 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023178 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 “target area” means the precinct for which an exploration right has been granted /the potential area that may be detrimentally impacted on by the activity identified in the EIA process; “the Act” means the National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998); “thermal spring” means a point of groundwater discharge where the water temperature exceeds the regional thermal gradient; “unconventional” in relation to oil or natural gas means oil and natural gas that is produced by means that do not meet the criteria for conventional production and requires stimulation including coalbed methane and underground coal gasification; “underground coal gasification” means the conversion of coal to gas underground by ignition of coal seam, involving the drilling of a two well system into the coal seam, one for injection of the oxidants and another to bring the product gas to the surface, with a connecting path; “water resource quality” means the quality of all the aspects of a water resource including (a) the quantity, pattern, timing, water level and assurance of instream flow, (b) the water quality, including the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the water, the levels and volumes of production from groundwater boreholes, ({c) the character and condition of the instream and riparian habitat, and the characteristics, condition and distribution of the aquatic biota; ‘water use licence” means a licence required or issued in terms of section 40 of the Act for the following purposes or phases for the controlled activity— {a) exploration; or (b) production “well” means any drilled hole used for the purpose of exploration or production of naturally occurring hydrocarbons. This includes holes drilled in any state of use or disuse; “well examination scheme” means arrangements for examination of the well conducted by an independent and competent person that are— 39 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 179STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 179 (a) recorded in writing, and (b) suitable for ensuring, together with the assistance of any other measures the holder may take, that the well is designed, constructed, operated, maintained, modified, suspended, and decommissioning so that, (aa) so far as is reasonably practicable, there can be no unplanned escape of fluids/gas from the well, and (bb) risks to the health and safety of persons from the well or anything in it, or from strata, to which the well is connected, are as low as is reasonably practicable; “wellfield” means group or cluster of boreholesin an area used collectively to supply sufficient groundwater to a user or users; “well operator” means any person in charge of the development of a lease or drilling and operation of a well; “well pad” means the surface area, including a well, occupied by all equipment or facilities necessary for or incidental to drilling, hydraulic fracturing, gasification, or other techniques, production or plugging a well; 10.3 WATER USER FACTORS 10.3.1 An applicant may apply for a water use licence to conduct exploration for one or more separate areas, provided that: (a) the areas for which exploration is applied for are outside the prohibited areas as defined in the Regulations no xxx (i.e. regs for Unconventional gas activities); (b) scientific evidence for zone of influence as outlined in regulation 7 (2) of Regulation No. xxx, within prohibited areas has been provided to the responsible authority for review; (c) records (includes extent and position of the explored area and wells, monitoring boreholes, baseline water quality monitoring, specialist studies, and other required studies) exist. 10.3.2 The following water user factors must be submitted to the Department as part of the water use licence application (a) the applicant's corporate policies that address the achievement of regulatory objectives; (b) the applicant's procedures or practices to achieve compliance with regulatory 40 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 180 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023180 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 requirements and objectives; the extent to which an applicant/s has adopted and implemented a comprehensive and effective risk management system; (c) the extent to which an applicant/s has established systems to monitor, evaluate, audit and review compliance against regulatory requirements and objectives; (d) the systems that the applicant has adopted to identify and report serious and reportable incidents; (e) the extent to which an applicant has established a comprehensive and effective emergency response plan; (f) the applicant's practices and procedures to provide appropriate communication of regulatory requirements to employees, contractors and visitors, including site induction, ongoing training and supervision; (g) the applicant's technical staff competence and proven training for site specific aspects; (h) a mechanism to respond to and communicate with external parties on compliance matters (i) the applicant's record in achieving regulatory objectives and regulatory requirements and the extent to which an applicant has allocated resources to compliance systems. 10.4 PLANNING AND ASSESSMENTS Application of this Part Read with sections 27 and 41 of the Act it is reasonable to require the applicant to obtain and provide it will an assessment of the proposed activity on the resource quality. An assessment must include a water resource assessment and assessment of conditions below ground. 10.4.1 Baseline Water Resource Assessment 10.4.1.1 A baseline water resource assessment must include— i. the name, qualifications and relevant experience of the person who compiled the assessment; ii. adescription of the methodology adopted in compiling the assessment; 41 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 181STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 181 vi. vil. viii. xi. a description of the assumptions and uncertainties or gaps in knowledge; a hydrocensus; water availability and accessibility including regional water uses and stresses the proximity of the proposed activity, including any production wells or monitoring boreholes, to the prohibited areas; identify all potential groundwater dependant ecosystems and potentially affected water resources that may be impacted on; a determination of the water quality in the targeted area and an assessment of factors that influence these; a conceptual groundwater, geological and hydropedological models describing major geological formations and structures with geological cross sections, major aquifers, groundwater flow, interflow, possible interactions between groundwater and surface water and contaminant transport potential where applicants must use a 3D seismic array and any other suitable method to map jocations of deep aquifers and pre existing fault risks that are to be avoided during fracture stimulation or any other stimulation activities; An integrated water and wastewater management plan as well as the planned management of flowback and produced water shall be submitted; The source of water for exploration or production, which must exclude potable sources, as well as auxiliary activities with associated risk and environmental impact assessment for transport, storage, reuse, treatment and disposal. 10.5 Assessment of conditions below ground 1) An assessment of conditions below ground/ geological overview report involves the assessment of geological, geohydrological and hydropedological conditions in the area where the proposed activity will take place and must be concluded before any well is designed. 2) A geological overview report/ assessment of conditions below ground, in relation to water protection, (a) must include the name, qualifications and relevant experience of the person who compiled the assessment; i. a description of the methodology adopted in compiling the assessment to include but not limited to groundwater flow direction, source-pathway-receptor description and impacts; iii. a description of the assumptions and uncertainties or gaps in knowledge; a geological map of the area at relevant scale and with details that will allow understanding of potential structural problems; an analysis of all available geological information such as published maps, unpublished 42 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 182 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023182 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 sheets, satellite imagery, scientific papers and existing stratigraphic well information and core, for water resource protection; (b) information on iti. vi. vii. viii. xi. xil. xiii. geophysical profiling (2D or 3D) to the depth of the target formation and below the target formation; stratigraphic well drilling to understand the regional stratigraphy with complete geochemical and, rock-water interaction study, including modelling, must be conducted with structural complexity interpretation; proposed depth(s) to the top and the bottom of the formation into which well fracturing fluids and/or reactants are to be injected or weil stimulation applied; borehole analysis: core logging, downhole geophysics, camera, water strikes, coordinates, hydro geochemical character injection tests in fractures or formations. physical and chemical properties of the stratigraphic formations such as groundwater age profile down the borehole, porosity, permeability, total organic carbon, clay and mineralogy, capacity of rock to absorb/immobilize pollutants; fracture character (orientation, aperture, continuity); groundwater pressure head profile down the length of the well; detailed mapping of geological structure during drilling (faults, folds, intrusive bodies, fracture density) and development of geological cross sections of the study area to develop a3D understanding of the geology and aquifers based on surface geology, exploration borehole and geophysical profiling showing the stratigraphy, including the presence and morphology of dolerite and kimberlite and tectonic structures; groundwater quality and chemistry profile; model of fluid migration in the geological formation; geohazards associated with the geological formations and structures and solutions to overcome such hazards; deep formation water quality and chemistry; the volumes and quantity of produced water that may be received at surface during and 43 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 183STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 after drilling operations; and xiv. information on interconnectivity, hydropedology and interflow of water resources. 10.6 WATER RESOURCE QUALITY MONITORING 10.6.1 Baseline water resource quality monitoring for application for a water use licence for exploration and production: (1) An applicant must develop a water resource quality monitoring plan (the “plan”) meeting the requirements set out in this Minimum Requirement document and submit the plan to the Department's relevant Provincial Operations indicating proposed monitoring sites, monitoring boreholes and plans during licence application stage. (2) Subsidence management plans for the management and control of potential subsidence caused by loss of water from the formation and changes in geology over time must be in place and submitted during licence application stage. (3) The water resource quality monitoring plan must be accompanied by: (a) geohydrological conceptual model based on the existing data including geology and hydro stratigraphy; (b) a preliminary work programme. 10.6.2 A person, who has lawful access to land on which the use of water will take place must on that property and to the extent of the projected zone of influence of the controlled activity or land establish baseline monitoring of water resources in accordance with the monitoring plan. 10.6.3 Groundwater preliminary information includes the following activities; (a) Drilling shallow and deep monitoring boreholes as per the approved plan with installed monitoring devices; (b) All monitoring points including boreholes shall be marked and clearly labeled. Monitoring points shall be identified according to the numbering systems of the Department as provided by the relevant Provincial Operations; (c) Hydrogeochemical analysis at monitoring points (i) Quarterly monitoring for: hydrochemistry parameters (Field pH, Electrical 44 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 184 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023184 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 Conductivity, Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Dissolved Solids), the suite of major, secondary and trace elements organics (VOCs, SVOCs and PAHs), NORM, stable isotopes (C,H,O and N including but not limited to: methane 513C, methane 513D, water 613C, water 513D,DIC 513C, ethane 513C and ethane 613D), radioactive isotopes (uranium, thorium, radium and strontium) as well as radioactivity (gross alpha radioactivity, gross beta radioactivity) . The monitoring must take into account baseline monitoring objectives as established and defined in the plan. (ii) Monitor water levels, Electrical Conductivity and Dissolved Oxygen in groundwater monitoring boreholes using manual contro! readings and real-time monitoring where applicable. Monitor for a minimum of two (2) years as per plan with installed monitoring devices where applicable. 10.6.4 Surface water preliminary information includes the following activities; (a) Monitoring of water levels as per the plan; (b) Interpretation of information relating to the interconnectivity of surface water to groundwater (where applicable); (c) Information relating to the sub-surface connectivity of activities to surface water resources and water supply infrastructure. (d) Sample for water quality analysis at monitoring points i. Monthly for hydrochemistry parameters (Field pH, Electrical Conductivity, Temperature, Dissolved Oxygen, Total Dissolved Solids), the suite of major, secondary and trace elements, organics(VOCs, SVOCs and PAHs), NORM, stable isotopes (C,H,O and N including but not limited to: methane 613C, methane 513D, water 613C, water 513D,DIC 513C, ethane 513C and ethane 513D), radioactive isotopes (uranium, thorium, radium and strontium) as well as radioactivity (gross alpha radioactivity, gross beta radioactivity). The monitoring must take into account baseline monitoring objectives. ii. | Monitor water levels, Electrical Conductivity and Dissolved Oxygen using manual control readings and real-time monitoring where applicable. iii. | Monitor for a minimum two (2) year as per plan with installed monitoring devices. 10.6.5 An application for a water use licence for exploration shall be supported by a report on 45 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 185STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 185 baseline monitoring and its interpretation. 10.6.6 An application for a water use licence for production shail be supported by a report on both baseline monitoring, exploration phase monitoring and its interpretations. 10.6.7 Analysis shall be carried out by qualified third party organisations using recognized, SANAS accredited and internationally accredited analytical methods. 10.7 SITE SELECTION, ESTABLISHMENT AND CONTAINMENT 10.7.1 Site location 10.7.2 Site location information on the exploration and/or production work programme accompanying the application must show information on (a) the location(s) of the proposed exploration well(s) within the target area established by a field survey; (b) location of water monitoring boreholes and any production boreholes in relation to the planned well(s) within the target area, as determined from the hydrocensus; (c) the location of all buildings, public roads, railroads, and water resources within the target area; (d) drainage of the site and all aspects related to development of the site; (e) proposed location(s) of compressors, lodgings etc. associated with the drilling operations; and (f) proposed access roads to the sites(s). (g) The proposed well location(s) shall be designated by coordinates in WGS84 and will specify accuracy as well as method of coordinate determination. 10.7.3 Water balances 1) The Applicant shail develop and submit a water balance during application and it shall: (a) be based on data collected from installed flow measurement devices to measure the amount of water abstracted from target and/or surrounding areas, received, consumed, transported, and/or discharged as required in order to ensure that the flow of at least 90% of the total water in use is measured with the remaining 10% or less being calculated; (b) incorporate accurate values determined from suitable measurement or modelling for 46 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 186 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023186 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 rainfall, runoff, seepage and evaporation from all facilities where these components of the water balance may potentially come into play; (c) account for seasonal changes from all flow values affected by rainfall and or evaporation; (d) be computerised in order that it can be updated at least monthly with measured and modelled data after licensing; {e) account for and reflects all possible interconnections between the operations and the surface and groundwater resource and how these will be avoided, mitigated; (f} be used to generate water management reports to assist in the management of the impact of the operations on the water resource; and (g) be submitted to the Department on a bi-annual basis together with the monitoring data and report unless stipulated otherwise in a water use licence. 2) For stimulation activities the applicant must measure and disclose in writing to the Responsible authority the operational data, at the application stage, on (a) volumes and chemistry of water to be used; (b) the volumes and characteristics of waste water and reuse, recycle and treatment activities; flowback and produced water disposal methods; (c) fracturing fluid additives (constituents) concentrations and volumes and its breakdown components with mass balances and source pathways; (d) gas pressures of the target area; (e) fracturing impacts and site containment which are to be included in the geohydrological and geotechnical modelling; and (f) any induced seismicity employing macro and micro seismicity monitoring with risk profiling to water resources. 10.7.4 Site Safety 1) Applicants shall ensure provision, for consideration with the application for a water use licence, of: tisk assessments in terms of well leakage incidents; b. coordination of safety measures associated with water resource pollution incidents; c. prevention of fires and explosions with particular reference to blowouts and escape of flammable gas; d. general fire protection; e. floods or other natural disasters; detection and control of toxic gases; site planning and 47 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 187STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 187 design. 10.7.5 Storm water management and control for consideration with the application for a water use licence 1) Applicants shall ensure that storm water is managed in a sustainable manner over the life cycle of the activity and shall submit the designs to the Department for approval with the licence application. 2) Storm water designs shall take into account different hydrological conditions in the following manner a. consider soil types, soil properties and hydropedological systems concerning location; delineate the site area into clean and dirty areas; maximise the clean area and the volume of clean stormwater runoff that is routed, un impacted, to the nearest receiving watercourse; design and construct all clean water conveyance infrastructure in such a manner as to guarantee the serviceability of such conveyances for flows up to and including those arising as a result of the maximum flood with an average period of recurrence of once in 50 years; plan to collect the runoff arising from any dirty area during a rainfall event into the dirty storm water system; contain all dirty storm water runoff in a dedicated storm water dam which is designed and constructed, to have a spillage frequency of not more than 2% and to have a minimum freeboard of 0.8 metres above full supply level, unless otherwise specified in terms of Chapter 12 of the Act; specification on the lining for the dam must also be stipulated. 3) The dirty storm water dam and conveyance infrastructure shall be designed appropriate to the level of threat posed by the contaminated water in the dirty water system. 10.7.6 Pollution prevention 1) Equipment required and contingency plans to give effect to remediation of pollution 48 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 188 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023188 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 incidents shall be submitted as part of the integrated water and waste management plan, for the consideration for a water use licence. 2) An applicant must prepare an integrated water and waste management plan for approval with the following components: a) An updated water balance containing flowcharts and data derived from a dynamic water balance model; b) Water sourcing options including re-use and recycling, c) Pollution prevention and impact minimisation plan; d) Emergency spillage incident management plan e) Storm water management plan f) | Water conservation and demand management strategy g) Post closure water management plan; and h) Water monitoring and reporting plan that addresses the whole life of activity and after closure certification was granted. 3) Fluids no longer required as well as wastewater (produced water and flowback) must always be disposed off at an approved and appropriate disposal site which has the capacity and appropriate design to treat such waste. The applicant must demonstrate this ability in the application process through provision of wastewater storage and treatment facilities. 10.7.7 WELL MANAGEMENT 10.7.7.1 Well risk identification and assessment 1) The applicant must ensure that wells are designed, constructed and assessed as per the standards set by the designated agency to ensure water protection. 2) The applicant must submit a well risk management plan which must include the identifying, assessing and mitigating of hazards that may emanate from wells during exploration and/or production phases. 3) The applicant must ensure that the following specific design and operational risks are considered as part of the well risk management plan, including a. aquifer isolation; b. all permeable zones should be assessed to achieve adequate isolation by casing with bentonite and verified cement; c. surface casing should be at a suitable distance to the deepest aquifer encountered (irrespective of aquifer water quality), along with sufficient cement, to protect potable groundwater and prevent migration of high salinity groundwater into the stimulation well or any other aquifers. The final well decommissioning of the 49 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 189STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 189 stimulation well design should be considered at the well design phase; casing deformation and cement degradation; fracturing containment; seismicity induced by hydraulic fracturing and stimulated activities; deformation of aquifers and geological strata due to injection and/or extraction of fluids, reactants and/or gas; and surface subsidence due to deformation of aquifer and geological strata during fluid and/or gas extraction. > e 7 g p o 4) All control measures must be based on well design risk assessments and the environmental risk assessments and these should be documented in the well's basis of design documentation and well operations programme or equivalent document names. 10.7.8 HYDRAULIC FRACTURING 10.7.8.1 Fracturing containment (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) The applicant shall develop a hydraulic fracturing programme (HFP), based on the risk assessment and modeling, that describes the contro! and mitigation measures for fracture containment and for any potential induced seismicity. The proposed design of the fracture geometry should be included in the HFP including fracturing target zones, sealing mechanism(s) and aquifers, so as not to allow fracturing fluids to migrate from designated fracture zone(s). The HFP must include the proposed depth(s) to the top and the bottom of the formation into which well fracturing fluids are to be injected. Geological discontinuities that might impact the hydraulic fracturing seal mechanism should be thoroughly researched and the assessment documented and referenced in the HFP to demonstrate that fracturing fluids cannot migrate, via natural pathways beyond the designated fracturing zones, vertically and horizontally. The applicant shall submit a HFP during application stage for consideration with the water use licence application. 10.7.9 Seismicity induced by hydraulic fracturing (1) Applicants shall include the induced seismicity risk assessment control and mitigation measures in the HFP. 50 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 190 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023190 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 (2) Risk of fault movement can be mitigated by the identification of stressed faults and by the avoidance of fracturing fluids and stimulation reactants entering stressed faults. (3) Applicants should not overlook the potential presence of faults that cannot be detected given the limits of seismic reflection surveys. (4) Once faults have been identified and geological stresses characterised, applicants can assess the orientation and slip tendency of faults and bedding planes. These must be identified vertically (above and below formation), horizontally and mitigation measures for groundwater protection included in the programme for approval. (5) Apart from describing risk assessment and control measures in the HFP, applicants shall institute relevant seismic and micro-seismic monitoring using and shall report such monitoring results to the Department on a quarterly basis. 10.7.10 Fracturing fluids (1) An applicant, shall as part of the impact assessment, submit the following information to the Department as part of the HFP a. possible alternatives to the fracturing fluids or chemicals to be used (where applicable); b. possible risk of the above on the environment and water resources with pathways defined; and c. remediation required if a pollution incident/s were to occur. (2) An applicant shall submit and integrate into its HFP a plan for the handling, storage, re-use, transportation, treatment and disposal of hydraulic fracturing fluids and flow- back. 10.7.11 Management of Flow-Back and Produced fluids (1) The applicant shall disclose and submit to the Department, the following information regarding management and handling of flow-back or produced fluids a. estimated an actual volume of fluids to be recovered during flowback; b. the expected rates, pressures and temperatures of fluids recovered and produced; water compositional analysis; c. any identified contamination issues; any radioactive contamination fluids; d. proposed method of handling recovered fluids, including but not limited to tank requirements, pipeline requirements, flow-back and storage periods, flaring, recycling and re-usage; e. proposed treatment and disposal methods of the recovered fluids; and proposed volume 51 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 191STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 191 of flow-back fluids to be recycled and re-used. f. information on how much fluids are absorbed by formations and geological impacts ass contained in the hydro-geochemical report. 10.7.12 Wastewater Storage and Disposal a. Information and requirements relating to the onsite storage and disposal of wastewater shall be addressed in the water use licence application upon site specific considerations and assessments. 10.7.13 Management of dewatering operations and produced water at exploration and production phases (1) The applicant shall prepare comprehensive water management and monitoring plans for the management of dewatering and produced water to include water balances, water chemistry and ash content impacts (where relevant), acid mine drainage generation potential (where relevant), relevant storage pond lining specifications and any other associated activity. (2) Subsidence management plans must be in place for the management and control of potential subsidence caused by loss of water and hydrocarbon from the formation over time. Pre-extraction contours shall form part of baseline assessments and reporting requirements. (3) The deformation of geological formation shall be predicted in models with comprehensive risk assessments and mitigation measures defined. The effects of such deformation to the hydrological regime shall be included in the modeling reports. Monitoring shall continue before, during and after operations with results and interpretation of information provided to the Responsible Authority. The applicant shall submit such models (for the conceptualized conditions before, during and after operations) as part of the application. 10.7.14 Establishing a gasification site (1) The applicant must at application process stage prove (through the submission of a site characterization, risk and impact assessment study) to the Department that: (a) the gasification site selected is properly sited and characterized to ensure that no contaminated plume migration from the burn chamber towards freshwater water aquifers occurs. (b} a Risk-Based Decision-Making Process has been used in the design of UCG sites. Where possible, the following pre-assessment must be conducted as part of the site characterization process: site stratigraphy, structure and hydrogeology, characterization of the nature and mobility of by-products of coal burning, including organic and inorganic compounds, process variable (e.g., temperature, O2) impacts on product/by product yield, permeability changes from cavity development and collapse, effects of buoyancy, thermal and mechanical force changes on contaminant transport and the potential for natural bioattentuation. (c) a low permeability/impenetrable barrier (i.e. geologic seals) between coal seam and 52 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 192 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023192 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 overlying and underlying aquifers exists. (d) the casing material of the injection as well as the production boreholes must be able to resist extreme thermal and mechanical stresses such as sulphidation and oxidation. (e) the casings of both the injection as well as the production wells must: i. be cemented to be able to resist high pressures and temperatures so as to protect groundwater resources. ii. record the efficacy of the cement barrier by cement bond logging. (2) Mechanical integrity tests must be conducted on annual basis for both the injection as well as the production wells. (3) The site characterization, risk and impact assessment study shall include risk assessment and modeling that describes the control and mitigation measures for chamber instability and for any potential subsidence. 53 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 193STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 193 Annexure: G Water Use Licence and Amendment Application Processing Category Agriculture and SOEs; Private |Minesand | Forestry Developers industries and : Government Water Use Licence Application R8500 R11 500 R15 000 Processing Water Use Licence Application R4 250 R5 750 R7 500 Processing for Early Renewal Only Water Use Licence Application R8 500 / R11 500 R15 000 Processing for early Renewal with new uses and/or Amendment Water Use Licence Application R2 150 R2 850 R3 750 Processing for Amendment in terms | of section 50 and 51 of the Act. Water Use Licence Application fee | R2 150 “| R2 150 R2 150 for compulsory Licensing Condonation fee for Late R3 750 R3 750 R3 750 application of a Water Use Licence for compulsory Licensing Banking Details for Electronic Payment of Water Use Licensing Fee a) Name: Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation. Bank: First National Bank. Account Number: 62030646311 Branch Number: 210554. Account Type: Current Account b) Name: Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation. Bank: ABSA Bank. Account Number: 4054697285 Branch Number: 632005. Account Type: Current Account c) Name: Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation. Bank: Standard Bank. Account Number: 010215808 Branch Number: 010045. Account Type: Current Account. 54 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 194 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023194 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 ANNEXURE H | Security and guarantee DEED OF SURETYSHIP (fo be completed prior to award of licence) WHEREAS: the responsible authority awarded a licence to ...................................- (hereinafter called “the Licensee”) dated ....../....../.......for the authorisation of water use activities in the licence, and it is provided by such licence that the Licensee shall provide the responsible authority with security by way of suretyship for the due and faithful fulfilment of such conditions of the Licensee; Has/have at the request of the Licensee, agreed to give such security; NOW THEREFORE WE, do hereby guarantee and bind ourselves jointly and severally as Sureties and Co-principal Debtors to the responsible authority under renunciation of the benefits of division and excursion for the due and faithful performance by the Licensee of all the terms and conditions of the said Licence, subject to the following conditions: 1. The responsible authority shall, without reference and /or notice to us, have complete liberty of action to act in any manner authorised and/or contemplated by the terms of the said Licence, and/or to agree to any modifications, variations, alterations, directions or extensions of the conditions under said Licence, and at that its rights under this guarantee shall in no way be prejudiced nor our liability hereunder be affected by reason of any steps which the responsible authority may take under such Licence, or of any modification, variation, alterations of the conditions which the responsible authority may make, give, concede or agree to under said Licence. 2. The responsible authority shall, at any time during the subsistence of this licence and within five years after the licence has expired, be entitled, without reference to us, to release any securities held by it, and to give time to or compound or make any arrangement with the Licensee, if any licence condition or provision of the Act is being violated. 3. This guarantee shall remain in full force and effect until the issue of the Certificate of Rehabilitation in terms of the Licence, unless we are advised in writing by the responsible authority before the issue of the said Certificate of his intention to institute claims, and the particulars thereof, in which event the guarantee shall remain in full force and effect until all such claims have been paid or liquidated. 4. Our total liability hereunder shall not exceed the sum of R ) 5. The licensee hereby attaches a letter of credit from the bank, a surety or a bank guarantee, a bond, or an insurance policy[*delete whichever is not applicable], in favour of the responsible authority 6. We hereby choose domiciliumcitandietexecutandi for all purpose arising hereof Ass see; . oo... see. RA wie « MD igee anainwsen Rae e HER aT ey oe pteevy Snes REDATGINRR OR EEE + 00 use see cos cnesneces cen ceececcee secs This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 195STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 195 IN WITNESS WHEREOF this guarantee has been executed by us at «2... -........ ccc ccecceeee eee eee eee ON this ..... day of............., 20... As witnesses Signature: Duly authorised to 1 sign on behaif of 7 Address 2. ANNEXURE H II: List of water uses for which security is required Water Use(s) Required to provide security Section 21 b in-stream dams Section 21 ¢ and i Sewer pipelines within the Regulated Areas Section 21d §00 ha and above Section 21 f All activities Section 21g All activities Section j Mining related activities This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za 196 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAy 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za A N N E X U R E ! Wa te r Us e au di t re po rt Ob je ct iv e of th e wa te r us e au di t re po rt 10 .7 .1 4. 1 Th e ob je ct iv e of th e wa te r us e au di t re po rt is to (a ) re po rt on i. th e le ve l of co mp li an ce wi th th e co nd it io ns of th e wa te r us e li ce nc e; an d ii, id en ti fy an d as se ss an y ne w im pa ct s an d ri sk s as a re su lt of un de rt ak in g th e wa te r us e; Co nt en t of wa te r us e au di t re po rt s 10 .7 .1 4. 2 (1 ) An au di t re po rt pr ep ar ed in te rm s of th es e Re gu la ti on s mu st co nt ai n (a ) de ta il s of i. th e pe rs on wh o pr ep ar ed th e au di t re po rt ; an d ii. | wh er e re qu ir ed th e ex pe rt is e of in de pe nd en t pe rs on (a nd co nf ir ma ti on of in de pe nd en ce ) th at co mp il ed th e au di t re po rt ; (b ) an in di ca ti on of th e sc op e of , an d th e pu rp os e fo r wh ic h, th e au di t re po rt wa s pr ep ar ed ; (c ) a de sc ri pt io n of t he me th od ol og y ad op te d in pr ep ar in g th e au di t re po rt : (d ) th e le ve l of co mp li an ce wi th th e co nd it io ns of th e wa te r us e li ce nc e (e ) fi nd in gs of au di t. (f} co py of wa te r us e li ce nc e 196 No. 48630 GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, 19 MAY 2023 This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 197 A N N E X U R E J NB : Ta bl e m u s t be a c c o m p a n i e d by a co ve r le tt er an d mo ti va ti on S c h e d u l e of th e p r o p o s e d a m e n d m e n t to < in se rt n a m e of th e ap pl ic an t an d pr oj ec t >, li ce nc e n u m b e r : <i ns er t li ce nc e n u m b e r > . T a b l e 1: C o m m e n t s / D W S R e c o m m e n d Ju st if ic at io n c o m m e n t s | at io n on (F or Ap pl ic an t Of fi ci al us e | pr op os al on ly ) (F or of fi ci al us e on ly ) A m e n d m e n t Pr op os ed Co nd it io n Or ig in al Cl au se (i n No | A m e n d m e n t | Pa ge No Ti tl e it al ic s) ty pe (i st he | an do r a m e n d m e n t | A n n e x u r e in te rm of No se ct io n 15 8 or 50 , 57 or 52 ?) C o m p a n y un de rw en t n a m e ch an ge du e to ch an ge of ow ne rs hi p No pa ns wi th in mi ni ng ar ea Na me of th e |} De pa rt me nt of Wa te r li ce ns ee an d sa ni ta ti on De pa rt me nt of Wa te r an d Sa ni ta ti on 1 Se ct io n li ce ns ee < < x x > > P a g e 1 Co nd it io n sh ou ld be de le te d Th e Li ce ns ee sh ai l en su re th at fo r ev er y 1 ha of th e pa n th at is de st ro ye d, 3 ha mu st be re ha bi li ta te d 2 Pa ge 13 Re ha bi li ta | 66 Se ct io n A n n e x u r e II | ti on < < X X > > m e a s u r e s so This gazette is also available free online at www.gpwonline.co.za STAATSKOERANT, 19 MEI 2023 No. 48630 197