Certificate of Environmental Clearance (Designated Activities) Order, 2001 (L.N. No. 103 of 2001)

LEGAL NOTICE No. 103 REPUBLIC OF TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT, 2000 ORDER MADE BY THE MINISTER UNDER SECTION 35(1) OF THE ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACT THE CERTIFICATE OF ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE (DESIGNATED ACTIVITIES) ORDER, 2001 1. This Order may be cited as the Certificate of Environmental Citation Clearance (Designated Activities) Order, 2001. 2. The activities listed in the Schedule are designated activities Designated requiring a Certificate of Environmental Clearance, the grant of which ;~~:~t~~= signifies approval of the activity solely in terms of the environmental impact. SCHEDULE (DESIGNATED ACTIVITIES) 1 ACTIVITY Poultry, pig, cattle and other animal husbandry and production 2 Establishment of a facility for game propagation 3 Establishment of a facility for M ariculturc/aquacu lturc DEFINITION (a) The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a poultry, cattle, pig or other livestock faim in excess of 250 heads of poultry or 25 heads of cattle, 25 heads of pigs or 25 heads of other livestock. (b) The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment of a facility for the hatching, breeding or slaughtering of 250 heads of poultry, or 25 heads of cattle, 25 heads of pigs or 25 heads of other livestock, per year. The establishment, modification, expansion and abandonment (inclusive of associated works) nfa game propagating facility. The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a facility for fish/shellfish processing and/or, □ facility for fish/shellfish propagation with a total pond area of 2.5 hectares or more. ACTIVITY Horticultural fanning 5 Timhc1· cultivation or extraction of logs 6 7 Establishment of a fruit or vegetable farm Generation of electricity DEFINITION The establishment, modification, expansion or decommissioning (inclusive of associated works) of a horticultural farm of a total area of more than 2 hectares or a processing facility, with a production capacity of more than 20 kilograms per day. (a) The establishment of a timber plantation of more than one hectare or the expansion of an existing plantation by more than 2 hectares. (b) Logging or extraction (inclusive of associated works) in a timber plantation or in a forested area of I hectare or more during a five year period. (c) The establishment, modification, expansrnn, decommissioning or abandonment ofa sawmill. The establishment, or expansion of a vegetable, crop or fruit fann of an area in excess of 2 hectares during a two year period. The establishment, modification. expansion. de~mmissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) ofan electricity gencratmg plant with a capacity of SO megawatts or greater. ACTIVITY 8 I Clearing, excavation, grading and land filling 9 Waterproofing/caulking/paving DEFJNITION (a) The clearing, excavation, 1:,rrading or land filling of an area of more than 2 hectares during a tv-·o year period: (b) The clearing of more than one half a hectare of a forested area during a two year period. (c) The clearing, excavation, grading or land filling of any area with a gradient of ! :4 or more The establishment of a paved area (inclusive of associated works) of more than 4500 square metres during a two year period. 10 Establishment of institutional facilities (a) The establishment, and other facilities dccomrnissioniRg or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of the following facilities with a capacity for 500 or more persons including staff: (i) institutional facilities such as an educational facility, a hospital, a health centre, a nursing home, a prison/correctional facility; and (ii) other facilities such as sporting complexes. shopping malls etc. ACTIVITY 11 Establish mrn t of hotrls, guest hcrnscs etc 12 1,and rrdamation DEFINITION (b) The modification or expansion (inclusive of associated works) of the following foci I itics in order lo cater for 500 or more persons including staff: (i) i nslitutional foci I ities such as an educational facility, a hospital, a health centre, a nursing borne, a prison/correctional facility; and (ii) other facilities such as sporting complexes, shopping malls etc. The cstablishmcnl, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of: a hotel, inn, e1c. with a capacity of 30 rooms or more. The rcclamalion of'land (inclusive of associated works). ACl'IVITY 13 Coaslal or offshore construction or modification and dredging activities 14 Manufodurc 01· processing of foods, food products :incl condiments DEFINITION (a) The establishment, modification, cxpanston, dccommissioni ng or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of marinas, piers, slipways, jetties or other coastal fcah1rcs. (b) The establishment, modification, or expansion (inclusive of associated works) of artificial reefs or other offshore structures. "' (e) The dredging or cutting ot· coastal or rnannc areas. (a) The establishment, modification, cxpanston, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a facility for the processing, canning, bottling or packaging of meats or fish (and their associated products). ACTIVITY 14 !\'Ianufactun.' or prnccssing of foods, food products and condiments 15 Establishment ofa facility for gn111arics and gl'ain mills I (i Estahlishmc11{ of a facility for sugar 17 Establishment of a facility for alcoholic lwvcragc~, wines and spirits DEFINITION (b) The establishment modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a facility for lbe processing, canning, bottling or packaging of IO tonnes per year or more of the following: dairy products; margarines or vegclablc oils;fruits, vegetnblcs; frnit or vegetable JtHccs, Jams, jellies, pastes or sauces; preserves products, rruits or vegetables; pre cooked meals, fruits or meals; carbonated beverages; atiificially flavoured beverages; coffee or coffee related products; cocoa or cocoa related producls; sugar confectionery; baked products; spices, seasonmgs, flavouring extracts and other condiments. The establishment, modification, decommissioning, abandonment or expansion (inclusive of associ,1lcd works) of a granary or grn in m i1 l. The cstablishmcnl, modification, decommissioning, abandonment or c;-.pansion (inclusive of associated works) or a sugar manufacturing or refining foci lity. The establishment, modi!ication, expansion, decommissioning or ab,111clonmcnl (inclusive or associated works) ora distillery, brewe1y or other facility for the manufacture of alcoholic beverages, wines and spirits. ACTIVITY 18 Establishment of a facility for materials used in co11stn1ction 19 l.£stablishmenl of a facility for petroleum products, petrochemicals or pc! rochcmic.al products DEFINITION (a) The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a plant for the manufacture of raw materials or products used in construction. (b) The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a facility for the packaging/containment of asphalt and cement. The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associ<1ted works) of a facility for the manufacture of petrochemicals; petrochemical products; petroleum products, including asplrnlt or bitumen. ACTl\/lTY 20 Mmrnfacturc of g,oods and products other than pcirolcum products, petrochemicals or petrochemical products DEFINITION (a) The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works), of a chemical 1nanufacturing plant. (b) The establishment (inclusive of associated works) modification or abandonment of an industrial gas production, processing, compression or liquefaction plant. ( c) The establishment, modi ft ca lion, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a facility for thc manufacture or assembly of: paints, coatings or allied products; pharmaceutical or cosmetic products; household products; personal hygiene products; textiles; fibres or fibre products; dyes; inks; wcarmg apparel; paper or paper products; furniture or household fixtures; plastic or plastic products; rubber products; battcric, or associated components; automobiles; nutomotive spare parts or components; adhesives or adhesive products polymers or polym<.:r products , glass or associated products; appliances or components; electrical products or components; asbestos or asbestos containing products; or leather. (cl) The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abamlonmcnl (inclusive of associated works) of a facility for printing and packaging. ACTIVITY DEFlNITION 21 l~stablishmcnt of a facility for The establishment, modification, production or 1·cfining of mcials or expansion, decommissioning or their related products abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a facility for the production or reforming of metals or related pro duels (including lead recovery from batteries). Establishmtnt of a facility for metal The establishment, modification, 22 ore mining and processing expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) ofa facility for the extraction, or processing or storage of'mctal ore. 2J l•:stablishmcnl of a facility fo1· non- The establishment, modification, me!allic mining and pn,ccssing expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) ofa facility for the mining, processing or storage of clay, andcsite, porccllanite, limeslonc, oil sand, sand(s), gravel or other non-metallic minerals. 24 Kxplor:i!ion fo1· cnnk oil or natural The conduct of all works related to gas this activity. 25 Esiahlishmcnl of n facility fo,· primary The establishment, modification, or secondary prod11c1io11 of crude oil, expansion, decommissioning or condensate or associated gns abandonment (inclusive of associated works) ofa facility for lhc extraction or production of crude oil or production of associated gas or condensates. 26 ACTIVITY ICstablishmenl of a facility for naturnl gas oi· condensate production 27 Establishment of inrraslrnclurc for· pipdinc systems 28 Establishment of infrastrnclurc for trndc oil refining 29 Es!ahlishmcnt of infrastructure for the storage of petroleum or liquid petroleum gas or their dedv:itivcs 30 l~slablishmcnt of infrastructure for 1·cceipt and trnnsmission of clectronrngnctic waves DEFINITION (a) The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a facility for natural gas or condensate production. (b) The establ ishmcnt, modi ficalion, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a natural gas compression, blending or liquefaction facility. The establishment, modification or expansion (inclusive of associated works) ofa pipeline or pipeline systems for transmission of produced fluids, crude oil or natural gas. The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of crude oil refinery. The installation, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a storage facility with a gross capacity of more than 500 barrels. The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of satellite to earth stations for the purpose of rendering communication services to the public. JI ACTIVITY Est:iblishmcnt of pa1·ks, nature trails aml other rccrcalional a1·cas :n I~stahlishmcnt of infrnstnicture for air transport ntion DEFINITION (a) The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment {inclusive of associated works) of a park, nature truil, board walk or other recreational facility supporting a potential visitor use of 500 or more individuals per <lay. {b) The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of nssociated works) of a golf course. The cstablishmcnl, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of an airport, heliport, aerodrome or landing strip. :n Establishment of infrastrncturc for (a) The establishment {inclusive of land tnmsportation associated works) ofa road of more than I kilometre in length. J4 Establishment of infrastructure for ma rinc transportation (b) The cx.lcnsion/cxpansion (inclusive (1 I' ussociatcd works) of a road by more than I km or by 35% or more of its length or width. The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a mminc terminal, harbour/po!t or faeil iii es for dry-docking or ship repair or construction. ACTIVITY 35 Establishment of a facility for solid waste disposal 36 37 38 Kstahlishmcnt of a facility for hazardous or toxic substance handling Recovery, recycling or incineration of waste Catchment, abstraction or treatment of po tab le/process water DEFINITION The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment of a solid waste disposal facility inclusive of the disposal of industiial waste, aircraft and ship generated waste. The establislunent, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abando1m1ent of a facilily for handling, stornge, treatment or disposal of hazardous substances. The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a foci Ii ty for the recovery or recycling or incineration of waste. (a) The establishment, modification, cxpans10n, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a facility for the catchment, abstraction or treatment for distribution of potable or process water. (h) The establishment, modification, decommissioning or abandonment of watcrwells or other infrastructure {inclusi vc of associated works) to make available potable or process water. (c) The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment of a desalination plant. ACTIVITY J9 Establishment of surface impoundments, dams or reservoirs for storage of water 40 Establishment of water distribution systems 41 Establishment of land drainage and irrigation schemes DEFINITION The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of surface impoundments, dams or reservoirs for storage of water. (a) The cstablisbmcnl, modification, expanswn, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of pipeline distribution systems for lhe delivery of po lab le, process waler or sewage. (h) The laying of water and scw<1gc mnms (inclusive of associated works) along an existing or a new right of way for distances or more than I kilometre during a two year period. (a) The establishment, modification or expansion (inclusive of associated works) of a land drainage or irrigatior; scheme for a parcel of land of more than I hectare during a two year period. (b) The establishment or a flood control system or a water supply impoundment for a parcel of land of more than I hectare during a two year period. (c) The realignment or modification of drainage or iivcr systems. ACTIVITY 42 Establishment of waste water or sewage treatment facilities 43 Provision of other scrvicc-orkntcd activities DEFINITION The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a waste waler or sewage treatment facility. (a) The cstablisluncnt, modification expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of an automotive repair garage, autobody shops, gasoline/service stations or vehicle inspection stations. (b) The establishment, modification expansion, decommissioning or abandonment of a laundry (wet or dry cleaning). (b) The establishment, modi ficalion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of a commercial kitchen with a water consumption of 9 cubic metres or more per day. (d) The establishment, modification, expansion, decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) of chemical or medical or other scientific research laboratories ACTIVITY 44 Cemeteries rind Crematoriums Made this 4th day of April, 2001. DEFINITION (a) The eslablishmcnl, rnodilication, expansion decommissioning or abandonment (inclusive of associated works) or burial grounds for human remains with an area of 500 square metres or more (b) The cstablisluncnl, modification. expansion, decommissioning or abnndonmcnt (inclusive of associntcd works) of crematoria or pyre sites for human remains A. NANAN Minister of the Environment Laid in the House of Representatives tnis 7th day of May, 2001. J. SAMPSON-JACENT Clerk of the House Laid in the Senate this 9th day of May, 2001. N. COX Clerk of the Senate