Appendix E1 Proof of site notice

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1 Appendix E1 Proof of site notice Two (2) site notices were placed on the Hayes Lemmerz Site. One notice was placed on the front main entrance gate, and the other was placed on the gat at the service entrance to Hayes Lemmerz. Site notices on main entrance gate and service gate to Hayes Lemmers

2 Close up of site notice at the entrances to Hayes Lemmerz

3 Site notice wording: NOTIFICATION OF BASIC ASSESSMENT FOR A PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF ALUMINIUM MELTER(S) AT HAYES LEMMERZ (Pty) Ltd, ALBERTON NOTICE is given in terms of Regulation 54 of the regulations gazetted in Government Notice No. R543 promulgated under 24(5), 24M and 44 of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) to all interested and affected parties (I&APs) that Hayes Lemmerz (Pty) Ltd proposes to replace existing bulk melters and chip melter with a reverberatory furnace on its current site in Alrode, Gauteng. At present aluminium is alloyed off-site and delivered in ingots to Hayes Lemmerz. Hayes Lemmerz proposes to alloy the aluminium onsite and subsequently feed molten aluminium alloy directly to the wheel manufacturing process, this will result in significant energy and logistical savings. In terms of Section 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act: 1998, and the regulations promulgated there under, a Basic Assessment (BA) process is required to undertake the proposed activity, in terms of activity 28 of Government Notice No. 544 of 18 June This process will also be used to inform an application for conversion of Hayes Lemmerz registration certificate in terms of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act (Act 45 of 1965) (APPA) to an Atmospheric Emissions Licence in terms of the National Environment Management: Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004) (NEMAQA). Name of proponent: Hayes Lemmerz (Pty) Ltd Physical Address of the Site: 3 Botha Street, Alrode, Gauteng Environmental Assessment Practitioner: EScience Associates (Pty) Ltd GDARD reference number: 002/10-11/E0151 To ensure that you are identified as an interested and/or affected party, please submit your name, contact information and interest in the project to the contact person given below on or before Friday 11 March Should you have any queries with respect to this Basic Assessment please contact the person below. Contact: Brian Gardner EScience Associates Tel: +27 (0) Fax: +27 (0) brian@escience.co.za

4 Appendix E2 Written notices issued to identified I&AP s sent on 9 February 2011 to originally identified list of I&AP s

5 Appendix E3 Proof of newspaper advertisements Proof of advertizing in Alberton Record 9 February 2011

6 Proof of advertizing in The Star newspaper 9 February 2011

7 Newspaper advertisement wording: NOTIFICATION OF BASIC ASSESSMENT FOR A PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF ALUMINIUM MELTER(S) AT HAYES LEMMERZ (Pty) Ltd, ALBERTON NOTICE is given in terms of Regulation 54 of the regulations gazetted in Government Notice No. R543 promulgated under 24(5), 24M and 44 of the National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) to all interested and affected parties (I&APs) that Hayes Lemmerz (Pty) Ltd proposes to replace existing bulk melters and chip melter with a reverberatory furnace on its current site in Alrode, Gauteng. At present aluminium is alloyed off-site and delivered in ingots to Hayes Lemmerz. Hayes Lemmerz proposes to alloy the aluminium onsite and subsequently feed molten aluminium alloy directly to the wheel manufacturing process, this will result in significant energy and logistical savings. In terms of Section 24(5) of the National Environmental Management Act: 1998, and the regulations promulgated there under, a Basic Assessment (BA) process is required to undertake the proposed activity, in terms of activity 28 of Government Notice No. 544 of 18 June This process will also be used to inform an application for conversion of Hayes Lemmerz registration certificate in terms of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act (Act 45 of 1965) (APPA) to an Atmospheric Emissions Licence in terms of the National Environment Management: Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004) (NEMAQA). Name of proponent: Hayes Lemmerz (Pty) Ltd Physical Address of the Site: 3 Botha Street, Alrode, Gauteng Environmental Assessment Practitioner: EScience Associates (Pty) Ltd GDARD reference number: 002/10-11/E0151 To ensure that you are identified as an interested and/or affected party, please submit your name, contact information and interest in the project to the contact person given below on or before Friday 11 March Should you have any queries with respect to this Basic Assessment please contact the person below. Contact: Brian Gardner EScience Associates Tel: +27 (0) Fax: +27 (0) brian@escience.co.za

8 Appendix E4 Communications to and from I&AP s None at this stage

9 Appendix E5 Minutes of any public and/or stakeholder meetings None there was no meeting held for this project application

10 Appendix E6 - Comments and Responses Report No comments have been received, thus no Comments and Responses Report compiled.

11 Appendix E7 Comments from I&APs on Basic Assessment (BA) Report Will be updated after public review of BA report

12 Appendix E8 Comments from I&APs on amendments to the BA Report Will be updated if necessary

13 Appendix E9 Copy of the register of I&APs Register of initially identified I&AP s Name and Surname Organisation 1 Itumeleng Thubisi Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council thubisii@ekurhuleni.com 2 Debra Ramalope Environmental Impact Manager - Ekurhuleni 'ramaloped@ekurhuleni.com 3 Thabang motla Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council Planning & infrastructure motlat@ekurhuleni.com 4 Ansett, Maureen Councillor - Env committee mansett@worldonline.co.za 5 Erasmus Louw Ekurhuleni emergency planning services erasmusl@ekurhuleni.com 6 George Monyeke Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism george@ejnf.org.za 7 Metli Motepe DEA mmotepe@environment.gov.za 8 Brian Maye SAB Alrode brian.may@za.sabmiller.com 9 John Harris SAB Alrode John.harris@za.sabmiller.com 10 William Jarvis Ward Councillor william.jarvis@ekurhuleni.gov.za 11 Eddie van Wyk Ekurhuleni - Air quality Management vanwyke@ekurhuleni.com 12 Mazwi Lushaba DEA Air Quality Directorate mlushaba@environment.gov.za 13 Ghume Strydom Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Council Roads transport & civil works elske@ekurhuleni.com Register of I&AP s who officially registered for the process No registrations, however, Draft BA report has been sent to list above.

14 Appendix E10 Comments from I&APs on the application None received.

15 Appendix E11 Other Background Information Document sent to I&AP s with regards to the development.

16 BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT ESCIENCE ASSOCIATES (PTY) LTD FOR: BASIC ASSESSMENT FOR THE PROPOSED REPLACEMENT OF ALUMINIUM MELTER(S) POSTAL ADDRESS: PO Box Lynnwood Ridge Pretoria 0040 AT HAYES LEMMERZ (PTY) LTD, ALRODE, ALBERTON GDARD reference number: 002/10-11/E0151 PHYSICAL ADDRESS: 09 Victoria Street Oaklands 2192 Johannesburg TEL: FAX: February 2011 WEBSITE:

17 INTRODUCTION & BACKGROUND EScience Associates (ESA) was appointed by Hayes Lemmerz to undertake an environmental Basic Assessment (BA) process for the replacement of existing aluminium bulk melters and chip melter with reverberatory aluminium melter(s) at their Alberton premises. Hayes Lemmerz produces aluminium wheel rims and is a supplier to major vehicle manufacturers. The replacement will allow Hayes Lemmerz to melt and alloy aluminium onsite, and subsequently feed hot molten alloy directly into the manufacturing process. This will improve the overall energy efficiency and cost effectiveness of their operations. PURPOSE OF THIS DOCUMENT Environmental BA aims to ensure effective compliance and governance concerning the environment, while simultaneously focusing on key issues such as stakeholder empowerment, and providing access to relevant and concise information to enable informed decision making, on the part of both the proponent and the authorities. This Background Information Document (BID) provides introductory information to Interested and Affected Parties (I&AP s) with respect to the BA process for Hayes Lemmerz aluminium melter(s). The proposed activities will be undertaken at the Hayes Lemmerz Botha Street premises in Alrode, Alberton. The BID also serves as an invitation to register as an I&AP and participate as a stakeholder throughout the BA processes. This would include the opportunity to, review all reports generated, and/or to submit comments during the process. Your comments and your participation will assist in identifying any environmental issues related to the proposed projects so that these may be taken into cognisance in the BA. Hayes Lemmerz have appointed EScience Associates (Pty) Ltd. (ESA) to facilitate and manage the required BA processes. The Independent Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP) undertaking the required BA is: Mr Brian Gardner at EScience Associates Tel: (011) / Fax: brian@escience.co.za HAYES LEMMERZ BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT EScience Associates (Pty) Ltd Page 2

18 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Hayes Lemmerz has elected to have a reverberatory aluminium melter(s) erected and operated onsite in order to produce hot aluminium alloy for direct feed to the wheel manufacturing process. At present aluminium is alloyed off-site and delivered in ingots to Hayes Lemmerz. Melting and alloying the aluminium onsite and subsequently feeding molten aluminium alloy directly to the wheel manufacturing process will result in significant energy and logistical savings. The proposed melter(s) will replace the capacity of the existing bulk melters and chip melter currently in operation at the site. HAYES LEMMERZ BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT EScience Associates (Pty) Ltd Page 3

19 Figure 1: Proposed Changes Hayes Lemmerz currently has a valid registration certificate in terms of the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act (Act 45 of 1965) (APPA). This act was superseded in full by the HAYES LEMMERZ BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT EScience Associates (Pty) Ltd Page 4

20 National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004) (NEMAQA) on 31 March Hayes Lemmerz APPA certificate remains valid for a period of 4 years after that date, however the organisation must apply for conversion to an Atmospheric Emissions Licence (AEL) under the new act within 3 years (i.e. before 31 March 2013). The intended melter(s) is a listed activity in terms of regulations promulgated under S21 of the Act, and thus would require amendment of the AEL, to reflect the alteration to Hayes Lemmerz activities. The listed activity is Sub-Category 4.4 Secondary aluminium production, and applies to all installations for the secondary production of aluminium through the application of heat. An Air Quality Impact Assessment will be undertaken to determine the impact of the plant in relation to gazetted ambient air quality limits and acceptable air quality limits and/or guideline where none are gazetted. This is in accordance with the requirements of the organisations duty to care as per Section 28 of NEMA and in support of Environmental Authorisation in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) (NEMA) as well an application for atmospheric emissions licence as required by NEMAQA. The study encompasses: 1. Identification of potentially significant emission sources and pollutants 2. Emissions measurements for prescribed pollutants 3. Quantification of point source and fugitive emissions and development of an emissions inventory 4. Background emissions quantification in terms of industrial and households contributing sources in the vicinity 5. Air quality impact assessment through dispersion modelling HAYES LEMMERZ BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT EScience Associates (Pty) Ltd Page 5

21 LOCALITY Hayes Lemmerz is located on ERF A , No. 3 Botha Street, Alrode Extension 2, Alberton; Johannesburg, Gauteng. Refer to Figure 2: Hayes Lemmerz Site Location. Figure 2: Hayes Lemmerz Site location ( S, E) The subject property is located within the jurisdiction of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. Present Land Use: The land is presently zoned for Industrial use. The areas bordering on all sides are also zoned industrial. LEGAL & REGULATORY FRAMEWORK In terms of Regulation 20 of the regulations gazetted in Government Notice No. R 543 of 18 June 2010 promulgated in terms of Section 24(5), 24M and 44 of the National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998), the so called NEMA 2010 BA Regulations, Basic assessment must be applied to an application if the authorisation applied for is in respect of an activity listed in Government Notice No. R. 544 of The establishment of this new aluminium smelter only triggers 1 listing in terms of Government Notice R544, of 18 June The following listing applies: Listed activity No. 28: The expansion of or changes to existing facilities for any process or activity where such expansion or changes to will result in the need for a permit or license in terms of HAYES LEMMERZ BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT EScience Associates (Pty) Ltd Page 6

22 national or provincial legislation governing the release of emissions or pollution, excluding where the facility, process or activity is included in the list of waste management activities published in terms of section 19 of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008) in which case that Act will apply. Atmospheric Emissions Licence Environmental legislation applicable to air quality includes: the Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act (Act 45 of 1965) (APPA), the National Environmental Management Act of (Act 107 of 1998) (NEMA), and the National Environmental Management Air Quality Act (Act 39 of 2004) (NEMAQA). It must be noted that NEMAQA will completely repeal APPA in the near future. In terms of Section 61(2)(C) the holder of a registration certificate must, within the first Three years of the date when Section 60 of NEMAQA comes into force, lodge a renewal application in terms of section 47 with the licensing authority of the area in which the activity for which the certificate was issued is carried out. The renewal effectively will convert the APPA registration certificate to an Atmospheric Emissions Licence (AEL). It is intended that the Basic Assessment will inform that application for Hayes Lemmerz. Duty to Care Section 28 of the National Environmental Management Act (Act 107 of 1998) places a duty on every person to identify any significant pollution or degradation (historic and potential) caused by the person to the environment. Reasonable measures must then be taken to prevent the pollution from occurring, continuing or recurring. Such measures include: investigate and assess risks attached to employees work and the manner in which their task must be performed, in order to avoid causing significant pollution or degradation of the environment cease, modify or control any act, activity or process causing pollution or degradation contain or prevent the movement of pollutants or the cause of degradation eliminate the source of the pollution or degradation remedy the effects of pollution. The Basic Assessment Process The proposed operation is a listed activity in terms of GNR 544 promulgated under Section 24(5), 24M and 44 of the National Environmental Management Act, No. 107 of 1998, the so called NEMA 2010 EIA Regulations, 18 June Table 1: Activities Listed In Terms Of The EIA Regulations Notice: Activity N o Description of listed activity: No R June The expansion of or changes to existing facilities for any process or activity where such expansion or changes to will result in the need for a permit or license in terms of national HAYES LEMMERZ BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT EScience Associates (Pty) Ltd Page 7

23 or provincial legislation governing the release of emissions or pollution, excluding where the facility, process or activity is included in the list of waste management activities published in terms of section 19 of the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008) in which case that Act will apply. Reason: Hayes Lemmerz will replace existing bulk melters and chip melter with a reverberatory furnace. This is a listed process: Sub-Category 4.4 Secondary aluminium production, and applies to all installations for the secondary production of aluminium through the application of heat. As per listed activities in terms of S21 of NEMAQA. This process will result in the CHANGE to an existing facility, which will result in the need for amendment of an existing permit or license. The BA process undertaken will also be used to inform an application for conversion of Hayes Lemmerz APPA registration certificate to an Atmospheric Emissions Licence in terms of S47 of NEMAQA WHAT IS A BASIC ASSESSMENT? The proposed establishment of an aluminium alloy smelter is a listed activity in terms of Government Notice No. R 544 promulgated under Section 24(5), 24M and 44 of NEMA, the so called NEMA 2010 EIA Regulations. The Basic Assessment (BA) process can be summarized as follows: HAYES LEMMERZ BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT EScience Associates (Pty) Ltd Page 8

24 Figure 3: The Basic Assessment Process PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCESS The public participation process during a BA may consist of some or all of the following activities: NOTIFICATION of Interested and Affected Parties (I&AP s) regarding the BA process, consultation activities and availability of reports and decisions by the authorities, using a variety of mechanisms. FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS with relevant sectoral groups (groups of role players with similar interest, such as the tourism and agricultural sector, local government, etc.). HAYES LEMMERZ BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT EScience Associates (Pty) Ltd Page 9

25 PUBLIC MEETINGS that will be advertised (dependant on the nature and extent of comments received on the application). These will provide I&AP s with information and opportunities to record concerns, issues and suggestions, as well as to identify other I&AP s. COMMENT PERIODS (30 calendar days) will be communicated review BA Reports in order to provide registered I&AP s with the opportunity to review and comment on the information compiled through the BA process. Everyone has the right to be involved in decisions that may affect them. Participation by I&AP s is in all stakeholders interest because: o o o o o o o It provides opportunities for I&AP s and the authorities to obtain clear, accurate and understandable information about the expected environmental and socioeconomic impacts of the proposed development. It provides members of the public with the opportunity to voice their concerns and to raise questions regarding the project. It provides I&AP s with the opportunity to suggest ways for reducing or mitigating any negative impacts of the project, and for enhancing its benefits. It will enable the project proponent to consider the needs, preferences and values of I&AP s in their decisions. It provides opportunities for the clearing up of misunderstandings about technical issues, resolving disputes and reconciling conflicting interests. It is vital for ensuring transparency and accountability in decision-making. It contributes toward maintaining a healthy, vibrant democracy. You are important to the process and we urge you to participate by registering as an Interested or Affected Party (Registration Form attached). The sharing of information forms the basis of any stakeholder engagement process and offers I&AP s the opportunity to become actively involved in the project from the outset. It also plays an important role in the understanding of environmental investigations, as input from I&AP s helps to ensure that all potential issues are considered in the BA. HAYES LEMMERZ BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT EScience Associates (Pty) Ltd Page 10

26 IAP REGISTRATION FORM Please complete and return to EScience Associates, either on or before 11 March 2011, by means of the following (or alternatively phone Brian Gardner at (011) / ): brian@escience.co.za; or Fax: ; Post: PO Box 2950, Saxonwold, 2132 YOUR PERSONAL DETAILS: Title: Initials: Surname: Company / Organisation (if applicable): Position/Nature of involvement (e.g. property owner): Street address: Postal address: Tel (incl. area code): Cell: Fax number: I want to receive correspondence/updates regarding the project: YES / NO Preferred method of communication: Post / Phone / Fax / COMMENTS/QUESTIONS: 1. What is your specific interest in the proposed project? 2. What issues, comments and concerns would you like to raise with regard to the proposed BA and public participation process? 3. What potential impacts do you foresee associated with the proposed project? 4. Are there any other role-players/stakeholders that you feel we should consult with? (please state name & contact details)? HAYES LEMMERZ BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT EScience Associates (Pty) Ltd Page 11