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    FACULTY OF SCIENCE

    DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT &


    ENERGY STUDIES

    MODULE ENM03B3
    ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MONITORING

    CAMPUS APK

    EXAM : NOVEMBER 2022

    DATE: 31 OCTOBER 2022 SESSION: 12:30-15:30PM

    ASSESSOR(S) PROF IT RAMPEDI


    DR LS MODLEY

    EXTERNAL MODERATOR: DR KW MAPHANGWA (UNISA)

    DURATION 3 HOURS MARKS 150


    _____________________________________________________________

    NUMBER OF PAGES: 3 PAGES

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    1. Answer each section in a separate answer book


    2. Answer 4 questions, 2 questions from each section. Note: there are
    choices in both Sections 1 and 2
    3. Number your answers carefully and use the numbers that are used in
    the question paper.
    Section A
    4. The paper has three different questions in Section A
    5. Choose any ONE of the main questions (Question 1, 2 or 3).
    6. You are not permitted to answer two different questions unless they
    are part of the main question.
    2

    7. Any discussion that is extensively composed of bulleted points without


    proper explanations and theoretical insights will be assigned very low
    marks.
    SECTION A: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

    QUESTION 1

    Question 1.1
    Elaborate and explain in detail what is meant by EIA screening and the
    detailed process of screening in or screening out a development proposal that
    any client can bring to your environmental consulting company. [50]

    Question 1.2
    Discuss the different legal and regulatory provisions in the South African body
    of Environmental Law and Regulations regarding EIA screening. Your answer
    must explain how such laws or associated regulations can inform EIA
    screening. Make sure that you mention each piece of law or regulation and
    how they inform EIA scoping. [25]

    OR

    QUESTION 2

    Discuss the purpose of EIA Scoping in terms of the applicable theory as well
    as the legislative and regulatory requirements. Your answer should also
    explain in full what does EIA scoping entail during the EIA process and what
    information is required for this particular stage in the EIA process. [75]

    OR

    QUESTION 3

    Question 3.1

    Explain what is meant by stakeholder consultation and public participation


    (CPP) and fully discuss all the requirements in terms of the applicable theory
    as well as the legislative and regulatory context. [50]

    Question 3.2

    Explain how consultation and public participation for an EIA process can be
    planned effectively for meaningful and informed stakeholder engagement.
    [25]
    3

    SECTION B: ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING


    ANSWER ALL OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS

    QUESTION 2.1
    Despite strides in legislative developments, such as the National
    Environmental Management: Air Quality Act of 2005, air quality continues to
    be a national challenge, Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy
    Minister Maggie Sotyu said on October 4.

    "The Air Quality Act emphasises the importance of cooperative governance


    structures and measurable investments in air quality monitoring infrastructure,
    all of which are key to ensuring that our air is breathable and not harmful to
    anyone," she said in an address to the 2022 Annual Air Quality Governance
    Lekgotla, under the theme Strengthening Air Quality Management Systems.
    The Constitution entrenches the right to environmental protection, most
    notably an environment that is not harmful to the health or wellbeing of all, she
    added.

    "However, air pollution levels in some areas are often over the legal
    thresholds specified in our National Ambient Air Quality Standards. Exceeding
    these indicates that part of the population is exposed to air quality that is
    potentially detrimental to their health and wellbeing," Sotyu noted.–
    Engineering news (2022)

    Answer the following questions based on the Excerpt above:


    1. In an urban city like Johannesburg, what would be the main sources of
    air pollution. [10]
    2. How would we know whether the air quality in Johannesburg is
    acceptable? [5]
    3. For the air quality problems being experienced in our country would
    you suggest a Health Risk Assessment or a Health impact
    assessment? Give reasons for your answer [15]
    (30)

    QUESTION 2.2

    Negotiations about the terms of the $8.5-billion pledged by European nations


    at COP26 to help South Africa phase out coal-fired power stations are running
    into stiff headwinds, with sources close to the talks saying South Africa may
    be forced to withdraw from them.
    4

    The sources said a major problem is that 80% of the proposed finance will be
    in the form of loans at high interest rates, which will place the country in
    further debt. The Komati Power Station is a coal-fired plant that started
    operating in the 1960s, and finally — after temporarily being shut between
    1990 and 2009 — is being shut for good.

    But Eskom’s plan, part of the just energy transition (JET), is to repower
    Komati with renewable energy (150MW of solar, 70MW of wind and 150MW
    of batteries), and repurpose it into a training facility to reskill and upskill
    Eskom employees and the surrounding community to be able to operate
    renewable energy facilities, and as a factory for the assembling of
    containerised solar microgrids that will be dispersed across South Africa.

    The plan is about ensuring ghost towns are not left behind after shutting down
    a plant.

    There are 600 employees at Komati Power Station — 200 permanent staff,
    200 contractors and 200 ERI Eskom road tech industry contractors.
    . – Daily Maverick 2022

    Answer the following questions based on the Excerpt above:

    1. Apart from what has been mentioned in the article which other risks
    can you mention which might affect the transitioning for South
    Africa. [15]

    2. Do you think there would be any stranded assets during after the
    just transition? What would be the cause thereof?
    [15]

    3. Provide a detailed explanation of the human dimension of just


    transition, with special reference to Komati Powerstation.
    [15]

    (45)

    TOTAL: 150 MARKS

    END OF ASSESSMENT

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