| (1) |
An applicant or holder must develop a fluid transportation management plan that must at least ensure— |
| (a) |
planning to minimise fluid transport movements and distances; |
| (b) |
the implementation of management procedures to address the risks associated with fluid transport; |
| (c) |
that natural gas is removed from fluids prior to fluids being transported and a system for checking and recording is implemented; |
| (d) |
that fluids are transported to and from the hydraulic fracturing treatment site in accordance with relevant legislation and national standards in a manner designed to prevent spillage; and |
| (e) |
that the general workforce, including drivers, receives appropriate training and is equipped to respond to emergencies and to implement clean up measures. |
| (2) |
A fluid transportation management plan referred to in subregulation (1) must be submitted— |
| (a) |
to the competent authority, for consideration and approval, as part of the application for Environmental Authorisation; and |
| (b) |
to the designated agency 30 days prior to the commencement of drilling and hydraulic fracturing. |
| (3) |
The transportation of hazardous fluids or materials must be carried out in accordance with applicable South African National Standards, relevant legislation and the Material Safety Data Sheets. |
| (a) |
The fluid transportation management plan referred to in subregulation (1) must include a quarterly reporting requirement. |
| (b) |
Quarterly reports conforming to the approved plan must be submitted to the designated agency and the department responsible for water affairs. |
| (5) |
The quarterly reports must be consolidated into annual reports which must be included in the EMPr. |
[Regulation 117 inserted by section 2 of Notice No. R. 466 dated 3 June 2015]
Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, 1996
