OUR SERVICES
EIA & Environmental Authorisation
Comprehensive Environmental Impact Assessments and authorisation processes to enable compliant, responsible development.
OVERVIEW
EIA & Environmental Authorisation
Environmental Impact Assessments are a cornerstone of South Africa's environmental governance framework. Greenmined Environmental specialises in conducting thorough EIAs under NEMA and its EIA Regulations, ensuring that all development projects receive the necessary environmental authorisation.
Our approach combines deep regulatory knowledge with robust stakeholder engagement, specialist studies coordination, and strategic project management. We work closely with competent authorities to navigate the assessment process efficiently while maintaining the highest standards of environmental analysis.
OUR PROCESS
How We Deliver
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Pre-Application Consultation
Initial engagement with the competent authority and preliminary site assessments to determine the applicable regulatory requirements.
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Scoping Phase
Identification of key environmental issues, stakeholder engagement, and preparation of the Scoping Report for authority approval.
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Specialist Studies
Coordination of specialist assessments including biodiversity, wetland, heritage, traffic, noise, air quality, and visual impact studies.
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Impact Assessment
Comprehensive assessment of identified impacts, development of mitigation measures, and preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment Report.
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Public Participation
Meaningful stakeholder engagement throughout the process, including public meetings, comment periods, and I&AP management.
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Authorisation & Compliance
Submission to the competent authority, management of the decision-making process, and post-authorisation compliance support.
KEY BENEFITS
What You Gain
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Regulatory compliance with NEMA and EIA Regulations
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Streamlined authorisation process reducing project delays
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Comprehensive stakeholder engagement building social licence
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Expert coordination of specialist studies
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Post-authorisation compliance support and EMPr implementation
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Strategic risk identification and mitigation planning
REGULATORY CONTEXT
Relevant Legislation
National Environmental Management Act (NEMA), 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998)
EIA Regulations, 2014 (as amended 2017)
Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act (MPRDA), 2002
National Heritage Resources Act (NHRA), 1999
National Water Act (NWA), 1998
COMMON QUESTIONS
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a full EIA process take?
A full Scoping and EIA process typically takes 12-18 months, depending on the complexity of the project and specialist studies required. Basic Assessments may be completed in 6-9 months.
What triggers an EIA requirement?
Activities listed in the NEMA EIA Regulations (Listing Notices 1, 2, and 3) trigger the requirement for either a Basic Assessment or full Scoping and EIA process.
Do I need an EAPASA-registered practitioner?
Yes. Since 2018, all Environmental Assessment Practitioners conducting EIAs in South Africa must be registered with EAPASA. All Greenmined EAPs are fully registered.
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