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arrFiles=new Array();arrFiles[0]=new Array(1,"pq2003waste.htm","17 Mar 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","solid waste, National Solid Waste Management Strategy, incineration","Solid Waste Management - Incineration Project,Debate No. 39 of 04.11.03......","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2003 /Solid Waste Debate No. 39 of 04.11.03 Solid Waste Management - Incineration Project (No. B/793) Dr. S. Chady (Second Member for Port Louis Maritime & Port Louis East) asked the Minister of Environment whether Government has now given up the incineration option as part of its strategy concerning solid waste management. The Minister of Public Infrastructure, Land Transport & Shipping (Mr G. Lesjongard): Mr Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I shall reply to this question. In reply to a PNQ on Tuesday 04 November 2003, I informed the House of the various components of the new National Solid Waste Management Strategy approved by Government in April 2002. One of the components of the strategy relates to the setting up of an incinerator/landfill/hazardous waste complex in the west. However, prior to the implementation of the project, a feasibility study has to be carried out. Accordingly, in July 2003, Carl Bro International was appointed to provide consultancy services on the setting up of the waste complex and to make recommendations on the most appropriate disposal options, including findings of the site investigations, financial and economic analysis. A first draft feasibility report has been submitted recently and is currently being examined before finalisation of the report by the Consultants. Government will take a decision on the incineration option on the basis of the recommendations made in the final report. Dr. Chady: I am glad to hear that the incineration process will be looked into. I would like to ask the hon. Minister if the other hazardous waste, medical waste etc. will be included in the strategy as there is a problem presently concerning certain waste like asbestos which cannot be disposed of? Mr Lesjongard: Yes, Mr Speaker, Sir, this is included in the National Waste Strategy Plan. Keywords: solid waste, National Solid Waste Management Strategy, incineration, Back to top Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",13);arrFiles[1]=new Array(2,"pq2004air.htm","17 Mar 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","odour, EIA licence, air pollution, public health, coal, heavy fuel, oxides, sulphur, carbon monoxide,nitrogen,noise,air,monitoring,air quality,boilers,water pollution,odour, police de l’environnement,larvaecides,monitoring, mobile air control unit,gas tu","Parliamentary questions year 2004, air pollution,odour, public health,oxides, heavy fuel,air quality......","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2004 /Air Pollution [ Alcodis Ltd - EIA Conditions ][ Boilers - Heavy Fuel Oil ] [ Canal Malaria,Pereybere - Pollution Problems ][ Mobile Ambient Air Control Unit ] [ Electricity Production Generators - Air Emissions - Monitoring ] [ Unity College Students - Intoxication ][ Chalet and Alma Streets/Masjid Tupsee - Canals-Stagnant Waters, Debris, etc ][ Smoke Emitting Vehicles - Control ] [ CEB - Air & Noise Pollution - Enforcement Notice ] Debate No. 1 of 16.03.2004 Alcodis Ltd.- EIA Conditions (No. B/17) Dr. R. Beebeejaun (Second Member for Port Louis South and Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will state if the non respect by Alcodis of the EIA conditions is the cause of the outbreaks of health problems at Rose Belle North primary school. Mr Bhagwan: Sir, on 15 November 2002, Alcodis Ltd was issued with an EIA licence for the production of ethanol subject to 26 specific conditions. An audit carried out by a technical team comprising the Director of Environment, officers of the Ministry of Health, the University of Mauritius and the MSIRI at Alcodis Ltd. in the context of the recent cases of health problems at Rose Belle North Government School, on 03 and 04 March 2004, has, inter alia, revealed that 6 EIA conditions were not complied with. Three of these conditions, which have a direct impact on public health, are as follows - no odour shall be released from vinasse; the installation of a desulphurisation unit, and the use of good quality coal as fuel. In fact, Alcodis Ltd has shifted from the use of coal to heavy fuel oil for combustion in its boiler without informing the Ministry of Environment. Heavy fuel oil is known to have a much higher sulphur content than good quality coal. Furthermore, the company did not have on line a proper and adequate desulphurisation unit. These, according to the Ministry of Health, combined with the absence of a treatment plant for vinasse have resulted in the emission of sulphur dioxide, oxides of nitrogen, carbon monoxide, odour and suspended particulate matter in the atmosphere. These emissions are known to be injurious to human health and may cause respiratory, eye and noise irritations as well as nausea, which are exactly the same problems experienced by the pupils and staff of the Rose Belle North Government School. Further investigations in the area have revealed no other possible causes for health problems and have pointed to Alcodis Ltd. A Prohibition Notice was served on Alcodis Ltd on 02 March 2004 for non compliance with EIA conditions. Subsequently, in a letter dated 05 March 2004, Alcodis was requested to take necessary remedial measures, including shifting from the use of heavy fuel oil to diesel as fuel in its boiler and to install a desulphurisation unit in order to reduce sulphur dioxide emission. Alcodis was allowed to carry out trial runs during the long weekend of 11 to 14 March after it had informed my Ministry of the measures taken. A technical team monitored operations during that time to assess the situation with regard to emission, odour and noise. Whilst the measures regarding noise and odour were acceptable, the stack emission monitoring results provided by the University of Mauritius showed a very high level of Sulphur Dioxide concentration of 519.6 ppm, equivalent to an emission of 1300 kg per day as compared to the World Bank guidelines of 200 kg per day for a generator of 1 megawatt as the one at Alcodis. This is also considered harmful to health. The findings of the assessment exercise were discussed at an enlarged technical committee on Sunday 14 March. The Committee recommended that in view of the potential risk still prevailing, it was not advisable to lift the Prohibition Notice. The Committee also advised that it would be environmentally safer for Alcodis to shift from heavily fuel oil to diesel, in which case the Prohibition Notice could be withdrawn. Alcodis was informed of these recommendations at a meeting held at my Ministry in the afternoon of Sunday 14 March. After thorough examination of all possible options, Alcodis informed my Ministry that it would switch over to diesel as from Monday 15 March as a short-term measure. Alcodis Ltd. started running its plant as from 8.20 p.m. on 15 March after having effected appropriate adjustments to the boiler. A technical team from my Ministry was present then and continues to be present to monitor the situation. The stack emission equipment of the University of Mauritius is in place and Alcodis has been asked to continue monitoring the flue gases until further notice. The mobile air monitoring unit of my Ministry has been placed in the premises of the Rose Belle North Government School to monitor the ambient air quality. The quality of the ambient air at the school this morning is normal. Alcodis will be allowed to test other less costly means of reducing sulphur dioxide emissions during weekends and off school hours between 4.00 p.m. and 6.00 p.m. the next morning. I would like to reassure the House that this matter has been dealt with in full objectivity and with professionalism in order to reconcile industrial activities with the safeguard of the health of the school children and the inhabitants of Rose Belle. Dr. Boolell: Can I ask the Minister whether it is the policy of his Ministry to see to it that there is a regular environmental audit being carried out? Mr Bhagwan: We are in the process of effecting environmental audit where we have heavy industries. We have recruited recently more than ten technical officers as a team to effect industrial audit in industries. In fact, we have set up a committee at my Ministry where we are in the process of adding additional conditions to the existing EIA conditions of certain industries. Dr. Boolell: Why is it then that Government has had to wait for a third outbreak of health problems to occur in that particular vicinity before it took appropriate action? Mr Bhagwan: Alcodis was on a trial and Alcodis did not inform our Ministry of the problem. When we had this second problem, I think on a Thursday, we worked on the weekend and on Tuesday, the full team under the leadership of the Director of Environment went on site and we had an audit. A further audit was carried out with the help of other Authorities like the MSIRI and the University of Mauritius. Dr. Boolell: I grant the Minister that it is only now that measures have started to be taken. Why is it that Government has had to wait for an uproar in the village of Rose Belle before it started to act promptly? Mr Bhagwan: I have not, as a Minister, the reputation to sit on files and wait, but... (Interruptions) Mr Speaker: Order hon. Boolell, let the Minister reply. Mr Bhagwan: We have to identify other problems also. There were questions linked to pesticides and other items. So, we were working in the region and even within the Alcodis premises, Sir. Dr. Boolell: I recall when that problem occurred on the first time. In respect of the reply given in this very House, fingers were pointed elsewhere because there was no thorough inquiry conducted. This is it. We are not here to point fingers at X, Y or Z, but I am asking the Minister: why is it then that appropriate measures were not taken so that there would be no recurrence of this problem? Mr Bhagwan: Sir, we are monitoring the situation and Alcodis already shifted from coal to fuel. This was irresponsibility on the part of the operator. Dr. Boolell: It is the responsibility of Government to see to it that there is proper environmental audit and that there is compliance to the provisions of the law. Mr Bhagwan: It is what we are doing and what we have been doing and I am very proud of what my staff is doing. Dr. Boolell: Après la mort, la tisane, is this what the Minister is proud of? Dr. Beebeejaun: Mr Speaker, did the Ministry of Health issue a warning the way the vinasse was being stocked, and if so, what action has been taken? Mr Bhagwan: Sir, the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Health are working as a team for several weeks now; the audit was carried out by the team and all the necessary findings were made. Dr. Boolell: Can we make sure that there will be no similar occurrence and that a proper audit is going to be conducted and proper advice going to be tendered so that appropriate measures are taken? Mr Bhagwan: Sir, due monitoring is being carried out at the level of CEB and other industries and we are obtaining the help of the University of Mauritius also. At 1.00 p.m the sitting was suspended. Keywords: odour, EIA licence, air pollution, public health, coal, heavy fuel, oxides, sulphur, carbon monoxide, nitrogen, noise, air, monitoring, air quality, boilers Debate No. 02 of 23.03.2004 Boilers - Heavy Fuel Oil (No. B/82) Dr. J. B. David (Fourth Member for GRNW and Port Louis West) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether in regard to boilers using Heavy Fuel Oil presently operating in Mauritius, he will - give the number, and state when his Ministry last carried out a survey on gas emission from those industries, and whether he will table the results thereon. Mr Bhagwan: Sir, I am informed that there are about 60 boilers operating with Heavy Fuel Oil in Mauritius. Industries are requested to carry out their own stack monitoring and submit the results to my Ministry as and when deemed necessary. Some instances where the monitoring has been carried out are the Phoenix Industrial Estate, the Richfield Ltd. and Sinotex Ltd. where emissions were observed to be high. Remedial measures had been prescribed and action taken by the industries. It is also a practice to include conditions in EIA licences which require undertakings operating boilers to take all mitigating measures to reduce stack emissions to an acceptable level. Furthermore, my Ministry is finalising the Industrial Wastes Audit Regulations which aims at controlling all emissions from industrial activities through the introduction of an Environment Management Plan. My Ministry has also recently recruited a number of officers and is in the process of procuring a stack monitoring equipment to further strengthen enforcement of compliance measures. It is to be noted that at present only the University of Mauritius has the equipment and the capacity to carry out stack monitoring in the country. Dr. David: I have a few supplementary questions, Mr Speaker, Sir. May I ask the Minister whether there has been a joint survey of the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Environment to know the impact of HFO on human health? Mr Bhagwan: We have discussed this possibility recently and the Director of Environment is working on it. Dr. David: It means, up to now, it has not been done. Mr Bhagwan: It has been done on an ad-hoc basis. They are working on the list of equipment and also on the new set-up. There is joint monitoring not only with the Ministry of Health, but also with the Ministry of Labour. Dr. David: Will, therefore, the Minister submit a report to the House when the survey would have been done? Mr Bhagwan: Yes, Sir. Mr Dulloo: For clarification purposes, may I ask the Minister whether his Ministry has got those instruments and logistics for the purpose of testing or he is relying on the equipment and instruments at the University of Mauritius? And, if so, how this is done in order to ensure the proper testing? Mr Bhagwan: Mr Speaker, Sir, the fact that there is actually only one equipment at the University of Mauritius - and I used that myself - and we are in the process of buying one for the Ministry. We have recruited new specialised officers to work on this. That equipment was purchased when we were working for the Ministry of Agriculture in 1992 and 1993. Dr. David: Will the Minister tell us whether there has been any specific survey in the surrounding of the CEB of Fort Victoria in that connection? Mr Bhagwan: A survey has been carried out and we have requested, through enforcement notice, the CEB to perform stack monitoring, at least, twice per year. Recently, there was a last enforcement notice issued to the CEB. It was to submit a stack monitoring by 15 April and one by 15 October. Dr. David: Can we know, therefore, what has been the outcome of that survey? Can \'t it be tabled? Mr Bhagwan: They are supposed to give it by 15 April, Sir. Keywords: heavy fuel oil, air pollution, boilers, EIA licence Debate No. 02 of 23.03.2004 Canal Malaria, Pereybere - Pollution Problems (No. B/75) Mr A. K. Gungah (Second Member for Grand \'Baie and Poudre d \'Or) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he is aware of the pollution problems water accumulation in Canal Malaria at Pereybère is causing and, if so, will he state the measures he has taken or proposes to take to remedy the situation at the earliest. Mr Bhagwan: Yes, Sir. Following the hon. Member \'s request, a joint site visit effected on 16 February 2004 by officers of my Ministry, the District Council North and the Police de L \'Environnement has revealed that stagnant water in the canal give rise to odour and is also a breeding place for mosquitoes. As a short-term solution, the District Council North has cleaned the canal and sprayed larveacides. Canal Malaria has also been included in the priority list of the NDU land drainage Projects. The scope of works are being finalised for the implementation of a proper drainage system and will, inter alia, include appropriate levelling and reconditioning of the drains to allow proper flow of water and placing of concrete slabs on part of the canal. In the meantime, we have requested the District Council to effect regular maintenance on the canal. Mr Gungah: May I ask the Minister to request the technicians to check the canal that passes under the main road that goes to the beach of Pereybère? It seems that that part is blocked. Mr Bhagwan: Sir, a full survey is being carried out. Keywords: water pollution, air pollution, odour, police de l’environnement, larvaecides Debate No. 02 of 23.03.2004 Mobile Ambient Air Control Unit (No. B/76) Mr A. K. Gungah (Second Member for Grand \'Baie and Poudre d \'Or) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will state if his Ministry is equipped with a Mobile Ambient Air Control Unit and, if so, state - the number of times it has been used, indicating the last date when it was in use, and whether the machine has ever been out of order and, if so, will he state the period. Mr Bhagwan: Yes, Sir, my Ministry is equipped with a mobile Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Unit. The mobile Unit has been used on 18 different sites since it became operational in December 2001 and it is presently being used at the Rose Belle North Government School since 15 March 2004. The Unit has never been totally out of order. However, 2 of its 6 analyzers were not functioning properly during the period October 2003 to mid March 2004. Repairs have been effected and the equipment is now fully operational. Keywords: air pollution, air quality, monitoring, mobile air control unit Deb. No. 04 of 30.03.04 Electricity Production Generators - Air Emissions - Monitoring (No. B/138) Mr M. Dulloo (Third Member for Grand’Baie & Poudre d’Or) asked the Minister of Environment & National Development Unit whether his Ministry has the instruments or means to test emissions, including sulphur dioxide emission, from electricity production generators powered by diesel, coal, gas turbine or bagasse and, if so, will he – give the dates when such tests were carried out, if any, and the outcome thereof, and state the level of sulphur dioxide emission recorded and action being taken to monitor the situation. The Minister of Public Utilities (Mr A. Ganoo): Sir, with your permission, I will reply to both PQ B/138 and PQ B/148 as they relate to the same issue. I am informed that, already under the first Environment Investment Programme back in 1991, a set of ambient air and stack monitoring equipment was acquired by the Ministry of Environment and given to the Mauritius Sugar Authority, for the purpose of monitoring air emissions principally from the sugar factories. In October 1998, the equipment was handed over by the Mauritius Sugar Authority to the University of Mauritius, which provides the services to the public at large against payment and undertakes both ambient air and stack monitoring. Presently, this is the only piece of equipment available for stack monitoring. The equipment was also used in the context of the Joint UNIDO/Ministry of Environment Project at Valentina Industrial Estate for stack monitoring. The Ministry of Environment became the enforcing agency for air quality only in July 2002. However, an ambient air quality equipment was already purchased and commissioned in December 2002. The equipment is meant to assess ambient air quality and consists of two monitoring stations, one stationary situated at Cassis, at the southern entry of Port Louis and the other one is mobile, which is presently being used at the Rose Belle North Government School. The two stations measure different parameters, including sulphur dioxide at ambient level. The mobile unit has been at 18 different sites, including at Highlands, Petit Camp, Valentina, Goodlands industrial zone, Flacq, Cassis and the port area. Air quality standards were proclaimed under the Environment Protection Act in August 1998 and included ambient air quality and stack emission standards. The fixed station at Cassis, which is in the proximity of two CEB power stations, namely St. Louis and Fort Victoria, has to date not recorded any alarming levels of sulphur dioxide. The St. Louis Power station is in operation since 1955 and that of Fort Victoria since 1965. It is to be noted that all the power stations of the CEB which run on heavy oil are situated down wind and near the sea and, thus, does not affect inhabitants. There is a standing agreement with the CEB concerning Fort Victoria that they have to shut down the station whenever there is a change in wind direction towards the residential zone. It should also be noted that the Ministry of Environment has in the past issued notices under the Environment Protection Act to the CEB to improve the auality of the environment. The most recent enforcement notice issued against noise and air pollution at Fort Victoria was on 25 January 2002. Since then, several measures have been taken by the CEB, including two studies by teams of experts from India and UK, and the recommendations are being implemented. The last enforcement notice issued regarding noise, air and water pollution against the St Louis Power Station at Camp Chapelon, Pailles, was on 11 March of this year, and one of the requirements is that the CEB should undertake stack monitoring at least twice a year. From 07 to 20 November 2001, ambient air quality monitoring was carried out in the proximity of Fort Victoria power station, more precisely in the compound of Mauritius Telecom at Cassis. The results were well below the limits for ambient air quality standards. Ambient monitoring was also carried out on 3 sites around Fort George Power Station from 02 to 24 October 2002, and the results obtained were well below the limits for ambient air quality. I am also informed, Sir, that the Ministry is in the process of acquiring portable user friendly units for stack emission and has started capacity building in terms of recruitment of personnel and training. Mr Chumroo: Regarding Fort Victoria and Nicolay CEB stations, I have just heard the Minister say that, whenever there is a change in wind direction, measures are taken. Does it imply that there are gas emissions and for that reason, machines are stopped? Mr Ganoo: I don’t have the information for Nicolay station, but as I have said, there is no problem with regard to the two other stations. Mr Chumroo: Sir, being given that the power station is in a residential area and being given that they are using gas for the running of the station, does not the Minister think that it is somewhat dangerous or toxic for the inhabitants of the area? Mr Ganoo: Sir, the information supplied to me is about St Louis and Fort Victoria. I will look into the situation as far as Nicolay is concerned and report to the House. Dr. David: Mr Deputy Speaker, we \'ve just heard the Minister say that there is no problem at St Louis Power Station. He mentioned Fort Victoria and St Louis as well. Last week the Minister of Environment circulated a paper in which mention was made that the test would be done on 15 April 2004 and the second one on 15 October 2004. The test has not yet been done and the Minister says that there is no problem at St Louis CEB Station. In fact, there are many problems. Mr Ganoo: I answered, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, that, in fact, the Enforcement Notice against the CEB with regard to St Louis Power Station dated 11 March 2004 was issued to the CEB and one of the requirements is precisely what the hon. Member referred to and that CEB should undertake that monitoring, at least, twice a year. Dr. David: Therefore, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, how can he say, for sure and conclusively that there is no problem? The survey has not yet been done. Mr Ganoo: There is a difference between stack monitoring and ambient air quality monitoring! Dr. David: But saying that this does not impact on the health, on the people around is, according to me, too early. Mr Dulloo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I sympathise with the Minister as he is not the substantive Minister, but there is a real problem to which we should draw his attention. He has given us the history, but he has not got the means to carry out a proper test as far as sulphur dioxide is concerned. What we ask is: what is he doing urgently about this situation? Right now the people of Camp Chapelon, Pailles are suffering from serious discomfort because of the sulphur dioxide emission which they suspect to come from the Station of St Louis? This is why we say that there is urgency and something should be done. Mr Ganoo: Sir, the Ministry of Environment is equipped with an ambient air quality monitoring unit and this monitoring machine is equipped with, in fact, six analysers to detect sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, ozone, particulate matter, high volume sampler. This is as far as the ambient quality monitoring unit is concerned. We do have the analysers. Dr. David: Sir, the Minister mentioned stack monitoring and I read from what was circulated last week on 15 April 2004, first tests to be done to perform stack monitoring and submit results of analysis to this Ministry in particular for particulate emissions and sulphur dioxide. Mr Ganoo: Yes and I have a copy of the Enforcement Notice with me. In fact, this is an extract from the Enforcement Notice to the CEB by which the CEB has accordingly been instructed to implement all the necessary measures within the two months from receipt of this notice so as to ensure compliance with the standards in force, to abide by the standards and to perform stack monitoring, at least, two times per year on 15 April and on 15 October 2004 and submit the results of the analysis to the Ministry in particular for particulate emissions and sulphur dioxide. This is right and this test will enable the Ministry of Environment to assess the situation in terms of stack monitoring. Keywords: air quality, diesel, coal, gas turbine, sulphur dioxide, monitor, noise, water pollution, power station, public health Debate No. 05 of 13.04.04 Unity College Students - Intoxication (No. B/206) Dr. A. Boolell (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will state if the cause of intoxication of the Unity College students has been established. Reply: I am informed that on 29 March 2004, 36 children from Unity College attended the Jawaharlall Nehru Hospital complaining of burning sensation in the nostril and eyes, headache, nausea and some with giddiness and abdominal pain. Three of them were admitted for observation and their conditions were found to be satisfactory. The following morning, they were all examined by a paediatrician and were discharged. Results of specimens submitted for toxicological analysis were negative. In view of the fact that very transient manifestations of symptoms and all pathological investigations did not reveal any incriminatory substance, no specific cause could be attributed from a purely medical point of view. However, I would like to add that surveys carried out both by the Ministry of Health & Quality of Life and my Ministry have confirmed that there is a persisting mild and occasionally more pronounced odour of vinasse and alcohol in the vicinity of Alcodis Ltd. Such odours, under specific conditions such as poor ventilation and crowded areas may cause symptoms similar to those reported on 29 March. I further wish to inform the hon. Member that, amongst other measures, Alcodis Ltd. has been requested - to undertake a complete audit by a qualified professional to identify possible leakages and to submit a certified report; to increase the carting away capacity of vinasses in a sound environmental manner; and the vinasse treatment plant to be made fully operational. My Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health & Quality of Life, Ministry of Agriculture & Natural Resources, the MSIRI and the University of Mauritius is closely monitoring the situation. A follow-up meeting is scheduled with Alcodis Ltd. tomorrow to review progress. Keywords: public health, odour, air pollution, alcohol, vinasse, intoxication POINTE AUX SABLES - ECOFUEL LIMITED – POLLUTION HAZARDS (No. B/314) Dr. J. B. David (Fourth Member for GRNW and Port Louis West) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he has received a petition signed by the inhabitants of Petit Verger, Pte aux Sables, concerning pollution hazards from Ecofuel Limited and, if so, will he give the date on which the petition was received and say what has been done since then by his Ministry. Reply: An application for an EIA licence for used oil recovery at Pointe aux Sables by Ecofuel Limited was received by my Ministry on 20 March 2001. Further to the publication of EIA notice to invite public comments, a petition signed by the inhabitants of Petit Verger, Pointe aux Sables was indeed received on 30 April 2001 against the project. The concerns raised were related to noise and air pollution, traffic impact and risk of odour nuisance. The receipt of the petition was acknowledged on 06 June 2001 and the latter were informed that their comments would be considered at the review stage of the application. A Technical Advisory Committee under the chairmanship of Mr C. Fournier, Marine Engineering Surveyor & Consultant and comprising representatives from the Ministry of Local Government and Rodrigues, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry and International Trade, Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Ministry of Environment, University of Mauritius and the Central Electricity Board was set up under section 10 of the Environment Protection Act in September 2001 to, amongst others, assess and comment on the EIA application. The recommendations of the TAC and the comments received from the inhabitants of Petit Verger, Pointe aux Sables were taken into consideration during the examination of the application by the EIA Committee held on 20 June 2003. An EIA licence was issued to Ecofuel Ltd on 26 June 2003 subject to a set of 30 conditions which, inter alia, addressed the issues raised by the inhabitants. Arrangements were also made on 17 July 2003 for the publication of a notice to inform the public about the decision as per Section 23 (5) of the Environment Protection Act 2002. A recent letter of protest was received at my Ministry on 02 April 2004. A meeting was held on Tuesday 20 April 2004 at my Ministry with the complainants for the latter to take cognizance of the mitigating measures proposed in the EIA report as well as the conditions attached to the EIA licence. They have also been informed of the above measures in writing on 22 April 2004. I wish to inform the House that construction works have not yet started. The proposed site is located within the 200 m buffer zone from the Montagne Jacquot treatment plant. The project is of national interest and will have a direct bearing on the proper management and disposal of used oil in Mauritius and Rodrigues. My Ministry will, in collaboration with other Ministries/Authorities, ensure regular monitoring of the implementation of the project for strict compliance with the conditions of the EIA licence. My Ministry will also consult Ecofuel Ltd with a view to arranging a meeting to enable the latter to further explain the various processes involved and the mitigative measures to be taken. Keywords: air pollution, EIA licence, noise, odour, EPA Debate No. 9 of 11.05.2004 Chalet and Alma Streets/Masjid Tupsee - Canals-Stagnant Waters, Debris, etc (No. B/371) Dr. R. Beebeejaun (Second Member for Port Louis South and Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he is aware of the state of the canal between Chalet and Alma Streets adjoining Masjid Tupsee and, if so, will he state the measures he is taking or intends to take to drain away stagnant waters and get rid of the debris, mosquitoes and foul smell emanating from the canal. Mr Bhagwan: Sir, Section 48 (1) of the Local Government Act 2003, provides for Local Authorities to take measures to construct, repair, maintain and clean drains, sewers, gutters and cross gutters falling under their respective jurisdiction. With regard to the state of the canal, a joint site visit was effected on 07 May, by officers of my Ministry, the Ministry of Health & Quality of Life and the Municipality of Port Louis, revealed that there is no stagnant water as such, but the flow is slow due to the topography of the site, the presence of rocks on the bed of the canal and also because of littering and illegal dumping by inhabitants of the locality. It was also observed that some residents of the locality have connected their domestic wastewater pipes discharging kitchen and bathroom wastewater into the canal, giving rise to a bad smell. The Ministry of Health & Quality of Life has requested the concerned persons to remove the connections. The Municipality of Port Louis has been requested to take appropriate action at its end to clean the canal. The situation will be monitored by both the Ministry of Health and my Ministry. I have been informed that the Municipality of Port Louis is already taking appropriate actions. Mr Speaker, Sir, I would like to reiterate my appeal to all enforcing agencies, particularly to Local Authorities to shoulder their responsibility and to take whatever actions deemed appropriate under the provisions of the law. Dr. Jeetah: Mr Speaker, Sir, in view of the malaria problem, could the hon. Minister tell the House whether he has a plan of all canals and drains in Mauritius? Mr Bhagwan: Sir, it is not just because of malaria. We are doing our work everyday according to what responsibilities we have. Dr. Jeetah: But, does the hon. Minister have a plan? Mr Bhagwan: We have several plans, including plans for the hon. Member \'s constituency! Dr. Jeetah: Mr Speaker, Sir, would the hon. Minister table a copy of the plan? Mr Bhagwan: Sir, we are doing our work daily, hourly and every minute. Dr. Jeetah: Mr Speaker, Sir, is the hon. Minister going to table a copy thereof, or not? Mr Bhagwan: The hon. Member is a tireur plan! We are not tireur plan! Sir, each Authority and each Ministry has its responsibilities by law and we are doing whatever is necessary. Dr. Jeetah: How can you work without a plan, Mr. Minister? Mr Bhagwan: Our responsibilities are prescribed in the law. Each Ministry, be it the Ministry of Health, the Local Authority or the Ministry of Environment, we are all doing what we have to do and we are doing it properly. Dr. Jeetah: My question relates to a plan. If the hon. Minister does not have one, he just can \'t do the work! (Interruptions) Mr Speaker: Hon. Dr. Beebeejaun, your question, please! Keywords: odour, air pollution, water pollution, mosquito, wastewater, enforcement, malaria Debate No. 23 of 29.06.2004 Smoke Emitting Vehicles - Control (No. B/564) Mr A. K. Gungah (Second Member for Grand \' Baie and Poudre d \'Or) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will list the steps taken to combat the problems caused by smoke emitting vehicles and state the progress achieved so far in the control of this type of pollution. The Minister of Public Infrastructure and Land Transport (Mr A. Bachoo): Sir, with your permission, I shall reply to this question. Government has been looking into the problems caused by smoke emitting vehicle as from early 2002. The Road Traffic (Control of Vehicle Emissions) Regulations 2002 came into force on 01 September 2003. My Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit, launched an aggressive sensitisation campaign during the months of August to October 2003 to sensitise the population at large about these regulations. The campaign comprised the following activities - the press conference held on 04 August at the Vehicle Examination Centre of Forest Side to kick-start the sensitisation campaign; a set of posters was designed and distributed to all petrol stations; radio and television spots were designed and aired during a whole week; advertisements were published on local newspapers; a workshop on Emissions Control of Diesel and Petrol Automotive Engines was held from 06 to 07 October 2003, at the IVTB, Ebène, to sensitise and train owners of vehicle workshops on new and emerging technologies and to provide a common platform for interaction with automotive engine specialists and motor vehicle dealers. In addition, roadside checks were undertaken at different sites around the country by a joint enforcement team comprising officers from the NTA, the Police Department and the Ministry of Environment. The purpose of the checks were not to establish contraventions, but to alert owners of smoke emitting vehicles about the authorised opacity level and the need to fine tune their vehicles accordingly. In order to ensure the effective implementation of these regulations, the following actions have also been initiated - the NTA Vehicle Examination Centres at Plaines Lauzun and Forest Side are using two newly purchased heavy duty smokemeters for the testing of vehicles, and the training of 93 enforcement officers comprising officers of the Vehicles Examination Centre, the Inspectorate Division of the NTA, and the Police Traffic Branch by the University of Mauritius has started since 21 June and will end on 02 July 2004. I also wish to point out that the National Transport Authority is in the process of procuring six portable smokemeters for roadside checks. However, pending the availability of these equipment, visual roadside checks are being carried out by the Police de l \'Environnement and Inspectors of the NTA. Around 3200 PF71 notices requiring owners of smoky vehicles to present their vehicles to the Vehicle Examination Centres have so far been issued. For the period January to June 2004, a total of 2091 vehicles have been produced for examination at the two Examination Centres. Out of these, a total of 118 motor vehicles have been prohibited from being used on the roads until such time their defects are remedied. Mr Gungah: May I ask the hon. Minister whether any study or survey has been carried out in order to find out the origin of this type of pollution, that is, whether it is from the type of diesel or petroleum product that is being used or any mechanical problem in the vehicle? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, since many years investigations have been carried out. And if I am not mistaken, firstly, the quality of diesel also is partly responsible and, secondly, certain defects in the vehicles also have been seen. That is the reason why when we have made the regulations, all these have been specified clearly, for example, the type of engines to be utilised and the type of diesel to be used once the regulation comes into force. Mr Dowarkasing: Mr Speaker, Sir, with the widespread of mobile phones, could the hon. Minister explore the advisability of setting up a hotline so that drivers or people travelling in cars could report immediately in case of heavy emission of gas? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, I take note of this suggestion. Mr Gungah: Mr Speaker, Sir, may I ask the hon. Minister what are the contraventions taken again the drivers/owners of these vehicles? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, they are issued a Form PF370. I won \'t go into the details of it, but the opacity limit is 40%, and if it exceeds, then a PF370 is issued. They either have to get their engines properly repaired and thereafter they go to the NTA to get a certificate so that they can be allowed to use that engine on the road. Keywords: air pollution, air quality, smoke, road traffic regulations, sensitization, vehicle emission, smoke meters, monitoring, Police de l’Environnement, diesel Debate No. 28 of 24.08.2004 CEB - Air & Noise Pollution - Enforcement Notice (No. B/726) Dr. J. B. David (Fourth Member for GRNW and Port Louis West) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether an Enforcement Notice has been served on the CEB in relation to air pollution, noise pollution and discharge of oil at St Louis Power Station and, if so, will he state - the remedial steps taken by the CEB in respect thereof, and if an environmental audit has been carried out since March 2004 and, if so, will he state when, by whom and table copy thereof. Mr Bhagwan: Yes, Sir, as stated in my reply to PQ No. B/254 on 20 April last an Enforcement Notice was served on the CEB on 15 March 2004 in relation to air and noise pollution and discharge of oil. The CEB has informed my Ministry that – with regard to air pollution, stack monitoring has been undertaken by the University of Mauritius on 29 April and 13 May last and the average level of sulphur dioxide was well below acceptable limits. Another monitoring exercise is scheduled for October; with regard to noise pollution, the use of the 4 older units which are closer to residential units have been considerably minimised including stopping their operations at about 2100 hours as far as possible. The CEB will also undertake a noise audit by a Noise Consultant with a view to implementing a noise mitigation strategy; and oil has never been discharged intentionally, but on 2 occasions there has been accidental oil spills due to overflow of the station \'s oil water separator in the last 25 years. An oil spill contingency plan has also been submitted to my Ministry. An environmental audit is already under way and would be completed after the next air monitoring exercise and the noise audit. Meanwhile, my Ministry is closely monitoring the situation. I will make available a copy of the audit once it is ready. Dr. David: Mr Speaker, last time, the Minister, when replying to that question, agreed - and, in fact, circulated the enforcement notice - that the CEB is operating with an excess amount of decibels, beyond what is accepted by law. Will the Minister state whether the CEB is still operating illegally? Mr Bhagwan: We all know that the CEB is an old power station and the hon. Member who has been Minister of Environment himself, knows that the station dates back to 1955. Over the years, there has been replacement by new engines and old engines are being replaced. As far as possible, the CEB has been asked to reduce the operation and even to cancel operation of the older engines which are situated near residential buildings. With the coming into operation of the new engines, and the noise audit which will be done by a professional consultant, we will have clear results in the days to come. Dr. David: The question is whether at the moment the CEB is operating with an excess of decibels beyond which is accepted by law, if yes, will there be any sanction against the CEB? Mr Bhagwan: No, Sir. The CEB is giving service to the nation. We all accept that there has been a situation which has been existing over the years. I, myself, have been working there, Mr Speaker, Sir, and we all know that we are gradually replacing the old engines and people who have constructed their house near the power station have done so at their risks. There is a noise pollution which we are trying to get rid of over the coming months. Dr. David: Can we know when the next stack monitoring will be done? Mr Bhagwan: I have replied that it will be done in October. Keywords: enforcement, air pollution, noise pollution, monitoring, sulphur dioxide, oil spill, environmental audit Back to top Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",80);arrFiles[2]=new Array(3,"pq2004chem.htm","17 Mar 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","pesticides, public health, chemicals, monitoring, agriculture, sensitization, biological control, Pesticide Control Board,Stockholm convention, POPs, national Implementation Plan","Parliamentary questions year 2004, chemical related parliamentary questions,use of pesticides .....","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2004 /Chemical [ Residential Areas-Pesticides Use ][ Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants ] Debate No. 1 of 16.03.2004 Residential Areas - Pesticides - Use (No. B/35) Mr M. Chumroo (First Member for Port Louis North and Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will make a statement on Government policy regarding the utilisation of pesticides in residential areas and in the vicinity of educational establishments and give a list of cases of intoxication since 01 January 2000 to date. The Minister of Agriculture, Food Technology & Agricultural Resources (Mr N. Bodha): Mr Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I am replying to PQs B/35 and B/44 together. My Ministry has always monitored closely the level of pesticides used in agricultural cultivation land and has devised various means to reduce pesticides applications. Much importance has been laid on education of farmers in the safe and rational use of pesticides through advisory work in meetings with planters, radio/TV programmes and publication of booklets and other leaflets. Furthermore, my Ministry has been promoting and relying more and more on integrated pest management which calls for a variety of methods which are biologically safe, having recourse to predators and parasites, use of natural products such as neem extracts, and also physical methods such as traps and tunnel culture. The Agricultural Chemistry Division of my Ministry regularly monitors the pesticide residue levels in fresh vegetables and fruits produced locally. In general, the Maximum Residue Levels (MRLs) are within the WHO/FAO Codex Alimentarius norms. Furthermore, no complaint has been received at the MSIRI concerning intoxication following application of pesticides in sugar cane fields. Mr Speaker, Sir, we are laying stress on the use of natural products, the use of safer pest control methods, the use of biological control and regulation of manufacturing and import, and sale of pesticide by the Pest Control Board. The House may be aware that, through action of the Pesticide Control Board, some highly toxic products such as gramoxone, have been withdrawn from the local market. Regarding utilisation of pesticides in residential areas and in the vicinity of educational establishments, any decision is taken on a case-to-case basis. A general rule would be difficult to apply as pests and diseases cause immense loss of crops if left uncontrolled. Mr Chumroo: Would the hon. Minister inform the House whether there is a list of pesticides which has been withdrawn by the European Union because they are detrimental to animals and even human beings? Does this case apply to Mauritius as well? Mr Bodha: As I mentioned earlier the Pesticide Control Board has banned a certain number of highly toxic products such as folimat, lannat, rogor, tamaron and paraquat. We are closely monitoring the situation. In fact, I am also tabling a list of incidents, which occurred around the educational establishments. Mr Gungah: The European Union has banned the pesticide containing the element pipronyl. What is the stand of Mauritius on that? Mr Bodha: I will look into the matter, Mr Speaker, Sir. Keywords: pesticides, public health, chemicals, monitoring, agriculture, sensitization, biological control, Pesticide Control Board Debate No. 04 of 30.03.2004 Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP) (No. B/151) Dr. B. Hookoom (Second Member for Piton and Rivière du Rempart) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, in regard to the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants (POP), he will give - details of the identity, qualifications and area of expertise and office held by the members of the panel/s which interviewed the applicants for the post of – Project Director; National Project Coordinator; Legal Expert; Industrial POP Subtask Coordinator; Pesticides POP Subtask Coordinator, and (b) table the CV of all applicants for the above posts as submitted to his Permanent Secretary. Reply: I am informed that within the overall objectives of the Stockholm Convention, the Government has to prepare a National Implementation Plan for the elimination of persistent organic pollutants. To this effect, a project proposal prepared and submitted to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) through the UNDP for funding has already been approved. The Executing Agency is the Ministry of Environment. The other main agencies involved include the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life, which is the implementing Agency, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, which is the coordinating Agency and the UNDP. Within the context of this project, a Project Director and a Chairperson for the Project Steering Committee were already designated while submitting the project proposal. The National Project Coordinator has been recruited by the UNDP. As regards recruitment of the other technical personnel of the project, a panel comprising a representative of the Ministry of Environment represented by the Principal Assistant Secretary, a representative of the UNDP represented by its Environment Programme Officer, a representative of the Ministry of Health and Quality of Life represented by an Occupational Health Physician, a representative of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development represented by an Economist and the National Project Coordinator who is the ex-Director of Environment was set for the exercise. Five applications were received for the post of Legal Expert, 13 for the post of Industrial POPs Subtask Coordinator and 12 for the post of Pesticides POPs Subtask Coordinator. After a preselection exercise, the candidates were assessed on the basis of qualifications, experience and immediate full-time availability to make the final selection. The hon. Member would agree that it is not proper to make public the CVs, which contain confidential and private details on the candidates. Keywords: Stockholm convention, POPs, national Implementation Plan, Back to top Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",20);arrFiles[3]=new Array(4,"pq2004noise.htm","17 Mar 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","sulphur dioxide emission, incinerator, heavy fuel oil, air pollution, noise pollution, oil discharge, enforcement, low sulphutr fuel oil, monitoring, EIA licence,used oil recovery,odour","Parliamentary questions year 2004, noise pollution related parliamentary questions, .....","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2004 /Noise [ Camp Chapelon - St Louis Power Station ][ Pointe Aux Sables - Ecofuel Limited - Pollution Hazards ][ CEB - Air & Noise Pollution - Enforcement Notice ] Debate No. 06 of 20.04.04 Camp Chapelon - St Louis Power Station (No. B/254) Dr. J. B. David (Fourth Member for GRNW and Port Louis West) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether in regard to the CEB St Louis power station in Camp Chapelon, he will state - if any sanction has been taken against the CEB for having contravened the environmental law and, if not, why not and, if so, will he list them; whether on 15 April 2004 there has been a stack monitoring and, if so, whether his Ministry has received the results of any analysis concerning particular emissions and sulphur dioxide, and whether noise abatement measures have been taken and, if so, what have been the results thereof. Mr Bhagwan: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the Central Electricity Board supplies 478 MW from the national grid out of which 48 MW is supplied by Saint Louis Power Station which is situated at Pailles near Plaine Lauzun at the southern entry to Port Louis. Saint Louis Power Station was the first diesel power station commissioned by CEB in October 1955. The first 1.5 MW Mirrlees KV SS 12 engine firing on Light Fuel Oil (LFO) was operating by the end of 1955. A further seven similar engines were commissioned with the last one put in service in July 1962. All the Mirrlees engines at St Louis have now been dismantled. The old Mirrlees engine hall has been earmarked for the installation of new generating units at St Louis Power Station. From 1978 to 1981, six 11 MW Pielstick PC 3 units firing heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) were commissioned at St Louis Power Station. These units have accumulated an average of 125,000 running hours and have been derated to 8.0 MW on account of old age. St Louis is actually operating 6 diesel engines of 8 MW each. Following complaints received, several site visits have been effected by officers of my Ministry and noise measurements effected on 24 November and 04 December 2003. These have revealed that noise standards were being exceeded. Subsequently, an Enforcement notice was issued to CEB on 15 March 2004 requesting the latter to - take necessary measures so as to comply with the noise regulations for industries and submit technical information of noise abatement measures for the engine room and the cooling towers to this Ministry; stop discharge of oil in nearby Stateland situated at the back of St Louis Power Station; abide by air standards; perform stack monitoring at least 2 times per year (15 April 2004 & 15 October 2004 respectively) and submit the results of analysis to this Ministry, in particular, for particulate emissions and sulphur dioxide. As per the Enforcement Notice, a delay of two months has been given to CEB to implement the above measures. In a letter dated 29 march 2004, the General Manager of the CEB has informed my Ministry that – the old generating units may be exceeding stack emissions standards and that it will not be cost effective to take abatement measures such as selective catalytic reduction, raising of stack heights or the use of low sulphur fuel oil, being given the relatively short remaining lifespan of the older units; the University of Mauritius, which is the only institution having the capacity of effecting stack monitoring in Mauritius has already been contacted by the CEB to effect the exercise, which will be effected this week being given their heavy workload; concerning noise abatement, again the cost factor is important and the CEB is addressing the issue. The use of the older units is being minimised, including stopping their operations at 2100 hrs daily as far as possible, and discharge of oil will be taken care of through the installation of an oil/water separator treatment system when the new plant becomes operational. The CEB has also informed that they may be in a position to address the problem in an economically rational way by removing four out of the eight units by 2006 when sufficient new capacity is added to their system. The two remaining units will be kept for purely national situations. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, it is worth noting that since it started operation in 1955, there was an adequate buffer zone between the plant and residential areas. But, over the years, the buffer zone has continued to be encroached by new residential building. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the CEB has advised that demand will get so close to maximum energy capacity that CEB can supply between now and 2006, that should we remove any unit from St. Louis before that year, we are more than likely to impose load shedding and black out on CEB consumers nationally. We should also take into consideration the social responsibility of the CEB in supplying electricity to the whole country and that the CEB is investing into new technologies which will be more environment friendly as compared to both the previous and present equipment being used. My Ministry is monitoring the situation closely. Dr. David: According to that enforcement notice, there should have been a stack monitoring on 15 April, that is, last week. I would like to know from the hon. Minister whether this has been done? Mr Bhagwan: I replied that the University of Mauritius would be doing it this week. Dr. David: But, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, this is in contravention to the Enforcement Notice. Mr Bhagwan: Sir, we have been informed by the CEB that the University of Mauritius did not have the possibility of doing that at that period of time and we have given them the leeway to do it this week. Dr. David: Can we know, therefore, when the University of Mauritius intends to perform it? Mr Bhagwan: This week. Dr. David: Has there been an EIA licence granted to the CEB of St. Louis? Mr Bhagwan: Sir, the first station is a very old one and there is a proposal for a new station for which the EIA licence has been given. Dr. David: Can we know when the EIA licence has been granted? Mr Bhagwan: I don’t have the date in mind, but I can submit the information to the House later, Sir. Dr. David: Can we know from the hon. Minister when all the items mentioned in the enforcement notice will be addressed? Mr Bhagwan: We are monitoring the situation daily. At 1.00 p.m. the sitting was suspended. On resuming at 2.30 p.m. with the Deputy Speaker in the Chair. Keywords: sulphur dioxide emission, incinerator, heavy fuel oil, air pollution, noise pollution, oil discharge, enforcement, low sulphutr fuel oil, monitoring, EIA licence Pointe Aux Sables - Ecofuel Limited - Pollution Hazards (No. B/314) Dr. J. B. David (Fourth Member for GRNW and Port Louis West) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he has received a petition signed by the inhabitants of Petit Verger, Pte aux Sables, concerning pollution hazards from Ecofuel Limited and, if so, will he give the date on which the petition was received and say what has been done since then by his Ministry. Reply: An application for an EIA licence for used oil recovery at Pointe aux Sables by Ecofuel Limited was received by my Ministry on 20 March 2001. Further to the publication of EIA notice to invite public comments, a petition signed by the inhabitants of Petit Verger, Pointe aux Sables was indeed received on 30 April 2001 against the project. The concerns raised were related to noise and air pollution, traffic impact and risk of odour nuisance. The receipt of the petition was acknowledged on 06 June 2001 and the latter were informed that their comments would be considered at the review stage of the application. A Technical Advisory Committee under the chairmanship of Mr C. Fournier, Marine Engineering Surveyor & Consultant and comprising representatives from the Ministry of Local Government and Rodrigues, Ministry of Finance, Ministry of Industry and International Trade, Ministry of Public Infrastructure, Ministry of Environment, University of Mauritius and the Central Electricity Board was set up under section 10 of the Environment Protection Act in September 2001 to, amongst others, assess and comment on the EIA application. The recommendations of the TAC and the comments received from the inhabitants of Petit Verger, Pointe aux Sables were taken into consideration during the examination of the application by the EIA Committee held on 20 June 2003. An EIA licence was issued to Ecofuel Ltd on 26 June 2003 subject to a set of 30 conditions which, inter alia, addressed the issues raised by the inhabitants. Arrangements were also made on 17 July 2003 for the publication of a notice to inform the public about the decision as per Section 23 (5) of the Environment Protection Act 2002. A recent letter of protest was received at my Ministry on 02 April 2004. A meeting was held on Tuesday 20 April 2004 at my Ministry with the complainants for the latter to take cognizance of the mitigating measures proposed in the EIA report as well as the conditions attached to the EIA licence. They have also been informed of the above measures in writing on 22 April 2004. I wish to inform the House that construction works have not yet started. The proposed site is located within the 200 m buffer zone from the Montagne Jacquot treatment plant. The project is of national interest and will have a direct bearing on the proper management and disposal of used oil in Mauritius and Rodrigues. My Ministry will, in collaboration with other Ministries/Authorities, ensure regular monitoring of the implementation of the project for strict compliance with the conditions of the EIA licence. My Ministry will also consult Ecofuel Ltd with a view to arranging a meeting to enable the latter to further explain the various processes involved and the mitigative measures to be taken. Keywords: Noise Pollution, EIA licence, used oil recovery, air pollution, odour Debate No. 28 of 24.08.2004 CEB - Air & Noise Pollution - Enforcement Notice (No. B/726) Dr. J. B. David (Fourth Member for GRNW and Port Louis West) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether an Enforcement Notice has been served on the CEB in relation to air pollution, noise pollution and discharge of oil at St Louis Power Station and, if so, will he state - the remedial steps taken by the CEB in respect thereof, and if an environmental audit has been carried out since March 2004 and, if so, will he state when, by whom and table copy thereof. Mr Bhagwan: Yes, Sir, as stated in my reply to PQ No. B/254 on 20 April last an Enforcement Notice was served on the CEB on 15 March 2004 in relation to air and noise pollution and discharge of oil. The CEB has informed my Ministry that – with regard to air pollution, stack monitoring has been undertaken by the University of Mauritius on 29 April and 13 May last and the average level of sulphur dioxide was well below acceptable limits. Another monitoring exercise is scheduled for October; with regard to noise pollution, the use of the 4 older units which are closer to residential units have been considerably minimised including stopping their operations at about 2100 hours as far as possible. The CEB will also undertake a noise audit by a Noise Consultant with a view to implementing a noise mitigation strategy; and oil has never been discharged intentionally, but on 2 occasions there has been accidental oil spills due to overflow of the station \'s oil water separator in the last 25 years. An oil spill contingency plan has also been submitted to my Ministry. An environmental audit is already under way and would be completed after the next air monitoring exercise and the noise audit. Meanwhile, my Ministry is closely monitoring the situation. I will make available a copy of the audit once it is ready. Dr. David: Mr Speaker, last time, the Minister, when replying to that question, agreed - and, in fact, circulated the enforcement notice - that the CEB is operating with an excess amount of decibels, beyond what is accepted by law. Will the Minister state whether the CEB is still operating illegally? Mr Bhagwan: We all know that the CEB is an old power station and the hon. Member who has been Minister of Environment himself, knows that the station dates back to 1955. Over the years, there has been replacement by new engines and old engines are being replaced. As far as possible, the CEB has been asked to reduce the operation and even to cancel operation of the older engines which are situated near residential buildings. With the coming into operation of the new engines, and the noise audit which will be done by a professional consultant, we will have clear results in the days to come. Dr. David: The question is whether at the moment the CEB is operating with an excess of decibels beyond which is accepted by law, if yes, will there be any sanction against the CEB? Mr Bhagwan: No, Sir. The CEB is giving service to the nation. We all accept that there has been a situation which has been existing over the years. I, myself, have been working there, Mr Speaker, Sir, and we all know that we are gradually replacing the old engines and people who have constructed their house near the power station have done so at their risks. There is a noise pollution which we are trying to get rid of over the coming months. Dr. David: Can we know when the next stack monitoring will be done? Mr Bhagwan: I have replied that it will be done in October. Keywords: air pollution, noise pollution, oil discharge, monitoring, sulphur dioxide emission, oil spills, oil spill contingency plan, enforcement Back to top Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",34);arrFiles[4]=new Array(5,"pq2004others.htm","17 Mar 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","odour, EIA licence, air pollution, public health, coal, heavy fuel, oxides, sulphur, carbon monoxide,nitrogen,noise,air,monitoring,air quality,boilers,water pollution,odour, police de l’environnement,larvaecides,monitoring, mobile air control unit,gas tu","","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2004 /Others [ Police de L \'Environnement - Setting-Up, Manpower, etc ] [ Le Coco Beach Hotel - Works along beach - Autorisation ] Debate No. 1 of 16.03.2004 Police de L \'Environnement - Setting-Up, Manpower, etc (No. B/33) Mr S. Sakaram (Second Member for Vacoas and Floreal) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether in regard to the Police de l’Environnement, he will state: when it was set up; the total manpower attached thereto; the number of cases established for littering, and the amount of fines recovered. Mr Bhagwan: Sir, the setting up of a well-structured Police de l’Environnement to ensure compliance with environment-related legislation was mentioned in the President’s Address in October 2000. The Police de l’Environnement was officially launched on 01 December 2000. The unit is composed of 30 Police officers falling under the jurisdiction of the Commissioner of Police. It is based at my Ministry and operates under the direction of the Director of Environment. It also works in close collaboration with other enforcing agencies such as Local Authorities, as well as the regular Police Force in ensuring enforcement of regulations pertaining to littering, illegal dumping, smoke emission, and noise pollution among others. The total number of contraventions established by the Police de l’Environnement from 01 December 2000 to date is of the order of 12,341 of which 10,057 are related to littering. In addition, notices have been issued to 8,844 drivers of vehicles emitting black smoke. A list of all contraventions established is being circulated. (Appendix I). The amount of fines recovered so far from the disposal of 4,005 cases in court is of the order of Rs1,546,465. Mr Speaker, Sir, I wish to take this opportunity to commend the very good work being performed by the Police de l’Environnement. This team works on a 24-hour basis and plays a determinant role in the enforcement of environmental regulations. The performance of the Police de l’Environnement on the field has been enhanced with the collaboration of the public, which has kept the Ministry informed, through our hotline, of cases of littering, illegal dumping and any other form of pollution. I also wish to stress that the development of a synergy between the Police de l ’Environnement and other enforcing agencies has increased overall effectiveness in the tracking of polluters in breach of environmental law. We shall further reinforce this effectiveness by introducing tougher measures, including a substantial increase in fines to be inflicted on those guilty of offences against the environment. Mr Nancy: May we know the number of officers working in Rodrigues and if there is a possibility of increasing that number? Mr Bhagwan: We have received a request, Sir, and it is being discussed with the Chief Island Commissioner; but, it is a matter for them to decide with the Commissioner of Police. Keywords: Police de l’Environnement, enforcement Debate No. 33 of 26.10.2004 Le Coco Beach Hotel - Works along beach - Autorisation (No. B/792) Dr. A. Boolell (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port and Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether Le Coco Beach Hotel has applied for authorisation to undertake works/recharges of the beach at the hotel and, if so, will be state when was the application therefor submitted and when was it approved. Mr Bhagwan: Sir, with your permission, I shall reply to both PQ No. B/792 and No. B793 together. I am informed that Le Coco Beach hotel had on 15 September 2004 applied for the authorisation to undertake a recharge of the beach on a group of volcanic rocks which used to be covered by sand which had been washed away with time. The authorisation was given on 29 September and the hotel was advised to use sand available on their premises. The works were carried out between 01 to 13 October under the supervision of the Ministry of Fisheries and the Ministry of Environment. I have been informed by the Ministry of Fisheries that no written representation has been made by registered fishers of the region. However, on 07 October 2004, about forty fishers of the region had gathered on site and expressed some concerns on ongoing works. Sir, works have been monitored by both Ministries and since completion there has been no record of any further complaint by the fishers after 09 October. Dr. Boolell: Mr Speaker, can I ask the Minister whether any officer of his Ministry has visited the site prior to the work and whether there was an agreement that the works would be minor, and that there would be no stones or sand brought from elsewhere? Instead rocks and sand would be used from the vicinity. Mr Bhagwan: Officers from both Ministries have been on site; there have been minor works and sand of the Coco Beach itself was used and some boulders were put on the border, which is normal. Keywords: beach recharge, sand Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",19);arrFiles[5]=new Array(6,"pq2005.htm","17 Mar 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","Kyoto protocol, climate change,carbon dioxide emission, burning of sugarcane, greenhouse gas,gas emission, monitoring, air quality, air pollution, standards, enforcement, EPA, programme notice, enforcement notice, prohibition notice,unleaded gasoline, fu","","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2005 /Air Pollution [ Cane Burning-Kyoto Protocol ][ Cane Burning - Area of Land Burnt, Carbon dioxide Emission, etc ][ Industries (Local) - Gas Emission - Monitoring ][ Petrol (unleaded) - Introduction & Air Quality ][ Fuel - Sulphur - Reduction ][ Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile Ltée - Pollution ] Debate No. 04 of 01.03.05 Cane Burning - Kyoto Protocol (No. B/155) Mr J.C. Armance (Third Member for GRNW & Port Louis West) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will state if the practice of burning sugar cane fields is in violation of the Kyoto Protocol to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and, if so, will he consider imposing a ban thereon. Mr Bhagwan: Sir, cane burning in Mauritius is not in violation of the Kyoto Protocol. Keywords: Kyoto protocol, climate change Debate No. 7 of 22.03.2005 Cane Burning - Area of Land Burnt, Carbon dioxide Emission, etc (No. B/232) Mr J.C. Armance (Third Member for GRNW & Port Louis West) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, in regard to the burning of sugar cane, he will state if a study has been carried out to determine – the area of land under sugar cane cultivation which is burnt each year; the amount of carbon dioxide emitted per acre; the effects on macro and micro organisms in the soil, and the amount of money, if any, saved by the sugar industry by this practice. The Minister of Agriculture, Food Technology & Natural Resources (Mr N. Bodha): Mr Speaker Sir, with your permission, I will reply to this question. I am informed by the Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute that it has carried out a study in the west of Mauritius in the context of the national climate change. This study has given information on carbon dioxide emission per acre of cane burnt. I am advised that there have been no structured studies related to cane burning in Mauritius. In regard to part (a) specifically, I am informed by the Mauritius Sugar Producers Association that 11,823 hectares were burnt by their members in 2004, prior to harvesting, whereas the FSC has informed that the figure for small planters for that same crop was 719 hectares for small planters. Mr Speaker, Sir, over the years, the area burnt has been decreasing from 40% in the year 1995 to 22% in the year 2003 and around 18% in 2004. I am advised by the MSIRI that we should expect that cane burning will be significantly reduced in the years to come with the advent of green mechanical harvesting on a large scale in the sub humid and humid zones. As regards part (b), according to the study carried out by the Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute referred to above, the carbon dioxide emission is 4.9 tonnes per acre of sugar cane for a yield of about 35 tonnes per acre. This figure tallies with data we have received from Brazil. /… For part (c), I am informed by the MSIRI that no study has been carried out in Mauritius, but studies elsewhere indicate that there is no lasting adverse effect on the biological activities in soil. Regarding part (d), Mr Speaker, Sir, I am informed by the MSPA that no analysis on the financial implications of burning has ever been undertaken. However, the practice of burning is to allow the harvest of clean canes and results in an overall significant increase in the productivity of cane cutters. Furthermore it helps sugar estates to abide to the Weighbridge Control Regulations, which provides that the percentage of extraneous matter should not exceed 12%. As regards burning of sugar cane in small planters’ fields, I am informed that the FSC does not encourage such a practice, but some planters resort to such practice to avoid thrashing prior to harvest, while in other cases, it is a result of fire spreading from adjoining fields or criminal fires. Mr Armance: Mr Speaker, Sir, may I ask the Minister if the Ministry of Environment has ever received complaints for the disorders and damages caused by the ashes blown by the wind and whether there has been an environmental assessment? Mr Bodha: Mr Speaker, Sir, myself, as Minister of Tourism and my colleague, as Minister of Environment, have been working a lot on this. I think that, in the context of the coming reform, we will have the possibility to have an even more environmental friendly sugar industry in the years to come. Mr Michel: May I know from the hon. Minister what measures he envisaged or has taken for those persons when there is cane burning on the road or in the villages? What measures his Ministry has taken? Mr Bodha: When it is controlled, I think it is done with the help of all the authorities concerned. But, when we have an accident or when we have criminal fires, then it is a matter of urgency and we have recourse to all the parties concerned. Mr Michel: I want the Minister to tell us what concrete measures have been taken. Do various Ministries take into account damages that could be done either to properties or persons? /… Mr Bodha: It is a bit like emergency cases when we have fire. We have recourse to all the parties and stakeholders concerned, to see to it that the assets of people, traffic and all these other problems are taken care of. Mr Michel: As former Minister of Tourism, the Minister knows that, in some cases, there have been damages to hotels. This is why I am asking him this question. Mr Bodha: Whenever there were damages to hotels, Mr Speaker, Sir, we have set up a crisis management unit to see to it that the hotels are refurbished in the best conditions, so that they can start business once again. Keywords: carbon dioxide emission, burning of sugarcane, climate change, greenhouse gas Debate No. 07 of 06.09.05 Industries (Local) - Gas Emission - Monitoring (No. I B/203) Mrs S. Grenade (Second Member for GRNW & Port Louis West) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, with regard to gas emission by local industries, he will state – if his Ministry has arranged for facilities and equipment for the monitoring of same, and the measures proposed to be taken in case of major departures from existing norms. Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a), the reply is yes. As regards part (b), I am informed that, in case results of monitoring exercises indicate that standards are not being complied with, action is taken by my Ministry in accordance with the Environment Protection Act as follows – the issue of a programme notice to the contraveners, specifying the matter constituting the contravention and requesting the organisation to submit by a specified date a written programme of measures proposed to be taken to remedy the contravention; the issue of an enforcement notice in case the contravenor fails to respond to the programme notice. The enforcement notice specifies measures required to remedy the contravention and which are to be implemented within a specified period of time, and the issue of a prohibition notice, in case the contravenor fails to act according to the enforcement notice. The prohibition notice specifies the remedial measures to be taken and the period within which these shall be implemented, as well as any conditions subject to which the activity may be resumed. The contravenor may also be prosecuted for the offence committed in case or failure to comply with the provisions of the enforcement notice. Key words: gas emission, monitoring, air quality, air pollution, standards, enforcement, EPA, programme notice, enforcement notice, prohibition notice Debate No. 09 of 13.09.2005 Petrol (unleaded) - Introduction & Air Quality (No. I B/270) Mr S. Naidu (Third Member for Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Environment & National Development Unit whether, having regard to the quality of air, he will state when unleaded gasoline was introduced, and whether there has been any test carried out to ascertain whether there has been an improvement in the quality of air and, if so, will he give the results thereof. Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with regard to part (a), I am informed that unleaded petrol was introduced in Mauritius in September 2002. As for part (b), monitoring of ambient air quality carried out by my Ministry through the air monitoring station of Cassis since September 2002 has indicated a reduction in the average level of lead in ambient air from 0.1 microgrammes per cubic metre prior to the introduction of unleaded petrol to traces, after its introduction. Keywords: air quality, unleaded gasoline, fuel Debate No. 09 of 13.09.2005 Fuel - Sulphur - Reduction (No. I B/271) Mr S. Naidu (Third Member for Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Environment & National Development Unit whether, having regard to the quality of fuel, he will state – whether there has been a reduction in the percentage of sulphur in diesel fuel and, if so, when was the last reduction effected, and whether any further reduction is envisaged, and (b) if a Technical Advisory Committee has been set up to look into the matter and, if so, state the outcome thereof. Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that there has been a reduction in the percentage of sulphur content in diesel fuel from 0.50% by weight to 0.25% by weight since September 2001. Any further reduction will be considered in the light of the findings and recommendations of the Technical Advisory Committee on fuel quality. Keywords: air quality, fuel, sulphur, pollution, diesel Debate No. 16 of 22.11.05 Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile Ltée - Pollution (No. I B/535) Mr J. C. Barbier (Second Member for GRNW and Port Louis West) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will state if he has received any letter from the inhabitants of Résidence Coquillage, La Tour Koenig, Pointe aux Sables, concerning compact emission of black fumes, from the Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile Ltée, and resulting in carbon particles being scattered all over the region and, if so, will he state what remedial measures are envisaged. Reply: The Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit had received complaints regarding heavy black smoke emanation from the Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile Ltée on 08 June 2004 and 05 August 2005 from inhabitants of Résidence Coquillage, La Tour Koenig, Pointe aux Sables. Site visits were subsequently effected by officers of the Ministry on 10 June 2004, 15 September 2004 and 08 August 2005. The investigation revealed that the problem of smoke was occasional and was due to mechanical failure in the boiler of Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile Ltée. Following prompt intervention by the officers of the Department of Environment, immediate remedial action was taken by the said company. It is to be noted that the stack of Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile Ltée is equipped with an alarm system which detects all abnormal emissions. Constant monitoring is being effected by my Ministry and now the situation is under control. As at to-date, no further complaint has been received by my Ministry. 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Hanoomanjee (Second Member for Savanne and Black River) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will state if the Mauritius Chemical Fertilizer Industry (MCFI) applied for an Environment Impact Assessment licence before importing the fertilizer 30-06-00 and, if so, will he give the date - the application was received, and the licence was issued. The Ag. Prime Minister: Mr Speaker, Sir, the need for an EIA Licence for the importation of fertilizer 30-06-00 by the MCFI does not arise as it does not entail any manufacture. Consequently, the MCFI did not apply for the licence to the Ministry of Environment before importing the fertilizer. According to Part B of the first schedule of the Environment Protection Act the “manufacture of chemical fertilizer” as well as the “manufacture, handling and storage of dangerous chemicals and pesticides” warrant an EIA licence. Furthermore, I am advised that fertilizer 30-06-00 is an ammonium nitrate based granule containing a blending of ammonium nitrate and phosphate. I am assured that this blend is not a dangerous substance. Mrs Hanoomanjee: Mr Speaker, Sir, is the Ag. Prime Minister aware that MCFI had applied for a permit from the Dangerous Chemical Board, and it has been given same? So, can we consider the fertilizer as a dangerous chemical? The Ag. Prime Minister: We have already gone through this last time. I am assured by the Board itself, that the product is not dangerous. I have taken the trouble of inquiring personally from the scientific officers concerned, and once again, they confirmed that it is not dangerous. But having said that, there is a Committee under the Chairmanship of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of External Communications on the whole issue of safety in relation to these substances, and as far as I understand the hon. Member has been invited to submit her views. So, we look forward to reviewing the whole matter again. Mrs Hanoomanjee: In fact, I have been invited, I cannot say no. But why is it then that MCFI has had to apply for a permit from the Dangerous Chemical Board? The Ag. Prime Minister: I don’t know why they applied, but there is no need. They have gone to Court and the Court also has … Mrs Hanoomanjee: Is the Ag. Prime Minister aware that the first schedule of the Dangerous Chemical Act includes ammonium nitrate? There is ammonium nitrate in the listing. Mr Speaker: This is a matter of law which is to the public knowledge. The hon. Member cannot put a question on a matter of law which is to the public knowledge. Mr Dowarkasing: Mr Speaker, Sir, may I know from the Ag. Prime Minister whether the internal inquiry that was being conducted by the Permanent Secretary has been completed? The Ag. Prime Minister: It’s a review of the whole situation regarding hazardous drugs. Mr Guimbeau: M. le président, dans une interview le Managing Director du MCFI a dit qu \'il n \'a pas dormi pendant 30 ans, est-ce-que cela ne veut pas dire que ce produit est dangereux? The Ag. Prime Minister: It is a fact, the storage of such product has been going on for a long time. But, as far as I understand, it is only recently that the question has arisen. Keywords: fertilizer, EIA license, chemical Deb. No. 02 of 15.02.05 Gasoline/Fuel - Importation - Quality (No. B/90) Dr. A. Boolell (Second Member for Vieux Grand Port & Rose Belle) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he is aware that the gasoline/fuel presently imported is of substandard quality and, if yes, will he state if his Ministry proposes to establish a benchmark for the import of the product. The Minister of Commerce & Consumer Protection (Mr M. Ramdass): Mr Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I am going to reply to this question. Petroleum products of substandard quality have never been imported by the STC. These products are imported according to specifications laid down in the tender documents of the STC. Appropriate tests are done by internationally renowned testing agencies at loading port in conformity with the specifications. Furthermore, at discharge port, basic tests are conducted by the MSB. In fact, the quality of petroleum products being imported has improved during the last four years. On the recommendation of the Ministry of Environment, the sulphur content of gas oil was decreased in 2001 from 0.50 to 0.25 and as from 2002, unleaded motor gasoline is being imported instead of gasoline with lead. With a view to further improving the quality of petroleum products, a Technical Advisory Committee, chaired by Dr. K. Elahee, holder of a PhD in Energy Management and Lecturer at the University of Mauritius, has been set up at the Ministry of Environment and comprising representatives of the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development, the Ministry of Public Infrastructure & Land Transport, Ministry of Commerce & Consumer Protection, Mauritius Ports Authority, STC, local oil companies, motor vehicles dealers association and dealers in imported vehicles association. The committee will explore the possibility to improve fuel quality and to take advantage of the technological breakthrough in diesel engines to improve quality of ambient air and to reduce green houses gases emissions. Keywords: fuel quality, sulphur content, air pollution, green house gas emission, unleaded gasoline Debate No. 07 of 06.09.05 Mer Rouge - Fertilizer Production Unit - Relocation (No. I B/250) Dr. M. A. Husnoo (Second Member for Port Louis Maritime & Port Louis East) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will state if he is aware of an EIA application submitted by the Island Fertilizers Company Ltd., for the delocalisation of a pesticide plant from Mer Rouge to Desbouchers Street, Roche Bois, a densely populated area and, if so, whether he proposes to refer the application to a Technical Advisory Committee. Reply: My Ministry has not received any application for the delocalisation of a pesticide plant. However, an application for an EIA licence for the relocation of an existing fertiliser production unit from Freeport Zone 6 Mer Rouge to Roche Bois has been received on 01 August 2005. The project concerns the relocation of the existing facilities to an existing warehouse at Desbouchers street, at Roche Bois. The application is being processed. In this respect, views of all stakeholders and public comments have been sought. Should the need arise a Technical Advisory Committee will be established to look into the matter. Keywords: EIA application, fertilizer, pesticides Debate No. 09 of 13.09.2005 FUEL - Sulphur - Reduction (No. I B/271) Mr S. Naidu (Third Member for Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Environment & National Development Unit whether, having regard to the quality of fuel, he will state – whether there has been a reduction in the percentage of sulphur in diesel fuel and, if so, when was the last reduction effected, and whether any further reduction is envisaged, and (b) if a Technical Advisory Committee has been set up to look into the matter and, if so, state the outcome thereof. Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am informed that there has been a reduction in the percentage of sulphur content in diesel fuel from 0.50% by weight to 0.25% by weight since September 2001. Any further reduction will be considered in the light of the findings and recommendations of the Technical Advisory Committee on fuel quality. 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Dowarkasing (Third Member for Curepipe and Midlands) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will state when Mauritius became a party to the Kyoto Protocol, indicating the measures that have been taken since then. Mr Bachoo: Sir, Mauritius acceded to the Kyoto Protocol on 09 May 2001. However the Kyoto Protocol became operational only as from 16 February 2005. Mauritius as a developing country has no commitment to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions under the Protocol which provides only for developed countries to do so. However, as a small island developing state, Mauritius is particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, global warming and sea level rise. In this context, mitigative and adaptation measures which are in line with the protocol objectives are being taken such as - Coastal production works, mangrove propagation programme, monitoring and protection of coral reefs For example: Coastal protection works - Flic en Flac: beach fill and dunal restoration is being proposed over 600 metres of coast from Pearle Beach towards the limekiln; Rivière des Galets: a sloping rock revetment is being proposed over the existing gabions to provide for long-term effective production; Petit Sable, Bambous Virieux and Grand Sable: a sloping rock revetment and some refurbishment works (lighting, walkways, parking) are being implemented; Roches Noires: The ex sand landing place at Roches Noires has been partly rehabilitated; Belle Mare: the restoration of the dune and the beach will be undertaken shortly to remedy the erosion problem. Provision of parking spaces is also being made. Mangrove propagation has been undertaken on the east coast mostly, for example, at Quatre Soeurs, Bambous Virieux and Petit Sable. Monitoring of coral reefs is being undertaken on a regular basis at 12 sites around the island, for example, Trou aux Biches, Pointe aux Sables, Belle Mare, Trou d \'Eau Douce, Ile aux Bénitiers, Bel Ombre, Poudre d \'Or amongst others. Sensitisation and promotion of the use of solar water heaters through provision of soft loan by DBM up to a ceiling of Rs25,000 at 6% interest rate for the purchase of solar water heater for private households. In a view to promoting energy conservation and efficiency the Government of Mauritius, in collaboration with the UNDP/GEF, has prepared a Medium Sized Project proposal on Removal of Barriers to Energy Efficiency and Energy Conservation in Buildings in Mauritius. The financing being applied from GEF is to the tune of US 975,000. The contribution of the Government of Mauritius will amount to US975,000 both in cash and in-kind Encouraging vehicle owners to shift from the use of petrol to liquefied petrol gas (LPG) through the provision of soft loan by DBM up to a ceiling of Rs16,000 for purchase of retrofitting kit. Promotion of the production of energy through renewable sources. In fact a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed with India to this effect. The Second National Communication which is a document to be submitted as part of our obligation under UNFCCC is presently under preparation. Apart from providing an inventory for greenhouse gas emission, it will also identify adaptation measures which will be submitted to funding agencies including the GEF and Adaptation Fund. The Clean Development Mechanism Office of the Ministry is being revitalised, with a view to identifying and preparing potential CDM projects. Mr Speaker, Sir, I would like to highlight the relative complexity and high technicality of such projects. In this respect, technical assistance from international agencies or through bilateral co-operation is being sought for capacity building and to bring the process forward. Mr Dowarkasing: Mr Speaker, Sir, since the commitment period is getting closer and closer, may I ask the hon. Minister whether, besides all these measures, Government has elaborated any specific plan that has to be submitted to be in line with the Kyoto Protocol? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, we have already adhered to the Kyoto Protocol. As I have just stated, we don’t have any specific commitment, but, despite this, we have already prepared all our documentation, which will be submitted very soon. Mrs Martin: Mr Speaker, Sir, the Minister has mentioned several mitigative measures that have been implemented in Mauritius. Do these include as well the Outer Islands, such as Rodrigues and Agalega? Mr Bachoo: These measures include Rodrigues as well as other islands. Mr Ganoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, the hon. Minister has talked about renewable energy. Indeed, the Protocol encourages the use of renewable energy, and the reduction of the use of fossil fuel. Accordingly, the countries that make use of renewable energy would be granted carbon credits. Since an important fraction of our energy mix is derived from bagasse, Mauritius is, therefore, entitled to carbon credits. Can I ask the hon. Minister whether we have already been granted any compensation for the use of bagasse, which is a source of renewable energy? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, this is a question that is directly linked with the Ministry of Public Utilities. But, despite this, one thing I can say is that, in the past, an attempt was made. For example, there was a proposal from the French Government, but, unfortunately, the matter was so complex that we could not go through. The case with the Belgium Government, which came forward, was similar and through which we could not go. Now, they are trying to simplify the matter, and I do hope that in the months to come we can start thinking in terms of making applications for any type of concession that we can get. Mr Bhagwan: Mr Speaker, Sir, with regard to the climate change Action Plan, followed by the PMO, especially by the Meteorological Services, can we know from the hon. Minister whether this is being updated and if there is any follow-up by the Ministry of Environment? Mr Bachoo: The answer is in the positive, Mr Speaker, Sir. In fact, it has been updated, and we are definitely following all the decisions which were taken as well as the recommendations that are made to us. Mr Cuttaree: Mr Speaker, Sir, since the Minister himself said at the start of his answer that being given we are a developing country, we have no commitments as regards the measures. My hon. friend has just suggested to him to study this issue of the carbon credit. But, first, he should find out what it is and second, in what way we can benefit from this. Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, as I have just mentioned, it is a complicated issue, in particular the Adaptation Fund. In the beginning, it was very difficult for us to know, but now things are getting clearer. As the Minister of Finance himself is saying, now we are submitting our proposals. Mr Bhagwan: Mr Speaker, Sir, can I know from the hon. Minister whether Mauritius was present at the last conference of parties and whether we represented the SIDS and made our voice heard? Mr Bachoo: Yes, of course, we were present at the Montreal meeting. We represented the SIDS group. I was the representative of the SIDS group and intervened on behalf of them. Mr Dowarkasing: Mr Speaker, Sir, despite the fact that we are not directly involved, may I know from the hon. Minister whether a study has been carried out, at least for us to know about the greenhouse gas emission in the country? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, in fact, a committee is working on that, and we have not yet come to any conclusion. As I just said, it is a very complex issue. There are many technical issues, and that’s why I stated in my reply that we are also trying to seek the support of technicians from international agencies. Mr Bhagwan: We all know the problem of beach erosion, which is linked to the climate change effect. Can we know from the hon. Minister whether he has made a loud plea with his colleague, the Minister of Finance, to have the necessary funds, especially for the region of Flic en Flac, where there is a serious problem of beach erosion? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, we have already overspent by Rs407 m. I have made a request of Rs70 m. for the reinstatement of the Flic en Flac beach. Mr Cuttaree: Mr Speaker, Sir, while talking about the fight against erosion, the hon. Minister made reference to what he has been doing in the East. Can I ask him, after the next Budget is voted, to forget a little bit about the East and to look also at the West? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, I have just mentioned that Rs70 m. have been earmarked for the upgrading of Flic en Flac beach, and as far as Belle Mare is concerned, it is only Rs5 m. Mr Dayal: Mr Speaker, Sir, can the hon. Minister state to the House what is the progress achieved in the elimination of CFC? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, we have started a thorough campaign, and we are trying to sensitise all the people who utilise this gas. That’s what we have done so far. Keywords: Kyoto Protocol, greenhouse gas emission, climate change, global warming, sea level rise, monitoring, coral reef, coastal works, sand dune, beach erosion, mangrove, sensitization, UNFCCC, Rodrigues, outer islands, SIDS Deb. No. 22 of 27.06.2006 Richfield Textiles Ltd. - Pollution (No. B/840) Mrs B. Juggoo (First Member for Port Louis North and Montagne Longue) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he is aware of the pollution problems at Le Hochet, Terre Rouge, especially at the Richfield Textiles Ltd. and, if so, will he state the remedial measures that will be taken. Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, I have been informed of pollution problems caused by Richfield Textile Ltd. and remedial measures are being taken as follows – Noise pollution – following a programme Notice issued to Richfield Textile Ltd. in October 2005, the factory has relocated part of its noisy activities further away from the residential area. Noise survey carried out by my Ministry on 10 May 2006 has indicated a noise level which is within standard. No more complaints in this respect have since been registered at my Ministry. Odour – following intervention of my Ministry, the factory has confirmed that it is having recourse to the services of a consultancy firm to recommend on odour abatement measures; Black smoke/air pollution – upon request by my Ministry, the factory is presently carrying out stack monitoring emission with the assistance of the University of Mauritius. In addition, my Ministry is carrying out an ambient air monitoring exercise, which has started on 14 June 2006 and will last up to 13 July 2006. The results obtained will be analysed and in the light of the findings, a decision will be taken as regard the future course of action. I wish to inform the House that the preliminary results of the air monitoring exercise has shown that all parameters, such as the level of dust, sulphur, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and ozone are within ambient air quality guidelines. The situation is being monitored closely. Mrs Juggoo: Can the Minister tell the House whether, in December 2001, the Ministry of Health had taken some tests and what was the feedback? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, I need notice of this question. Keywords: pollution, noise, odour, air pollution, black smoke, monitoring, air quality Debate No. 23 of 04.07.2006 Dr. Jeetoo Hospital - Incinerator (No. B/910) Mr R. Issack (Second Member for Port Louis South and Port Louis Central) asked the Minister of Environment & National Development Unit whether he is aware that the incinerator situated in the backyard of the Dr. Jeetoo Hospital is a source of noise and air pollution affecting the neighbours thereof and, if so, the remedial measures he proposes to take. The Minister of Health and Quality of Life (Mr S. Faugoo): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission I shall reply to this question. I am informed that an incinerator Make AT1 Muller, Model HP 500, was installed and commissioned at Dr. A.G. Jeetoo Hospital on 02 October 2003 by Edison Services Ltd. The incinerator is operated by two hospital attendants during weekdays and Saturdays from 0800 hrs to 1600 hrs. An average of 100 bags of 10 kg of clinical wastes are being incinerated everyday. I am also informed that since 2003 several complaints have been received from residents in the vicinity of Dr. Jeetoo Hospital regarding noise and smoke emanating from the incinerator. In the light of the complaints received, several remedial measures have been taken. A noise survey that was carried out by the Environmental Health Engineering Unit of my Ministry on 13 April 2006 and a last one that was carried out on 03 July 2006, that is, yesterday, following the question asked by the Member, has revealed that the noise level recorded on the premises of the nearest inhabitants was within the permissible limit prescribed under the Environment Protection Act. At hospital level, all measures are being taken to ensure that no nuisance is caused to the neighbours, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. Mr Issack: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, what is considered as the permissible limit is not, in fact, so, because there are some people over there who are sick, there is also an old lady there. Is there any possibility for the incinerator to be transferred elsewhere? Mr Faugoo: This has to be considered in the light of all the circumstances prevailing, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. Mr Lesjongard: With regard to gas emission, may I ask the hon. Minister, what are the norms in practice? The hon. Minister has mentioned the permissible limit about noise. Mr Faugoo: I do not have the details in my file, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. If a substantive question is put to me, I will come back with the information. The Deputy Speaker: Next question, hon. Issack. Keywords : noise pollution, air pollution, clinical wastes, noise survey, incinerator, hospital Debate No. 34 of 21.11.2006 Vehicles - Smoke Emissions (No. B/1453) Mr Y. Varma (First Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Environment & National Development Unit whether he is aware that many vehicles, including lorries and buses, emit large quantities of smoke while running on the roads and, if so, will he state the remedial measures that will be taken, if any. The Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Public Infrastructure, Land Transport & Shipping (Dr. R. Beebeejaun): Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, with your permission I shall reply to this question. Smoke emissions, especially from lorries and buses on our roads are indeed a matter of serious concern. Since October 2005, I have requested the National Transport Authority to ensure that every goods vehicle over 2,500 kgs or every bus, which calls for fitness examination, undergoes a smoke emission test through a heavy duty smoke meter. An average of 80 such vehicles is tested and examined on a daily basis. Both the officers of the National Transport Authority and the Police de l’Environnement are carrying out road-side checks to detect excessive smoke emissions from vehicles and since January 2006, 425 road-side smoke notices have been issues, requiring owners to produce their vehicles for smoke testing at the Vehicle Examination Centres. The Road Traffic (Control of Vehicle Emissions) Regulations prescribe standards for exhaust emissions for different classes of motor vehicles. They also make it mandatory for owners of a fleet of 10 motor vehicles or more to operate and maintain equipment for carrying out smoke emission tests in their garage with trained personnel. I have since last month constituted a Technical Committee comprising officers of my Ministry, the National Transport Authority, the Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit and the University of Mauritius to make an assessment of smoke emission from motor vehicles and to make recommendations for concerted and more effective control measures. The Committee has met on five occasions and its report is awaited. Mr Bérenger: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the hon. Deputy Prime Minister has made reference only to lorries and buses that emit smoke on the roads. As the saying goes “charité bien ordonnée commence par soi même”, has the hon. Deputy Prime Minister been a witness – I have been on quite a number of occasions – of smoke being emitted by Police vehicles themselves? The Deputy Prime Minister: This is quite factual. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, concerning smoke emission, we have just started, we are a long way behind and we’ve got a lot to do to improve the situation. I go along with any suggestion, because it is unacceptable the way that emissions are being uncontrolled at the moment. Mr Bhagwan: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, PF forms are issued by the Police de l’Environnement and officers of the Police to drivers of vehicles for smoke emission on the road. I speak from experience. Everybody knows what has been happening over the years under several Governments at both Forest Side and Plaine Lauzun Centres. Can the Deputy Prime Minister see to it that there is an audit at the level of the NTA to ensure that people who are summoned to attend the Fitness Centres are not given clearance by giving Rs50 or Rs100 as “di thé”? The Deputy Prime Minister: I am not sure about the price. I take the hon. Member’s word for it. There are two parts to this answer. The first point is the way that tests are being carried out and we all know that if you have a lorry full going uphill, it will emit smoke. If you have it on the level at the NTA, you’ll have different results. Secondly, I am not happy with the performance of the vehicle Examination Centre. When I come to the Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill, I’ll make some comments on that. Mr Gunness: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I was going to take my point when the Bill will be debated, but my information is that the smoke emission apparatus is not being used at the Vehicle Examination Centre. Can the Deputy Prime Minister check it? The Deputy Prime Minister: I quite agree with you. There have been conflicting results between the two or three different apparatuses that were purchased over the years and I am trying to put some order in it. Key words: smoke emission, air pollution, vehicles, Road Traffic (Control of Vehicle Emissions) Regulations Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",40);arrFiles[8]=new Array(9,"pq2006waste.htm","17 Mar 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","cleaning campaign, chikungunya, mosquito, wastes,plastic, wastes, eyesore, banner","Parliamentary questions year 2006, solid waste management,cleaning campaign......","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2006/Waste [ NHDC & Ex-CHA Housing Estates - Cleaning ][ Electoral Campaigns - Plastic Banners ] Debate No. 32 of 07.11.2006 NHDC & Ex-CHA Housing Estates - Cleaning (No. B/1321) Mr J. Cuttaree (Second Member for Stanley & Rose Hill) asked the Minister of Environment & National Development Unit whether, in order to avoid any new outbreak of the chikungunya disease, he will state if actions will be taken for the regular cleaning of the grounds of the NHDC and the CHA housing estates. Reply: I am informed that the local authorities, which are responsible for the cleanliness of the open spaces, drains, roads and recreational grounds in the housing estates found in their respective area, have intensified their actions in the wake of the national effort to eradicate chikungunya. As regards the NHDC housing estates, it is the responsibility of their respective syndic and/or the residents themselves to make arrangements for the cleaning of their grounds and common parts. In accordance with the conditions of the lease, the owners/lessees of the ex-CHA housing estates are required to maintain their premises in a satisfactory state of tidiness. I am also informed that, in March 2006, the NHDC started a sensitisation campaign against chikungunya in the NHDC and ex-CHA housing estates. In this context, officers of the NHDC held several talks and distributed pamphlets regarding preventive actions against chikungunya. Letters had been sent to all existing syndics and they were asked to help in the preventive campaigns. Residents with houses having overgrown vegetations were requested to have their yards cleaned and letters were sent to residents who were absent during site visits. Moreover, to further promote cleanliness, my Ministry has embarked on a clean-up campaign in critical areas around the island including ex-CHA and NHDC housing estates. Keywords: cleaning campaign, chikungunya, mosquito, wastes Deb. No. 29 of 01.08.06 Electoral Campaigns - Plastic Banners (No. B/1203) Mrs D. Perrier (Fourth Member for Savanne and Black River) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will state if he will consider banning the use of plastic banners during electoral campaigns. Mr Bachoo: Yes, Sir. Keywords: plastic, wastes, eyesore, banner Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",14);arrFiles[9]=new Array(10,"pq2007air.htm","17 Mar 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","hotspots, CMT, monitoring, air quality, Environment Protection Act 2002, ambient air standards, air pollutants, guidelines, standards, regulations, pollution, industrial activities, industrial zone,residential zone, buffer, dioxins, furans, enforcement, ","Parliamentary questions 2007 related to Air Polluiton.....","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2007/Air Pollution [ Reunion Island - Volcanic Eruptions ] [ Global Warming - Awareness Campaign ] [ Clean Air Bill and clean Water Bill - Introduction ] [ La Tour Koenig/Residence Coquillage - CMT - Pollution ] Debate No. 08 of 24.04.2007 Reunion Island - Volcanic Eruptions (No. B/241) Dr. R. Mungur (Second Member for Flacq and Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, following the recent volcanic eruptions in Reunion Island, he will state if any study has been initiated to estimate the production of acid rain and the harmful effects caused as a result thereof. Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, such a study is not warranted on the basis of information made available from the Agricultural Research Extension Unit, Mauritius Sugar Industry Research Institute and the Meteorological Services, the National Environment Laboratory and the Central Water Authority. In fact, acid rain has very rarely been experienced in Mauritius and no visible symptoms of damage suggestive of exposure to acid rain was recorded on sugar cane and vegetable plantations during that period. Moreover, recent monitoring of our surface water bodies including reservoirs has revealed that there is no significant change in the PH and therefore no indication of the presence of acid rain. Furthermore, a regular monitoring of the emission levels of sulphur dioxide and nitrogen oxides, the excess emission of which are likely causes of acid rain formation is undertaken by the National Environment Laboratory. So far, the emission levels have been low and very unlikely to cause acid rain formation. Mr Bérenger: Mr Speaker, Sir, the volcano in Reunion Island is one of the most active in the world and, only last week, a volcanic eruption in Japan caused a tsunami. Can I ask the hon. Minister whether his Ministry or anybody else has looked into the possibility of volcanic activity in Reunion Island causing a tsunami in Mauritius? Mr Bachoo: I am sorry, Mr Speaker, Sir, we don’t have that much of information in my Ministry, but I can assure the hon. Member that I’ll try to consult the National Environment Laboratory and other environmental experts and try to find out what impact the volcanic action can have in Mauritius. Mr Bérenger: May I ask the hon. Minister, being given that one expert in volcanic matters has argued that the activity in Reunion Island might cause a small island to emerge between Mauritius and Reunion Island? May I ask the hon. Minister whether he has liaised with the State Law Office to see what would be the legal position in such a case? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, I have read that in the papers. I would like to take that into account. Keywords: volcanic eruptions, acid rain, emissions, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, tsunami Debate No. 08 of 24.04.2007 Global Warming - Awareness Campaign (No. B/224) Mr Y. Varma (First Member for Mahebourg & Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Environment & National Development Unit whether, in regard to global warming, he will state the steps, if any, that have been taken to sensitise the general public on the effects thereof. Mr Bachoo: Sir, global warming and climate change is a critical concern for us in view of its impacts on Small Island States such as Mauritius. Global warming is caused by emissions of greehouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane by the burning of fossil fuel and reduced capacity to absorb carbon dioxide. This can have serious impacts that can trigger catastrophic events such as sea level rise, food and water shortages, extreme weather conditions and epidemics. It is therefore vital that the public at large be informed of the causes, effects and actions that can be taken as response measures under the various related sectors. It is to be noted, Mr Speaker, Sir, that public sensitization in the context of global warming and climate change is a cross cutting element which is being implemented concurrently and jointly by a number of national actors. As part of the recommendations made in the Climate Change Action Plan approved by Government in 1998, my Ministry is, in addition to encouraging initiatives towards energy efficiency and coastal zone management, putting much emphasis on environmental education, sensitisation and awareness raising campaigns. We are fully involved in an ongoing awareness campaign with the MBC radio and television. The public at large is targeted so that they adopt sustainable lifestyle that will help towards energy efficiency and less fuel consumption and better use of natural resources. They are informed that a better management of the resources will ensure its sustainability, especially as the impacts of global warming will continue to be felt for a long period even if emission of greehouse gases have been completely stopped. Our sensitisation programme is also carried out in the school community where the students are made to realise the seriousness of this problem and how action initiated by them in any of the sectors mentioned above can help to make a change. In this respect, we have already produced and distributed fact sheets on climate change and other environmental issues in schools. Furthermore, trees having the potential of storing carbon and cleaning the atmosphere provide a means by which people can contribute towards curbing down carbon dioxide emissions. In this context, my Ministry is encouraging tree planting at all levels and has launched a “Plant a Million Tree” campaign since last year. Global warming being even more critical in respect of low lying and Small Island Developing States, United Nations Environment Programme has decreed World Environment Day 2007, as the year to mark climate change. In this context, my Ministry is organising a number of activities to celebrate this event, including film shows and panel presentations for secondary school students on global warming and climate change and their associated themes and a youth rally. We hope that the understanding of global warming issues will encourage actions aiming at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to its consequences. With the assistance of UNEP and UNDP a series of workshops for all stakeholders will be organised during the months of May and June on climate change and how to tap carbon credits from the clean development mechanism. Finally, Mr Speaker, Sir, climate change has no barriers, neither geographical nor political, it is a matter of concern for every single inhabitant of this planet. In this respect, any suggestion from Members of the House will be welcomed. Mr Varma: Mr Speaker, Sir, is the hon. Minister satisfied that the public sensitization programme has reached the public at large in Mauritius? Mr Bachoo: Sir, I am personally not satisfied and that is the reason why I am making an appeal to all Members of Parliament to come forward and if they have any suggestions to make, these will be most welcomed. Miss Deerpalsing: Sir, may I ask the hon. Minister whether he would consider viewing the Al Gore’s documentary, an Inconvenient Truth, in schools and whether that would help in sensitising the public? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, as it is a commercial film, we have already taken the decision and to mark the World Environment Day, we are also requesting the MBC/TV to produce that programme. Dr. Mungur: Mr Speaker, Sir, the annual per capita emission of carbon dioxide for the United States is around 21.7 tonne, that of China is around 4 tonne and that of India is around 1.2 tonne. Can the hon. Minister inform us what is the annual per capita emission of carbon dioxide in Mauritius? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, I would request the hon. Member to check up the figures over again, because they have gone up in the recent years. But, as far as Mauritius is concerned, we do not have any yardstick to measure. Dr. Mungur: Sir, since the hon. Minister is telling us that he does not have figures, can he give an indication when this will be done? Mr Bachoo: Sir, we are very much below the target which has been set up by the Kyoto protocol. Mr Varma: Sir, will the hon. Minister inform the House whether a study has been carried out as to the effect of global warming on the rise of the sea level in Mauritius? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, we do not have any specific study as such, but one thing I can inform the House is that, if steps are not taken, there have been reports of inter-governmental panel on climate change, which reveal that even Mauritius will become one of the victims and towards the end of this century, if things remain the same, at least, 12 kilometres of road will be submerged on the side of Flic-en-Flac and those who are having pied dans l’eau, will have to be very careful about it. At the same time, all of our coastal regions also will be badly affected in 20-25 years’ time because of the sea level rise and even now, we are experiencing the danger when we find the soil erosion everywhere. That’s why I have made an appeal to my colleague, the Minister of Finance, that we have to come forward to see what can be done in order to prevent further erosion. Miss Deerpalsing: Mr Speaker, Sir, is the hon. Minister aware that Al Gore has set up a foundation with funds in it where they are training people across the world to sensitise various people across the world about this global warming issue? May I ask whether the hon. Minister could contact the Al Gore foundation for funds to train people here? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, we have contacted many international organisations and, as far as Al Gore funds are concerned, I do not think we have done something. But as far as adaptation fund and all others are concerned, we are going to tap the resources, but, unfortunately, it is not so easy to obtain funds from those institutions for the time being. Mr Varma: Mr Speaker, Sir, the hon. Minister just made mention of a report of the inter-governmental group on climate evolution and a meeting was recently held in Johannesburg. Can the hon. Minister inform the House whether there was any representative of Government at that meeting? Mr Bachoo: A high officer of my Ministry participated in that meeting. Mr Varma: Mr Speaker, Sir, a report concerning climatic change has been tabled at that meeting. Is the hon. Minister prepared to lay a copy of the report on the Table of the National Assembly. Mr Bachoo: I’ll do it, Sir. Keywords: Global warming, climate change, Small Island Developing States, greenhouse gas emissions, carbon dioxide, methane, burning of fossil fuel, sea level rise, extreme weather conditions, awareness campaign, sensitization, environmental education, energy efficiency, clean development mechanism, Kyoto protocol, coastal zone management, soil erosion Back to top Debate No. 09 of 08.05.07 Clean Air Bill and clean Water Bill - Introduction (No. B/329) Miss K. R. Deerpalsing (Third Member for Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will state if Government proposes to introduce into the House a Clean Air Bill and a Clean Water Bill. Reply: The Environment Protection Act 2002 already makes provision for the issue of standards to protect the quality of air. The Environment Protection (Standards for Air) Regulations were promulgated in 1998 and provide for ambient air standards based on World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines and set limits for major air pollutants emanating from industrial activities. I would also like to inform the House that the Environment Protection (Standards for Air) Regulations 1998 are being reviewed taking into consideration new activities such as municipal waste incinerators, which may have an impact on air quality. The new proposed standards will be based upon the latest development in this field and aligned with WHO standards, World Bank Guidelines and European Directives, among others. New parameters of particular concerns such as dioxins and furans are also covered. The new proposed Environment Protection (Standards for Air) Regulations have already been submitted to the Attorney-General’s Office for vetting purposes. Furthermore the Road Traffic (Control of Vehicle Emissions) Regulations promulgated in 2002 and enforced by the National Transport Authority provide for emission limits for smoke, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons levels amongst others. A Clean Air Bill is, therefore, not envisaged at this stage. A Clean Water Bill basically pertains to the protection of surface water quality, including protection from pollutant discharges and surface run-off. These are presently covered under different primary legislation, namely the Rivers and Canals Act, the Ground Water Act, the Central Water Authority Act, the Public Health Act and the Environment Protection Act. Furthermore, a set of standards, guidelines and regulations to protect the quality of our water resources from industrial and other sources of pollution have been promulgated under the Environment Protection Act over the past years. These include – The Environment Protection (Effluent limitations for the sugar industry) Regulations 1997 The Environment Protection (Standards for effluent discharge) Regulations 2003 The Environment Protection (Standards of effluent for use in irrigation) Regulations 2003 The Environment Protection (Standards for effluent discharge into the ocean) Regulations 2003, and The Environment Protection (Effluent Discharge Permit) Regulations 2003 The Ministry of Public Utilities is the enforcing agency responsible for monitoring and enforcement of the effluent discharge standards. I have been informed that the Ministry of Public Utilities intends to encompass all water related issues under a single legislation, the new Water Bill. This will be required to operationalise water services under the provisions of the Utility Regulatory Authority Act, which has yet to be proclaimed. Keywords: Clean air bill, clean water bill, air quality, Environment Protection Act 2002, air quality, ambient air standards, air pollutants, guidelines, standards, regulations, pollution, industrial activities, dioxins, furans, vehicle emissions, enforcement, enforcing agency, smoke, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, pollutant discharge, surface run-off, water quality, water resources, sources of pollution, Debate No. 06 of 10.04.07 Statements by Ministers La Tour Koenig/Residence Coquillage - CMT - Pollution The Minister of Environment and National Development Unit (Mr A. Bachoo): Mr Speaker, Sir, I am going to make a brief statement on issues raised by hon. J. C. Barbier regarding pollution caused by La Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile at La Tour Koenig. I wish to inform the hon. Member and the House that regular monitoring has been carried out by my Ministry as stated in my reply to PQ No. B/535 on 22 November, 2005 and the situation was under control until the passage of cyclone Gamede when the Force Vives complained about black smoke and overflow of waste water including rainwater on the public road. Following site visits on the 20 and 27 February and a meeting held on 15 March 2007 with the Force Vives of the locality and Management of CMT, the immediate environmental concerns have been addressed and the situation is under control and no complaints have been received since 15 March. As far as overflow of wastewater is concerned, CMT has liaised with – (i) the Municipality of Port Louis to have a municipal storm water drain in Avenue des Coquillages along CMT boundaries, and (ii) the Wastewater Management Authority to discharge its effluent into a separate sewer network to avoid overflow of the existing network servicing the residential settlement. Mr Speaker, Sir, as regards the collection and disposal of used oil by Caltex Ltd., an inquiry is ongoing and the matter has been referred to the Ministry of Local Government which is the agency enforcing the Environment Protection (collection, storage, treatment, use and disposal of waste oil) Regulations 2006. Also, so far there is no evidence that used oil is being mixed with HFO. Mr Speaker, Sir, it is to be noted that there are a number of hotspots, including that at La Tour Koenig where there is no buffer between the residential and the industrial zone. As industries are normally associated with a certain degree of pollution, the absence of a buffer further aggravates the situation. My Ministry will continue to monitor the situation to ensure that pollution, if any, is minimized. Keywords: hotspots, CMT, monitoring, air quality, Environment Protection Act 2002, air quality, ambient air standards, air pollutants, guidelines, standards, regulations, pollution, industrial activities, industrial zone,residential zone, buffer, dioxins, furans, enforcement, enforcing agency, smoke, pollutant dischargse, surface run-off, water quality, sources of pollution, overflow, waste water, Wastewater Management Authority, water drain, sewer network, used oil, Back to top Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",36);arrFiles[10]=new Array(11,"pq2007other.htm","17 Mar 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","heavy rainfall, flooding, water accumulation, drain, surface water run off, raining situation, residential areas, remedial measures,landslide, soil erosion, problem","Parliamentary questions 2007 .....","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2007 /Others [ Mount Ory - Landslide ] [ Hollyrood & Quinze Cantons - Houses - Flooding ] Debate No. 06 of 10.04.07 Mount Ory - Landslide (No. B/103) Mr S. Dayal (Second Member for Quartier Militaire and Moka) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he is aware that there is a problem of landslide at Mount Ory, near Pont Souillac, and, if so, will he state if it is proposed to construct a retaining wall thereat. Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, the Ministry is fully aware of the problem. However, due to unavailability of funds, the project could not be implemented. Once funds are identified, the project would be implemented. Mr Dayal: Mr Speaker, Sir, can I ask the hon. Minister whether he is aware of the imminent danger that the situation is creating up to the point that part of the footpath and the road are already severely damaged and will it take it as a matter of urgency to remedy the situation as the dwelling of some of the inhabitants are under threat? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, we are fully conscious of the problem. I’ll convey this to the substantive Minister and I do hope that in the forthcoming budget provisions will be made for that. Keywords: landslide, soil erosion, problem Debate No. 08 of 24.04.2007 Hollyrood & Quinze Cantons - Houses - Flooding (No. B/213) Dr. R. Hawoldar (Second Member for La Caverne and phoenix) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, following the site visits he effected at Hollyrood and Quinze Cantons, two days after the flooding of houses thereat in February 2007, he will state the measures, if any, that have been taken. Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, following the site visit on 28 February 2007 at Hollyrood and Quinze Cantons in the company of the hon. Member and other Members of the constituency, measures were immediately taken to resort to services of a contractor for the area for remedial action to attend to the problem of water accumulation. According to the Municipality of Vacoas-Phoenix the problems of flooding in the regions of Quinze Cantons and Hollyrood are due to the following – (i) the topography of the land is such that several houses have been constructed below road surface level and water consequently accumulates within the premises of inhabitants; (ii) the main drain along La Marie Road gets clogged and the surface water run off could not be canalised, giving rise to flooding. It is necessary to point out that the water capacity of the drain is inadequate; (iii) the overflowing of Perrier Bridge situated in the region of Glen Park contributes to flooding at Quinze Cantons and Hollyrood. The Road Development Authority has been approached to look into the possibility for the upgrading of the bridge; (iv) a number of natural caves of the region of Quinze Cantons have been apparently obstructed by walls and other forms of construction by the inhabitants with the result that the caves do not serve as outlets for excess water run off. In view of the complexity of the problem, arrangements will be made for the new drain consultant which would be appointed by the end of July 2007 to look in-depth into the problem of flooding for the regions of Quinze Cantons and Hollyrood. Dr. Hawoldar: Mr Speaker, Sir, I thank the hon. Minister for the answer which he has been given. But is he aware that since January 2006, at least, seven letters have been sent to the Ministry, requesting that the drains in the region above Quinze Cantons, that is, from La Croisée Glen Park, be cleared and this has not been done in spite of, at least, seven reminders which had been sent to the RDA to this purpose? And, secondly, is he aware that some of the experts – this is the problem when we have too many experts, Mr Speaker, Sir – have visited the Pont Perrier and they found out that the basic problem is at Pont Perrier where a bridge has been made which is not wide enough and three holes have been made under this bridge which are getting clogged all the time, and it is the surplus of water which is causing the problem at Hollyrood and Quinze Cantons. Could he tell us whether he has received this report from the municipality and from the experts from his Ministry who visited the site? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, as far as Perrier Bridge is concerned, there were two sites visits and a decision has already been taken to upgrade it and, if I am not mistaken, works are going to start in the weeks to come. The RDA has undertaken that responsibility. I agree to what the hon. Member has stated. We have, in fact, received seven letters, but it is not a child’s play. I had been to Quinze Cantons along with the Members of Parliament. I am not an expert myself, but I can assure the House that it is a very complex issue and we cannot throw money uselessly. It is going to cost us a huge sum of money and, if I am not mistaken, it must be above Rs25 to Rs30 m. In order to implement such a project, we need consultants and that is the reason why I have mentioned that, by the end of July, we are going to have the drain consultants, and I’ll refer the matter to them. The hon. Member must be satisfied with the amount of work that my Ministry has done following the flood and the cyclone. Dr. Hawoldar: Mr Speaker, Sir, may I remind the hon. Minister that in November 2005 he had visited Hollyrood? After his visit, he said the following – “Drain and footpath at Hollyrood will be funded by NDU. Design and implementation are to be carried out by RDA and TMRSU will have to give its views and clearance. NDU has to request the Ministry of Education to provide funds for projects near school.” Is he aware that this promise was made in November 2005 and we are now in April 2007 and absolutely nothing has been done in this area? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, in the beginning, the decision was taken to start the work in the vicinity of the school, but when the consultants examined it, they found that it would be a useless exercise. That is the reason why we have decided to look at the whole region. Again, as I have mentioned, we cannot throw money uselessly. The amount to be utilized will be above Rs30 m. We have decided that, with the support of RDA, we have to do a good work. (Interruptions) It is a sort of absorption pit that we are going to dig. The hon. Member has to bear with me, because this is not an ordinary work that is going to be done. Mr Soodhun: Mr Speaker, Sir, I totally support the hon. Minister. As it has been mentioned, it is a very complex issue. (Interruptions) Mr Speaker: Order! Order, please! Mr Soodhun: It is not a matter that we can find a solution in a week’s time. The problem is because it is the constituency of the Leader of the Opposition and myself, and also of hon. Mrs Bappoo. Mr Speaker: What is the question? Mr Soodhun: There is a short-term and a long-term solution. (Interruptions) Even with the normal raining situation, there is a problem of flooding everywhere. What I am suggesting is that the hon. Minister can have a short-term and a long-term solution. Mr Bachoo: Insofar as the short-term solution is concerned, we had already revised. The hon. Members who are with me, knew that we have opened up the gates…. (Interruptions) Mr Speaker: Order! Mr Bachoo: The hon. Member had been in Parliament since 1987 and he has been representing the Constituency. It is already 25 years and nothing has been done, because it is a very complex issue. (Interruptions) Mr Speaker: Order! Order! Order, please! Mr Bachoo: The fact that I have already had two site visits gives an idea that we are really concerned with the problem. That is the reason why I say to let the consultant work on that. I’ll then come with a solution. At 1.00 p.m. the sitting was suspended. Keywords: : heavy rainfall, flooding, water accumulation, drain, surface water run off, raining situation, residential areas, remedial measures Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",22);arrFiles[11]=new Array(12,"pq2007wastewater.htm","17 Mar 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","hotspots, CMT, monitoring, air quality, Environment Protection Act 2002, air quality, ambient air standards, air pollutants, guidelines, standards, regulations, pollution, industrial activities, industrial zone, residential zone, buffer, dioxins, furans,","Parliamentary questions 2007 related to waste water.....","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2007 /Waste Water [ La Tour Koenig/Residence Coquillage - CMT - Pollution ] Debate No. 06 of 10.04.07 Statements by Ministers La Tour Koenig/Residence Coquillage - CMT -Pollution The Minister of Environment and National Development Unit (Mr A. Bachoo): Mr Speaker, Sir, I am going to make a brief statement on issues raised by hon. J. C. Barbier regarding pollution caused by La Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile at La Tour Koenig. I wish to inform the hon. Member and the House that regular monitoring has been carried out by my Ministry as stated in my reply to PQ No. B/535 on 22 November, 2005 and the situation was under control until the passage of cyclone Gamede when the Force Vives complained about black smoke and overflow of waste water including rainwater on the public road. Following site visits on the 20 and 27 February and a meeting held on 15 March 2007 with the Force Vives of the locality and Management of CMT, the immediate environmental concerns have been addressed and the situation is under control and no complaints have been received since 15 March. As far as overflow of wastewater is concerned, CMT has liaised with – (i) the Municipality of Port Louis to have a municipal storm water drain in Avenue des Coquillages along CMT boundaries, and (ii) the Wastewater Management Authority to discharge its effluent into a separate sewer network to avoid overflow of the existing network servicing the residential settlement. Mr Speaker, Sir, as regards the collection and disposal of used oil by Caltex Ltd., an inquiry is ongoing and the matter has been referred to the Ministry of Local Government which is the agency enforcing the Environment Protection (collection, storage, treatment, use and disposal of waste oil) Regulations 2006. Also, so far there is no evidence that used oil is being mixed with HFO. Mr Speaker, Sir, it is to be noted that there are a number of hotspots, including that at La Tour Koenig where there is no buffer between the residential and the industrial zone. As industries are normally associated with a certain degree of pollution, the absence of a buffer further aggravates the situation. My Ministry will continue to monitor the situation to ensure that pollution, if any, is minimized. Keywords: hotspots, CMT, monitoring, air quality, Environment Protection Act 2002, air quality, ambient air standards, air pollutants, guidelines, standards, regulations, pollution, industrial activities, industrial zone, residential zone, buffer, dioxins, furans, enforcement, enforcing agency, smoke, pollutant discharge, surface run-off, water quality, sources of pollution, overflow, waste water, Wastewater Management Authority, water drain, sewer network, used oil, Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",14);arrFiles[12]=new Array(13,"pq2007water.htm","17 Mar 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","marshy land, mosquitoes, odour, stagnant water, enforcement,Clean air bill, clean water bill, air quality, Environment Protection Act 2002, , ambient air standards, air pollutants, guidelines, standards, regulations, pollution, industrial activities, dio","Parliamentary questions 2007 related to water.....","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2007 /Water [ Flacq - Marshy Land ][ Clean Air Bill and Clean Water Bill - Introduction ] [ Réduit - Flooding Problems ] [ L \'amitié - Royal - Flooding Problems ] Debate No. 06 of 10.04.07 Flacq - Marshy Land (No. B/126) Dr. R. Mungur (Second Member for Flacq and Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he is aware that the marshy land situated at Flacq, behind the Winners shop, is a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes and, if so, will he state the steps that will be taken to have it cleaned, indicating when. Reply: As the area being referred to is a private property, the Moka/Flacq District Council has been requested to trace the owner and serve a notice. Keywords: marshy land, mosquitoes, odour, stagnant water, enforcement Debate No. 09 of 08.05.07 Clean Air Bill and Clean Water Bill - Introduction (No. B/329) Miss K. R. Deerpalsing (Third Member for Belle Rose and Quatre Bornes) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will state if Government proposes to introduce into the House a Clean Air Bill and a Clean Water Bill. Reply: The Environment Protection Act 2002 already makes provision for the issue of standards to protect the quality of air. The Environment Protection (Standards for Air) Regulations were promulgated in 1998 and provide for ambient air standards based on World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines and set limits for major air pollutants emanating from industrial activities. I would also like to inform the House that the Environment Protection (Standards for Air) Regulations 1998 are being reviewed taking into consideration new activities such as municipal waste incinerators, which may have an impact on air quality. The new proposed standards will be based upon the latest development in this field and aligned with WHO standards, World Bank Guidelines and European Directives, among others. New parameters of particular concerns such as dioxins and furans are also covered. The new proposed Environment Protection (Standards for Air) Regulations have already been submitted to the Attorney-General’s Office for vetting purposes. Furthermore the Road Traffic (Control of Vehicle Emissions) Regulations promulgated in 2002 and enforced by the National Transport Authority provide for emission limits for smoke, carbon monoxide and hydrocarbons levels amongst others. A Clean Air Bill is, therefore, not envisaged at this stage. A Clean Water Bill basically pertains to the protection of surface water quality, including protection from pollutant discharges and surface run-off. These are presently covered under different primary legislation, namely the Rivers and Canals Act, the Ground Water Act, the Central Water Authority Act, the Public Health Act and the Environment Protection Act. Furthermore, a set of standards, guidelines and regulations to protect the quality of our water resources from industrial and other sources of pollution have been promulgated under the Environment Protection Act over the past years. These include – The Environment Protection (Effluent limitations for the sugar industry) Regulations 1997 The Environment Protection (Standards for effluent discharge) Regulations 2003 The Environment Protection (Standards of effluent for use in irrigation) Regulations 2003 The Environment Protection (Standards for effluent discharge into the ocean) Regulations 2003, and The Environment Protection (Effluent Discharge Permit) Regulations 2003 The Ministry of Public Utilities is the enforcing agency responsible for monitoring and enforcement of the effluent discharge standards. I have been informed that the Ministry of Public Utilities intends to encompass all water related issues under a single legislation, the new Water Bill. This will be required to operationalise water services under the provisions of the Utility Regulatory Authority Act, which has yet to be proclaimed. Keywords: Clean air bill, clean water bill, air quality, Environment Protection Act 2002, air quality, ambient air standards, air pollutants, guidelines, standards, regulations, pollution, industrial activities, dioxins, furans, vehicle emissions, enforcement, enforcing agency, smoke, carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, pollutant discharge, surface run-off, water quality, water resources, sources of pollution, Debate No. 5 of 27 March 2007 Réduit - Flooding Problems (No. A/1) Mr S. Naidu (Third Member for Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he is aware of the serious problems of flooding following heavy rainfall in the residential areas of Réduit and, if so, will be state what remedial measures will be taken. Reply: I have been advised by the Moka/Flacq District Council that the following regions in Réduit are prone to flooding – • the front of Rodrigues shop • the front of Tamil League • Soobramanian Avenue. Necessary steps are being taken by the Moka/Flacq District Council for the clearance of the drains in the course of this week. Keywords: heavy rainfall, flooding, water accumulation, drain, surface water run off, raining situation, residential areas, remedial measures Debate No. 5 of 27 March 2007 L \'amitié - Royal - Flooding Problems (No. B/52) Mr S. Soodhun (Fifth Member for La Caverne and Phoenix) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he is aware of the problem of flooding at Royal Road, l’Amitié and which has been aggravated since 2003 and, if so, will he state the remedial measures that have been or will be taken. Reply: I am aware of the problem of flooding at Royal Road, l’Amitié. The accumulation of water and flooding adjacent to the main road at l’Amitié are caused mainly by several residential constructions on an existing canal. I would like to inform the House that arrangements have been made to call on the consultancy firm extending consultancy service in respect of flooding and land drainage matters to conduct a thorough survey and come up with recommendations to redress the situation. Keywords: heavy rainfall, flooding, water accumulation, drain, surface water run off, raining situation, residential areas, remedial measures Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",20);arrFiles[13]=new Array(14,"pq2008air.htm","23 Jul 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","","Parliamentary questions 2008 related to Air Polluiton.....","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2008/Air Pollution [ Cite St Luc, Forest Side - Pollution ] [ La Tour Koenig - Compagnie textile Ltee ] [ Air Quality - Monitoring ] [ Pointe Aux Caves - Coal Fired Power Plant ] Debate No. 04 of 15.04.2008 CITE ST LUC, FOREST SIDE – POLLUTION (No. B/258) Mr M. Dowarkasing (Third Member for Curepipe and Midlands) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, in regard to air, noise and other forms of pollution prevailing in Cité St Luc, Forest Side, and emanating from the Consolidated Ltd., Ferney Spinning Mills, he will state if copy of the reports of the studies carried out by his Ministry will be tabled. Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the answer is in the affirmative. Key words: air, noise, pollution Debate No. 23 of 08.07.2008 LA TOUR KOENIG - COMPAGNIE MAURICIENNE DE TEXTILE LTEE - POLLUTION (No. B/827) Mrs A. Navarre-Marie (First Member for GRNW and Port Louis West) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will state if he has recently received representations from the residents of La Tourelle, La Tour Koenig, regarding pollution emanating from the Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile Ltée., and if so, the remedial measures that have been taken, if any. Reply: Representations were made to my Ministry regarding dust pollution on 26 June. After investigation, the company confirmed the emission of black smoke due to a broken air filter in one of its boilers. The filter was changed within hours and the boiler re-started in normal running condition. The situation is being monitored and no complaint has been received since then. Keywords: air pollution, dust, black smoke, boilers Debate No. 26 of 29.07.2008 POLLUTION – AIR QUALITY – MONITORING (No. B/1023) Mr Y. Varma (First Member for Mahebourg and Plaine Magnien) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, in regard to pollution, he will state if a monitoring of the air across the country is carried out and, if so, indicate – (a) the places, and (b) the frequency and, if not, if he considers it advisable that needful be done. Reply: Monitoring of air quality has been carried out in various regions such as Cassis, Valentina, Forest Side, Rose-Belle, Saint Antoine, GRNW, Flacq, Port Louis North and Place Margeot. Results obtained so far have shown that the ambient air quality standards are being satisfied. The mobile station is subject to frequent break downs and my Ministry is, therefore, in the process of procuring specialised units of equipment for the measurement of important parameters separately. A new equipment known as the Gent Sampler has been provided by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and is being used to measure fine particulate matter. Keywords: air, pollution, monitoring, quality, particulate matter Debate No. 33 of 11.11.08 POINTE AUX CAVES - COAL FIRED POWER PLANT (No. B/1264) Mrs S. Grenade (Second Member for GRNW and Port Louis West) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, in regard to the construction of a coal fired power plant at Pointe aux Caves, he will state if the Environment Impact Assessment has already been granted to CT Power and, if not, why not. Reply: The reply is no, as the application is still being processed. Keywords: EIA, coal Back to top Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",23);arrFiles[14]=new Array(15,"pq2008hazardouswaste.htm","23 Jul 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","used oil, disposal, treatment, EIA, boiler fuel","Parliamentary questions year 2008, hazardous waste......","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2008/Hazardous Waste [ Oil (USed)- Collection & Disposal ] Debate No. 5 of 29.04.08 OIL (USED) – COLLECTION & DISPOSAL (No. B/361) Mr J. C. Barbier (Third Member for GRNW & Port Louis West) asked the Minister of Environment & National Development Unit whether, in regard to used oil, he will state – (a) who are collecting same, and (b) how is it being disposed of or being treated. Reply: I am advised that two companies, namely Ecofuel Ltd and Virgin Oil Co. Ltd have been granted EIA licences for the processing of used oil. In addition, the company AEL DDS Ltd has been authorised by my Ministry to transport used oil. Used oil transported by Ecofuel Ltd and AEL DDS Ltd are disposed at the facility of Ecofuel Ltd at Pointe aux Sables. The used oil undergoes physical treatment involving sedimentation, heating and centrifugation to produce a clarified oil. This recycled oil is then sold by Ecofuel Ltd which blends it with virgin oil to produce boiler fuel. Keywords: used oil, disposal, treatment, EIA, boiler fuel Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",14);arrFiles[15]=new Array(16,"pq2008noise.htm","23 Jul 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","noise pollution, complaints, contravention, police de l’environnement,","Parliamentary questions 2008 related to noise.....","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2008 / Noise [ Flic En flac - Noise Pollution ] Debate No. 5 of 29.04.08 FLIC EN FLAC – NOISE PO L LUTION (No. B/362) Mrs D. Perrier (Fourth Member for Savanne and Black River) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he is aware of the increase in the level of noise pollution at Flic en Flac, especially during weekends, and if so, will he state the remedial measures that will be taken. Reply (The Minister of Health) : Noise pollution is presently regulated by the following pieces of legislation – 1. The Noise Prevention Act 1938 which is enforced by the Police or any officer delegated by the Municipal Council or the District Council. 2. Noise Regulations under the Environment Protection Act 2002 (EPA) where the enforcing agency is the Ministry of Health & Quality of Life. No complaint has been received by my Ministry during the last 3 years regarding noise pollution at Flic en Flac. However, I am informed that the “Police de l’Environnement” and the Flic en Flac Police Station have received some 38 and 50 complaints respectively from inhabitants of Flic en Flac for period 2005 to date - Year No. of complaints Police de l’Environnement Flic en Flac Police Station 2005 10 14 2006 13 17 2007 12 15 2008 3 4 I am also informed that the source of the noise pollution is especially from bungalows that are temporarily occupied. Complaints of noise pollution from hotels and restaurants have also been registered. The number of contraventions established, under the Noise Prevention Act 1938, by the Police de l’Environnement, for playing music in a loud tone is as follows – Year No. of Contraventions 2005 2 2006 13 2007 2 2008 2 Keywords: noise pollution, complaints, contravention, police de l’environnement Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",32);arrFiles[16]=new Array(17,"pq2008solidwaste.htm","23 Jul 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","umping,building materials, construction debris, police de l’environnement, notice, Beach Authority,","Parliamentary questions 2008 solid waste.....","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2008/ Solid Waste [ Green Waste Composting Plant ] [ Baie Du Cap- public beach - Dumping ] Debate No. 03 of 08.04.08 GREEN WASTE COMPOSTING PLANT (No. B/213) Dr. K. Babajee (Third Member for Savanne & Black River) asked the Minister of Environment & National Development Unit whether, in regard to the green waste, he will state if green waste composting plants will be set up with a view to lessening the reliance on landfills. Reply: Waste minimisation measures including composting and recycling form part of my Ministry’s strategy for solid waste management. In this context, following a compost market study, the proposal for the setting-up of a composting plant for green waste on a pilot basis was retained by my Ministry. The recruitment of a Transaction Adviser to undertake a comprehensive feasibility study for the construction and management of composting plants and preparation of bid documents on a PPP basis was initiated in October 2005. However, in the meantime, a private company, namely Solid Waste Recycling Ltd, expressed interest in the setting-up of a composting plant at no cost for the production and distribution of compost. A letter of intent was subsequently issued by the Board of Investment for this project. The waste supply agreement between the promoter and my Ministry is being finalised. This composting project and other minimisation measures are likely to lessen the reliance on the landfill, as it will save valuable void space at the landfill, increasing the lifespan of the Mare Chicose landfill by an additional period of one to two years. Keywords: green waste, composting, landfill, recycling, solid waste management, composting plant, Mare Chicose, Debate No. 04 of 15.04.2008 BAIE DU CAP – PUBLIC BEACH – DUMPING (No. B/242) Mrs D. Perrier (Fourth Member for Savanne and Black River) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he is aware that there has been illegal dumping of building materials on the public beach of Baie du Cap and, if so, will he, for the benefit of the House, obtain information as to if the Police de l’Environnement has received complaints from the inhabitants of the region, indicating where matters stand. Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I have been informed that no complaint with regard to dumping of building materials on the public beach of Baie du Cap has been registered either at the Police de l’Environnement or the Department of Environment. A site inspection carried out by the Police de l’Environnement on 27 March 2008 has, besides, confirmed that there was no dumping of waste on the public beach of Baie du Cap. Mrs Perrier: M. le président, je crois que le ministre a de mauvaises informations parce qu’il y a eu une visite de la Police de l’Environnement au mois de mars qui a demandé au contrevenant de retirer les building materials qui avaient été jetés sur la plage publique de Baie du Cap. Au lieu d’avoir retiré ces matériaux, il a loué un camion à benne - dont j’ai l’immatriculation si cela peut intéresser le ministre - et il a fouillé la plage et les a enterrés. Il y a des fers qui sont encore visibles et qui représentent un réel danger pour le public. Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the question asked has been on the dumping of building materials on the public beach of Baie du Cap, but the information that I have is that on 15 January 2008, a complaint was reported for illegal dumping at Royal Road, Baie du Cap, near Macondé Fast Food. A site inspection had been carried out by the Police de l’Environnement and construction debris was found deposited by the side of the fast food on a private land by one Mr Soorianand Kadaree. The latter was sensitised and eventually he removed all the debris. Moreover, the Black River District Council confirmed to my Ministry on 28 March 2008 that following notice served to Mr Soorianand Kadaree, the latter removed the debris. At the same time, the Beach Authority informed my Ministry that the plot of land being subject of illegal dumping at Baie du Cap is neither a public nor a popular beach and therefore does not fall under the jurisdiction of the Beach Authority. That is the information that I have. Mrs Perrier: M. le président, le ministre vient de dire qu’effectivement il y avait eu une complainte et que la Police de l’Environnement était venue. Mon information - je l’ai vu de mes yeux – est qu’au lieu de retirer le building material waste après la visite de la Police de l’Environnement, ils ont fouillé la plage pour enfouir les matériaux et, aujourd’hui, cela représente un danger. Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I’ll look into the issue because I have just received the information from the hon. Member. Keywords: dumping, building materials, construction debris, police de l’environnement, notice, Beach Authority, Back to top Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",23);arrFiles[17]=new Array(18,"pq2008water.htm","23 Jul 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","water pollution, irrigation canal, effluent, Effluent Discharge Permit Regulations, EPA, standards, treatment plant, monitoring, quality, groundwater, borehole, chloride, enforcement notice,air pollution, odour, health, nuisance, water pollution, effluen","Parliamentary questions 2008 related to water.....","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2008 / Water & Waste Water [ Ex-Queen Victoria Sugar Estate ][ Compagnie mauricienne de textile ] Debate No. 26 of 29.07.2008 EX-QUEEN VICTORIA SUGAR ESTATE – ODOUR NUISANCE (No. B/1014) Dr. R. Mungur (Second Member for Flacq and Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he is aware of the unpleasant and noxious odour affecting the inhabitants of the ex-Queen Victoria Sugar Estate for a number of years, generated by the effluence flowing out from the Fuel Sugar Factory, and if so, will he state the remedial measures that will be taken, if any. Reply: Following complaints received from inhabitants of the ex-Queen Victoria Sugar Estate regarding odour nuisance and occasional water pollution, especially during the harvest season, my Ministry carried out an investigation. It is found that Fuel Sugar Estate channels all its effluents into two decantation ponds before discharging them into River Croignard. With a view to minimising the odour nuisance, my Ministry has requested Fuel to use deodorisers and to install a clarifier to remove suspended solids from the effluents prior to discharge in the decantation ponds and eventually into the river by the end of August. The quality of the effluent being discharged would thus be improved. As an additional measure, my Ministry has just had part of the river flowing through Queen Victoria cleaned and dredged over a length of 1.2 km at the cost of Rs200,000 to ease the free flow of water. The situation will be monitored and any additional measure deemed necessary will be taken. Keywords: air pollution, odour, health, nuisance, water pollution, effluent discharge, dredging Debate No. 29 of 12.08.2008 COMPAGNIE MAURICIENNE DE TEXTILE LTEE - VERDUN WATER POLLUTION (No. B/1135) Mr M. Dowarkasing (Third Member for Curepipe and Midlands) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will state if his Ministry has been apprised of water pollution being caused by the Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile Ltée, at Verdun and, if so, will he give details thereof, indicating the actions taken, if any. The Minister of Public Utilities (Dr. A. Kasenally): Mr Speaker, Sir, with your permissioin, I will answer this question. Yes, my Ministry has been informed of a case where Compagnie Mauricienne de Textile Ltd is discharging improperly treated effluents in a water course. The circumstances of the case are thus. The effluent emanating from CMT in Verdun is discharged in an irrigation canal which belongs to Mon Desert Alma, Sugar Estate, St. Pierre. In the past, water running down that irrigation canal was being used by CMT with the consent of Mon Desert Alma S. E. to dilute the treated effluent before being used for irrigation purposes. Following the promulgation of the Effluent Discharge Permit Regulations in April 2004 under the EPA (2002), CMT and Mon Desert Alma S. E. were requested to apply for an EDP under the provisions of these Regulations. Mon Désert Alma Ltd submitted an application for an EDP on 04 August 2004. However, no permit was issued since the minimum standards for EDP were not being met and Mon Désert Alma Ltd had stopped its operations since 05 December 2007. On the other hand, on 03 August 2004, CMT had informed my Ministry that it holds a licence to operate a waste water carrier for carting away effluent from its dyeing plant in Verdun to the St. Martin Treatment Plant. As such, no EDP was issued to the company. Irrespective of that state of affairs, my Ministry, through the CWA has been continuously monitoring the quality of the effluent from the canal and had, after analysis, drawn the attention of Mon Désert Alma Ltd on several occasions to the effect that pollution was being caused by the effluent being discharged. On 18 December 2007, the CWA informed my Ministry of the poor quality of the effluent. Furthermore, the attention of my Ministry was drawn to the fact that the effluent could adversely be impacting on the quality of the groundwater in the nearby Telfair Boreholes (1 and 2) as evidenced by an increase in the level of chloride and conductivity together with a decrease in the PH level. On 21 December 2007, Mon Désert Alma was warned and requested to initiate immediate action to remedy the situation. Accordingly, on 28 December 2007, Mon Désert Alma Ltd informed this Ministry that it had ceased operation since 05 December 2007 and it had referred the matter to CMT Ltd in Verdun. Since then, the situation has been closely monitored by my Ministry through frequent sampling and testing as well as through requests to CMT to monitor the effluent quality and regularly submit the tests results and propose abatement measures. After analysis of the results from the previous monitoring exercises, it was noted that the level of conductivity and chloride was still going up. Considering the seriousness of the matter and in order to ensuring the long term sustainability of the groundwater quality and the aquifer, my Ministry has issued an Enforcement Notice on CMT Ltd in Verdun on 08 May 2008 requesting the latter to implement, amongst others, a series of measures as follows – - implement and operate an appropriate treatment plant to abide by the effluent discharge standards within six months; - cart away the effluent generated to Roche Bois Treatment Plant pending proper operation of its treatment plant, and - to ensure that there is a regular monitoring of the effluent quality and appropriate returns are sent to my Ministry. After the Enforcement Notice was served, CMT Ltd. requested for a meeting with representatives of my Ministry. A meeting, under my chairmanship, was held on 16 July 2008 where representatives of the CWA, the Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit, the Water Resources Unit of my Ministry and the CMT, including its Managing Director, were present to discuss the matter and to identify options for effectively addressing the pollution problem. During the course of the meeting it was pointed out that following the closure of the Mon Désert Alma sugar factory, the dilution process of the effluents discharged by CMT is no longer possible. The lack of water in the irrigation canal which was being used for milling purposes by the sugar factory results into effluents being carried into the canal remaining almost undiluted. Several options were considered and discussed and it has been agreed that the company would be allowed a reasonable period of time to apply the necessary corrective measures. However, in the short term, it was agreed that Mon Désert Alma Ltd would be approached with a request that it considered releasing water in the canal with a view to permitting dilution of the effluents pending the solutions to be proposed by CMT. Mr Dowarkasing: Mr Speaker, Sir, the hon. Minister has just stated that in an Enforcement Notice the CMT has been given six months to operate a new treatment plant. Can we know what are the immediate measures he is taking so that this does not occur again? Dr. Kasenally: We have discussed with it and asked it to take the measures which I have already mentioned and we are going to monitor the situation. I must say that the other alternative is to close the factory with loss of about 5,000 jobs. Mr Dowarkasing: Mr Speaker, Sir, can the hon. Minister confirm whether certain experts have stated that the amount of damage and pollution caused to our water table in that particular region will take 30 years for flushing out those polluted zones? Dr. Kasenallly: Mr Speaker, Sir, I have not received such an information. We are monitoring it and the hon. Member is quite right if it is allowed to go after a certain level. That is why we have impressed very severely on the CMT to take mitigating measures. Keywords: water pollution, irrigation canal, effluent, Effluent Discharge Permit Regulations, EPA, standards, treatment plant, monitoring, quality, groundwater, borehole, chloride, enforcement notice Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",30);arrFiles[18]=new Array(19,"pq2008other.htm","23 Jul 2009","..::: MUELEX - Gateway to Environmental Law in Mauritius","health, building land permit, EPF, MRA, conferences, workshops, waste management, coastal management, monitoring committee, used oil, collection, disposal, treatment, EIA, recycle, noise, pollution, weekend, complaints, police de l’environnment, bungalow","Parliamentary questions 2008 .....","Multilateral Environmental Agreements Legislation Case Laws Policies About us Legal Journals Parliamentary Questions Environmental Reports Related Links Quick Searches Statutes in Alphabetical Order Statutory Instruments Parliamentary Questions - Year 2008 /Others [ Fuel S.E- Asphalt Plant- EIA ] [ Du Pont - telecommunication Antenna ] [ Environment Protection Fee - revenue Collected ] [ Conferences & workshops ] [ Oil (used) - Collection & Disposal ] [ Flic En Flac - Noise Pollution ] [ Environment Protection Fee ] [ La Gaulette - Corniche Bay Gulf - IRS Project ] [ Naiade Hotel - Environmental Clearance ] [ Plaine Verte, Roche Bois, Camp yoloff - Abandoned Vehicles ] [ Ex-Queen victoria - Odour Nuisance ][ Pointe Aux Caves - Coal Fired Power Plant ] [ Reco-Map - Project ] [ Cite Roche Bois - Ethanol Refinery Project ] [ le Morne - Jetty ] Debate No. 4 of 15.04.08 FUEL S.E - ASPHALT PLANT – ENVIRONMENT IMPACT ASSESSMENT (No. B/264) Mr S. Soodhun (Fifth Member for La Caverne and Phoenix) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, in regard to an asphalt plant, installed by the firm Best Luck on a plot of land owned by FUEL Sugar Estate, he will state if an Environment Impact Assessment has been carried out and, if not, the reasons therefore. Reply: I would like to thank the hon. Member for having drawn my attention on this issue. My Ministry is investigating into the matter with a view to taking appropriate measures. Keywords: EIA Debate No. 4 of 15.04.08 DUPONT STREET, BEAU BASSIN – TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA (No. B/265) Mr S. Naidu (Third Member for Beau Bassin and Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he will state if, on or about 19 March 2008, he has received a letter from the inhabitants of the region of Dupont street, Beau Bassin, in relation to the effects on their health and their television sets of a telecommunication antenna which was recently installed in the region thereof and, if so, the remedial actions he proposes to take, if any. Reply: My Ministry has received a letter to that effect. The letter was also addressed to other relevant authorities such as the information & Communication Technologies Authority (ICTA), Ministry of Health & Quality of Life and the Municipality of Beau Bassin/Rose Hill. A letter has been issued to the Ministry of Health & Quality of Life, the Municipality of Beau Bassin/Rose Hill and ICTA to look into the matter and take remedial measures deemed necessary. I am also informed that the Municipality of Beau Bassin/Rose Hill has entered a court case against Emtel Ltd for carrying out a development in a planning area without a Building and Land Use permit. The case will be coming for trial on 18 June 2008. Keywords: health, building land permit Debate No. 05 of 29.04.2008 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FEE – REVENUE COLLECTED (No. B/344) Mr M. Dowarkasing (Third Member for Curepipe and Midlands) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, in regard to the environment protection fee, he will state the amount of revenue collected for each of the last three financial years, giving details thereof. Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, the information is being tabled. I would also like to inform the hon. Member that the Mauritius Revenue Authority is responsible for the collection of the fee as from September 2007. Mr Dowarkasing: Mr Speaker, Sir, I have requested the amount of revenue collected and the hon. Minister has not given any figures. May I know from the hon. Minister whether he is satisfied that all the hotels and boarding houses are paying this environment protection fee? Mr Bachoo: I do not have the information with me because the question was very straightforward and I have given it in the answer. Keywords: EPF, MRA Debate No. 05 of 29.04.2008 MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT – CONFERENCES & WORKSHOPS (No. B/342) Mr M. Dowarkasing (Third Member for Curepipe and Midlands) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, in regard to the conferences and workshops on environmental issues attended to by the officials of his Ministry during the last five years, he will state – (a) the number of officials, in each case, on a yearly basis, together with full details thereof, including the total cost incurred in terms of airfares, accommodation and per diem allowances, and (b) the follow-up actions initiated. Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, the information is being compiled. Mr Dowarkasing: Mr Speaker, Sir, may I know from the hon. Minister if he can give a timeframe as to when the compilation will be completed and the relevant information tabled? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, within a fortnight. Mr Dowarkasing: Mr Speaker, Sir, can the hon. Minister confirm to the House whether certain members of his staff spent an average of more than 50% of the number of working days abroad than in the country? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, the question which has been asked relates to the past five years. It is difficult for me to come on the spot with an answer and it is very difficult also for me to confirm whether my top officers have spent more than 50% of their time abroad. Mr Varma: Mr Speaker, Sir, can the hon. Minister inform the House who are the officers of his Ministry who will be attending the conference on Waste Management from 11 to 15 May this year in Edmonton, Canada and the conference on Coastal Management from 19 to 21 May? Mr Speaker: I am sorry. The question relates to the last five years, not to the coming events. If the hon. Member wants an answer, he can come with a substantive question. Mr Dowarkasing: Mr Speaker, Sir, concerning part (b) of my question, following all these conferences on very critical issues, I want to know from the hon. Minister what are the different committees that have been set up. For example, I take the case of the recomap issue. Last time, the hon. Prime Minister replied that there has been a Monitoring Committee. Can we know what are the follow-up actions that have been initiated by the Ministry? Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, we have got a series of small committees which have been set up and the recomap issue also is under the jurisdiction of my Ministry. In fact, there has been a slight technical problem as far as that committee is concerned and, most probably, with the help of the Ministry of Local Government, we are going to sort it out. Apart from that, all the other committees which have been set up, we are definitely following all the different issues where my officers have been involved at the international level. Mr Dowarkasing: Mr Speaker, Sir, the fact that environmental issues are very important, can Parliament be apprised of the work of all these committees in a statement from time to time by the hon. Minister? Mr Bachoo: I will do so, Sir. But, I need some time because that will take two or three weeks to prepare, and then I can submit. Keywords: conferences, workshops, waste management, coastal management, monitoring committee Debate No. 5 of 29.04.08 OIL (USED) – COLLECTION & DISPOSAL (No. B/361) Mr J. C. Barbier (Third Member for GRNW & Port Louis West) asked the Minister of Environment & National Development Unit whether, in regard to used oil, he will state – (a) who are collecting same, and (b) how is it being disposed of or being treated. Reply: I am advised that two companies, namely Ecofuel Ltd and Virgin Oil Co. Ltd have been granted EIA licences for the processing of used oil. In addition, the company AEL DDS Ltd has been authorised by my Ministry to transport used oil. Used oil transported by Ecofuel Ltd and AEL DDS Ltd are disposed at the facility of Ecofuel Ltd at Pointe aux Sables. The used oil undergoes physical treatment involving sedimentation, heating and centrifugation to produce a clarified oil. This recycled oil is then sold by Ecofuel Ltd which blends it with virgin oil to produce boiler fuel. Keywords: used oil, collection, disposal, treatment, EIA, recycle Debate No. 5 of 29.04.08 FLIC EN FLAC – NOISE PO L LUTION (No. B/362) Mrs D. Perrier (Fourth Member for Savanne and Black River) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he is aware of the increase in the level of noise pollution at Flic en Flac, especially during weekends, and if so, will he state the remedial measures that will be taken. Reply (The Minister of Health) : Noise pollution is presently regulated by the following pieces of legislation – The Noise Prevention Act 1938 which is enforced by the Police or any officer delegated by the Municipal Council or the District Council. Noise Regulations under the Environment Protection Act 2002 (EPA) where the enforcing agency is the Ministry of Health & Quality of Life. No complaint has been received by my Ministry during the last 3 years regarding noise pollution at Flic en Flac. However, I am informed that the “Police de l’Environnement” and the Flic en Flac Police Station have received some 38 and 50 complaints respectively from inhabitants of Flic en Flac for period 2005 to date - Year No. of complaints Police de l’Environnement Flic en Flac Police Station 2005 10 14 2006 13 17 2007 12 15 2008 3 4 I am also informed that the source of the noise pollution is especially from bungalows that are temporarily occupied. Complaints of noise pollution from hotels and restaurants have also been registered. The number of contraventions established, under the Noise Prevention Act 1938, by the Police de l’Environnement, for playing music in a loud tone is as follows – Year No. of Contraventions 2005 2 2006 13 2007 2 2008 2 Keywords: noise, pollution, weekend, complaints, police de l’environnment, bungalows, contravention Debate No. 8 of 20.05.08 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION FEE (No. B/491) Mr M. Dowarkasing (Third Member for Curepipe and Midlands) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, in regard to the Environment Protection fee, he will state if the objectives set out for the imposition thereof have been met since July 2005 todate. Reply: The objective of the Environment Protection Fee (EPF) is to raise fund for the promotion of local environmental initiatives aimed at preventing and reducing pollution. The revenue collected is being credited to the Consolidated Fund out of which Government expenditure is being met towards different projects at the national level including environmental projects such as coastal protection works, wastewater projects, and upgrading/embellishment of the physical environment. To this effect, I would state that the objective of the Environment Protection Fee is being continuously met. Keywords: EPF, consolidated fund, coastal protection, wastewater, upgrading, embellishment Debate No. 11 of 10.06.2008 La Gaulette - Corniche Bay Gulf IRS Project (No. B/646) Mr M. Allet (Second Member for Beau Bassin & Petite Rivière) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, in regard to the Corniche Bay Gulf Integrated Resort Scheme Project at La Gaulette, he will state if he has received any representation from the inhabitants of La Gaulette regarding the environmental aspect thereof and, if so, if any other Ministry has been involved therein, indicating the extent of the involvement. Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, representations were made to my Ministry. As is the practice, the concerns were fully considered by all relevant Ministries and authorities which form part of the EIA Committee. In this particular case, the environmental and heritage concerns were fully addressed by a Technical Committee along with representatives of the Ministry of Arts & Culture, National Heritage Fund and Le Morne Heritage Trust Fund. The conditions attached to the EIA licence issued take care of the concerns raised. Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I also wish to inform the House that, further to the issue of the EIA licence, an appeal has been lodged at the Environment Appeal Tribunal. The appeal is still under consideration. Mr Allet: M. le président, le ministre peut-il dire si la plateforme patriotique pour la sauvegarde du Morne a fait appel au tribunal de l’environnement au sujet du slave trail ? Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, the appeal has been made against the EIA licence which has been issued. Mr Guimbeau: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, can the hon. Minister state whether this IRS project has an effect on the proclamation of the Morne mountain comme patrimoine mondial de l’UNESCO? Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I am not in a position to answer this question, because this matter is before the tribunal. I will request the hon. Member to bear with me and let the findings be out. Mr Guimbeau: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, what about the involvement of another ministry in the said project? Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, in fact, in the EIA committee, there are, at least, eight Ministries involved. Representatives of all the eight Ministries sit on the committee. Mr Guimbeau: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, is it proper practice that the Minister of Finance has got exchange of correspondence with the promoter? I am going to table the letter. Mr Bachoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, I don’t find any problem with the Ministry of Finance exchanging correspondence with the promoter. Key words: EIA licence, environment, heritage, EAT, IRS, Le morne, UNESCO Debate No. 22 of 01.07.08 NAÏADE HOTEL, BEL OMBRE – ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE (No. B/769) Mr A. Ganoo (First Member for Savanne and Black River) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he is aware that sand, coral and beach rocks are being removed from the beach in relation to works being carried out by the Naïade Hotel at Bel Ombre and, if so, will he state if - an Environment Impact Assessment Licence had been applied for and obtained in relation thereto, and he has received any complaints from the Association Professionelle des Pêcheurs du Sud Ouest in relation thereto. Mr Bachoo: Sir, on 26 November 2007, Naïade Resorts applied for an Environmental Clearance for the creation of three swimming zones and a boat passage in the lagoon at Tamassa Hotel involving manual removal of loose boulders. The Ministry of Agro-Industry and Fisheries (Fisheries Division) was consulted and in the light of the favourable views received from the latter, Naïade Resorts was issued a Clearance on 29 April 2008 allowing the latter to create two swimming zones and a boat passage, subject to a set of conditions. It is to be noted that no EIA licence is required for such works. On 05 June 2008, fishermen from Bel Ombre complained about the removal of boulders by Tamassa Hotel. Site visits have been effected on 05, 06, 19 and 27 June 2008 by the officers of my Ministry. Works in relation to the creation of swimming zones and boat passage has not yet started. No removal of sand, coral and beach rocks were observed. My Ministry will maintain monitoring to ensure compliance with the conditions stipulated in the Clearance. Mr Ganoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, can the hon. Minister, therefore, confirm that, at some point in time, his Ministry did receive complaints from the fishermen? Mr Bachoo: In fact, I received complaints on 05 June 2008 at around 7.20 p.m. At that particular moment, I sent officers of my Ministry to have a look at the situation and I can assure the hon. Member that, in fact, we are monitoring the situation closely. Mr Ganoo: Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir, can I ask the hon. Minister – this is what I have been told by the fishermen – whether at some point in time the Ministry or the Director of Environment has had to intervene by way of a prohibition notice or stop order to prevent the works from going on? Mr Bachoo: I have given instruction to my officers if in case they are flouting the law, to issue immediate stop order notice. That was the instruction I gave, but, in fact, it was not put into practice because nothing was done. Mr Ganoo: The hon. Minister is confirming that there have been no works, no removal of beach rocks or sand at all on the beach? Mr Bachoo: Not until now, Mr Deputy Speaker, Sir. As I have said, I am going to monitor the situation closely. Keywords: sand, coral, beach rock removal, EIA, Environmental Clearance, monitoring, stop order notice Debate No. 26 of 29.07.08 PLAINE VERTE, ROCHE BOIS, CAMP YOLOFF – ABANDONED VEHICLES (No. B/976) Mr S. Lauthan (Third Member for Port Louis Maritime and Port Louis East) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, he is aware that there are several abandoned vehicles in various streets in Constituency No. 3, in the regions of Plaine Verte, Roche Bois and Camp Yoloff, thereby representing eye sores and hindrances to the pedestrians, and if so, will he state if consideration will be given for the removal thereof. Mr Bachoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, following complaints received and several site visits, 31 abandoned vehicles have been identified since January until 25 July 2008. 22 of them have already been removed through the intervention of Police de l’Environnement. The owners of 3 more abandoned vehicles have also been traced out and sensitized to remove same to which they have agreed. Enquiry is ongoing to trace the owners of the remaining 6 vehicles and any action deemed necessary will be taken. Key words: eyesore, police de l’environnement, Debate No. 26 of 29.07.2008 EX-QUEEN VICTORIA SUGAR ESTATE – ODOUR NUISANCE (No. B/1014) Dr. R. Mungur (Second Member for Flacq and Bon Accueil) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether he is aware of the unpleasant and noxious odour affecting the inhabitants of the ex-Queen Victoria Sugar Estate for a number of years, generated by the effluence flowing out from the Fuel Sugar Factory, and if so, will he state the remedial measures that will be taken, if any. Reply: Following complaints received from inhabitants of the ex-Queen Victoria Sugar Estate regarding odour nuisance and occasional water pollution, especially during the harvest season, my Ministry carried out an investigation. It is found that Fuel Sugar Estate channels all its effluents into two decantation ponds before discharging them into River Croignard. With a view to minimising the odour nuisance, my Ministry has requested Fuel to use deodorisers and to install a clarifier to remove suspended solids from the effluents prior to discharge in the decantation ponds and eventually into the river by the end of August. The quality of the effluent being discharged would thus be improved. As an additional measure, my Ministry has just had part of the river flowing through Queen Victoria cleaned and dredged over a length of 1.2 km at the cost of Rs200,000 to ease the free flow of water. The situation will be monitored and any additional measure deemed necessary will be taken. Keywords: air pollution, odour, health, nuisance, water pollution, effluent discharge, dredging, Debate No. 33 of 11.11.08 POINTE AUX CAVES - COAL FIRED POWER PLANT (No. B/1264) Mrs S. Grenade (Second Member for GRNW and Port Louis West) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, in regard to the construction of a coal fired power plant at Pointe aux Caves, he will state if the Environment Impact Assessment has already been granted to CT Power and, if not, why not. Reply: The reply is no, as the application is still being processed . Keywords: EIA Debate No. 35 of 25.11.2008 RECO-MAP PROJECT (No. B/1318) Mr M. Dowarkasing (Third Member for Curepipe & Midlands) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, in regard to the Reco-Map Project, he will state where matters stand, indicating if any project has started as at to date. The Minister of Agro-Industry, Food Production and Security (Mr S. Faugoo): Mr Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I shall answer this question. The implementation of the Reco-Map Project started in August 2006 and its completion is expected to be by July 2011. It is a regional project covering seven countries in the Eastern African and Western Indian Ocean including Mauritius. Various activities are being implemented in the seven countries since August 2006. Those concerning Mauritius relates to – (a) capacity building on monitoring and conservation of coastal and marine biodiversity and natural resources; (b) development of a regional Centre for Excellence for Coastal Zone Management; (c) sensitisation on Integrated Coastal Zone Management Issues through school competition and other programmes, and (d) participation of non-state actors in the management of the coastal zone through implementation of demonstration projects. Mr Dowarkasing: Mr Speaker, Sir, I do not know whether the hon. Minister will have the information, but I will still put the question. Is he aware that there was a workshop that needed to be conducted regarding the status of our coral reefs on this particular project? Has that workshop been conducted and, if so, when and can we know the outcome of that particular workshop? Mr Faugoo: My colleague will be back by next week. As far as I know, in some record here, a lot of workshops have been carried out regarding the different programmes which I just mentioned, there is one original training for coastal and marine technicians, original training on ICZM tools and planning was conducted at La Plantation Hotel from 19 to 25 May 2008. There was also a training workshop on the use of CoReMo coral reef database, version 3.1 carried out in May 2008. Mr Dowarkasing: My question, Mr Speaker, was very specific. I think the hon. Minister has all the replies, but my question was very specific and that has not been answered: whether there was a workshop held in May 2008 regarding the status of our coral reefs specifically? Mr Speaker: The hon. Minister said that he did not have the information. Mr Faugoo: This is what I said: there was a training workshop on the use of coral reef database which was carried out in May 2008. Mr Dowarkasing: Therefore, Mr Speaker, can the hon. Minister table the circulated report regarding that workshop? Mr Faugoo: I will look into it, Mr Speaker, Sir. Mr Dowarkasing: Can we know whether any proposals or any project proposals have been submitted so far and, if so, how many project proposals regarding the coastal management programme have been formulated and have been submitted for this project to be taken on board? Mr Faugoo: I don’t have the relevant information, Mr Speaker, Sir. Keywords: project, monitoring, coastal, marine biodiversity, natural resources, ICZM, sensitization, workshop, reef Debate No. 36 of 02.12.08 CITE ROCHE BOIS – ETHANOL REFINERY PROJECT (No. B/1369) Mr S. Lauthan (Third Member for Port Louis Maritime & Port Louis East) asked the Minister of Environment & National Development Unit whether, in regard to the implementation of an ethanol refinery project at Cité Roche Bois, he will state if he is aware of the representations made by the inhabitants thereof to the effect that it may represent serious environmental and health hazards. Mr Bundhoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, my Ministry is not in presence of any representation made by the inhabitants of Cité Roche Bois. Furthermore, I wish to inform the hon. Member that, up to now, no application has been received at my Ministry for an EIA licence with regard to the implementation of an ethanol refinery project at that site. Mr Lauthan: Mr Speaker, Sir, may I request the hon. Minister to liaise with the Ministry of Local Government because at the launching of the project the President of the forces vives de Roche Bois objected publicly. Roche Bois being surrounded by l’essence, gaz, engrais, produits chimiques and now the ethanol refinery project, there is strong resistance to the setting up of the ethanol refinery there. Mr Bundhoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, with your permission, I would like to refer the hon. Member to PQ No. B/121 addressed to the then Minister of Agro-Industry whereby he was informed that the land was earmarked and allocated by the then Mauritius Freeport Authority on 17 September 2004 while he was in Government. Mr Lauthan: However, it seems that Government is proceeding further because following that protest, the Lord Mayor said that they would review the whole thing and come with a second presentation of the project. Mr Bundhoo: I am not aware if the Lord Mayor is mandated with regard to environment project issues and to give go ahead or not. Mr Bérenger: May I ask the hon. Minister whether he has taken the trouble to at least liaise with the Board of Investment, to check whether there is a project at the Board of Investment? Mr Bundhoo: I shall do same. Keywords: ethanol, EIA licence, implementation, protest, BOI Debate No. 36 of 02.12.08 LE MORNE – JETTY (No. B/1390) Mr A. Ganoo (First Member for Savanne and Black River) asked the Minister of Environment and National Development Unit whether, in regard to the project for the construction of a jetty at Le Morne, he will state – the name of the applicant, indicating the date on which the application was received; if an Environment Impact Assessment has been issued, and if the applicant has been granted all the required permits. Mr Bundhoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, no application for the construction of a jetty at Le Morne has been submitted to my Ministry. Therefore, parts (a) and (b) of the question do not arise. Mr Ganoo: Is the hon. Minister aware that applications have been made by certain hotel promoters in that region for the construction of a jetty on the Pas Géométriques at Le Morne? Mr Bundhoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, as I mentioned earlier, at the moment there is no application for an EIA for any jetty at Le Morne, but should the hon. Member had any specific jetty in mind, I would certainly look into the matter. Mr Ganoo: Is the hon. Minister aware that the Beachcomber Group, for example, is one of the applicants? Mr Bundhoo: Mr Speaker, Sir, from information I have with me Le Paradis Beach Resort and Dinarobin Hotel, both from the New Mauritius Hotel Group, have had their jetty already constructed. Mr Ganoo: Can the hon. Minister tell us, in this particular case, when was the EIA issued? Mr Bundhoo: May I, Mr Speaker, Sir, with your permission, inform the hon. Member that both jetties were constructed before the requirement of an EIA. Mr Ganoo: Is there any application pending at the moment for the construction of a jetty? Mr Bundhoo: I have already replied to this question, Mr Speaker, Sir. Keywords: EIA Last Updated:17 March 2009 Designed by CISD and Hosted by NCB Website Queries to webmaster-menv@mail.gov.mu Disclaimer © Ministry of Environment and National Development Unit ",121);