Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act No. 28 of 2002)

Regulations

Amendment Regulations to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Regulations, 2020

Chapter 9 : Operations and Management

Management of operations

117. Transportation of fluids

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(1)An applicant or holder must develop a fluid transportation management plan that must at least ensure—
(a)planning to minimise fluid transport movements and distances;
(b)the implementation of management procedures to address the risks associated with fluid transport;
(c)that natural gas is removed from fluids prior to fluids being transported and a system for checking and recording is implemented;
(d)that fluids are transported to and from the hydraulic fracturing treatment site in accordance with relevant legislation and national standards in a manner designed to prevent spillage; and
(e)that the general workforce, including drivers, receives appropriate training and is equipped to respond to emergencies and to implement clean up measures.

 

(2)A fluid transportation management plan referred to in subregulation (1) must be submitted—
(a)to the competent authority, for consideration and approval, as part of the application for Environmental Authorisation; and
(b)to the designated agency 30 days prior to the commencement of drilling and hydraulic fracturing.

 

(3)The transportation of hazardous fluids or materials must be carried out in accordance with applicable South African National Standards, relevant legislation and the Material Safety Data Sheets.

 

(4)
(a)The fluid transportation management plan referred to in subregulation (1) must include a quarterly reporting requirement.
(b)Quarterly reports conforming to the approved plan must be submitted to the designated agency and the department responsible for water affairs.

 

(5)The quarterly reports must be consolidated into annual reports which must be included in the EMPr.

 

[Regulation 117 inserted by section 2 of Notice No. R. 466 dated 3 June 2015]