Wesley: Auto

2025-04-30T14:40:39Z

Auto

New page

==Procedure==
'''Apply In Person'''
#The application for Environmental Assessment (EA) Authorizations/License shall be made to the Department of Environmental Affairs office which is under the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation and Tourism.[https://www.gov.bw/ministries/ministry-environment-natural-resources-conservation-and-tourism Ministry Office Location & Contact Details]
#Applicants will be required to complete the Project Brief Form. Copies of these forms are available for free at any Department of Environmental Affairs headquarters office or regional offices, or directly download it using this [https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/Department_of_Environmental_Affairs-Project_Brief1.pdf. Project Brief Form link]
#The applicant will be required to submit the certified supporting documentation as mentioned under the “Required Documents” section below; in addition to the duly completed Project Brief Form in all respect to the nearest Department of Environmental Affairs office within his/her jurisdiction. Any omission of these documents will render the registration process incomplete.
#Upon receipt of the application file, the secretary will verify if all the necessary information and documentation have been provided and that the applications comply with the selection criteria before registering the application file for assessment and consideration by the Department of Environmental Affairs office, the unit responsible.
#Applicants will be issued with an acknowledgment slip as proof of submission of the applicant.
#The applicant will be notified of the result of the application through a letter/savingram.
#The details contained in the form are used by DEA to assess and screen the planned activity and decisions will occur as follows:
#*Activity may be authorized to proceed without being subjected to a detailed Environmental Assessment study; or
#*An Environmental Management Plan (EMP) may be required before project implementation and the following will be required;
#Applicant (developer) will be required to engage a certified Environmental Practitioner at a cost, the list of such Environmental Practitioners can be found at the EAPB Website [https://beapa.org.bw/certified-members-register/ EAPB Register and certify environmental practitioners as of 31st January 2020]
#The practitioner should develop the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) report draft as per the Environmental Assessment (EA) Act of 2010 and guidelines provided in the Environmental Assessment Regulations, 2012;
#Submit the draft report to the Department of Environmental Affairs for review and the department will respond through a letter; the letter will specify whether an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) study is required.
#If an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study is required prior to implementation of a plan, program, or policy the below need to be done:
#The developer should engage a certified Environmental Practitioner by the''' '''EAPB, who will then proceed with the processing of the study at a cost.
#The practitioner should publicize the intended activity, its effects, and benefits in the media using the official languages for not less than 21 days; after the expiration of the period of 21 days, the practitioner should hold meetings with the affected people or communities to explain the nature of the activity and its effects.
#The practitioner should develop the first report called the Scoping Report and Terms of Reference (ToR), this report should be submitted to the Department of Environmental Affairs for review.
#Following approval of the Scoping Report and Terms of Reference by the department, the practitioner should draft the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report and submitted to the Department office for review and a response will be given through a letter.
#Where the EIA report complies with the requirements prescribed, the Competent Authority will place a notification in the Government Gazette and in any other newspaper, which should circulate at least once weekly using the official languages, for four consecutive weeks at the developer’s expense.
#During this period any persons most likely to be affected by the proposed activity or other interested people should visit/contact the Competent Authority office and express their concerns or objections to the proposed activity.
#After consideration of all the objections (where applicable) and if the report meets all the requirements considered by the Competent Authority and provisions of the EA Act, the report is approved and the developer is notified by letter, and the certified report copies will be made available for issue to the developer.
#The applicant will be required to produce a proof of identity document, and the approval letter and pay the fee as mentioned under the “FEES” section of this page while collecting the certified report copies at the specific Department office where the application was lodged.
#If a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) is required before implementation of a plan, program, or policy the below need to be done:
#*SEA process follows similar steps as outlined above for Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process above.
 

==Required Documents==
*Duly completed and signed: [https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/Department_of_Environmental_Affairs-Project_Brief1.pdf. Project Brief Form link]
*Proof of land ownership (title deed, a certificate for the plot, lease agreement, prospecting license, etc.)
*Certificate of incorporation for the company including Share certificate. If applying as an individual, a copy of the National Identity Document or Passport
*Location map/sketch map showing the project physical location
*The production process clearly shows all inputs and outputs at each stage of the process
 
 

==Office Locations & Contacts==
'''Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation, and Tourism''' 
Private Bag BO 199 Gaborone, Botswana 
Plot 13064 Government Enclave 
Tel: +267 3647900 / +267 391 4955 
Fax: +267 3951092 
Email: MENT_PR@gov.bw 
Toll-free Number: 0800 600 734 
[https://www.gov.bw/ministries/ministry-environment-natural-resources-conservation-and-tourism Ministry Office Location & Contact Details] 
 
'''Department of Environmental Affairs''' 
Gaborone Region/District Office 
(Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources Conservation, and Tourism) 
Plot No. 1271 Stanbic Building 
Private Bag 0068 
Address: Travaglini House, 2nd Floor, Luthuli Road, Old Lobatse Road, Old Industrial Area 
Gaborone, Botswana 
Tel: (+267) 3902050 
Fax: (+267) 3902051 
 
'''Serowe Region/District: Department of Environmental Affairs Office''' 
'''Physical Address:''' Old Department of Cooperatives Enclave near Serowe Police Traffic offices and Department of Wildlife and National Parks, Serowe Office 
Private Bag 0028, Serowe, Botswana 
Telephone (+267) 4630174 / 176 
Fax (+267) 4635937 
 
'''Francistown Region/District: Department of Environmental Affairs Office''' 
'''Physical Address:''' Ntshe House, First Floor, Office No. 2.109, 2.110, & 2.111 
Private Bag F020, Francistown, Botswana 
Telephone (+267) 2417363 
Fax (+267) 2417108 
 
'''Tshabong Region/District: Department of Environmental Affairs Office''' 
'''Physical Address:''' Office 7&8 within the Department of Tourism 
Private Bag 007, Tsabong, Botswana 
Telephone (+267) 6540129 
Fax (+267) 6540129 
 
'''Tshabong Region/District: Department of Environmental Affairs Office''' 
'''Physical Address:''' Office 7&8 within the Department of Tourism 
Private Bag 007, Tsabong 
Telephone (+267) 6540129 
Fax (+267) 6540129 
 
'''Maun Region/District: Department of Environmental Affairs Office''' 
'''Physical Address:''' Next to Motovac (Airport) along Mophane Street 
P. O. Box 35, Maun 
Telephone (+267)6801237 
Fax (+267) 6862503 
 
'''Kasane Region/District: Department of Environmental Affairs Office''' 
'''Physical Address:''' Kazungula Bridge Office 
Private Bag 24, Kasane 
Telephone (+267) 6240198 
Fax (+267) 625 2895 
 

'''Selebi Phikwe Region/District: Department of Environmental Affairs Office''' 
'''Physical Address:''' LOT 12384, SPEDU Offices, Selebi Phikwe Industrial 
Private Bag 10, Selebi Phikwe 
Telephone (+267) 2659995 
Fax (+267) 261 1064 
 
'''Ghanzi Region/District: Department of Environmental Affairs Office;''' 
'''Physical Address:''' West of the airport, across the street from Shell Service Station 
Private Bag 24, Ghanzi 
Telephone (+267) 6596101 
Fax (+267) 6596038 
 
'''The Environmental Assessment Practitioners Board (EAPB)''' 
P.O. Box 402934,Gaborone, 
Botswana 
Fax: (+267) 3133256 
Tel: (+267) 71 305 507 
Email: admin@beapa.org.bw 
[https://beapa.org.bw/contact-us/ EAPB Address Map & Contact Details] 
[https://beapa.org.bw/ EAPB Website] 
 
'''EAPB CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL PRACTITIONER LIST:''' 
[https://beapa.org.bw/certified-members-register/ EAPB Certified Environmental Practitioner Contacts details] 
Opening hours: 07:30 – 12:45 & 13:45 – 16:30, Monday to Friday, except on Public Holidays.
 

==Eligibility==
All persons who wish to undertake or implement activities prescribed under Regulation 3 of the Environmental Assessment Act of 2010. [https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2019-12/Environmental%20Assessment%20Regulations%202012%20(002).pdf Environmental Assessment Regulation] 

 
==Fees==
'''A review of all environmental assessment reports will be related to project cost as follows:PROJECT COST APPLICATION FEE''' 
*Less than P100 000 - BWP100.00
*BWP100 000-P499 999 - BWP100.00
*BWP500 000-P999 999 -BWP500.00
*BWP1 000 000-P9 999 999 - BWP750.00
*BWP10 000 000-P49 999 999 - BW P1000.00
*BWP 50 000 000 or more - BWP1500.00

 
 
==Validity==
Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever
 
 
==Documents to Use==
[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-03/Department_of_Environmental_Affairs-Project_Brief[1 Link].pdf. Project Brief Form] 
 
==Sample Documents==
Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.
 
 
==Processing Time==
'''Different stages of the Environmental Assessment process are subjected to different review timelines as follows''': 
*Project Briefs are reviewed within 10 working days from the time of submission
*Advertisement for Public, Interested, and Affected Parties (IAP) Consultation runs for a period of 21 days
*Scoping reports with Terms of Reference are reviewed within 28 working days
*Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), Environmental Management Plans (EMP), and Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEA) are all reviewed within 60 working days
 
 

==Related Videos==
Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&>
from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe,
myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video
is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is
'Y0US7oR_t3M'.
 
 
==Instructions==
Please provide other instructions related to the certificate/documents.
e.g. The state office holds birth records since January 1908. 

 
==Required Information==
'''Applicant detail''' 
*Name of project
*Estimated project cost
*Project proponent
*Contact person
*Postal/physical address
*Telephone no./ Fax no./email address
*Project location
 
'''Project details'''
*Provide a brief description of the project.
*What is the physical scale or the size of the development?
*What is the anticipated lifespan of the project within the foreseeable or predicted future?
 
'''Project processes:'''
*What are the materials that the activity shall use, including both construction materials and inputs?
*What are the possible products and by-products including waste generation of the activity?
 
'''Planning issues:'''
*Has the land been allocated for the proposed project?
*What is the current land use of the area or site for the proposed project?
*Will the proposed development require a change in land use?
*Are the following services available in the area where the development is to be located? (Water/ Power/ Telecommunications/ Sewerage system/ Waste management system)
*Will the development result in the displacement of people or property?
 
 
==Need for the Document==
The service predicts and evaluates the environmental consequences of projects, plans, programs, and policies to mitigate negative impacts thus also enhancing positive impacts. 
 
'''Purpose of Environmental Assessment'''
*Is applied to prevent or minimize the adverse effects of major developments proposals
*It is used as a planning tool to promote sustainable development by integrating environmental considerations into a wide range of proposed actions
*It is a procedural mechanism that provides information that can be used to improve the quality of decision making
*It guides planners and developers on issues of location, design, and size and helps provide alternative solutions
*It provides an opportunity for Interested and Affected Parties (IAPs) to participate in the planning phase of development activities
 
 
==Information which might help==
[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2019-12/Environmental%20Assessment%20Regulations%202012%20(002).pdf ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT REGULATIONS OF 2012] 
[https://www.gov.bw/sites/default/files/2020-02/Environmental%20Assessment%20Act%202011.pdf ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ACT, 2011] 

 
==Other uses of the Document/Certificate==
Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.
 
 

==External Links==
[https://www.gov.bw/environmental-management/application-environmental-assessment-ea-authorizations Application for Environmental Assessment (EA) Authorizations] 

 
==Others==
More information which might help people.
 
[[Category:Botswana]]

<seo title="Botswana - Environmental Impact Assessment Licence" titlemode="append" keywords="Botswana Environmental Impact Assessment Licence,Botswana Environmental Impact Licence Assessment,Botswana Environmental Assessment Impact Licence,Botswana Environmental Assessment Licence Impact,Botswana Environmental Licence Impact Assessment,Botswana Environmental Licence Assessment Impact,Botswana Impact Environmental Assessment Licence,Botswana Impact Environmental Licence Assessment,Botswana Impact Assessment Environmental Licence,Botswana Impact Assessment Licence Environmental,Botswana Impact Licence Environmental Assessment,Botswana Impact Licence Assessment Environmental,Botswana Assessment Environmental Impact Licence,Botswana Assessment Environmental Licence Impact,Botswana Assessment Impact Environmental Licence,Botswana Assessment Impact Licence Environmental,Botswana Assessment Licence Environmental Impact,Botswana Assessment Licence Impact Environmental,Botswana Licence Environmental Impact Assessment,Botswana Licence Environmental Assessment Impact,Botswana Licence Impact Environmental Assessment,Botswana Licence Impact Assessment Environmental,Botswana Licence Assessment Environmental Impact,Botswana Licence Assessment Impact Environmental,BWA Environmental Impact Assessment Licence,BWA Environmental Impact Licence Assessment,BWA Environmental Assessment Impact Licence,BWA Environmental Assessment Licence Impact,BWA Environmental Licence Impact Assessment,BWA Environmental Licence Assessment Impact,BWA Impact Environmental Assessment Licence,BWA Impact Environmental Licence Assessment,BWA Impact Assessment Environmental Licence,BWA Impact Assessment Licence Environmental,BWA Impact Licence Environmental Assessment,BWA Impact Licence Assessment Environmental,BWA Assessment Environmental Impact Licence,BWA Assessment Environmental Licence Impact,BWA Assessment Impact Environmental Licence,BWA Assessment Impact Licence Environmental,BWA Assessment Licence Environmental Impact,BWA Assessment Licence Impact Environmental,BWA Licence Environmental Impact Assessment,BWA Licence Environmental Assessment Impact,BWA Licence Impact Environmental Assessment,BWA Licence Impact Assessment Environmental,BWA Licence Assessment Environmental Impact,BWA Licence Assessment Impact Environmental" description="Botswana - Environmental Impact Assessment Licence"></seo>

Botswana - Environmental Impact Assessment Licence - Revision history

Wesley: Auto