EASTERN CAPE
Department of Economic Affairs, Environment and Tourism (DEAET)
Chief Directorate: Environmental Affairs
Overview
- Official name of Provincial Department
Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs(DEAET)
- Directorate responsible for Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs)
Environmental Impact Management (EIM)
- How the Department deals with EIA applications received
The assignment of Applications is based on case load and competency.
- Provincial Conservation or Biodiversity plan
The Eastern Cape Biodiversity Conservation Plan has been launched by the MEC. The plan can be obtained from the Department's Biodiversity and Coastal Directorate headed by Ms Phumla Mzazi-Geja at Phumla.mzazi@deaet.ecape.gov.za.
- Provincial guidelines relevant to EIAs
The Department is currently using the national guidelines developed by DEAT.
- Provincial Application forms relevant to EIAs
Not yet developed, the Department is currently using the national application forms published by DEAT with minor adaptations to insert provincial logo and contact details.
- Contact details of relevant Provincial official dealing with enforcement
The Department has established an Enforcement and Compliance Directorate in Head-Office. This Directorate deals with serious cases, while regional offices are still responsible for routine compliance inspections. Dedicated regional Enforcement & Compliance Officers will be appointed in 2008, in the meantime the regional offices as provided below can be contacted.
State of the environment Report for the Province can be viewed at: www.environment.gov.za/soer/reports/eastern_cape.html
Note: The information contained in this section was obtained through communication with the Department. Last update March 2008.
Contact Details
The Province is divided into districts, with an office in each district, as well as a head office. Contact the relevant district official to submit an EIA application and deal with enforcement issues.
Head Office - Bhisho (General Enquiries)
Tel:(040) 609 4712/4703
Fax:(040) 609 4700Postal Address
Senior Manager: Environmental Impact Management
Department of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs
Private Bag X0054
Bhisho
5605
Physical Address
Bhisho Business Village
Block C No. 5
Siwane Street
Bhisho5 Regional Offices
Office based in Kokstad - Alfred Nzo District
Tel:(039) 727 3257
Fax:(039) 727 3282Postal Address
Regional Manager: Environmental Affairs
Dept of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs
Private Bag X3513
Kokstad
4700
Physical Address
170 Hope Street
KokstadOffice based in Umtata - Oliver Thambo District
Tel:(047) 531 1191
Fax:(047) 531 2887Postal Address
Regional Manager: Environmental Affairs
Dept of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs
Private Bag X5029
Mthatha
5100
Physical Address
Botha Sigcau Building
MthathaOffice based in East London - Amathole District
Tel:(043) 742 0360
Fax:(043) 742 0323Postal Address
Regional Manager: Environmental Affairs
Dept of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs
Private Bag X9060
East London
5200
Physical Address
Medical Centre
cnr Oxford & St James Streets
East LondonOffice based in Queenstown - Chris Hani/Ukhahlamba District
Tel:(045) 808 4000
Fax:(045) 838 3981Postal Address
Regional Manager: Environmental Affairs
Dept of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs
PO Box 9636
Queenstown
5320
Physical Address
Old Royal Hotel
104 Cathcart Road
QueenstownOffice based in Port Elizabeth - Cacadu/Nelson Mandela Metro District
Tel:(041) 508 5800
Fax:(041) 585 1958Postal Address
Regional Manager: Environmental Affairs
Dept of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs
Private Bag X5001
Greenacres
6057
Physical Address
Collegiate House
cnr Belmont Terrace & Castle Hill
Central
Port ElizabethOffice based in Aliwal North - Ukahlamba District
Tel:(051) 633 3117
Fax:(051) 633 3117Postal Address
Regional Manager: Environmental Affairs
Dept of Economic Development and Environmental Affairs
PO Box 198
Aliwal North
9750
Physical Address
97 Somerset Street
Aliwal North
Forms and Guidelines
Note: Application forms are only provided for information purposes for Interested and Affected Parties and are not intended for use in official Applications.
Forms
Guidelines
The Department is currently using the guidelines developed by DEAT
