Environmental Assessment
Volume C-6
Slurry Pipeline
Reclamation and Closure
Ambatovy Project
205
January 2006
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RECLAMATION PLAN
Routing and siting of the slurry pipeline are discussed in Sections 1 and 2 of
Volume C. Section 6.1 describes the specific project route and site selection
criteria that help mitigate potential environmental impacts relevant to the project.
Section 6.3 describes general construction mitigations while the remaining
sections describe the construction designs, methods and operating strategies that
will be employed to mitigate potential impacts during the construction and
operation of the project. Potential impacts are primarily associated with the
construction stage of the project, therefore the majority of the mitigation applies
to this stage. These mitigation strategies will be adapted as appropriate after
finalization of the route and site locations, and final facilities engineering.
The potential issues anticipated in constructing the slurry pipeline and the
proposed mitigations are presented below in Table 6.1-1.
Reclamation will be the primary mitigation for soil, terrain and vegetation
disturbances. Mitigation will include implementing progressive reclamation for
the project to minimize the net area disturbed at any one time.
6.1
CLEAN-UP AND RECLAMATION
Clean-up and reclamation of disturbed areas will be conducted concurrently with
project construction and operations, as appropriate. During construction and
operation activities, industrial debris will be regularly removed and taken to an
approved disposal site. Unused equipment and materials will be transported to
designated staging areas or off-site, as appropriate.
Table 6.1-1 Potential Issues and Proposed Mitigation for Slurry Pipeline
Construction
Project Component
Potential Issue
Proposed Mitigation
air quality
decreased air quality due to
emissions from equipment
- equipment will be properly maintained
noise
increased noise levels
- equipment will be properly maintained
terrain and soils
loss or alteration of soil and terrain - activity on wet ground will be limited during rainy season
- surface soils will be stripped as appropriate and stockpiled for
reclamation
increased soil erosion potential
- construction scheduled during dry season ground conditions
- soil protection techniques and devices (e.g., roll-back, diversion
berms and revegetation) will be used as appropriate
potential soil contamination
- safe materials storage and handling procedures will be used
- spill response equipment will be readily available
- spills will be isolated and cleaned-up immediately
