About Us

Who We Are?

EarthGrace Environmental Consultancy

Lindsay Speirs Du Toit is trading as EarthGrace Environmental Consultancy. She has over 25 years of experience, as an Environmental Assessment Practitioner (EAP), on a wide range of projects within South Africa. Lindsay holds a Masters Degree in Geography and Environmental Studies from the University of Stellenbosch.

IN GOOD HANDS

Registered as a Professional EAP with the Environmental Assessment Pracitioners Association of South Africa (EAPASA) – Reg No. 2019/1470 – as well as a member of the South African affiliate of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIAsa)

We work with our applicants, helping them make informed decisions on proposed developments ensuring impacts on the environment are avoided as far as possible.

Services

EarthGrace specialises in Environmental Applications in terms of the National Environmental Management Act (Act No. 107 of 1998), as amended [NEMA]; the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008), as amended [NEM:WA]; National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004), as amended [NEM:AQA].

Auditing

Regulation 34 Audit Reports, in terms of the EIA Regulations 2014, as amended, are often a requirement of the Environmental Authorisation.

Opportunity and Constraints Analyses and associated mapping

This tool is used to identify target areas for development taking the various constraints into account.

Identification of Environmental Legislation

Identification of applicable environmental legislation such as specific Environmental Management Acts (SEMAs) that fall under NEMA.

Amendment Applications

An Amendment Application is undertaken to make any changes to the approved Environmental Authorisation.

Scoping/EIA Applications

An EIA process includes full Scoping and Impact Assessment Phases. The need for a full Scoping/EIA is required should any activities in Listing Notice 2 of the EIA Regulations 2014, as amended, are triggered.

Basic Assessment Applications

Basic Assessment (BA) process is a shorter process and is required should any activities in Listing Notice 1 and/or 3 of the EIA Regulations 2014, as amended, are triggered.

Rectification of unauthorised activities

The rectification process is conducted when an activity or activities have commenced with, without environmental authorisation in terms of NEMA, NEM:WA or NEM:AQA.

Environmental Management Programmes (EMPRs)

An EMPr is usually required as part of an EIA or BA process. This report is used to guide the construction and operation phases of the project. The report will consider the following aspects: construction, operation, rehabilitation, monitoring and maintenance.

Site Verification and Risk Assessments

Site verification visits are conducted to provide input and advice. Potential impacts are identified and the associated risk is assessed.

Public Participation Process (PPP)

Public participation is compulsory during environmental applications. The PPP is conducted to suit each project, ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation and guidelines.