Public hearing to review the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the proposed Lake Natron Soda Ash Plant

The Council is currently reviewing the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the proposed Lake Natron Soda Ash Project submitted by Lake Natron Resources Ltd (a company owned jointly by National Development Corporation and TATA Chemicals of India). The EIS document is available at the Council's Library and can be accessed on working days beginning 10:00 a. m to 4:00 p. m. The National Environment Management Council is a body corporate established by Environmental Management Act (EMA) No.20 of 2004 to undertake enforcement, compliance, and review and monitoring of environmental impact assessments, environmental research, raising awareness and collecting and disseminating environmental information. Section 90 of EMA, 2004 and Regulation 27 of the EIA and Audit Regulations, 2005 mandate the Council to conduct public hearings as part of review process of Environmental Impact Statements and submit recommendations to the Government to guide the decision-making process. The National Environment Management Council (NEMC) is hereby informing the General public that, there will be a public hearing as part of the review of the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report for the proposed Lake Natron Soda Ash Project in Arusha Region. The hearing will be held on 23rd January, 2008 in Dar es Salaam, at Karimjee Hall, starting at 10:00 a.m. Interested parties are invited to attend. All submissions and comments received by the Council will be incorporated in the preparation of recommendations to the Government to guide approval and decision making on the project. For further information on this matter, please contact: The Director General,National Environment Management Council,P. O. Box 63154, Tancot House, Sokoine Drive,Dar es Salaam. Tel: 255- 22- 2134603 or 255- 22- 2125245 Or Mobile: 0713- 608930 Fax: 255- 22- 2111579 Email: nemctz@yahoo.com