• Baseline Information for Preliminary Environmental Impact Evaluation

    Baseline Information for Preliminary Environmental Impact Evaluation

    Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty

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    This form aims to collect the data necessary for the Environmental Evaluation of Portuguese activities in Antarctica.

    Any activity or action planned to be undertaken in the Antarctic Treaty area is subject to an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to evaluate its potential effects on the Antarctic environment and dependent and associated ecosystems and the intrinsic value. The article 8 of the Antarctic Treaty's Protocol on Environmental Protection requires the Parties to conduct EIA for their Antarctic activities, and provides for three levels of assessment according to the potential impacts of each activity : (1) Preliminary Assessment - for activities with less than a minor or transitory impact; (2) Initial Environmental Evaluation (IEE) - for activities that may have a minor or transitory impact; and (3) Comprehensive Environmental Evaluation (CEE) - For activities with more than a minor or transitory impact.

    The EIA process involves identifying potential impacts, assessing their significance, and developing measures to avoid or minimize those impacts. The assessment includes considering the nature, extent, intensity, duration, and reversibility of potential impacts.

    To this end, the Preliminary Assessment of the activities of the antarctic projects included in the Portuguese Polar Program (PROPOLAR) campaigns is carried out by the Agência Portuguesa do Ambiente (APA).

    The assessment process includes, in addition to the baseline Information, complementary applications for :

    (A) Access to Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPA) (i); 

    (B) Sample Collection (ii);

    (C) Detailing the use of products that may be potentially harmful to the environment, like : chemicals products; Radioisotopes; and Explosives (iii).

    Key documents of the Antarctic Treaty System are available through this page https://www.ats.aq/e/key-documents.html.

    Upon your submission of this form, your response will be sent to the APA.

    This form presents the following structure:

    SUBJECT TAB Nº
    Information about this form [0]
    Baseline Information (mandatory) :  
    1. Identification of the expedition [1]
    2. Identification of the Principal Investigator responsible for the project [2]
    3. Activities description [3]
    4. Environmental Assessment [4]
    4.1. Characterization of the geographic area [4]
    4.2. Environmental Impact of the activities [4]
    4.3. Minimisation actions [4]
    Additional information :  
    A - Access to Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPA) (i)  
    Request for access to areas requiring permit under the Article 7º, ANNEX V [A]
    B - Sample Collection (ii)  
    Request for sample collection, introduction of species or taking of or harmful interference with native Antarctic flora and fauna [B]
    C - Appendix (iii)  
    Appendix I – Use of chemicals products [C-I]
    Appendix II – Use of Radioisotopes [C-II]
    Appendix III – Use of Explosives [C-III]
    Appendix IV – Release of materials or products [C-IV]

     

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  • Baseline Information

    Baseline Information

    Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty - Preliminary Environmental Impact Evaluation
  • 1. Identification of the expedition
  • Designation of the project
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    Baseline Information

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  • 2. Identification of the Principal Investigator (PI) responsible for the project
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  • 3. Activities description

    In this section, the data required to describe the proposed activities must report:

    1. Previous research: New project/Ongoing project
    2. Scientific relevance of the project
    3. Goals and rationale
    4. Timetable and number of expected work fronts (in case the activities involve several work sites)
    5. Description of the structures to be deployed (type of structure, materials employed on the structure construction, assembly and disassembly proceedings, location for structure installation, etc.)
    6. Description of temporary field camps installation (description of the field camps, number of occupants, assembly and disassembly proceedings, installation locations, etc.)
    7. Description of the equipment to be used, with exact indication of use or not of UAV - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle or other RPAS - Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, and including details on:
      1. Type of equipment/sensor
      2. Reference, weight and dimensions of the device
      3. Engine power and power supply
      4. Autonomy & range/flight altitude (in km)
      5. Expected duration of device use (total duration of flights, for the UAV)
      6. Affectation/usage area and respetive dates (in case the use is carried out in more than one area). For the UAVs, indicate the area where the flights will be performed) 
      7. Scientific/logistical purpose
    8. Use of Chemicals (provide detailed information on these products in Appendix I)
    9. Use of Radioisotopes (provide detailed information on these products in Appendix II)
    10. Use of Explosives (provide detailed information on these products in Appendix III)
    11. Release of materials or products
    12. Detail the methodology to be applied in each activity
    13. Indicate if any the following actions is predicted (you will need to tick and fill in the respective request(s) of authorization):
      1. Need for sample collection;
      2. Introduction of non-native species, parasites and diseases;
      3. Harmful interference (according to subparagraph h) of Article 1, ANNEX II to the Protocol)
      4. Enter and/or engage in activities in Antarctic Areas for which permit is required (according to Article 7 of ANNEX V to the Protocol)
    14. Description of possible alternatives to the proposed activity, including the option of not proceeding with the activity, and consequences of those alternatives.

     

  • (g.) Description of the equipment to be used:

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  • 4. Environmental Assessment

    This section aims to register the following baseline information:

    4.1 - Characterization of the geographic area: indication and description of the area where the activity is planned to take place - include a description mentioning the access to the area, a legible cartographic representation with boundaries. In the case of proximity to areas of restricted or prohibited access, include the distance between those areas and the area where the activity will take place.

    4.2 - Environmental Impact of the activities:

    • List of the environmental factors expected to be affected.
    • Describe the direct and indirect impacts resulting from the predicted activities, considering the nature of the impacts, extension and duration of the activities, and indicate:
      1. Emissions, physical disturbance, waste production, lighting, etc.
      2. Impacts on ice, water, ice free areas, lakes or other lacustrine systems
      3. Impacts on air quality
      4. Impacts on wildlife
      5. Impacts on cultural heritage or landscape value
      6. Other impacts
      7. Cumulative impacts
      8. Uncertainties and gaps in knowledge

    4.3 - Minimization actions planned to be adopted:

    • Adopted actions to minimise impacts
    • Procedures to be applied to:
      • (i) the management of liquid wastes, chemicals, fuels, lubricants, other solid waters, and radioactive material
      • (ii) and to the prevention of contamination
    • Contingency plans in case of an emergency - procedures for conducting an assessment of the nature of the incident, notification procedures, and identification and mobilisation of resources, etc. (according to Article 4, ANNEX VI to the Protocol)
     
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  • 4.2. Environmental Impact of the activities
  • 4.3. Minimisation actions
  • Request for access to areas requiring permit under the Article 7º, ANNEX V - Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPA)

    Request for access to areas requiring permit under the Article 7º, ANNEX V - Antarctic Specially Protected Areas (ASPA)

    Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty - Preliminary Environmental Impact Evaluation

  • The entry in an Antarctic Specially Protected Area is prohibited, except in accordance with a formal permit in writing, granted and issued by the appropriate authority. The permit holder is required to carry a copy of the permit while in the Antarctic Specially Protected Area concerned. Entry to Antarctic Specially Managed Areas does not require a permit.

    Description of the protected area and activities to be carried out in these areas
    • Name, nº and location of the area
    • Description of the activities to be carried out in these areas
      • Nº and duration of visits proposed for each area
      • Nº of people involved in each visit
      • Periodicity of the visits
      • Total duration of the visits (starting date and end date)
      • Purpose of the visits
      • Modes of transport, access to and movement within and over the area
      • Sample collection (in affirmative case, fill in the respective permit request form)
      • Field camps, signalling, installation, modification, or removal of structures, instruments or materials, with location plan/map
    • Description of the activities to be carried out related to fauna and flora - indicate in detail :
      • Activities of collection, harvesting and capture, immobilization, tagging and release
      • Affected species
      • Number of affected individuals per species and percentage to the total population
      • Sites where activities are going to take place, and duration of each activity.
    • Cartographic information - Include a map with cartographic information of the sites where predicted activities within the protected area are going to take place. 
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  • Request for sample collection, introduction of species or taking of or harmful interference with native Antarctic flora and fauna

    Request for sample collection, introduction of species or taking of or harmful interference with native Antarctic flora and fauna

    Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty - Preliminary Environmental Impact Evaluation
  • B.1. Description of the activity(ies) for which permit is required
    • Type of the activities:
      • Need to collect samples (according to subparagraph g) under the Article 1º, ANNEX II of the Protocol).
      • Introduction of non-native species, parasites and diseases (introduction of species is only allowed under the terms of Article 4º, ANNEX II of the Protocol).
      • Harmful interference (according to subparagraph h) under the Article 1º, ANNEX II of the Protocol).
    • Description of the activities, with reference to (as applicable):
      • Type of samples and quantity (volume and weight)
      • Affected species type and number of affected individuals per species, and percentage to the total population
      • Total duration of the activities (starting date and end date)
    • Storage conditions / Treatment / Transport - Description of sample processing. If sample processing takes place in situ or if samples are transported and in which conditions, and/or any other situation to report. In the case of in situ sample processing, and where applicable, include a description of the produced waste management.
  • B.2. Characterization of the geographical area
    • Indication and description of the area where the activities are planned to take place - Description of the area, with explicit indication to whether the site is an Antarctic Specially Protected Area, or not. Include a legible cartographic representation with geographic coordinates.
    • Description of expected minimisation actions, including, as applicable:
      • Actions for the preservation of native species:
      • Actions to prevent dispersion of non-native species:
      • Other actions:
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  • Appendix I – Use of Chemicals Products

    Appendix I – Use of Chemicals Products

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  • The information to be detailed below on the Use of chemicals products follows this scheme
    Chemical formula  Trade name  Physical state  Quantity  Storage container Actions/tests in whom the chemical product was used
    Type Unit capacity  Number of
    containers     		 Number of tests to be carried out Quantity used per test Waste quantity  Waste destination
  • Appendix II – Use of Radioisotopes 

    Appendix II – Use of Radioisotopes 

    Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty - Preliminary Environmental Impact Evaluation
  • The information to be detailed below on the Use of Radioisotopes follows this scheme
    Chemical formula  Physical state  Quantity  Storage container Actions/tests in whom the chemical product was used
    Type Number of
    containers     		 Number of tests to be carried out Quantity used per test Waste quantity  Waste destination
  • Appendix III – Use of Explosives 

    Appendix III – Use of Explosives 

    Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty - Preliminary Environmental Impact Evaluation
  • The information to be detailed below on the Use of Explosives follows this scheme
    Type  Trade name Physical state   Quantity Actions/tests in which explosives will be used
    Number of detonations Quantity used per detonation Characteristics of the areas where
    detonations will be performed     		Security actions and precautions
    to be applied
  • Appendix IV – Release of materials or products 

    Appendix IV – Release of materials or products 

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  • Baseline Information for Preliminary Environmental Impact Evaluation

    Baseline Information for Preliminary Environmental Impact Evaluation

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  • Before submitting for evaluation, confirm that all fields have been filled in correctly.

     

    Note that you resgister {totalAdditional180} additional requests (A, B, C).

    • Confirm data also on page tab A - Access to areas requiring permit under the Article 7º, ANNEX V
    • Confirm data also on page tab B - Sample collection, introduction of species or taking of or harmful interference with native Antarctic flora and fauna.
    • Confirm data also on pages tab C-I / C-II / C-III / C-IV - Use of Chemicals / Use of Radioisotopes / Explosives / Release of materials or products

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