There are a lot of important documents and resources relevant to our cause. In an effort to be clear, transparent and to promote truthful information, we are keeping track of all relevant resources here. Feel free to download these, read more, and let us know if there’s something useful we’re missing.
There have been a series of documents and correspondence between FAHB, the Oceana and the City of Cape Town that are important to note.
- City of Cape Town: Denial of FAHB Appeal to AEL, June 2018
- City of Cape Town: Letter to National Environment Minister, 2017
- FAHB Appeal to the Decision to Grant the Atmospheric Emissions Licence, February 2018
- City of Cape Town: Reasons for Decision to Grant Atmospheric Emissions Licence, January 2018
- PBPS Notification: AEL Renewal and Variation Granted to Lucky Star, January 2018
- PBPS Response to FAHB Comments on the AEL Public Participation Comments and Response Document, January 2018
- PBPS Amended Comments and Response Table – AEL Public Participation Process, January 2018
- FAHB Comment on the Renewal and Variation to Oceana’s Atmospheric Emissions Licence, August 2017
- Oceana’s Application for the Renewal and Variation of their Atmospheric Emissions Licence, July 2017
- City of Cape Town response to FAHB letter, May 2016
- City of Cape Town response to FAHB letter, April 2016
- FAHB: Official letter to Government regarding the ongoing odour pollution from Oceana, April 2016
- City of Cape Town response to all complainants, April 2016
- Western Cape Government response to Hout Bay residents, March 2016
- City of Cape Town response to Hout Bay residents regarding Oceana, February 2016
- Response from City of Cape Town regarding questions submitted to the Mayoral Committee Member for Health, July 2015
- City of Cape Town report submitted to Sub-Council 16, June 2015
- City of Cape Town response ‘alleged stench emanating from Lucky Star’, April 2015
- HBRRA Submission to Sub-Council – Dealing with the noxious smell from Oceana, April 2015
- Official minutes from Oceana Stakeholder Meeting 15 August 2014
There are a number of important legal documents to note.
- GNR Listing Notice 1 – 7 April 2017
- GNR Listing Notice 2 – 7 April 2017
- GNR Listing Notice 3 – 7 April 2017
- National Environmental Management Air Quality Act: No. 39 of 2004
- National Environmental Management Act: No. 107 of 1998 and Regulations
- South African Constitution
- National Environmental Management Act
- National Environmental Management Air Quality Act
- Draft Air Quality Management By-Law 2015
- State of Environment Outlook Report for the Western Cape Province, Air Quality Chapter, September 2013
- Air Quality Impact Assessment for the proposed re-commissioning and upgrading of Premier Fishing’s fishmeal processing plant at Saldanha, July 2012
Odour pollution issues are not unique to Hout Bay, there are cases around the world that have shared similar experiences. These cases show us that social action can illicit change.
- US fish plant doors closed after being declared an odour nuisance
- Bad Smells – An actionable nuicance?
- Chilli factory in California, USA, declared public nuisance due to odour
- South Hampton residents take action to remove fish processing plant
- Tasmanian tourism ventures and business issue complaint over fish processing plant
- Community take legal action over hog farm due to smell
Here are some links to interesting information to think about:
- Assessment of Odor Annoying Impacts on Trade and Serving Centers Close to a Vegetable Oil Manufacturing Plant
- Human Health Effects from Exposure to Low-Level Concentrations of Hydrogen Sulfide
- South Africa: How maggot farming might just save the planet
- Fishmeal prices reach all time high – $2500/ton
- Oceana buys Foodcorp Division for Increased Fishing Rights
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have a look at the ANUA website in the UK / Ireland. they produce many different types of scrubbers to clean air, so it is possible and proven.
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Thanks Barry, we will certainly investigate this further. According to Oceana, they are currently using the best technology available and are compliant with international standards for scrubbing technologies. They claim there is no way of eliminating the smell entirely – if you know this to be different, we would certainly be keen to find this information and any direct contacts you may have would be most appreciated. Thanks again!