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The operation of the piggery facility will be in accordance with local and national legal requirement and

best industry practices, as identified and required by the industry sector standards and guidelines. This
EMPr, which forms an integral part of the contract documents, informs the employees as to relevant
environmental duties in the fulfilment of the project objectives, with particular reference to the
prevention and mitigation of environmental impacts caused by the operation activities associated with
the piggery farm. The management of Endwell Farms understands that obligations imposed by the
approved EMPr are legally binding in terms of environmental statutory legislation and in terms of the
additional conditions to the general conditions of contract that pertain to this project. In the event that
any rights and obligations contained in this document contradict those specified in the standard or
project specifications then the latter shall prevail. 3.1 Statutory and other Applicable Legislation and
Standards The Management of Endwell Farms shall identify and comply with all South African National
and Provincial environmental legislation, including associated regulations and all local by-laws that are
relevant to the project. Key legislation currently applicable to the operation phase of the project must
be complied with. The list of applicable legislation provided below is intended to serve as a guideline
only and is not exhaustive:-  The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa Act 108 of 1996  National
Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998  National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act
10 of 2004  National Water Act 36 of 1998  Animal Health Act, 2002 (Act No. 7 of 2002)  Hazardous
Substances Act 15 of 1973  Atmospheric Pollution Prevention Act 45 of 1965  National Environmental
Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004  National Environmental Management: Waste Management
Act 59 of 2008  Health Act 63 of 1977  Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993

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