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Government Notices published in Govt. Gazette No. 19,028 of the 8th February 2013
01/01/2013
No. 98
ACTING PRIME MINISTER
IT is notified for general information that, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, the President of Malta has directed that the Hon. Giovanna Debono, B.A.(Educ), M.P., Minister for Gozo, assumes the additional duties of the Prime Minister, between Thursday, 7th February and Friday, 8th February 2013 during the absence of the Hon. Lawrence Gonzi, K.U.O.M, LL.D., M.P.Furthermore the Hon. Chris Said, LL.D., M.A., M.P., Minister for Justice, Dialogue and the Family, assumes the additional duties of the Ministry for Home Affairs between Thursday, 7th February and Friday, 8th February 2013 during the absence of the Hon. Lawrence Gonzi, K.U.O.M, LL.D., M.P.
No. 99
APPOINTMENT OF ACTING ATTORNEY GENERAL
IN exercise of the powers conferred by Article 91 (1) and by Article 124 (5) (a) of the Constitution of Malta, the President of Malta, acting on the advice of the Prime Minister, has approved the appointment of Dr Donatella Frendo Dimech, LL.D., Mag. Jur (Int Law), Deputy Attorney General, to act as Attorney General from 29th to 30th January, 2013, both days inclusive.
No. 100
CIVIL PROTECTION SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
It is notified for general information that the Civil Protection Scientific Committee appointed in terms of subarticle (2) of article 6 of the Civil Protection Act (Cap. 411), is constituted as follows until 30th June, 2013.
Chairperson
Mr Patrick Murgo, Director of Civil Protection
Members
Prof. Alex Torpiano, BE&A, M.Sc., Ph.D., DIC, EurIng, MIStructE, A&CE (Arch & Civil Eng), Faculty of Architecture, University of Malta
Prof. Ray Ellul, B.Sc., M.Sc., Dr. Rer. Nat. (Essen), Department of Physics, University of Malta
Prof. Victor Ferrito, B.Sc., Ph.D. (Wales), FIFST., FRSH, Department of Pharmacy, University of Malta
Prof. Alfred Vella, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Col. Sch. Mines), C.Chem, FRSC, Department of Chemistry, University of Malta
Ms Joanne Mercieca, Director Defence Matters, Office nof the Prime Minister
Dr Denis Vella Baldacchino, M.D., Department of Health
Dr Pauline Galea, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D. (Wellington), Department of Physics, University of Malta
Prof. Aldo Drago, Ph.D. (Southampton), B.Sc., M.Sc. (Physical Oceanography), M.Phil. (Soton), Director International Ocean Institute - Malta Operational Centre, University of Malta; Head Physical Oceanography Unit, University of Malta
Dr Petra Bianchi, Malta Environment Planning Authority
Eng. Vince Attard, Occupational Health and Safety Authority
Secretary
Ms Gillian Carbone, Department of Civil Protection
No. 101
LOCAL COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
IT is hereby notified for general information that the following person has been appointed Executive Secretary of the undermentioned Local Council with effect from the 24th January 2013:
Local Council Executive Secretary
Ħal TarxienPaul Pace
No. 102
LOCAL COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
IT is hereby notified for general information that the following person has been appointedExecutive Secretary of the undermentioned Local Council with effect from the 4th February 2013:
Local CouncilExecutive Secretary
Santa VeneraLouise-Anne Gusman
No. 103
WARRANT BY THE MINISTER FOR JUSTICE, dialogue and the family
IT is notified that, in exercise of such powers as provided by Article (3) of the Commissioners for Oaths Ordinance (Cap. 79) the Minister for Justice appointed as Commissioners for Oaths, whilst performing such functions and as long as they continue in that capacity, and/or for the period indicated in the same appointment, whichever is the earlier, the undermentioned:
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Mr Stephen Borg
Dr Victoria Ann Cremona
Dr John Paul Grech
Mr Christopher Grima
Ms Natasha Meli Daudey
Ministry for Infrastructure, Transport
and Communications
Ms Marvic Axisa
Ms Josette Borg
Ms Monique Borg Olivier
Ms Carmen Cassar
Ms Claudine Cortis
Ms Gillian Ellul
Mr Darren Vassallo
By Authority
Chris Said
Minister for Justice,
Dialogue and the Family
No. 104
MALTA ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING AUTHORITY
Exemption of Environmental Planning Statement
IN conformity with Regulation 3(8) of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (Legal Notice 114 of 2007), and in view of the fact that MEPA has determined that the proposal is unlikely to have significant environmental impacts, the Director of Environment Protection agrees that the proposal does not require the preparation of an Environmental Planning Statement (EPS).
The Project Description Statement (PDS) presented as part of the application has considered the environmental issues in a sufficient manner such that the preparation of an EPS would not add any new information and MEPA has all the necessary information to determine the application. From the information presented in the PDS and screening according to Schedule IB of the same Regulations, the proposal is not likely to have significant environmental effects.
A detailed justification is presented below:
Reference Number: TRK. 144892
Location: Site at Extension to Salina Park, Triq il-Qawra c/w Triq J.F. Kennedy, San Pawl il-Baħar, Malta
Proposal: Extension to Salina National Park - recreational landscaped/afforested area
The following potential environmental impacts were identified and mitigation measures proposed in the Project Description Statement (PDS) submitted to MEPA on the 17th July, 2012 and the justification for proposal from carrying out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) submitted on 3rd January, 2013.
Notwithstanding the above, the Malta Environmental and Planning Authority reserves the right to request the applicant to submit additional information as may be necessary to determine the application.
Impatti potenzjali Potential Impact | Rimarki fuq miżuri biex jittaffa l-impatt, eċċ Remarks on mitigation measures, etc. |
Ħolqien ta’ skart Waste generation | Minħabba li l-proġett qed jipproponi żona ta’ rikreazzjoni b’intervent minimu, mhux probabbli li l-proġett se jinvolvi kwantitajiet kbar ta’ skart solidu. Il-proġett x’aktarx li joħloq kwantitajiet żgħar ta’ skart inerti u muniċipali li faċli jkunu ġestiti. Since the nature of the project seeks to establish a recreational area with minimal intervention, it is unlikely that the project will involve large quantities of solid waste. The project is likely to generate small, easily manageable quantities of inert and municipal waste. |
Impatt fuq il-kwalità tal-arja, storbju u vibrazzjonijiet Impact on air quality, noise and vibrations | Huwa mistenni li se jkun hemm xi storbju, vibrazzjonijiet u impatti fuq il-kwalità l-arja, l- aktar matul il-fażi ta’ kostruzzjoni. Madankollu, dawn aktarx li se jkunu minimi u ta’ natura temporanja. Għandhom ikunu infurzati miżuri standard biex jittaffa l-impatt waqt il-kostruzzjoni skont ir-Regolamenti fuq il-Ġestjoni Ambjentali ta’ Sit tal-Kostruzzjoni (Avviż Legali 295 tal-2007). Waqt l-operat, il-proġett se jġib żieda fin-numru ta’ viżitaturi, li possibbilment iwassal għal livelli ogħla ta’ storbju, iżda madankollu dan mhux mistenni li jkun konsiderevoli. Noise, vibration and impacts on air quality are expected, mainly during the construction phase, however these are likely to be minimal and of a temporary nature. Standard mitigation measures during construction should be enforced in accordance with the Environmental Management Construction Site Regulations (Legal Notice 295 of 2007). During operation, the project will entail an increase in visitor numbers, which would possibly lead to increased noise levels, however this is not expected to be considerable |
Impatt permezz ta’ dawl Light pollution | Matul il-lejl, aktarx li se jkun hemm tidwil tal-mogħdijiet u żoni ta’ rikreazzjoni. Madankollu, l-emissjonijiet tad-dawl jistgħu jitnaqqsu permezz tal-użu ta’ lampi li jħarsu ‘l isfel (down-lighters), jew billi jitnaqqas id-dawl użat. During night time, lighting along pathways and recreational areas is envisaged. Nevertheless, light emissions may be reduced through the use of down-lighters, or by minimisation of lighting. |
Impatti fuq il-wirt Kulturali Impact on cultural heritage | Hemm il-possibbiltà li jistgħu jinstabu xi fdalijiet arkeoloġiċi fuq is-sit propost speċjalment waqt l-iskavi u b’hekk tinħtieġ konsultazzjoni mas-Sovrintendenza tal-Patrimonju Kulturali, speċjalment dwar monitoraġġ tax-xogħlijiet. There is a possibility of archaeological remains being uncovered within the proposed site especially during excavations. Thus, consultation with the Superintendence of Cultural Heritage (SCH) is required, especially regarding monitoring of works. |
Impatt viżiv Visual impact | L-impatt viżiv tal-iżvilupp jista’ jitnaqqas permezz ta’ landscaping xieraq li jgħatti l-iżvilupp minn kull naħa. Kemm l-ispeċi magħżula, kif ukoll it-tqassim tat-tħawwil tagħhom, għandhom jirriflettu l-karatteristiċi tal-ambjent tal-madwar sabiex l-iżvilupp ikun integrat aħjar fil-pajsaġġ. Any visual impact of the development can be mitigated through suitable landscaping that screens the development on all fronts. Both the species and the planting layouts used should reflect the surrounding environmental characteristics for improved blending into the landscape. |
No. 105
MALTA ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING AUTHORITY
Notification of Exemption of Environmental Planning Statement
In conformity with Regulation 3(8) of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (Legal Notice 114 of 2007), and in view of the fact that MEPA has determined that the proposal is unlikely to have significant environmental impacts, the Director of Environment Protection agrees that the proposal does not require the preparation of an Environmental Planning Statement (EPS).
The Project Description Statement (PDS) presented as part of the application has considered the environmental issues in a sufficient manner such that the preparation of an EPS would not add any new information and MEPA has all the necessary information to determine the application. From the information presented in the PDS and screening according to Schedule IB of the same Regulations, the proposal is not likely to have significant environmental effects.
A detailed justification is presented below:
Reference Number: PA 05839/05
Location: B & B Construction, Triq Santa Marija, Magħtab
Proposal: To construct garages and shed for the production of pre-cast units. Application includes the sanctioning of variations from approved permit PA2609/94.
The following potential environmental impacts were identified and mitigation measures proposed in the Project Description Statement (PDS) submitted to MEPA on the 23rd October, 2012 and the justification for proposal from carrying out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) submitted on 14th January, 2013.
Notwithstanding the above, the Malta Environmental and Planning Authority reserves the right to request the applicant to submit additional information as may be necessary to determine the application.
Impatti potenzjali Potential Impact | Rimarki fuq miżuri biex jittaffa l-impatt, eċċ. Remarks on mitigation measures, etc. |
Impatti potenzjali Potential Impact | Rimarki fuq miżuri biex jittaffa l-impatt, eċċ. Remarks on mitigation measures, etc. |
No. 106
GOLDSMITHS AND SILVERSMITHS ACT
CAP. 46
THE Commissioner of Inland Revenue notifies that on the date shown hereunder, the price of gold and silver on which valuations made by the Consuls for Goldsmiths and Silversmiths are based has been fixed for the purposes of article 14 of the said Act as follows:–
DatePure GoldPure Silver
GramsGrams
08. 02. 13€40.068 €0.782