Government Notices published in Govt. Gazette No. 19,516 of 24 December 2015

BY virtue of the powers conferred by the second proviso to Regulation 10(6) of the Conservation of Wild Birds Regulations (S.L. 504.71), the Minister for Sustainable Development, the Environment and Climate Change has, after giving due consideration to recommendations of the Malta Ornis Committee, decided to authorise derogation from the provisions of Regulation 4 (1) (d) and (e) to carry out research and sampling of 10-15 flank feathers on a maximum of 160 individuals of European Nightjars (Caprimulgus europaeus) during the 2016 and 2017 spring migration (April to May) and Autumn migration (September to October) periods, the shipping and keeping of these samples for the purpose of scientific research and analysis strictly under the conditions and controls stipulated below in the licence issued for this purpose by the Wild Birds Regulation Unit.

Approval under Article 33 of the Insurance Business Act for the Transfer of Rights and Obligations Under Policies of Affiliated Business of Insurance

The Malta Financial Services Authority (“MFSA”) hereby notifies the general public that on the 16 December 2015 it signified its approval to Nautilus Indemnity (Europe) Limited, having its registered office at Level 1, 36 Strand Towers, The Strand, Tas-Sliema, SLM 1022, a company authorised under the Insurance Business Act (Cap. 403 of the Laws of Malta) to carry on affiliated business of insurance, to transfer its rights and obligations under its affiliated business of insurance to Nautilus Indemnity Ireland Limited, whose registered office is at 4th Floor, 25 – 28 Adelaide Road, Dublin 2, Ireland. Nautilus Indemnity Ireland Limited is an insurance company authorised to carry on affiliated business of insurance by the Central Bank of Ireland.

The MFSA’s approval was granted under Article 33 of the Insurance Business Act. Therefore, Nautilus Indemnity (Europe) Limited has been authorised to transfer its rights and obligations under its policies of affiliated business of insurance in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in the transfer of portfolio agreement entered between the parties. Following the transfer, Nautilus Indemnity (Europe) Limited ceased to carry on affiliated business of insurance under the Insurance Business Act. 

Dated this 24th day of December, 2015.

(Sgd) Marianne Scicluna

Director General

Malta Financial Services Authority

Approval under Article 33 of the Insurance Business Act to Transfer Rights and Obligations 

Under General Business Policies

The Malta Financial Services Authority (“the MFSA”) hereby notifies the general public that on the 14 December, 2015 it signified its approval to Taurus Insurance Limited, having its registered office at Level 1, 36 Strand Towers, The Strand, Tas-Sliema, SLM 1022, a company authorised under the Insurance Business Act (Cap. 403 of the Laws of Malta) to carry on general business of insurance and reinsurance, to transfer its rights and obligations under its general business policies of insurance and reinsurance to ACE European Group Limited (Netherlands Branch), whose registered office is at ACE Building, 100 Leadenhall Street, London EC3A 3BP. ACE European Group Limited is an insurance company authorised to carry on business of general insurance and reinsurance by the United Kingdom’s Prudential Regulation Authority.

The MFSA’s approval was granted under Article 33 of the Insurance Business Act. Therefore, Taurus Insurance Limited has been authorised to transfer its rights and obligations under its general business policies of insurance and reinsurance in accordance with the terms and conditions set out in a transfer of portfolio agreement entered into between the parties. Following the transfer, Taurus Insurance Limited ceased to carry on business of insurance and reinsurance under the Insurance Business Act. 

Dated this 24th day of December, 2015.

(Sgd) Marianne Scicluna

Director General

Malta Financial Services Authority

Revocation of the Recognition of the Organizzazzjoni Produtturi tal-Laħam tal-Fenek Malti as a Producers Organization

 IT is hereby notified for general information that, without prejudice to any provisions found in Legal Notice 237 of 2007 Producer Organization Act, 2002 (Act No. IX of 2002) the recognition of the Organizzazzjoni Produtturi tal-Laħam tal-Fenek Malti is being revoked from a Producer Organization.

Appointment of Notary Delegate/Keeper

IT is hereby notified that in exercise of the powers conferred by Article 20 of the Notarial Profession and Notarial Archives Act, the Court of Revision of Notarial Acts has appointed Notary Dr Michael Joseph Galea to be Notary delegate and keeper of the Acts for Notary Dr Pierre Attard, for the period between the 27th December, 2015 and the 3rd January, 2016

Today, 22nd December, 2015.

JANET CALLEJA

For the Registrar Court of Revision of Notarial Acts

IT is hereby notified for general information that the Government of Republic of Malta has appointed Mr Martin Ramusch as Honorary Consul for Malta in Klagenfurt with jurisdiction over the State of Carinthia.

The Consulate is situated at:

Friedelstrand 3

A-9020 Klagenfurt

Austria

Telephone No: 0043 463 210010

Email: (maltaconsul.klagenfurt@gov.mt)

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: TRK157839 [EA00039/15]

Location: Sm 28 , Triq Tas-Sejba, Mqabba, Malta

Proposal: Formation of new ramp to existing quarry and proposed construction of warehouses and overlying solar

The following potential environmental impacts were identified and mitigation measures proposed in the Project Description Statement (PDS) submitted to MEPA on 3rd November, 2015 and the justification for proposal from carrying out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) submitted on 1st December, 2015.

Potential ImpactsRemarks on mitigation measures, etc.

Waste generationThe project will generate waste during both construction and operation. Waste generated during the construction phase is not considered to be significant. During operation, the activities on site are not expected to generate significant amounts of waste given the nature of the proposal. No hazardous waste is envisaged.

Impact on air qualityDuring construction, fugitive dust from site clearance and excavation, and Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) emissions from construction vehicles are expected. However, no significant impact is envisaged given that that there are no particular sensitive receptors in the area of influence of the development and as long as the Environmental Management Construction Site Regulations (Legal Notice 295 of 2007) are adhered to. During operation, the proposal is not expected to generate a considerable amount of traffic during operation. Impacts generated from the warehouses can be sufficiently mitigated through proper design, adequate waste management and measures which could be managed through environmental registration. 

Noise and vibrationsNoise and vibration during construction are expected to be limited to those typically associated with normal construction site activities. During operation, noise and vibrations are not expected to be substantial. Furthermore, any impacts can be mitigated sufficiently through measures which could be managed by means of an environmental permit.

Water QualityThe site falls within a drinking water safeguarding zone. The project may further increase the risk of contamination of water through the potential release of contaminated waters into the underlying aquifer. Therefore, appropriate design and operational measures should ensure that there are no risks of land or water contamination from releases of pollutants.

Light pollutionDuring night time, light emissions above the current baseline situation are expected. Nevertheless, these may be reduced through the use of down-lighters and minimisation of nocturnal lighting.

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.

Notice of Intention to Register titles to Land

NOTICE is hereby given that I have received the following applications to register titles to land described below from.