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The JPPKSAS approval process
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This document serves as a general guide only, actual requirements may differ between the local councils. Do refer to the relevant local council for the current and council specific requirements.
As a general rule, a built located in an environmentally sensitive area (Kawasan Sensitif Alam Sekitar) requires approval from JPPKSAS. This approval is often a complex and lengthy process. Therefore, a well-planned built requires an understanding of the information required for this approval, the timeline and the scope of services needed from the design team.
What does JPPKSAS stand for
Jawatankuasa Penyelarasan Pembangunan Kawasan Sensitif Alam Sekitar Wilayah Persekutuan
When will a built require JPPKSAS's approval
Upon DO application, the local council decides if the built requires JPPKSAS's approval. The design team could preempt this through pre-consultation with the council.
As a general rule, a built located in an environmentally sensitive area (Kawasan Sensitif Alam Sekitar) requires approval.
The following can be deemed as an environmentally sensitive area:
- Ex mining site with an approximate area of 10 acres or more
- Ex mining lake with an approximate area of 10 acres or more
- Water catchment area
- Forest reserve
- Mangrove swamp
- Peat swamp
- Limestone site
- Landfill site
- Wetlands
- Water supply intake site
- Hydroelectric site
- Area with potential for nature tourism
The process
The process of obtaining approval is as detailed in the figure below.
The process of obtaining approval
Typical authorities that could be involved
- IKRAM
- IRDCIP (UiTM)
- JKR Cawanangan Cerun
- JKR Alam Sekitar
- JPS
- JSPS
- JMG
- JKA
Other authorities that could be involved
- Jabatan Pelan Induk
- Unit Perlidungan Alam Sekitar, Jabatan KesihatanJabatan Rekabentuk Bandar dan Bangunan
- Pejabat Tanah dan Galian
- Jabatan Ukur and Pemetaan
- TNB
- BOMBA
Information to be submited Geotechnical
- Site investigation report
- Slope classification mapping To be endorsed by a chartered surveyor
- Geological terrain mapping report To be undertaken by a geologist
- Topographical survey drawingTo include the peak of the hillslope, even if this is outside the site boundary
- Independent Checking Engineer's (ICE) Report Prepared by a registered ICE
- Geotechnical assessment report
- Details of the detailed site investigation
- Drawings including detailed cross-sections (pre-development, during construction, post-development)
- Slope stability analysis (pre-development, during construction, post-development)
- Slope monitoring plan during construction and any permanent monitoring required
- A clear narration of the proposed concept
- A clear notation of the design assumptions
- All relevant calculations
Information to be submited Civil
- Drainage strategy report
- Sewerage strategy report
- Erosion and sediment control plan
- Construction traffic management drawing
- Construction programme
- Environmental impact assessment/ Flood report To be undertaken by an environmental specialist
- Drainage and sewerage strategy drawings and details
- Layout and detail drawings for on-site detention tanks and rainwater harvesting tanks
- All relevant calculations
First published in June 2019 l Rev 01 l July 2021 l © ohr 2019 - 2021
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