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Company Response

13 Jul 2016

Response by Prumo Logística

Prumo Logística...is a holding company whose controlling shareholder is EIG Energy Partners…[Its]…purpose is the sustainable development of Açu Port, creating a port, industrial and infrastructure complex to foster economic and social growth in the Northern part of Rio de Janeiro State…Projects developed at Açu Port are submitted to a rigorous environmental licensing process, in compliance with effective legislation. Implementation of projects was preceded by detailed environmental studies, submitted to popular consultations and hearings, so as to ensure the participation of citizens…The enterprises run encompassing environmental and social programs…The expropriation process for the constitution of the São João da Barra Industrial District was executed under the responsibility of CODIN (Industrial Development Agency of Rio de Janeiro State)…[R]e-settlement process related to the implementation of the Industrial District…[:]…Prumo developed…[it]…in partnership with CODIN and the municipal government of São João da Barra…[T]he change in the salinity rate in the Quitingute Channel…was an isolated and temporary event caused by construction works…Prumo keeps open dialogue channels with the community…

[It refers to: Anglo American, BP, Edison Chouest, Intermoor, NOV, Technip and Wartsila]

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Part of the following timelines

Brazil: Homa reports abuses of socioenvironmental rights related to the Açu Port; it includes comments from Prumo Logística, Anglo American, Ferroport & CODIN

Brasil: Homa denuncia violações de direitos socioambientais relacionados ao Porto de Açu; inclui comentários da Prumo Logística, Anglo American, Ferroport e CODIN