Application for an IPPC Licence ns en to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Proposed Biodiesel Plant Marshmeadows, New Ross, Co. Wexford. Co Green Biofuels Ireland Limited July 2007 MALONE O’REGAN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD 2B Richview Office Park Clonskeagh Dublin 14 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ns en Co se ru he ot . Application for an IPPC Licence ns en to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Proposed Biodiesel Plant Marshmeadows, New Ross, Co. Wexford. Co Green Biofuels Ireland Limited Application Form July 2007 MALONE O’REGAN ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LTD 2B Richview Office Park Clonskeagh Dublin 14 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Licensing Co ns en Application Form EPA Reg. No: (Office use only) This document does not purport to be and should not be considered a legal interpretation of the provisions and requirements of the EPA Acts 1992 and 2003. Environmental Protection Agency P.O. Box 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford Telephone: 053-60600 Fax: 053-60699 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 IPPC Application Form Environmental Protection Agency Application for an Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Licence Environmental Protection Agency Acts, 1992 and 2003. CONTENTS 3 CHECK LIST FOR ARTICLE 10 COMPLIANCE 4 NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY 10 SECTION B GENERAL 11 SECTION C MANAGEMENT OF THE INSTALLATION 17 SECTION D INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATION 18 SECTION E EMISSIONS 19 SECTION F CONTROL & MONITORING 22 SECTION G RESOURCE USE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY 23 SECTION H MATERIALS HANDLING SECTION I EXISTING ENVIRONMENT & IMPACT OF THE ACTIVITY 26 SECTION J ACCIDENT PREVENTION & EMERGENCY RESPONSE 29 SECTION K REMEDIATION, DECOMMISSIONING, RESTORATION & AFTERCARE 30 SECTION L STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS 31 SECTION M DECLARATION 32 Co ns en to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot ru se . SECTION A he INTRODUCTION 24 Contents EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 INTRODUCTION A valid application must contain the information prescribed in the Environmental Protection Agency (Licensing) Regulations, 1994 to 2004. The applicant is strongly advised to read the Application Guidance Notes for Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Licensing, available from the EPA. The applicant must conform to the format set out in the guidance notes for applications (available from the EPA). Each page of the completed application form must be numbered, e.g. page 5 of 45, etc. Also duplicated pages from the application form should be uniquely numbered, e.g. page 5(i) of 45, etc. The basic information should for the most part be supplied in the spaces given in application form and any supporting documentation should be supplied as attachments, as specified. Consistent measurement units must be used throughout. se . The applicant should note that the application form has been structured so that it requires information to be presented in an order of progressive detail. to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru When it is found necessary, additional information may be provided on supplementary attachments which should be clearly cross referenced with the relevant sections in the main document. While all sections in the application form may not be relevant to the activity concerned, the applicant should look carefully through all aspects of the form and provide the required information, in the greatest possible detail. Co ns en All maps/drawings/plans must be no larger than A3 size and scaled appropriately such that they are clearly legible. In exceptional circumstances, where A3 is considered inadequate, a larger size may be requested by the Agency. Information supplied in this application, including supporting documentation will be put on public display and open to inspection by any person. Should the applicant consider information to be confidential, this information should be submitted in a separate enclosure bearing the legend “In the event that this information is deemed not to be held as confidential, it must be returned to ........”. In the event that information is considered to be of a confidential nature, then the nature of this information, and the reasons why it is considered confidential (with reference to the “Access to Information on the Environment” Regulations) should be stated in the Application Form, where relevant. Page 3 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 CHECK LIST FOR ARTICLE 10 COMPLIANCE Article 10 of the Environmental Protection Agency (Licensing) Regulations, 1994 to 2004 sets out the statutory requirements for information to accompany a licence application. The application form is designed in such a way as to set out these questions in a structured manner and not necessarily in the order presented in Article 10. In order to ensure a legally valid application in respect of Article 10 requirements please complete the following check-list. Article 10(2)(a) give the name, address and telephone number of the applicant and, if different, any address to which correspondence relating to the application should be sent and, if the applicant is a body corporate, the address of its registered or principal office, LOCATION Page 11; correspondence -Malone O’Regan, 2B Richview Office Park, Clonskeagh, Dublin 14 CHECKED Applicant (b) to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Official give (i) in the case of an established activity, the number of employees and other persons working or engaged in connection with the activity on the date after which a licence is required and during normal levels of operation, or in any other case, the gross capital cost of the activity to which the application relates, Co ns en (ii) LOCATION CHECKED (c) Page 13 Applicant Official give the name of the planning authority in whose functional area the activity is or will be carried on, LOCATION CHECKED Page 13 Applicant Official (d) in the case of a discharge of any trade effluent or other matter (other than domestic sewage or storm water) to a sewer of a sanitary authority, give the name of the sanitary authority in which the sewer is vested or by which it is controlled, LOCATION CHECKED Page 13 Applicant Official Page 4 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 (e) give the location or postal address (including where appropriate, the name of the relevant townland or townlands) and the National Grid reference of the premises to which the activity relates, LOCATION Page 12 Applicant CHECKED specify the relevant class or classes in the First Schedule to the Act to which the activity relates, LOCATION Page 13 Applicant CHECKED specify the raw and ancillary materials, substances, preparations, fuels and energy which will be produced by or utilised in the activity, LOCATION se . Attachments D, G and H Applicant Official (h) to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot CHECKED ru (g) Official he (f) Official describe the plant, methods, processes, ancillary processes, abatement, recovery and treatment systems, and operating procedures for the activity, LOCATION CHECKED Official ns en indicate how the requirements of section 83(5)(a)(i) to (v) and (vii) to (x) of the Act shall be met, having regard, where appropriate, to any relevant specification issued by the Agency under section 5(3) of the Act and the reasons for the selection of the arrangements proposed, Co (i) Attachments D, F and J Applicant LOCATION CHECKED (j) Official give particulars of the source, nature, composition, temperature, volume, level, rate, method of treatment and location of emissions, and the period or periods during which the emissions are made or are to be made, LOCATION CHECKED (k) Attachment L Applicant Attachment E Applicant Official describe the arrangements for the prevention or minimisation of waste and, where waste is produced, the on and of site Page 5 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 arrangements for the recovery or disposal of solid and liquid wastes, LOCATION Attachment H Applicant CHECKED (l) Official specify, by reference to the relevant European Waste Catalogue codes as prescribed by Commission Decision 2000/532/EC of 03 May 2000, the quantity and nature of the waste or wastes produced or to be produced by the activity, LOCATION Table H.1; Attachment H Applicant CHECKED Official he ru se . (m) provide: (i) details, and an assessment, of the impacts of any existing or proposed emissions on the environment, including on an environmental medium other than that or those into which the emissions are or are to be made, and to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot (ii) details of the proposed measures to prevent or eliminate, or where that is not practicable, to limit, reduce or abate emissions, LOCATION Attachments I and F Applicant CHECKED identify monitoring and sampling points and outline proposals for monitoring emissions and the environmental consequences of any such emissions, Co ns en (n) Official LOCATION CHECKED (o) CHECKED Attachment D Applicant Official describe in outline the main alternatives, if any, to the proposals contained in the application which were studied by the applicant, LOCATION CHECKED (q) Official describe the condition of the site of the installation, LOCATION (p) Attachment F Applicant Attached EIS –Section 4 Applicant Official specify the measures to be taken to comply with an environmental quality standard where such a standard requires stricter conditions to be attached to a licence than would Page 6 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 otherwise be determined by reference to best available techniques, LOCATION Attachment I; EIS document CHECKED Applicant (r) describe the measures to be taken for minimising pollution over long distances or in the territory of other states, LOCATION Attachment F Applicant CHECKED (s) Official Official describe the measures to be taken under abnormal operating conditions, including start-up, shutdown, leaks, malfunctions, breakdowns and momentary stoppages, LOCATION Attachment J Applicant Official he describe the measures to be taken on and following the permanent cessation of the activity or part of the activity to avoid any risk of environmental pollution and to return the site of the activity to a satisfactory state, to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot (t) ru se . CHECKED LOCATION Attachment K Applicant CHECKED describe, in the case of an activity which gives, or could give rise, to an emission containing a hazardous substance which is discharged to an aquifer and is specified in the Annex to Council Directive 80/68/EEC of 17 December 1979 on the protection of groundwater against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances, the arrangements necessary to comply with said Council Directive, Co ns en (u) Official LOCATION Not Applicable; refer Attachment I CHECKED Applicant (v) Official include any other information required under Article 6(1) of Council Directive 96/61/EC of 24 September 1996 concerning integrated pollution prevention and control, LOCATION CHECKED Various Applicant Official (w) include a non-technical summary of information provided in relation to the matters specified in paragraphs (f) to (v) above, Page 7 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 LOCATION Attachment A Applicant CHECKED (x) Official state whether the activity consists of, comprises, or is for the purposes an establishment to which the European Communities (Control of Major Accident Hazards involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2000 apply, LOCATION CHECKED Attachment B (subsection B.9) Applicant Official Article 10(3) Without prejudice to Article 12(1), an application for a licence shall be accompanied by (a) a copy of the relevant page of the newspaper in which the notice in accordance with article 6 has been published, LOCATION Attachment B (subsection B.8) CHECKED Applicant ot a copy of the text of the site notice erected or fixed on the land or structure in accordance with article 7, to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny (b) he ru se . Official LOCATION CHECKED Official CHECKED ns en a copy of the notice given to the planning authority under section 85(1)(a) of the Act, LOCATION (d) Applicant Attachment B (subsection B.8) Co (c) Attachment B (subsection B.8) Applicant Official a copy of such plans, including a site plan and location map (no larger than A3), and such other particulars, reports and supporting documentation as are necessary to identify and describe (i) the activity LOCATION Attachment A, D & various CHECKED Applicant Official (ii) the position of the site notice in accordance with article 7, LOCATION Attachment B (subsection B.8) CHECKED Applicant Official Page 8 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 (iii) the point or points from which emissions are made or are to be made, and LOCATION Attachment E Applicant CHECKED Official (iv)monitoring and sampling points, and LOCATION Attachment E and F (subsection F.5) CHECKED Applicant (e) a fee specified in accordance with section 94 of the Act. LOCATION Attached to cover letter Applicant CHECKED Official A signed original and 2 hardcopies of the application and accompanying documents/particulars in hardcopy format plus 2 copies of all files in electronic searchable PDF format on CDRom shall be submitted to the headquarters of the Agency. to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Article 10(4)(b) Official In cases where an E.I.S. is required to be submitted to the Agency in support of the application, a signed original and 2 hardcopies of the EIS plus 16* copies of all files in electronic searchable PDF format on CD-Rom shall be submitted to the headquarters of the Agency. Co LOCATION ns en * Energy sector applicants = 18 copies Attached with cover letter (IPPCL 5 hard copies; 1 CDROM) and (EIS 3 hard copies; 16 CD-ROM) CHECKED Applicant CD version Y PROVIDED Y/N CHECKED Applicant Official Official Page 9 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 SECTION A NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY Non-Technical Summary of IPC Licence Application A non-technical summary of the application is to be included here. The summary should identify all environmental impacts of significance associated with the carrying on of the activity/activities, and describe mitigation measures proposed or existing to address these impacts. This description should also indicate the normal operating hours and days per week of the activity. The following information must be included in the non-technical summary: to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . A description of: − the installation and its activities, − the raw and auxiliary materials, other substances and the energy used in or generated by the installation, − the sources of emissions from the installation, − the conditions of the site of the installation, − the nature and quantities of foreseeable emissions from the installation into each medium as well as identification of significant effects of the emissions on the environment, − the proposed technology and other techniques for preventing or, where this not possible, reducing emissions from the installation, − where necessary, measures for the prevention and recovery of waste generated by the installation, − further measures planned to comply with the general principles of the basic obligations of the operator i.e. Co ns en (a) all the appropriate preventive measures are taken against pollution, in particular through application of the best available techniques; (b) no significant pollution is caused; (c) waste production is avoided in accordance with Council Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste; where waste is produced, it is recovered or, where that is technically and economically impossible, it is disposed of while avoiding or reducing any impact on the environment; (d) energy is used efficiently; (e) the necessary measures are taken to prevent accidents and limit their consequences; (f) the necessary measures are taken upon definitive cessation of activities to avoid any pollution risk and return the site of operation to a satisfactory state. − measures planned to monitor emissions into the environment. Supporting information should form Attachment No A.1 ____________________________________________________________________ The Non-Technical Summary containing the above requirements is presented in Attachment A.1. ____________________________________________________________________ Page 10 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 SECTION B GENERAL B.1. Owner/Operator * Applicants Name: Green Biofuels Ireland Limited Address: Wexford Farmer’s Co-Op Blackstoops Enniscorthy Co Wexford Telephone No: 053 9233606 e-mail : Fax No: 053 9234386 [email protected] Address for correspondence: as above Co ns en (if different from above) to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . * This should be the name of the applicant on the date the Application is lodged with the Agency. This should be the name of the legal entity (which can be a limited company or a sole trader). A trading/business name is not acceptable. Address of Body Corporate: not applicable (if applicable) e-mail: The applicant must also supply the following: (a) (b) (c) Certified Copy of Certificate of Incorporation Company’s Number in Company’s Registration Office and Particulars of Registered Office of the Company Name and address of the proprietor(s) of the Land on which the Activity is situated (if different from applicant named above). Page 11 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 Proprietor’s Name: as above Address: Name and address of the owner(s) of the building and ancillary plant in which the activity is situated (if different from applicant named above). Name: as above to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Address: Co B.2. Location of Activity ns en ______________________________________________________________________ The Certified Copy of Certificate of Incorporation, the Company’s Number in the Companys Registration Office and particulars of Registered Office of the Company are enclosed in Attachment No B.1. ______________________________________________________________________ Name: Green Biofuels Ireland Limited Full Address: Marshmeadows New Ross Co. Wexford Telephone No: 053 9233606 Contact Name(s): Joe O’ Byrne Position(s): Operations Manager e-mail : [email protected] National Grid Reference (12 digit-6E,6N) Fax No: 053 9234386 E271254, N126043 Page 12 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 Scaled location maps are enclosed in Attachment No B.2. The secondary and tertiary contact names are also enclosed in Attachment No B.2. _______________________________________________________________________ B.3. Class of Activity Identify the relevant activities in the First, Third or Fourth Schedule of the PoE Act 2004 to which the activity relates: Schedule First Schedule Description Note 1 The production of basic organic chemicals such as esters Class 5.12(b) ru se . Note 1: In order to give a precise identification select only those words from the description of the class or classes that best describes the nature of the activity for which the licence is being applied for. to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he _______________________________________________________________________ B.4. Employees / Capital Cost Give- (i) In the case of an established activity, the number of employees and other persons, working or engaged in connection with the activity on the date after which a licence is required and during normal levels of operation, or Co ns en (ii) In any other case, the gross capital cost of the activity to which the application relates. (i) Number of Employees (existing facilities): not applicable (ii) Gross Capital Cost (new proposals) € 21 million _______________________________________________________________________ B.5. Relevant Planning Authority Give the name of the planning authority in whose functional area the activity is or will be carried out. Name: Address: Wexford County Council, County Hall, Spawell Road, Wexford Town, Co. Wexford Telephone No: 053 9176500 Page 13 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 Planning Permission for this project:Obtained √ Is being processed √ Not applied for Local Authority Planning File Reference No: 20053780, 20065133 Attachment No B.5 should contain all planning permissions including a copy of all conditions. For existing activities, Attachment No B.5 should also contain all licences and permits past and present in force at the time of submission. ot he ru se . Copies of the Planning Permission obtained for the construction of the BioDiesel plant at Marshmeadows are presented in Attachment No B.5. A brief chronological history of planning is also given in Attachment No B.5. A third planning application (20065133) due to changes in the building elevation and tank farm is currently being processed and this will render the planning granted (20053780) as null and void if granted. to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny B.6. Relevant Sanitary Authority. In the case of a discharge of any trade effluent or other matter to a sewer of a sanitary authority, give the name of the sanitary authority in which the sewer is vested or by which it is controlled. Co Address: Wexford County Council ns en Name: Telephone No: County Hall Spawell Road Wexford 053 9176500 In the case of a discharge of any trade effluent or other matter to a sewer not vested by a sanitary authority, the applicant must supply as Attachment No B.6; (a) the name and address of the owner(s) of the sewer and the waste water treatment plant to which the sewer discharges and who are responsible for the quality of the treated effluent discharging to waters and (b) a copy of the effluent regulations and the agreement between the applicant and the aforementioned. Name: Address: not applicable Page 14 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 Telephone No: __________________________________________________________________ B.7. Relevant Health Board Region The applicant should indicate the Health Board Region where the activity is or will be located. South Eastern Health Board Lacken Dublin Road Kilkenny he ru se . Name: Address: to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot 056 84100 Telephone No: ______________________________________________________________________ B.8. Site Notice, Newspaper Advertisement and Planning Authority Notice. Give the position of the site notice in accordance with article 7 of the Regulations. Co ns en Attachment No B.8 should contain a copy of the text of the site notice, a map (no larger than A3) showing its location on site and a copy of the newspaper advertisement. A copy of the notice given to the Planning Authority should also be included. _______________________________________________________________________ A copy of the site notice, a map showing the location of the notices on site, a copy of the newspaper advertisement in The New Ross Echo, and a copy of the letter of notification to Wexford County Council are contained in Attachment No B.8. _______________________________________________________________________ Page 15 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 B.9 Seveso II Regulations State whether the activity is an establishment to which the EC (Control of Major Accident Hazards involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 476 of 2000) apply. If yes, outline how the process comes under these regulations. Supporting information should be included in Attachment No B.9. The activity is not an establishment under the above mentioned regulation or the latest European Communities (Control of Major Accident Hazards Involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2006. (S.I. 74/2006). ot he ru se . Supporting information is included in Attachment No B.9. Appendix B.9.1 contains information that is considered to be of a commercial and industrial confidential nature and is thus presented separately. ______________________________________________________________________ to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny B.10 IPPC Directive Specify whether the facility is a category of industrial activity referred to in Annex I of the IPPC Directive (96/61/EC) and if yes specify the category. Supporting information should be included in Attachment No B.10. Co ns en The proposed activities and processes are listed in Annex 1 of the IPPC directive (96/61/EC) and are categorised in section 4.1(b). ______________________________________________________________________ No additional information is submitted in support of B.10 ______________________________________________________________________ Page 16 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 SECTION C MANAGEMENT OF THE INSTALLATION C.1 Site Management & Control Details should be provided on the management structures for the activity. Organisational charts, and all relevant environmental management policy statements, including provisions for on-going assessment of environmental performance are required. Indicate whether an Environmental Management System has been developed for the installation. If yes, specify which standard and include a copy of the accreditation certificate. This information should form Attachment No C. _______________________________________________________________________ Information and details on Site Management and Control at the proposed facility are presented in Attachment No C.1. Co ns en to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . _______________________________________________________________________ Page 17 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 SECTION D INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATION D.1. Operational Information Requirements Describe the plant, methods, processes, ancillary processes, abatement, recovery and treatment systems, and operating procedures for the activity, to include a copy of such plans, drawings or maps, (site plans and location maps, process flow diagrams), and such other particulars, reports and supporting documentation as are necessary describe all aspects of the activity. Maps and drawings must be no larger than A3 size. D.2 A development and operational history of the site should be included here. Attachment No D.1 should contain a list of all unit operations (process) to be carried out, including a flow diagram of each with any relevant additional information. to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Information and details on the operation of the proposed facility are presented in Attachment No D.1 Attachment D.1, and Appendices D.1.8 and D.1.10 contain information that is considered to be of a commercial and industrial confidential nature and is thus presented separately. Co ns en Information on the site history and the existing site condition is presented in Attachment No D.2. _______________________________________________________________________ Page 18 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 SECTION E EMISSIONS E.1. Emissions to Atmosphere E.1.A. Details of all point emissions to atmosphere Details of all point emissions to atmosphere should be supplied. Table E.1 (i) (for Boiler emissions) must be completed for boilers over 20MW thermal input. Complete Table E.1 (ii) and E.1 (iii) for all other main emission points. Complete Table E.1 (iv) for minor emission points. A summary list of the emission points, together with maps and/or drawings (no larger than A3), and supporting documentation should be included as Attachment No E.1.A Plans of emission elevations, relevant roof heights, etc., should also be included, as should detailed descriptions and schematics of all abatement systems. ru se . The applicant should address in particular any emission point where the substances listed in Schedule of S.I. 394 of 2004 are emitted. to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he For emissions outside the BAT guidance limit, a full evaluation of the existing abatement/treatment system must be provided. A planned programme of improvement towards meeting upgraded standards is required. This should highlight specific goals and a time scale, together with options for modification, upgrading or replacement as required to bring the emissions within the limits as set out in the BAT guidance note(s). ______________________________________________________________________ Details of all point emissions to atmosphere at the proposed facility are presented in Attachment E.1.A ns en ____________________________________________________________________________________ Co E.1.B. Fugitive and Potential emissions. Give summary details of fugitive and potential emissions in Table E.1 (v). In relation to activities listed in the Schedule of Council Directive 1999/13/EC on the limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents in certain activities and installations; − specify the relevant category of activity in the Schedule; − specify how the requirements in relation to fugitive emissions will be met. Full details and any supporting information should form Attachment E.1.B ______________________________________________________________________ Details of fugitive and potential emissions at the proposed facility are presented in Attachment E.1.B. ______________________________________________________________________ Page 19 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 E.2 Emissions to Surface Waters Tables E.2 (i) and E.2 (ii) must be completed. A summary list of the emission points, together with maps/drawings (no larger than A3) and supporting documentation should be included as Attachment No E.2. The applicant should address in particular any emission point where the substances listed in the Schedule of S.I. No. 394 of 2004 are emitted. Details of all List I and List II substances listed in the Annex to EU Directive 76/464/EEC (as amended), contained in any emission must be presented. All surface water runoff and storm water drains discharging to surface water bodies must be included. A National Grid References (10 digit, 5E, 5N) must be given for all discharge points. The identity and type of receiving water (river, ditch, estuary, lake, etc.) must be stated. to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . For emissions outside the BAT guidance limit, a full evaluation of the existing abatement/treatment system must be provided. A planned programme of improvement towards meeting upgraded standards is required. This should highlight specific goals and a time scale, together with options for modification, upgrading or replacement as required to bring the emissions within the limits as set out in the BATNEEC guidance note(s). ______________________________________________________________________ Details of emissions to surface waters at the proposed facility are presented in Attachment E.2. ______________________________________________________________________ ns en E.3 Emissions to Sewers Co Tables E.3 (i) and E.3 (ii) should be completed. A summary list of the emission points, together with maps and/or drawings (no larger than A3) and supporting documentation should be included as Attachment No E.3. Details of all List I and List II substances listed in the Annex to EU Directive 76/464/EEC (as amended), contained in any emission must be presented. All relevant information on the receiving sewer, including any effluent treatment/abatement systems, not already described, with schematics as appropriate should also be included in Attachment No E.3. For emissions outside BAT guidance limit (where given), a full evaluation of the existing abatement/treatment system must be provided. A planned programme of improvement towards meeting upgraded standards is required. This should highlight specific goals and a time scale, together with options for modification, upgrading or replacement as required to bring the emissions within any limits set out in the BAT guidance note(s). _____________________________________________________________________ Details of emissions to sewers at the proposed facility are presented in Attachment E.3. ______________________________________________________________________ Page 20 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 E.4. Emissions to Ground Describe the existing or proposed arrangements necessary to give effect to Articles 3,4,5,6, and 7 of Council Directive 80/68/EEC of 17 December 1979 on the protection of groundwater against pollution by certain dangerous substances. The applicant should supply details of the nature and quality of the substance (agricultural and non-agricultural waste) to be landspread (slurry, effluent, ash, sludges etc) as well as the proposed application rates, periods of application and mode of application (e.g., pipe discharge, tanker). For emissions outside the BAT guidance limit, a full evaluation of the existing abatement/treatment system must be provided. A planned programme of improvement towards meeting upgraded standards is required. This should highlight specific goals and a time scale, together with options for modification, upgrading or replacement as required to bring the emissions within the limits as set out in the BAT guidance note(s). to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . There are no proposed emissions to ground (soil or groundwater) from the proposed facility. E.5 Noise Emissions Give particulars of the source, location, nature, level, and the period or periods during which the noise emissions are made or are to be made. Table E.5 (i) should be completed, as relevant, for each source. Co ns en Supporting information should form Attachment No E.5 For emissions outside the EPA Noise Guidance Note limit, a full evaluation of the existing abatement/treatment system must be provided. A planned programme of improvement towards meeting upgraded standards is required. This should highlight specific goals and a time scale, together with options for modification, upgrading or replacement as required to bring the emissions within the limits as set out in the guidance note. Details of noise emissions from the proposed facility are presented in Attachment E.5.A. ______________________________________________________________________ Page 21 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 SECTION F CONTROL & MONITORING Describe the proposed technology and other techniques for preventing or, where this is not possible, reducing emissions from the installation/facility. F.1: Treatment, Abatement and Control Systems Details of treatment/abatement systems (air and effluent emissions) should be included, together with schematics as appropriate. For each Emission Point identified complete Table F.1 (i) and include detailed descriptions and schematics of all abatement systems. to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny F.2: Emissions Monitoring and Sampling Points ot he ru se . Attachment No F.1 should contain any supporting information. _____________________________________________________________________ Attachment No F.1 contains details of treatment and abatement systems proposed relevant schematics, and supporting information on emissions to atmosphere. Identify monitoring and sampling points and outline proposals for monitoring emissions. Table F.2 (i) should be completed (where relevant) for air emissions, for emissions to surface waters, for emissions to sewers, for emissions to ground, and for waste emissions. Where ambient environment monitoring is carried out or proposed, Table F.2 (ii) should be completed as relevant for each environmental medium. Co ns en Include details of monitoring/sampling locations and methods. Attachment No F.2 should contain any supporting information. There are no emissions to ground and as such Attachment F.4 does not apply here. ______________________________________________________________________ Attachment No F.2 contains maps showing proposed emission point to surface water and supporting information on control abatement. Attachment No F.3 contains information on emissions to sewer with supporting information on control and abatement. Attachment No F.5 contains information on monitoring and sampling points with supporting information. ____________________________________________________________________ Page 22 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 SECTION G RESOURCE USE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY G.1 Give a list of the raw and ancillary materials, substances, preparations, fuels and energy which will be produced by or utilised in the activity. The list(s) given should be very comprehensive, all materials used, fuels, intermediates, laboratory chemicals and product should be included. Particular attention should be paid to materials and product consisting of, or containing, dangerous substances as described in the EU (Classification, Packaging, Labelling and Notification of Dangerous Substances) Regulations 1994 [SI 77/94]. The list must classify these materials in accordance with Article 2 of these Regulations, and must specify the designated Risk Phrases (R-Phrases) of each substance in accordance with Schedule 2 of the Regulations Tables G.1 (i) and G.1 (ii) must be completed. Copy as required. ot he ru se . Supporting information should be given in Attachment No G. ___________________________________________________________________ to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny Tables G.1 (i) and G.1 (ii) are complete and give details of raw materials and products at the Green Biofuels Ireland Limited facility. Co ns en Supporting information on Energy Efficiency is presented in Attachment No G.2. _________________________________________________________________ Page 23 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 SECTION H MATERIALS HANDLING H.1 Raw Materials, Intermediates and Product Handling All materials should be listed in Tables G.1 (i) and G. (ii) of Section G. Details of the storage conditions, location within the site, segregation system used and transport systems within the site should be outlined here. In addition, information relating to the integrity, impermeability and recent testing of pipes, tanks and bund areas should be outlined. H.2 Describe the arrangements for the recovery or disposal of solid and liquid wastes accepted into or generated by the installation/facility. For each waste material, give full particulars of; (a) Name (b) Description & nature of waste ot he ru se . (c) Source (e) Amount (m3) and tonnage to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny (d) Where stored and integrity/impermeability of storage areas (f) Period or Periods of generation (g) Analysis (include test methods and Q.C.) Co ns en (h) European Waste Catalogue Code (i) Waste Category per EC Reg 1774/2002/EC where relevant Where any waste would be classified as Hazardous Waste as defined in the Waste Management Acts, 1996 to 2003, this should be made clear in the information provided. Summary Tables H.1(i) and H.1(ii) should also be completed, as appropriate, for each waste. The licence/permit register number of the waste collection agent or disposal/recovery operator should be supplied as well as the expiry date of the relevant permits. Supporting information should form Attachment No H.1 H.2 Waste disposal by on-site landfilling. For wastes to be disposed of by landfilling on-site, full details of the disposal site should be submitted (to include inter alia, site selection procedures, location maps, (no larger than A3) geology, hydrogeology, operational plan, containment, gas and leachate management, post-closure care). Page 24 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 Supporting information should form Attachment No H.2. ___________________________________________________________________ Attachment H.1: Supporting information on H.1 Raw Materials, Intermediates and Product Handling, as well as the Material Safety Data sheets is presented in Attachment No H.1. Appendix H.1.2 contains information that is considered to be of a commercial and industrial confidential nature and is thus presented separately. Attachment H.2: Details of Waste Handling are included in Attachment No H.2. Co ns en to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Note: Waste disposal by on-site landfilling is not applicable to this facility and hence, Attachment No H.2, subsection on ‘waste disposal by on-site landfilling’ does not apply. ____________________________________________________________________ Page 25 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 SECTION I EXISTING ENVIRONMENT & IMPACT OF THE ACTIVITY Describe the conditions of the site of the installation Provide an assessment of the effects of any emissions on the environment, including on an environmental medium other than that into which the emissions are made. Describe, where appropriate, measures for minimising pollution over long distances or in the territory of other states. I.1.Assessment of atmospheric emissions Describe the existing environment in terms of air quality with particular reference to ambient air quality standards. ru se . Provide a statement whether or not emissions of main polluting substances (as defined in the Schedule of S.I. 394 of 2004) to the atmosphere are likely to impair the environment. to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he Give summary details and an assessment of the impacts of any existing or proposed emissions on the environment, including environmental media other than those into which the emissions are to be made. Attachment No I.1 should also contain full details of any dispersion modelling of atmospheric emissions from the activity, where required. Co ns en I.2. Assessment of Impact on Receiving Surface Water Describe the existing environment in terms of water quality with particular reference to environmental quality standards or other legislative standards. Table I.2 (i) should be completed Provide a statement whether or not emissions of main polluting substances (as defined in the Schedule of S.I. 394 of 2004) to water are likely to impair the environment. Give summary details and an assessment of the impacts of any existing or proposed emissions on the environment, including environmental media other than those into which the emissions are to be made. Full details of the assessment and any other relevant information on the receiving environment should be submitted as Attachment No I.2. I.3.Assessment of Impact of Sewage Discharge. Give summary details and an assessment of the impacts of any existing or proposed emissions on the environment, including environmental media other than those into which the emissions are to be made. Full details of the assessment and any other supporting information should form Attachment No I.3. Page 26 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 I.4 Assessment of impact of ground/groundwater emissions Describe the existing groundwater quality. Tables I.4 (i) should be completed. Give summary details and an assessment of the impacts of any existing or proposed emissions on the ground (aquifers, soils, sub-soils and rock environment), including any impact on environmental media other than those into which the emissions are to be made. This includes landspreading, land injection etc. Full details of the assessment as well as a hydrogeological report (to include meteorological data and water quality, and aquifer classification, vulnerability, source and resource identification and zonation should be included in Attachment No I.4. A soils survey must also be included where emissions are directly onto or into soils. All vulnerable (as a result of ground emissions) surface water bodies must be identified. Landspreading of Agricultural/Non Agricultural Wastes Tables I.4 (ii) and I.4.(iii) should be complete where applicable. Further information is available in the Application Guidance Document. to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . I.5 Ground and/or groundwater contamination Summary details of known ground and/or groundwater contamination, historical or current, on or under the site must be given. Full details including all relevant investigative studies, assessments, or reports, monitoring results, location and design of monitoring installations, plans, drawings, documentation, including containment engineering, remedial works, and any other supporting information should be included in Attachment No I.5. Co ns en I.6 Assessment of the environmental impact of on-site waste recovery and/or disposal. Describe the arrangements for the prevention and recovery of waste generated by the activity. Give details, and an assessment of the impact of any existing or proposed on-site waste recovery/disposal on the environment, including environmental media other than those into which the emissions are to be made. This information should form Attachment No I.6. I.7 Noise Impact. Give details and an assessment of the impacts of any existing or proposed emissions on the environment, including environmental media other than those into which the emissions are to be made. Ambient noise measurements Complete Table I.7(i) in relation to the information required below: (i) State the maximum Sound Pressure Levels which will be experienced at typical points on the boundary of the operation. (State sampling interval and duration) Page 27 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 (ii) State the maximum Sound Pressure Levels which will be experienced at typical noise sensitive locations, outside the boundary of the operation. (iii) Give details of the background noise levels experienced at the site in the absence of noise from this operation. Prediction models, maps (no larger than A3), diagrams and supporting documents, including details of noise attenuation and noise proposed control measures to be employed, should form Attachment No I.7. I.8 Environmental Considerations and BAT Describe in outline the main alternatives, if any, to the proposals contained in the application. Describe any environmental considerations which have been made with respect to the use of cleaner technologies, waste minimisation and raw material substitution. Describe the measures proposed or in place to ensure that: Co ns en to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . (a) The best available techniques are or will be used to prevent or eliminate or, where that is not practicable, generally reduce an emission from the activity; (b) no significant pollution is caused; (c) waste production is avoided in accordance with Council Directive 75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste; where waste is produced, it is recovered or, where that is technically and economically impossible, it is disposed of while avoiding or reducing any impact on the environment; (d) energy is used efficiently; (e) the necessary measures are taken to prevent accidents and limit their consequences; (f) the necessary measures are taken upon definitive cessation of activities to avoid any pollution risk and return the site of operation to a satisfactory state. Supporting information should form Attachment No I.8. ____________________________________________________________________ Supporting information and details of the various impacts including BAT are outlined in Attachment No I, (No I.1 Assessment of Atmospheric Emissions; No I.2 Assessment of Impacts of Surface Water Discharges on the Receiving Waters; No I.3 Assessment of Impact on Receiving Sewer; No I.5 Ground and/or Groundwater Contamination; No I.7 Noise Impact and No I.8 Environmental Considerations & BAT) with sub attachments. Attachment No I.4 Assessment of Impact of ground emissions does not apply as there are no emissions to ground. Attachment No I.6 Assessment of the Environmental Impact of On-site Waste Disposal does not apply, as there is no on-site waste disposal at the facility. __________________________________________________________________ Page 28 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 SECTION J ACCIDENT PREVENTION & EMERGENCY RESPONSE Describe the existing or proposed measures, including emergency procedures, to minimise the impact on the environment of an accidental emission or spillage. Also outline what provisions have been made for response to emergency situations outside of normal working hours, i.e. during night-time, weekends and holiday periods. Describe the arrangements for abnormal operating conditions including start-up, leaks, malfunctions or momentary stoppages. Supporting information should form Attachment No J. ____________________________________________________________________ to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Information and details of the proposed Accident Prevention and Emergency Response for the facility including measures and procedures to prevent accidents so as to minimise impact on the receiving environment are outlined in Attachment No J, with sub attachments. Appendix J.1.1 contains information that is considered to be of a commercial and industrial confidential nature and is thus presented separately. Co ns en _________________________________________________________________________________ Page 29 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 SECTION K REMEDIATION, DECOMMISSIONING, RESTORATION & AFTERCARE Describe the existing or proposed measures to minimise the impact on the environment after the activity or part of the activity ceases operation, including provision for post-closure care of any potentially polluting residuals. Supporting information should be included as Attachment No. K. ____________________________________________________________________ Information and details of how the facility and site will be managed to ensure that the site is returned to an environmentally neutral state on cessation of the activity are outlined in Attachment No K. Co ns en to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Appendix K.1 contains information that is considered to be of a commercial and industrial confidential nature and is thus presented separately. Page 30 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 SECTION L STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS Indicate how the requirements of Section 83(5)(a)(i) to (v) and (vii) to (x) of the EPA Acts, 1992 and 2003 shall be met, having regard, where appropriate, to any relevant specification issued by the Agency under section 5 (3) of the Act and the reasons for the selection of the arrangements proposed. Indicate whether or not the activity is carried out on, or may be carried out on, or is located such that it is liable to have an adverse effect on (a) a site placed on a list in accordance with Chapter 1 of SI 94 of 1997, or (b) a site where consultation has been initiated in accordance with Article 5 of the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), or Indicate whether or not the activity is liable to have an adverse effect on water quality in light of S.I. No. 258 of 1998 (Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations, 1998). to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Indicate whether any of the substances specified in the Schedule of the EPA (Licensing) (amendment) 2004 are discharged by the activity to the relevant medium. Fit and Proper Person ns en The PoE Act in Section 83(5)(xi) specifies that the Agency shall not grant a licence unless it is satisfied that the applicant or licensee or transferee as the case may be is a fit and proper person. Section 84(4) of the PoE Act specifies the information required to enable a determination to be made by the Agency. Indicate whether the applicant or other relevant person has been convicted under the PoE Act, the Waste Management Act 1996, the Local Government (Water pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 or the Air Pollution Act 1987. • Provide details of the applicant’s technical knowledge and/or qualifications, along with that of other relevant employees. • Provide information to show that the person is likely to be in a position to meet any financial commitments or liabilities that may have been or will be entered into or incurred in carrying on the activity to which the application relates or in consequence of ceasing to carry out that activity. Co • Supporting information should be included as Attachment No L with reference to where the information can be found in the application. ____________________________________________________________________ Supporting information on compliance with statutory requirements is outlined in Attachment No L. _________________________________________________________________________________ Page 31 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 SECTION M DECLARATION Declaration I hereby make application for a licence / revised licence, pursuant to the provisions of the Environmental Protection Agency Acts, 1992 and 2003 and Regulations made thereunder. I certify that the information given in this application is truthful, accurate and complete. Date : Co Signed by: (on behalf of the organisation) ns en to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . I give consent to the EPA to copy this application for its own use and to make it available for inspection and copying by the public, both in the form of paper files available for inspection at EPA and local authority offices, and via the EPA's website. This consent relates to this application itself and to any further information, submission, objection, or submission to an objection whether provided by me as Applicant, any person acting on the Applicant’s behalf, or any other person. Print signature name: Position in organization : Company stamp or seal: Page 32 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 Annex 1 Tables /Attachments TABLE E.1 (i) BOILER EMISSIONS TO ATMOSPHERE (1 Page for each emission point) Emission Point: Emission Point Ref. No: A1-1 Location : Stack emission from boiler within utility area within process building Grid Ref. (12 digit, 6E,6N): E 271252, N 126084 Vent Details Diameter: Height above Ground(m): 540mm Date of commencement of emission: 1st Quarter 2008 Characteristics of Emission: Boiler rating Steam Output: 7.1MW Co Boiler fuel 6,500kg/hr from feed at 90oC ns en Thermal Input: to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . 24 Type: 100% gas oil or gas oil: bio-heating oil mix (70:30) 473kg/hr Maximum rate at which fuel is burned max 0.1% % sulphur content: mg/Nm3 NOx 160 (100% gas oil) 238 (70:30 mix) 11,880m3/hr Maximum volume of emission Temperature (i) 280o C(max) 268 oC(min) 239 oC(avg) Period or periods during which emissions are made, or are to be made, including daily or seasonal variations (start-up/shutdown to be included): Periods of Emission (avg) 60 min/hr 24 hr/day 330 day/yr Page 33 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE E.1 (ii) MAIN EMISSIONS TO ATMOSPHERE Emission Point Ref. No: A2-1 Source of Emission: Biodiesel production process Location : On top of the distillation column Grid Ref. (12 digit, 6E,6N): E 271260, N 126062 (1 Page for each emission point) Vent Details Diameter: 160mm Height above Ground(m): . 22.5 Characteristics of Emission: (i) Volume to be emitted: 105.6m3/d Average/day 30m3/h Min efflux velocity 300m3/d < 0.4 m.sec-1 Co Other factors Maximum/day ns en Maximum rate/hour (ii) to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se 1st quarter 2008 Date of commencement: Temperature 40oC(max) 5 oC(min) 15oC(avg) For Combustion Sources: Volume terms expressed as: (iii) wet. dry. ________%O2 Period or periods during which emissions are made, or are to be made, including daily or seasonal variations (start-up /shutdown to be included): Periods of Emission (avg) 60 min/hr 24 hr/day 330 day/yr Page 34 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE E.1 (iii): MAIN EMISSIONS TO ATMOSPHERE Emission Point Reference Number: A2-1 Prior to treatment(1) Parameter Chemical characteristics of the emission (1 table per emission point) mg/Nm3 Max 300000 500000 kg/h Avg mg/Nm3 description Max Avg of treatment Max kg/h. Avg kg/year Max Avg Max 15 Condenser and scrubber 3300 ru 2 5000 0.01 0.1 79.2 792 Co ns en to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he Methanol se . Avg As discharged(1) Brief 1. Concentrations should be based on Normal conditions of temperature and pressure, (i.e. 0oC, 101.3kPa). Wet/dry should be the same as given in Table E.1 (ii) unless clearly stated otherwise. Page 35 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE E.1 (iv): EMISSIONS TO ATMOSPHERE Emission point - Minor atmospheric emissions Emission details1 Description Reference Numbers material 3(2) mg/Nm Abatement system employed kg/h. kg/year Intermittent use of laboratory extraction hood VOCs Not measured unknown unknown None A3-2 Potassium sulphate silo emission Potassium sulphate 20 0.000748 5.92 Fabric filter Co ns en to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . A3-1 1 The maximum emission should be stated for each material emitted, the concentration should be based on the maximum 30 minute mean. 2 Concentrations should be based on Normal conditions of temperature and pressure, (i.e. 0oC101.3kPa). Wet/dry should be clearly stated. Include reference oxygen conditions for combustion sources. Page 36 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE E.1 (v): EMISSIONS TO ATMOSPHERE Emission point ref. no. (as per flow diagram) Description - Potential atmospheric emissions Malfunction which could cause an emission Emission details 1 (Potential max. emissions) Material 1 unknown none methanol unknown unknown A4-2 Fugitive emissions from four feedstock tanks Activated carbon filters not maintained and replaced as required. Faulty valves on tank vents. C12 – C 18 Carboxylic acids unknown unknown A4-2 Fugitive emissions from biodiesel product tanks during filling Faulty valves on tank vent Methyl esters unknown unknown A4-2 Fugitive emissions from methanol storage tank Insufficient expansion volume left in storage tank leading to over pressure and venting to the atmosphere. Faulty valve on vent. methanol unknown unknown se Building ventilation is opened for shutdown/maintenance . unknown ru A4-1 methanol he Methanol levels have reached explosive concentrations in process building. kg/hour ot Air changes increase on building ventilation system and methanol is emitted to air. Co ns en to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny A4-1 mg/Nm3 Estimate the potential maximum emission for each malfunction identified. Page 37 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE E.1 (v): EMISSIONS TO ATMOSPHERE Emission point ref. no. (as per flow diagram) Description - Fugitive atmospheric emissions (normal operations) Malfunction which could cause an emission Emission details 1 (Potential max. emissions) Material methanol unknown 3.03 x 10-3 . 4.67 x 10-4 se Fugitive emissions from methanol storage tank Unknown ru A4-2 Methyl esters he Fugitive emissions from biodiesel product tanks during filling 5.05 x 10-4 ot A4-2 unknown C12 – C 18 Carboxylic acids to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny Fugitive emissions from four feedstock tanks during delivery kg/hour Co ns en A4-2 mg/Nm3 Page 38 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE E.2 (i): EMISSIONS TO SURFACE WATERS (One page for each emission) Emission Point: Emission Point Ref. No: SW1 Source of Emission: Rainfall runoff from roofs, loading bays and tank farm bunds. Location : North western corner of site Grid Ref. (10 digit, 6E,6N): E 271221, N 126101 Name of receiving waters: River Barrow via Marshmeadows surface water drainage system m3.sec-1 Dry Weather Flow 3.3 Flow rate in receiving waters: m3.sec-1 95%ile flow Emission Details: kg/day Normal/day ns en Volume to be emitted Co (i) (Varies as the river is tidal and therefore there is a high turnover) to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny Available waste assimilative capacity: ot he ru se . 7.1 Maximum rate/hour 15m3 240m3 Maximum/day 10m3 Note: Volumes are based on a flow of 2.9l/s from the site assuming rainfall over a 90min period for a normal day, 24 continuous rainfall for the maximum per day. (ii) Period or periods during which emissions are made, or are to be made, including daily or seasonal variations (start-up /shutdown to be included): Periods of Emission (avg) min/hr hr/day day/yr Page 39 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ns en Co se ru he ot . TABLE E.2 (ii): EMISSIONS TO SURFACE WATERS - Characteristics of the emission (1 table per emission point) Emission point reference number: SW1 Max. hourly average (mg/l) se kg/year he ru kg/day Max. daily average (mg/l) % Efficiency kg/day kg/year ot Max. hourly Max. daily average average (mg/l) (mg/l) As discharged . Prior to treatment to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny Parameter unknown unknown unknown unknown ≤ 5.0 ≤ 5.0 Mineral Oils unknown unknown unknown unknown 0.3 0.3 Suspended Solids unknown unknown unknown unknown 50 50 Co ns en BOD Page 40 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE E.3 (i): EMISSIONS TO SEWER (One page for each emission) Emission Point: Emission Point Ref. No: SE1 Location of connection to sewer : Final discharge point at south eastern corner of the site. Grid Ref. (10 digit, 5E,5N): E 271268, N 125988 Name of sewage undertaker: Wexford County Council Emission Details: Volume to be emitted ru Maximum/day 8m3 to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he 6m3 Normal/day se . (i) 0.33m3 Maximum rate/hour Note: max based on the one day per week when weekly cleaning plus production ongoing. (ii) Period or periods during which emissions are made, or are to be made, including daily or seasonal variations (start-up /shutdown to be included): 60 min/hr 24 hr/day 330 day/yr Co ns en Periods of Emission (avg) Page 41 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE E.3 (ii): EMISSIONS TO SEWER Emission point reference number: - Characteristics of the emission (1 table per emission point) SE1 Parameter Prior to treatment kg/day kg/year Max. hourly average (mg/l) % Efficiency kg/day Max. daily average (mg/l) kg/year 22,500 112.5 37,125 30,000 BOD 12,000 6,000 30 9900 Lipophil Substances 0.2% mass 0.1% mass 5 1650 Methanol <0.2% mass <0.1% mass 5 1650 pH 5-8 5-8 Not Applicable Not Applicable 22,500 ot 30,000 to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny COD he ru se . Max. hourly Max. daily average average (mg/l) (mg/l) As discharged 112.5 37,125 Not Applicable 6,000 30 9900 Not Applicable 0.2% mass 0.1% mass 5 1650 Not Applicable <0.2% mass <0.1% mass 5 1650 Not Applicable 5-8 5-8 Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Co ns en 12,000 Page 42 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE E.4 (i): EMISSIONS TO GROUND Emission Point or Area: Emission Point/Area Ref. No: Emission Pathway: (borehole, well, percolation area, soakaway, landspreading, etc.) Location : Grid Ref. (10 digit, 5E,5N): Elevation of discharge: (relative to Ordnance Datum) Aquifer classification for receiving groundwater body: ot he ru se . Groundwater vulnerability assessment (including vulnerability rating): to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny Identity and proximity of groundwater sources at risk (wells, springs, etc): Co Emission Details: ns en Identity and proximity of surface water bodies at risk: (i) Volume to be emitted Normal/day m3 Maximum rate/hour m3 (ii) m3 Maximum/day Period or periods during which emissions are made, or are to be made, including daily or seasonal variations (start-up /shutdown to be included): Periods of Emission (avg) min/hr hr/day day/yr Page 43 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE E.4 (ii): EMISSIONS TO GROUND - Characteristics of the emission Emission point/area reference number: Max. hourly average (mg/l) se kg/year Max. daily average (mg/l) kg/day kg/year to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru kg/day % Efficiency ns en Max. hourly Max. daily average average (mg/l) (mg/l) As discharged . Prior to treatment Co Parameter not applicable Page 44 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 Table E.5 (i): NOISE EMISSIONS Source Emission point Ref. No Equipment Ref. No - Noise sources summary sheet Sound Pressure1 dBA at reference distance Octave bands (Hz) Sound Pressure1 Levels dB(unweighted) per band Periods of Emission Cooling Tower Air Fan N1 ND LW 92 N/A 63 69 125 65 250 65 500 61 1K 59 2K 55 4K 49 N/A 8K Tonal 24 hrs Steam Boiler Pressure Relief Valve N2 ND Lw <100 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Impulsive intermittent rare Tank Farm Pumps (17 no. operating intermittently) N3 ND Overall Lw <90 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Tonal N4 ND quiet N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Tonal Individual pumps intermittent but generally a pump will be in operation at any given time. Intermittent throughout day N5 ND quiet N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Tonal 24 hrs N6 ND quiet N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A Tonal 24 hrs to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny Potassium Sulphate Silo Loading; Pneumatic Conveyor Electricity Sub station Generator Hum Note: ns en Nitrogen Co Liquid Generator ot he ru se . 31.5 Impulsive or tonal qualities For items of plant sound power levels may be used. ND = Not Determined as equipment has not been specified. N/A = Not Available Page 45 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE F.1 (i): ABATEMENT / TREATMENT CONTROL Emission point reference number: A1-1 Annual Exhaust gas oxygen meter Equipment back-up As per manufacturers instructions Backup meter will be kept as a replacement Monitoring equipment ru constant Monitoring equipment calibration Process control system Not applicable to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot Oxygen level Monitoring to be carried 3 out Equipment calibration he 1 Control parameter Equipment maintenance . Oxygen level Equipment 2 se 1 Control parameter 1 Co ns en List the operating parameters of the treatment / abatement system which control its function. List the equipment necessary for the proper function of the abatement / treatment system. 3 List the monitoring of the control parameter to be carried out. 2 Page 46 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE F.1 (i): ABATEMENT / TREATMENT CONTROL Emission point reference number: A2-1 1 Control parameter Equipment 2 Equipment maintenance Equipment calibration Equipment back-up Gas flow rate gauge Annual As per manufacturers instructions Backup gauge will be kept as replacement Off- gas temperature Temperature gauge monitored by the process control system Annual As per manufacturers instructions Backup thermometers will be kept as replacement Water flow rate Water flow rate gauge Annual As per manufacturers instructions Backup gauge will be kept as replacement Off gas flow rate Constant Off- gas temperature Constant Water flow rate Constant ns en Monitoring to be carried 3 out Co 1 Control parameter to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Off gas flow rate Monitoring equipment Monitoring equipment calibration Process control system – equipment fitted with maximum off gas flow rate alarm Not applicable Process control system – equipment fitted with maximum off gas temperature alarm Not applicable Process control system – equipment fitted with minimum water flow rate alarm Not applicable 1 List the operating parameters of the treatment / abatement system which control its function. List the equipment necessary for the proper function of the abatement / treatment system. 3 List the monitoring of the control parameter to be carried out. 2 Page 47 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE F.1 (i): ABATEMENT / TREATMENT CONTROL Emission point reference number: SW1 1 Control parameter Equipment 2 Equipment maintenance Equipment calibration Equipment back-up Level meter Annual As per manufacturers instructions Backup gauge will be kept as replacement Total organic carbon (TOC) TOC meter Annual As per manufacturers instructions Backup meter will be kept as a replacement pH pH meter Annual As per manufacturers instructions Backup meter will be kept as a replacement 1 Control parameter to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Liquid Level in interceptor Monitoring to be carried 3 out Constant Total organic carbon (TOC) Constant pH Constant Monitoring equipment calibration Process Control System – high level liquid alarm fitted Not applicable Process Control System Not applicable Process Control System Not applicable Co ns en Liquid Level in interceptor Monitoring equipment 1 2 3 List the operating parameters of the treatment / abatement system which control its function. List the equipment necessary for the proper function of the abatement / treatment system. List the monitoring of the control parameter to be carried out Page 48 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE F.1 (i): ABATEMENT / TREATMENT CONTROL Emission point reference number: SE-1 1 Control parameter Flow rate Equipment 2 Annual Equipment calibration Equipment back-up As per manufacturers instructions Backup pump will be kept as a replacement. 1 Control parameter Monitoring to be carried 3 out constant Monitoring equipment Process Control System – pump flow monitored Monitoring equipment calibration Not applicable Co ns en Flow rate to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Pump controlling drip feed of process wastewater from process to sewer Equipment maintenance 1 List the operating parameters of the treatment / abatement system which control its function. List the equipment necessary for the proper function of the abatement / treatment system. 3 List the monitoring of the control parameter to be carried out. 2 Page 49 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE F.2 (i): EMISSIONS MONITORING AND SAMPLING POINTS Emission Point Reference No: Parameter - (1 table per monitoring point) A1-1 Monitoring frequency Accessibility of Sampling Points Sampling method Annual Boiler -room Flue gas Analyser Annual Boiler - room Flue gas Analyser Annual Boiler -room Flue gas Analyser Standard Methods he ru se . Oxides of nitrogen Analysis method/ technique Standard Methods to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny Standard Methods Co ns en Combustion efficiency ot Oxides of sulphur Page 50 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE F.2 (i): EMISSIONS MONITORING AND SAMPLING POINTS Emission Point Reference No.: Monitoring frequency Accessibility of Sampling Points Sampling method Biannual Sampling port on process stack above distillation tower provided. Sorbent tube (silica gel for Methanol) Biannual Sampling port on process stack above distillation tower provided. Sorbent tube Analysis method/ technique GCMS ot he ru se . GCMS to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny Total organic carbon A2-1 ns en TA Luft Organic Substances Class I ( 1 table per monitoring point) Co Parameter - Page 51 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE F.2 (i): EMISSIONS MONITORING AND SAMPLING POINTS Emission Point Reference No: Monitoring frequency (1 table per monitoring point) _____ Accessibility of Sampling Points Sampling method BOD quarterly Sampling chamber in manhole grab Analysis method/ technique Standard methods Suspended Solids quarterly Sampling chamber in manhole grab gravimetric F/O/G quarterly Sampling chamber in manhole grab Visual Inspection weekly Sampling chamber in manhole grab constant Sampling chamber in manhole Standard probe Sample and examine for colour and odour On-going recording constant Sampling chamber in manhole pH electrode/meter Ongoing recording Standard methods ns en Co Total organic carbon pH to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Parameter SW-1 - Page 52 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE F.2 (i): EMISSIONS MONITORING AND SAMPLING POINTS COD quarterly Suspended Solids quarterly F/O/G quarterly Flow constant Standard methods Composite* . quarterly pH electrode/meter se BOD Standard probe Analysis method/ technique Standard methods Standard methods Composite* Standard methods Composite* gravimetric Composite* Standard methods Flow set as pump flow rate in SE1 Not applicable Co ns en quarterly Sampling chamber within final discharge point manhole Sampling chamber within final discharge point manhole Sampling chamber within final discharge point manhole Sampling chamber within final discharge point manhole Sampling chamber within final discharge point manhole Sampling chamber within final discharge point manhole Not applicable Sampling method ru quarterly Temperature pH Accessibility of Sampling Points he Monitoring frequency (FINAL DISCHARGE POINT) ot Parameter SE-1 ( 1 table per monitoring point) to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny Emission Point Reference No.: - *All samples shall be collected on a 24 hour flow proportionate composite sampling basis Page 53 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE F.2 (i): EMISSIONS MONITORING AND SAMPLING POINTS quarterly Suspended Solids quarterly F/O/G quarterly VOCs biannual . BOD Composite* se weekly pH electrode/meter/recorder ru COD Sample taken from manhole/sampling chamber on process waste line Sample taken from manhole/sampling chamber on process waste line Sample taken from manhole/sampling chamber on process waste line Sample taken from manhole/sampling chamber on process waste line Sample taken from manhole/sampling chamber on process waste line Sample taken from manhole/sampling chamber on process waste line Analysis method/ technique Standard methods Standard methods he weekly Sampling method Composite* Standard methods Composite* Gravimetric Composite* Standard methods Composite* GC/MS Co pH Accessibility of Sampling Points ot Monitoring frequency to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny Parameter (1 table per monitoring point) SE-2 ns en Emission Point Reference No.: - *All samples shall be collected on a 24-hour flow proportionate composite sampling basis Page 54 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE F.2 (ii): AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT MONITORING AND SAMPLING POINTS Monitoring Point Reference No: (1 table per monitoring point) AN-1 Parameter Monitoring frequency Accessibility of Sampling point Sampling method L AFeq, t, L AF10, t, L AF90,t Annual Boundary of site In accordance with ISO 1996 – Acoustics – Description and measurement of environmental noise Analysis method / technique Co ns en to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Not applicable Page 55 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE F.2 (ii): AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT MONITORING AND SAMPLING POINTS Monitoring Point Reference No: (1 table per monitoring point) AN-2 Parameter Monitoring frequency Accessibility of Sampling point Sampling method L AFeq, t, L AF10, t, L AF90,t Annual Nearest noise sensitive receptor – accessible from roadside In accordance with ISO 1996 – Acoustics – Description and measurement of environmental noise Analysis method / technique Co ns en to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Not applicable Page 56 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 Table G.1 (i) Details of Process related Raw Materials, Intermediates, Products, etc., used or generated on the site Danger(2) Category Ref. No or Code I.01 I.03 I.02 P.01 I.04 Rapeseed oil(4) Tallow (feedstock) RVO BioDiesel Methanol None, non-volatile 61789-80-8 None, non-volatile 8001-22-7 None, non-volatile 67784-80-9 Non Hazardous 67-56-1 Highly flammable/Toxic 1.10 I.09 I.08 P.02 I.06 Nitrogen (liquified) Copolymer ester BioDiesel stabiliser Glycerine Sulphuric acid 7727-37-9 Unknown 67762-40-7 931-40-8 7664-93-9 None Non Hazardous Non Hazardous Low toxicity Corrosive I.07 Phosphoric acid 7664-38-2 Corrosive, toxic inhalant 25 m3 I.12 I.05 Process Water Potassium hydroxide 7732-18-5 None 1310-58-3 Corrosive, high toxicity 40 t P.03 P.04 Potassium sulphate 7778-80-5 BioHeating Oil by-product Unknown Material/ Substance(1) CAS Number Amount Annual Stored Usage Tonnes/ 1000 m3 1000 m3 1000 m3 2000 m3 100 m3 Tonnes/ m3 2000 m3 Raw material Raw material 13,000 m3 Raw material 34000 m3 End product 3,316 m3 Reagent 15,700 m3 Notes: 1. 2. 3. 4. to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Unknown m3 Nature of Use 10 m3 Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown 3 160 m3 3,500 m 25 m3 ns en Co Non Hazardous Non Hazardous <10 m3 None 40 t 40 m3 R(3) Phrase None None R10 None None None None None R11, S(1/2),7,16,36 23/24/2 / 37, 45 5,39/23/ 24/25 Nitrogen blanket Additive Stabiliser By product Catalyst 31 m3 None None None R35,36, 37,38,4 9 Ancillary raw material R34 923 m3 460 t Raw Material Catalyst 500 t 500 m3 By product By product 430 m3 S(3) Phrase None None None S(1/2)26,30,45 S24,26,28,36/ 37/39,45 None None R22,35 S26,36, 37/39, 45 R22 S7,24,25 None None In cases where a material comprises a number of distinct and available dangerous substances, please give details for each component substance. c.f. Article 2(2) of SI No 77/94 c.f. Schedules 2 and 3 of SI No 77/94 Rapeseed may also be stored in either of the 1000 m³ tallow/RVO storage tanks depending on requirements. Page 57 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 Table G.1 (ii) Details of Process related Raw Materials, Intermediates, Products, etc., used or generated on the site Ref. No or Code Material/ Substance(1) TA Luft Class 1, 2 or 3 Odour Odourous Yes/No EU Lists I and II (Tick and specify Group/Family Number) Threshold Description Unknown Not applicable Yes Yes Not applicable Yes BioDiesel Methanol Nitrogen (liquified) Glycerine Sulphuric acid Phosphoric acid Process Water Potassium hydroxide Potassium sulphate Not applicable Yes Yes No No Yes No Variable, faint organic odour Mild odour Characteristic -Sour/sweet Odourless Odourless Pungent odour Odourless Not applicable Unknown Not applicable No No Yes Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable List I List II Not applicable II II II Not applicable Not applicable II II II Not applicable Unknown Not applicable * Not applicable II Not applicable II 0.007-0.022 0.055 - 11 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Unknown Not applicable Unknown Not applicable 0.006 Not applicable Not applicable Unknown Unknown Unknown Odourless Odourless Unknown Unknown Not applicable Unknown but similar to biodiesel Unknown – similar to biodiesel Not applicable II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II ot ru se 3 * * List II +1294 he BioHeating oil by-product Not applicable Variable, organic odour Variable, organic odour Variable, organic odour to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny P.01 I.04 I.10 P.02 I.06 I.07 I.12 I.05 P.03 P.04 Not applicable ns en I.02 Rapeseed oil Tallow (feedstock) Tallow (storage prior to export) RVO Co I.01 I.03 - Groundwater Directive 80/68/EEC List I . µg/m3 Dangerous Substances Directive 76/464/EEC Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Notes (cont.): 4. The European Commission priority candidate list * Organic Odour: thresholds provided are for shorter chain compounds than mostly present in tallow and vegetable oils: Butanoic (butyric acid) 0.00035 -0.0864 Caproic (hexanoic acid) 0.02; Heptanoic acid 0.033 Isocaproic acid 0.037; Pentanoic acid 0.008 -0.12ppm Caprylic (octanoic) acid 0.6; Propanoic acid 0.005 – 0.5; Source: (AEAT “Odour Measures and Control – An Update 1994) Page 58 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 TABLE H.1 (i): WASTE -Hazardous Waste Recovery/Disposal Waste material EWC Code Main source1 Quantity m3 / month Tonnes / month <0.01 Not Applicable Not Applicable 06 01 99 Laboratory -Waste mineral oils (machinery, lubricating, and gear oil) 13 02 08 Maintenance and repair <0.02 -Interceptor cleaning wastes 13 05 03 Interceptor Unknown -Empty Drums (may contain residues); organic and inorganic fluid waste 13 02 06 / 07 15 01 02 16 01 18 / 99 Maintenance and chemical storage <0.04 Off-site Recovery, reuse or recycling (Method & Location ) (Method, Location & Undertaker) Off-site Disposal (Method, Location & Undertaker) note 3 Reused in process where possible Not Applicable Not Applicable Treatment & Disposal Recovery Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Treatment and Disposal Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Treatment and Disposal Not Applicable Not Applicable Return to KOH Supplier Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Recovery Not Applicable he ot to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ns en Co Delivery of KOH ru se . -Laboratory Waste On-site Recovery/Disposal 1 -Potassium Hydroxide (KOH) Empty Big Bags 16 08 07 -Fluorescent tubes 20 01 21 K2SO4 filtering Buildings 0.1 to 0.2 Unknown A reference should be made to the main activity / process for each waste. Page 59 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ns en Co se ru he ot . TABLE H.1 (ii) WASTE - Other Waste Recovery/Disposal Waste material EWC Code Main source1 Quantity m3 / month Tonnes / month On-site recovery/disposal2 Off-site Recovery, reuse or recycling Off-site Disposal (Method & Location) (Method, Location & Undertaker) (Method, Location & Undertaker) 16 11 K2SO4 filtering <0.04 Unknown Not Applicable Not Applicable Landfill -Impured operating material (gloves, oil rags) Ion-exchange resin 15 02 02 / 03 Maintenance & repair; workshop Unknown Unknown Not Applicable Not Applicable Landfill 06 13 99 Ion Exchanger Unknown Not applicable Not applicable Recovery Not applicable De-ionisation concentrate Iron and steel 06 13 99 Water Supply Unknown 16 01 17 / 18 <0.01 Plastic 15 01 02 Maintenance and repair Delivery of parts, office Paper 15 01 01 <0.05 Cardboard 15 01 01 Delivery of parts, office Delivery of parts, office Domestic waste /garbage 20 01 08 Social / canteen areas General office waste 15 01 / 20 01 Office waste to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . -K2SO4 filters Not applicable Not applicable Recovery Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Recovery /Recycle Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Recovery /Recycle Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Recovery /Recycle Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Recovery /Recycle Not applicable <0.1 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Landfill <0.1 Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Landfill Co <0.05 ns en <0.1 1 2 3 A reference should be made to the main activity/ process for each waste. The method of disposal or recovery should be clearly described and referenced to Attachment H.1 Note: Licensed waste contractors unknown at time of application; possible contractors for hazardous waste recovery and disposal include Enva and Indaver; Possible non-hazardous waste contractors include Greenstar for domestic and recyclable waste; Cork Metals for steel and iron waste materials. Page 60 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 Table I.2 (i) SURFACE WATER QUALITY (Sheet 1 of 2) Monitoring Point/ Grid Reference: New Ross bridge*: Easting 271727 Parameter Results (mg/l) 14/06/05 26/07/05 Northing 127652 Sampling method2 (grab, drift etc.) Normal Analytical Range Analysis method / technique Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Not Applicable 06/09/05 8.1 19.0 - 19.9 8.3 18.1 Not applicable Data logger Not applicable Data logger 0.0 – 1.3 0.04 0.0 – 0.1 0.01 - 0.04 Not applicable Data logger Unknown Unknown Not applicable Grab sampler Unknown Unknown 0.0028 0.0010 0.0031 Not applicable Grab sampler Unknown Unknown Chemical oxygen demand Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Biochemical oxygen demand Dissolved oxygen DO (%Sat) Calcium Ca 1.8 – 1.9 107 - 121 1.8 – 3.0 76 - 86 1.7 – 1.8 86 - 96 Not applicable Grab sampler Unknown Unknown Not applicable Data logger Unknown Unknown Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Iron Fe Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Lead Pb Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Cadmium Cd Chromium Cr Chloride Cl Copper Cu se ru he ot to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ns en Un-ionised Ammonia NH3 Co Electrical Conductivity o/oo Total Ammonia . 8.4 16.8 – 16.9 0.0 – 0.1 0.01 – 0.04 0.0006 0.0046 pH Temperature ºC Page 61 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:21 Nickel Ni Potassium K Sodium Na Sulphate SO4 Zinc Zn Total alkalinity (as CaCO3) Total organic carbon TOC Total oxidised nitrogen TON Nitrite NO2 Nitrate NO3 Faecal coliforms ( /100mls) Total coliforms ( /100mls) Chlorophyll (mg/m³) Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available 4.1 - 4.2 146 2666 3106 18416 28.9 -33.4 Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Sampling method (grab, drift etc.) Normal Analytical Range Analysis method / technique 26/07/05 06/09/05 Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available se ru Results (mg/l) . Not available Not applicable he 14/06/05 Not applicable ot Surface Water Quality (Sheet 2 of 2) Parameter Not available to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny Mercury Hg Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available 2.9 - 3.2 495 - 1050 2.9 - 3.4 605 Not applicable Grab sampler Grab sampler Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available 7270 10460 27.0 - 35.4 9800 Not applicable Grab sampler Not available Not available 12.0 - 27.8 Not applicable Data logger Not available Not available ns en Manganese Mn Not available Not available Not available Co Magnesium Mg Page 62 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:22 O-Phosphate 0.02 -0.03 0.03 0.02 - 0.06 Not applicable Grab sampler Not available Not available Co ns en to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . *Results shown above were compiled from EPA report printed December 2005 entitled “Water Quality in the Suir/Barrow/Nore Estuary and Waterford Harbour - 2005”. Sampled in June, July and September 2005, min and max values from 6 samples listed for water quality at the New Ross bridge sampling location No. 10, for the above parameters only. Page 63 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:22 Table I.4 (i) GROUNDWATER QUALITY Cadmium Cd Chromium Cr Chloride Cl Copper Cu Cyanide Cn, total Iron Fe Lead Pb Magnesium Mg Manganese Mn Mercury Hg Nickel Ni Potassium K Sodium Na Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available 6.200 Not available Not available 2.795 Not available Not available Not available Not available se . Not applicable Not available ot he Not available to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny Residue on evaporation (180oC) Calcium Ca Not available Not available 1257 1062 ns en Dissolved oxygen DO Analysis method / technique Not applicable Co Electrical Conductivity (µS/cm) Ammoniacal nitrogen NH4-N Normal Analytical Range ru (Sheet 1 of 2) Monitoring Point/ Grid Reference: _________N/A___________________ Parameter Results Sampling (mg/l) method (composite Date: 05/03/2007 etc.) Not applicable Not applicable Water Source GS2 GS4 Not applicable Not applicable Not available pH 6.93 6.98 Not Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Temperature available 3.900 Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available 2.880 Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Page 64 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:22 GROUNDWATER QUALITY (SHEET 2 OF 2) Parameter Results (mg/l) Date: 05/03/2007 Not applicable GS4 Analysis method / technique Not applicable Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available 256.00 304.00 142.00 Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available 13.7 842.19 Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available Not available Not available Not applicable Not applicable Not available Not available Not available 15.5 711.54 to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru . se 366.00 428.00 135.00 ns en Phosphate PO4 Sulphate SO4 Zinc Zn Alkalinity (as CaCO3) Hardness (mg/l CaCO3) Turbidity (NTU) Total organic carbon TOC Total oxidised nitrogen TON Arsenic As Barium Ba Boron B Fluoride F Phenol Phosphorus P Selenium Se Silver Ag Nitrite NO2 Nitrates –NO2 Total Dissolved Solids Faecal coliforms ( /100mls) Total coliforms ( /100mls) Water level (m OD) GS2 Normal Analytical Range Not available Co Water Source Sampling method (composite, dipper, etc.) Note: It must be noted that the above groundwater parameters were chosen for potentially extracting and using water for the cooling Tower as well as for drinking water purposes only. No testing for hydrocarbon or other parameters listed above would have been carried out. Page 65 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:22 TABLE I.4 (ii): LIST OF OWNERS/FARMERS OF LAND Land Owner Townlands where landspreading Map Reference Fertiliser P requirement for each farm ns en not applicable Co Total P requirement of the client List to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . *NMP must take account of on-farm slurry Page 66 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:22 TABLE I.4 (ii): LANDSPREADING Land Owner/Farmer______not applicable_________________________ Map Reference______not applicable_________________ Soil P Test Mg/l Date of P test Crop P Required (kg P/ha) Volume of On-Farm Slurry Returned (m3/ha) Estimated P in On-Farm Slurry (kg P/ha) (b) P Applied Volume to be (kg P/ha) Applied (m3/ha) Total Volume of imported slurry per plot (m3) . (a) Usable Area (ha) se Total Area (ha) to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru Field ID Co ns en TOTAL VOLUME THAT CAN BE IMPORTED ONTO THE FARM: kg P/m3 Concentration of P in landspread matterial - Concentrarion of N in landspread material - kg N/m3 Page 67 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:22 Table I.7 (i) Ambient Noise Assessment ot to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny 64 68 48 ns en E 271062 N 125726 Co Location 1: Location 2: Location 3: Location 4: 2. NOISE SENSITIVE LOCATIONS Location 1: NM2 Location 2: Location 3: Location 4: he ru se . Third Octave analysis for noise emissions should be used to determine tonal noises National Grid Sound Pressure Levels (dB) Reference (6N, 6E) L(A)eq L(A)10 L(A)90 1. SITE BOUNDARY NOTE: All locations should be identified on accompanying drawings. Page 68 of 68 EPA Export 25-07-2013:22:01:22
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