Irish Industrial Explosives

Irish Industrial ExplosivesAnnual Environmental Report 2009

March 2010

DOCUMENT CONTROL SHEET

Client Irish Industrial Explosives

Document Title Annual Environmental Report 2009

Document No. MDE0966Rp0001F01

DCS TOC Text List of Tables List of Figures No. of Appendices This Document

Comprises 1 1 61 1 - -

Rev. Status Author(s) Reviewed By Approved By Office of Origin Issue Date

F01 Final Caitriona Reilly Paul Chadwick Niamh Joyce West Pier 31/03/10

Annual Environmental Report 2009

Irish Industrial Explosives

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This Annual Environmental Report (AER) for Irish Industrial Explosives (IIE), Enfield presents environmental management information for the period 1st January 2009 to the 31st of December 2009. The format of the report follows guidance issued by the Environmental Protection Agency and presents information on environmental performance.

IIE is a manufacturer and supplier of explosive products and accessories to the Irish quarry, mining and civil engineering industries. The manufacturing site itself consists of a number of segregated storage and production units. The majority of the production areas are surrounded by constructed embankments. Additional activities on the site include administration, vehicles maintenance and wash-down, and burning of explosives packaging wastes. The normal working hours at the facility are between 8am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday. At all times, there is a 24-hour Garda/Army presence on the site for security reasons.

In accordance with the Environment, Health and Safety policy for IIE, an Environmental Management System (EMS) is maintained. The EMS ensures that the company achieves best practice in the area of environmental management and compliance. The EMS incorporates procedures of operational activities on site, training and awareness, reporting and an Environmental Management Programme. Through the on-going achievement and reviewing of the objectives and targets, IIE aim to achieve environmental improvements.

A brief summary of the compliance of the site throughout 2009 is presented below:

The results of the surface water monitoring indicate that the levels of pollutants are broadly in line with those detected in 2008. There are no specific limits for surface water in the licence.

In summary, groundwater trends are largely in line with previously determined trends in 2008. The results of the metals analysis for 2009 indicate that Barium, Cadmium, Iron, Nickel and Zinc recorded levels above the Interim Guideline Values. Calcium, Potassium and orthophosphate exceeded their respective IGV’s.

SVOC’s in groundwater were found to be below the laboratory limit of detection for the majority of compounds. All parameters with the exception of 2,4-Dinitrotoluene, 2,6-Dinitrotoluene, o-Toluidine during the first bi-annual monitoring event were below the laboratory detection at 3 locations. During the second bi-annual monitoring event, 3&4-Methylphenol and Phenacetin were detected in addition to the parameters detected in the first bi-annual event. There are no specific limits for groundwater in the licence.

Monitoring of boiler emissions indicate levels are significantly lower than the relevant guidelines for oil boilers. There are no licence limits stated for these boilers.

All noise levels were found to be below the daytime LAeq limit of 55 dB (100% compliance). In general, the low noise levels obtained reflect the rural area and the lack of significant noise sources within the IIE facility.

In general the quantity of waste sent off site (both hazardous and non-hazardous) is lower than the previous year. In 2008 a major site clean up at the facility resulted in higher waste quantities at the site. Waste volumes returned to normal levels in 2009.

Use of natural resources (oil, electricity and water) have noted decreases in usage since the previous year. Electricity usage has decreased by 10% and there has been a 16% reduction in metered water usage at the site since 2008.


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There were no environmental complaints in 2009. There was one environmental incident in 2009. This related to a spill of antifreeze, which occurred at the Matrix plant chillers due to the valves being connected incorrectly. The operator noticed immediately and the spill was contained and cleaned with spill kits.

The EPA issued the site with a formal non-compliance in 2009 during an announced site inspection relating to Condition 9.4.6 of the licence, integrity testing of all bunds on site.

Further details of these compliance issues are presented within this report. In addition, details of the environmental management of the site are also included.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.......................................................................................................................... I1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................ 1

1.1 REPORT OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................... 1

1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION........................................................................................................... 1

1.3 DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES ............................................................................................. 2

1.3.1 Emugel ............................................................................................................. 2

1.3.2 Ammogex (ANFO)............................................................................................ 2

1.3.3 Emulsion Matrix Production.............................................................................. 3

1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM......................................................................... 4

2 SUMMARY OF EMISSIONS AND WASTE TRANSFERS........................................................ 82.1 SURFACE WATER MONITORING ........................................................................................ 8

2.1.1 Discussion of Surface Water Montioring ........................................................ 10

2.2 GROUNDWATER MONITORING......................................................................................... 11

2.2.1 Major Anions/Cations ..................................................................................... 15

2.2.2 Metals ............................................................................................................. 17

2.2.3 Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOC’s)................................................ 24

2.3 EMISSIONS TO AIR.......................................................................................................... 25

2.4 NOISE & VIBRATION EMISSIONS...................................................................................... 26

2.4.1 Survey Results ............................................................................................... 26

2.4.2 Boundary Locations (NE1 – NE5) .................................................................. 26

2.4.3 Noise Sensitive Location (NE6)...................................................................... 27

2.4.4 Vibration ......................................................................................................... 28

2.4.5 Tonal Noise .................................................................................................... 28

2.5 WASTE GENERATION ..................................................................................................... 29

2.5.1 Hazardous Waste Generation........................................................................ 29

2.5.2 Non-Hazardous Waste Generation ................................................................ 31

2.6 ENERGY USAGE............................................................................................................. 33

2.7 WATER USAGE ............................................................................................................ 34

2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS........................................................................................... 36

2.9 ENVIRONMENTAL EXPENDITURE ..................................................................................... 37

2.10 SUMMARY OF EMISSIONS AND WASTE TRANSFER............................................................ 38

3 MANAGEMENT OF THE ACTIVITY........................................................................................ 453.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME REPORT FOR 2009 ................................... 45

3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME PROPOSAL 2010 ...................................... 52


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LIST OF TABLES

Table 1.4.1: Proposed Environmental Education and Training for 2010. ............................................... 6

Table 2.1.1: Surface Water Analysis ....................................................................................................... 9

Table 2.2.1: Groundwater Monitoring Well Location & Sampling Frequency ....................................... 11

Table 2.2.2: Bi-monthly Groundwater Monitoring Analysis ................................................................... 12

Table 2.2.3: Bi-annual Groundwater Monitoring Analysis ..................................................................... 13

Table 2.2.4: Bi-annual Groundwater Monitoring Major Cation & Anion analysis .................................. 14

Table 2.2.5: Bi-annual Groundwater Monitoring Heavy Metals analysis .............................................. 16

Table 2.2.6: Bi-annual Groundwater Monitoring Semi Volatile Organic Compounds (sVOC’s) Analysis........................................................................................................................................................ 18

Table 2.3.1: Boiler Service Reports....................................................................................................... 25

Table 2.3.2: Boiler Emissions Summary Data....................................................................................... 25

Table 2.4.1: Noise Monitoring Locations ............................................................................................... 26

Table 2.4.2: Survey Results for Boundary Locations ............................................................................ 26

Table 2.4.3: Survey Results for Nearest Noise Sensitive Location....................................................... 27

Table 2.5.1: Waste Contractors & Final Disposal/Recovery Sites used by IIE for Hazardous Waste .. 29

Table 2.5.2: Hazardous Waste Disposal Off-site .................................................................................. 30

Table 2.5.3: Burning of Explosives Waste............................................................................................. 30

Table 2.5.4: Non-hazardous Waste Generation.................................................................................... 31

Table 2.5.5: Summary Waste Statistics for IIE for 2009 ....................................................................... 32

Table 2.6.1: Diesel Usage for 2009....................................................................................................... 33

Table 2.6.2: Electricity Usage................................................................................................................ 33

Table 2.6.3: Water Usage 2009 ............................................................................................................ 35

Table 2.7.1: Environmental Incidents 2009........................................................................................... 36


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Table 2.7.2: Environmental Non-Compliances 2009............................................................................. 36

Table 2.8.1: Environmental Expenditure for 2009................................................................................. 37

Table 3.1.1: Review of Objectives and Targets for 2009 ...................................................................... 46

Table 3.2.1: Proposed Objectives and Targets for 2010....................................................................... 53


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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 REPORT OVERVIEW

This Annual Environmental Report (AER) for Irish Industrial Explosives presents information for the period from the 1st January 2009 to 31st December 2009.

Integrated Pollution Prevention Control (IPPC) Licence Register Number:

P0055-01

Principal Class of Activity: 5.17.0 Chemicals - The production of explosives

Name and Location of the Site: Irish Industrial Explosives Clonagh, Enfield,Co. Meath

The report format follows the Guidance Note for Annual Environmental Reporting and the Annex for AER/PRTR Reporting issued by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Section 1 provides a brief description on the activities of IIE and also provides details on the existing Environmental Management System in place.

Section 2 presents summary information on self-monitoring data, energy and water consumption, waste management, environmental incidents and complaints for the 2009 calendar year. Also included are copies of the relevant PRTR Emissions and Waste Transfers summary tables.

Section 3 presents information on environmental management at the site including a review of progress on the Environmental Management Programme (EMP) for 2009; it’s update for 2010 and the Targets and Objects for 2009 (review) and 2010 (proposed).

1.2 SITE DESCRIPTION

Irish Industrial Explosives is situated in a rural area in the townland of Clonagh, two miles south of Enfield, Co. Meath (Grid Ref: E279200, N236900).

The company is involved in the manufacturing of explosives and the site covers an area of approximately 40 hectares. The site consists of a number of segregated storage and production units, connected by a tar macadam road network. The majority of the production areas are surrounded by constructed embankments. Additional activities on the site include administration, vehicle maintenance and wash-down and a segregated area for the controlled burning of explosives packaging wastes.

The staff employed at the IIE manufacturing site are involved in production operation, maintenance, security, office based and management. The transport and logistics section is centralised at the manufacturing site.

The normal working hours at the facility are between 8am and 4.30pm Monday to Friday. At all times there is a 24-hour Garda/Army presence on-site for security reasons.


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1.3 DESCRIPTION OF ACTIVITIES

There are currently 3 explosive products manufactured at the IIE facility:

Emugel (cartridged emulsion)

Ammogex (ANFO)

Emulsion Matrix

An outline of the process description for each product is described below.

1.3.1 Emugel

Emugel is a cartridge-gassed emulsion. The process is carried out on one shift, 8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Production Process:

The Emugel production process is a mixing process with no chemical reactions taking place. The process involves producing an emulsion that consists of a fuel phase made from mineral oil, wax, paraffin and emulsifier blended with an oxidizer phase, which consists of ammonium nitrate, sodium nitrate, water and citric acid in a high shear mixer. This is mixed in a hopper. The emulsion is blended with aluminium granules, which are added for blast factor. The emulsion is pumped to a cartridging machine. Prior to cartridging, a sodium nitrite solution-gassing agent is added to the emulsion flow and blended using an industry standard blender. The emulsion is cartridged into a cylindrical polythene package. The temperature of the product is 85-95°C and is transported via conveyor belt to cooling baths prior to packaging.

Raw Materials:

Ammonium Nitrate (1 tonne) non-returnable polythene lined, woven polypropylene bags. Sodium Nitrate (1 tonne) non-returnable polythene lined, woven polypropylene bags. Aluminium powder (500kg or 1000kg) in polythene lined, woven polypropylene bags. Paraffin wax packed in polythene sacks (25kg), shrink-wrapped on pallets. Microcrystalline Wax in polythene sacks (25kg), shrink-wrapped on pallets. Acetic Acid Powder in polythene sacks (25kg), shrink-wrapped on pallets. SMIS Emulsifier in polythene returnable IBC’s (Industrial Bulk Containers). Sodium Nitrite solution in polythene returnable IBC’s.

Packaging of Product:

The final product is 2.5kg in weight and is packaged in cardboard boxed, with 10 explosives in a box. Boxes are palletised, shrink-wrapped and transported to the magazines for storage.

125 layflat and SWS Polythene. Corrugated cardboard cases. Self adhesive tape, Aluminium clips, labels and 0.091” diameter wire

1.3.2 Ammogex (ANFO)

Ammogex is the current product name for the ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) product and is suitable for use in dry hole blasting. Ammogex is a relatively free-flowing material consisting of white


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prills and having a distinctive fuel oil (diesel) smell. It is unsuitable for use in wet holes as it is soluble in water. The process is carried out on one shift, 8.00am - 4.00pm, and production is run subject to demand.

Production Process:

The manufacture of Ammogex is purely a mixing process and does not entail any chemical reaction. It involves the spraying of ammonium nitrate with fuel oil to produce an ammonium nitrate fuel oil mixture. On completion of this production process, the Ammogex product is packaged in 25kg strong paper sacks with plastic lining, and is stored at magazines at various locations around the site.

Raw Materials:

Ammonium Nitrate (1000kg), non-returnable polypropylene bags. Diesel oil (Bulk).


Printed paper sacks Stitching thread purchased as required. Multi journey PVC containers (500kg). 20 pallet-wrap.

1.3.3 Emulsion Matrix Production

This has a product name of Kemex. Kemex is a site manufactured explosive. The non-explosive materials are transported in a specifically designed pumptruck, a Mobile Explosives Manufacturing Unit (MEMU). The MEMU is a road-going vehicle fitted with tanks to hold materials (emulsion phase and a solid constituent) which, when mixed and sensitised, produce a blasting explosive. This is used for the on-site mixing of blasting explosive. The production process involves mixing concentrated ammonium nitrate solution with a mineral oil (with emulsifying agent) to make an emulsion matrix. Alternatively, a solution of ammonium nitrate is made by dissolving ammonium nitrate prills in water and adding Thiourea.

Raw Materials:

Ammonium Nitrate (1 tonne) non-returnable polythene lined, woven polypropylene bags Mineral Oil, stored in bunded tank at the Matrix Plant. Thiourea (50kg), pallet-wrapped on 1 tonne pallets on the Ammonium Nitrate storage pad. Sorbitan Isostearate (200kg), Metal Drums stored in a bunded area. Sodium Nitrite. Acetic Acid.


No Packaging. The product is stored in a bunded tank before pumping to the delivery vehicle, a MEMU.


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1.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

Irish Industrial Explosives Ltd has implemented an EMS to enable a systematic and documented approach to environmental performance and improvement. It is based on ISO 14001, which requires a system of continuous improvement and ties in with the existing ISO quality system in the plant.

Irish Industrial Explosives Ltd is developing an EMS and it is hoped to implement the EMS in line with the requirements of ISO 14001 in 2011.

The actual Environmental Management System consist of:

Environmental Policy

Environmental Manual (procedures, work instructions, records, programmes and plans)

Identification of environmental aspects, and evaluation of their significance.

Objectives and programs for achieving environmental targets (EMP updated annually)

Compliance with legal and other regulatory requirements.

Audits, management reviews, and continuous improvement.

The goal of the Irish Industrial Explosives Ltd EMS is to improve its environmental performance, focusing on:

Air emissions

Hazardous and non hazardous waste generation

Energy usage reduction

Process water usage

Groundwater monitoring

Surface water monitoring

Organisational chart and responsibilities of the environmental management structure at Irish Industrial Explosives are presented in the organisational chart presented in Figure 1.4.1.


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Staff ResponsibilitiesSHE Manager Overall management of all environmental issues on-site.

Ensure that all conditions of the Integrated Pollution Control Licence are adhered to. Ensure that the EMS is integrated into the day-to-day running of the plant and that all activities on-site are carried out in conjunction with the protocols adopted in the environmental policy.

Logistics Manager Implement any environmental objectives and targets that the SHE Manager delegates on him/her. Ensure that all activities carrying out onsite for all employees are in conjunction with the protocols adopted in the environmental policy.

Production Manager Overseeing in conjunction with security on-site that all unloading and loading of chemicals on-site is carried with due regard to all environmental/health and safety requirements.

DGSA/Laboratory Technician Overseeing the waste management and disposal programme on site

Departmental environmental training is given based on the environmental aspects of individual departments, together with specialised environmental training for those with specific tasks, which may affect the environment. During 2009 a restructuring programme took place within the company. As a result all training was put on hold until the restructuring was complete. This restructuring programme was completed in Quarter 3/Quarter 4 of 2009. The proposed training schedule for 2010 is presented in table 1.4.1 below.

Table 1.4.1: Proposed Environmental Education and Training for 2010.

Staff Training/Awareness Content Course Provider

Forklift personnel Chemical Storage-EHS Training External

All personnel Site Energy Efficiency Training In house

All personnel Waste Management In house

All personnel Introduction to EMS (ISO 14001) In house

All personnel Energy awareness and management In house

Truck Drivers Spill clean-ups fuel, oil and products In house


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2 SUMMARY OF EMISSIONS AND WASTE TRANSFERS

This section presents summary information on environmental monitoring, water and energy consumption and incidents and complaints at Irish Industrial Explosives. Interpretation of the summary information and data for all environmental self-monitoring is presented.

2.1 SURFACE WATER MONITORING

There are no emissions to surface water at the IIE facility. Surface water monitoring is carried out every two months at five locations (SW1 - SW5) at the facility. Monitoring is also carried out at two additional locations, upstream and downstream of the River Blackwater. The results of the surface water sampling carried out during 2009 are detailed in Table 2.1.1.

The results of the surface water monitoring indicate that the levels of pollutants are broadly in line with those detected in 2008.


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Table 2.1.1: Surface Water Analysis

SamplingPoint Date pH Temp Conductivity Dissolved

Oxygen Ammonical

Nitrogen as N

Nitrate as

NO3

Ammoniaas NH3

(pHunits) (°C) ( S/cm) (ppm) (mg/l) (mg/l) (mg/l)

09/04/09 7.2 - 701 0.7 0.6 <2.5 <1.2 22/04/09 9.97 11.32 623 - 0.8 <2.5 <1.2 04/06/09 7.67 18.8 815 2.88 0.5 <2.5 0.614/07/09 6.98 17.7 872 6.88 <0.3 <2.5 <0.4 17/09/09 6.66 12.8 914 8.76 <0.3 <2.5 <0.4

SW1

17/11/09 7.2 11.0 391 6.81 <0.3 10.6 <0.4 09/04/09 7.5 - 392 6.1 <0.3 <2.5 2.022/04/09 10.97 10.44 407 2.49 <0.3 <2.5 2.704/06/09 5.75 12.0 511 6.65 <0.3 <2.5 0.414/07/09 7.06 14.3 285 1.25 0.3 14.4 0.417/09/09 7.49 11.3 578 5.62 0.6 <2.5 0.7

SW2

17/11/09 7.6 12.5 484 4.24 <0.3 28.5 <0.409/04/09 - - - - - - - 22/04/09 - - - - - - - 04/06/09 - - - - - - - 14/07/09 - - - - - - - 17/09/09 - - - - - - -

SW3

17/11/09 - - - - - - - 09/04/09 7.5 - 710 3.8 <0.3 37.8 <1.2 22/04/09 6.51 9.46 671 1.70 <0.3 - 3.404/06/09 7.67 14.1 905 3.31 0.8 38.1 0.914/07/09 7.20 13.8 972 6.21 <0.3 20.7 <0.4 17/09/09 6.72 11.8 1063 12.60 1.5 - 1.8

SW4

17/11/09 8.66 10.0 553 6.88 <0.3 14.6 <0.4 09/04/09 7.9 - 715 7.7 <0.3 34.8 <1.2 22/04/09 7.21 9.68 717 1.67 <0.3 39.7 <1.2 04/06/09 7.66 15.2 915 5.60 2.2 22.6 2.714/07/09 7.16 13.4 878 2.61 <0.3 17.6 <0.4 17/09/09 6.93 11.0 1039 13.06 1.8 33.0 2.2

SW5

17/11/09 8.45 9.5 526 8.29 <0.3 13.7 <0.4 09/04/09 7.9 - 542 7.4 <0.3 19.3 <1.2 22/04/09 11.31 10.38 488 0.47 <0.3 18.8 <1.2 04/06/09 7.71 23.4 879 4.76 <0.3 15.7 0.414/07/09 7.29 15.9 420 5.65 0.5 21.5 0.617/09/09 7.15 12.8 719 12.51 <0.3 11.9 <0.4

River Blackwater Upstream

(0060 Bishop’s Chair Br) 17/11/09 7.3 12.3 253 8.10 <0.3 15.8 <0.4

09/04/09 8.2 - 626 8.9 <0.3 9.3 <1.2 22/04/09 7.18 10.66 550 1.13 <0.3 8.5 <1.2 04/06/09 7.85 18.8 922 6.56 <0.3 8.7 0.414/07/09 7.40 15.1 608 6.52 <0.3 7.2 <0.4 17/09/09 6.48 12.9 814 13.74 <0.3 7.3 <0.4

River Blackwater

Downstream (0100

Johnstown Bridge) 17/11/09 7.7 12.3 334 7.93 <0.3 6.4 <0.4

EU Surface Water

Quality Standard 1

5.5-9.0 - 1000 >3 - - -

EQS for Aquatic

Environment 5.5-9.0 - 1000

50% of samples

>9mg/l O2

20 g/l as Ammonium

or 0.02 mg/l

50mg/l

20 g/l or 0.02 mg/l

Note 1: EU Surface Water Quality Standard


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2.1.1 Discussion of Surface Water Monitoring

Surface water samples for monitoring events in 2009 recorded pH levels ranging between 5.75 and 11.31. pH levels were within the EQS guideline range of 5.5 to 9.0 at all locations with the exception of the second bi-monthly monitoring event in April, where there were 3 exceedances of the guideline values at SW1, SW2 and the River Blackwater Upstream (0060 Bishop’s Chair Br).

Electrical Conductivity levels for all monitoring events were within the EQS Guideline Value of 1000 μs/cm at all surface water monitoring locations, with the exception of SW4 and SW5. The EQS guideline value was exceeded at these two locations during the fifth bi-monthly monitoring event in September 2009.

Ammonical nitrogen was detected above the laboratory detection limit of 0.3 mg/l in all samples, which exceeded the EQS of 0.02 mg/l. It should be noted that the laboratory detection limit of 0.3 mg/l is above the EQS of 0.02 mg/l. Ammonia as NH3 exceeded the EQS of 0.02 mg/l in all samples. It should be noted that the laboratory detection limit of 0.4 mg/l is above the EQS of 0.02 mg/l.

Nitrate concentrations as NO3 were in compliance with the EQS guideline value of 50 mg/l at all locations with concentrations ranging from <2.5 mg/l to 39.7 mg/l.


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2.2 GROUNDWATER MONITORING

There are no direct emissions to groundwater at the IIE facility. There are a total of eleven boreholes at the facility (95-1 to 95-7, 97-4 to 97-6 and 98-1) and monitoring is carried out bi-annually at these boreholes. Bi-monthly monitoring is also carried out at 95-2, 95-4 and 95-5 to monitor for a reduced series of parameters. Sampling frequencies of each borehole are summarised in Table 2.2.1.

Table 2.2.1: Groundwater Monitoring Well Location & Sampling Frequency

Borehole ID Location Description Sampling Frequency 95-1 Alongside road at Entrance to IIE Site Bi-annual 95-2 Adjacent to Emugel Production Unit/Burn area Bi-monthly/Bi-annual 95-3 Adjacent to Storage Area M9 Bi-annual 95-4 Adjacent to Eastern Boundary of the site Bi-monthly/Bi-annual 95-5 Adjacent to the Ammonium Nitrate storage area Bi-monthly/Bi-annual 95-6 Located to the rear of Compressor/Boiler Building Bi-annual 95-7 Concrete well located to the rear of the pump house Bi-annual

97-4 Located North-East of the historical DNT drum storage area Bi-annual

97-5 Adjacent to Ammonium Nitrate storage area Bi-annual 97-6 Adjacent to Ammonium Nitrate storage area Bi-annual 98-1 Along Eastern Boundary of the site Bi-annual

Monitoring well 95-6 is required to be monitored as part of the bi-annual groundwater requirements of the IPPC licence; however this groundwater well could not be located due to overgrown vegetation in the area.

The results of the bi-monthly monitoring are presented in Tables 2.2.2 and the bi-annual results are presented in Tables 2.2.3 to 2.2.7. The bi-annual analysis includes major anions and cations, heavy metals and semi volatile organic compounds (sVOC’s). All results are compared to the EPA Interim Guideline Values as outlined in “Towards Setting Guidelines for the Protection of Groundwater” (EPA, 2004). These interim guideline values take into account a number of existing standards such as drinking water standards. In general, the interim guideline value is based on the most stringent value of the drinking water standard or the EQS for the aquatic environment/dangerous substances where appropriate. These are not limits applicable to the site and are used in this report as comparative guidelines.


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Table 2.2.2: Bi-monthly Groundwater Monitoring Analysis

Borehole ID Date

pH(pH

units)Conductivity

( S/cm)AmmonicalNitrogen as

N

Nitrate (as NO3)

mg/l

Sulphate (as SO4)

mg/l

Ammonia(as NH3)

mg/l09/04/09 7.1 1000 32.5 3.4 154 4222/04/09 6.39 1019 44.2 9.7 180 4804/06/09 7.4 1290 37.7 3.9 215 45.7 14/07/09 7.02 1303 27.4 11.7 192 32.917/09/09 7.0 1236 28.8 <2.5 132 34.8

95-2

17/11/09 7.26 920 17.4 76.6 62 21.109/04/09 7.8 642 0.4 <2.5 68 <1.2 22/04/09 7.97 565 1.5 <2.5 71 <1.2 04/06/09 6.91 549 0.3 2.5 59 0.3614/07/09 7.32 845 1.7 2.7 60 2.017/09/09 6.97 811 <0.3 <2.5 45 <0.4

95-4

17/11/09 7.05 749 3.3 <2.5 43 4.009/04/09 7.2 1060 33.8 55.1 164 4122/04/09 7.39 961 44.1 42.6 163 4004/06/09 6.95 1156 33.5 73.8 163 40.614/07/09 6.85 1317 28.9 58.9 149 34.717/09/09 6.57 1340 34.1 66.2 147 41.3

95-5

17/11/09 7.5 1213 32.9 59.7 147 39.9Interim

GuidelineValue

>6.5 and<9.5

1000 S/cm0.12 mg/l

(asammonium)

25 mg/l 200 mg/l 0.15 mg/l

(asammonium)

The results of the bi-monthly analysis show that the conductivity results at 95-2 and 95-5 are above the EPA’s Interim Guideline value on some occasions. Sulphate analysis at 95-2 were above the Interim guideline value of 200 mg/l on one occasions, however the results returned to levels within the guideline value on subsequent monitoring occasions. The results of this monitoring indicate levels broadly in line with those detected in 2008 with elevated concentrations in nitrate levels observed at 95-2 and 95-5.


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Table 2.2.3: Bi-annual Groundwater Monitoring Analysis

Borehole ID Date

pH(pH

units)Conductivity

( S/cm)COD (mg/l)

AmmonicalNitrogen

(as N mg/l

Nitrate (asNO3mg/l)

Sulphate (as SO4)

mg/l

Ammonia(as NH3)

mg/l

04/06/09 7.39 725 <8 <0.3 <2.5 38 <0.4 95-1 17/11/09 7.6 751 - <0.3 <2.5 33 <0.4 04/06/09 3.81 1290 62 37.7 3.9 215 45.795-2 17/11/09 7.26 920 104 17.4 76.6 62 21.1 04/06/09 6.92 614 <8 <0.3 <2.5 13 <0.4 95-3 17/11/09 7.51 596 <20 <0.3 <2.5 17 <0.4 04/06/09 6.91 549 34 <0.3 <2.5 59 <0.4 95-4 17/11/09 7.05 749 62 3.3 <2.5 43 4.004/06/09 6.95 1156 31 33.5 73.8 163 40.6 95-5 17/11/09 7.5 1213 89 32.9 59.7 147 40.0 04/06/09 - - - - - - - 95-6 17/11/09 - - - - - - - 04/06/09 - - - - - - - 95-7 17/11/09 7.8 647 - <0.3 <2.5 12 <0.4 04/06/09 7.38 664 <8 0.6 2.8 24 0.797-4 17/11/09 7.4 914 43 4.4 16.8 78 5.304/06/09 7.12 805 46 2.0 <2.5 73 2.497-5 17/11/09 7.4 801 352 5.1 18.9 47 6.204/06/09 7.25 902 41 0.5 27.6 126 0.6 97-6 17/11/09 7.4 897 781 <0.3 14.2 120 <0.4 04/06/09 7.24 624 29 <0.3 <2.5 <5 <0.4 98-1 17/11/09 7.6 693 601 <0.3 <2.5 7 <0.4

InterimGuideline

Value

>6.5 and<9.5

1000 - 0.12 25 200 0.15(as

ammonium)

pH levels are all within the recommended range specified by the EPA with the exception of 95-2 which recorded a level below the IGV during the first bi-annual monitoring event. Subsequent pH levels at this location during the second bi-annual monitoring event were within the IGV range. Slightly elevated conductivity levels were detected at boreholes 95-2, 95-5, 97-4 and 97-6 but all other boreholes are within the recommended level.

The COD results increased at all boreholes from the first to the second biannual round.

All boreholes display levels of Ammonia (as NH3) that are above the IGV for ammonium. Nitrate has been recorded as NO3 for direct comparison against the EPA Interim Guideline Value. Nitrate as NO3was recorded above the IGV of 25 mg/l at 95-2, 95-5 and 97-6. All other locations recorded levels below the IGV. Nitrate levels have reduced slightly in groundwater locations 95-5 and 97-6 since the first biannual monitoring event in June 2009, although significantly increased levels have been recorded in 95-2.

The levels of pollutants show similar trends to those observed in 2008. Elevated levels of pollutants were observed in all monitoring wells. As with the bi-monthly monitoring trends (Table 2.2.2) there is some observed decrease in nitrate levels across the boreholes from the first to the second biannual event.


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Table 2.2.4: Bi-annual Groundwater Monitoring Major Cation & Anion analysis

Borehole ID Date Calcium,

(Total as Ca) mg/l

Magnesium, (Filtered as Mg)

mg/l

Potassium,(Filtered as K)

mg/l

Sodium,(Filtered as Na)

mg/l

Phosphate, (Ortho as P)

mg/l04/06/09 109 27 0.74 9.6 <0.1 95-1 17/11/09 105 25.8 <0.11 4.4 <2.5 04/06/09 194 9.66 1.71 25 <0.1 95-2 17/11/09 154 3.62 <0.11 10 <0.1 04/06/09 166 12 0.73 14 <0.1 95-3 17/11/09 103 8.95 <0.11 8.2 <0.1 04/06/09 131 18 1.22 11 <0.1 95-4 17/11/09 125 15.5 <0.11 4.7 <0.1 04/06/09 165 19 4.92 15 <0.1 95-5 17/11/09 162 16.7 1.54 8.6 <0.1 04/06/09 - - - - -95-6 17/11/09 - - - - -04/06/09 - - - - -95-7 17/11/09 81 25 <0.11 4.6 <2.5 04/06/09 96 26 1.10 13 <0.1 97-4 17/11/09 131 27.3 <0.11 8.1 <0.1 04/06/09 248 22 6.05 11 <0.1 97-5 17/11/09 107 15.6 1.66 4.8 <0.1 04/06/09 442 42 2.57 15 <0.1 97-6 17/11/09 164 30.4 <0.11 9.6 <0.1 04/06/09 243 26 1.28 13 <0.1 98-1 17/11/09 140 27.9 <0.11 7 <0.1

InterimGuideline Value 200 50 5 150 0.03


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Calcium concentrations (Total as Ca2+) were in compliance with the interim Guideline Value of 200 mg/l at all groundwater monitoring locations during the first biannual monitoring event in June 2009 with the exception of 3 locations, 97-5, 97-6 and 98-1, which recorded elevated levels since the previous bi-annual monitoring event in November ‘08. During the second bi-annual monitoring event of 2009, calcium concentrations were in compliance at all groundwater monitoring locations and concentrations decreased in monitoring wells 97-5, 97-6 and 98-1.

Magnesium concentrations, as Mg2+ for 2009 are in compliance with the IGV of 50 mg/l at all groundwater monitoring locations.

Potassium concentrations as K+ were above the Interim Guideline Value of 5 mg/l at 97-5 during the first bi-annual monitoring event, which recorded an elevated value of 6.05 mg/l. All other groundwater locations were below the IGV. Concentrations were below the IGV during the second bi-annual monitoring event.

Sodium concentrations, as Na+ for 2009 at all groundwater locations are in compliance with the IGV of 150 mg/l. The results are consistent with the results from the previous bi-annual monitoring event.

Orthophosphate levels, as PO43-, exceeded the laboratory detection limit of 0.1 mg/l at 95-1 and 95-7

during the second bi-annual monitoring event. It should be noted that the laboratory limit of detection for orthophosphate exceeds the IGV of 0.03 mg/l. These results are consistent with the previous bi-annual monitoring event of November 2008.


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Table 2.2.5: Bi-annual Groundwater Monitoring Heavy Metals analysis

Borehole ID Parameter Date Interim Guideline

Value 95-1 95-2 95-3 95-4 95-5 95-6 95-7 97-4 97-5 97-6 98-104/06/09 <20 21 <20 <20 21 - - 24 <20 <20 21 Aluminium, Filtered as Al μg/l 17/11/09 200 <20 <20 <20 <20 <20 - <20 <20 <20 <20 <20 04/06/09 155 159 57 68 64 - - 21 185 164 274 Barium, Filtered as Ba μg/l 17/11/09 100 114 81 30 61 51 - <1 23 148 128 218 04/06/09 <300 <300 <300 <300 <300 - - <300 <300 <300 <300 Boron, Filtered as B μg/l 17/11/09 1000 493 <300 <300 <300 <300 - 450 <300 <300 <300 <300 04/06/09 <0.3 0.7 <0.3 0.4 3.0 - - 1.0 7.8 0.3 <0.3 Cadmium, Filtered as Cd μg/l 17/11/09 5 <0.3 0.4 <0.3 <0.3 4.3 - <0.3 <0.3 1.2 <0.3 <0.3 04/06/09 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 - - <1 <1 <1 <1 Chromium, Filtered as Cr μg/l 17/11/09 30 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 - <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 04/06/09 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 - - <1 <1 <1 <1 Copper, Filtered as Cu μg/l 17/11/09 30 <1 <1 <1 <1 <1 - <1 3 2 <1 <1 04/06/09 2.53 0.231 <0.03 0.031 <0.03 - - <0.03 <0.03 0.076 <0.03 Iron, Filtered as Fe mg/l 17/11/09 0.2 <0.03 0.099 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 - <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 <0.03 04/06/09 <2 6 <2 3 4 - - 3 5 5 5 Lead, Filtered as Pb μg/l 17/11/09 10 <2 <2 <2 <2 6 - <2 <2 <2 <2 <2 04/06/09 28 10 11 19 20 - - 27 22 32 31 Magnesium, Filtered as Mg

μg/l 17/11/09 50 25.8 3.62 8.95 15.5 16.7 - 25 27.3 15.6 30.4 27.9 04/06/09 7.6 12.8 10.1 12.9 100.3 - - 24.0 49.9 18 5.4 Nickel, Filtered as Ni μg/l 17/11/09 20 58.6 5.1 2.7 6 99 - <0.9 38.4 36.6 9.7 10.1 04/06/09 16 34 14 14 119 - - 69 57 25 11 Zinc, Filtered as Zn μg/l 17/11/09 100 <2 4 <2 <2 133 - <2 78 11 <2 <2

Note 1 Figures in Bold exceed guideline values


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The results of the metals analysis for 2009 indicate that Barium, Cadmium, Iron, Nickel and Zinc have recorded levels above the Interim Guideline Values. All other parameters were in compliance with the recommended IGV’s.

During 2008, all boreholes displayed an elevated aluminum level during the first bi-annual monitoring event, which was not consistent with previous findings in 2007, and the second bi-annual event of 2008. Aluminum concentrations for 2009 were below the IGV of 200 g/l at all borehole locations.

In 2009 elevated levels of Barium were been detected at 95-1, 95-2, 97-5, 97-6 and 98-1. This is consistent with the findings in 2008. The Barium concentrations have shown a decrease in concentration from the first bi-annual monitoring event in June to the second bi-annual monitoring event in November 2009.

Iron concentrations above the IGV was detected at boreholes 95-1 and 95-2 during the first bi-annual monitoring event. This is consistent with 2008, where elevated iron was detected at 95-2. During the second bi-annual monitoring event, iron concentrations were below the IGV.

Nickel concentrations above the IGV was detected at boreholes 95-1, 95-5, 97-4 and 97-5. This is consistent with the results from 2008. The concentrations at 95-5 and 97-5 decreased from the first bi-annual monitoring event in June 2009. The concentrations at 95-1 and 97-4 noted an increase from the first bi-annual monitoring event.

Zinc levels indicate a decrease since 2008 where two boreholes (95-5 and 97-4) indicated elevated levels above the IGV to only 95-5 showing elevated levels in 2009. The zinc concentrations noted a decrease from the first biannual monitoring event in June 2009 to the second bi-annual monitoring event in November 2009.

All other parameters are below their respective recommended IGV for groundwater.


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Table 2.2.6: Bi-annual Groundwater Monitoring Semi Volatile Organic Compounds (sVOC’s) Analysis

Borehole ID

Parameter Date 95-1 95-2 95-3 95-4 95-5 95-6 95-7 97-4 97-5 97-6 98-1

Interim EPA Guideline Values (Units as indicated)

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0Phenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 0.5 μg/l

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Aniline 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2-Picoline 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2-Chlorophenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 200 μg/l

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 1,3-Dichlorobenzene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 1,4-Dichlorobenzene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Benzyl Alcohol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 1,2-Dichlorobenzene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 10 μg/l

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2-Methylphenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 bis-(2-Chloroisopropyl)-ether 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 3&4-Methylphenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 20 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Acetophenone 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 n-Nitroso-di-n-propylamine 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 20 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 o-Toluidine 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 13 <1.0 <1.0 1.3 <1.0 <1.0 -

Hexachloroethane 04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -


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Borehole ID

Parameter Date 95-1 95-2 95-3 95-4 95-5 95-6 95-7 97-4 97-5 97-6 98-1


17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Nitrobenzene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 10 μg/l

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 N-Nitrosopiperidine 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Isophorone 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2-Nitrophenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Benzoic Acid 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2,4-Dimethylphenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 bis-(2-Chloroethoxy)-methane 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 bis-(2-Chloroethyl)-ether 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2,4-Dichlorophenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 1,2,4-Trichlorobenzene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Naphthalene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 4-Chloroaniline 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2,6-Dichlorophenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Hexachlorobutadiene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 0.10 μg/l

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 n-Nitrosodibutylamine 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -


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Borehole ID

Parameter Date 95-1 95-2 95-3 95-4 95-5 95-6 95-7 97-4 97-5 97-6 98-1


04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 4-Chloro-3-methylphenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2-Methylnaphthalene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 1,2,4,5-Tetrachlorobenzene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Hexachlorocyclopentadiene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2,4,6-Trichlorophenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 200 μg/l

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2,4,5-Trichlorophenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2-Chloronaphthalene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2-Nitroaniline 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Dimethyl Phthalate 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 3300 - - 68 30 <1.0 <1.0 2,4-Dinitrotoluene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 4900 <1.0 940 21 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Acenaphthylene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 3-Nitroaniline 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Acenaphthene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 4-Nitrophenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Dibenzofuran 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

2,6-Dinitrotoluene 04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 3300 220 110 <1.0 <1.0 -


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Borehole ID

Parameter Date 95-1 95-2 95-3 95-4 95-5 95-6 95-7 97-4 97-5 97-6 98-1


17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 4400 <1.0 790 87 <1.0 <1.0 04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2,4-Dinitrophenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Pentachlorobenzene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 1,2-Diphenylhydrazine 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 1-Naphthylamine 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2-Naphthylamine 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2,3,4,6-Tetrachlorophenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Diethyl Phthalate 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 4-Chlorophenyl Phenyl Ether 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Fluorene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 4-Nitroaniline 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 2-Methyl-4,6-dinitrophenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 diphenylamine&diphenylnitrosam 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Phenacetin 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 8 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 4-Bromophenyl Phenyl Ether 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Hexachlorobenzene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 0.03 μg/l


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Parameter Date 95-1 95-2 95-3 95-4 95-5 95-6 95-7 97-4 97-5 97-6 98-1


04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 4-Aminobiphenyl 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Pentachlorophenol 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Phenanthrene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Anthracene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 10,000 μg/l

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Carbazole 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Di-n-butyl Phthalate 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Fluoranthene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Benzidine 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Pyrene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Dimethylaminoazobenzene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 n-Nitrosodimethylamine 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Butyl Benzyl Phthalate 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 3,3-Dichlorobenzidine 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Benzo(a)anthracene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Chrysene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

bis-(2-Ethylhexyl)-phthalate 04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -


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Parameter Date 95-1 95-2 95-3 95-4 95-5 95-6 95-7 97-4 97-5 97-6 98-1


17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Di-n-octyl Phthalate 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Benzo(b)fluoranthene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 0.5 μg/l

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Benzo(k)fluoranthene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 0.05 μg/l

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 7,12-Dimethylbenz(a)anthracene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Benzo(a)pyrene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 0.01μg/l

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 3-Methylcholanthrene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Indeno(1,2,3-c,d)pyrene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 0.05 μg/l

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Dibenz(a,h)anthracene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 -

04/06/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 - - <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 Benzo(g,h,i)perylene 17/11/09 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 <1.0 0.05 μg/l

Note 1 Figures in Bold exceed laboratory limit of detection (<1.0 μg/l)


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2.2.3 Semi-Volatile Organic Compounds (SVOC’s)

SVOC’s were found to be below the laboratory limit of detection (1.0 g/l) for the majority of compounds.

During the first bi-annual monitoring event in June 2009, all parameters with the exception of 3 parameters (2,4-Dinitrotoluene, 2,6-Dinitrotoluene and o-Toluidine) were below the laboratory detection at 3 locations.

During the second bi-annual monitoring event in November 2009, all parameters with the exception of 5 parameters ((3&4-Methylphenol, o-Toluidine, 2,4-Dinitrotoluene, 2,6-Dinitrotoluene and Phenacetin). These parameters were recorded above the laboratory limit of detections at 3 locations.

Concentrations of 2,4-Dinitrotoluene and 2,6-Dinitrotoluene were above the laboratory limits of detection at 95-5, 97-4 and 97-5 during 2009. Concentrations of o-Toluidine above the laboratory limit of detection were detected at 95-5 during the first bi-annual monitoring event in June 2009 and at 95-5 and 97-5 in November 2009.

Concentrations of 2,4-Dinitrotoluene were detected at 3 no. groundwater wells (95-5, 97-4 and 97-5) at concentrations ranging from 21 g/l to 4900 g/l during the second bi-annual monitoring event in November 2009. Results from the previous bi-annual monitoring event in June indicate that 2,4-Dinitrotoluene has increased from 3300 g/l to 4900 g/l at 95-5 and from 68 g/l to 940 g/l at 97-4. The levels have decreased from 30 g/l to 21 g/l at 97-5 during the second bi-annual monitoring period.

Concentrations of 2,6-Dinitrotoluene were detected at all 3 no. groundwater wells at concentrations ranging from 87 to 4400 g/l during the second bi-annual monitoring event. Results from the first bi-annual monitoring event in June indicate that 2,6- Dinitrotoluene have increased from 3300 g/l to 4400 g/l at 95-5 and from 220 g/l to 790 g/l at 97- 4. The levels have decreased from 110 g/l to 87 g/l at 97-5 during the second bi-annual monitoring event.

During the second bi-annual monitoring event, concentrations of Phenacetin (8 g/l) and were 3&4-Methylphenol (20 g/l) recorded at concentrations above the laboratory limit of detection at 95-5 only. No detections were recorded in the remaining monitoring locations.

The increased concentration of 3&4-Methylphenol, 2,4-Dinitrotoluene, 2,6-Dinitrotoluene and Phenacetin recorded in the above mentioned monitoring locations during the second bi-annual monitoring event are likely to be resultant from a series of investigation trial pits that were undertaken between the 11th and 16th November 2009 in the vicinity of these locations. These trial pits may have disturbed potential sources of contamination within the soils and may have impacted on the surrounding groundwater quality.

The location of the 3-groundwater wells, 95-5, 97-4 and 97-5, which have detected concentrations of 2,4-Dinitrotoluene, 2,6-Dinitrotoluene and o-Toluidine are in close proximity to each other and located in the vicinity of the ammonium nitrate storage. The detection of these compounds is consistent with the activities of the facility.


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2.3 EMISSIONS TO AIR

In accordance with Condition 5 of the IPPC licence, emissions to atmosphere are managed to ensure that no odour nuisance occurs beyond the site boundary.

The only direct emissions from the facility arise from the operation of two oil boilers at the facility, which are detailed below, and from the burning of explosive wastes in accordance with best practice for the explosives industry.

There are two oil boilers at the facility. A new boiler was installed in 2007 (23/4345) at the facility and this is the primary boiler with the remaining boiler in place as a stand-by (23/4584). Each boiler was serviced once during 2009. The results of the service are detailed in Table 2.3.1.

Table 2.3.1: Boiler Service Reports

BoilerNo. Date Firing

Rate Temp Efficiency

(%) CO

(ppm)CO2(%)

O2(%)

NOx(ppm)

Low Fire 156 86.7 0 12 4.7 67 Mid Fire 186 83.7 0 9.8 7.7 76 23/4345 12/11/09 High

Fire 195 84.8 1 11.8 5.0 92

Low Fire 163 84.8 2 9.6 7.9 - Mid Fire 186 83.3 2 9.4 8.3 66 23/4584 13/11/09 High

Fire 199 83.9 0 10.9 6.2 84

Averaged data for emissions from each boiler are presented in Table 2.3.2. This data is compared with the TA Luft Guidelines for oil-fired boilers. In addition, this data is used to determine the mass emissions per annum from the boilers for the PRTR reporting.

Table 2.3.2: Boiler Emissions Summary Data

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)Boiler No. Conc. (mg/m3) Mass Emissions

(kg/annum)1Conc. (mg/m3) Mass Emissions

(kg/annum) 23/4345 1 1.7 78 143 23/4584 2 3.4 75 137

TA Luft Guideline2 150 - 500 - Note 1. Mass emissions determined assuming working hours 08:00-16:00 hours Monday to

Friday, 52 weeks of year and assuming boilers operating 23/4345 at 100% of duration. Assumed volumetric flow is 500m3/hour based on temperature buoyancy.

2. TA Luft Guidelines for Air Emissions (German Government Guidelines 2002)


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2.4 NOISE & VIBRATION EMISSIONS

In compliance with condition 3.2 of the company’s IPPC licence, the company is required to ensure that “sound pressure levels measured at the nearest noise sensitive locations shall not exceed the specified sound pressure limit value by more than 2dB(A)”. A daytime limit of 55dB(A) is specified in Schedule 2 (i) Noise.

2.4.1 Survey Results

The noise monitoring locations are detailed in Table 2.4.1 below.

Table 2.4.1: Noise Monitoring Locations

Location Description

NE1 Northern boundary of the site- located near storage area M8

NE2 Eastern boundary of the site – located near surface water monitoring location SW3

NE3 Western boundary of the site – located at the site entrance

NE4 North Western boundary of the site – located near storage area M12

NE5 Southern boundary of the site – located near the Emugel Production Plant

NE6 Nearest Noise Sensitive location – located along local road before entrance to the IIE facility

2.4.2 Boundary Locations (NE1 – NE5)

The results of the daytime noise survey at the 5 boundary locations for 2009 during normal daytime activities are presented in Table 2.4.2 below. Night-time noise measurements were not carried out, as the site does not operate at night-time, therefore no night-time monitoring was deemed to be required.

Table 2.4.2: Survey Results for Boundary Locations

Location StartTime

FinishTime LAeq LAmax LAmin LA10 LA90 Notes

NE1 13:50 14:09 46.8 66.2 - 49.8 32.6

Overcast (Light Breeze) - rustling foliage & background birdsong, site vehicles audible in distance, forklift close by at magazine M9 moving boxes was dominant noise source during measurement, car passed by close to meter

NE2 14:22 14:37 39.1 64.0 30.2 41.3 32.9

Light drizzle - background birdsong & rustling foliage, sheep audible in neighbouring field to site, tractor audible off-site in distance, no site activities audible

NE3 15:48 16:03 49.0 71.1 33.2 46.3 36.5Light drizzle - rustling foliage, some banging noise audible from the Emugel Production area was


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Location StartTime


dominant noise source during measurement along with passing vehicles, 2 cars passed by close to the meter

NE4 14:49 15:09 42.0 61.9 27.7 40.6 31.5

Dry/Calm - background birdsong & rustling foliage, aircraft audible overhead during measurement, site vehicles from IIE audible in distance

NE5 15:14 15:31 43.0 64.2 30.1 44.5 35.7

Dry/Calm - background birdsong & grasshoppers audible, dominant noise sources during measurement included a forklift passing by close to meter at Emugel building and radio audible from Emugel building

The daytime noise levels at the boundary locations ranged from 39.1 to 49.0 dB LAeq. The lowest recorded LAeq was at NE2, which is located at the eastern boundary of the site, which is a considerable distance away from the influence of road traffic. The highest recorded LAeq was at NE3, which is located at the western boundary of the site, at the entrance to the site. Site vehicles and employee vehicles entering and exiting the site are likely to influence the noise levels at this location.

The daytime background noise levels measured ranged from 31.5 to 36.5 dB LA90. The LA90 is the noise level exceeded for 90% of the measurement period. This is normally used to measure background noise. The recorded LA90 levels indicate that the level of background noise at the IIE site is low, which reflects the rural nature of the area and the lack of significant noise sources within the IIE facility.

Schedule 2(i) of Licence P0055-01 states that noise from scheduled activities sets a limit of 55dB LAeqfor the daytime period (08:00 - 22:00 hrs) and 45dB LAeq during the night-time period (22:00 -08:00 hrs) at noise sensitive locations. Noise levels measured at the boundary locations NE1 to NE5 were below the EPA daytime limit of 55dB LAeq.

2.4.3 Noise Sensitive Location (NE6)

The results of the daytime noise survey at the nearest noise sensitive location for 2009 during normal daytime activities are presented in Table 2.4.3 below. Night-time noise measurements were not carried out, as the site does not operate at night-time, therefore no night-time monitoring was deemed to be required.

Table 2.4.3: Survey Results for Nearest Noise Sensitive Location

Location StartTime


NE6 16:10 16:25 54.3 75.2 31.8 54.1 35.3

Overcast/Showers – background birdsong & rustling foliage, dogs barking from front of garden of the residential property, vehicles audible in distance, dominant noise sources during measurement was passing vehicles, jeep passed by close to the meter (x2), car passed by close to the meter


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The daytime noise level recorded at the noise sensitive location (NE6) was 54.3dB LAeq, which is below the EPA daytime limit of 55dB LAeq. The dominant noise source observed at this location during the measurement period was the passing of traffic along the road entering/exiting the IIE facility.

Other noise sources included background birdsong and rustling foliage. This is reflected in the low LA90value of 35.3dB, which was recorded. The LA10 recorded value of 54.1dB is the noise level, which is exceeded for 10% of the measurement period. This is normally used to measure road traffic noise.

2.4.4 Vibration

No blasting was carried out in 2009; therefore no vibration monitoring was required.

2.4.5 Tonal Noise

Tonal analysis was carried out at NE6. No tonal or impulsive noise was detected at NE6 either audibly or through technical examination of the octave band analysis graph of the noise measurement. See Figure 1 for details of the octave band analysis graph of the noise measured at the nearest noise sensitive receptor (NE6).

Figure 1: 1/3 Octave band analysis (NE6)

1/3 Octave Band Analysis at Noise Sensitive Location (NE6)

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2.5 WASTE GENERATION

IIE maintains records of waste generated on-site in accordance with Condition 6 of the IPPC Licence. This section presents details on waste quantities and types at the facility and represents the waste management record for the site as prescribed under Condition 6 of the IPPC licence.

2.5.1 Hazardous Waste Generation

The main types of hazardous waste generated on-site in 2009 included lead batteries, wastes containing oil, sludge containing used coated aluminium powder, oil containing sodium nitrite and sodium thiocyanate and construction material containing asbestos, which are collected for recovery/disposal off-site. Open burning of explosives waste in a designated burn area is carried out in accordance with the Federation of European Explosives Manufacturers. The facility aims to reduce the quantities of hazardous waste generated and treated off-site, and to effectively recover and recycle this waste where technically feasible. The details of the approved contractors, which are used for the disposal of such wastes, are provided in Table 2.5.1 below.

Table 2.5.1: Waste Contractors & Final Disposal/Recovery Sites used by IIE for Hazardous Waste

Waste Type Primary Waste

Contractor DisposalMethod Final Disposal/Recovery Sites

Licence/PermitDetails

Oil containing sodium nitrite &

sodium thiocyanate

Enva Ireland Limited R1 Lindenschmidt KG E97 095037,

Germany

Sludge containing used coated

powder

Enva Ireland Limited R1 Lindenschmidt KG E97 095037,

Germany

Lead Batteries Enva Ireland Limited R4 Campine, Belgium MLAV/05-

173/GVDAWastes containing

OilEnva Ireland

Limited R4 MSM, Waterford WCPMH/2001/60b

Construction Materials containing asbestos

RiltaEnvironmental

Ltd.D15 Rilta Environmental, Dublin

W0192-02, Dublin

WCP DC-09-1192-01

Energel

Emugel

Matrix

Kemegel

Black Powder

Detonators

- D10

Incineration in accordance with the Federation of European Explosives Manufacturers in a designated burn area on the site

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The individual quantities of waste generated, and the permit collection details of the waste contractor are provided in Tables 2.5.2 to 2.5.4.


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Table 2.5.2: Hazardous Waste Disposal Off-site

Waste Type EWCCode Date Quantity

(tonnes) Primary Waste Contractor

& Permit Details Oil containing sodium nitrite

& sodium thiocyanate

13 01 13 14/05/09 2.43

Sludgecontaining

used coated powder

11 01 09 14/05/09 2.66

Wastes containing oil 16 07 08 10/08/09 0.07

LeadBatteries 16 06 01 10/08/09

0.35(570 Batteries in 1m3 HDPE box)

Enva Ireland Limited WCP DC-08-1116-01

Construction materials containing asbestos

17 06 05 16/04/09 3.9 Rilta Environmental Limited WCP DC-09-1192-01

Total Hazardous Waste Off-site 9.41

2.5.1.1 Burning of Explosives Waste

Condition 6.2 of the IPPC licence states that waste explosives and explosives contaminated waste shall be treated on site by burning, (as recommended by the Federation of European Explosives Manufacturers). A log of the burning of explosives waste is now maintained and a summary of this log for the 2009 AER reporting period is presented in Table 2.5.3 below.

Table 2.5.3: Burning of Explosives Waste

Energel Emugel Matrix Kemegel BlackPowder Detonators

EWCCode 16 04 03

Comments

Date tonnes

January 0.309 0.07

Energel Redundant Stock & Emugel Contaminated

Plastic

February 0.233 0.25 Emugel & Black

Powder Redundant stock

March 0.13 0.025 0.135

Black Powder Redundant stock &

Emugelcontaminated plastic

April 0.082 0.055


& contaminated Matrix

May 0.128 Emugelcontaminated plastic


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Energel Emugel Matrix Kemegel BlackPowder Detonators

EWCCode 16 04 03

Comments

Date tonnes

June 0.104 0.055 Emugelcontaminated plastic

July 0.091 0.23 0.002

Contaminated Matrix, Kemegel

contaminated boxes & Emugel

contaminated plastic

August 0.142 0.03

Contaminated Matrix & Emugel

contaminated plastic & out of spec

cartridges

September 0.29 0.07


& out of spec cartridges

October 0.093 0.095 0.0003


& Detonators Redundant stock

November 0.307 0.028


& Part cartridges, Kemegel

contaminated boxes

December 0.269 0.1 Emugel

contaminated plastic & Part cartridges,

Total 0.309 1.939 0.66 0.030 0.385 0.0003

Total 3.32 tonnes

2.5.2 Non-Hazardous Waste Generation

The quantity of non-hazardous waste generated in 2009 is provided in Table 2.5.4. Scrap Metal, packaging waste and pallets were all collected for recycling off-site. A truck wash facility is in operation at the site, which is an enclosed unit, with the water from the interceptor collected by an approved contractor. Irish Industrial Explosives is a member of Repak, the voluntary initiative between industry and the Department of the Environment designed to meet industry’s producer responsibilities obligations under the EU directive on packaging and packaging waste (94/62/EC) and the subsequent Waste Management (Packaging) Regulations 1997.

Table 2.5.4: Non-hazardous Waste Generation



& Permit Details 20/03/09 9.0 Sewage

Sludge 20 03 04 13/11/09 9.0

John F. Costigan WCP/KE/189C/03B


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& Permit Details Total Sewage Sludge 18.0

22/01/09 7.76

18/03/09 7.04

21/05/09 7.12

05/08/09 6.38

06/08/09 5.66

21/09/09 3.74

01/12/09 6.46

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16/12/09 1.36

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Office Waste etc.

Total Packaging 45.52

Midland Waste Disposal Waste Permit No: WCP

MH2001/04D Waste Licence 131-2

24/03/09 1220 03 99

10/12/09 6 Truck wash

water

Total Wash water 18

Boyne Waste Services Waste Collection Permit:

WCP/MH/09/0024/01

TimberWaste 20 01 38 21/04/09 3.82

SteelWaste 20 01 40 20/04/09 4.22

MixedConstruction & Demolition

Waste

19 09 04 16/04/09 10.2

Panda Recycling Waste Collection Permit:

WCP/KE/01C/05CWaste Licence W0140-03 Waste Permit WRP 021/2

Non-Hazardous Waste Generation 99.76

A summary of the waste statistics for 2009 are presented in Table 2.5.5 and illustrated in Figure 1 below. In 2008 a major site clean up occurred at the facility, which resulted in higher quantities of waste sent off site. It was anticipated that waste volume would return to normal levels in 2009 with future reduction based on the EMS policy. From Table 2.5.5, it is evident that the quantity of waste sent off site (both hazardous and non-hazardous) is lower than the quantities in 2008. Construction material containing asbestos was removed by an approved authorised contractor during 2009. This material originated from the demolition of the former canteen building.

Table 2.5.5: Summary Waste Statistics for IIE for 2009

2008 2009Source Quantity (tonnes)

Hazardous Waste Off Site 48.43 9.41 Hazardous Waste On Site (Burning) 2.20 3.32

Non-Hazardous Waste Off Site 127.22 99.76


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2.6 ENERGY USAGE

The summary details of the motor diesel for transport and for production are summarised in Table 2.6.1 below.

Table 2.6.1: Diesel Usage for 2009

Date Motor Diesel for Transport (tonnes)

Diesel for Production (tonnes)

From 01/01/08 to 31/12/08 62 163 tonnes

Electricity usage for the site was calculated from ESB utility bills. Table 2.6.2 details the energy consumption at the facility for the period January to December 2009.

Table 2.6.2: Electricity Usage

Consumption Period Electricity Usage 2008 (Megawatts)

Electricity Usage 2009 (Megawatts)

January 95.825 95.555

February 100.714 81.249

March 97.894 86.656

April 100.657 77.913

May 94.528 94.528

June 82.201 75.856

July 77.911 70.972

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Consumption Period Electricity Usage 2008 (Megawatts)

Electricity Usage 2009 (Megawatts)

August 81.705 75.884

September 74.966 73.332

October 81.037 79.388

November 91.561 81.942

December 87.505 80.442

Total Electricity Usage MWh 1066.504 973.717

Figure 2 below illustrates the Electricity consumption for the IIE site for 2008 and 2009. The trend illustrates that Electricity consumption for the site has decreased since 2008, with an overall reduction of 10%.

2.7 WATER USAGE

Table 2.6.3 details the water consumption at the facility for 2009. The source of this total water consumption data is from a meter operated by Kildare County Council. There has been a 16% reduction in water usage from 2008.

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Table 2.6.3: Water Usage 2009

2008 2009

Meter Reading Consumption (m3) Consumption (m3) Details

01/10/08 – 31/03/09 2036 1018

01/04/09 – 30/09/09 494 1163

Total Water Usage 2530 m3 2181 m3

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2.8 ENVIRONMENTAL INCIDENTS

All Environmental incidents and complaints are recorded in Industry Safe, safety management software and are actioned for corrective action.

There were no environmental complaints in 2009. There was one environmental incident recorded in 2009. This incident occurred at the Matrix plant chillers. The details are provided in Table 2.7.1 below.

Table 2.7.1: Environmental Incidents 2009

Date Incident Root Cause Corrective Action Preventative Action

Feb 13th

2009 1 tonne spillage of anti-freeze

Valves connected incorrectly, excess anti-freeze spilled onto concrete ground

Spill cleaned with spill kit

Education and awareness

training/toolbox talk

The EPA issued the site with a formal non-compliance in 2009 during an announced site inspection in 2009. The details are in Table 2.7.2 below.

Table 2.7.2: Environmental Non-Compliances 2009

Date Non-Compliance Root Cause Corrective Action

18/08/09

Non-compliance

with condition 9.4.6

Licensee unsure if regular integrity testing on all bunded areas is being carried out

Carry out integrity testing of all bunds on site. Provide the EPA with a list of all bunds on site.


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2.9 ENVIRONMENTAL EXPENDITURE

The environmental expenditure for the year 2009 at Irish Industrial Explosives is listed below.

Table 2.8.1: Environmental Expenditure for 2009

Details Cost €

Environmental Fees to EPA 9,804

Waste Disposal 40,694

Repak Fees 5,000

Consultancy & Monitoring 48,610

Total Costs €104,108


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2.10 SUMMARY OF EMISSIONS AND WASTE TRANSFER

A summary of the emissions and Waste Transfer statistics for IIE in 2009 are presented in the following pages. This data is taken from the AER/PRTR Reporting Workbook.

Sheet : Facility ID Activities AER Returns Worksheet 26/2/2010 14:43

| PRTR# : P0055 | Facility Name : Irish Industrial Explosives Ltd. | Filename : P0055_2009(1).xls | Return Year : 2009 |

Version 1.1.10REFERENCE YEAR 2009

1. FACILITY IDENTIFICATIONParent Company Name Irish Industrial Explosives Ltd.

Facility Name Irish Industrial Explosives Ltd.PRTR Identification Number P0055

Licence Number P0055-01

Waste or IPPC Classes of ActivityNo. class_name

5.3

The manufacture by way of chemical reaction processes of organic or organo-metallic chemical products other than those specified in paragraph 5.2 and not included in paragraphs 5.12 to 5.17.

Address 1 ClonaghAddress 2 EnfieldAddress 3 Co. KildareAddress 4

Country IrelandCoordinates of Location -6.80843 53.3774

River Basin District IEEANACE Code 2051

Main Economic Activity Manufacture of explosivesAER Returns Contact Name Niamh Joyce

AER Returns Contact Email Address [email protected] Returns Contact Position EHS Manager

AER Returns Contact Telephone Number 046-9541086AER Returns Contact Mobile Phone Number

AER Returns Contact Fax Number 046-9541383Production Volume 0.0

Production Volume UnitsNumber of Installations 0

Number of Operating Hours in Year 0Number of Employees 0

User Feedback/CommentsWeb Address http://www.iie-online.com/

2. PRTR CLASS ACTIVITIESActivity Number Activity Name50.1 General

3. SOLVENTS REGULATIONS (S.I. No. 543 of 2002)Is it applicable? No

Have you been granted an exemption ?If applicable which activity class applies (as per

Schedule 2 of the regulations) ?Is the reduction scheme compliance route being

used ?

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SECTION A : SECTOR SPECIFIC PRTR POLLUTANTS

QUANTITY

No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

* Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button

SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTS

QUANTITY23/4345 23/4584

No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 Emission Point 2 T (Total) KG/YearA (Accidental) KG/Year

F (Fugitive) KG/Year

08 Nitrogen oxides (NOx/NO2) E Estimate 143.0 137.0 280.0 0.0 0.002 Carbon monoxide (CO) E Estimate 1.7 3.4 5.1 0.0 0.0


SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (As required in your Licence)

QUANTITY

Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0


Additional Data Requested from Landfill operators

Landfill: Irish Industrial Explosives Ltd.Please enter summary data on the quantities of methane flared and / or utilised

additional_pollutant_no T (Total) kg/Year M/C/E Method CodeDesignation or

DescriptionFacility Total Capacity m3

per hourTotal estimated methane generation (as per

site model) 0.0 N/AMethane flared 0.0 0.0 (Total Flaring Capacity)

Methane utilised in engine/s 0.0 0.0 (Total Utilising Capacity)Net methane emission (as reported in Section

A above) 0.0 N/A

Method Used

Method Used

RELEASES TO AIRPOLLUTANT METHOD

Method Used

POLLUTANT

RELEASES TO AIR

RELEASES TO AIRMETHOD

POLLUTANT METHODMethod Used

For the purposes of the National Inventory on Greenhouse Gases, landfill operators are requested to provide summary data on landfill gas (Methane) flared or utilised on their facilities to accompany the figures for total methane generated. Operators should only report their Net methane (CH4) emission to the environment under T(total) KG/yr for Section A: Sector specific PRTR pollutants above. Please complete the table below:


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NOTE: No direct releases to waters from the IIE facility in 2009

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SECTION A : SECTOR SPECIFIC PRTR POLLUTANTS Data on ambient monitoring of storm/surface water or groundwater, conducted as part of your licence requirements, should NOT be submitted under AER / PRTR Reporting as th

QUANTITY



SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTS

QUANTITY



SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence)

QUANTITY



Method Used

POLLUTANTMethod Used

POLLUTANT

POLLUTANTRELEASES TO WATERS

Method Used

RELEASES TO WATERS

RELEASES TO WATERS


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NOTE: No direct releases to wastewater or sewer from the IIE facility in 2009

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SECTION A : PRTR POLLUTANTS

QUANTITY



SECTION B : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence)

QUANTITY



OFFSITE TRANSFER OF POLLUTANTS DESTINED FOR WASTE-WATER TREATMENT OR SEWER

OFFSITE TRANSFER OF POLLUTANTS DESTINED FOR WASTE-WATER TREATMENT OR SEWER

Method Used

Method Used

POLLUTANT METHOD

POLLUTANT METHOD


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NOTE: No direct releases to land from the IIE facility in 2009

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SECTION A : PRTR POLLUTANTS

QUANTITY

No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year0.0 0.0 0.0


SECTION B : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence)

QUANTITY

Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year0.0 0.0 0.0



RELEASES TO LAND

RELEASES TO LAND



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Sheet : Treatment Transfers of Waste AER Returns Worksheet 29/3/2010 20:17

5. ONSITE TREATMENT & OFFSITE TRANSFERS OF WASTE | PRTR# : P0055 | Facility Name : Irish Industrial Explosives Ltd. | Filename : P0055_2009(1).xls | Return Year : 2009 | 30/03/2010 11:215 21 19

Quantity(Tonnes per

Year)

Haz Waste : Name and Licence/Permit No of Next

Destination Facility Non Haz Waste: Name and Licence/Permit No of

Recover/Disposer

Haz Waste : Address of Next Destination Facility

Non Haz Waste: Address of Recover/Disposer

Name and License / Permit No. and Address of Final Recoverer /

Disposer (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY)

Actual Address of Final Destination i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY)

Transfer DestinationEuropean Waste

Code Hazardous Quantity T/Year Description of Waste

WasteTreatmentOperation M/C/E Method Used

Location of Treatment Name and Licence / Permit No. of Recoverer / Disposer / Broker Address of Recoverer / Disposer / Broker Name and Address of Final Destination i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY) Licence / Permit No. of Final Destination i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY)

Within the Country 20 03 04 No 18.0 Sewage Sludge D9 M Weighed Offsite in IrelandJohn F. Costigan,WCP/KE/189C/08B

Cadamstown,Broadford,Co.Kildare,.,Ireland

Within the Country 20 01 01 No 45.52 Paper/Cardboard (Office) R3 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland

Midland Waste Disposal,WL 131-2 Permit WCP/MH2001/04D

Proudstown Road,Navan,Co. Meath,.,Ireland

Within the Country 20 03 99 No 18.0 Truck Wash Water D9 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland

Boyne Waste Services,WCP/MH/09/0024/01

Rathdrinagh,Beauparc,Navan,Co. Meath,Ireland

Within the Country 16 04 03 Yes 0.309 Energel D10 M Weighed Onsite in IrelandIrish Industrial Explosives,P0055-01

Clonagh,Enfield,Co.Meath,.,Ireland

Irish Industrial Explosives,P0055-01,Clonagh,Enfield,Co.Meath,.,Ireland


Within the Country 16 04 03 Yes 1.939 Emugel D10 M Weighed Onsite in IrelandIrish Industrial Explosives,P0055-01




Within the Country 16 04 03 Yes 0.66 Matrix D10 M Weighed Onsite in IrelandIrish Industrial Explosives,P0055-01




Within the Country 16 04 03 Yes 0.03 Kemegel D10 M Weighed Onsite in IrelandIrish Industrial Explosives,P0055-01




Within the Country 16 04 03 Yes 0.385 Black Powder D10 M Weighed Onsite in IrelandIrish Industrial Explosives,P0055-01




Within the Country 16 04 03 Yes 0.0003 Detonators D10 M Weighed Onsite in IrelandIrish Industrial Explosives,P0055-01




To Other Countries 13 01 13 Yes 2.43Oil containing sodium nitrite & sodium thyiocyanate R1 M Weighed Abroad

Enva Ireland Limited,WCP/DC/08/1116/01

Clonminam Industrial Estate,Portlaoise,Co.Laois,.,Ireland

Lidenschmidt KG,E97 095037,Kreuztal-Krombach,South-Westphalia,.,.,Germany

Kreuztal-Krombach,South-Westphalia,.,.,Germany

To Other Countries 11 01 09 Yes 2.66Sludge containing used coated powder Aluminium R1 M Weighed Abroad

Enva Ireland Limited,WCP/DC/08/1116/01


Lidenschmidt KG,E97 095037,Kreuztal-Krombach,South-Westphalia,.,.,Germany

Kreuztal-Krombach,South-Westphalia,.,.,Germany

To Other Countries 16 06 01 Yes 0.35 Lead Batteries R4 M Weighed AbroadEnva Ireland Limited,WCP/DC/08/1116/01


Campine NV,MLAV/05-173/GVDA,Nijverheidsstraat,2,Beerse,B-2340,Belgium

Nijverheidsstraat,2,Beerse,B-2340,Belgium

Within the Country 16 07 08 Yes 0.07 Wastes containing oil R4 M Weighed Offsite in IrelandEnva Ireland Limited,WCP/DC/08/1116/01


Within the Country 17 06 05 Yes 3.9Construction materials containing asbestos from demolition of canteen building D15 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland

RiltaEnvironmental,WCP/DC/09/1192/01

402 Greenogue Business Park,Rathcoole,Co.Dublin,.,Ireland

Rilta Environmental,W0192-02,402 Greenogue Business Park,Rathcoole ,Co. Dublin,.,Ireland

402,Rathcoole ,Co. Dublin,.,Ireland

Within the Country 20 01 38 No 3.82 Timber Waste R1 M Weighed Offsite in IrelandPanda ,Waste Licence W0140-03 WRP 021/2

Beauparc Business Campus,Navan,Co.Meath,.,Ireland

Within the Country 20 01 40 No 4.22 Steel Waste R4 M Weighed Offsite in IrelandPanda ,Waste Licence W0140-03 WRP 021/2


Method Used

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Quantity(Tonnes per

Year)

Haz Waste : Name and Licence/Permit No of Next

Destination Facility Non Haz Waste: Name and Licence/Permit No of

Recover/Disposer

Haz Waste : Address of Next Destination Facility

Non Haz Waste: Address of Recover/Disposer

Name and License / Permit No. and Address of Final Recoverer /

Disposer (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY)

Actual Address of Final Destination i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY)

Transfer DestinationEuropean Waste

Code Hazardous Quantity T/Year Description of Waste

WasteTreatmentOperation M/C/E Method Used

Location of Treatment Name and Licence / Permit No. of Recoverer / Disposer / Broker Address of Recoverer / Disposer / Broker Name and Address of Final Destination i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY) Licence / Permit No. of Final Destination i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY)

Method Used

Within the Country 19 09 04 No 10.2 Mixed Construction & Demolition Waste D15 M Weighed Offsite in IrelandPanda ,Waste Licence W0140-03 WRP 021/2


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3 MANAGEMENT OF THE ACTIVITY

This section of the AER presents an update on work achieved and work planned at the facility in achieving continual environmental improvement.

Continual improvement is managed through the Environmental Management Programme (EMP) as a requirement of the IPPC licence. The Environmental targets and progress for 2009 is detailed in this section. In addition to achieving continual improvements, the objectives and targets for 2010 are also presented in this section.

The Environmental Management Programme (EMP) ensures that the requirements of the EHS Policy are met. The EMP documents the strategy for achieving the planned objectives and targets and will:

Identify specific actions which are required to ensure that environmental objectives are achieved

Assign appropriate responsibilities for achieving each environmental objective and Set deadlines for achieving the various environmental objectives.

The EMP is prepared, reviewed and updated annually to account for yearly improvements resulting from the introduction of the objectives and targets programme, and to ensure that new developments or products are covered and are maintained within the scope of the environmental management system.

3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME REPORT FOR 2009

All environmental monitoring as specified in the IPPC licence took place in 2009.

A review of the status of the individual objectives and targets for 2009, previously reported in the EMP for 2008 are outlined in Table 3.1.1.


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Table 3.1.1: Review of Objectives and Targets for 2009

Environmental Aspect: Environmental Management System

Objective Target PersonResponsible Action Status

Continual Environmental Improvement through the Environmental Management System (EMS)

Maintain, update and further develop the EMS for the facility

Niamh Joyce

Review the current EMS and update procedures

Work towards achieving ISO 14001 certification of the EMS by 2010

Ongoing


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Environmental Aspect: Emissions Control & Monitoring


Achieve compliance with the IPPC licence, and where possible achieve more than the minimum requirements, demonstrating continual improvement year on year

Niamh Joyce

Measure site environmental performance through the requirements of the IPPC licence

Set Environmental Performance Indicator (EPI’s) targets and monitor site data against EPI’s targets to show continual improvement

Achieve Compliance with the requirements of IPPC licence

Reduce the number of environmental incidents and complaints by following all standard operating procedures

Niamh Joyce Follow all site procedures to minimise impacts to the environment Achieved


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Environmental Aspect: Emissions to Air


Remove asbestos which has been identified in the Canteen building, and ensure that no material becomes friable

Ed Claffey Asbestos will be removed by an approved

and licensed contractor, and disposed of appropriately.

Achieved

Minimise emissions to atmosphere

Minimise SOx, NOx and CO emissions from boilers Ed Claffey

Annual maintenance of boilers and emission testing to be undertaken and records to be maintained.

Achieved

Maintain log of all waste burning events Tommy Dillon Implement and maintain an electronic log

of all waste burning events in addition to the hardcopy log of such events.

AchievedKeep an electronic register of all burning events Minimise the emissions from burning

events Tommy Dillon Investigate the feasibility of monitoring emissions from a burning event On-going


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Environmental Aspect: Non-Hazardous Waste Generation


Improve the quantity of non-hazardous waste generated

Identify opportunities for the improvement in the reduction of non-hazardous waste generated

Niamh Joyce

Implement an awareness campaign to increase office recycling

Review all waste streams and identify areas for improvement

Maintain electronic log of all waste records in addition to all hardcopy logs and invoices

On-going


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Environmental Aspect: Hazardous Waste Generation


Improve internal hazardous waste tracking and segregation

Implement a tracking system for all hazardous waste generated and removed from site

Niamh Joyce Maintain an electronic log of all

hazardous waste generated in addition to a hardcopy log and invoices.

On-going


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Environmental Aspect: Energy Usage


Reduce Electricity consumption

Identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption in the facility Ed Claffey

Examine Utility bills for energy consumption

Register electricity account on-line to allow tracking of bills and energy consumption

Identify key factors that influence energy usage

Implement energy reduction initiatives in the office and promote awareness among employees

Achieved

Reduce Water consumption Maintain log of water consumption Niamh Joyce Maintain register of water consumption based

on utility charges from the local authority Achieved


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3.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME PROPOSAL 2010

The environmental monitoring programme as specified in the IPPC licence will be continued for the year 2010. The requirements for the environmental programme as specified in Schedule 1 to 4 will be complied with. The reporting schedule as specified in Schedule 5 of the licence will be followed and submitted to the EPA.

The proposed objectives and targets for the year 2010 are outlined in Table 3.2.1 below.


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Table 3.2.1: Proposed Objectives and Targets for 2010

Environmental Aspect: Environmental Management System

Objective Target PersonResponsible Action Timeframe

Continual Environmental Improvement through the Environmental Management System (EMS)

Maintain, update and further develop the EMS for the facility

Niamh Joyce

Review the current EMS and update procedures

Work towards achieving ISO 14001 certification of the EMS by 2011

Review EMS in Q4 of 2010

Achieve ISO 14001 by 2011


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Environmental Aspect: Raw Materials


Ensure efficient use of raw materials

Implement and maintain a tracking system for raw materials purchased and used on-site

Production Manager

Implement a tracking system

Track waste arising from raw materials and processes

Investigatefeasibility in 2010


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Environmental Aspect: Process Water Emissions


Decommission the area known as “The Diamonds”

Commence a programme to decommission the area known as “The Diamonds”. Niamh Joyce

Collect and appropriately dispose of process wastewater that may contain Kemegel waste.

Schedule for 2010


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Environmental Aspect: Emissions to Air


Minimise emissions to atmosphere

Minimise SOx, NOx and CO emissions from boilers Camillus Farrell

Annual maintenance of boilers and emission testing to be undertaken and records to be maintained.

Maintenance scheduled for 2010, service annually

Keep an electronic register of all burning events

Maintain log of all waste burning events Tommy Dillon Maintain the electronic log of all waste

burning events in addition to the hardcopy log of such events.

Maintain in 2010


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Environmental Aspect: Emissions to Groundwater


Carry out Bund Integrity testing

Compliance with Condition 9.4.6 of the IPPC licence Tommy Dillon

All bunds to be integrity tested & reports to be submitted to the EPA

Ensure testing is carried out once every 3 years.

Maintain a record of such testing

Schedule in 2010, annual testing

Identify the extent of groundwater contamination

Document the extent of any groundwater contamination & remediation works to be carried out

Niamh Joyce Hydrogeological assessment report to be

completed examining historical groundwater trends

Schedule in 2010


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Environmental Aspect: Emissions to Surface Water


Ensure truck wash water, interceptors & silt traps are emptied by an approved contractor

Ed Calffey Keep a record/track the frequency and quantities of such events

Schedule in 2010, 3 times per annum Minimise emissions to

surface water Ensure retention ponds high level alarms are tested & serviced regularly Padraig Gill Maintain a record of servicing & testing of

high level alarms Schedule in 2010


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Environmental Aspect: Non-Hazardous Waste Generation


Improve the quantity of non-hazardous waste generated

Identify opportunities for the improvement in the reduction of non-hazardous waste generated

Niamh Joyce

Implement an awareness campaign to increase office recycling

Review all waste streams and identify areas for improvement

Maintain electronic log of all waste records in addition to all hardcopy logs and invoices

Implement and maintain in 2010


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Environmental Aspect: Hazardous Waste Generation


Improve hazardous waste records

Implement a register for all hazardous waste generated and removed from site, maintaining records of C1 forms, treatment & disposal certificates.

Niamh Joyce Maintain a digital register & hard copy files


Verify PCB free status of all fluorescent light fittings

Undertake a detailed PCB survey of all fluorescent light fittings across the site.

Niamh Joyce

Document PCB containing fluorescent light fittings across the site

Verify PCB free status from suppliers & submit to the EPA

Schedule for 2010


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Environmental Aspect: Energy Usage


Reduce Electricity consumption

Identify opportunities to reduce energy consumption in the facility Niamh Joyce

Examine Utility bills for energy consumption

Register ESB account on-line to allow tracking of bills and energy consumption

Identify key factors that influence energy usage

Implement energy reduction initiatives in the office and promote awareness among employees


Reduce Water consumption Maintain log of water consumption Niamh Joyce Maintain register of water consumption based

on utility charges from the local authority Implement and maintain in 2010

Documents

Irish Industrial Explosives