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APPLICATION FOR WORKS APPROVAL

COMPANY Greencare Environmental Solutions Pty Ltd

PURPOSE Works Approval Application

DATE 12th March 2020

OUR REFERENCE MA3905

Mike Lyons & Associates Pty Ltd 53 Willis Street, Hampton Victoria 3188

Ph: (03) 9598 3803 fax: (03) 9598 2174 email: mike@mikelyons.com.au

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PRIMARY INFORMATION ................................................................................ 3

1.1 COMPANY DETAILS ............................................................................................. 3

1.1.1 Certificate of registration .......................................................................................... 3

1.2 CONTACT DETAILS .............................................................................................. 4

1.3 PREMISES DETAILS ............................................................................................. 4

1.3.1 Site Location .......................................................................................................... 4

2. LAND USE ...................................................................................................... 5

2.1 PLANNING ZONE MAP........................................................................................... 5

5. PROCESS AND INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT ......................... 6

5.2 DESCRIPTION OF THE PROPOSAL ............................................................................. 6

5.2.1 Site layout plan ..................................................................................................... 7

5.3 PROCESS AND TECHNOLOGY .................................................................................. 8

5.3.1 Process flow diagram ............................................................................................. 8

5.3.2 Greencare Resource Efficiency Diagram .................................................................... 9

5.3.3 Site fire risk assessment ....................................................................................... 10

5.5 CHOICE OF PROCESS AND TECHNOLOGY ................................................................... 11

5.6 INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT .............................................................. 12

6. ENERGY USE AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS ........................................ 13

6.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 13

6.1.1 Distribution of CO2 ................................................................................................ 13

7. WATER USE .................................................................................................. 14

7.1 GENERAL INFORMATION ..................................................................................... 14

8. AIR EMISSIONS ............................................................................................ 14

8.1 DESCRIPTION OF AIR HANDLING ............................................................................ 14

9. NOISE .......................................................................................................... 14

10. WATER ......................................................................................................... 14

11. LAND AND GROUNDWATER .......................................................................... 15

12. WASTE ......................................................................................................... 17

12.3 WASTE HANDLING AND TREATMENT PREMISES .......................................................... 17

12.3.2 Proposed operation ........................................................................................... 17

12.3.3 Best Practice of PIW management ...................................................................... 23

12.3.4 Financial Assurance ........................................................................................... 23

13. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ................................................................. 24

13.1 NON-ROUTINE OPERATIONS ............................................................................... 24

13.2 MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ..................................................................................... 25

14. SEEKING OTHER EPA APPROVALS ................................................................ 26

14.2 NEW LICENCE SUBSEQUENT TO WORKS APPROVAL .................................................... 26

14.3 PLANNING AND OTHER APPROVALS ....................................................................... 26

15. POST DECISION OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS ........................................ 27

15.1 FINANCIAL ASSURANCE .................................................................................... 27

15.1.1 Financial assurance calculation ............................................................................ 27

15.2 COST OF WORKS AND APPLICATION FEE ................................................................ 27

APPLICANT STATEMENT ..................................................................................... 28

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1. PRIMARY INFORMATION

1.1 Company details

Greencare Environmental Solutions Pty Ltd ACN 133 748 893

1.1.1 Certificate of registration

Certificate of the Registration of a CompanyCorporations Act 2001 Paragraph 1274 (2) (b)

This is to certify that

GREENCARE ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS PTY LTD

Australian Company Number 133 748 893

is taken to be registered as a company under the Corporations Act 2001 in Victoria.

The company is limited by shares.

The company is a proprietary company.

The day of commencement of registration is the sixteenth day of October 2008 .

Issued by theAustralian Securities and Investments Commissionon this thirtieth day of January 2020.

James ShiptonChair

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1.2 Contact details

Anthony Holmes

Managing Director

Phone: 0430 018 541

Email: Anthony@greencareenvironmental.com.au

1.3 Premises details

59 Merri Concourse, CAMPBELLFIELD, Vic 3061 Municipality: City of Hume

1.3.1 Site Location

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2. LAND USE

2.1 Planning zone map

Industrial Zone IN1Z – Industrial Use Zone 1 – City of Hume

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5. PROCESS AND INTEGRATED ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

5.2 Description of the proposal

Greencare Environmental Solutions Pty Ltd specialise in collection and handling of Prescribed Industrial

Waste (PIW). A small-scale, controlled EPA Licenced facility for prescribed industrial waste chemicals at

59 Merri Concourse, Campbellfield is required for the specialised recycling and consolidation of PIW.

Greencare services a niche segment of the market servicing clients with customised solutions for low

volume waste streams. An EPA licence allows safer handling and better outcomes of small volume

hazardous waste.

PIW is collected mainly from key clients, and will be stored and consolidated prior to being sent off site

to an appropriately licenced facility for treatment and disposal.

The PIW accepted on site will be as per licence and any operations will be under strict controls

provided within the business, including adherence to the environmental and site management

requirements of the licence.

Greencare Environmental Solutions Pty Ltd site at 59 Merri Concourse, Campbellfield

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5.2.1 Site layout plan

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5.3 Process and technology

5.3.1 Process flow diagram

Manifest

• Receive detailed manifest of proposed PIW from client

• Manifest to include chemical description, container type, container number,

UN number, DG Class and other relevant information if applicable.

Assessment and

Quotation

• Assess manifest for chemical factors relating to EPA licence, final destination of waste, container condition and reactivity.

• Provide client quotation for disposal based on assessment. Identified problematic chemical types not to be accepted.

Collection

• Accepted items to be collected via EPA permitted vehicles based on assessment. Any special requirements including items not to be collected must be specified prior to leaving Greencare site.

• Additional items only to be collected with pre approval from the Operations manager.

Delivery and

Acceptance

• PIW delivered to Greencare site to be inspected by Greencare Operation manager on arrival.

• Inspection to focus on condition of goods and check against manifest.

Storage and

Processing

• Post inspection PIW to be segregated and stored according to Operations Manager Direction

• PIW to be processed according to Operations Manager instructions.

• Processed waste to be moved to dedicated storage area

Despatch

• Processed PIW to be despatched to Operations Manager Direction

• EPA Transport certificate to be completed prior to transport on EPA permitted vehicle.

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5.3.2 Greencare Resource Efficiency Diagram

Efficient Management of PIW Waste

Circular Economy - Assist institutions in resource

management of manufacturing stages of the product life cycle

Resource Efficiency -Effective use of PIW waste resources to maximise PIW resources at top of waste

hierarchy

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5.3.3 Site fire risk assessment

A fire risk assessment has been completed for the proposed Greencare operations. There are a number of ways fire risks associated with the management of PIW can be controlled.

Greencare has utilised the common hierarchy of control. Our first aim is to always

eliminate the hazard and associated risk. If this is not reasonably practicable, the risk must be minimised by using one or more of the following approaches:

• Substitution

• Isolation

• Implementing engineering controls

• Administrative controls

These controls are implemented as far as is reasonably practicable. If there is still any risk this must be minimised with suitable personal protective equipment (PPE). A summary of

fire risk assessment is listed as follows:

FIRE RISK ASSESSMENT AND CONTROLS

WORK

PROCESS

RISK

RATING

BEFORE

CONTROLS

HIERARCHY OF

CONTROL

RISK CONTROLS RISK

RATING

AFTER

RISK

CONTROLS

Storage /Handling

Medium Isolation

Storage with separation distances per AS 3833 & AS 1940 will be for Dangerous Goods Classes and Non Hazardous PIW. No chemicals to be stored with incompatible items.

Low

Medium Engineering Controls

Ensure adequate ventilation and air concentrations are below standard exposure limits. All items are fully sealed so no exposure or air concentrations anticipated.

If a spill does occur, respirator available to minimise inhalation exposure. Remove ignition sources if spill occurs.

PPE to be worn whilst handling packaged goods – Impervious gloves, tyvek suit plus safety goggles to be

used whilst handling goods.

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Medium Administration Controls

Volume of flammable items stored are to be kept to a minimum

Proposed maximum volume under Worksafe Victoria Fire Protection Levels

Work instructions to ensue all items received are packaged adequately

All containers must be individually labelled to ensure identification and compliance.

A Weekly inspection of stored chemical items is in place with immediate follow up. The focus is on labelling, container security and condition. Any areas of concern to be rectified immediately.

Low

Fire Management

Medium Engineering Controls

Two banks of fire extinguishers are installed to cover anticipated potential fire type and size.

Low

Medium Administration Controls

Fire training implemented

Fire Incident management frameworks and procedures have been produced for possible risk management scenarios.

Low

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Qualitative risk analysis matrix

LIKELIHOOD

CONSEQUENCE Almost Certain Likely Unlikely Rare

Catastrophic V V V M

Major V V M M

Moderate V M M L

Minor M M L L

V = Very high risk, immediate action needed

M = Moderate risk, specify required management, check every 3 months L = Low risk, manage with standard operating procedure, check annually

5.5 Choice of process and technology

The proposal does not require any implementation of technology. However, a stringent

risk-based approach will be adhered to in the day to day running of the business.

An Environmental Management Plan in place has been developed with the following key areas highlighted:

• All chemicals are stored per AS 3833 – Mixed Dangerous Goods Storage in a single

Building, and AS 1940 - The storage and handling of flammable goods.

• Factory fully bunded according to regulations. Goods to be loaded and unloaded in

the bunded area within the warehouse, segregating all activities from any

stormwater drainage.

• The waste items are to be sent to off-site disposal on a monthly basis as a

maximum. The majority of items are to be sent to EPA licenced facility Geocycle for

Energy Recovery.

• No chemical tank storage on site

• No mechanical processes employed

• Flammable goods volumes under fire protection quantities according to Worksafe

Victoria.

• All operations overseen by an Industrial Chemist with 25 years industry experience

• Operations strictly regulated by EPA Victoria including financial assurance and

setting and tracking of storage volumes.

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The plan also takes into account the following publications:

• Victoria Government Gazette S397 dated 28th August 2018 - Waste Management

Policy (Combustible Recyclable and Waste Material).

• Publication 1667.2 October 2018 - Management and storage of combustible

recyclable and waste materials – guideline.

• Publication 1641 November 2016 - Reuse of PIW – direct and secondary beneficial

reuse.

• Publication 1321.2 – Licence assessment guidelines. As there are no emissions to

monitor, the risk assessment is centred on fire and spill prevention.

Our best practice response will be underpinned by the qualifications and experience of our key staff:

Mr Anthony Holmes – Bachelor Applied Science RMIT, Graduate Diploma Economics

Monash University. Over 25 years of experience in EPA regulated Environments including Bulk Liquids, Hazardous Chemicals, and Environmental Consulting. Roles include Sales, Operations, Quality Management and Business Management.

Dr Lee Naylor – PhD Department of Medicine – University of Melbourne. Risk Management & Health Services Consulting.

5.6 Integrated environmental assessment

Explain why waste generation and resource use cannot be avoided. How will environmental benefit be determined.

This proposal does not involve the generation of waste:

Greencare currently transports on EPA permit solid and liquid packaged PIW from various industrial and educational businesses to various Victorian EPA licenced treatment facilities.

We propose to licence the premises at 59 Merri Concourse, Campbellfield to allow sorting and possible consolidation of the PIW. This will allow more efficient control of waste minimisation and maximising the final destination of the PIW according to the waste

management hierarchy.

Environmental benefit:

Transportation of small volumes of waste to EPA licenced premises will also be greatly

reduced due to consolidation. This allows reduced greenhouse gas emissions via reduced vehicle use.

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6. ENERGY USE AND GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS

6.1 General Information

Item Annual usage CO2 (equiv. kg) Scope

Electricity 10 MWHr 10,700 2

Natural gas nil nil 1

LPG 400 kg 1,240 1

Diesel before project operation 5500 litres 14,840 3

Diesel after project operation 3660 litres 9,875 3

Table showing greenhouse equivalents from energy resources

Basis for numbers –

These were calculated from annual purchases and converted to CO2 equivalents using:

For Natural Gas - Scope 1 NGA factors August 2020 p12 table 2

For Electricity - Scope 2 NGA factors August 2020 page 19 table 5.

For LPG: - Scope 1 NGA factors August 2020 p14 table 3.

6.1.1 Distribution of CO2

Pie chart showing % distribution of CO2 from all sources.

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7. WATER USE

7.1 General Information Total water use – 0.02 ML/ year, based on accounts information.

For domestic use only - all used water discharges go to sewer.

8. AIR EMISSIONS

8.1 Description of air handling

No emissions to air other than ventilation.

The only source of VOC emission will be during transfer of waste supplied in 10 litre drums to 200 litre drums.

Most of the Dangerous goods Class 3 waste is in the form of aqueous solutions of VOC, with up to 95% water and it is expected that the VOC emission from this transfer will be

negligible when distributed over an 8-hour working day.

9. NOISE

The hours of operation are 8 hours per shift by 1 shift per day by 5 days/week

= 960 hours per year.

Principal noise source will be from one forklift only. The nearest residences are over 1km

from the site. Noise emissions will not be audible at any residential sites and unlikely to be audible outside the boundary of the premises.

10. WATER

Only minor amounts of domestic water are used on this site and are disposed to sewer.

If water is used for janitorial purposes, this, and any solid waste sweepings will be

disposed as prescribed waste to landfill.

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11. LAND AND GROUNDWATER

Contamination in the form of Prescribed Industrial Waste must be prevented from leaving the site, especially during rainwater events or excessive water flow. If PIW are picked up by the water and carried into the local stormwater

system, Melbourne stormwater is not treated in any way prior to discharge into the local rivers, creeks or oceans. It is very important therefore, that PIW are not allowed to leave the site mixed in with stormwater.

Greencare shall utilise the following controls:

• Keep the amount of PIW on site to a minimum

• The factory area is fully bunded for secondary containment in

compliance with EPA publication 1698

• All works are to be completed within the covered factory area

• Vehicles to be unloaded within the bunded factory area (secondary

containment).

• All procedures will ensure leaking containers and spills are kept to a

minimum including daily and monthly checks.

• Ensure all PIW is delivered and stored in compatible containers that

are of adequate structural integrity.

• Any leaking containers or containers with poor integrity are not to be

collected from client site.

• If possible client is required to transfer the liquid chemical into a

compatible container.

Run-off water from the roof is collected in a 20kL underground storage tank, and the overflow is then discharged to the storm water drain.

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Storm Water Plan

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12. WASTE

12.3 Waste handling and treatment premises

12.3.2 Proposed operation

The premises at 59 Merri Concourse, Campbellfield is intended to be used as a small-scale sorting and consolidation facility for specialised low volume PIW.

Greencare currently transports PIW from client premises to various Victorian licenced EPA facilities directly. Greencare currently operates two EPA permitted vehicles for PIW. The majority of PIW transported is in volumes of 10 litres and under.

The facility will allow us to identify and improve waste minimisation and better manage

waste according to the waste management hierarchy. We will be enabled to divert PIW from landfill to Energy Recovery and reuse opportunities.

Mixed prescribed industrial waste (PIW) is to be stored on site. This will comprise a

mixture of liquid and solid items classified as both non hazardous and Dangerous Goods. All chemicals stored on site will be identified and labelled with compliant labelling system. Waste labels will include chemical description and Dangerous Goods Class diamond.

All items will be stored in designated storage area according to Dangerous Goods Class with secondary containment. Secondary containment comprises a bunding system for the entire factory area and further secondary containment around specific PIW storage areas.

The containment is as per EPA publication 1698, Liquid storage and handling guidelines 2018.

12.3.2.1 Industrial waste PIW received

Greencare proposes to receive PIW according to proposed licence conditions from a variety

of industrial and educational facilities. All waste is to be received according to Greencare management works procedures in line with the workflow diagram.

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Greencare - Description of proposed Waste form, Waste code and treatment type

Proposed Waste Form Waste Code Treatment Type

Cyanide-containing wastes A100 D9B

Acids or acidic solutions B100 D14 D15 R13

Alkaline or alkaline solutions C100 D14 D15 R13

Mercury and mercury compounds D120 D14 R13

Equipment and articles containing mercury D121 D14 R13

Arsenic and arsenic compounds D130 D14 D15

Chromium compounds (CrVI and CrIII) D140 D14 D15

Copper compounds D190 D14 D15

Nickel compounds D210 D14 D15

Lead and lead compounds D220 D14 D15

Zinc compounds D230 D14 D15

Waste containing silver from photographic chemicals

D261 D14 R13

Non-toxic salts D300 D14 R13

Inorganic chemicals not otherwise specified D390 D14 R13

Oxidising agents E100 D9B D14 D15

Highly reactive chemicals not otherwise

specified in this item

E130 D14 D15

Aqueous-based wastes from paints, lacquers, varnish, inks, dyes and pigments

F100 D14 R13

Aqueous-based wastes from resins, latex, plasticisers, glues and adhesives

F110 D14 R13

Solvent-based wastes from paints, lacquers, varnish, inks, dyes and pigments

F120 D14 R13

Solvent-based wastes from use of resins,

latex, plasticisers, glues and adhesive

F130 D14 R13

Ethers and highly flammable hydrocarbons G100 D14 R13

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Proposed Waste Form Waste Code Treatment Type

Dry-cleaning wastes containing organic solvents

G130 D14 R13

Halogenated organic solvents G150 D14 R13

Wastes from the use of organic solvents G160 D14 R13

Waste from the use of biocides and phytopharmaceuticals

H100 D14 R13

Organophosphorus pesticides H110 D14 R13

Mixed pesticide residue H160 D14 R13

Waste oils J100 D14 R13

Waste hydrocarbons J110 D14 R13

Waste oils and water mixtures J120 D14 R13

Transformer fluids excluding polychlorinated biphenyls

J140 D14 R13

Other oils, hydrocarbons or emulsions J150 D14 R13

Used oil filters J170 D14 R13

Industrial wash waters from cleaning, rinsing or washing operations

LL150 D14 D15 R13

Non-halogenated, non-solvent organic chemicals

M130 D14 D15 R13

Halogenated organic chemicals M160 D14 D15 R13

Organic isocyanate compounds M220 D14 D15 R13

Amines and other nitrogen compounds M230 D14 D15 R13

Detergents and surface active agents (surfactants)

M250 D14 D15 R13

Prescribed industrial waste residues in rigid steel or plastic containers with an original volume less than 200 litres

N100 D9B R13

Prescribed industrial waste residues in rigid steel or plastic containers with an original volume greater than or equal to 200 litres

N105 R13

Prescribed industrial waste residues in bags or containers not covered by waste codes N100 or N105

N110 D14 D15

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Proposed Waste Form Waste Code Treatment Type

Prescribed industrial wastes that are chemically fixed and/or encapsulated

N170 D14 D15

Contaminated Soil – Category C N121 D14 D15

Residues from pollution control operations N210 D14 D15

Ceramic-based fibres N230 D14 D15

Absorbents contaminated with prescribed industrial waste residues

N250 D14 D15

Clinical and related wastes R100 D14 D15

Waste from the use of pharmaceutical

products

R120 D14 D15

Cytotoxic substances R130 D14 D15

Waste from the production of

pharmaceutical products and cosmetics

R140 D14 D15

Waste chemical substances arising from laboratories, research and development, or

teaching activities

T100 D14 D15

Waste from the production, formulation and use of photographic chemicals and

processing materials not containing silver

T120 D14 R13

Inert sludges or slurries T130 D14 D15

Waste chemicals in small quantities, not otherwise specified in this item

T170 D9B D9C D14 D15

List 5: Disposal/Treatment Options

D14 Repackaging prior to any licensed operation

D15 Storage pending any licensed operation

R13 Accumulation of material intended for any licensed operation

D9A Treatment and immobilisation or immobilisation only

D9B Chemical treatment and solidification or solidification only

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Handling of PIW on site

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12.3.2.2 Industrial wastes/ PIW handling

All PIW handling activities incorporate safety and environmental risk reduction techniques that offer best practice outcomes for incoming PIW for best net environmental benefit.

Based on PIW currently transported by Greencare to EPA licenced sites across Melbourne

the majority of waste collected is Non Hazardous or Hydrocarbon based solvent/water mixture in labelled, compatible, new, dangerous goods UN approved containers. PIW will be stored according to AS 3833 – Mixed Dangerous Goods Storage in a single building &

AS 1940 The storage and handling of flammable goods (Flammable goods volumes under fire protection quantities according to Worksafe Victoria).

Storage with separation distances per AS 3833 & AS 1940 will be for Dangerous Goods Classes and Non Hazardous PIW.

Key areas of environmental protection are all works are completed undercover in the

factory area. This includes loading and unloading of vehicles. The internal factory area is

bunded to prevent any spill escaping. Any waste handling works will be completed within

secondary containment areas to prevent possible spill contamination. All items will be in

secure, closed containers compatible with stored chemical class. Odour will be minimal

during consolidation. This will be controlled by the onsite chemist.

Additionally, there are no open stormwater pits in the driveway area and as further

protection portable spill containment barriers are available for use at the front of the premises.

• No work is to be instigated without the Authority of the Industrial Chemist in

charge.

• Works are to be completed according to the documented workflow (see appendix 1)

and specific works procedures. All works are designed to prevent spills and

unwanted reactions.

• Fully documented works procedures are in place.

Maximum storage limits of each chemical type and total storage volume on site are set

according to EPA licence. Please see proposed maximum storage limits below;

Proposed Waste Type

Dangerous

Goods Class

Maximum

Storage (K/L)

Non Hazardous – 30XY 15,000

Flammable Liquids 3 10,000

Oxidising Agents 5.1 2,000

Toxic Substances 6.1 8,000

Corrosive Substances 8 5,000

Total 40,000

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12.3.2.4 Industrial wastes/ PIW final destination

Greencare aims for all PIW on site is to be sent off site to an appropriately licenced EPA facility on a regular basis. A running mass balance of PIW on site is to be kept.

PIW disposal is to be undertaken in accordance with EPA Victoria publication IWRG 822.3

Nov 2016 Classification of Wastes requirements under guidance from an appropriately qualified and experienced Environmental Professional.

EPA Victoria electronic waste transport certificates are required to be completed for each

transport vehicle leaving the site verifying the type, waste code, UN number and Dangerous Goods Class volume and waste container number.

Detailed procedures are in place to ensure PIW sent offsite from Greencare is treated according to the EPA waste hierarchy and ensure the receiving facility is licenced to receive

the relevant waste code. All containers and are chemically compatible adequately labelled according to ADG code.

Accurate records of volumes, types and destinations of PIWs are to be kept.

12.3.3 Best Practice of PIW management

Operations staff are qualified chemists with over 20 years of experience in the hazardous

waste industry. Existing industry best practice will be completed on site. The PIWs received under proposed waste codes will be assessed upon arrival and consolidated for off-site treatment via existing techniques including reuse & recycling, energy recovery, aqueous treatment, incineration or stabilization techniques approved for on-site or off-site best practice activities.

Greencare currently transports on EPA permit solid and liquid packaged PIW from various

industrial and educational businesses to various Victorian EPA licenced treatment facilities.

12.3.4 Financial Assurance

Financial assurance is required under classification A01 of Schedule 1 – Scheduled

Premises Table of the Environment Protection (Scheduled Premises) Regulations 2017.

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13. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

13.1 Non-routine operations

Type of process

upset

Potential

environmental impact

Measures to reduce likelihood and impact

Environmental Controls

Medium Management system auditing

Training

Spills Medium Regular Inspections

Spills procedures

Chemical Reaction

High Pre collection procedures

Waste Receiving checks

Odorous waste Medium Pre collection procedures

Waste Receiving checks

Environmental controls are in place to identify possible hazards and process upset. This

includes detailed works procedures and regular internal audits to be conducted of environmental control systems. Key hazard reduction steps are taken to identify problematic chemicals or damaged/poorly packaged containers before they reach our site. Identified hazards will be rectified by the client before any collections take place.

A full incident reporting system is also in place to ensure continuous improvement of the business system.

Advice has been received on fire protection measures and Worksafe requirements.

Maximum proposed storage volumes of dangerous goods are below ‘Fire Protection Quantity’ in Schedule 2 of the DG (S&H) Regulations. We anticipate actual storage levels to be well below these levels on the majority of times.

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13.2 Management system

Greencare Environmental Solutions Pty Ltd works to strict management standards, complying with all relevant legislation and a philosophy of continuous improvement. A risk management process is also in place to identify ongoing and potential risks.

The following management requirements have been identified as necessary for works involving PIWs as specified by this document:

• Occupational Health and Safety

• Isolation and Signage

• Identification of on-site hazards

• PPE and Hygiene

• PIW Storage and handling

• PIW Disposal

• Stormwater management

• Spill Management

The Hierarchy of control

There are a number of ways to control the risks associated with the management of PIW.

Some control measures are more effective than others. Control measures can be ranked from the highest level of protection and reliability to the lowest. This ranking is known as the hierarchy of control. The first aim must always be to try and eliminate a hazard and

associated risk. If this is not reasonably practicable, the risk must be minimised by using one or more of the following approaches:

• Substitution

• Isolation

• Implementing engineering controls

Environmental Management Requirements

Remaining risk must be minimised by implementing administrative controls, so far as is reasonably practicable. If there is still any risk this must be minimised with suitable

personal protective equipment (PPE). One or more of each of the above principles has been adopted for each of the aforementioned requirements and it is considered effective practice for combinations of one or more of the above control principals to be invoked at

the Site.

Environmental Management Auditing

To ensure the above measures are in place throughout the lifetime of the site works it is recommended that a monthly audit of the above measures is undertaken. The audit

process will involve the Site Supervisor checking off each of the above requirements with the use of a pro-forma compliance checklist.

If any non-compliance’s are noted during the audit, the responsible party or parties are to be immediately notified with actions to rectify each of the non-compliances to be

immediately invoked.

If any of the non-compliances cannot be rectified or are persistent across consecutive audits, then works shall cease until it is demonstrated that additional control measures

have been adopted to ensure compliance for the non-compliant Environmental Management Requirement is maintained.

It is an aim to achieve ISO 14001 Environmental Management System accreditation within 12 months of EPA licence approval.

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14. SEEKING OTHER EPA APPROVALS

14.2 New licence subsequent to Works Approval

The site will require a licence subsequent to Works Approval.

14.3 Planning and other approvals

Planning Zone

Type of approval required

Approving authority

Approval received or pending

IN1Z Council Planning Permit City of Hume Pending

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15. POST DECISION OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

15.1 Financial Assurance

Financial assurance is required under classification A01 of Schedule 1 – Scheduled Premises Table of the Environment Protection (Scheduled Premises) Regulations 2017.

15.1.1 Financial assurance calculation

Greencare - Proposed PIW Financial Assurance

Greencare proposes maximum storage limit for Financial Assurance total waste on site is at a maximum of 40 tonnes/m3/kL. We further propose to apply maximum amounts of the more expensive to dispose wastes as follows:

Proposed Waste Type

EPA Codes

Maximum Storage (Kg)

EPA Price per Tonne

($)

Financial Assurance ($)

Mercury Waste

D120, D121

1000 $3,000.00 $3,000.00

Chlorinated waste

G130, G150

1000 $2,000.00 $2,000.00

Isocyanate Wastes M220 1000 $2,000.00 $4,000.00

Pesticide Wastes

H100 H110 H160

3000 $1,500.00 $4,500.00

Cyanide Waste A100 500 $1,500.00 $750.00

Balance Waste Codes Various 33,500 $1,000.00 $33,500.00

Total 40000 $47,750.00

15.2 Cost of Works and Application fee

Definition of Cost of Works:

Application fee will be 1% of the cost of works to a maximum of 4500 fee units (currently $66,645). 1 fee unit=$14.81 at 1st July 2019.

Cost of works: Total $5,000

Works Approval Application fee - 1% of total = $500.00