RENEWED:REF:EIE/06/162/SI2.442660
Deliverable 6.3
Proposal of procedures for the BD Certification
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................2
2. CERTIFICATION STANDARD.............................................................................2
2.1. Principles and Criteria for Bioenergy Districts ................................................3
2.2. Criteria for Sustainability of Forest Biomass...................................................4
3. VERIFICATION SYSTEM .....................................................................................4
3.1. Certification of Bioenergy Districts .................................................................5
3.2. Certification of Bioenergy Chains....................................................................5
3.3. Certification System .........................................................................................5
3.3.1. Existing Biomass Certification Systems ...................................................................5
3.3.2. Bioenergy Districts Certification System .................................................................7
REFERENCES............................................................................................................. 12
ANNEX ................................................................................................................ 13
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1. INTRODUCTION
Biomass has an essential role to play in European Union energy policy. It contributes in GHGs reduction and it offers great opportunities for energy security, local development and enhancement of environmental quality. However, biomass not only creates opportunities but it also entails risks. The biomass production may compete with food production, affect biodiversity or deteriorate soil and water quality.
To ensure the environmental, social and economical sustainability of Bioenergy Districts and to avoid any shortcomings during biomass production and use, a “Certification Standard” has been formulated in the framework of Task 6.3. The Standard is comprised by 35 principles and 51 criteria and it is suitable for Bioenergy Districts. Moreover, to verify compliance of Bioenergy Districts with the Certification Standard, a suitable organisational framework has been developed. This framework defines the procedures, responsibilities, necessary documentation and controls for certification of Bioenergy Districts, Bioenergy Chains and Chain Actors.
The Certification Standard and the Verification Framework developed are thoroughly described in the following sections.
2. CERTIFICATION STANDARD
The concept of “Bioenergy District” has been developed in the framework of RENEWED Project, in order to describe well defined areas that use the locally produced biomass to meet their own energy needs. In other words, a Bioenergy District should contain short local bioenergy production and use chains. However, this is not the only principle that an area should fulfil in order to be considered Bioenergy District. It should also ensure use of sustainable practices in biomass production, reduction in net GHGs’ emissions, local prosperity and in general to ensure that all activities related to bioenergy production and use are environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.
In order, to certify the environmental, social and economical sustainability of Bioenergy Districts a “Certification Standard” has been developed. The Standard is comprised by 35 principles that describe the objectives aiming at. Each principle corresponds to one or more criteria, which translate the objectives into concrete and measurable requirements. Subsequently, for each criterion, suitable
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Figure 1: Bioenergy Districts Certification Standard
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indicators (quantitative or qualitative) to measure the performance of criteria have been formulated. Moreover, for each indicator suitable verifiers have been identified to check and control the performance of indicators.
The Standard was formulated based on existing international experience and practices for sustainable biomass and bioenergy certification. The work of Project Group “Sustainable Production of Biomass” set by Dutch Government, of IEA Bioenergy Task 40, of Ecofys and of Lewaandoski and Faaij (see References), were thoroughly read and principles and criteria suitable for Bioenergy Districts have been identified. These principles and criteria have been further enriched and adjusted to the European Union goals, objectives and regulative and legislative framework for energy and environment, as well as the specific needs and priorities of Bioenergy Districts. This has as result a set of 35 principles and of 51 criteria practicable and operational in all EU Member States. The set of principles and criteria is listed at Annex1 and further analysed in section 2.1..’
The set of principles and criteria has been the core of the Certification Standard and has been common for all the five Bioenergy Districts. Based on this every Bioenergy District formulated its own set of indicators and verifiers, considering suitable indicators and control mechanisms already developed or under development, in its territory or country. This way 5 Certification Standards suitable for the Bioenergy Districts of Austria, Greece, Hungary, Italy and Spain have been developed.
Moreover, IFFC developed a Standard suitable for certification of forest origin biomass.
2.1. Principles and Criteria for Bioenergy Districts
The Bioenergy Districts Certification Standard is comprised by 35 principles, which can be further classified in 6 clusters:
1. General Sustainability Principles & Sustainability of Bioenergy District
This Cluster contains principles 1 to 5 and it deals with general objectives like compliance with national and international laws, as well as objectives that should be met in BD level like local development, security of energy supply, improvement of environmental conditions. Moreover, it deals with definition of Bioenergy District Territory and certification of short local chains.
2. Sustainability of Biomass Chain
This Cluster contains principles 6 to 9 and it deals with objectives to be met in chain level, like reduction of GHGs, quality assurance, social and economic sustainability.
3. Biomass Production
This Cluster contains principles 10 to 23 and it deals with sustainability of biomass production. It includes principles related to suitability of biomass sources, competition with food, degradation of forest, of biodiversity, of habitats and of water and soil quality, animals’ health and welfare, genetically modified organisms and responsible operation of biomass producers facilities and installations.
4. Biomass Logistics
This Cluster contains principles 24 to 28 and it deals with biomass transport, storage and processing. It includes principles related to emissions from biomass transport, transport and management of industrial wastes, responsible operation of biomass logistics and processing facilities, biomass traceability and consumers information.
5. Bioenergy Production & Distribution
This Cluster contains principles 29 to 34 and it deals with bioenergy productions and distribution. It includes principles related to traceability of biomass, energy efficiency, industrial wastes management, responsible operation of bioenergy production plants, environmental impacts during construction and operation of distribution networks.
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6. Bioenergy Use
This Group contains only principle 35 concerning responsible operation of bioenergy consumers.
The Certification Standards developed by RENEWED partners for the Bioenergy Districts of Austria, Greece, Hungary, Italy and Spain can be seen in Annexes 2-6.
2.2. Criteria for Sustainability of Forest Biomass
The Standard for certification of forest biomass is comprised by 23 principles, which are classified in 6 categories according to the stage of biomass chain they correspond.
1. Biomass Production
This category contains 5 criteria: conservation of land and biodiversity, minimizing environmental pollution, socio-economic development, compliance with current legislation, forest certification.
2. Biomass Exploitation/Collection
This category contains 4 criteria: conservation of land and biodiversity, minimizing emissions, socio-economic development, compliance with current legislation.
3. Biomass Transport
This category contains 5 criteria: conservation of land, landscape and biodiversity, minimizing emissions, socio-economic development, compliance with current legislation, environmental certification of enterprises.
4. Biomass Transformation/Processing
This category contains 4 criteria: conservation of land, landscape and biodiversity, minimizing emissions and preventing noise pollution, socio-economic development, compliance with environmental standards.
5. Biomass Storage
This category contains 2 criteria: conservation of land, landscape and biodiversity, socio-economic development.
6. Biomass Consumption
This category contains 4 criteria: minimizing emissions, socio-economic development, compliance with current legislation, forest certification.
The Standard developed by IFFC for certification of forest origin biomass can be seen in Annex 7.
3. VERIFICATION SYSTEM
To verify compliance of Bioenergy Districts with the Certification Standard, a suitable organisational framework has been developed. This framework defines the procedures, responsibilities, necessary documentation and controls for certification of Bioenergy Districts, Bioenergy Chains and Chain Actors.
The Regional Coordination Directions of the European Network of Bioenergy Districts are going to play an essential role in Bioenergy Districts, Bienergy Chains and Chain Actors Certification.
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3.1. Certification of Bioenergy Districts
According to Certification Standard, a Bioenergy District should fulfil the following principles and respective criteria:
Table 1: Certification of Bioenergy Districts
Principles to Fulfil
BD (1), (3), (4), (5), (10), (11)
Responsible to verify/control compliance of Bioenergy Districts with principles (1), (3), (4), (5), (10) and (11), will be the respective Regional Coordination Direction.
3.2. Certification of Bioenergy Chains
According to Certification Standard, a Bioenergy Chain should fulfil the following principles and respective criteria. The principles are classified in obligatory and voluntary ones.
Table 2: Certification of Bioenergy Chain
Principles to Fulfil
(6), (7), (8), (10)
Bioenergy Chain (9)
Responsible to verify/control compliance of Bioenergy Chains with principles (6), (7), (8), (10) and (9), will be the respective Regional Coordination Direction.
3.3. Certification System
3.3.1. Existing Biomass Certification Systems
Currently three different biomass certification systems are the most commonly accepted: the Track and Trace System, the Mass Balance System and the Negotiable Certificates System. Each system is shortly described below, based on the work carried out by the Dutch Project Group “Sustainable Production of Biomass”.
SOURCE PROCESSING TRANSPORT
& STORAGE IMPORTER END USER
Transaction Certificates per Transaction
Figure 2: Track and Trace Certification System
Obligatory Voluntary
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The main characteristics of Track and Trace System are:
� The biomass is fully traceable to the source.
� During the whole production process the certified biomass is completely separated from non-certified biomass.
� All the companies in the “sustainable biomass chain” are certified
The main characteristics of Mass Balance System are:
� The biomass is only partially traceable to the source.
� During the production process the certified biomass may be mixed with non-certified biomass.
� All the companies in the “sustainable biomass chain” are certified
The main characteristics of Negotiable Certificates System are:
� The biomass is not traceable to the source.
� The end user submits certificates that guarantee the production of a certain quantity (percentage) of sustainable biomass.
� Only the primary biomass producer is certified.
Figure 4: Negotiable Certificates Certification System
SOURCE PROCESSING IMPORTER END USER
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Figure 3: Mass Balance Certification System
SOURCE PROCESSING TRANSPORT
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SOURCE Sustainable Biomass (%) Chain of Custody documents
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3.3.2. Bioenergy Districts Certification System
The Track and Trace system is well applicable to biomass originating from short chains and in small volumes and is the only one that ensures the full traceability of biomass. Thus, it was considered the most suitable system for Bioenergy Districts.
Taking into consideration the main characteristics of a Track and Trace system, a Biomass Certification System suitable for Bio-energy Districts has been developed. The main characteristics of this system are listed below and are illustrated in Figure “Track and Trace System Suitable for Bioenergy Districts”:
� All the actors (suppliers, users etc.) along the biomass chain are certified.
� For each lot of biomass produced from certified suppliers a certificate is issued.
� This certificate accompanies the specific biomass lot along the whole chain and is redeemed when the specific biomass lot is consumed/ used for energy purposes.
� A second certificate (guarantee of origin) is issued for the energy produced using certified biomass.
3.3.2.1. Chain Actors’ Certification
All actors involved in the biomass chains of Bioenergy Districts should be certified. In other words, they should comply with the Certification Standard. The principles and criteria that correspond to each chain actor can be seen at Table 3.
The actors that fulfil the requirements (criteria) set by the Certification Standard, will be granted a Certification Number, which will be issued by the respective Regional Coordination Direction. The actors granted Certification Numbers shall be considered “Certified Actors” and will be authorized to participate in the biomass chain of the respective Bioenergy District.
The principles and criteria that should fulfil the chain actors in each Bioenergy District can be seen in Annex 8. The principles and criteria are classified in obligatory and voluntary. Moreover, some extra – sustainability criteria are defined, which are not included in the Certification Standard and which could be adopted in voluntary basis.
BIOMASS PRODUCTION
BIOMASS TRANSPORT
BIOMASS PROCESSING & BIOENERGY PRODUCTION
BIOENERGY CONSUMPTION
Certificate of Biomass Origin Guarantee of Bioenergy Origin
Figure 5: Track and Trace System Suitable for Bioenergy-Districts
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ACTORS PRINCIPLES TO FULFILL
All actors (1), (2),(8), (9), (10), (11)
Biomass Producers
Farmers (12), (13), (14), (15), (16), (20)
Live-stock breeders (16), (17), (18), (19), (20)
Forest Managers/ Forest Owners/ Plantation Owners
(12), (13), (16), (21)
Agro-food Industries (12), (13), (16), (22), (23)
Public Green Managers
Biomass Loggistics
Crops Harvesters (24)
Forest Harvesters (24)
Waste Collectors (24), (26)
Transport companies (24), (25), (26)
Storage Facilities (24), (26), (27)
Drying Facilities (24),(26), (27), 928)
Producers of commercial forms of solid biofuels (briquettes, pellets, wood chips, straw bales etc. )
(24), (26), (27), (28)
Bioenergy Production and Distribution
Bionergy Production Plant (29), (30), (31), (32), (33)
Individual bioenergy producers (i.e. use of wood, pellets or manure for meeting individual energy needs)
(29), (30),(33), (34)
Technology Providers and Installers (30)
District Heating Managers (29), (30), (34)
Electricity Transmission Network Managers
(29), (30), (34)
Bioenergy Use
Individual Users (35)
Table 3: Principles to be fulfilled by Chain Actors
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3.3.2.2. Certificate of Biomass Origin
For each lot of biomass produced from certified suppliers a certificate is issued, which accompanies the specific biomass lot along the whole chain and is redeemed when the specific biomass lot is consumed/used for energy purposes.
In the framework of RENEWED Project a template has been formulated, to be used as “Certificate of Biomass Origin”. This document records the actors involved in production, transport and processing of the specific biomass lot and the modification this lot has gone through. More specific includes the following information:
� Contact details of the producer/responsible for raw biomass delivering (Producer Certification Number, Name, Address, Telephone, Fax, E-mail, Signature).
� Contact details of responsible for raw biomass harvesting or waste materials collection (Harvester/ Collector Certification Number, Name, Address, Telephone, Fax, E-mail, Signature).
� Date of collection/ harvesting.
� Methods and equipment/machinery used for biomass harvesting/collection.
� Balk weight (kg) and Balk Volume (m3) of Biomass Lot.
� Raw Biomass Type, i.e. energy crops, crop residues, animal manure, wood processing wastes.
� Raw Biomass Source and Form, i.e. corn stems, peach tree pruning, sawdust from coniferous trees.
� Biomass Dimensions.
� Wastes Classification according to European Wastes Catalogue, in case of industrial origin biomass.
� Contact details of responsible for biomass transport (Transport Service Certification Number, Name, Address, Telephone, Fax, E-mail, Signature).
� Date that biomass lot was received for transport.
� Description of the vehicle used for biomass transport.
� Itinerary (From…To).
� Contact details of responsible for biomass storage (Biomass Storage Facilities Certification Number, Name, Address, Telephone, Fax, E-mail, Signature).
� Date that biomass lot was received for storage.
� Storage Conditions (Temperature, Humidity).
� Contact details of responsible for biomass processing (Processing Installation Certification Number, Name, Address, Telephone, Fax, E-mail, Signature).
� Date that biomass lot was received for processing.
� Processing method and biomass qualities modified.
� Biomass form and dimensions after processing.
� Contact details of responsible for biomass receipt in the bioenergy plant (Bioenergy Plant Certification Number, Name, Address, Telephone, Fax, E-mail, Signature).
� Date that biomass lot was delivered to the bioenergy production plant.
A copy of the Certificate of Biomass Origin developed under RENEWED Project can be seen in Annex 9.
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CONTENT ISSUING AUTHORITY ISSUING PROCESS
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
AUSTRIA Amount of produced energy, Type of power plant and installed capacity, Time and location of the production, used energy sources.
OEMAG (www.oem-ag.at) is responsible for the certification of eco-energy plants in Austria.
Submit a request to the OEMAG after you got a notification from the provincial government which certifies the plant as “eco-energy plant” and allows you to feed in to the public grid.
E-Control is responsible for the control system in cooperation with the ministry.
GREECE Period of time (>30days), Quantity of power produced at this period, Source of energy, Location and installed capacity of the plant, Name of producer, Issuing Date.
Electricity tranportation grid manager (DESMIE) in case of electricity fed in the central or islands electricity grid & CRES in case of autonomous stations.
Submit an application and necessary documentantion (i.e. measurements of power produced) to respective issuing authority .
Energy Management Authority (RAE) is responsible for the coordination and control of the system of guarantees of origin.
HUNGARY Amount of produced energy, source of energy, Name of the producer, location of the power plant
Grid operator Submit a reuest to grid operator MAVIR Zrt
ITALY Type of plant, its level of efficiency and environmental impact, Plant location with pSIC or SPZ references, Amount of raw and intermediate sources, amount of produced energy,
G.S.E.: Gestore Servizi Elettrici (Electric Services Manager): its mission is to promote, to incentive and to develop the renewable sources. It is controlled by Economical and Financing Minister
Submit an application and necessary documentantion (i.e. measurements of power produced) to G.S.E., in order to authorize the plant in compliance with I.A.F.R. (Plants feed by renewable sources) requirements
G.S.E.: Gestore Servizi Elettrici (Electric Services Manager): its mission is to promote, to incentive and to develop the renewable sources. It is controlled by Economical and Financing Minister
SPAIN Period of time ( >30 days), Quantity of electricity produced during this period, Source of energy, Location of Power Plant, Installed capacity of the plant.
The National Energy Commission (www.cne.es) is the responsible organism to evaluate and give the guarantee certificate
Request for a guarantee certificate for a period of 1 to 12 months. Necessary documentation:Registration certificate of the installation in the Regional Register, Energy produced and time period, declaration from the applicant saying he has not asked for an additional authorization for the same installation, declaration of electricity measures for the requested period.The guarantee certificates is given annually before February 28th for those guarantees requested in the previous year.
The National Energy Commission (Comisión Nacional de Energía or CNE) is the regulatory body for Spain's energy systems
Table 4: Guarantees of Electricity Origin: Content, Issuing Authority, Issuing Process, Responsible Authority
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In biomass chains covered by CEN/TS 15234 (CEN Technical Specifications for quality assurance of biofuels) a “Fuel Quality Declaration” for the solid biofuels is issued by the supplier to the end-user or retailer. This Declaration is issued for each defined lot. The quantity of the lot is defined in the delivery agreement. Moreover, the Fuel Quality Declaration states the quality characteristics and the contact details of producer.
Hence, in case that biomass chain of the BD is covered by CEN/TS 15234, the documentation used as “Fuel Quality Declaration”, can be used as Certificate of Biomass Origin as well.
3.3.2.3. Guarantee of Bioenergy Origin
The certified biomass is delivered to Certified Bioenergy Producers located in the Bioenergy District, which further use it for production of bioenergy products (electricity, heating, cooling etc.). For each lot (kWh) of energy produced from certified biomass, a “Guarantee of Origin” is issued, which is redeemed when the energy is consumed from Certified Users or it is fed in Certified Networks and Grids.
Bioenergy Districts will make use of existing systems for guaranteeing origin of bioenergy products. More specific, for guaranteeing the origin of bio-electricity they will make use of the systems developed in each Member State in compliance with article 5 of Directive 2001/77/EC, while for guaranteeing the origin of heating and cooling bioenergy will make use of the systems to be developed in compliance with the New RES Directive to be issued (article 5, Proposal for a New Directive “on the promotion of the use of energy from RES”).
The content of Guarantees of Origin, the issuing procedure, the issuing authority and the authority responsible for the control and coordination of guaranteeing system, in each Bioenergy District can be seen in Table 4.
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ANNEX
ANNEX-1 Bioenergy Districts Certification Standard
ANNEX-2 Austrian Bioenergy District Certification Standard
ANNEX-3 Greek Bioenergy District Certification Standard
ANNEX-4 Hungarian Bioenergy District Certification Standard
ANNEX-5 Italian Bioenergy District Certification Standard
ANNEX-6 Spanish Bioenergy District Certification Standard
ANNEX-7 Forest Certification Standard
ANNEX-8 Chain Actors Certification
ANNEX-9 Certificate of Biomass Origin
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ANNEX-1 Bioenergy Districts Certification Standard
General Sustainability Principals -Bioenergy District Sustainability
Principle 1 Bioenergy District is a well defined area containing a short and close supply chain where all involved goods and persons are from this same area
Criterion 1-1 The territory of the Bioenergy District must be well defined and to contain a short supply chain
Criterion 1-2 All the actors involved in the bioenergy production chain should be located in the Bioenergy District.
Principle 2 Activities have to comply with national laws and international agreements
Criterion 2-1 All bioenergy chain actors should fulfil the requirements set by national laws and regulations
Principle 3 Bioenergy production should contribute in improvement of environmental conditions at local level
Criterion 3-1 The use of bioenergy instead of fossil fuels in meeting local energy needs shall contribute in improving air quality in the Bioenergy District
Criterion 3-2 Bioenergy production shall contribute in decrease of solid wastes
Principle 4 Bioenergy production should contribute to strength and diversification of local economy
Criterion 4-1 Bioenergy production should contribute in generation of employment in local level
Criterion 4-2 Bioenergy production should contribute in employment diversification (increase of jobs in new occupational activities)
Criterion 4-3 Bioenergy production should contribute in entrepreneurship diversification (development of new entrepreneurship/ occupational activities)
Criterion 4-4 Bioenergy production should contribute in the increase of local community (chain actors) income
Principle 5 Security of energy supply
Criterion 5-1 Bioenergy production should contribute in improving local security of supply
Sustainability of Biomass Chain
Principle 6 The production of bioenergy should contribute in climate change mitigation through the reduction of GHGs emissions
Criterion 6-1 The GHG's balance along the bioenergy production chain must be positive
Principle 7 Social sustainability of bioenergy production chain
Criterion 7-1 The cost and benefits shall be equally distributed along the bienergy production chain
Principle 8 Economic sustainability of bioenergy production chain
Criterion 8-1 The bioenergy production chain should be economically viable
Principle 9 Quality Assurance and quality control of the supply chain
Criterion 9-1 A steady quality of raw material is continually achieved along the biomass supply chain
Biomass Production
Principle 10 Eligibility of sources
Criterion 10-1 The bioenergy should be produced from eligible sources of biomass
Principle 11 Biofuel & food Competition
Criterion 11-1 Biomass production must not lead to severe competition with food prices and shortage of other products such animal feeding or building material (competition with other uses)
Principle 12 Biomass should not originate from land with recognised high biodiverity value
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Criterion 12-1 Biomass should not originate from forest undisturbed by significant human activity
Criterion 12-1 Biomass should not originate from areas designed from nature protection purposes, unless evidence is provided that the production of that raw material did not interfere with those purposes
Criterion 12-3 Biomass should not originate from highly biodiverse grassland
Principle 13 Biomass should not originate from land with high carbon stock
Criterion 13-1 Biomass should not originate from continuously forested areas
Principle 14 In the production of agricultural biomass the soil quality must be retained or even improved
Criterion 14-1 Prevention and control of erosion
Criterion 14-2 Conservation of organic matter in the soil
Criterion 14-3 Maintain soil structure
Criterion 14-4 Maintenance of nutrient balance
Principle 15 In the production of agricultural biomass the surface and ground water must not be depleted and the water quality must be maintained or improved
Criterion 15-1 Efficient use of water
Criterion 15-2 Protection of water against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances (i.e. pesticides, fertilizers)
Criterion 15-3 Protection of water against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural resources
Principle 16 In the production of biomass the agricultural habitats, natural habitant and wild flora and fauna should be maintained
Criterion 16-1 Ensure a minimum level of maintenance and avoid the deterioration of habitats
Criterion 16-2 Ensure conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna
Principle 17 In the production of animal manure and faeces the surface and ground water quality must be maintained or improved
Criterion 17-1 Protection of water against pollution caused by nitrates from animal rearing farms
Principle 18 Animals farming installations used for biomass production shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Criterion 18-1 Animal biomass (manure, faeces) should originate from farming installations that take the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Principle 19 Biomass production should ensure animals health and welfare
Criterion 19-1 Ensure animals health and welfare in farming installations
Principle 20 GMO is not permitted
Criterion 20-1 Biomass shall not be originate from Genetically Modified Organisations
Principle 21 Biomass production should not cause forest degradation
Criterion 21-1 Wood fuel from harvesting and Wood-industry residues should not originate from illegal harvested wood
Criterion 21-2 Wood fuel from harvesting and Wood-industry residues shall originate from sustainable managed forest or plantations
Principle 22 Biomass should not contain dangerous substances
Criterion 22-1 Biomass from industrial sources should not contain dangerous substances
Principle 23 Wood and agro-food industries used for biomass production shall maintain or improve environmental quality
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Criterion 23-1 Industrial biomass (wood and agricultural products processing residues) should originate from industries that take the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Biomass Logistics
Principle 24 Biomass from non- certified resources must not enter the chain
Criterion 24-1 Necessary measures should be taken to avoid mixing Certified Biomass with no certified biomass
Principle 25 Biomass transport should not cause deterioration of air quality
Criterion 25-1 Vehicles used for biomass transport should take all the necessary measures to improve their combustion emissions
Principle 26 Activities have to comply with national laws concerning management of solid wastes
Criterion 26-1 Chain actors involved with transport, storage or processing of industrial origin biomass (wood and afro-food wastes) should be authorized
Principle 27 Biomass logistics and processing facilities shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Criterion 27-1 Biomass processing facilities and logistics should take all the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Principle 28 Consumers information
Criterion 28-1 Biomass processing facilities should provide to their customers information on their products characteristics and quality
Bioenergy Production & Distribution
Principle 29 Biomass from non- certified resources must not enter the chain
Criterion 29-1 The bioenergy produced must be exclusively from certified biomass
Principle 30 Bioenergy production plants should apply best practices to improve energy efficiency
Criterion 30-1 Biomass energy conversions technologies of high conversion efficiency shall be used
Principle 31 Activities have to comply with national laws concerning solid wastes management
Criterion 31-1 Bioenergy plant should obtain the necessary authorization (permit) to use industrial origin biomass as fuel for energy production
Principle 32 Bioenergy production have to comply with national laws concerning bioenergy production
Criterion 32-1 Bioenergy plant should be authorized to generate energy
Principle 33 Bioenergy production should maintain or improve environmental quality
Criterion 33-1 Bioenergy production plant should take all the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Principle 34 Bioenergy distribution networks shall not cause deterioration of environmental quality
Criterion 34-1 Necessary measures should be taken during construction and operation of district heating network in order to maintain or improve environmental quality
Criterion 34-2 Necessary measures should be taken during construction and operation of electricity transmission network in order to maintain or improve environmental quality and protect public health
Bioenergy Use
Principle 35 Bioenergy users shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Criterion 35-1 Industries or other installations that use bioenergy should take all necessary measures, so as their activities don't cause deterioration of environment
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ANNEX-2 Austrian Bioenergy District Certification Standard
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
GENERAL SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPALS -BIOENERGY DISTRICT SUSTAINABILITY
The borders of the BD should be well defined, if possible no single initiatives from communities
framework conditions for funding BD's
once before starting the initiative
land of Burgenland The territory of the BD must be well defined and to contain a short supply chain The ideal BD depends on the regional
premises - from 10 - 30 communities had been ideal in the past
framework conditions for funding BD's
once before starting the initiative
community
The biomass producers should be located in the BD or region
contracts between operator and supplier
continuously plant operator
The bioenergy production plant should be located in the BD
funding systems for plants
once before starting the plant
funding authority (land or state)
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Bioenergy District is a well defined area containing a short and close supply chain where all involved goods and persons are from this same area (RENEWED BD Definition) All actors involved in the
bioenergy production chain shall be located in the Bioenergy District
The bioenergy users/consumers should be located in the BD
funding systems for consumers
once before the connection to the grid
funding authority (land or state)
2 Activities have to comply with national laws and international agreements
All bioenergy chain actors should fulfil the requirements set by national laws and regulations
The bioenergy production plants have to fulfil the national laws
operating licence continuously funding authority (land or state)
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Bioenergy production should contribute in improvement of environmental conditions at local level
The use of bioenergy instead of fossil fuels in meeting local energy needs shall contribute in improving air quality in the Bioenergy District
The bioenergy production plants have to fulfil the national laws
provincial laws for emissions
continuously land of Burgenland
18
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Bioenergy production should contribute in generation of employement in local level
Bioenergy production companies have to declare all new jobs to the communities
municipal tax of the different communities
annually communities
Bioenergy production should contribute in employment diversification (increase of jobs in new occupational activities)
Bioenergy production companies have to declare all new jobs to the communities
municipal tax of the different communities
annually communities
Bioenergy production should contribute in entrepreneurship diversification (development of new entrepreneurship/ occupational activities)
Bioenergy production companies should be registered separately in national statistics
number of enterprises by economic activity
annually statistics Austria
4
Bioenergy production should contribute to strength and diversification of local economy
Bioenergy production should contribute in the increase of local community (chain actors) income
Bioenergy production companies have to pay municipal tax
municipal tax annually communities
5 Security of energy supply Bioenergy production should contribute in improving local security of supply
heat and supply consumption of biomass, energy balance of Austria
statistic austria annually statistics Austria
SUSTAINABILITY OF BIOMASS CHAIN
6
The production of bioenergy should contribute in climate change mitigation through the reduction of GHGs emissions
The GHG's balance along the bioenergy production chain must be positive
The GHGs saving from the use of biomass for energy purposes shall be at least 35%.
No procedures are foreseen yet. The methods and procedures will be adopted to be foreseen in the future EU Directives (see comments)
19
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
7 Social sustainability of bioenergy production chain
The cost and benefits shall be equally distributed along the bienergy production chain
The benefits should be equal from the resources till the end products
chain agreements should be developed
continuously antitrust authority
8 Economic sustainability of bioenergy production chain
The bioenergy production chain should be economically viable
Possible indicators: The economic balance along the bioenergy production chain should be positive
energy balance of the whole chain
before plan for submission has been approved
local authority
9 Quality Assurance and quality control of the supply chain
A steady quality of raw material is continually achieved along the biomass supply chain
The biomass supply chain shall be certified according to CEN/TC specifications
CEN/TC 253 continuously national authority
BIOMASS PRODUCTION
10 Eligibility of sources The bioenergy should be produced from eligible sources of biomass
Bioenery plants and / or supplier should verify the origin of biomass
origin certificate continuously for all supplies
regional authority
11 Biofuel & food Competition
Biomass production must not lead to severe competition with food prices and shortage of other products such animal feeding or building material (competition with other uses)
Biomass should not originate from forest undisturbed by significant human activity
12 Biomass should not originate from land with recognised high biodiversity value
Biomass should not originate from areas designed from nature protection purposes, unless evidence is provided that the production of that raw material did not interfere with those purposes
Indicators, Methodologies will be adopted to methods and procedures to be foreseen in the future EU Directives
20
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Biomass should not originate from highly biodiverse grassland
Biomass should not originate from wetlands
13 Biomass should not originate from land with high carbon stock Biomass should not originate from
continuously forested areas
Indicators, Methodologies will be adopted to methods and procedures to be foreseen in the future EU Directives
Prevention and control of erosion Soil loss in tons soil/ha/year
Conservation of organic matter in the soil
SOM (soil organic matter) and pH in the top layer of soil
Maintain soil structure 14
In the production of agricultural biomass the soil quality must be retained or even improved
Maintenance of nutrient balance
Efficient use of water
Protection of water against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances (i.e. pesticides, fertilizers)
Directive 80/68/EEC (artic 4&5) on the protection of groundwater against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances &Cross-Compliance (new CAP) (Artic.3-9)
15
In the production of agricultural biomass the surface and ground water must not be depleted and the water quality must be maintained or improved
Protection of water against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural resources
Directive 91/674/EEC (artic 4&5) on concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources and in compliance with Cross-Compliance (new CAP) (Artic. 3-9)
21
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Ensure a minimum level of maintenance and avoid the deterioration of habitats
Indicators foreseen in your country in in compliance with Cross-Compliance (new CAP) (Artic. 3-9, Annex IV)
16
In the production of biomass the agricultural habitats, natural habitant and wild flora and fauna should be maintained
Ensure conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna
Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna
17
In the production of animal manure and faeces the surface and ground water quality must be maintained or improved
Protection of water against pollution caused by nitrates from animal rearing farms
Directive 91/674/EEC (artic 4&5) concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources
Nitrate mg/l continuously federal environment agency
18
Animals farming installations used for biomass production shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Animal biomass (manure, faeces) should originate from farming installations that take the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
19 Biomass production should ensure animals health and welfare
Ensure animals health and welfare in farming installations
20 GMO is not permitted Biomass shall not be originate from Genetically Modified Organisations
22
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Wood fuel from harvesting and Wood-industry residues should not originate from illegal harvested wood
Wood suppliers have to take care, not to harvest illegal
operating authorization
continuously regional authority
21 Biomass production should not cause forest degradation Wood fuel from harvesting and
Wood-industry residues shall originate from sustainably managed forest or plantations
Wood suppliers have to take care for sustainable plantations
yearly felling announcement
annually prov. agricultural chamber
22 Biomass should not contain dangerous substances
Biomass from industrial sources should not contain dangerous substances
Plant operators have to verify the biomass origin
supplier contracts, eco energy law
continuously land of Burgenland
23
Wood and agro-food industries used for biomass production shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Industrial biomass (wood and agricultural products processing residues) should originate from industries that take the necessary measures to maintain or impove environmental quality
BIOMASS LOGGISTICS
24 Biomass from non- certified resources must not enter the chain
Necessary measures should be taken to avoid mixing Certified Biomass with no certified biomass
Only Biomass accompanied by a Certificate of origin should enter transport vehicles, storage and processing facilities
25 Biomass transport should not cause deterioration of air quality
Vehicles used for biomass transport should take all the necessary measures to improve their combustion emissions
Biomass suppliers have to take all necessary measures to improve the emissions of transport
Austrian road traffic act
continuously police force
23
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
26 Activities have to comply with national laws concerning management of solid wastes
Chain actors involved with transport, storage or processing of industrial origin biomass (wood and afro-food wastes) should be authorized
27
Biomass logistics and processing facilities shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Biomass processing facilities and logistics should take all the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
28 Consumers information
Biomass processing facilities should provide to their customers information on their products characteristics and quality
Biomass facilities have to verify the origin and quality of biomass
CEN/TS… continuously regional authority
BIOENERGY PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION
29 Biomass from non- certified resources must not enter the chain
The bioenergy produced must be exclusively from certified biomass
Biomass entering the bioenergy production plant should be accompanied by a certification of origin and source
origin certificate continuously
30 Bioenergy production plants should apply best practices to improve energy efficiency
Biomass energy conversions technologies of high conversion efficiency shall be used
Conversion technologies that achieve at high conversion efficiency.
operation authorization, funding systems
once before starting operation
Austrian Community Credit authority
31 Activities have to comply with national laws concerning solid wastes management
Bioenergy plant should obtain the necessary authorization (permit) to use industrial origin biomass as fuel for energy production
24
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
32
Bioenergy production have to comply with national laws concerning bioenergy production
Bioenergy plant should be authorized to generate energy
33 Bioenergy production should maintain or improve environmental quality
Bioenergy production plant should take all the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Necessary measures should be taken during construction and operation of district heating network in order to maintain or improve environmental quality
Plant operators have to fulfil national legislations of district heating grids
kW/m once before starting the grid operation
ÖKK Austria
34
Bioenergy distribution networks shall not cause deterioration of environmental quality
Necessary measures should be taken during construction and operation of electricity transmission on network in order to maintain or improve environmental quality and protect public health
BIOENERGY USE
35 Bioenergy users shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Industries or other installations that use bioenergy should take all necessary measures, so as their activities don't cause deterioration of environment
Biomass operators and suppliers have to take all necessary measures to avoid deterioration
Burgenländisches Umweltinformationsgesetz LGBl 30/2001
continuously land of Burgenland
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ANNEX-3 Greek Bioenergy District Certification Standard
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
GENERAL SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPALS -BIOENERGY DISTRICT SUSTAINABILITY
Well defined BD borders Submission of a map that define in detail the BD area
At the time of application to join the EU network of Bioenergy Districts; In case of changes in the BD borders
Regional BD Coordination Direction
The territory of the BD must be well defined and to contain a short supply chain
Radius of BD < 60km Measuring the largest radius of the defined BD area
At the time of application to join the EU network of BDs; In case of changes in the BD
Regional BD Coordination Direction
Field visits in case of agricultural residues, energy crops, plantations or forest
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain & a month before biomass collection
Local BD Coordination Direction
Visit of facilities in case of livestock raising farms or industries
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 5 years
Local BD Coordination Direction
1
Bioenergy District is a well defined area containing a short and close supply chain where all involved goods and persons are from this same area (RENEWED BD Definition)
All actors involved in the bioenergy production chain shall be located in the Bioenergy District
Location of biomass producers
Checking address of livestock raising farms or industries.
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 2 year
Local BD Coordination Direction
26
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Visit of facilities
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 5 years
Local BD Coordination Direction
Location of biomass processing facilities Checking address of premises or plants in licence and documentation
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 2 years
Local BD Coordination Direction
Visit of facilities
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 5 years
Local BD Coordination Direction
Location of bioenergy production plant Checking address of premises or plants in licence and documentation
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 2 years
Local BD Coordination Direction
Visit of facilities
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain
Local BD Coordination Direction
Provision of heat in the local district heating grid or local users Check contract
agreements between bioheat producers and district heating managers/users
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Once per year
Local BD Coordination Direction
Feeding biogas in the local natural gas grid Visit of facilities
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain
Local BD Coordination Direction
27
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Check contract agreements between biogas producers & gas grid managers
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Yearly
Local BD Coordination Direction
Visit facilities
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 5 years
Local BD Coordination Direction
Check contract agreements between biogas producers & biogas fuels stations
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Yearly
Local BD Coordination Direction
Location of Biogas vehicle fuel stations and retail of locally processed biogas
Checking address of facilities in licence and documentation
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 2 years
Local BD Coordination Direction
Visit of facilities in case that the user is an industry or enterprise
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 5 years
Local BD Coordination Direction
Checking address of facilities in licence and documentation
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 3 years
Local BD Coordination Direction
Location of bioenergy users/consumers
Checking address in submitted documentation, in case of individual users (domestic use)
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain
Local BD Coordination Direction
28
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Possession of necessary licences and permits for their operation
Checking licences and permits of operation
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Once per year
Local BD Coordination Direction
2 Activities have to comply with national laws and international agreements
All bioenergy chain actors should fulfil the requirements set by national laws and regulations
Registration in the respective professional registries and chambers
Check documentation that proves registration in professional registries and chambers
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Once per year
Local BD Coordination Direction
CO2, CH4, N2O, NOX, CO, SO2, HC and PM levels in the BD should be at least 30% lower comparing to levels before BD establishment and bioenergy use.
Measurements by air pollution stations to be established in the BD
On-line measuring Prefecture Authority- Environment Department
Field measurements Yearly Regional Authority- Environment Department The emissions level of all bioenergy
production plants should be at least 20% lower that limits set by law Check documentation
about used technologies and their emissions
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain
Regional Authority- Environment Department
The use of bioenergy instead of fossil fuels in meeting local energy needs shall contribute in improving air quality in the Bioenergy District
Use of advanced pollution control technologies by bioenergy production plants
Check documentation about used anti-pollution technologies
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain
Regional Authority- Environment Department
Checking "waste management plans" submitted by the -industries in BD
Yearly Regional Authority- Environment Department
3
Bioenergy production should contribute in improvement of environmental conditions at local level
Bioenergy production shall contribute in decrease of solid wastes Quantities of agro-food and wood wastes
produced in BD and treated for energy production Check statistics in
production and treatment of food & wood industry wastes
Yearly Regional Authority- Environment Department
29
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Quantities of livestock-farming wastes produced in BD and treated for energy production
Check statistics in production and treatment of livestock farming wastes
Yearly
Prefecture Authority- Agricultural Development Department
Bioenergy production should contribute in generation of employment in local level
Number of persons employed in jobs related to bioenergy production and use in the BD
Statistical surveys Yearly Municipal Authorities
Bioenergy production should contribute in employment diversification (increase of jobs in new occupational activities)
Number of persons employed in jobs related to new activities related to bioenergy production and use in the BD
Statistical surveys Yearly Municipal Authorities
Bioenergy production should contribute in entrepreneurship diversification (development of new entrepreneurship/ occupational activities)
Number of new enterprises in the BD related to bioenergy production and use
Checking chambers registrations
Yearly Local BD Coordination Direction
4 Bioenergy production should contribute to strength and diversification of local economy
Bioenergy production should contribute in the increase of local community (chain actors) income
Increase in local GDP Checking GDP Statistics
Yearly Local BD Coordination Direction
5 Security of energy supply Bioenergy production should contribute in improving local security of supply
Total energy (toe) produced from biomass in the BD
Checking statistics in biomass produced energy and local energy consumption
Yearly Local BD Coordination Direction
SUSTAINABILITY OF BIOMASS CHAIN
6
The production of bioenergy should contribute in climate change mitigation through the reduction of GHGs emissions
The GHG's balance along the bioenergy production chain must be positive
The GHGs saving from the use of biomass for energy purposes shall be at least 35%.
Checking performance of bioenergy chain based on methods to be set by the new RES Directive
Yearly
Local BD Coordination Direction or other authority to be set by the new RES Directive
30
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
7 Social sustainability of bioenergy production chain
The cost and benefits shall be equally distributed along the bienergy production chain
Existence of chain agreements that ensure equal distribution of costs and benefits
Checking availability and content of chain agreements among the actors involved in the chain
At the time that a new actor joins the chain; Up on new contract agreements
Local BD Coordination Direction
8 Economic sustainability of bioenergy production chain
The bioenergy production chain should be economically viable
Economic performance of the chain Checking economic performance of the chain
Yearly Local BD Coordination Direction
9 Quality Assurance and quality control of the supply chain
A steady quality of raw material is continually achieved along the biomass supply chain
Certification according to CEN/TS 15234 Standard
Checking performance CEN/TS 15234 standard
Yearly Local Certification Organisations
BIOMASS PRODUCTION
10 Eligibility of sources The bioenergy should be produced from eligible sources of biomass
Biomass of the folowing categories: biodegradable fraction of products, waste and residues from agriculture (including vegetal and animal substances), forestry and related industries, as well as the biodegradable fraction of industrial and municipal waste (Directive 2003/30/EC)
Checking characteristics and origin of biomass
At the time that a new biomass producer joins the chain
Local BD Coordination Direction
11 Biofuel & food Competition
Biomas production must not lead to severe competition with food prices and shortage of other products such animal feeding or building material (competition with other uses)
Price information about food prices, with a distinction between autonomous trends (e.g., in the world market) and more local effects.
Monitoring food prices Monthly
Local BD Coordination Direction; Prefecture Authority-Dpt of Agric. Development
Checking documentation kept by biomass producer
At the delivery to bioenergy production plant
Bionergy Producers 12 Biomass should not originate from land with recognised high biodiversity value
Biomass should not originate from forest undisturbed by significant human activity
Authorisation by Forest Authority for biomass removal Checking
documentation kept by bioenergy producer
Yearly Forest Authority
31
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Location of crop field or plantation Field visits
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain & a month before biomass collection
Local BD Coordination Direction Biomass should not originate from
areas designed from nature protection purposes, unless evidence is provided that the production of that raw material did not interfere with those purposes Compliance with the management plant of
the protected area; Compliance with directive 92/43/EC
Field Visits 2 times per year
Management Authority of the protected area;Regional Authority Department of Environment
Biomass should not originate from highly biodiverse grassland
Location of crop field or plantation Field visits
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain & a month before biomass collection
Local BD Coordination Direction
Biomass should not originate from wetlands
Location of crop field or plantation Field visits
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain & a month before biomass collection
Local BD Coordination Direction
Checking documentation kept by biomass producer
At the delivery to bioenergy production plant
Bionergy Producers
13 Biomass should not originate from land with high carbon stock
Biomass should not originate from continuously forested areas
Authorisation by Forest Authority for biomass removal Checking
documentation kept by bioenergy producer
Yearly Forest Authority
32
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Soil loss (tonnes of soil/ha/year) Sampling and measuring soil loss
Every 5 years
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
Prevention and control of erosion
Field tillage lines ventricular or diagonal to contour lines in case of slope>10%
Field visits At tillage period
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
Conservation of organic matter in the soil
Soil organic matter (%) in the top layer of soil
Sampling and lab tests for SOM content
Every 5 years
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
Maintain soil structure Soil structure (porosity ,aggregation) Sampling and Checking soil structure
Every 5 years
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
Sampling and laboratory tests for measuring of N, P, K content
1 rotation period
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
N, P, K concentrations (gr/ soil gr ) Checking documentation to identify quantity of fertilisers applied
Yearly
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
14 In the production of agricultural biomass the soil quality must be retained or even improved
Maintenance of nutrient balance
Application of rotation crop system Field visits 2 times per year
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
15
In the production of agricultural biomass the surface and ground water must not be depleted and the water quality must be maintained or improved
Efficient use of water Quantity of water used for irrigation (m2/ha)
Checking quantities consumed based to measurements of the central irrigation system
Yearly
TOEV-Local Irrigation Management Organisation
33
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Use of water efficient irrigation methods &equipment
Field visits 2 times per year
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
Application of measures to minimize water loss
Field visits 2 times per year
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
Concentration of chemical pollutants in surface and ground water (mg/lit)
Sampling & lab tests Yearly Prefecture Authority -De partment of Environment
Protection of water against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances (i.e. pesticides, weed-killers)
Rational use of pesticides/weed-killers. Quantity (kg/ha or lit/ha) of pesticides/weed-killers applied
Checking books and documentation
Yearly
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
Concentration of N in surface and ground water (mg/lit)
Sampling & lab tests 4 times per year Prefecture Authority -De partment of Environment
Quantity of N fertiser applied in the field (kg/ha)
Checking documentation to identify quantity of N fertilisers applied
Yearly
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
Protection of water against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural resources
Quantity of manure or animal origin compost applied in the field (kg/ha)
Checking documentation to identify quantity of manure or compost applied in the field
Yearly
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
16
In the production of biomass the agricultural habitats, natural habitant and wild flora and fauna should be maintained
Ensure a minimum level of maintenance and avoid the deterioration of habitats
Compliance with the Code of Good Agricultural practices concerning protection of environmental habitats
Field visits Yearly
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
34
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Ensure conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna
Compliance with the Code of Good Agricultural practices concerning conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and flora
Field visits Yearly
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
17
In the production of animal manure and faeces the surface and ground water quality must be maintained or improved
Protection of water against pollution caused by nitrates from animal rearing farms
Application of measures and methods in manure collection and treatment that protect surface and groundwater from leaching, runoff or infiltration of animal wastes
Visit of facilities
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Yearly
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
18
Animals farming installations used for biomass production shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Animal biomass (manure, faeces) should originate from farming installations that take the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Possession of a licence of operation approved by the environmental protection authorities
Checking documentation
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain & every 5 years
Prefecture Authority -Department of Environment; Local BD Coordination Direction
Cattle & swine installations: Area (m2) / animal
Visit of facilities
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain & every 2 years
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
Poultry installations: Area (m2) / bird Visit of facilities
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain & every 2 years
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
19 Biomass production should ensure animals health and welfare
Ensure animals health and welfare in farming installations
Poultry installation: Length (cm) of feeder or drinker/bird
Visit of facilities
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain & every 2 years
Prefecture Authority -Department of Agriculture Development
20 GMO is not permitted Biomass shall not be originated from Genetically Modified Organisations
Content of GMO in biomass Sampling and laboratory tests and measurements
Monthly Prefecture Authority -Dpt of Agriculture Development
35
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Checking documentation kept by wood producer
At the delivery to bioenergy production plant
Bionergy Producers Wood fuel from harvesting of BD forests should not originate from illegal harvested wood
Authorisation by Forest Authority for biomass removal Checking
documentation kept by bioenergy producer
Yearly Forest Authority
Checking documentation kept by wood producer
At the delivery to wood industry and to bioenergy production plant
Wood residues producers; Bionergy Producers
Wood-industry residues should not originate from illegal harvested wood
Authorisation by Forest Authority for biomass removal
Checking documentation kept by bioenergy producer
Yearly Local BD Coordination Direction
Checking documentation kept by wood producer
At the delivery to bioenergy production plant
Bionergy Producers Wood fuel from harvesting shall originate from sustainably managed forest or plantations
Authorisation by Forest Authority for biomass removal Checking
documentation kept by bioenergy producer
Yearly Forest Authority
Checking documentanion kept by wood producer
At the delivery to wood industry and to bioenergy production plant
Wood residues producers; Bionergy Producers
21 Biomass production should not cause forest degradation
Wood fuel from Wood-industry residues shall originate from sustainably managed forest or plantations
Authorisation by Forest Authority for biomass removal in case of national produced wood or compliance; Certification from PEFC (Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification) scheme or FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) or other similar national programme in case of imported biomass
Checking documentation kept by bioenergy producer
Yearly Local BD Coordination Direction
22 Biomass should not contain dangerous substances
Biomass from industrial sources should not contain dangerous substances
Concentration of chemical pollutants (mg/kg)
Sampling and laboratory tests
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Yearly
Local BD Coordination Direction
36
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Visit of facilities
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 5 years
Local BD Coordination Direction
No treatment with chemical or other dangerous substances is foreseens in wood or agro-food production process Checking
documentation showing wood or agro-food processing process
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 5 years
Local BD Coordination Direction
23
Wood and agro-food industries used for biomass production shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Industrial biomass (wood and agricultural products processing residues) should originate from industries that take the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Posession of a licence of operation approved by the environmental protection authorities
Checking documentation
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain & every 5 years
Prefecture Authority -Department of Environment; Local BD Coordination Direction
BIOMASS LOGGISTICS
24 Biomass from non- certified resources must not enter the chain
Necessary measures should be taken to avoid mixing Certified Biomass with no certified biomass
Possession of Certificate of origin by each lot of biomass
Checking availability of Certificate of origin for each lot of biomass
Each time that a lot of biomass entering transport vehicles, storage or processing facilities
Chain actors
Confirmation by the Prefectural Vehicle Control Authority on low emissions level
Checking documentation
According to car age: 1-5 years
Local BD Coordination Direction
25 Biomass transport should not cause deterioration of air quality
Vehicles used for biomass transport should take all the necessary measures to improve their combustion emissions Use of renewable fuels
Checking invoices & documentation
Yearly Local BD Coordination Direction
37
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
26 Activities have to comply with national laws concerning management of solid wastes
Chain actors involved with transport, storage or processing of industrial origin biomass (wood and afro-food wastes) should be authorized
Possession of licence/permit to collect, transfer, store or process industrial wastes
Checking documentation
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 2 years
Regional Authority- Environment Department; Local BD Coordination Authority
27
Biomass logistics and processing facilities shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Biomass processing facilities and logistics should take all the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Possession of a licence of operation approved by the environmental protection authorities
Checking documentation
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 5 years
Prefecture Authority -Despartment of Environment; Local BD Coordination Direction
28 Consumers information
Biomass processing facilities should provide to their customers information on their products characteristics and quality
Existence of information concerning products characteristics and quality on products' packages
Checking products packages
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Two times per year
Local BD Coordination Direction
BIOENERGY PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION
29 Biomass from non- certified resources must not enter the chain
The bioenergy produced must be exclusively from certified biomass
Possesion of Certificate of origin for each lot of biomass
Checking availability of Certificate of origin for each lot of biomass
Each time that a lot of biomass entering bioenergy plants facilities
Bioenergy Producers; Local BD Coordination Direction
Field Visits
Bioenergy Producers; Local BD Coordination Direction
30 Bioenergy production plants should apply best practices to improve energy efficiency
Biomass energy conversions technologies of high conversion efficiency shall be used
Conversion technologies that achieve at least 85% conversion for residential and commercial applications and at least 70% for industrial applications.
Checking used equipment
Checking documentation
Bioenergy Producers; Local BD Coordination Direction
31 Activities have to comply with national laws concerning solid wastes management
Bioenergy plant should obtain the necessary authorization (permit) to use industrial origin biomass as fuel for energy production
Possession of permit to use industrial origin biomass as fuel for energy production
Checking documentation
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 5 years
Prefecture Authority -Department of Environment; Local BD Coordination Direction
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
32
Bioenergy production have to comply with national laws concerning bioenergy production
Bioenergy plant should be authorized to generate energy
Possession of permit to produce bioenergy Checking documentation
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain; Every 5 years
RAE-National Energy Authority; Local BD Coordination Direction
33 Bioenergy production should maintain or improve environmental quality
Bioenergy production plant should take all the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Possession of a licence of operation approved by the environmental protection authorities
Checking documentation
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain & every 5 years
Prefecture Authority -Department of Environment; Local BD Coordination Direction
Existence of an environmental impact assessment (EIA) study and of a plan for mitigation of environmental impacts during construction
Checking documentation
Beginning of district heating network construction
Prefecture Authority -Department of Environment; Local BD Coordination Direction
Necessary measures should be taken during construction of the district heating network in order to maintain or improve environmental quality Implementation of the mitigation measures
foreseen in EIA Field visits
During construction
Prefecture Authority -Department of Environment; Local BD Coordination Direction
Necessary measures should be taken during operation of district heating network in order to maintain or improve environmental quality
Possession of a licence of operation approved by the environmental protection authorities
Checking documentation
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain & every 5 years
Prefecture Authority -Department of Environment; Local BD Coordination Direction
34 Bioenergy distribution networks shall not cause deterioration of environmental quality
Necessary measures should be taken during construction of electricity transmission network to maintain or improve environmental quality and protect public health
Existence of an environmental impact assessment (EIA) study and of a plan for mitigation of environmental impacts during construction
Checking documentation
Beginning of electricity network construction
Prefecture Authority -Department of Environment; Local BD Coordination Direction
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Implementation of the mitigation measures foreseen in EIA
Field visits During construction
Prefecture Authority -Department of Environment; Local BD Coordination Direction
Necessary measures should be taken during cooperation of electricity transmission network in order to maintain or improve environmental quality and protect public health
Possession of a licence of operation approved by the environmental protection authorities
Checking documentation
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain & every 5 years
Prefecture Authority -Department of Environment; Local BD Coordination Direction
BIOENERGY USE
35 Bioenergy users shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Industries or other installations that use bioenergy should take all necessary measures, so as their activities don't cause deterioration of environment
Possession of a licence of operation approved by the environmental protection authorities
Checking documentation
At the time of application to join the bioenergy chain & every 5 years
Prefecture Authority -Department of Environment; Local BD Coordination Direction
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ANNEX-4 Hungarian Bioenergy District Certification Standard
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
GENERAL SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPALS -BIOENERGY DISTRICT SUSTAINABILITY
The limited area of the District is pre-defined
Map of the BD At the initial start of production
DB coordination body The territory of the BD must be
well defined and to contain a short supply chain
The area of origin within a radius of 30 km. Map of the BD once before starting the initiative
DB coordination body
The biomass producers should be located in the BD.
Visits at the actors involved
continuously DB coordination body
The bioenergy production plant should be located in the BD
Visits at the actors involved, control of documents of operation
before starting the operation
DB coordination body
1
Bioenergy District is a well defined area containing a short and close supply chain where all involved goods and persons are from this same area (RENEWED BD Definition) All actors involved in the
bioenergy production chain shall be located in the Bioenergy District
The bioenergy consumers should be located in the BD
Visits at the actors involved, control of documents
once before the connection to the grid
DB coordination body
2 Activities have to comply with national laws and international agreements
All bioenergy chain actors should fulfil the requirements set by national laws and regulations
The bioenergy production plants must operate in line with the national laws
Documents of operation
yearly MAVIR Zrt
3
Bioenergy production should contribute in improvement of environmental conditions at local level
The bioenergy production shall contribute to decrease solid wastes
Quantities of agro-food and wood wastes used for energy production in the BD
monitoring statistical data of relevant organisations
yearly DB coordination body
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Bioenergy production should contribute in generation of employment in local level
Job creation statistics of the involved actors Local employment office
annually communities
Bioenergy production should contribute in employment diversification (increase of jobs in new occupational activities)
Job creation statistics of the involved actors Local employment office
annually communities
Bioenergy production should contribute in entrepreneurship diversification (development of new entrepreneurship/ occupational activities)
number of enterprises by economic activity - monitoring of the registered organisations engaged in the sector
Chamber of commerce
annually Chamber of commerce
4
Bioenergy production should contribute to strength and diversification of local economy
Bioenergy production should contribute in the increase of local community (chain actors) income
monitoring the tax-payment from these actors
Statistical office annually Statistical Office
5 Security of energy supply Bioenergy production should contribute in improving local security of supply
supply and demand of energy local statistics annually Statistical Office
SUSTAINABILITY OF BIOMASS CHAIN
6
The production of bioenergy should contribute in climate change mitigation through the reduction of GHGs emissions
The GHG's balance along the bioenergy production chain must be positive
The GHGs saving from the use of biomass for energy purposes shall be at least 35%.
No procedures are foreseen yet.
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
7 Social sustainability of bioenergy production chain
The cost and benefits shall be equally distributed along the bienergy production chain
Terms regulated by chain agreements chain agreements should be developed
continuously antitrust authority, Chamber of Agriculture
8 Economic sustainability of bioenergy production chain
The bioenergy production chain should be economically viable
Monitoring of profitability Checking performance of the chain
yearly Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture
9 Quality Assurance and quality control of the supply chain
A steady quality of raw material is continually achieved along the biomass supply chain
The biomass supply chain shall be certified according to CEN/TC specifications
CEN/TC 253 continuously resp.national authority
BIOMASS PRODUCTION
10 Eligibility of sources The bioenergy should be produced from eligible sources of biomass
Bioenery plants and / or supplier should provide documents of origin of biomass
certificate of origin continuously for all supplies
Chamber of Agriculture
11 Biofuel & food Competition
Biomass production must not lead to severe competition with food prices and shortage of other products such animal feeding or building material (competition with other uses)
Monitoring of food price and production Monitoring of food prices
Monthly Chamber of Agriculture
Biomass should not originate from forest undisturbed by significant human activity
12 Biomass should not originate from land with recognised high biodiversity value
Biomass should not originate from areas designed from nature protection purposes, unless evidence is provided that the production of that raw material did not interfere with those purposes
Indicators, Methodologies will be adopted to methods and procedures to be foreseen in the future EU Directives
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Biomass should not originate from highly biodiverse grassland
Biomass should not originate from wetlands
13 Biomass should not originate from land with high carbon stock Biomass should not originate from
continuously forested areas
Indicators, Methodologies will be adopted to methods and procedures to be foreseen in the future EU Directives
Prevention and control of erosion Soil loss in tons soil/ha/year laboratory tests every 5 years appointed laboratory
Conservation of organic matter in the soil
SOM (soil organic matter) and pH in the top layer of soil
laboratory tests every 5 years appointed laboratory
Maintain soil structure Soil structure (sampling) laboratory tests every 5 years appointed laboratory 14
In the production of agricultural biomass the soil quality must be retained or even improved
Maintenance of nutrient balance N, P and K concentrations laboratory tests every 5 years appointed laboratory
Efficient use of water Irrigation reports reports yearly Chamber of Agriculture
Protection of water against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances (i.e. pesticides, fertilizers)
Directive 80/68/EEC (artic 4&5) on the protection of groundwater against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances &Cross-Compliance (new CAP) (Artic.3-9)
15
In the production of agricultural biomass the surface and ground water must not be depleted and the water quality must be maintained or improved
Protection of water against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural resources
Directive 91/674/EEC (artic 4&5) on concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources and in compliance with Cross-Compliance (new CAP) (Artic. 3-9)
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Ensure a minimum level of maintenance and avoid the deterioration of habitats
As in the Code of Good Agricultural practicing
filed visit yearly Chamber of Agriculture
16
In the production of biomass the agricultural habitats, natural habitant and wild flora and fauna should be maintained
Ensure conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna
Directive 92/43/EEC on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna
17
In the production of animal manure and faeces the surface and ground water quality must be maintained or improved
Protection of water against pollution caused by nitrates from animal rearing farms
Directive 91/674/EEC (artic 4&5) concerning the protection of waters against pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural sources
Nitrate mg/l continuously Chamber of Agriculture
18
Animals farming installations used for biomass production shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Animal biomass (manure, faeces) should originate from farming installations that take the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Possession of approval of responsible environmental authorities
Check of documents At starting the operation
BD management authority
19 Biomass production should ensure animals health and welfare
Ensure animals health and welfare in farming installations
Cattle, pig and poultry installation in line with the regulation
Visit at facilities At the start Chamber of Agriculture
20 GMO is not permitted Biomass shall not be originate from Genetically Modified Organisations
Content of GMO in biomass Declaration and documentation
yearly BD management authority
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Wood fuel from harvesting and Wood-industry residues should not originate from illegal harvested wood
Authorisation of Forest Authority for bio-mass removal
operating authorization
continuously regional authority
21 Biomass production should not cause forest degradation Wood fuel from harvesting and
Wood-industry residues shall originate from sustainably managed forest or plantations
Wood suppliers have to take care for sustainable plantations
checking documents of wood producers
annually prov. forest authority
22 Biomass should not contain dangerous substances
Biomass from industrial sources should not contain dangerous substances
Plant operators have to verify the biomass origin
supplier contracts, eco energy law
continuously BD management
23
Wood and agro-food industries used for biomass production shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Industrial biomass (wood and agricultural products processing residues) should originate from industries that take the necessary measures to maintain or impove environmental quality
Operation permit approved by the environmental protection authority
check of documents at start up and every 5 years
BD management
BIOMASS LOGGISTICS
24 Biomass from non- certified resources must not enter the chain
Necessary measures should be taken to avoid mixing Certified Biomass with no certified biomass
Transportation of biomass only with certification of origin
checking the certification for each of transported lot
continuously BD actors
25 Biomass transport should not cause deterioration of air quality
Vehicles used for biomass transport should take all the necessary measures to improve their combustion emissions
Biomass suppliers have to take all necessary measures to improve the emissions of transport
national road traffic act
continuously DB management
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
26 Activities have to comply with national laws concerning management of solid wastes
Chain actors involved with transport, storage or processing of industrial origin biomass (wood and afro-food wastes) should be authorized
Licence for this type of operation Checking document At start Regional environmental authority
27
Biomass logistics and processing facilities shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Biomass processing facilities and logistics should take all the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Possession of licence and dev. plans checking documents At start and yearly BD management
28 Consumers information
Biomass processing facilities should provide to their customers information on their products characteristics and quality
Biomass facilities have to verify the origin and quality of biomass
checking parameters continuously DB chain
BIOENERGY PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION
29 Biomass from non- certified resources must not enter the chain
The bioenergy produced must be exclusively from certified biomass
Biomass must be accompanied with certification of origin and source
certificate of origin continuously chain actors
30 Bioenergy production plants should apply best practices to improve energy efficiency
Biomass energy conversions technologies of high conversion efficiency shall be used
Conversion technologies that achieve at high conversion efficiency.
operation authorization, funding systems
before starting operation
technical body or a commission operating beside the DB chain
31 Activities have to comply with national laws concerning solid wastes management
Bioenergy plant should obtain the necessary authorization (permit) to use industrial origin biomass as fuel for energy production
Possession of permits check of documents at start national authorities
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
32
Bioenergy production have to comply with national laws concerning bioenergy production
Bioenergy plant should be authorized to generate energy
Possession of permits check of documents at start national authorities
33 Bioenergy production should maintain or improve environmental quality
Bioenergy production plant should take all the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Possession of permits check of documents at start national authorities
Necessary measures should be taken during construction and operation of district heating network in order to maintain or improve environmental quality
Plant operators have to fulfil national legislations of district heating grids
kW/m once before starting the grid or at start of operation
national authorities
34
Bioenergy distribution networks shall not cause deterioration of environmental quality
Necessary measures should be taken during construction and operation of electricity transmission on network in order to maintain or improve environmental quality and protect public health
Possession of permits for operation Check of documents at start and every five years
national authorities
BIOENERGY USE
35 Bioenergy users shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Industries or other installations that use bioenergy should take all necessary measures, so as their activities don't cause deterioration of environment
Biomass operators and suppliers have to take all necessary measures to avoid deterioration
Overall check of operations
yearly BD management
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ANNEX-5 Italian Bioenergy District Certification Standard
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
GENERAL SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPALS -BIOENERGY DISTRICT SUSTAINABILITY
The territory of the BD must be well defined and to contain a short supply chain
geographic position of every certified actor and maximum distance from the BD centre to the farthest border
GPS coordinates at BD start and every time a new certified actor is entering in BD
BD responsible
geographic position of every certified actor
GPS coordinates at BD start and every time a new certified actor is entering in BD
BD responsible 1
Bioenergy District is a well defined area containing a short and close supply chain where all involved goods and persons are from this same area (RENEWED BD Definition)
All actors involved in the Bioenergy production chain shall be located in the Bioenergy District
address of a transport departure and address of a transport destination
documents of transportation 10% of transport of biomass or material transfer
BD responsible
2 Activities have to comply with national laws and international agreements
Laws compliance 100% of conformity licenses, permits as specifically required
at BD start and for every new actor
BD responsible
Air quality improvement GHG’s emission GHG’s monitoring data from ARPA system (Regional Agency for Environment) and Eurostat
Every week ARPA
3
Bioenergy production should contribute in improvement of environmental conditions at local level
Bioenergy production shall contribute in decrease of solid wastes
Solid wastes decrease trend and increase of the amount of animal waste for plant feeding
HERA (Group for environmental, water, gas, wastes and electric energy services) reports and amount used for plants feeding
every month HERA
4 Bioenergy production should contribute to strength & diversification of local
Bioenergy production should contribute in generation of employment in local level
Employment indicators Data from Bologna Province every year Bologna province
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Bioenergy production should contribute in employment diversification (increase of jobs in new occupational activities)
Employment indicators Data from Bologna Province every year Bologna province
Bioenergy production should contribute in entrepreneurship diversification (development of new entrepreneurship/ occupational activities)
New entrepreneurship and occupational activities indicators
Data from Bologna C.C.I.A.A. (Chamber of Commerce)
every year Bologna province
economy
Bioenergy production should contribute in the increase of local community (chain actors) income
Economic indicators Data from Bologna C.C.I.A.A. (Chamber of Commerce)
every year Bologna province
5 Security of energy supply Bioenergy production should contribute in improving local security of supply
Match between Supply and Consumption indicators using traceability
Data from BD actors database every six months BD responsible
SUSTAINABILITY OF BIOMASS CHAIN
6
The production of Bioenergy should contribute in climate change mitigation through the reduction of GHGs emissions
The GHG's balance along the Bioenergy production chain must be positive
% of GHG’s saved / year GHG’s monitoring data from ARPA system (Regional Agency for Environment) and Eurostat
Every week ARPA
7 Social sustainability of Bioenergy production chain
The cost and benefits shall be equally distributed along the Bioenergy production chain
Value distribution for chain enterprises
Chain enterprises balances Every year BD responsible
8 Economic sustainability of Bioenergy production chain
The Bioenergy production chain should be economically viable
Economic chain balance "BD balance" by means of single enterprises balances
Every year BD responsible
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
A steady quality of raw material is continually achieved along the biomass supply chain
Specific quality parameters, for each type of permitted biomass
Quality parameters measured in each level of the chain, by each enterprise, ruled by their quality systems
Every three months BD responsible
9 Quality Assurance and quality control of the supply chain
Quality policies adopted by single enterprise
Quality policies content Certification systems adopted and the related policy
Every year BD responsible
BIOMASS PRODUCTION
10 Eligibility of sources The Bioenergy should be produced from eligible sources of biomass
% of permitted biomass types effectively used in BD
Biomass document of transport and mass balance
every six months BD responsible
11 Biofuel & food Competition
Biomass production must not lead to severe competition with food prices and shortage of other products such animal feeding or building material (competition with other uses)
Land and food variations in use and prices in BD
Elaboration of data from A.G.E.R. (Emilia-Romagna's Arable Crops Bureau) website (www.agerborsamerci.it) and of Bologna Chamber of Commerce website (http://www.bo.camcom.it/)
every six months BD responsible
Biomass should not originate from forest undisturbed by significant human activity
Biomass should not originate from areas designed from nature protection purposes, unless evidence is provided that the production of that raw material did not interfere with those purposes
12 Biomass should not originate from land with recognised high biodiversity value
Biomass should not originate from highly biodiverse grassland
% of prohibited areas from which raw materials are coming
Traceability and mass balance every three months BD responsible
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Biomass should not originate from wetlands
13 Biomass should not originate from land with high carbon stock Biomass should not originate
from continuously forested areas
% of prohibited areas from which raw materials are coming
Traceability and mass balance every three months BD responsible
Prevention and control of erosion
% of soil non correctly managed and its extension
up to 20% of soil (and <2 ha) non correctly managed (low level of violation), 20 to 30% (and <3 ha) of soil non correctly managed (medium level of violation), up to 30% of soil or >3 ha of soil non correctly managed (high level of violation) - Tables reported in “AGEA – Application of EU Laws and National Laws about CAP’s conditionality – Year 2008”, pages 67-78.
n.d. for AGEA, once a year for BD responsible
AGEA (Agency for Funding in Agriculture) and BD responsible
Conservation of organic matter in the soil
% of soil non correctly managed and its extension
up to 20% of soil (and <2 ha) non correctly managed (low level of violation), 20 to 30% (and <3 ha) of soil non correctly managed (medium level of violation), up to 30% of soil or >3 ha of soil non correctly managed (high level of violation), or violation into a pSIC or ZPS areas - Tables reported in “AGEA – Application of EU Laws and National Laws about CAP’s conditionality – Year 2008”, pages 67-78.
n.d. for AGEA, once a year for BD responsible
AGEA (Agency for Funding in Agriculture) and BD responsible
14
In the production of agricultural biomass the soil quality must be retained or even improved
Maintain soil structure % of soil non correctly managed and its extension
up to 20% of soil (and <2 ha) non correctly managed (low level of violation), 20 to 30% (and <5 ha)
n.d. for AGEA, once a year for BD responsible
AGEA (Agency for Funding in Agriculture) and BD
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
of soil non correctly managed (medium level of violation), up to 30% of soil or >5 ha of soil non correctly managed (high level of violation) - Tables reported in “AGEA – Application of EU Laws and National Laws about CAP’s conditionality – Year 2008”, pages 67-78.
responsible
Efficient use of water type of irrigation system and hl/ha of water used for irrigation
treatments register once a year BD responsible
Protection of water against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances (i.e. pesticides, fertilizers)
Low-input voluntary standard adoption
Phytosanitary treatments register once a year BD responsible
15
In the production of agricultural biomass the surface and ground water must not be depleted and the water quality must be maintained or improved Protection of water against
pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural resources
% of soil non correctly managed
% of land in which violations are verified, considering administrative attainments, rules to be respected during the storage process, numerical limits to be respected in NVZ areas and agronomical duties regarding the use of animal manure. Tables are reported in “AGEA – Application of EU Laws and National Laws about CAP’s conditionality – Year 2008”, pages 21-25.
n.d. for AGEA, once a year for BD responsible
AGEA (Agency for Funding in Agriculture) and BD responsible
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Ensure a minimum level of maintenance and avoid the deterioration of habitats
16
In the production of biomass the agricultural habitats, natural habitant and wild flora and fauna should be maintained
Ensure conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna
% of soil non correctly managed and its extension
up to 20% of soil (and <2 ha) in which there is presence of violations "a" (see below), "c" and "d" (low level of violation), 20 to 30% (and <3 ha) in which there is presence of violations "a", "c" and "d" or the presence of violation "b" in a surface <20% and <1 ha (medium level of violation), over 30% of soil or >3 ha of soil, or the presence of violation "b" in a surface <20% and <1 ha (high level of violation) ***[a) stubble and straw burning at the end of the cultivation; b) change of use of permanent pasture grazing lands; c) not presence of natural or artificial vegetal, not agricultural activities during a year, not pasture activities (for lands voluntary not used for cultivation); d) not elimination of existing terracing and execution of not authorized terracing] - Tables are reported in “AGEA – Application of EU Laws and National Laws about CAP’s conditionality – Year 2008”, pages 26-30.
n.d. for AGEA, once a year for BD responsible
AGEA (Agency for Funding in Agriculture) and BD responsible
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
17
In the production of animal manure and faeces the surface and ground water quality must be maintained or improved
Protection of water against pollution caused by nitrates from animal rearing farms
% of land in which are verified violations listed in “AGEA – Application of EU Laws and National Laws about CAP’s conditionality – Year 2008”, pages 21-25.
% of land in which violations are verified, considering administrative attainments, rules to be respected during the storage process, numerical limits to be respected in NVZ areas and agronomical duties regarding the use of animal manure.
n.d. for AGEA, once a year for BD responsible
AGEA (Agency for Funding in Agriculture) and BD responsible
18
Animals farming installations used for biomass production shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Animal biomass (manure, faeces) should originate from farming installations that take the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Specific indicators chosen by each farm
Manual of Auto-Control based on HACCP method and on EU Directives
n.d. for AGEA, once a year for BD responsible
AGEA (Agency for Funding in Agriculture) and BD responsible
19 Biomass production should ensure animals health and welfare
Ensure animals health and welfare in farming installations
Animal health and welfare 100% of farms with high level of animal welfare: veterinary reports
n.d. for AGEA, once a year for BD responsible
AGEA (Agency for Funding in Agriculture) and BD responsible
20 GMO is not permitted Biomass shall not be originate from Genetically Modified Organisations
% of GMO (data analysis)
100% of analysis in compliance with minimum permitted level of GMO (0,05%) or conformity to the voluntary scheme of certification Sincert RT 11 ("Minimum requirements for No-Ogm products certification")
For analysis: as determinate in Auto-control procedures. In case of RT11 certification once a year
BD responsible, or accreditated third body control in case of RT11 certification
21 Biomass production should not cause forest degradation
Wood fuel from harvesting and Wood-industry residues should not originate from illegal harvested wood
% of prohibited areas from which raw materials are coming
documents of transportation, mass balance and harvesting permits
Once a year on 2% of supplied wood
BD responsible
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Wood fuel from harvesting and Wood-industry residues shall originate from sustainably managed forest or plantations
FSC certification FSC certification Once a year Third part control body
22 Biomass should not contain dangerous substances
Biomass from industrial sources should not contain dangerous substances
Chemicals content in solid biofuels, as defined in Technical Standards CEN/TS 15104, CEN/TS 15289, CEN/TS 15105, CEN/TS 15290, CEN/TS 15297, CEN/TS 15296
Maximum level of dangerous substances (mg/kg)
Every analysis with the frequency defined by the single industry risk plan
BD responsible
23
Wood and agro-food industries used for biomass production shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Industrial biomass (wood and agricultural products processing residues) should originate from industries that take the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Environmental Impact Evaluation
Documentation related to the requirements of Republic Presidency Decree, 12 of April 1996, in actuation of Directive 85/337/EC
At the start of BD and for every new industrial installation
BD responsible for BD and Environmental Ministry about R.P.D. 12 of April 1996
BIOMASS LOGISTIC
24 Biomass from non- certified resources must not enter the chain
Necessary measures should be taken to avoid mixing Certified Biomass with no certified biomass
100% of certificated biomass sources
Presence of "actor's certificate" Every year and every time a new actor enter in the BD
BD responsible
25 Biomass transport should not cause deterioration of air quality
Vehicles used for biomass transport should take all the necessary measures to improve their combustion emissions
100% of transporter certified or adopting an auto-control system
certificates or auto-control system Every year BD responsible
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
26
Activities have to comply with national laws concerning management of solid wastes
Chain actors involved with transport, storage or processing of industrial origin biomass (wood and afro-food wastes) should be authorized (having adequate permits)
Solid wastes management authorizations
Authorization in conformity to the following laws: Legislative Decree n.152/06, Regional Law n. 5/2006 and Regional Council n. 1991 of 13 October 2003.
Every year BD responsible
27
Biomass logistics and processing facilities shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Biomass processing facilities and logistics should take all the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
100% of enterprises that adopt appropriate procedures
Documentation related to the requirements of Republic Presidency Decree, 12 of April 1996, in actuation of Directive 85/337/EC
At the start of BD and for every new industrial installation
BD responsible for BD and Environmental Ministry about R.P.D. 12 of April 1996
28 Consumers information
Biomass processing facilities should provide to their customers information on their products characteristics and quality
100% of presence of adequate information on the characteristic of the product
Conformity to CEN/TS 14961 every six months BD responsible and third part control body
BIOENERGY PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION
29 Biomass from non- certified resources must not enter the chain
The Bioenergy produced must be exclusively from certified biomass
100% of biomass origin certified
Presence of "actor's certificate" Every year and every time a new actor enter in the BD
BD responsible
30 Bioenergy production plants should apply best practices to improve energy efficiency
Biomass energy conversions technologies of high conversion efficiency shall be used
Improvement in energy efficiency starting from 70% for industrial application and 85% for residential and commercial applications
Data tables Every year BD responsible
31
Activities have to comply with national laws concerning solid wastes management
Bioenergy plant should obtain the necessary authorization (permit) to use industrial origin biomass as fuel for energy production
100% of solid wastes managers possessing regular authorization
Authorization in conformity to the following laws: Legislative Decree n.152/06, Regional Law n. 5/2006 and Regional Council n. 1991 of 13 October 2003.
Every year BD responsible
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
32
Bioenergy production have to comply with national laws concerning Bioenergy production
Bioenergy plant should be authorized to generate energy
0% of non compliance Conformity to Law Decree 16 of march 1999, n. 79
n.d. Energy and gas national authority
33 Bioenergy production should maintain or improve environmental quality
Bioenergy production plant should take all the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
100% of enterprises that adopt appropriate procedures to improve environmental quality
Documentation related to the requirements of Republic Presidency Decree, 12 of April 1996, in actuation of Directive 85/337/EC
At the start of BD and for every new industrial installation
BD responsible for BD and Environmental Ministry about R.P.D. 12 of April 1996
Necessary measures should be taken during construction and operation of district heating network in order to maintain or improve environmental quality
100% of enterprises that adopt appropriate procedures to improve environmental quality
Documentation related to the requirements of Republic Presidency Decree, 12 of April 1996, in actuation of Directive 85/337/EC
At the start of BD and for every new industrial installation
BD responsible for BD and Environmental Ministry about R.P.D. 12 of April 1996
34
Bioenergy distribution networks shall not cause deterioration of environmental quality
Necessary measures should be taken during construction and operation of electricity transmission network in order to maintain or improve environmental quality and protect public health
100% of enterprises that adopt a proper risk evaluation system
Documentation related to the requirements of Republic Presidency Decree, 12 of April 1996, in actuation of Directive 85/337/EC
At the start of BD and for every new industrial installation
BD responsible for BD and Environmental Ministry about R.P.D. 12 of April 1996
BIOENERGY USE
35 Bioenergy users shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Industries or other installations that use Bioenergy should take all necessary measures, so as their activities don't cause deterioration of environment
100% of enterprises that adopt appropriate procedures to improve environmental quality
Documentation related to the requirements of Republic Presidency Decree, 12 of April 1996, in actuation of Directive 85/337/EC
At the start of BD and for every new industrial installation
BD responsible for BD and Environmental Ministry about R.P.D. 12 of April 1996
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ANNEX-6 Spanish Bioenergy District Certification Standard
VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
GENERAL SUSTAINABILITY PRINCIPALS -BIOENERGY DISTRICT SUSTAINABILITY
The territory of the BD must be well defined and to contain a short supply chain
Number of municipalities in the BD
Number of new municipalities
Yearly District heating manager
1
Bioenergy District is a well defined area containing a short and close supply chain where all involved goods and persons are from this same area (RENEWED BD Definition)
All actors involved in the Bioenergy production chain shall be located in the Bioenergy District
Inscription of biomass production-consumption points in the BD actors registry
Number of new inscriptions
Yearly District heating manager
2 Activities have to comply with national laws and international agreements
All bioenergy chain actors should fulfil the requirements set by national laws and regulations
Local, Regional and National licences in possession of all actors of the registry
Number of the new local, regional and National licences
Three-monthly and yearly
National, regional and local administrations
The use of bioenergy instead of fossil fuels in meeting local energy needs shall contribute in improving air quality in the Bioenergy District 3
Bioenergy production should contribute in improvement of environmental conditions at local level
Bioenergy production shall contribute in decrease of solid wastes
% of fossil fuels savings at consumer's premises % of decrease of pollution indicators at local air quality control stations % of decrease of solid wastes collected by the local waste collection services
Saving % in different fields
Monthly and yearly Local, regional and national energy agencies
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Bioenergy production should contribute in generation of employment in local level Bioenergy production should contribute in employment diversification (increase of jobs in new occupational activities)
Number of qualified and not-qualified jobs created for the
functioning of the BD.
Increase qualified employment
Three-monthly and yearly
National employment agency
Bioenergy production should contribute in entrepreneurship diversification (development of new entrepreneurship/ occupational activities)
Number of companies involved in the BD setting up who request specialized in biomass.
Numbers of companies created in the biomass sector inside BD
Yearly Local and regional authorities 4
Bioenergy production should contribute to strength and diversification of local economy
Bioenergy production should contribute in the increase of local community (chain actors) income
Farmer's annual savings in the waste management fee Farmer's annual incomes from the sale of waste biomass Biomass consumers’ annual savings, coming for the lesser need of transporting biomass from further places.
Energy saving percentage, organic waste decrease
Monthly and yearly Energy and environmental agencies
5 Security of energy supply Bioenergy production should contribute in improving local security of supply
Local electricity production/Local electricity demand. % of local biomass used at the BD
Self-supply energy consumption
Yearly Energy agencies
SUSTAINABILITY OF BIOMASS CHAIN
6
The production of bioenergy should contribute in climate change mitigation through the reduction of GHGs emissions
The GHG's balance along the bioenergy production chain must be positive
Quantity of energy coming from biomass
% of energy coming form the local waste biomass with respect to the total energy demand in the BD
Yearly Energy agencies
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
7 Social sustainability of bioenergy production chain
The cost and benefits shall be equally distributed along the bienergy production chain
8 Economic sustainability of bioenergy production chain
The bioenergy production chain should be economically viable
Number of contracts between different actors in biomass market in the BD
Number of new contracts
Three-monthly and yearly
District heating manager
9 Quality Assurance and quality control of the supply chain
A steady quality of raw material is continually achieved along the biomass supply chain
Number of companies committed with fuels quality standards
% of companies committed with fuels quality standards (national or European)
Yearly Standard association
BIOMASS PRODUCTION
10 Eligibility of sources The bioenergy should be produced from eligible sources of biomass
Percentage of biomass used in each plant. Accept > 80% according to RD 661/2007
Quantity of energy in the special regime coming of the BD
Yearly National energy commission
11 Biofuel & food Competition
Biomass production must not lead to severe competition with food prices and shortage of other products such animal feeding or building material (competition with other uses)
Not applicable (biomass coming from waste)
12 Biomass should not originate from land with recognised high biodiversity value
Biomass should not originate from forest undisturbed by significant human activity
Number of origins certifications % of biomass with certification of origin
Yearly District heating manager
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Biomass should not originate from areas designed from nature protection purposes, unless evidence is provided that the production of that raw material did not interfere with those purposes
Biomass should not originate from highly biodiverse grassland
Biomass should not originate from wetlands
13 Biomass should not originate from land with high carbon stock Biomass should not originate
from continuously forested areas
Prevention and control of erosion Conservation of organic matter in the soil Maintain soil structure
14 In the production of agricultural biomass the soil quality must be retained or even improved
Maintenance of nutrient balance Efficient use of water
Number of origins certifications % of biomass with certification of origin
Yearly District heating manager
Protection of water against pollution caused by certain dangerous substances (i.e. pesticides, fertilizers) 15
In the production of agricultural biomass the surface and ground water must not be depleted and the water quality must be maintained or improved Protection of water against
pollution caused by nitrates from agricultural resources
Not applicable
16 In the production of biomass the agricultural habitats, natural habitant and wild flora and
Ensure a minimum level of maintenance and avoid the deterioration of habitats
Not applicable
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
fauna should be maintained Ensure conservation of natural habitats and of wild flora and fauna
17
In the production of animal manure and faeces the surface and ground water quality must be maintained or improved
Protection of water against pollution caused by nitrates from animal rearing farms
18
Animals farming installations used for biomass production shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Animal biomass (manure, faeces) should originate from farming installations that take the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Not applicable
19 Biomass production should ensure animals health and welfare
Ensure animals health and welfare in farming installations
20 GMO is not permitted Biomass shall not be originate from Genetically Modified Organisations
Not applicable
Wood fuel from harvesting and Wood-industry residues should not originate from illegal harvested wood
21 Biomass production should not cause forest degradation Wood fuel from harvesting and
Wood-industry residues shall originate from sustainably managed forest or plantations
Not applicable
22 Biomass should not contain dangerous substances
Biomass from industrial sources should not contain dangerous substances
Number of origins certification and quality control
% of increase of the number of origins certification and quality control
Yearly District heating manager
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
23
Wood and agro-food industries used for biomass production shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Industrial biomass (wood and agricultural products processing residues) should originate from industries that take the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
Number of industries complying with environmental regulations applicable and ISO 14.000 system
% of industries complying with environmental regulations applicable % of industries with ISO 14.000 system
Yearly Standard asociation
BIOMASS LOGGISTICS
24 Biomass from non- certified resources must not enter the chain
Necessary measures should be taken to avoid mixing Certified Biomass with no certified biomass
Only Biomass accompanied by a Certificate of origin should enter transport vehicles, storage and processing facilities should be
Number of transport vehicles with origins certificate recorded
Yearly District heating manager
25 Biomass transport should not cause deterioration of air quality
Vehicles used for biomass transport should take all the necessary measures to improve their combustion emissions
Mobility plans of carrier to decrease consumption.
Number of mobility plans
Yearly District heating manager
26 Activities have to comply with national laws concerning management of solid wastes
Chain actors involved with transport, storage or processing of industrial origin biomass (wood and afro-food wastes) should be authorized
% of actors authorized to work as solid wastes managers
Number of actors authorized to work as solid wastes managers
Three-monthly and yearly
Local and regional authorities
27
Biomass logistics and processing facilities shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Biomass processing facilities and logistics should take all the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
% of facilities with ISO 14.000 system
Number of facilities with ISO 14.000 system
Yearly Standard association
28 Consumers information
Biomass processing facilities should provide to their customers information on their products characteristics and quality
% of facilities which include product information in their publicity
Number of facilities which include product information in their publicity
Yearly District heating manager
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
BIOENERGY PRODUCTION & DISTRIBUTION
29 Biomass from non- certified resources must not enter the chain
The bioenergy produced must be exclusively from certified biomass
Number of origins certification % of biomass with certification of origin
Yearly District heating manager
30 Bioenergy production plants should apply best practices to improve energy efficiency
Biomass energy conversions technologies of high conversion efficiency shall be used
Number of plants complaining with RD 661/2007
% of plants complaining with RD 661/2007
Yearly National energy commission
31 Activities have to comply with national laws concerning solid wastes management
Bioenergy plant should obtain the necessary authorization (permit) to use industrial origin biomass as fuel for energy production
32
Bioenergy production have to comply with national laws concerning bioenergy production
Bioenergy plant should be authorized to generate energy
% of industries complying with regional and national regulations applicable
Number of industries complying with regional and national regulations applicable
Yearly District heating manager
33 Bioenergy production should maintain or improve environmental quality
Bioenergy production plant should take all the necessary measures to maintain or improve environmental quality
% of facilities with ISO 14.000 system
Number of facilities with ISO 14.000 system
Yearly Standard association
Necessary measures should be taken during construction and operation of district heating network in order to maintain or improve environmental quality
34 Bioenergy distribution networks shall not cause deterioration of environmental quality
Necessary measures should be taken during construction & operation of electricity transmission network to maintain or improve environmental quality and protect public health
Not applicable
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VERIFIERS
PRINCIPLES CRITERIA INDICATORS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
BIOENERGY USE
35 Bioenergy users shall maintain or improve environmental quality
Industries or other installations that use bioenergy should take all necessary measures, so as their activities don't cause deterioration of environment
% of facilities with ISO 14.000 system
Number of facilities with ISO 14.000 system
Yearly Standard association
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ANNEX-7 Forest Biomass Certification Standard
VERIFIERS
CRITERIA OBJECTIFS INDICATEURS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
(/year)
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Conservation of the native biodiversisy. Alien species should only be cultivated under conditions of careful control and monitoring; effects on wildlife species should be blocked
Percentage of native species cultivated (area) in relation with total area
Measurements in the field
0.2 local State representation-Agriculture and Forests matters - department scale
Planification of forestry management Percentage of forest with a management plan
Ask to official competent organisms
1 local State representation-Agriculture and Forests matters - regional scale
Forest areas with game damages compromising the forest renewal/total of forest area
Ask to official competent organisms
1 National organization for game and wildlife
Reduction of game pressure in forest
Percentage of forest with game manage plan
Ask to official competent organisms
1 National organization for game and wildlife
Preservation of native species Area of OGM use/total area cultivated
Ask to state organisms 1 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
Conserve places classified as a protected area
Area of protected areas Ask to state organisms 1 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
% mixed forest and % of monospecific forest
1 local State representation-Agriculture and Forests matters - department scale
Facilitate the biodiversity variety, conservation and improvement of conditions and increase of stability in trees population Volume of forest wood
died(m3/ha)
Ask to official competent organisms
1 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
PR
OD
UC
TIO
N
CONSERVATION OF LAND AND BIODIVERSITY
Sensitization of good practices in forest areas reducing environmental impact
Training lessons for operators (hours)
Ask to official competent organisms
1 local State representation-Agriculture and Forests matters - regional scale
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VERIFIERS
CRITERIA OBJECTIFS INDICATEURS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
(/year)
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Increase of the number of forest with certifications
% of forest area certificated PEFC or FSC in private and public forest area
Ask to official competent organisms
1 private office of control
Conservation of the environment Use of approved herbicidal pesticides
Ask to official competent organisms
1 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
Limit of fertilizers in forest % of forest area using fertilizers
Ask to official competent organisms
1 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
Replacement of cut species 1,1 b Number of tree seedlinds sold by nurseries of the BD
Ask to official competent organisms
1 local State representation-Agriculture and Forests matters - department scale
Type of properties and exploitation size Medium sized area of forest properties
Checking availability and contents of working contracts
0.2 local State representation-Agriculture and Forests matters - department scale
Number of qualified workers Ask to official competent organisms
1 Social security for agriculture and forest workers
Qualified manpower
Number of work accidents Ask to official competent organisms
1 Social security for agriculture and forest workers
Kind of energy source Quantity of wood used for energy production of total harvested volume(%)
Ask to official competent organisms
1 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
Private Forest properties improvement I1,3,1
Number of forest owners, area grouping and improvement of the private forest properties
Ask to official competent organisms
1 Advisory structures for private forest owners
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Sensitization of good practices in forest areas
Kind and number of sensitization meetings
Ask to official competent organisms
1 Advisory structures for public and private forest owners
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VERIFIERS
CRITERIA OBJECTIFS INDICATEURS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
(/year)
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
LEGALITY OF PROCEDURES
Accomplishment with law and regulations
local State representation-administrative and legally control
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT
Increase the number of forests with certifications
Number of sustainable forest management certificates in private/public forest area
Ask to official competent organisms
1
Reduction of short cutting and protection of water and soil
% Clear felling in areas bigger than 10 ha without regeneration /total area harvested
Ask to official competent organisms
1 local State representation-Agriculture and Forests matters - department scale
Soil erosion Forest area planted for protective uses
Measurements in the field
0.3 local State representation-Agriculture and Forests matters - department scale
Prevention of intensive practices in order to preserve soil conditions
Harvested rate: harvested area/ cultivated area making differences between exploited and non exploited areas
Measurements in the field
0.3 local State representation-Agriculture and Forests matters - department scale
Conservation of the environment Use of approved herbicidal pesticides
Fields visit 1 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
CONSERVATION OF LAND AND BIODIVERSITY
Conservation of soil and water conditions applying good practices
% of enterprises using biodegrading machine oils
Inquiries 0.3 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
POLLUTANT EMISSIONS
Machine workers trained for good practices in order to reduce fuel consumption
hours of seminars Ask to official competent organisms
1 local State representation-Agriculture and Forests matters - regional scale
EX
PLO
ITA
TIO
N
Efficiently reduction of gas emissions
Quantity of CO2 and greenhouse effect emissions produced by the transport vehicles (T/an)
Modelling 0.3 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
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VERIFIERS
CRITERIA OBJECTIFS INDICATEURS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
(/year)
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Optimization of the logistical web medium distance of transport between the forest and the user
Modelling 0.3 local State representation-Environnment matters Regional scale
Sensitization of good practices in forest areas during exploitation
hours of seminars Checking of a book keeping and other documentations
1 local State representation-Agriculture and Forests matters - regional scale
Length of forest and track and trails done annually with the public funds in private and public forest (km)
Ask to official competent organisms
1 local State representation-Agriculture and Forests matters - regional scale Development and engagement of the
authorities with the creation of a BD Public fundings invested in track creation (€)
Ask to official competent organisms
1 local State representation-Agriculture and Forests matters - regional scale
Percentage of areas well served
Ask to official competent organisms
1 local State representation-Agriculture and Forests matters - regional scale
Efficiency of the exploitation % Timber volume using cable yarding system
Ask to official competent organisms
1 local State representation-Agriculture and Forests matters - regional scale
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Optimization of the process and knowledge
Number of qualified workers Ask to official competent organisms
1 Social security for agriculture and forest workers
LEGALITY OF PROCEDURES
Respect of laws, regulations and fiscal commitments
Ask to state organisms permanent local State representation-administrative and legally control
Visual impact of forest traks Ask to official competent organisms
permanent CONSERVATION OF LAND, LANDSCAPE AND BIODIVERSITY Conservation of soil characteristics,
reduction of dust pollution and accidents Improvement of motorways
Ask to official competent organisms
permanent local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
TR
AN
SP
OR
T
POLLUTANT EMISSIONS
Machine workers trained for good practices
hours of seminars of good driving practices
Ask to official competent organisms
1
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VERIFIERS
CRITERIA OBJECTIFS INDICATEURS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
(/year)
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Efficiently reduction of gas emissions and control
Quantity of CO2 and greenhouse effect emissions produced by transport (T/an)
Inquiries 0.3 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
Optimization of the logistical web medium distance crossed(km) Modelling 0.3 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
% river transport Inquiries 0.3 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
% train transport Inquiries 0.3 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
ways of transport
% road transport Inquiries 0.3 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
Optimization of the transport number of qualified workers Ask to official competent organisms
1 Social security for agriculture and forest workers
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Economic weight of transport in the BD Number of transport enterprises
Inquiries 1
LEGALITY OF PROCEDURES
Respect of laws, regulations and fiscal commitments
permanent local State representation-administrative and legally control
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT
Increase the number of enterprises with an environmental certificate
Number of transport enterprises with an ISO 14000/9001 certificate
Ask to official competent organisms
1 private office of control
Visual impact on the environment Area occupied by the transformation place
Inquiries permanent local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
TR
AN
SF
OR
MA
TIO
N
CONSERVATION OF LAND, LANDSCAPE AND BIODIVERSITY Conservation of soil and water
conditions applying good practices Use of biodegrading machine oils
Fields visit permanent local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
71
VERIFIERS
CRITERIA OBJECTIFS INDICATEURS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
(/year)
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
Quantity of noise pollution localization of transformation place
Checking of a book keeping and other documentations
permanent local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
Machine workers trained for good practices
hours of seminars Ask to official competent organisms
1 Social security for agriculture and forest workers POLLUTANT
EMISSIONS
Efficiently reduction of gas emissions and control
Quantity of CO2 and greenhouse effect emissions produced in transformation (T/an)
Inquiries 0.3 local State representation-Environnment matters Regional scale
volume of milled wood produced
Inquiries permanent Volume of business
number of storage centres Inquiries permanent SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Qualified manpower training lessons for operators (hours)
Ask to official competent organisms
1 Social security for agriculture and forest workers
health and security measures accomplished
Availability and performance of a management plan
1 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale LEGALITY OF
PROCEDURES Respect of the environment standards
noise and dust standards accomplished
Availability and performance of a management plan
1 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
CONSERVATION OF LAND, LANDSCAPE AND BIODIVERSITY
Visual impact on the environment area occupied by the storage place
Fields visit 1 local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
Volume of business number of storage centres Inquiries 1
ST
OR
AG
E
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Optimization of the storage activity number of qualified workers Ask to official competent organisms
1
CO
NS
UM
PT
IO
N POLLUTANT
EMISSIONS Quality of emissions produced by wood fuel medium impurities rate
Measurements in the field
permanent local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
72
VERIFIERS
CRITERIA OBJECTIFS INDICATEURS VERIFIER
FREQUENCY OF CONTROL
(/year)
RESPONSIBLE AUTHORITY
humidity rate Measurements in the field
permanent local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
percentage of type of fuel used Measurements in the field
permanent local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
Wood boilers performance certificated boilers Inquiries permanent local State representation-Environment matters Regional scale
Number of wood boilers and its energy power
Inquiries 0.2
Dependance of wood energy Number of apartments with wood boilers/number of total apartments
Inquiries 0.2
% total consumption of wood obtained in the biodistrict
Inquiries 0.2
quantity of wood consumed (m3/year)
Inquiries 0.2
quantity of timber used as a building material
Inquiries 0.2
SOCIO-ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Consumption of wood
number of timber industries Inquiries 0.2
LEGALITY OF PROCEDURES
Accomplishment with law and regulations
Checking statements permanent
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT
Increase the number of forests with a certificate
% of wood volume consumed NF bois de chauffage, PFC and FSC certificates in forest area
Ask to official competent organisms
1 private office of control
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ANNEX-8 Chain Actors Certification
AUSTRIA GREECE HUNGARY ITALY SPAIN
ACTORS PRINCIPLES TO FULFILL
(1), (2), (10) (1), (2), (10), (11) (1), (2), (10), (11) (1), (2), (10), (11) (1), (2), (10), (11)
All actors
(8), (9) (8), (9) (8), (9) (8), (9) (8), (9)
Biomass Producers
(15) (12), (13), (14), (15), (16),
(20) (12), (13), (14), (15),
(16), (12), (13), (14), (15),
(16) (12), (13), (14), (15),
(16)
(20) (20) (20) (20) Farmers
Organic Farming Practices Organic Farming Practices Organic Farming
Practices
Global-Gap Standard, Organic agriculture, Integrated Farming, ISO 22000 group
Organic Farming Practices
(17), (18), (19) (17), (18), (19), (20) (17), (18), (19) (16), (17), (18), (19) (16), (17), (18), (19)
(20) (20) (20) (20) Live-stock breeders
Organic Farming Practices Organic Farming Practices Organic Farming
Practices Organic Farms
Practices Organic Farming
Practices
(21) (12), (13), (16), (21) (12), (13), (21) (12), (13), (21) (12), (13), (21)
Forest Managers/ Forest Owners/ Plantation Owners
FSC, Technical
specifications CEN/TS series 15xxx
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ACTORS PRINCIPLES TO FULFILL
(21), (22) (12), (13), (21), (22), (23),
(24) 12), (13), (21), (22),
(23) (12), (13), (21), (22),
(23) (12), (13), (21), (22),
(23) Wood Processing Industries
FSC, Technical
specifications CEN/TS series 15xxx
(22) (12), (13), (16), (22), (23) (12), (13), (16), (22),
(23) (12), (13), (16), (22),
(23) (12), (13), (16), (22),
(23)
Agro-food Industries
Organic Food and Products Industries
Organic Food and Products Industries
Organic Food and Products Industries
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS, ISO 22000 group, BRC, IFS
Organic Food and Products Industries
Public Green Managers
Biomass Loggistics
(25) (24) (24) (24) (24) Crops Harvesters
(25) (24) (24) (24) (24) Forest Harvesters
FSC
(25) (24), (26) (24), (26) (24), (26) (24), (26) Waste Collectors
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ACTORS PRINCIPLES TO FULFILL
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
(25) (24), (25), (26) (24), (25), (26) (24), (25), (26)
Transport companies Use of biofueIs or other
green fuels, ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
Use of biofueIs or other green fuels, ISO 9000, ISO
14000, EMAS
Use of biofueIs or other green fuels, ISO
9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
Use of biofuels or other green fuels, ISO 9000,
ISO 14000, EMAS
Use of biofueIs or other green fuels, ISO
9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
(24), (25) (24), (26), (27) (24), (26), (27) (24), (26), (27)
Storage Facilities
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS, ISO 22000 group, BRC, IFS
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
(24),(25) (24), (26), (27) (24), (26), (27) (24), (26), (27) (24),(26) (27)
(28) Drying Facilities
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS, ISO 22000 group, BRC, IFS
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS
(24), (25) (24), (26), (27), (28) (24), (26), (27) (24), (26), (27) (24), (26), (27)
(28) (28) (28) (28) Producers of commercial forms of solid biofuels (briquettes, pellets, wood chips, straw bales etc. ) ISO 9000, ISO 14000,
EMAS ISO 9000, ISO 14000,
EMAS ISO 9000, ISO 14000,
EMAS ISO 9000, ISO 14000,
EMAS ISO 9000, ISO 14000,
EMAS
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ACTORS PRINCIPLES TO FULFILL
Bioenergy Production and Distribution
(10), (29), (30), (34) (29), (30), (31), (32), (33) (10), (29), (30), (34) (11), (29), (30), (31),
(32), (33) (11), (29), (30), (31),
(32), (33)
Bionergy Production Plant
ISO 9000, ISO 14000,
EMAS, IPPC
(29), (30), (34) (29), (30), (33) (29), (30) (29), (30) (29), (30) Individual bioenergy producers (i.e. use of wood, pellets or manure for meeting individual energy needs)
(30) (30)
(30) (30) (30)
Technology Providers and
Installers ISO 9000, Eco-labeling of
traded technologies ISO 9000, Eco-labeling of
traded technologies
ISO 9000, Eco-labeling of traded
technologies
ISO 9000, Eco-labelling of traded technologies
ISO 9000, Eco-labeling of traded technologies
(30), (34) (29), (30), (34) (30), (34) (34) (34)
District Heating Managers
PVC free pipelines
(30), (34) (29), (30), (34) 30), (34) (34) (34) Electricity Transmission Network Managers
PVC free electricity
distrubution grid
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AUSTRIA GREECE HUNGARY ITALY SPAIN
ACTORS PRINCIPLES TO FULFILL
Bioenergy Use
(35) (35) (35) (35)
Individual Users
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS (In case of
industries)
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS, IPPC (in case of
industries)
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS, IPPC (in case
of industries)
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS (in case of
industries)
ISO 9000, ISO 14000, EMAS (In case of
industries)
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ANNEX-9 Certificate of Biomass Origin
CERTIFICATE OF BIOMASS ORIGIN
PRODUCER Producer Certification Number
Name
Contact details of responsible for raw-biomass delivering
Address
Tel: Mob. Fax: E-mail:
Contact Details
Signature
COLLECTION Harvester/ Collector Certif. Numb
Date of collection/harvesting
Name
Contact details of responsible for raw-biomass harvesting or waste materials collection
Address
Tel: Mob. Fax: E-mail:
Contact Details
Signature
HARVESTING METHOD
Describe the methods and equipment/machinery used for biomass collection/harvesting
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BIOMASS LOT
Balk Weight (kg)
Balk Volume (m3)
BIOMASS ORIGIN
BIOMASS TYPE Energy Crops
Crop/Agricultural Residues
Green management residues Forest biomass
Animal manure/faeces etc. Wood processing wastes Agricultural products processing wastes Other
Specify:
BIOMASS SOURCE & FORM
Description of biomass source & form, i.e. corn stems, peach tree prunnings, sawdust from coniferous etc.
BIOMASS DIMESIONS
If applicable, i.e. straw bales L1 x L2 x L3
WASTES CLASSIFICATION
In case of industrial origin biomass specify its
code/classification according to European Wastes Catalogue, i.e. 03 01 02 Sawdust
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BIOMASS TRANPORT
TRANSPORT SERVICE Transport Service Certif. Numb
Date of receipt
Contact details of responsible for biomass transport
Name
Address
Tel: Mob. Fax: E-mail:
Contact Details
Signature
VEHICLE
Description of vehicle used for transportation
DESTINATION
From …To
STORAGE Biomass Storage Certif. Numb
Date of receipt
Contact details of responsible for biomass storage
Name
Address
Tel: Mob. Fax: E-mail:
Contact Details
Signature
STORAGE CONDITIONS Temperature (oC)
Humidity
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PROCESSING Processing Installation Certif. Numb
Date of receipt
Contact details of responsible for biomass processing
Name
Address
Tel: Mob. Fax: E-mail:
Contact Details
Signature
PROCESSING METHOD
Short description of processing method and of biomass qualities modified
BIOMASS FORM & DIMENSIONS
Description of biomass form and dimensions after processing
In case of commercial form of biomass (pellets , briquettes etc.) the use of CEN/ TS 14961 is recommended
DELIVERING Bioenergy Plant Certif. Number
Date of receipt
Contact details of the responsible for biomass receipt in the bioenergy plant
Name
Address
Tel: Mob. Fax: E-mail:
Contact Details
Signature
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