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Chemifloc Ltd

Annual Environmental Report

January 2012 – December 2012

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Contents

Section Page 2.1 Introduction 4 Environmental (SHEQ) Policy 5 Company Organisation Chart 6 2.2 Summary Information 7 Waste Management 8 Agency Monitoring and Enforcement 9 Energy Usage 10 Environmental Incidents and Complaints 10 2.3 EMP Report 10 EMP Proposal 11 Pollution Emission Register 20 2.4 Licence Specific Reports N/A PRTR AER Returns Worksheet

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Introduction Licence Register Number P0076‐01 Name and Location Chemifloc Ltd., Smithstown Industrial Estate, Shannon, Co. Clare.

Site Description Chemifloc Ltd. is a chemical manufacturing company situated in Smithstown Industrial Estate in Shannon Co. Clare. This industrial estate is separated from residential and amenity areas and lies directly below the flight path to Shannon Airport which is approximately 1 mile away. Chemifloc Ltd is involved in the manufacture and distribution of chemicals, primarily for the water and wastewater treatment industry. In 2001, Chemifloc applied for ISO 9001:2000 Registration and was successful in gaining Accreditation. Chemifloc has successfully retained accreditation through external biannual audits. The products manufactured by Chemifloc Ltd are Aluminium Sulphate, Ferric Sulphate, Ferric Nitrate, Ferric Chloride, Dilute Sulphuric Acid, Ferrous Sulphate solutions, Sodium Hydroxide (30%,), Brine and various blends of these products. Chemifloc also supplies various other products for water and wastewater treatment. These products include Hydrofluorosilicic Acid, Sodium Carbonate, Sodium Chlorite, Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium Hypochlorite, Activated Carbon, Antifoam, Odour Control agents and Polyelectrolytes. Chemifloc currently employ 29 employees, 4 Directors, 1 Operations Manager, 1 SHEQ Manager (Safety & Health, Environmental and Quality), 1 Project Manager, 1 Facilities Manager, 2 chemical analysts (Quality, Environmental), 3 Senior Operators, 6 General Operators, 2 Truck Drivers, 2 Technical Representative, 1 Financial Controller, 1 Transport Manager and 4 administration Staff. Chemifloc Ltd use the services of local contractors for electrical and mechanical installations and maintenance. There would be 2 ‐ 3 of these firms employees on site regularly. Chemifloc Ltd. also contract several haulage firms to deliver its product(s).

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Chemifloc Ltd CHEMICAL MANUFACTURERS, Smithstown, Shannon, Co. Clare Ireland. Telephone: +353 61 708699. Fax: +353 61 708698 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chemifloc.com

Chemifloc Ltd. Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) Policy At Chemifloc Ltd., we do not want to harm people or the environment.

To achieve this vision, we at Chemifloc Ltd. are committed to the following:

- Safety, health, care for the environment and quality are a pre‐requisite to any business we undertake

- We all take a personal responsibility for SHEQ

- Managers at all levels demonstrate visible leadership

- We apply this policy in our day to day behaviour and decisions

- SHEQ is 100% of our behaviour, 100% of the time We strive to be leading in SHEQ to meet the following objectives:

- Zero incidents

- Zero harm to communities in which we do business

- Safe, secure and healthy working conditions for all our people and all that work with us

- Supplying safe, compliant and environmentally responsible products and services

- Prevention of pollution to the environment

- Responsible use of natural resources

- Research, development and promotion of technologies, products and services that are sustainable with regard to SHEQ

- Satisfy customer needs and expectations We will:

- Comply with all applicable legal, regulatory, internal and industry requirements

- Pro‐actively identify, eliminate or minimise potential sources of harm or risk arising from all our activities

- Continuously improve our performance to achieve our objectives

- Share our knowledge and experience in safety, health and care for the environment

- Show our accountability for our performance by regularly measuring, reviewing and reporting

- Require our contractors and partners to manage in line with this policy

- Expect our clients and suppliers to cooperate actively in achieving our objectives

- Provide training, standards, equipment and support to ensure compliance with this policy

- Maintain open communication with our local communities and stakeholders

This policy is a key part of Chemifloc Ltd.'s overall strategy and is reviewed on a regular basis by the Chemifloc Ltd. executive management board. We give our personal commitment to the above policy which shall be fully implemented.

Ed Storey

Managing Director

Revision 0. 13th March 2013

Hilary Lawless

Director

Fergal Gallagher

SHEQ Manager

Annual Environmental Report Chemifloc Ltd. (March 2013)

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Environmental Management Chart

The Managing Director has overall responsibility for all aspects of the Chemifloc Plant, Environmental, Quality and Health and Safety. The Managing Director has a 3rd Level qualification in the scientific field and 38 years experience in the Environmental and related fields.

The Operations Manager has a Ph. D in organic chemistry and has 20 years experience in the chemical sector. He is responsible for all operations at Chemifloc Ltd.

The Project Manager's functions include the design, purchase, installation and operation of all environmental equipment. The Project Manager has a 3rd level qualification in the scientific field, with 20 yrs experience in the environmental field and 27 years experience in chemical production and plant design.

The SHEQ Manager is responsible for all aspects of Safety and Health, Environmental and Quality. This includes implementation of Chemifloc’s IPPC Licence. He co‐ordinates with the Operations Manager to ensure that all environmental equipment is working effectively and all environmental emissions are within specified limits. He is also responsible for the implementation of the ISO 9001:2008 Management System. He has a 3rd level qualification in the scientific field with 22 years experience in environmental monitoring.

The Facilities Manager is responsible for Plant Maintenance and Plant Upgrades.

The Chemical Analyst carries out environmental analysis as specified by the IPC Licence and submits these results to the SHEQ Manager. The Chemical analyst has a 3rd level qualification in the scientific field, 6 years experience and has received in‐house training in all procedures related to environmental monitoring. He also carries out Raw Material and Production Analysis.

The Plant Operators receive both external and in‐house training. There are written procedures for all operations (environmental and operational) and these procedures are available at all times.

Fitters/Electrician

Facilities Manager ProductionSupervisors & Operators

Project Manager

Chemical AnalystsQuality/Environmental

SHEQ ManagerSafety & Health, Quality & Environmental

Operations ManagerOperations Responsibility

Drivers External Hauliers

Logisitics/Sales/Purchasing

Financial ControllerAccounting & Administration

Directors


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Summary Information Emissions to Waters/Sewer

Parameter Mass Emission (Kg) (2011)

Mass Emission (Kg)(2012)

Licensed (Kg) Mass Emissions

Flow 1,369,600 1,110,490 7,300,000 PH 6 ‐ 9 6 ‐ 9 6‐9 Temperature <30oC <30oC <30oc C.O.D. 93.6445 23.8885 3650 B.O.D. 7.1336 5.1625 N/A Suspended Solids 39.2285 21.3524 547 Oils & Fats 5.4782 4.4259 365.00 Sulphate 354.9021 23.3428 7,300.00 Sulphide 0.0619 0.0278 1.825 Chloride 71.1603 39.3955 7,300.00 Cyanide 0.0122 0.0100 3.65 Chromium Cr (111) 0.0029 0.0086 7.30 Chromium Cr (VI) 0.0029 0.0090 0.219 Cobolt 0.0108 0.0090 3.65 Copper 0.1325 0.0703 3.65 Lead 0.0083 0.0073 3.65 Nickel 0.0692 0.0162 3.65 Zinc 0.1330 0.0424 14.60 Iron 3.5806 1.1679 73.00 Manganese 0.1116 0.0355 7.30

Emissions to Waters/Sewer Non‐Compliances Date Non‐Compliance Cause Corrective Action(s)

None None None None

Emissions to Atmosphere Parameter Mass Emission (Kg)

(2011) Mass Emission (Kg)

(2011) Licensed (Kg) Mass Emissions

Nitrogen Oxides as NO2 308.626 209.51 2190.00 Sulphur as SO2 76.136 54.752 2190.00 HCL 1.9 73.375 219.00 H2SO4 1.9 1.408 219.00

Emissions to Atmosphere Non‐Compliances Date Non‐Compliance Cause Corrective Action(s)

30.03.12 20.12.12

Unauthorised emission to atmosphere

Uncontrolled release chlorine dioxide to the atmosphere Odour nuisance beyond site boundary

Failure of a mechanical valve

Combination of weak procedures in housekeeping, sampling, risk assessment, product segregation, labelling plus operator error

A new exhaust fan installed. A spare fan held in stock Exhaust shut‐off valves have been installed Approved procedures for loading of hazardous material & storage and segregation implemented. Quarantine area created. Comprehensive training Schedule implemented. Dedicated loading bay created.


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Waste Management Company Name Chemifloc Ltd IPPC Register No. P0076‐01 NACE CODES DG 2013

Class 3 of EPA Act

Calendar Year 2012

ITEM (Tonnes/annum)

Total quantity of waste produced in calendar year 27.008 total quantity of waste disposed of on‐site 0.0 total quantity of waste disposed of off‐site 7.753 total quantity of waste recovered on‐site 0.0 total quantity of waste recovered off‐site 19.255

Quantity of non‐hazardous waste produced in calendar year 27.008 quantity of non‐hazardous waste disposed of on‐site 0.0

quantity of non‐hazardous waste disposed of off‐site 7.753

quantity of non‐hazardous waste recovered on‐site 0.0

quantity of non‐hazardous waste recovered off‐site 19.255

Quantity of hazardous waste produced in calendar year 0.0 quantity of hazardous waste disposed of on‐site 0.0

quantity of hazardous waste disposed of off‐site 0.0

quantity of hazardous waste recovered on‐site 0.0

quantity of hazardous waste recovered off‐site 0.0

Waste Stream: Mixed municipal waste: 7.753 tonnes Plastic: 3.06 tonnes Cardboard: 2.445 tonnes Waste Oil: 0.000 tonnes Metal: 9.86 tonnes Wood: 3.89 tonnes

TOTAL WASTE: 27.008 tonnes


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Agency Monitoring and Enforcement

Emissions Sampling and Analysis

Effluent Monitoring dated 25/01/12 by EPA. No sample(s) taken, no discharge that day. Effluent Monitoring dated 4/04/12 by EPA. Chloride level of 1200mg/l noted. Limit = 1000mg/l. Effluent Monitoring dated 25/07/12 by EPA. No sample(s) taken, no discharge that day. Effluent Monitoring dated 25/09/12 by EPA. No sample(s) taken, no discharge that day. Air Monitoring (on behalf of Agency) carried out by Catalysts Environmental Ltd on 5/06/12 & 6/06/12. All analysis compliant with Licence limits. Air Monitoring (on behalf of Chemifloc Ltd) carried out by FitzScientific Ltd on 21/11/12. All analysis compliant with Licence limits.

Site Visits and Inspections Unannounced Site Audit 27th March 2012. Inspectors John Doheny & Martin O’Reilly. Site Inspection by Caomhin Nolan & Martin O’Reilly 2nd April 2012. Meeting with the Agency in Inniscarra on 1st May 2012. Site Inspection by John Doheny 21st Dec 2012.


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Energy and Water Consumption

Environmental Incidents and Complaints Environmental Incidents

Complaints

Environmental Management Report for 2012

Environmental Objective 2 Reduction of Fugitive Sewer Emissions Stage 11 Installation of a 25m3 Clarifying Tank for the Effluent system. Timeframe Complete Cost €80,000

Energy 2010 2011 2012 Diesel 258,556 litres 232,072 litres 288,138 litres

Kerosene 9,292 litres 7,361 litres 10,423 litres

Electricity 489,576 MW 519,374 MW 503,466 MW

Water Usage M3 2010 2011 2012 On‐site ground water 49,077 57,449 47,205

On‐site surface water 3,745 3,315 3,507

Municipal supply 13,837 11,676 7,560

Production Units 70,494 71,100 76,514

Date Non‐Compliance Cause Corrective Action(s) 20.12.12 Uncontrolled release chlorine

dioxide to the atmosphere

See Emissions to Atmosphere Page 6

See Emissions to Atmosphere Page 6

Date No. Category Actions 17.09.12 1 Odour Complaint was investigated and no odour was detected onsite.

Complainant was notified of findings and was satisfied.


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Chemifloc Ltd. Environmental Management Programme 2013

Objectives are derived from the most significant environmental impacts identified in the Register of

Environmental Aspects and Impacts, as follows:

Objective No. 1 To reduce the potential for the release of hazardous fumes or vapours to atmosphere due to the mixing of incompatible materials

Objective No. 2 To reduce the potential for release of hazardous fumes from Production

Objective No. 3 To reduce the potential for the release of hazardous fumes or vapours to atmosphere from maintenance activities

Objective No. 4 To reduce the potential for fugitive emissions from spilled materials

Objective No. 5 To reduce the potential for release of particulate material from processing of solid aluminium sulphate products

Objective No. 6 To reduce the potential for significant noise emissions from the alum kibbling process

Objective No. 7 To reduce the potential for release of particulate raw material (aluminium hydrate) during aluminium sulphate production

Objective No. 8 To prevent the formation of odours due to release of SOx from manufacturing processes

Objective No. 9 To minimise entry of aluminium salts into the clarifier system

Objective No. 10 To ensure that the integrity of the site surface is intact, to ensure no migration of polluting material into the groundwater system

Objective No. 11 To ensure all underground pipework is tested at least every 3 years in compliance with condition 9.3.5 of the IPC licence from the EPA

Objective No. 12 To track and manage water usage on site, to facilitate the implementation of a long‐term programme of usage reduction and continuous improvement of water usage on‐site.

Objective No. 13 To track and manage energy usage on site, to facilitate the implementation of a long‐term programme of usage reduction and continuous improvement of energy usage on‐site.

Objective No. 14 To test the radon level at the facility.


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Objective No. 1

To reduce the potential for the release of hazardous fumes or vapours to atmosphere due to the mixing of incompatible materials

Env. Impact Ref. No., Env. Aspect

E.4, Emissions to air

Target Reference No.:

Specific Action required to achieve objective

Responsibility Timeframe for completion

Comment on progress

1.1 Create a procedure to detail how chemicals should be labelled correctly and ensure that all appropriate staff are trained in this procedure.

Operations Manager

Q1 2013 Completed Q1 2013. New Labelling Procedure OP3D created and staff trained appropriately.

1.2 Review Chemifloc Work Instruction OP/W11, Sampling of Liquid Products and ensure that all relevant staff are trained in this procedure.

Operations Manager

Q1 2013 Completed Q1 2013. Work instruction revised and staff trained appropriately.

1.3 Create a new procedure to detail the storage and segregation of liquid chemicals and ensure that all appropriate staff are trained in this procedure.

Operations Manager

Q1 2013 Completed Q1 2013. New work instruction OP3C, Storage and Segregation of Liquid Chemicals created and staff trained accordingly.

1.4 Create a new procedure to detail the transfer of liquids from IBCs to Road Tankers and IBCs and ensure that all appropriate staff are trained in this procedure.

Operations Manager

Q1 2013 Completed Q1 2013. New Procedure created: Transfer of Liquids from IBCs to Road Tankers and IBCs (OP3B) created and staff trained.

1.5 Ensure that implementation and adherence by staff to the above procedures/work instructions are included in the SHEQ internal audit schedule for 2013.

SHEQ Manager Q2 2013 ‐


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Objective No. 2 To reduce the potential for release of hazardous fumes from Production


E.2 and E.3, Emissions to Air




Comment on progress

2.1 Ensure that all production SOPs and work instructions are relevant, fit for purpose and up to date, and that all relevant personnel are trained in the SOPs/WIs.

Operations Manager

Q3, 2013 ‐

2.2 Perform Hazard and Operability Assessments (HAZOPs) on the main manufacturing processes, chaired by a suitably qualified professional HAZOP leader, to include abnormal conditions, e.g. temperature increase, mischarge, overcharge of material, loss of cooling, equipment failure, etc.

Operations Manager

Q4, 2013 ‐

Objective No. 3 To reduce the potential for the release of hazardous fumes or vapours to atmosphere from maintenance activities


E.6, Emissions to Air




Comment on progress

3.1 Implement a programme of monitoring of air quality of maintenance activities in workshop and other areas

SHEQ Manager

Q3 2013 ‐

3.2 Ensure that extraction equipment from workshop is on a regular maintenance schedule.

Facilities Manager

Q2 2013 ‐

3.3 Ensure that the above programmes are included in the SHEQ internal audit schedule for 2013.

SHEQ Manager

Q3 2013 ‐


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Objective No. 4 To reduce the potential for fugitive emissions from spilled materials


E.3, Emissions to Air




Comment on progress

4.1 Review Spill clean‐up procedures and ensure that all relevant staff are trained therein. (links back to target 8.1 below)

Operations Manager

Q1 2013 Completed in Q1 2013 text

4.2 Implement a programme of regular, scheduled checks and calibration of transfer equipment( pumps, pipework, etc.). (links back to target 8.2 below)

Facilities Manager

Q2 2013 ‐

4.3 Ensure that the above programme and procedures are included in the SHEQ internal audit programme for 2013. (links back to target 8.3 below)

SHEQ Manager

Q3 2013 ‐

Objective No. 5 To reduce the potential for release of particulate material from processing of solid aluminium sulphate products


E11, Emissions to air


Detail Responsibility Timeframe for completion

Comment on progress

5.1 Conduct particulate monitoring from the extraction emission point during kibbling operations to determine if this is a minor or a major emission to atmosphere (a minor emission is <20% of the BAT emission limit value; a major emission is 20% or more of the BAT emission limit value). This information is needed to complete Table E of the IPPC licence review application form, which the EPA requires by the end of 2014.

SHEQ Manager

Q3 2013 ‐

5.2 Implement a programme of regular, scheduled checks of extraction and abatement equipment serving the alum plant (Note that this ties into target 5.2 below)

Facilities Manager

Q2 2013 ‐

5.3 Ensure that the above programme is included in the SHEQ internal audit schedule for 2013.

SHEQ Manager

Q3 2013 ‐


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Objective No. 6 To reduce the potential for significant noise emissions from the alum kibbling process


E.12, Emissions to air/Other



Comment on progress

6.1 Conduct regular monitoring of noise levels at the site boundary and nearest noise sensitive locations while the alum plant is in normal operation, in line with the EPA’s Guidance Note for Noise: Licence Applications, Surveys and Assessments in Relation to Scheduled Activities (NG4) (2012). This is required for section E.5 of the IPPC Licence review application required by the EPA by the end of 2014.

SHEQ Manager

Q3 2013 ‐

6.2 Implement a programme of regular, scheduled checks of extraction and abatement equipment serving the alum plant (Note that this ties into target 4.2 above)

Facilities Manager

Q2 2013 ‐

6.3 Ensure that the above programmes are included in the SHEQ internal audit schedule for 2013.

SHEQ Manager

Q3 2013 ‐

Objective No. 7 To reduce the potential for release of particulate raw material (aluminium hydrate) during aluminium sulphate production


E.14, Emissions to air



Comment on progress

7.1 Monitor the air quality inside and outside the alum plant during movement, weighing and charging of hydrate to determine whether local dust levels are above acceptable levels for particulate emissions (refer to BAT guidance).

SHEQ Manager

Q4 2013 ‐


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Objective No. 8 To prevent the formation of odours due to release of SOx from manufacturing processes


E.16 and E.17, Emissions to air



Comment on progress

8.1 Review procedures relating to correct use of scrubber and replacement of scrubber liquor to prevent oversaturation of scrubbing liquid with SOx.

SHEQ Manager & Operations Manager

Q2 2013 ‐

8.2 Ensure that all relevant personnel are trained in the appropriate procedures for correct use of scrubber and replacement of scrubber liquor.

Operations Manager

Q2 2013 ‐

8.3 Implement a programme of regular, scheduled checks and calibration of the scrubbing equipment.

Facilities Manager

Q2 2013 ‐

8.4 Review procedures relating to correct use of the heat exchanger and cooling of steam from the reaction process.

Operations Manager & Facilities Manager

Q3 2013

8.5 Ensure that all relevant personnel are trained in the appropriate procedures for correct use of the heat exchanger and cooling of steam from the reaction process.

Operations Manager & Facilities Manager

Q2 2013

8.6 Implement a programme of regular, scheduled checks and calibration of the heat exchanger and ancillary equipment.

Facilities Manager

Q2 2013

8.7 Ensure that Chemifloc’s procedures satisfy the requirements of the EPA’s “Air Guidance Note 5 (AG5), Odour Impact Assessment Guidance for EPA Licensed Sites”.

SHEQ Manager

Q3 2013 ‐

8.8 Ensure that the above programmes and procedures are included in the SHEQ internal audit programme for 2013.

SHEQ Manager

Q3 2013 ‐


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Objective No. 9 To minimise entry of aluminium salts into the clarifier system


R12, Releases to water



Comment on progress

9.1 Review spill clean‐up procedures and ensure that all relevant staff are trained therein. (links back to target 3.1 above)

Operations Manager

Q1 2013 Completed in Q1 2013

9.2 Implement a programme of regular, scheduled checks and calibration of transfer equipment (pumps, pipework, etc.). (links back to target 3.2 above)

Facilities Manager

Q2 2013 ‐

9.3 Ensure that the above programme and procedures are included in the SHEQ internal audit programme for 2013. (links back to target 3.3 above)

SHEQ Manager

Q3 2013 ‐

Objective No. 10

To ensure that the integrity of the site surface is intact, to ensure no migration of polluting material into the groundwater system


C.1, Contamination of land, soil, groundwater



Comment on progress

10.1 Check integrity of expansion joints in concrete surface throughout the site and repair any obvious defects.

Facilities Manager

Q2, 2013 ‐

10.2 Review most recent set of groundwater monitoring results and compare to both previous reports and relevant groundwater quality guidance to determine if any significant pollution has occurred historically or is currently occurring.

SHEQ Manager

Q2, 2013 No evidence of contamination of aquifer under either Chemifloc or Enva site by diesel or petrol range organics.

10.3 Provide a means of collecting diesel spilt from pump nozzle during refuelling operations to prevent loss to groundwater via any defects in concrete or joints in surface, e.g. local bund/sump/interceptor.

Facilities Manager

Q4, 2013 ‐

10.4 Review site spill cleanup and spill response procedures/work instructions and train all relevant personnel (including employees, drivers, contractors and visitors, if appropriate) in these procedures.

SHEQ Manager

Q4, 2013 ‐


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Objective No. 11

To ensure all underground pipework is tested at least every 3 years in compliance with condition 9.3.5 of the IPC licence from the EPA


C.2 and C.4, Contamination of land, soil, groundwater



Comment on progress

11.1 Implement a programme of testing and inspection of all underground tanks and pipelines to ensure that all underground effluent and foul sewer pipes are tested at least once every three years.

Facilities Manager

Q4 2013 ‐

11.2 Submit a report on such tests as part of the Annual Environmental Report to the EPA.

SHEQ Manager

Q1 2014 ‐

Objective No. 12

To track and manage water usage on site, to facilitate the implementation of a long‐term programme of usage reduction and continuous improvement of water usage on‐site.


U2, Use of raw materials and natural resources



Comment on progress

12.1 Conduct a water balance/audit for the site, to identify potential improvements in water usage on site.

SHEQ Manager

Q4, 2013 ‐

12.2 Report the findings of the site water balance/audit to the EPA in the AER for 2013.

SHEQ Manager

Q1, 2014 ‐

12.3 Include the recommendations of the water balance/audit in the EMP for 2014.

SHEQ Manager

Q1, 2014 ‐


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Objective No. 13

To track and manage energy usage on site, to facilitate the implementation of a long‐term programme of usage reduction and continuous improvement of energy usage on‐site.


U3 and U4, Use of raw materials and natural resources



Comment on progress

13.1 Conduct an energy audit for the site in line with the EPA’s Guidance Note on Energy Efficiency Auditing (2003). This is required to complete section G.2 of the IPPC licence review application, required by the EPA by the end of 2014.

SHEQ Manager

Q3, 2013 ‐

13.2 Report the findings of the site energy audit to the EPA in the AER for 2013 (due March 2014).

SHEQ Manager

Q1, 2014 ‐

13.3 Include the recommendations of the energy audit in the EMP for 2014.

SHEQ Manager

Q1, 2014 ‐

Objective No. 14

To test the radon level at the facility.


O9, Other local and community issues



Comment on progress

14.1 Test the facility for the presence and concentration of radon, following the guidance of the RPII booklet Planning Radon Surveys in Workplaces – Guidance Notes, 2008. The national Reference Level for radon in workplaces is 400 becquerels per cubic metre (Bq/m3) measured over a 3 month period, as specified in S.I. No. 125 of 2000. If radon concentrations above 400 Bq/m3 are found, the employer must protect the health of workers, usually by reducing the radon levels present.

SHEQ Manager

Q4, 2013 ‐


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Pollution Emission Register Facility Identification

Facility Name Chemifloc Ltd Licence No. P0076-01 National Grid Reference R14111633 Reporting Period 01/2012 to 12/2012 Production Units 76,514 Employee Nos. 29

Pollutants Summary

Pollutant Name

CAS No.

Input Gross Usage

Outputs Air mom Liquid

effluent mom Waste mom Product mo

m Re- covery

Treated Un- accounted

IGEE INEE

HNO3 7697-32-2 267.740 267.53 0.2095 M None None 267.53 M None None None 0.0782 0.0782

H2SO4 7664-93-9 14,330.00 14,329.922 0.0548 M 0.0233 M None 15,814.709 M None None None 0.0005 0.0005

Sheet : Facility ID Activities AER Returns Workbook 28/3/2013 13:13

| PRTR# : P0076 | Facility Name : Chemifloc Limited | Filename : P0076_2012.xls | Return Year : 2012 | 2381 28/03/2013 13:13

Guidance to completing the PRTR workbook

Version 1.1.16

REFERENCE YEAR 2012

1. FACILITY IDENTIFICATIONParent Company Name Chemifloc Limited

Facility Name Chemifloc LimitedPRTR Identification Number P0076

Licence Number P0076-01

Waste or IPPC Classes of ActivityNo. class_name

5.4The manufacture of inorganic chemicals, not included in paragraphs 5.12 to 5.17.

5.2

The manufacture of olefins and their derivatives or of monomers and polymers, including styrene and vinyl chloride, not included in paragraphs 5.12 to 5.17.

5.4The manufacture of inorganic chemicals, not included in paragraphs 5.12 to 5.17.

Address 1 Smithstown Industrial EstateAddress 2 ShannonAddress 3 Co. ClareAddress 4

ClareCountry Ireland

Coordinates of Location -8.87710 52.7167River Basin District IEGBNISH

NACE Code 2013Main Economic Activity Manufacture of other inorganic basic chemicals

AER Returns Contact Name Fergal GallagherAER Returns Contact Email Address [email protected]

AER Returns Contact Position SHEQ ManagerAER Returns Contact Telephone Number 061 708699

AER Returns Contact Mobile Phone Number 083 3348297AER Returns Contact Fax Number 061 708653

Production Volume 76514.0Production Volume Units Metric tonne

Number of Installations 5Number of Operating Hours in Year 3300

Number of Employees 29User Feedback/Comments

Web Address chemifloc.com

2. PRTR CLASS ACTIVITIESActivity Number Activity Name50.1 General

4(a)(viii)Basic plastic materials (polymers, synthetic fibres and cellulose-based fibres)

4(b)(iv)Salts, such as ammonium chloride, potassium chlorate, potassium carbonate, sodium carbonate, perborate, silver nitrate

50.1 General3. SOLVENTS REGULATIONS (S.I. No. 543 of 2002)

Is it applicable? NoHave you been granted an exemption ?

If applicable which activity class applies (as perSchedule 2 of the regulations) ?

Is the reduction scheme compliance route beingused ?

4. WASTE IMPORTED/ACCEPTED ONTO SITE Guidance on waste imported/accepted onto siteDo you import/accept waste onto your site for on-

site treatment (either recovery or disposal activities) ? No

This question is only applicable if you are an IPPC or Quarry site

AER Returns Workbook

| PRTR# : P0076 | Facility Name : Chemifloc Limited | Filename : P0076_2012.xls | Return Year : 2012 | Page 1 of 1

Sheet : Releases to Air AER Returns Workbook 28/3/2013 12:59

4.1 RELEASES TO AIR Link to previous years emissions data | PRTR# : P0076 | Facility Name : Chemifloc Limited | Filename : P0076_2012.xls | Return Year : 2012 | 28/03/2013 13:13

8 10 18 18 26 26 6 6 6 6 6 6 26SECTION A : SECTOR SPECIFIC PRTR POLLUTANTS

Please enter all quantities in this section in KGsQUANTITY

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

80 Chlorine and inorganic compounds (as HCl) M OTH

KG per year = max concentration (mg/m3) x flowrate (m3/1,000,000 x number of working hours per year (Drager Tubes) 1.605 73.375 0.0 71.77

11 Sulphur oxides (SOx/SO2) M OTH


08 Nitrogen oxides (NOx/NO2) M OTH


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

SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTSPlease enter all quantities in this section in KGs

QUANTITY

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


SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (As required in your Licence)Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs

QUANTITY

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

239 Sulphuric Acid M OTH



Additional Data Requested from Landfill operators

Landfill: Chemifloc Limited

Please enter summary data on the quantities of methane flared and / or utilised

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

DescriptionFacility Total Capacity m3

per hourTotal estimated methane generation (as per

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

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

above) 0.0 N/A

RELEASES TO AIRMETHOD

POLLUTANT METHODMethod Used

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

Method Used

Method Used

RELEASES TO AIRPOLLUTANT METHOD

Method Used

POLLUTANT

RELEASES TO AIR


Sheet : Releases to Waters AER Returns Workbook 28/3/2013 12:59

4.2 RELEASES TO WATERS Link to previous years emissions data | PRTR# : P0076 | Facility Name : Chemifloc Limited | Filename : P0076_2012.xls | Return Year : 2012 | 28/03/2013 13:13

8 8 16 16 24 24 6 6 6 6 6 6SECTION A : SECTOR SPECIFIC PRTR POLLUTANTS Data on ambient monitoring of storm/surface water or groundwater, conducted as part of your licence requirements, should NOT be submitted under AER / PRTR Reporting as this only concerns Releases from your facility




SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTSPlease enter all quantities in this section in KGs

QUANTITY



SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence)Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs

QUANTITY

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


Method Used

POLLUTANTMethod Used

POLLUTANT

POLLUTANTRELEASES TO WATERS

Method Used

RELEASES TO WATERS

RELEASES TO WATERS


Sheet : Treatment Transfers of Waste AER Returns Workbook 28/3/2013 13:2

5. ONSITE TREATMENT & OFFSITE TRANSFERS OF WASTE | PRTR# : P0076 | Facility Name : Chemifloc Limited | Filename : P0076_2012.xls | Return Year : 2012 | 28/03/2013 13:13

5 9 Please enter all quantities on this sheet in Tonnes 0

Quantity (Tonnes per

Year)

Haz Waste : Name and Licence/Permit No of Next

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

Recover/Disposer

Haz Waste : Address of Next Destination Facility

Non Haz Waste: Address of Recover/Disposer

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

Disposer (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY)

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

Transfer DestinationEuropean Waste

Code Hazardous Quantity T/Year Description of Waste

Waste Treatment Operation M/C/E Method Used

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

Within the Country 20 01 01 No 2.445 paper and cardboard R5 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland

Clean (Irl) Refuse & Recycling Co. Ltd,WCP Number WCP/LK073/04c Cree,Kilrush,Clare,.,Ireland

Within the Country 20 01 39 No 3.06 plastics R3 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland


Within the Country 20 03 01 No 7.753 mixed municipal waste D1 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland


* Select a row by double-clicking the Description of Waste then click the delete button

Link to previous years waste dataLink to previous years waste summary data & percentage change

Method Used


Sheet : Releases to Land AER Returns Workbook 28/3/2013 13:1

4.4 RELEASES TO LAND Link to previous years emissions data | PRTR# : P0076 | Facility Name : Chemifloc Limited | Filename : P0076_2012.xls | Return Year : 2012 | 28/03/2013 13:13

8 8 16 16 6 6 6 6SECTION A : PRTR POLLUTANTS


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


SECTION B : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence)Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs

QUANTITY

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



RELEASES TO LAND

RELEASES TO LAND



Sheet : Releases to Wastewater or Sewer AER Returns Workbook 28/3/2013 13:0

4.3 RELEASES TO WASTEWATER OR SEWER Link to previous years emissions data | PRTR# : P0076 | Facility Name : Chemifloc Limited | Filename : P0076_2012.xls | Return Year : 2012 28/03/2013 13:13

8 14 22 30 6 6 6 6 30SECTION A : PRTR POLLUTANTS


No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year82 Cyanides (as total CN) M EN ISO 14403:2002 0.01 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.024 Zinc and compounds (as Zn) M EN ISO 11885:1997 0.0424 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.022 Nickel and compounds (as Ni) M EN ISO 11885:1997 0.0162 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.023 Lead and compounds (as Pb) M EN ISO 11885:1997 0.003 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.020 Copper and compounds (as Cu) M EN ISO 11885:1997 0.0703 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.019 Chromium and compounds (as Cr) M EN 1233:1996 0.0176 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.079 Chlorides (as Cl) M EN ISO 15682:2001 39.396 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0


SECTION B : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence)Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs

QUANTITY

Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year303 BOD M OTH Standard Method 5.163 5.163 0.0 0.0306 COD M OTH Standard Method 23.889 23.889 0.0 0.0240 Suspended Solids M OTH Standard Method 21.352 21.352 0.0 0.0314 Fats, Oils and Greases M OTH Standard Method 4.426 4.426 0.0 0.0343 Sulphate M OTH Standard Method 23.343 23.343 0.0 0.0353 Sulphides M OTH Standard Method 0.0278 0.0278 0.0 0.0356 Cobalt M OTH Standard Method 0.009 0.009 0.0 0.0357 Iron M OTH Standard Method 1.168 1.168 0.0 0.0321 Manganese (as Mn) M OTH Standard Method 0.112 0.112 0.0 0.0


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

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

Method Used

Method Used

POLLUTANT METHOD

POLLUTANT METHOD

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