Ashbourne Meats Roscrea Annual Environmental Report

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2 Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction Environmental Policy Organisation Chart for Environmental Management Site Description Summary Information Emission Data Emissions Data - Emissions to atmosphere (Schedule 1) Emission Data Emission to Sewer Waste Management - Wastes for Disposal/Recovery (Schedule 3) Noise Materials Usage Electricity Fuel Usage Water Usage Other Materials Environmental Management Environmental Incidents Complaints Control Environmental Management Programme for Other Reports General Comments Appendix I: Air Monitoring Report March Air Monitoring Report August Appendix II: Noise Monitoring Report March Appendix III: PRTR 2

3 List of abbreviations BAT BAT BOD Daily EMP EPA EWC IPPC PPM Weekly WWTP Best Available Technique Best Available Technology 5 day Biochemical Oxygen Demand During days of plant operation with at least 200 measurements in a calendar year and no more than 1 measurement on any one day Environmental Management Program Environmental Protection Agency European Waste Catalogue Integrated Pollution Control Licence Parts per million At least 40 measurements in a calendar year with no more than one measurement in any one week Waste Water Treatment Plant 3

4 1.0 Introduction This document contains the (AER) for the year ending December in respect of Integrated Pollution Prevention Control License (IPPC) Register N o : P located at its facility in Castleholding, Roscrea, County Tipperary; Irish grid reference E ; N is engaged IPPC Class N o : 7.4, the slaughter of animals in installations where the daily capacity exceeds 1,500 units and where units have the following equivalents - 1 Head of Cattle = 5 units. Processing equipment used on the site includes: slaughter facility, animal storage pens, cold storage for meat, blood collection tank, steam boiler and a Waste-Water Treatment Plant (WWTP). was granted an Integrated Pollution Control (IPPC) Licence (Reg. N o : 194) by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on the 14 th of April This licence was granted in accordance with the EPA Act 1992 and it specifies emission limit values (ELV s) for various emissions from the activity and also specifies specific monitoring requirements for the company. Condition 2.8 of Ashbourne Meat s IPPC licence requires that an (AER) is prepared and submitted by the company eighteen months from the date of grant of the IPPC licence and each year thereafter. This is the twelve-month AER for the previous calendar year ending December. This report has been prepared as required in IPPC Licence Register N o : 194 and generally in accordance with the procedures described in section 3 (Summary Information) of the EPA publication Guidance Note for. As such this report provides summary information on environmental monitoring for the previous calendar year as well as containing our current EMP. The degree of success in meeting targets is also presented in the report as percentage compliance. 4

5 1.1 Environmental Policy is committed to minimising the impact of its operations on the environment by means of a program of continuous environmental monitoring and improvement in order to maximise yields and minimise wastes. The company is committed to this program of on-going improvements. Environmental management on-site is also in an on-going state of continual improvement. All the staffs are encouraged to minimise waste and to put forward proposals for improving the processing system, particularly where improvement in yields can be achieved. Where improvements are identified these are implemented. The company is committed to high quality processing methods and implementation of accepted Best Available Technology and Best Available Technique (BAT) principles in environmental controls to minimise the impact of unavoidable emissions on the environment. In particular Ashbourne Meats Roscrea will aim to: - integrate environmental factors into business decisions; - make every effort to ensure that emissions arising from this activity meet and where appropriate exceed the requirements of all relevant legislation; where no regulation exists Ashbourne Meats will set its own exacting standards; - maximisation of yields and the minimisation of waste generated in all its operations; - encourage and promote recycling and the use of recycled materials, whilst reducing consumption of materials wherever possible; - design energy efficiency into new processes, operations and buildings and manage energy wisely in all operations; - work with its suppliers to minimise the impact of their operations on the environment through a quality purchasing policy where possible; - include environmental issues in company training programmes and encourage the implementation of sound environmental practices; - monitor progress and publish an environmental performance report on an annual basis; - ensure compliance with the requirements of its IPPC Licence; - minimise the effect of this activity on the environment. A register of objectives and targets will be maintained and updated to enable the company to meet its environmental obligations. This environmental policy will be documented, implemented and communicated to all employees. Mr. Jerry Meehan Factory Manager Ms. Iveta Fabianyova Environmental Officer 5

6 1.2 Organisation Chart for Environmental Management Managing Director D. Houlihan General Manager J. Meehan Environmental Officer Iveta Fabianyova Independent Environmental Consultant Declan Costigan Maintenance Vladimir Shuliakouski Gerald Donoghue WWTP Operative Gintaras Rutelionis Stasys Vanagas Electrician Dermot Blaney Kieran Moloney 1.3 Site Description On the site located at Castleholding, Roscrea, County Tipperary; Irish grid reference E ; N , there are currently about 90 people employed full-time and part-time. All plant and equipment used within the facility is good quality, modern machinery designed to provide the required treatment for the raw materials and to maximise yields, while minimising waste. Care is taken within the process areas to minimise emissions to the environment from the activity; where unavoidable emissions do occur the company employs Best Available Technology and Best Available Techniques (BAT) to minimise the impact of these emissions on the receiving environment. All wastewaters arising on-site, including used process water and unclean surface waters are drained to the WWTP for treatment prior to discharge to Tipperary N.R. Sanitary Authority sewer in Roscrea. The emission point reference number is: SE 1. This is in accordance with the 6

7 requirements of our IPPC Licence. The location of the connection to sewer is on the road entering the factory beside northwest corner of site. Schematic of cattle processing at Ashbourne Meats Livestock intake & Inspection Chilling Cutting Holding in pens Freezing Processing including: Hide Removal Evisceration Fat removal By Product recovery Loading & Dispatch 2.0 Summary Information Environmental Protection Agency issued an Integrated Pollution Control, (IPC) Licence Reg. No. 194 to on 14 th April The licence as issued specifies emission limit values (ELV s) for emissions arising from the facility. The IPC licence additionally specifies monitoring requirements and monitoring frequencies for these emissions. The environmental performance of the facility is assessed and examined by carrying out extensive and regular monitoring of emissions to the atmosphere, water, land and also waste arising during the period January to December inclusive. Environmental monitoring is carried out as per Schedules 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the IPPC Licence, Reg. No P The results of these monitoring programmes are recorded, summarised and reviewed in the following sections of this Annual Environmental Report (AER). 7

8 2.1 Emission Data Emission data for is examined under the headings of: emissions to atmosphere emissions to water waste management Emissions Data - Emissions to atmosphere (Schedule 1) In accordance with schedule 1 of the IPPC licence environmental monitoring data relating to emissions to the atmosphere were to have been collected and reviewed for the period January December inclusive. The boiler is regularly tested to investigate its efficiency and the emissions produced during operation. The results from the boiler test are illustrated in Table 1 below. The facility was subject to an external EPA Emissions to Atmosphere and was found to be compliant with IPPC licence. Table 1: Summary of result concerning Emissions to Atmosphere (Reference N o : A1-1) PARAMETER EMISSION EMISSIONS TO % LIMIT VALUE ATMOSPHERE COMPLIANT Sulphur Dioxide (SO 2 ) 4.4 kg/hr 0.51 kg/hr 100 % Nitrogen oxides as (NO 2 ) 1.5 kg/hr 0.53 kg/hr 100% Carbon Monoxide (CO) NLS* 0.27 kg/hr 100 % Particulates NLS* mg/m3 100 % Combustion Efficiency NLS* % 100 % Gas Flow NLS* 2312 Nm 3 /h 100% Temperature NLS* 152 C 100% *NLS = No Limit Specified Annual air emissions are based on a 3 day a week operation over 14 hours a day for the production year. 8

9 Table 2: Summary of Annual Mass Emissions to Atmosphere (Reference N o : A1-1) PARAMETER MASS EMISSIONS TO ATMOSPHERE Sulphur Dioxide (SO 2 ) kg Nitrogen oxides as (NO 2 ) kg Carbon Monoxide (CO) kg Particulates kg Emission Data Emission to Sewer Emissions to waters were monitored in accordance with the requirements of the IPPC licence and the relevant data are summarised below. All effluent is treated in an aerobic activated sludge wastewater treatment plant prior to discharge to the Local Authority foul sewer. The emissions to sewer from arising from the WWTP are reviewed and summarised under the following headings: (i) (ii) (iii) Treated Wastewater Emissions to Sewer Treated Wastewater - Effluent Treatment Control; Surface water discharge monitoring. (i) Treated wastewater Emissions to Sewer/; Schedule 2 Emissions to waters were monitored in accordance with the requirements of Schedule 2 of the IPPC licence. A summary and review of the relevant data is presented below. All wastewater arising from the activities on-site are treated using an aerobic biological WWTP, which operates continuously 24-hours each day throughout 365 days each year prior to discharge into the Tipperary N. R. Sanitary Authority foul sewer system in Roscrea. The treatment processes used on the site represents Best Available Techniques. The WWTP is operated and maintained to a high standard by the WWTP operating and monitoring staff. The results of these high operating and maintenance standards are seen in the treated wastewater quality being discharged from the plant. The discharge point is located inside the Wastewater Treatment Plant compound near the northwest corner of the site. The emission point of reference as specified in the IPPC licence is SE 1. 9

10 Parameter Table 3: Summary of results for Emissions to Water during Number of samples ELV (Reference N o : SE1 Wastewater). Percentage Annual compliance average Percentage compliance 2015 Percentage compliance 2014 Percentage compliance 2013 Temperature C BOD (mg.l -1 ) Suspended solids (mg.l -1 ) PH Total Ammonia (as N) (mg.l -1 ) Total Nitrogen (mg.l -1 ) Total Phosphorous (as P) (mg.l -1 ) COD (mg.l -1 ) 247 NLS Chlorides (mg.l -1 ) Oils, fats & greases (mg.l-1) Flow (m3/day) These results show that for the year ending December all annual averages for the monitored parameters were compliant. A summary of compliance is presented above and compared to the data for the previous three years in Table 1. A daily visual observation of the WWTP aeration and balancing tanks is carried out and the results are recorded. The activated sludge was examined microscopically on 52 occasions during, as required in IPPC Licence Schedule 2 (ii). Daily ph examination, daily visual observation, daily chemical oxygen demand (COD), daily mixed liquor suspended solids (MLSS), daily settlement, sludge volume index, daily suspended solids (SS), weekly biochemical oxygen demand (BOD), weekly total phosphorous and microscopic examination, and continuous monitoring of dissolved oxygen (DO) for all effluents of emissions to sewer from the WWTP was performed during. At all times during which the visual and microscopic observations were made, WWTP aeration and balancing tanks condition were found to be satisfactory. A summary of annual mass emissions to waters from this facility has been calculated from the monitoring data and is presented in the following table. The volume of treated wastewater discharged to sewer during the year was 104,655 m3. The data for the year under review and similar data for the previous years are presented below in Table 4. 10

11 Table 4: Summary of Annual Mass Emissions of Treated Wastewater (2013 ) Reference N o : SE1. Parameter Unit Max. Licensed emission per year BOD Kg/yr Suspended Solids Kg/yr Total Ammonia (as N) Kg/yr Total Nitrogen Kg/yr Total Phosphorous (as P) Kg/yr Chlorides Kg/yr Fats, oils and grease Kg/yr Flow m3/yr (iii) Surface water discharge monitoring - (Schedule 4) Schedule 4 (i) of the IPPC licence specifies environmental monitoring and recording requirements for surface water. The emission point of reference as specified in the IPPC licence is CW 1. There are no specified emission limit values in the IPPC licence, however the annual monitoring has been performed and adheres to the decree of the licence. There is also a warning limit and action limit in place in the EMS manual which dictates when and what action should be taken. Should the COD of the surface water exceed 30mg/l, a surface water action plan is activated and water is not sent to the Moneen River. A summary and review of the relevant data generated during the monitoring of the surface water discharge is presented below. 11

12 Table 5: Summary of Results concerning Surface Water Monitoring Reference N o CW1. Parameter Number of samples ELV (mg l -1 ) Annual average Percentage compliance 2015 Percentage compliance 2014 Percentage compliance 2013 Temperature 11 NLS ph 11 NLS COD Suspended solids 11 NLS BOD 11 NLS Total Ammonia (as N) 9 NLS *NLS=No Limit Specified These data shows for the year ending under review all observations on surface water monitoring (as outlined in the IPPC licence) achieved 100% compliance for all of the specified parameters with the relevant specified ELV s throughout the period Waste Management - Wastes for Disposal/Recovery (Schedule 3) Schedule 3(і) of our IPPC Licence set out the requirements for waste management at this activity. Details of the wastes generated and how these are handled and disposed of are maintained on site in a monthly waste register. Waste collection and disposal Wastes arising for disposal and recovery arising from the activity on-site (as per IPPC licence) from the Ashbourne Meats site in Roscrea consist of the following: (i) High risk/hazardous wastes for disposal/recovery: Utilities Waste, Waste Oils, fluorescent light fittings, Specified Risk Material (SRM), bones, blood and any infectious waste; (ii) Other wastes for disposal/recovery: Paunch contents, slurry/manure solids, activated sludge from Wastewater Treatment Plant, primary solids from the WWTP, fat not for human consumption, mixed scrap metal, unrecoverable waste and recyclable waste. This company carries out no direct disposal of waste. All waste is collected by an approved and licensed contractor and disposed of to a licensed landfill facility or sent to an approved rendering facility. All haulage and facility licences are held on site for inspection. A waste record detailing all movement off site is maintained and kept on-site at all times. 12

13 (i) High risk/hazardous wastes for disposal/recovery Utilities Waste Oils: - Waste oils arising from operations on-site are collected and contained onsite. When a sufficient quantity has been collected an approved contractor employed to remove the waste for off-site recycling. Records of the volume of waste oil removed are maintained in the Waste Record. Specified Risk Material (Category 1 material): - Specified Risk Material is collected and contained in enclosed holding area on-site. A specialist contractor removes the waste to a licensed SRM rendering facility. Records of the volume of the Specified Risk Material waste removed are maintained in the Waste Register as per IPPC licence. (ii) Other wastes for disposal/recovery: Paunch Contents: - Paunch contents are collected and contained in an enclosed holding area for regular collection. An approved waste contractor removes this waste for land spreading on lands previously approved by EPA, and in accordance with a nutrient management plan for the lands, also previously approved by EPA. Records of the quantity of the paunch contents material removed are maintained in the Waste Record. Thickened & dewatered activated sludge: - Dewatered sludge was sent for land spreading on lands previously approved by EPA, and in accordance with a nutrient management plan for lands, also previously approved by EPA. An approved contractor removed this waste. A record of all such waste removed from site is maintained in the Waste Record. On a biannual basis the nutrient content and % dry matter are analysed and results passed on to the contracted facility. Pet food red offal: - Pet food red offal is collected and contained on-site prior to being sent offsite to an approved rendering or recovery facility, as agreed with EPA. Records of the quantities of these wastes removed are maintained in the Waste Record. Scrap metal: - Scrap metal and steel is collected and contained in bins on-site. When a sufficient quantity has been collected it is sent off-site for recycling by an agreed contractor for recycling. The quantity of these wastes removed from the site is recorded in the waste record. Unrecoverable Waste: This is waste that is not suitable for recycling due to soiling, which is collected and contained on-site in bins and removed for off-site disposal at an approved landfill site by an approved contractor. 13

14 Recyclable Waste: All waste is streamed and suitable waste is separated out and baled and sent off site for recycling. Recyclable waste includes plastic, cardboard, plastic bottles, plastic strapping, shredded paper, waste metal etc. Packaging waste is sent as bales to be recycled by Advanced Environmental Solutions. Records of this waste are maintained in the Waste Record. Waste Minimisation is committed to minimising the impact of its operations on the environment by means of implementing appropriate programs by monitoring and improvement of environmental aspects on site. Waste minimisation is written into our environmental policy. Programs being implemented by include the following: - Maximising of yields and the minimising of waste generated in all its operations; - Encouraging and promoting recycling and the use of recycled materials, whilst reducing consumption of materials on the site, wherever possible; - Ensuring that employees are aware of environmental issues by means of a relevant Environmental Induction programme. 14

15 Table 6: Disposal and Recovery of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Wastes. European Waste Code Hazardous Description of Waste Quantity (Tonnes per Year) Destination 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) NO Waste metals V-Tech Metals Ltd,NWCPO Long Road,.,Vicarstown,Co Laois,Ireland NO animal-tissue waste Dublin Products Ltd,P Dunlavin,Co Wicklow,.,.,Ireland NO animal-tissue waste Dublin Products Ltd,P Dunlavin,Co Wicklow,.,.,Ireland NO materials unsuitable for consumption or processing KCD FRS,WCP - OY Cillin Hill,Dublin Road,Kilkenny,.,Ireland NO sludges from on-site effluent treatment KCD FRS,WCP - OY Cillin Hill,Dublin Road,Kilkenny,.,Ireland YES NO laboratory chemicals, consisting of or containing dangerous substances, including mixtures of laboratory chemicals paper and cardboard packaging Enva Ireland Ltd,WCP033(2)/OY/28 1/05 ROC Recycling Solution,NWCPO Clonminam Industrial Estate,Portlaoise,Co Laois,.,Ireland Ballymacken Ind Est,Ballymacken,Portlaoise,Co Laois,Ireland Enva Ireland Ltd,W ,Clonminan Industrial Estate,Portlaoise,.,Co Laois,Ireland Enva Ireland Ltd,W ,Clonminan Industrial Estate,Portlaoise,.,Co Laois,Ireland NO plastic packaging 0.8 ROC Recycling Solution,NWCPO Ballymacken Ind Est,Ballymacken,Portlaoise,Co Laois,Ireland 15

16 NO wooden packaging ROC Recycling Solution,NWCPO Ballymacken Ind Est,Ballymacken,Portlaoise,Co Laois,Ireland NO mixed packaging YES YES construction materials containing asbestos (18) fluorescent tubes and other mercurycontaining waste NO waste metal NO mixed municipal waste ROC Recycling Solution,NWCPO Rilta Environmental Ltd,NWCPO Irish Lamp Recycling Co Ltd.,WFP-KE Clearcircle Metals Ireland Ltd.,NWCPO Advanced Environmental Solutions Ireland,NWCPO Ballymacken Ind Est,Ballymacken,Portlaoise,Co Laois,Ireland 402 Greenogue Business Park,Rathcoole,South Dublin County,..,Ireland Woodstock Industrial Estate,Kilkenny Road,Athy,Co Kildare,Ireland Ballysimon road,".",limerick,".",ireland Cappinur,Tullamore,Co Offaly,Co Offaly,Ireland Rilta Environmental Ltd,NWCPO ,402 Greenogue Business Park,Rathcoole,South Dublin County,..,Ireland Irish Lamp Recycling Co. Ltd.,KE ,Woodstock Industrial Estate,Kilkenny Road,Athy,Co Kildare,Ireland 402 Greenogue Business Park,Rathcoole,South Dublin County,..,Ireland Woodstock Industrial Estate,Kilkenny Road,Athy,Co Kildare,Ireland NO iron and steel Clearcircle Metals Ireland Ltd.,NWCPO Ballysimon road,".",limerick,".",ireland NO metals NO wooden packaging 6.9 Clearcircle Metals Ireland Ltd.,NWCPO Advanced Environmental Solutions Ireland,NWCPO Ballysimon road,".",limerick,".",ireland Cappinur,Tullamore,Co Offaly,Co Offaly,Ireland 16

17 2.2 Noise Sources that may contribute to noise pollution are: - Incoming and outgoing vehicles - Operation of the WWTP (the aerators in the aeration tank) - Compressors - Livestock - Air blowers - Refrigeration units - Mechanical Equipment - Tannoy system - Alarms The IPPC Licence specifies that the noise emissions levels shall not give rise to noise levels off-site, at noise sensitive locations, which exceed the following emission limit values: - 55 db (A) during daytime - 45 db (A) during night time There are requirements for an annual noise monitoring survey specified concerning noise emissions in our IPPC Licence and the noise survey was then carried out in March. All values measured were within the limit values specified in the License. A copy of the Noise report is included in Appendix III. 2.3 Materials Usage Electricity The company operates an energy management system designed to optimise electricity usage and minimise peak demand for electricity. A summary of the electricity consumption during the review period is illustrated in the table below. 17

18 Table 7: Electricity Consumption MONTH/YEAR January kw/h kw/h kw/h kw/h February kw/h kw/h kw/h kw/h March kw/h kw/h kw/h kw/h April kw/h kw/h kw/h kw/h May kw/h kw/h kw/h kw/h June kw/h kw/h kw/h kw/h July kw/h kw/h kw/h kw/h August kw/h kw/h kw/h kw/h September kw/h kw/h kw/h kw/h October kw/h kw/h kw/h kw/h November kw/h kw/h kw/h kw/h December kw/h kw/h kw/h kw/h ANNUAL TOTAL kw/h kw/h kw/h 3, kw/h Electricity consumption is controlled and optimised by installed sensor lights in amenity areas such as the canteen to avoid wastage, by putting timers on different pieces of equipment so that they are used at the maximum in off-peak times and has minimal use in peak times. Ashbourne Meats is continuously striving to reduce the energy consumption of the facility for both economic and environmental reasons. Consumption of electricity raised in compare with previous year due to new implementations and reconstructions which started early in June. Also the Sorrento cold store was reopened Fuel Usage Low sulphur light fuel oil is used in the steam boilers, which are serviced and tested regularly to maximise efficiency and minimise waste. The boilers are also insulated to minimise energy loss and emissions. Electricity is used to power forklifts where possible, otherwise transport diesel is also used on site to operate certain vehicles. A heat recovery programme is also being developed to help reduce energy use on the site. 18

19 Again, in order to minimise energy use and maximise efficiency we operate an ongoing maintenance programme to ensure all site vehicles are in optimum working order. Finally, all pipes on site have been lagged to reduce energy loss. The following table details the fuel usage during the review period. Table 8: Summary of fuel usage (in litres) FUEL TYPE/YEAR Low sulphur Light Fuel Oil (Boiler) 238,042 l 208,792 l 241,590 l 271,640 l Kerosene 2,011 l 1,890 l 2,170 l 3,150 l Transport Diesel 8,449 l 10,661 l 10,975 l 6,050 l Water Usage Water is supplied to the factory from an on-site well. Well water is tested annually for the parameters as set down in the European Communities Drinking Water Regulations 2007, for suitability for use as a potable water supply. Water usage is metered and recorded daily. The following table shows water consumption for the review period. Table 9: Water Consumption Year Total Volume of water used Volume water used per head m m ,662 m m ,770 m3 1.1 m ,981 m m Other Materials Office procedures are also constantly under review to try to identify ways of reducing waste from this area. An in-house recycling system has been put in place throughout the offices and suitable parts of the factory to increase the amount of end-of-use materials directed for recovery or recycling and to reduce the amount of waste going to landfill. All relevant areas are fitted with a labelled recycling container, which hold paper, plastic, cans, tetra-paks etc. These are collected daily and placed in designated bins, which are collected by AES on a fortnightly basis for sorting and recycling in the Tullamore branch of AES. 19

20 Waste or damaged packaging materials from the factory floor and separated into different racks and are baled on a daily basis and similarly collected for recycling. 3.0 Environmental Management The establishment of an Environmental Management System (EMS) enables Ashbourne Meat Processors Roscrea to comprehensively and thoroughly manage all its environmental responsibilities. A successfully implemented EMS can assure that Ashbourne Meat Processors Roscrea complies with all relevant environmental legislation and requirements and addresses all environmental concerns in a well-organised and systematic manner. It is reviewed annually and fully covers these sections: 3.1 Environmental Incidents 3.2 Complaints control 3.3 Environmental Management Programme for Environmental Incidents Emissions to sewer with the ELV specified limits in the IPPC Licence, where appropriate reported quarterly to the EPA as required. There was no results over limits or incidents during the year. Ashbourne Meats strives to achieve full compliance with the IPPC requirements at all times. 3.2 Complaints Control Each month the number and type of environmental complaints received from the public at the company s offices in Roscrea are recorded. These are reported to the EPA. Where complaints are received these are fully investigated in accordance with our complaints handling procedure and appropriate corrective action is taken. A total of 3 complaints were received at the facility during. Details of the complaints received are presented in the following table

21 Table 10: Details of Complaints received during Date Time Complainant 19/04/ 6 pm Resident 09/06/ 10/06/ 15/8/ - 17/8/ 7:30 am Resident 15:30-8:50 Resident Area Assumption Park Assumption Park Assumption Park Nature of Complaint Odour Odour Odour Result of Investigation by Ashbourne Meats No Odour detected in area on investigation No Odour detected in area on investigation No Odour detected in area on investigation 3.3 Environmental Management Programme for The Environmental Management Program list of Targets and Objectives for the year is shown in Table 11 below. The plant manager has endorsed these. The ultimate responsibility for achieving these objectives and targets rests with the Environmental Officer and the management of the facility. However, responsibility for actually carrying out the works associated with achieving these targets may be delegated to other internal staff or to appropriate outside contractors. The Environmental Officer oversees and co-ordinates these objectives and targets. Table 11: Status of Environmental Management Programs (EMP) Objectives & Targets No. Objective Target Achieved By Target Date 1 Reduce bio sludge figures off site by 10 % Last year t removed. This year 2072 t. 2 Reduce water usage Ongoing work towards water reduction usage on site Optimizing new technology. Reduction circa 18% sludge removal. Water management Complete and On going On going 3 Reduce energy usage in WWTP (2017) 2015 was used kws in was used Reduce energy use in WWTP 2.5% 2.5% energy reduction On going 4 Optimizing and reducing oil usage on site On going re-use of hot process water to heat new process water Heat recovery On going 5 Reduce the risk of malodours from Balance tank Clean out the Balance. Emptying the tank and removing any accumulated solids from the base. Replacement of aeration system with 10 Kw mixing system. End of the calendar year. Complete and On going 21

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105 4.2 RELEASES TO WATERS 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 A : SECTOR SPECIFIC PRTR POLLUTANTS Please enter all quantities in this section in RELEASES TO WATERS KGs QUANTIT POLLUTANT Y No. Annex II Name M/C/E * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (C SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTS POLLUTANT RELEASES TO WATERS No. Annex II Name M/C/E * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (C Metho d Code Metho d Code Method Used Designatio n or Description Emission Point 1 Method Used T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidenta l) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs QUANTIT Y Designatio n or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidenta l) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence) POLLUTANT RELEASES TO WATERS Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Metho d Code Method Used Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs QUANTIT Y Designatio n or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidenta l) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year

106 4.3 RELEASES TO WASTEWATER OR SEWER 8 SECTION A : PRTR POLLUTANTS OFFSITE TRANSFER OF POLLUTANTS DESTINED FOR WASTE-WATER TREATMENT OR SEWER Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT METHOD QUANTITY No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Method Used Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year 06 Ammonia (NH3) M OTH standard Total nitrogen M OTH standard Chlorides (as Cl) M OTH standard Total phosphorus M OTH standard SECTION B : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence) OFFSITE TRANSFER OF POLLUTANTS DESTINED FOR WASTE-WATER TREATMENT OR SEWER Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT METHOD QUANTITY Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code Method Used Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year 240 Suspended Solids M OTH standard BOD M OTH standard Fats, Oils and 314 Greases M OTH standard

107 4.4 RELEASES TO LAND SECTION A : PRTR POLLUTANTS RELEASES TO LAND Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT METHOD ANTITY Method Used No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year SECTION B : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence) RELEASES TO LAND se enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT METHOD ANTITY Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code Method Used Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year

108 5. ONSITE TREATMENT & OFFSITE TRANSFERS OF WASTE Transfer Destinati on Within the Country Within the Country Within the Country Within the Country Within the Country Within the Country Eur ope an Wa ste Cod e Haz ard ous Quantity (Tonnes per Year) Please enter all quantities on this sheet in Tonnes Descripti on of Waste Wast e Treat ment Oper ation M / C /E Method Used Method Used No waste 19.02metal R12 M Weighed 02 animaltissue No waste R11 M Weighed 02 animaltissue No waste R11 M Weighed materials unsuitable for consumpti on or processin No No Yes g R3 M Weighed sludges from onsite effluent treatment R3 laboratory chemicals, consisting of or containing M Weighed dangerou R1 M Weighed Locatio n of Treatm ent Offsite in Ireland Offsite in Ireland Offsite in Ireland Offsite in Ireland Offsite in Ireland Offsite in Ireland Haz Waste : Name and Licence/Permit No of Next Destination Facility Non Haz Waste: Name and Licence/Permit No of Recover/Disposer V-Tech Metals Ltd,NWCPO Dublin Products Ltd,P Dublin Products Ltd,P KCD FRS,WCP - OY KCD FRS,WCP - OY Enva Ireland Ltd,WCP033(2)/OY/ 281/05 Haz Waste : Address of Next Destination Facility Non Haz Waste: Address of Recover/Disposerr Long Road,.,Vicarstown, Co Laois,Ireland Dunlavin,Co Wicklow,.,.,Ireland Dunlavin,Co Wicklow,.,.,Ireland Cillin Hill,Dublin Road,Kilkenny,.,Ir eland Cillin Hill,Dublin Road,Kilkenny,.,Ir eland Clonminam Industrial Estate,Portlaoise, Co Laois,.,Ireland Name and License / Permit No. and Address of Final Recoverer / Disposer (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY) Enva Ireland Ltd,W ,Clonminan Industrial Estate,Portlaoise,.,C o Laois,Ireland Actual Address of Final Destination i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY) Enva Ireland Ltd,Clonminan Industrial Estate,Portlaoise,Co Laois,Ireland 108

109 Within the Country Within the Country Within the Country Within the Country Within the Country Within the Country s substance s, including mixtures of laboratory chemicals 15 paper and 01 cardboard 01 No 4.36packaging R No plastic 0.8packaging R No wooden 4.265packaging R No mixed 30.98packaging R3 M Weighed M Weighed M Weighed M Weighed constructi on materials Yes containing asbestos (18) D15 M Weighed fluorescen t tubes and other Yes mercurycontaining 1.2waste R4 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland Offsite in Ireland Offsite in Ireland Offsite in Ireland Offsite in Ireland Offsite in Ireland ROC Recycling Solution,NWCPO ROC Recycling Solution,NWCPO ROC Recycling Solution,NWCPO ROC Recycling Solution,NWCPO Rilta Environmental Ltd,NWCPO Irish Lamp Recycling Co Ltd.,WFP-KE Ballymacken Ind Est,Ballymacken,Portlaoise,Co Laois,Ireland Ballymacken Ind Est,Ballymacken,Portlaoise,Co Laois,Ireland Ballymacken Ind Est,Ballymacken,Portlaoise,Co Laois,Ireland Ballymacken Ind Est,Ballymacken,Portlaoise,Co Laois,Ireland 402 Greenogue Business Park,Rathcoole,So uth Dublin County,..,Ireland Woodstock Industrial Estate,Kilkenny Road,Athy,Co Kildare,Ireland Rilta Environmental Ltd,NWCPO ,402 Greenogue Business Park,Rathcoole,Sout h Dublin County,..,Ireland Irish Lamp Recycling Co. Ltd.,KE ,Woodstock Industrial Estate,Kilkenny Road,Athy,Co Kildare,Ireland 402 Greenogue Business Park,Rathcoole,South Dublin County,..,Ireland Woodstock Industrial Estate,Kilkenny Road,Athy,Co Kildare,Ireland 109

110 Within the Country Within the Country Within the Country Within the Country Within the Country No waste 2.98metal R4 M Weighed 20 mixed 03 municipal 01 No 122.4waste D1 M Weighed No iron and steel R4 M Weighed No 25.26metals R4 M Weighed No wooden 6.9packaging R12 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland Offsite in Ireland Offsite in Ireland Offsite in Ireland Offsite in Ireland Clearcircle Metals Ireland Ltd.,NWCPO Advanced Environmental Solutions Ireland,NWCPO Clearcircle Metals Ireland Ltd.,NWCPO Clearcircle Metals Ireland Ltd.,NWCPO Advanced Environmental Solutions Ireland,NWCPO Ballysimon road,".",limerick,". ",Ireland Cappinur,Tullamor e,co Offaly,Co Offaly,Ireland Ballysimon road,".",limerick,". ",Ireland Ballysimon road,".",limerick,". ",Ireland Cappinur,Tullamor e,co Offaly,Co Offaly,Ireland 110