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1 Annual Environmental Report 2010 Licence Register No.: P Licensee: Location of Installation: Glanbia Foods Society Ltd. Drogheda, Co. Louth

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION Company Profile Description of Site Activities Environmenatal Policy Company Organisational Chart SUMMARY INFORMATION Emissions to Water Emissions to Atmosphere Resource Consumption Waste Management Records Environmental Incidents & Complaints MANAGEMENT OF THE ACTIVITY Schedule of Environmental Objectives & Targets Environmental Management Programme Report LICENCE SPECIFIC REPORTS Energy Efficiency Audit Report REPORT ON ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFICIENCY OF USE OF RAW MATERIALS IN 20 PROCESSESS AND THE REDUCTION IN WASTE GENERATED 6.0 REPORT ON PROGRESS MADE AND PROPOSALS BEING DEVELOPED TO MINIMISE 20 WATER DEMAND AND THE VOLUME OF TRADE EFFLUENT DISCHARGE 7.0 STATEMENT OF MEASURES IN RELATION TO PREVENTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL 20 DAMAGE AND REMEDIAL ACTIONS (ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES) 8.0 Report on Ambient Monitoring APPENDICES Appendix I - Environmental Policy Statment Appendix II - Pollutant Release and Transfer Report 2010 Appendix lll - Noise Survey 2010

3 1.0 INTRODUCTION This document presents the Annual Environmental Report of Glanbia Foods Society Limited, Drogheda, Co. Louth for the reporting period 1 st January 2010 to 31 st December This document was compiled in compliance with Condition 11.9 of IPPC Licence P Company Profile Glanbia Foods Society Ltd. (Glanbia) is an international food company based primarily in Ireland, the UK and USA which serves markets for dairy and meat products across the world. Glanbia ranks as one of Europe's largest dairy companies and one of the worlds largest cheese manufacturers. It is quoted on the Dublin and London Stock Exchanges and had a turnover in 2010 of over 2.6 billion. The company employs over 4,300 staff worldwide. The Glanbia Group has three main business divisions: Consumer Foods Food Ingredients Agribusiness Glanbia s site at Drogheda serves as part of the Consumer Foods Divisions. The total area of the site is ca hectares of which ca. 1.7 hectares is currently developed.glanbia Drogheda and is part of the Consumer Foods Business Unit which is the Irish beverages and fresh dairy products division of Glanbia Foods plc. It is the leading supplier of fresh and value added milk beverages to Irish consumers through its market leading brands, Avonmore, Premier, CMP and Snowcream from its two liquid milk processing facilities at Drogheda, and Ballitore. In carrying out its activities Glanbia Consumer Foods employs approximately 650 people. Glanbia Foods plc, Drogheda comprises a liquid milk processing, packing and primary dispatch facility and has the capacity to contribute 30 million gallons per annum to the consumer foods division. 1.2 Description of Site Activities

4 The existing facility is designed to process a maximum of 30 million gallons (136,380m3) per annum. This equates to an average throughput of 100,000 gallons (455m3) per day based on 300 days per annum processing. The process operations in the dairy plant currently operate 24 hours /day and six days per week (Monday to Saturday) with the following shift pattern; Shift 1 Processing & Packaging (06:00 14:00) Shift 2 Processing & Packaging (14:00 22:00) Shift 3 CIP (Cleaning in Place) & Washing operations (22:00 06:00) Dispatch operations to market are on a 24-hour basis, seven days per week while deliveries of milk to the plant take place seven days a week which include a limited period on Sundays between 6:00am and 4:00pm. At peak periods, the factory may operate a 3-shift 24 hour/7 day processing and packing system at the plant (i.e. Christmas, Easter & some bank holiday weekends) 1.3 Environmental & Energy Policy Glanbia, Drogheda received accreditation to ISO in 2004 and accreditation to En was achieved in The facility has established an integrated management system designed to comply with the requirements of ISO14001 & EN The Environmental & Energy Management System in place incorporates the procedures and controls in place to reflect specific environmental & energy aspects and impacts identified and the legislative requirements applicable to the facility. The company has established an Environmental Policy company wide, which declares the company s commitment to the environment and to continual improvement of environmental practices. A copy of the company environmental policy is presented in Appendix I. 1.4 Company Organisational Chart A company organisation chart is presented in Figure below. This chart shows the responsibility of individuals within the company.

5 Figure 1.1 Company Organisational Chart 2.0 SUMMARY INFORMATION 2.1 Emissions to Water Uncontaminated storm water is diverted to surface water via surface water drain SW01. The receiving surface water is the municipal waste water treatment plant There is a ph neutralising and hydraulic balancing tank in which waste water produced from the plant operations is stored. The waste water is discharged through a magnetic flow meter to the municipal authority waste water treatment plant. A summary of the emissions to wastewater / sewer are presented below in Table 2.1.1

6 Emission Point Ref.: SE01 Location: Site Boundary Table Parameter Mass Emissions (kg/yr) IPPC Mass Emission Limit (kg/yr) BOD 95, ,500 COD 172, ,932 Fats, Oils & Greases 10,247 21,900 Suspended Solids 53, ,300 Ammonia 637 2,190 Ortho-Phosphate 486 6,570 Nitrate 335 2,190 Kejeldahl Nitrogen ,425 Total Phosphorus 1,119 8,760 Total Nitrogen 5,541 Chlorides 53,699 Sulphate 37,072 Volume m 3 93, ,000

7 Figure SE01 Mass Emissions Comment on Performance Licensed mass emissions were complied with in all cases, the mass emissions for the chloride parameter were exceeded. Glanbia are working with the local water authority and the Environmental Protection Agency to find a resolution. 2.2 Emissions to Atmosphere There are 2 no. boilers on site at the facility which are used to generate steam. Boiler A1-1 is the duty boiler while boiler A1-2 is the stand by unit. Each boiler has its own stack.

8 2.3 Resource Consumption Energy usage at the facility includes electricity to operate the plant and natural gas to power the on-site boilers. The total resource consumption for 2009 is presented below in Table Figure shows the resource consumption trend for the period 2007, 2008, 2009 and Overall there has been a slight increase in the resource consumption at the facility between reporting period 2007 and However the consumption rate of energy per production unit was reduced by 9% in the case of electricity and by 11% in the case of thermal energy. The site management team has implemented an energy management system EN as part of its environmental programme and its commitment to continual improve the environment in which it operates. The site was be accredited to the energy management standard in November by The extreme cold weather experienced in January and December of 2010 is the primary cause of the increase in thermal energy consumption. Table Resource Units Electricity Kwh 5,908,990 5,928,728 6,442,869 6,323,419 Gas Kwh 5,896,511 5,504,622 5,903,609 6,262,710 Figure 2.3.1

9 2.4 Waste Management Records The management of waste at the facility is based on a hierarchy of Prevention, Minimisation, Recycling and Safe Disposal. Table and Figure below present the volume of waste produced at the facility during The treatment operation for each type of waste and details of the contractors responsible is presented in more detail in Appendix II Pollutant Release and Transfer Register. Table Waste Type Quantity (Tonnes) General Waste Paper & Cardboard Plastics Timber 0.06 Fluorescent Tubes 0 Waste Metal 3.26 Waste Oil 1 Oil Contaminated Materials Figure 2.4.1

10 2.5 Environmental Incidents & Complaints There were 13 complaints received by the facility in 2010, the complaints were predominantly concerned with odour and noise. The total number of complaints relating to odour was seven which is a reduction of 50% approximately. The reduction in odour complaints is attributable to the odour abatement system installed in the second half of 2008.The total number of noise complaints decreased from fifteen to six. Noise abatement and reduction programme is contained within the environmental management programmes. The management team on site continues to work to identify further opportunities to reduce noise levels generated by the site. A comprehensive programme has been formulated to assist in the identification process and specialist acoustic consultants have been contacted to help provide sustainable solutions. A breakdown of the complaints is demonstrated in figure Five category three incidents were reported in Figure 2.5.1

11 3.0 MANAGEMENT OF THE ACTIVITY 3.1 Schedule of Objectives & Targets The schedule of Environmental Objectives and Targets has been integrated into the Environmental Programme for The EMP clearly states the objectives and targets for each EMP project. 3.2 Environmental Management Programme Report 2010 No.1 Reduce Electrical Energy Consumption Target/Objective Reduce electricity consumption by 7.5% (30,000kwh) by year end 2011 IPPC Conditions Schedule of Environmental Objectives & Targets Environmental Management Programme The licensee shall identify all opportunities for energy use reduction and efficiency.. Details of 1. Replace or install insulation on all chill water lines 2. Survey energy saving opportunities in refrigeration Programme plant 3. Trial energy saving lights 4. Carry out leak survey of compressed air network 5. Install motion detectors on lights in area normally unoccupied 6. Automatic operation of aerators to DO content 7. Install timers on AHU for packing room 8. Night saver watchman on computers 9. Introduce IS393 management system Timeframe Completion December 2011 Person(s) Responsible H King, E McGuigan, R. Hogan, T Nash & D Darby Status Update On going electrical consumption reduced by 9%

12 No.2 Improve performance of odour & noise control N o Target/Objective Improve performance of the site with respect to noise control.. 3 IPPC Conditions Schedule of Environmental Objectives & Targets Environmental Management Programme... R edetails of 1. Develop noise reduction programme& complete its d objectives this is a multi annual programme Programme u 2. Implement outputs of programme over 3 year period ctimeframe Completion of Part 1 End of Q e Completion of Part 2 End of 2014 Person(s) H King, E McGuigan, R. Hogan, T Nash bresponsible o istatus Update l e r Complete Part 1. Programmes submitted to EPA

13 No. 3 Reduce fuel oil consumption Target/Objective Reduce the consumption of gas by 7.5% over 36 month period IPPC Conditions Schedule of Environmental Objectives & Targets Environmental Management Programme The licensee shall identify all opportunities for energy use reduction and efficiency.. Details of Programme Timeframe Person(s) Responsible Status Update 1. Repair all steam leaks as they occur 2. Repair and/or replace all lagging on steam lines 3. Production planning to minimise the operation of small pasteurizer 4. Replace steam straps with orifice types 5. Reduce pressure of boiler to 4 bar when plant is not operations 6. Reduce temperature of raw CIP tank 7. Install steam meter and connect to energy monitoring system 8. Introduce IS393 management system Apply to SEI for IS 393 / EN accreditation Quotation for steam traps following trial in Drogheda Purchase steam meter in Q2, 2008 H King, E McGuigan, R. Hogan, T Nash On going Steam meter purchased thermal energy reduced by 11%

14 No.4 Reduce milk losses to WWTP Target/Objective Identify areas / processes which are contributing to the hydraulic and the organic load discharged to SE01, thus improving licence compliance. Implement changes to reduce the loads identified. Target delivery load to SE01 is 16,000 ltrs of milk equivalents. IPPC Conditions Schedule of Environmental Objectives & Targets Environmental Management Programme... Details of Programme Timeframe Person(s) Responsible Status Update 1. Measure organic content of sample 2. Target start up, shut down pasteurizers and milk intake area 3. Use team of managers to spread work load 4. Review with regular meetings of site management 5. Provide costings on possible solutions 6. Carry out quarterly leak audits 7. Install additional monitoring equipment to WWTP Review progress with regular site meetings Submit for financial support to put project in place H King, E McGuigan, R. Hogan, T Nash, D. O Brien, R Hogan On Going

15 No.5 Chemical monitoring programme Reduce consumption of Lactol Target/Objective To reduce the consumption of lactol by 5%. IPPC Conditions Schedule of Environmental Objectives & Targets Environmental Management Programme... Details of Programme 1. Review usage on a daily basis. 2. Include in Divisional Energy Report 3. Identify areas for improvement based on daily weekly reports 4. Secure funding if required 5. Review detergent strength without increasing food safety issues 6. Review frequency of washing 7. Review CIP programmes Timeframe To be completed December 2011 Person(s) Responsible Status Update H King, E McGuigan, R. Hogan, T Nash, R. Hogan, G. Cadogan On Going, neutralising chemicals usage has reduced due to reduction of detergent usage. 4.0 LICENCE SPECIFIC REPORTS 4.1 Energy Efficiency Audit Report The facility is required to carry out an energy audit in compliance with condition 7, clause 7.1 of the licence P The audit was conducted as per the EPA guidance note Energy Efficiency Auditing and was conducted by in house personnel, co coordinated by the Environmental Manager for the business unit. The following are the salient points of the audit, providing a summary of the sites energy management system and of its energy conservation programmes.

16 It noteworthy that the site has committed to achieving the energy management system EN This process has began in 2008 this demonstrates that the site understands the need for a management system to control energy consumption. The site was accredited with EN in The only two types of energy streams utilised on site are electricity and gas. The site does not generate electricity therefore all its electrical energy is sourced from the national grid. Gas is sourced from the approved Glanbia supplier. Table 4.1 provides an account of the sites energy usage for the period of 2010 Energy Stream Electricity Consumed on site Annual Units Period Comments Quantity 6,323,419 kwh 2010 gas 6,262,710 kwh 2010 Other N/A N/A N/A N/A Based on work completed by the site management team Chart 1 indicates the breakdown of the electrical usage on site. Chart 1 Breakdown of electrical energy usage at Drogheda

17 Energy Usage Glanbia Ballytore % of total 12% 5% 10% 15% 10% 30% WWTP Cold store refrigeration Chilled water Separation / Homgenisation Compressed air lights Pumping Machinery Others 2% 6% 10% The chart shows that the site has identified the significant users of electrical energy and has identified opportunities where savings will be made. These opportunities are documented in a Register of Opportunities. The site measures the weekly energy consumption (electricity & gas), detergent usage (lactol) and water consumption. The results are benched marked against comparable international standards within the dairy industry. There are established targets based on historic performances and data sourced from similar sites within the Glanbia family and from other external sources within the international dairy sector. The site has establish energy performance indicators at a top line level and are measure based kwh of electricity / m 3 of packed product and kwh of gas / m 3 of packed product. In 2010 the site packed milk at a rate 44 kwh of electricity per m 3 of product packed and it consumed 43kwh of gas per m3 of product packed Table 2 shows the consumption rates for 2006, 2007, 2008,2009 & It is the intention of the site management team to measure energy consumption rates per particular process. Table 4.2 consumption rates of energy for 2006, 2007,2008,2009 & Energy stream

18 Electricity kwh / m 3 Gas kwh / m A weekly divisional energy report is circulated to the relevant managers with in the consumer foods business unit and the performances of the site are reviewed by the senior operations management team. The energy audit has identified a number of opportunities of possible potential savings in energy consumption. The opportunities are solely confined to high capital expenditure items but also included low and no cost items which will deliver savings in consumption rates of electrical and thermal energy. Table 4.3 Energy Audit recommendations and status of action items from audit Ref Ther mal Ther mal Ther mal Ther mal Ther mal Ther mal & Elec Ther mal & Elec Date Recommen dations Aug Replace steam traps Aug Reduce steam pressure Aug Repair all steam leaks Aug Switch on hood wash as required Aug Install steam meter Aug Design & put in place EN16000 Aug Install Energy Monitoring system Investm ent Cost Pa y bac k Annu al Savin gs KWH low 2yr s low Annu al Savin gs Target Complet ion date Responsib ility fulfilled Maintena nce /08 Maintena nce low N/ A N/A N/A On going low 1 10, Out 0 standing Maintena nce Maintena nce med fulfilled Factory Mgr Med 3 N/A N/A fulfilled Business unit Env mgr High , ,00 0 fulfilled Factory Mgr

19 Ther mal & Elec Review heat process for fortified milk Elec Aug Survey refrigeratio n plant Elec Aug Repair insulation chilled water lines Elec Aug Night saver on PC Elec Aug Air leak survey & repair High N/ A med N/ A N/A N/A fulfilled Factory Mgr & R&D N/A N/A fulfilled Quality & Env Mgr med fulfilled Maintena nce low fulfilled Group IT med fulfilled & repeat Maintena nce Conclusions The summary findings of the audit can be categorised as follows, the level of opportunity for reduction in electrical energy is in the region of 3.5% and the reduction in the consumption is approximately 2.5%. The site management team are exercising tight control on its energy consumption. With the implementation of EN energy saving opportunities will become available. Advisers from Sustainable Energy Ireland have informed Glanbia that these opportunities will create savings in the order of 3 to 5%. 5.0 REPORT ON ASSESSMENT OF THE EFFICIENCY OF USE OF RAW MATERIALS IN PROCESSESS & THE REDUCTION IN WASTE GENERATED The report on the assessment of the efficiency of use of raw materials in processes and the reduction in waste generated has been integrated into the Environmental Management Program for The EMP clearly states the objective and target for each EMP project. 6.0 REPORT ON PROGRESS MADE & PROPOSALS BEING DEVELOPED TO MINIMISE WATER DEMAND & THE VOLUME OF TRADE EFFLUENT DISCHARGE

20 The Report on progress made and proposals being developed to minimise water demand and the volume of trade effluent discharge has been integrated into the Environmental Management Program for The EMP clearly states the objective and target for each EMP project. In 2009 the 56,060 m 3 of water was purchased from the municipal authority (Drogheda Borough council, DBC) and 34, 474 m 3 was extracted from the borehole on site (BH01). The usage profile of the water consumption is some what limited as the licensee is unable to determine the intimate detail of when water is sourced from DBC as Glanbia has no access to the meter or the data it records. Total water consumption is measured and recorded on a weekly basis. Consumption rates are bench marked against international best practice standards, the consumption rate of water compares favourablely with those rates experienced in other countries where there are published consumption rates. The Glanbia facility has a consumption rate of 0.84m 3 of water per 1 m 3 of milk processed and packaged. 7.0 STATEMENT OF MEASURES IN RELATION TO PREVENTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DAMAGE & REMEDIAL ACTIONS (ENVIRONMENTAL LIABILITIES) A full review of the Residuals Management Plan and associated costs was undertaken and submitted to the Agency in Since this was submitted there have been no changes on site that would impact on the Residuals Management Plan. 8.0 Report on Groundwater Monitoring All of the analysis carried out on the ground water at location GW-01 demonstrates that the quality of the ground is not polluted and in conjunction with the array of tests performed on ground for food safety purposes, it is clear the ground water is in compliance with drinking water directive. All areas of the site are covered with concrete or tarmac.

21 Table 8.1 Parameter Analysis Method Results Unit of measure ph Ph electrode / meter 7.6 COD Standard Method 15 Mg/l Nitrate Standard Method ND <0.2 Mg/l Total Ammonia Standard Method 0.05 Mg/l Total Nitrogen Standard Method 2.5 Mg/l Chloride Standard Method 48 Mg/l Total Phosphorous Standard Method 22 Mg/l Faecal Coliforms Standard Method <1 /100mls Total Coliforms Standard Method <1 /100mls Figure 8.1

22 APPENDICES

23 APPENDIX I Environmental Policy Statement Environmental Manual Rev. 3 Date 17/01/2006 Environmental Policy It is Glanbia Consumer Foods objective to conduct its activities in an Environmentally responsible manner as set out in its Environmental Policy as follows: - Commitment: Glanbia is committed to comply with relevant environmental legislation and regulations and any other requirements to which the organisation subscribes. Glanbia will actively promote environmental awareness among our employees through appropriate communication and training programmes and encourages the use of EMS by suppliers and contractors. Glanbia will also address environmental issues in an open manner, and maintain close links with our shareholders, relevant authorities, regulatory agencies and research institutes. We aim to: Take appropriate precautions to minimize significant environmental risks by utilising safe technologies and operating procedures this includes emergency response plans. Minimise the production of all wastes by reducing, disposing of in a safe and responsible manner and recycling at source through the application of robust processes and procedures, continually expanding the practice of recycling such waste. Protect the natural environment by compliance to current regulations and impending EU legislation by minimising all emissions to land, air and water. Use processes, practices, materials and products, which avoid, reduce and control pollution wherever possible. Pursue a policy of continual improvement of environmental performance. To optimise energy efficiency and conservation in all our operations. Signed: Frank Tobin Operations Director

24 APPENDIX II Pollutant Release & Transfer Report 2010

25 APPENDIX II Noise Survey 2010

26 Sheet : Facility ID Activities AER Returns Workbook 17/5/ :20 PRTR# : P0799 Facility Name : Glanbia Foods Society Limited Filename : Copy of Copy of P0799_2010(1).xls Return Year : /07/ :22 REFERENCE YEAR 2010 Guidance to completing the PRTR workbook 1. FACILITY IDENTIFICATION Parent Company Name Glanbia Foods Society Limited Facility Name Glanbia Foods Society Limited PRTR Identification Number P0799 Licence Number P AER Returns Workbook Version Waste or IPPC Classes of Activity No. class_name The treatment and processing of milk, the quantity of milk received being greater than 200 tonnes per day (average value on a yearly basis). Address 1 Dublin Road Address 2 Drogheda Address 3 County Louth Address 4 Country Ireland Coordinates of Location River Basin District IEEA NACE Code 1051 Main Economic Activity Operation of dairies and cheese making AER Returns Contact Name Richie Hogan AER Returns Contact Address RHogan@glanbia.ie AER Returns Contact Position Environmental Manager Glanbia Consumer foods AER Returns Contact Telephone Number AER Returns Contact Mobile Phone Number AER Returns Contact Fax Number Production Volume 0.0 Production Volume Units Number of Installations 0 Number of Operating Hours in Year 0 Number of Employees 0 User Feedback/Comments Web Address 2. PRTR CLASS ACTIVITIES Activity Number 8(c) Activity Name Treatment and processing of milk 3. SOLVENTS REGULATIONS (S.I. No. 543 of 2002) Is it applicable? Have you been granted an exemption? If applicable which activity class applies (as per Schedule 2 of the regulations)? Is the reduction scheme compliance route being used? PRTR# : P0799 Facility Name : Glanbia Foods Society Limited Filename : Copy of P0799_2010(1).xls Return Year : 2010 Page 1 of 1

27 Sheet : Releases to Air AER Returns Workbook 17/5/ : RELEASES TO AIR Link to previous years emissions data PRTR# : P0799 Facility Name : Glanbia Foods Society Limited Filename : Copy of Copy of P0799_2010(1).xls Return Year : /07/ : SECTION A : SECTOR SPECIFIC PRTR POLLUTANTS RELEASES TO AIR Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT METHOD QUANTITY 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 F (Fugitive) KG/Year * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTS RELEASES TO AIR Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT METHOD QUANTITY 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 F (Fugitive) KG/Year * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (As required in your Licence) RELEASES TO AIR Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT METHOD QUANTITY Method Used 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 Additional Data Requested from Landfill operators * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button 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: Landfill: Glanbia Foods Society Limited Please enter summary data on the quantities of methane flared and / or utilised Method Used Designation or Description Facility Total Capacity m3 per hour additional_pollutant_no T (Total) kg/year M/C/E Method Code Total estimated methane generation (as per site model) 0.0 N/A Methane flared (Total Flaring Capacity) Methane utilised in engine/s (Total Utilising Capacity) Net methane emission (as reported in Section A above) 0.0 N/A PRTR# : P0799 Facility Name : Glanbia Foods Society Limited Filename : Copy of P0799_2010(1).xls Return Year : 2010 Page 1 of 1

28 Sheet : Releases to Waters AER Returns Workbook 17/5/ : RELEASES TO WATERS Link to previous years emissions data PRTR# : P0799 Facility Name : Glanbia Foods Society Limited Filename : Copy of Copy of P0799_2010(1).xls Return Year : /07/ : SECTION A : SECTOR SPECIFIC PRTR POLLUTANTS Data on ambient monitoring of storm/surface water or groundwater, conducted as part of your licence requirements, should NOT be submitted under AER / PRTR Reporting as this only concerns Releases from your facility RELEASES TO WATERS Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT QUANTITY 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 F (Fugitive) KG/Year * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTS RELEASES TO WATERS Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT QUANTITY 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 F (Fugitive) KG/Year * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence) RELEASES TO WATERS Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs POLLUTANT QUANTITY Method Used 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 * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button PRTR# : P0799 Facility Name : Glanbia Foods Society Limited Filename : Copy of P0799_2010(1).xls Return Year : 2010 Page 1 of 1

29 Sheet : Releases to Wastewater or Sewer AER Returns Workbook 17/5/ : RELEASES TO WASTEWATER OR SEWER Link to previous years emissions data PRTR# : P0799 Facility Name : Glanbia Foods Society Limited Filename : Copy of Copy of P0799_ 05/07/ : 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 Method Used SE01 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 79 Chlorides (as Cl) C MAB Total Volume dischagred mu Total nitrogen C MAB Total Volume dischagred mu Total phosphorus C MAB Total Volume dischagred mu * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button 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 Method Used SE01 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 303 BOD C MAB Total Volume dischagred mu COD C MAB Total Volume dischagred mu Fats, Oils and Greases C MAB Total Volume dischagred mu Kjeldahl Nitrogen C MAB Total Volume dischagred mu Nitrate (as N) C MAB Total Volume dischagred mu Ortho-phosphate (as PO4) C MAB Total Volume dischagred mu Suspended Solids C MAB Total Volume dischagred mu Sulphate C MAB Total Volume dischagred mu * Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button Link to previous years emissions data Page 1 of 1

30 T/Year Description 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) Sheet : Treatment Transfers of Waste AER Returns Workbook 23/5/ :26 5. ONSITE TREATMENT & OFFSITE TRANSFERS OF WASTE PRTR# : P0799 Facility Name : Glanbia Foods Society Limited Filename : Copy of Copy of P0799_2010(1).xls Return Year : /07/ : Please enter all quantities on this sheet in Tonnes 11 Transfer Destination European Waste Code Hazardous Quantity Quantity (Tonnes per Year) of Waste Method Used Waste Treatment Operation M/C/E Method Used Location of Treatment Name Within the Country No mixed municipal waste D1 C Weighed Offsite in Ireland AES,W Within the Country No paper and cardboard R3 C Weighed Offsite in Ireland AES,W Within the Country No 0.18 plastics R5 C Weighed Offsite in Ireland AES,W Within the Country No 3.26 metals R4 C Weighed Offsite in Ireland AES,W Within the Country No 0.06 wood other than that mentioned in R12 C Weighed Onsite in Ireland AES,W Haz Waste : Name and Licence/Permit No of Next Destination Facility Non Haz Waste: Name and Licence/Permit No of Recover/Disposer Within the Country Yes 1.0 other engine, gear and lubricating oils R9 C Weighed Onsite in Ireland Enva Portlaoise,wo packaging containing residues of or Within the Country Yes contaminated by dangerous substances D1 C Weighed Onsite in Ireland Enva Portlaoise,wo Within the Country No mixed municipal waste D1 C Weighed Offsite in Ireland Veolia,WI Within the Country No plastics R5 C Weighed Offsite in Ireland Veolia,WI Within the Country No 1.4 paper and cardboard packaging R3 C Weighed Offsite in Ireland Veolia,WI Within the Country No 3.72 mixed packaging R3 C Weighed Offsite in Ireland Veolia,WI Within the Country No 6.8 plastic packaging R5 C Weighed Offsite in Ireland Veolia,WI Within the Country No plastics R5 C Weighed Offsite in Ireland Veolia,WI Within the Country No 4.9 paper and cardboard R3 C Weighed Offsite in Ireland Veolia,WI Within the Country No bulky waste D1 C Weighed Offsite in Ireland Veolia,WI * Select a row by double-clicking the Description of Waste then click the delete button Haz Waste : Address of Next Destination Facility Non Haz Waste: Address of Recover/Disposer Clonmagadden,Proudstown Road,Navan,County Meath,Ireland Clonmagadden,Proudstown Road,Navan,County Meath,Ireland Clonmagadden,Proudstown Road,Navan,County Meath,Ireland Clonmagadden,Proudstown Road,Navan,County Meath,Ireland Clonmagadden,Proudstown Road,Navan,County Meath,Ireland Clonminam Industrial Estate,.,Portlaoise,County Laois,Ireland Clonminam Industrial Estate,.,Portlaoise,County Laois,Ireland Ballymount,Tallaght,Dublin,24,Ireland Ballymount,Tallaght,Dublin,24,Ireland Ballymount,Tallaght,Dublin,24,Ireland Ballymount,Tallaght,Dublin,24,Ireland Ballymount,Tallaght,Dublin,24,Ireland Ballymount,Tallaght,Dublin,24,Ireland Ballymount,Tallaght,Dublin,24,Ireland Ballymount,Tallaght,Dublin,24,Ireland Name and License / Permit No. and Address of Final Recoverer / Disposer (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY) Enva Portlaoise,WO 184-1,Clonminam Industrial Estate,Portlaoise,County Laois,.,Ireland RD Actual Address of Final Destination i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY) Clonminam Industrial Estate,Portlaoise,County Laois,.,Ireland Recycling,512727/1kd,.,.,.,.,B elgium.,.,.,.,belgium Link to previous years waste data Link to previous years waste summary data & percentage change PRTR# : P0799 Facility Name : Glanbia Foods Society Limited Filename : Copy of Copy of P0799_2010(1).xls Return Year : 2010 Page 1 of 1

31 t m s environment ltd Specialists in laboratory analysis, monitoring and environmental consultancy TMS Environment Ltd 53 Broomhill Drive Tallaght Dublin 24 Phone: Fax: NOISE MONITORING SURVEY AT GLANBIA FOODS, DROGHEDA Report Ref Issued: 3 rd September 2010 Prepared by: Jonathan Daly Senior Environmental Scientist Approved by: Date: 3 rd September 2010 Dr. Imelda Shanahan Technical Manager

32 CONTENTS PAGE 1.0 SCOPE SITE LOCATION AND MONITORING LOCATIONS SURVEY PROTOCOL Monitoring Locations Instrumentation and methodology Glossary of terms used Survey implementation SURVEY RESULTS EVALUATION OF RESULTS 6 Appendix I Appendix II Appendix III Map illustrating noise monitoring locations 1 / 3 Octave Frequency Spectra Calibration Certificates Environmental noise survey: Glanbia, Drogheda TMS Environment Ltd Job Ref Page 2 of 9

33 1.0 Scope Glanbia Foods Society Ltd commissioned TMS Environment Ltd. to carry out a noise survey at specified locations near the site. This report presents the results of this environmental noise survey carried out on the 8 th and 9 th July Site location and monitoring locations The site is located on the Dublin Road, Drogheda. The facility is located in an area bounded by residential areas on two sides and fronts onto the Dublin Road. A significant housing development, Wheaton Hall, is located around the northern boundary of the site. The surveys were completed day and night time on 8 th and 9 th July Noise measurements were completed at 5 boundary locations (N-02,N-04, N-05, N-08, N- 09). These locations are shown on a map presented in Appendix I. A description of the monitoring location is resented in Table 1 below. Table 1 Monitoring locations for noise survey at Glanbia Drogheda Monitoring Location Description N-02 On the boundary of the site with neighbouring apartment blocks N-04 On the boundary of the site with neighbouring apartment blocks N-05 On the boundary of the site adjacent to the Gateway to Enniscrone N-08 On the boundary of the site with neighbouring apartment blocks N-09 On the boundary of the site with neighbouring apartment blocks 3.0 Survey Protocol 3.1 Monitoring Locations The monitoring locations were selected by the client based on previous noise monitoring locations, for the purpose of ready comparison. Monitoring was carried out in accordance with ISO 1996 Acoustics - Description and Measurement of Environmental Noise guidelines 3.2 Instrumentation and methodology Noise measurements were made according to the requirements of ISO 1996: Acoustics - Description and Measurement of Environmental Noise and in addition, with reference to the 2006 EPA publication, Environmental Noise Survey, Guidance Document. The measurements were made using a Cirrus integrating sound level meter fitted with 1:1 and 1:3 Octave Band Filter. The instrument was calibrated in situ at 94 db prior to and after use. The sound level meter was orientated towards the noise source and mounted on a tripod at 1.5m above ground level. This instrument is a Type 1 instrument in accordance with IEC 651 regulations. The Time Weighting used was Fast and Environmental noise survey: Glanbia, Drogheda TMS Environment Ltd Job Ref Page 3 of 9

34 the Frequency Weighting was A-weighted as per IEC Glossary of terms used L Aeq : The equivalent steady sound level in db containing the same acoustic energy as the actual fluctuating sound level over a given period. L A90 : the sound pressure level in db(a) which is exceeded for 90% of the time. L A10 : the sound pressure level in db(a) which is exceeded for 10% of the time. L ArT : the sound pressure level in db(a) with penalty adjustments added following the detection of tonal and/or impulsive noise. 1 / 3 Octave Band Analysis: Frequency analysis of sound such that the frequency spectrum is subdivided into bands of one-third of an octave each. An octave is taken to be a frequency interval, the upper limit of which is twice the lower limit. (The unit of frequency is the Hertz, Hz). 3.4 Survey implementation TMS Environment Ltd. personnel conducted the daytime survey on the 8 th of July between 14:25 21:30. The night-time survey was carried out between 22:00 01:00 hours. The measurement parameters included meteorological observations of prevailing conditions at the time of the survey. The main measurement parameter was the equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure level, L Aeq, T. In accordance with the requirements set out in the EPA Environmental Noise Survey Guidance document day time noise monitoring was carried out between the hours of 08:00 22:00. The night time noise survey was carried out between the stipulated times of 22:00 08:00. Monitoring periods for the night time noise survey were 15 minute intervals while monitoring was carried out for a period of ½ hour at each location for the daytime noise monitoring survey. A 1 / 3 Octave Frequency assessment was carried out as required during both surveys. 4.0 Weather conditions The weather conditions at the time of the survey were overcast with occasional light drizzle, with some light breezes on 8 th July. No significant wind was recorded during the monitoring events. Weather conditions were consistent throughout the survey. 5.0 Survey results The environmental noise monitoring results are presented in Tables 2 and 3. Environmental noise survey: Glanbia, Drogheda TMS Environment Ltd Job Ref Page 4 of 9

35 Table 2 Results of day time Environmental Noise Survey: 8 th July 2010 Monitoring Location Time L Aeq db(a) L A90 db(a) L A10 db(a) L AMax db(a) L ArT db(a) 15:31 14: N - 02 Truck engines idling. Chillers humming in the trucks. Truck movements in the yard. N :03 16: Vehicles entering/ leaving site at security. Pipe welding in nearby container, pipes being moved about occasionally. Operations in chlorination building discernible. Pipe welding in nearby container. Pipes being moved occasionally on site 14:25-14: N - 05 N - 08 N - 09 Noise location located at secondary entrance gate, adjacent Black Bull Pub car park. Passing road traffic being the main source of noise at this location. Background noise from plant building audible at this location. Unsecured door on roof enclosure creaking in the breeze. Intermittent operation of a forklift in the vicinity. 16:36 17: Adjacent road traffic noise. Trucks entering the site. Breeze hissing through overhead trees. Birdsong. 14:58 15: Refrigeration units humming. Internal traffic, trucks engines idling reverse warning signals, trucks turning in loading bay and being loaded. NOTE 1. L ArT is the sound pressure level in db(a) with 5 db(a) penalty adjustments added due to the detection of tonal and/or impulsive noise at this location. Environmental noise survey: Glanbia, Drogheda TMS Environment Ltd Job Ref Page 5 of 9

36 Table 3 Results of night time Environmental Noise Survey: 8 th July 2010 Monitoring Location Time L Aeq db(a) L A90 db(a) L A10 db(a) L AMax db(a) L ArT db(a) 23:14-23: N - 02 N - 04 Main noise source being attributable to chillers of trucks and trailers running. Nothing else audible above this noise 22:00-22: Chlorination building. Background noise of road traffic audible at this location. Noise from a truck moving is also audible at this location. 00:27-00: N - 05 N - 08 N -09 Chillers on the roof are audible when there is no traffic. Traffic on wet road audible at this location together with a truck entering the site adjacent. 22:33-23: Road traffic on wet road. Plant audible as faint background noise. 23:51-00: Chillers running on trailers could be identified as the only source of noise NOTE LArT is the sound pressure level in db(a) with 5dB(A) penalty adjustments added due to the detection of tonal and/or impulsive noise at this location. Environmental noise survey: Glanbia, Drogheda TMS Environment Ltd Job Ref Page 6 of 9

37 6.0 Evaluation of Results 6.1 Day time Results Measurements were completed at 5 boundary locations on the site. Only 2 of the 5 boundary locations had an added penalty of 5dB(A) because of tonal / impulsive characteristics. The results show that noise levels at the site boundary exceed the daytime licence limit value of 55dB(A). Noise observations during the measurements show that the main component of noise could be related to chillers on site and this issue should be addressed. At some locations traffic related noise could be identified as the main component of noise. The dominant noise sources have been listed in Table 2 alongside the measurement data. 6.2 Night time Results As for the day time survey, measurements were completed at 5 boundary locations on site. 3 of the 5 boundary locations had an added penalty of 5dB(A) because of tonal / impulsive characteristics. All the boundary locations exceed the night time limit value of 45dB(A). At the boundary location noise from the chillers was noted to be the main component to noise levels while at the off site locations traffic was noted to be the main component with minor contributions from the site. Environmental noise survey: Glanbia, Drogheda TMS Environment Ltd Job Ref Page 7 of 9

38 APPENDIX I MONITORING LOCATIONS

39 Figure 1 Map showing boundary locations N-04 N-02 N-08 N-09 N-05

40 APPENDIX II 1/3 OCTAVE FREQUENCY SPECTRA

41 80 70 Noise Location N 02 Day Time db(a) k 1.6k 2.5k 4k 6.3k Frequency (Hz) Noise Location N 04 Day Time db(a) k 1.6k 2.5k 4k 6.3k Frequency (Hz)

42 80 70 Noise Location N 08 Day Time db(a) k 1.6k 2.5k 4k 6.3k Frequency (Hz) Noise Location N 09 Day Time db(a) k 1.6k 2.5k 4k 6.3k Frequency (Hz)

43 80 70 Noise Location N 02 Night Time db(a) k 1.6k 2.5k 4k 6.3k Frequency (Hz) Noise Location N 04 Night Time db(a) k 1.6k 2.5k 4k 6.3k Frequency (Hz)

44 70 60 Noise Location N 08 Night Time db(a) k 1.6k 2.5k 4k 6.3k Frequency (Hz) Noise Location N 09 Night Time db(a) k 1.6k 2.5k 4k 6.3k Frequency (Hz)

45 APPENDIX III CALIBRATION CERTIFICATES

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