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Preliminary EIA: Scheduled Wastes Storage Facilities xiv Executive Summary / Ringkasan Eksekutif EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Introduction A study on preliminary Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) was carried out for a proposed of Scheduled Wastes Storage Facilities, at Lot 1707, Jalan Sungai Burung, Mukim Jeram Batu, Pontian, Johor covering a total land area of 1.9424 ha. The proposed site is located within scattered medium industrial area. The proposed site lies at latitude 1°29'52.89" N and longitude 103°30'25.66" E. The site situated about 1.5 km from Pekan Nanas town and 30 km from the Johor Bahru City. Statement of Need Due to the rapid growth of the industrial sector, more and more hazardous industrial wastes are being generated. Recovery of useful materials from hazardous waste is one of the key strategies in the national environmental goals, economic interests of industries and policies governing public health and safety issues. For the industrial sector, the benefits include reduced costs, liabilities, and regulatory compliances associated with hazardous waste management. For the general public, waste minimisation represents an opportunity for improved environment. Awareness of the damages to the environment caused by the industrial wastes has been on the rise. Therefore the proposed scheduled wastes storage facilities are to cater for the industrial need of this rapid growing area. Also, prompt service can be provided and hence the waste generators can minimize the inventory of hazardous wastes in their own premises, which results in higher productivity and lower production cost. This could be a good incentive for factories in southern region leading to saving in cost and a net reduction in wastes meant for ultimate disposal. The high intrinsic value of scheduled wastes has always been the main impetus for recovery, independent of any legislative. But in addition to this obvious economic dimension, growing environmental concerns and heightened social responsibility Eng Song Metal Trading Sdn Bhd has operated since 1994 for domestic solid waste and non-scheduled industrial solid waste collection. This scheduled wastes storage facilities project will facilitate waste management by the recyclers and end-users due to scaling down of their generator status, and thereby the extent of waste transportation and storage, recordkeeping, reporting, inspections, emergency prevention and preparedness, and emergency response requirements. Scheduled waste could be transported to the single storage area prior send to appropriate DOE licenced scheduled waste recovery plant. Project Initiator/EIA Consultant The project initiator for the proposed project is Eng Song Metal Trading Sdn Bhd. With the resources available combined with sound environmental planning, it is envisaged that project proponent is capable of implementing the proposed development to cater the needs of the domestic and other sectors in the world. Project initiator: Mr SYL Tay Eng Song Metal Trading Sdn Bhd No. 35 Jalan Perdagangan 16 Taman Universiti 81000 SKUDAI Tel: 07-6993314; Fax: 07-6992504 EIA Consultant: Johan Sohaili Department of Environmental Engineering Universiti Teknologi Malaysia 81310 UTM SKUDAI Tel: 019-7347878; Fax: 07-5566157 Prepared for Eng Song Metal Trading Sdn Bhd by Department of Environmental Engineering UTM Preliminary EIA: Scheduled Wastes Storage Facilities xv Executive Summary / Ringkasan Eksekutif Objectives and Scope of EIA The purpose of the EIA report is to present findings of an EIA study. The principal objectives and scope of the study are to: o Identify and quantify, wherever possible, the various environmental impacts, which may arise from the development and operation of the proposed project. Baseline data on the physical, biological, chemical and anthropogenic aspects of the local and regional environments of the proposed Site were collected. They will be studied and the likely impacts on the environment will be given due consideration. o Present the need and justification for the proposed development. Prediction of potential impact on the environment that may result will be evaluated. At the same time to propose appropriate mitigation measures to reduce, control and prevent, if possible, the short-term effects and long- term impacts brought about by the proposed Project. o Identify any specific impact(s), which may require an in-depth study to properly ascertain the full extent of the impact(s) on the environment, and following this, to propose suitable mitigation measures to be incorporated in the project development. o Address any requirements for environmental monitoring during the project operation. o Advice the Project Proponent on further environmentally related measures, which may need to be included in the project preparation and execution. o Assess the likely perception of the local communities on the proposed project. In pursuance to the above, the following are to be taken into consideration: o Enhancement of the existing environment. o Value-added utilization of the land area o Provision of more job opportunities to the local population and economically enhance the targeted areas. o Ensuring an environmentally sound and sustainable development. o Promoting the safety of the area Site Selection and Location The selection of the area in Lot 1707, Jalan Sungai Burung, Mukim Jeram Batu, Pontian, Johor was based on the criteria on the aspects of engineering, environmental and economic aspects and guided by the selection methodology of the Department of Environment (DOE) Guidelines. The criteria were dictated by the site’s landuse as the existing Eng Song Metal Trading Sdn Bhd, proximity to watersheds, relative ease of access, and compatibility in land use, relatively far from settlement area, and absence of unique habitats. From observation, field visiting and in accordance with the latest land use map available, the proposed site is currently a factory built for domestic solid waste and non-scheduled industrial solid waste collection. plant. The site is located within scattered medium industrial area. The project site is accessible via paved road of Jalan Sungai Burung – Pekan Nanas connecting Pekan Nanas to Johor Bahru on the east and Pontian on the west. The western, eastern and southern side of the proposed project are surrounded by vacant land designated for medium industries. Project location is shown in Figure 1, while the landused surrounding is shown in Figure 2. Prepared for Eng Song Metal Trading Sdn Bhd by Department of Environmental Engineering UTM Preliminary EIA: Scheduled Wastes Storage Facilities xvi Executive Summary / Ringkasan Eksekutif Project Description The proposed project involves the development of existing Eng Song Metal Trading Sdn Bhd domestic solid waste and non-scheduled industrial solid waste collection plant on Lot 1707, Jalan Sungai Burung, Mukim Jeram Batu, Pontian, Johor covering an area of 1.9424 ha. The proposed project is to collect, sorting and store scheduled wastes (SW422 and SW104) as listed under Environmental Quality (Scheduled Wastes) Regulations 2005. The process involve for the project except briquetting of contaminated scrap metals for storage and sorting of other type of scheduled wastes before packaging and sell. Layout plan of the factory is shown in Figure 3. Existing Environment The brief descriptions of the existing environment of the proposed site are given below: Topography Located on a flat area Geology Unconsolidated to semi-consolidated gravel, sand, clay and mud Hydrology Located within the Sungai Jeram Batu and Sungai Pulai river basins. Land use The existing landuse is an existing Eng Song Metal Trading Sdn Bhd domestic solid waste and non-scheduled industrial solid waste collection plant. The site is surrounded by scattered medium industries located about 1.5 km from Pekan Nanas town. Climate It has equatorial climate of rain and sun throughout the year, It is predominant by the Northeast monsoon wind (November – March) and Southwest monsoon wind (May – September). Water quality The water quality could be classified as Class III-IV. Organic loading is described by the value of BOD measured, where BOD at the proposed site is within the range of 10.01-18.97 mg/L for the drainage and Sungai Jeram Batu, while COD in the range of 41-144 mg/L. The value of TSS is within the range of 24-624 mg/L. -3 Air quality In general air quality is good. Total suspended particulate: 12-24 μgm ; CO : 1.2- -3 2.2 ppm; NO2 : 0.004 ppm; SO2 : <0.01 ppm; PM10: 8-14μgm Noise level The average noise level in the day is 42.1-57.3 dB(A). The main source of noise is from the construction work opposite of the project site and the traffic along Jalan Sungai Burung – Pekan Nanas. Traffic The traffic to the site would be using Jalan Pontian – Johor Bahru followed with jalan Sungai Burung – Pekan Nanas. Ecology The ecology of the area is unimportant Socio- This project gave a positive effect in terms of jobs, business and the sustainability economy of toxic waste management in Malaysia Environmental Legislations and Regulations The Environmental Quality Act (EQA), 1974 (Act 127) was set as the governing environmental legislation in Malaysia to administer, enforce the Environmental Quality Act as well as to prevent and mitigate environmental consequences. The environmental regulations issued under the EQA, 1974 which have direct relevance to the toxic waste related industrial project are shown below. o Environmental Quality (Clean Air) Regulations 1978 o Environmental Quality (Sewage) Regulations