ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2009

COLLEGE PROTEINS, NOBBER, CO. MEATH. IPPC LICENCE REG NO P0037-03

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page Number

Opening Comments 3 1. Introduction 4 1.1 Licence Register Number 4 1.2 Site Name and Location 4 1.3 Irish Grid Reference 4 1.4 Site Description 5 1.5 The Process 6 1.6 Environmental Policy 7

2.0 Company Organisational chart 9 2.1 Summary of Management Structure 10

3. Summary of Information 11 3.1 Final Treated Effluent 11, 12, 13 3.2 Air 14, 15 3.3 Waste 16 3.4 Tallow/Electricity/Water Consumption 17, 18 3.5 Boiler Combustion Efficiency Results 19 3.6 Ground Water Monitoring 20

4.0 Environmental Incidence and Complaints 21 4.1 Environmental Incidence 20 4.2 Environmental Complaints 20

5.0 Environmental management programme 21 5.1 Ongoing Objectives and Targets at C.P. 22 – 29 5.2 Objectives and Targets for 2009 30, 31 5.3 Objectives and Targets for 2010 32, 33

6.0 Licence Specific Reports 34 Appendix 1: Bund integrity assessment. Appendix 2: Energy efficiency audit. Appendix 3: Integrity reports for areas used to store animal by- Products. Appendix 4: Noise survey.

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OPENING COMMENTS College Proteins is a leading bio-waste management company. Its County Meath plant which is amongst the most technically advanced in Europe providing collection and disposal services to a diverse range of industries throughout the Island of Ireland. The company works closely with the Food Service Sector offering a one stop waste management arrangement. This combines secure waste collection using College Proteins specialist vehicles, with safe disposal at the company’s processing plant.

Protection of the environment is a fundamental and key objective for College Proteins. Its ongoing policy seeks to improve and modernise the operating methods and procedures in use at its Bio waste management facility. To both implement and support this policy the company continues to recruit professionally qualified mechanical, electrical and environmental engineers.

The waste processed by College Proteins generates two by products, Meat/bonemeal (MBM) and Tallow. Both are used as fuels and are carbon neutral. Currently the MBM is shipped to Europe for energy recovery. We use the tallow ‘on site’ to power the companies own operations and this significantly reduces its reliance on fossil derived fuels (i.e. heavy fuel oil).

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1.0 Introduction

This is the annual environmental report (AER) for the year ending October 2009 in respect of IPPC Licence P0037-03.

This report summarises the company’s environmental performance for the last 12 months. Since the report frequently refers to conditions and schedules contained in our IPPC licence it is recommended that the reader have a copy to hand.

1.1 Licence Register Number P0037-03

1.2 Site Name and Location College Proteins, College Road, Nobber, Co. Meath

1.3 Irish Grid Reference

E28909 N28198

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1.4 Site Description

Local Environmental Conditions

College Proteins site is located in the town land of Nobber, Co. Meath. It is 2.2km north of Nobber, a town on the R162 in County Meath. Kingscourt (Co. Cavan) is a much larger settlement lying 6.7km northwest of the site while Drumconrath lies 6.0km to the east on the R165. The river Dee lies 1.7-2.5km to the south and east.

The surrounding landscape is rural, consisting of grazing and arable lands, frequent mature hedgerows, and scattered small farms and residential dwellings. The overall relief of the surrounding area is dominated by drumlins. These drumlins reach elevations of 100m O.D and are generally small, approximately 200 meters across with a moderate gradient to the south east.

The site includes a raw material building, production building, storage silos, Biobeds, an office/reception building, a garage, a fully equipped laboratory, maintenance workshops and an effluent treatment plant.

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1.5 The Process

The activity operates under EC 1774/2002, which licences the rendering of animal by products and the safe disposal of food waste. It is an EPA licensed facility committed to constantly refining the rendering process to incorporate the best available techniques (BAT) in to the industry. The process within the plant is as follows: The Production Process

RAW MATERIAL

INTAKE

CRUSHING

COOKING

P RESSING

MEAT & BONE MEAL TALLOW STERILISING

DECANTING MILLING

FILTERING STORAGE

STERILISING DISPATCH

STORAGE GREEN FUEL

DISPATCH

GREEN FUEL

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All influent water created by the process and some of the surface water from yards surrounding the Process Buildings is treated in the waste water treatment plant.

Final Products

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1.5 Environmental Policy

College Proteins Environmental Policy

We will: CP is committed to a clean, healthy environment. Comply fully with the letter and spirit of environmental laws and regulations, and strive to We will provide all personnel secure fundamental reforms that will improve their environmental effectiveness and reduce the cost of with a safe, reliable and compliance. responsive work environment Consider environmental factors and the full that is environmentally acquisition, use and disposal costs when making planning, purchasing and operating decisions. sensitive. We believe that Work continuously to improve the effectiveness of sound environmental policy our environmental management. contributes to our competitive Provide appropriate environmental training and strength and benefits our educate employees to be environmentally responsible customer, shareholders, and on the job. employees by contributing to Monitor our environmental performance regularly through rigorous evaluations. the overall well being and economic health of the Seek to prevent pollution before it is produced, reduce the amount of waste at our facilities, and community we serve. support pollution prevention by our suppliers.

Manage land, water and wildlife resources in an environmentally sensitive manner.

Use energy efficiently throughout our operations, and support the efficient use of gas and electricity by our suppliers.

Re-use and recycle whenever possible.

Use environmentally preferred materials.

Work co-operatively with others to further common environmental objectives. January 2010 Communicate and reinforce this policy throughout

the company C.E.O.

(Copies of this Policy are available on request)

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Chief Executive Officer John Gilroy

Production Manager Joseph Cushnahan

Production Unit Maintenance Unit Supervisor Superviser P Wooley J. Malone

Environmental Officer Peter Olwell

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2.0 Summary Information of the Management Structure Chief Executive Officer Mr John Gilroy The C.E.O. is responsible for the overall management of the facility, including all environmental activities, business activities and approval of the company’s environmental policy statement. The C.E.O. along with the plant manager is responsible for developing the company’s environmental objectives and targets. Production Manager Mr Joe Cushnahan The Plant Manager is responsible for the management of on-site operations including abatement systems. He is also responsible for developing the company’s environmental targets and objectives. Production Unit Supervisor Pat Wooley Pat ensures that production methods followed apply standards to meet Department of Agriculture and Environmental Agency regulations and quality standards. Environmental Officer Peter Olwell Is responsible for carrying out on site environmental analysis and measurement of emissions from the activity. He also maintains contact with the EPA regarding to the requirements of College Proteins IPPC licence. All Employees Responsibilities To ensure that all activities, which could have a significant environmental impact, are carried out in accordance with documented procedures. To participate in team working with the objective of eliminating the company’s impact on the environment.

Our Engineering, Electrical and Maintenance units: ensure that all equipment is working in an efficient, noise free manner. They ensure that all equipment and practices are the best available techniques for the Industry.

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3.1 Final Treated Effluent

All effluent from the College Proteins plant is treated in the Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) prior to being discharged through a sandfilter to the final discharge holding tank. The main sources of effluent include; . Domestic Sewage . Waste Water generated from the biofilters . Sterilised lorry and yard wash down . Boiler blow down . Surface run off from the site . Some condensed vapours from the cooking process FTE production is approximately 80 - 85m3 per day. In accordance with Schedule 2 (ii) of the IPC Licence, College Proteins must submit to the EPA on a regular basis a report on the daily production and quality of FTE as outlined below. Analysis Parameter Monitoring Frequency Method/Technique Flow (final effluent) Continuous On-line flow meter with recorder Temperature Weekly Temperature Probe pH Continuous pH electrode/meter and recorder Biochemical Oxygen Demand Weekly Standard Method Suspended Solids Weekly Gravimetric Total Nitrogen (as N) Weekly Standard Method Total oxidised nitrogen (as N) Weekly Standard Method Total Ammonia (as N) Weekly Standard Method Total phosphorous (as P) Weekly Standard Method Oils, fats & greases Monthly Standard Method

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The mass emissions generated for the reporting period are summarised in Table 1 below. All values are corrected to one place of decimal. Table 1: Results of analysis of final treated effluent

Parameter 2008 2009 Oils fats and Grease (Kg) 95.9 109.8 B.O.D (Kg) 246.1 186.6 Suspended Solids (Kg) 222.5 183.5 Total Ammonia (as N) (Kg) 63.2 99.6 Total Phosphorus (as P) (Kg) 18.3 17.3 Total Nitrogen (as N) (Kg) 510.2 438.2 Total Oxidised Nitrogen (Kg) 129.3 91.7 Flow m3 29262.0 26,235

As can be seen from table 1 the mass emissions from the discharge of effluent for the last three years are below the permitted emission limit value. The percentage by which this was reduced under this ELV (emission limit values) for the reporting year can be seen in table 2.

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Table 2: Percentage by which mass emissions were below the emission limit value as permitted by IPPC Licence P0037-03

% Below Permitted Parameter ELV (2009

Oils fats and Grease (Kg) 70% B.O.D (Kg) 49%

Suspended Solids (Kg) 50% Total Ammonia (as N) (Kg) 89%

Total Phosphorus (as P) (Kg) 52%

Total Nitrogen (as N) (Kg) 76% Total Oxidised Nitrogen (Kg) 83% Flow m3 28%

Number of non compliances for reporting period We had 1 non compliance in relation to our Final Treated effluent during the AER Year. A split sample taken the 11/11/2008 showed the BOD and Total Phosphorus to be slightly over our limits. As can be seen from table 2 our total emissions for Phosphorus for 2009 was approximately half of our ELV of 36.4 kgs. Our total emissions for B.O.D. were 49% of our ELV.

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3.2 Emissions to Air

College Proteins emissions to air are mainly process emissions. That is, emissions from the TEAP units, the dual burner boilers and the biofilters. These emissions are discharged through the emission points listed in Schedule 1(i-iii) of our IPPC Licence. Schedule 1 (i) includes the following; Emission Point Reference No. A1-E2 (Raw Material Biofilter) Emission Point Reference No. A2-E4 (Biofilter 1) Emission Point Reference No. A3-E5 (Biofilter 2) Emission Point Reference No. A4-E6 (Balance Tank Biofilter) Observations of the pressure drop across the filter, fan operation, sprinkler operation and an olfactory assessment of the biofilter systems are carried out on a daily basis. The emission limit values have not been exceeded for the reporting period.

Table 5 applies to each of the individual BBK biofilters. Biofilters Detected Emission Limit Parameter Emissions Value Ammonia N/D 50 ppm Amines N/D 5 ppm Hydrogen Sulphide N/D 5 ppm Mercaptans N/D 5 ppm Table 5: Licensed parameters and detected emissions values from BBK Biofilters As can be seen the biofilters have been 100% compliant in this reporting period.

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Results for our Thermal Oxidiser testing can be seen in Table 6.

Thermal Oxidisers are the primary odour control system they are the best available odour abatement equipment for the Industry. To ensure their continuous operation the highest maintenance standards are applied including biannual inspection by the original manufacturer and an annual inspection by refractory specialists and insurance representatives. Average result of all testing carried out for reporting Parameter period

Total Organic Carbon 24.4 Ammonia .212

NOx 88.7

SOx .4 Particulates 12.6 Table 6: Detected emission values from TEAP units as reported Table 7 shows a mass calculation based on flows for the TEAP units for the reporting period. Mass Emissions Parameter (Kg) 2009

Total Organic Carbon 30744 Ammonia 260.8

NOx 111699

SOx 504 Particulates 15824.34

Table 7: Mass emissions from the TEAP units for reporting period

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3.3 Waste Management

European Name of Waste Waste Disposal/ Location of Disposal Catalogue Hazardous Description Quantity Recovery Disposal/ Recovery Code (Yes/No) of Waste (t/year) Code Recovery Contractor Nicro Metals Ltd, Villa Maria, Balrath Rd., Kells, Co. 17 04 05 No Steel 4.960 R4 Meath Nicro Metals Ltd Jim Shortt, 42 Jim Shortt, 42 Annvale Road, Annvale Road, Keady, Co. Keady, Co. Armagh. BT60 Armagh. BT60 17 04 05 No Steel 52.980 R4 2SA 2SA Central Skip Hire, Monalia, Donnaghmoyne, Municipal Monaghan Co. Carraickmacross, 20 01 99 No Waste 34.900 D1 Co. landfill Co. Monaghan Enva Ireland Smithstown Enva Ireland Industrial Smithstown Estate Industrial Estate D9 Shannon Shannon Co Clare Co Clare 16 05 06 Yes Used Vials 100kgs Enva Ireland Enva Ireland Portlaoise Co. Portlaoise Co. laois laois 13 02 08 Yes Waste Oil 1000 R9 With the implementation of the Renewable Energy Directive in 2009, Animal By- Products have been reclassified and are no longer considered to be a waste stream.

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3.4 Tallow/Electricity/Water Consumption

Tallow Consumption Tallow Fuel Oil is used for steam generation, and electricity for motive power. Tallow is burned in both boilers and TEAP units.

Year Tallow Used (litres) 2008 12350000 2009 10393000

Table 9: Quantities of tallow used on site College Proteins have stopped using heavy fuel oil as a fuel source since 2001. We use tallow fuel oil which is a carbon neutral indigenous fuel. Tallow significantly decreases both our carbon and sulphur emissions to the atmosphere. By using renewable indigenous carbon neutral fuel types we have cut our carbon emissions by 100% and have dramatically reduced our Sox emissions.

Electricity Usage

Table 13: Energy usage since 2006

Year ESB kWH 2008 6946600 2009 6568200 Electricity consumption for the reporting period was 6568200kWh.

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3.2 Fresh Water Usage

Fresh water Year usage 2008 22,350 2009 23,762

Fig 1: Annual fresh water consumption

To improve fresh water management on site we have diverted backwash water from our water treatment system to our wash tanks this ensures that there is No waste of fresh water.

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3.1 Boiler Combustion Efficiency Results The main steam source is from the waste heat boilers attached to the TEAP units however, there are two shell and tube boilers on standby in order to make up any shortfall in steam if required. The boilers operate on a duty and stand by arrangement. College Proteins have a service contract with Saacke for 2 service visits per boiler per annum. These visits include ensuring that the boilers are running at maximum efficiency. The results for the reporting year are presented in tables 11 and 12. Table 11: Boiler 1 combustion efficiency results Fuel in use: Tallow 03.06.09/14.09.09 Boiler 1 Low Fire Medium Fire High Fire

O2 8.2/7.0 5.7/5.8 4.2/3.0

CO2 9.5/10.5 11.4/11.4 12.6/13.5

NOx 176/180 180/183 188/204 NFGT 219/193 259/220 311/324 Efficiency % 82.8/85.2 83/84.5 81.7/81.5 CO 0/0 0/0 2/0

Table 12: Boiler 2 combustion efficiency results Fuel in use: Tallow 03.06.09/14.09.09 Boiler 2 Low Fire Medium Fire High Fire

O2 6.3/8.0 5.5/6.7 5/4.1

CO2 11/9.9 11.6/11.1 12/2.0

NOx 160/200 244/208 258/209 Efficiency 87.1/87.7 85.2/86.6 84.0/84.1 NFGT 180/143 227/177 257/250 CO 6/1 1/2 2/2

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3.3.4 Ground Water Monitoring Introduction: Protection of groundwater at College Proteins is of the utmost importance. Operation at the site could not continue without this valuable resource. Our groundwater is of excellent quality. Parameter Results Units

Ammonia 0.03 mg/l as NH3-N Conductivity 822 Μs/cm@25oC

Nitrate n/d mg/l as NO3-N

TOC 1.79 mg/l Nitrogen Total 1.68 mg/l as N pH 7.7 pH units Table 15: GW1 Ground Water Monitoring

4.0 Environmental Incidence and Complaints

4.1 Environmental Incidence Air Emissions: We were notified by the Agency of High readings of TOC in our Oxidiser emissions. Corrective Action: We have carried out 6 tests for TOC on our Oxidisers since we were notified of having a high reading for TOC all results show that our TOC emissions are well below our ELV.

4.1 Environmental Complaints College Proteins received a total of 96 complaints during the reporting period. We take every complaint very seriously and each complaint is investigated thoroughly, for the vast majority of the above complaints we found No cause for complaint all our abatement equipment has functioned well for the reporting period. We will continue to make every effort to ensure that we do everything to the letter of the law and remain compliant with our IPPC License. Our aim at College Proteins is for zero Non Compliances and zero Complaints.

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5.0 Environmental Management Programme

College Proteins have been developing its Environmental Management System (EMS) We have applied for ISO 14001 accreditation and expect to receive accreditation by October of this year at the latest. In addition to this the HACCP system has been implemented to ensure controls are in place at all levels of operation. The Environmental Management System and HACCP controls are designed to foster improved environmental performance.

An important aspect of College Proteins EMS is to ensure that its environmental programmes are consistent with its environmental policy, (Section 1.5 of AER).

Environmental Management Programme Report

As per condition 2 of our IPPC License, College Proteins is required to prepare a report on our environmental management programme, including the success in meeting agreed targets, and to submit to the Agency as part of our AER. This report is presented below.

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5.1 Ongoing Objectives and Targets at College Proteins:

(1) Environmental Management System Target College Proteins is committed to continued implementation of a full environmental management system. Method

In order to implement an effective environmental management system, staff are continually trained and support from external experts is sought to supervise and drive projects where the expertise is not to be found on site.

Specific Targets

To continue to identify extraordinary environmental awareness training where relevant. A relevant issue can include:  Implementation of a new piece of environmental legislation with important impact on the company’s operations  Revision of the IPPC licence and change in its attached conditions  Major incidents experienced on site  Exceedence of IPPC licence requirements  Major or frequent irregularities in following established standard operating procedures  Significant decrease in environmental performance

Achievement

The staff attends workshops to ensure awareness of areas with potential environmental impacts. We have had a GAP analysis carried out for ISO 14001 accreditation, and we are currently dealing with the issues raised. Improved control over emissions as well as a better resource management has been achieved, thus preventing incidents and minimizing resource consumption.

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(2) Support the use of renewable energy sources

Target

Feasibility study of the use of a wind turbine to generate energy for the site.

Reasons for Objective

Utilisation of renewable energy resources would help:

 reduce CO2 emissions in line with EU legislation  secure and stable energy supply for the long term  reduced reliance on expensive fuel imports

Achievements

11 months of data from a wind mast is currently being analysed to indicate the feasibility of using a wind turbine to generate energy for the site. Initial studies indicate that this will feasible.

(3)Construction of Combined Heat and Power Plant

Target College Proteins (CP) proposes to build and operate a Biomass Combined Heat and Power (CHP) generation plant to be fuelled by Meat and Bone Meal (MBM) and Organic Liquids from the Food Industry.

Our objectives are - to use an indigenous renewable fuel - to use a fuel which is Carbon Neutral - to produce electricity from such fuel - to substantially reduce our Carbon emissions - to ensure the Irish Food Industry remains competitive

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- to aid in compliance with the Nitrates Directive by using sludge as a Raw Material. - To help achieve targets as set out by the Kyoto Protocol.

Ireland is heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels. Oil supplies are finite and subject to political and price instability. The EU is seeking a 20% substitution of CO2 emissions by 2020.

The Government has a substantial exposure to penalties arising on the level of carbon emissions produced. A proposal to build a 8MW power plant using Renewable Carbon Neutral Fuel would save over 49,000 tonnes net of carbon emissions. This would reduce the Government penalties on carbon emissions by €4.9 million per annum for the second phase of the National Allocation Plan. The use of MBM to generate electricity when combined with the utilisation of tallow to produce steam equates to approximately 1% of the shortfall in the National Target for Carbon Emissions. This is a significant contribution to the National target. This proposed plant shall have the capacity to generate 8MW of electricity, which is enough to power 4,000 homes. It will also allow the company to replace fossil fuels with renewable, carbon neutral fuels which would be the equivalent of taking 16,000 cars off the road.

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(4) Reduction in Odour Complaints

Reason of Objective

Achieving zero odour complaints is a major priority for the company. We are trying to achieve this through. 1. Ensuring that raw material is collected and transported to the factory as fresh as possible. 2. All lorries, skips, trailers and bighooks are covered on the public roads. They are washed, disinfected and checked by transport maintenance personnel for leaks. 3. Our processing capacity ensures that all raw material is processed within 8 – 12 hours of arrival on site. 4. The primary odour abatement system is best available technology for reduction of cooking gases and vapour to water, nitrogen and carbon dioxide. 5. 5 biobeds: 2 extracting air from the raw material buildings and 3 extracting air from the process building provide excellent negative pressure within the factory. There is also a biobed in the effluent plant extracting air from all sealed tanks.

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(5) Energy Conservation Target

To reduce energy consumption, streamline production operations, improve equipment safety and help efficiently comply with government regulations.

Description To reduce external requirement for fuel & electricity.

Targets  College Proteins has applied for planning permission to build a CHP Plant details of which can be seen above.  The company has set up an energy management system to monitor energy consumption. This information highlights problem areas and allows us to make the necessary improvements to reduce our energy requirements.  Waste heat from the boilers is now being used to heat the majority of the office block.  Energy Management System optomising electricity usage during peak demand times during the Winter Months.

Achievements Collection of one years worth of data from the trial wind mast. Feasibility study for the erection of a wind turbine is now being completed. Waste heat from the boilers is now being used to heat the office blocks thereby reducing the need to use kerosene as a heating fuel. The company has successfully operated a management system for electricity usage during electricity peak demand times.

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(6)Conservation of Fresh Water Usage

Reason for Objective To further reduce the amount of fresh water used on site.

Description To identify opportunities for reduction in the quantity of water used on site including recycling and reuse initiatives.

Responsibilities Responsibility for this project shall lie with the Environmental Officer.

Description The bulk of the fresh water usage on site is used for steam generation in the boilers. It is aimed to reduce the amount of chemicals and blow down required.

Target A reverse osmosis unit for all boiler water used on site has been introduced. The aim is to reduce the quantities of boiler chemicals used on site and reduce the blowdown from the boilers by lessening the TDS in the water. It is also envisaged that some of the water needed for the irrigation of the biofilters may be recycled water that will undergo treatment by RO. This unit has worked well and has reduced fresh water consumption and has decreased chemical usage in the boilers. The target for 2010 is to further reduce the amount of boiler chemicals used and to further decrease fresh water usage.

Acheivements We have drastically reduced the amount of chemicals used on site and have almost eliminated the need for blowdown on the boilers.

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(7) Reduction of waste generated on site

Reason for the Objective The generation of non hazardous unrecoverable waste in the operation of the facility is unavoidable. Each year the facility aims to reduce the amount of waste generated as minimization of waste will preserve resources and reduce environmental impacts associated with the storage, transport, treatment and disposal generated by waste. The reuse and recycling of waste material on site can also result in financial savings through reduced waste disposal costs.

Description

Segregation of waste ensures increased amounts of recycling and reduced amounts of waste going to landfill.

Targets Our target for the coming year is to return all used plastic drums and IBC’s to the suppliers. To maintain continued training of all personnel on the importance of segregating waste generated on site.

Achievements For the last number of years we have sent all used ink cartridges etc to the Jack and Jill association.

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(8) Minimization of Atmospheric Emissions

Reason for the objective To continually ensure that College Proteins has the minimum possible impavt on its surrounds.

Targets To ensure 100% compliance with atmospheric discharge limits. To ensure the facility causes no nuisance odour outside the site boundary and that there are then no complaints regarding the facility.

Achievements Based on historical data the EPA awarded the site a carbon allocation of 16,799 tonnes per annum. By using indigenous fuel types we have over the past 4 years managed to cut our carbon emissions by over 99%.

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5.2 Objectives for 2009. The following were our main objectives for 2009.

Objective 1: Increase the size of the door way at the RMS.

Benefit: better access and reduce the need to open the door as often as is being done presently.

Status: Achieved

Objective 2: Install new vapour line from the cookers to the air cooled condensers/thermal oxidizers. We will also incorporate a drop out pot.

Benefit: Previously there was a risk that when we cleaned existing ducting there were so many man ways that there was a risk that one of them could leak and could cause a fugitive emission. With the new installation and design the drop out pot collects any solid material which is carried over from the cooking process and ensures that the ducting is self cleaning.

Status: Achieved

Objective 3: Connect the rough tank located in the WWTP to the Bio filter.

Benefit: Reduce the risk of fugitive emissions

Status: Achieved

Objective 4: To participate in the Agencys Inter Calibration Programme.

Benefit: To ensure that our testing/lab results are accurate.

Status: We have just commenced the programme.

Objective 5: Achieve verification for GHG emissions trading scheme.

Status: Achieved.

Objective 6: To carry out all bund inspections/Integrity reports as per our IPPC License. Benefits: To ensure there is No release of influent to the surface water drains. To Comply with our License. Status: Achieved.

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Objective 7: To achieve ISO 14001 verification for our Environmental Management System.

Benefits: To ensure we develop and expand upon the existing Environmental Management System and have it verified by the NSAI.

Status: Work in Progress. We have had a GAP analysis carried out and we are dealing with all issues raised.

Responsibility: Environmental Officer

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5.3 Objectives for 2010. The following are our main objectives and Targets for 2010.

Objective 1: To reorganise and upgrade the electrical controls, pipe work, tanks and ducting within the wastewater treatment plant.

Benefits: To reorganise and upgrade the electrical controls, pipe work, tanks and ducting within the wastewater treatment plant. This helps to ensure easier working practises and better energy efficiency.

Target: This project has been started in 2009 and should be completed by June 2010.

Objective 2: To upgrade the land spreading pipework and spreading systems.

Benefits: We are replacing the pipework and pumping systems in order to save energy and make our land spreading technique more efficient.

Status: This project should be completed by August 2010.

Objective 3: To ensure our Waste Water Treatment Plant remains compliant with our IPPC Licence.

Target: This is an ongoing objective.

Objective 4: To ensure our thermal Oxidisers are 100% compliant with our IPPC License.

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Objective 5: To build a new biobed for the Balance Tank Biobed.

Benefits: To build A Biobed with better/safer access than the current Biobed.

Target: This work should be completed by July 2010.

Objective 4: Zero Non Compliances for 2010.

Benefits: To ensure a good relationship with the EPA and our neighbours.

Target: Ongoing Target.

Objective 6: To hold In house training/Briefings for members of the Production team.

Benefits: To ensure that the production team understand the importance of Environmental issues and their consequences.

Target: Briefings to be held before May 2010.

Objective 7: To increase the negative pressure in the Airlock.

Benefits: To ensure that there are No fugitive emissions from the Airlock.

Target: This work is to be completed by July 2010.

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6.0 License Specific Reports.

Appendix 1: Bund integrity assessment/Integrity reports for areas used to store animal by- Products/Integrity report for the Lagoon

Appendix 2: Noise survey.

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