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PA 00282/15: CHANGE OF USE FROM WAREHOUSE TO CLASS 5C
INCLUDING FASCIA SIGN AT PLOT 6 & 7, TRIQ IN-NASSAB, QORMI.
(AUTHORIZED FACILITY TO ISSUE CERTIFICATE OF DESTRUCTION OF
MOTOR VEHICLES AND DEPOLLUTION OF FLUIDS AND MATERIALS FROM
WITHIN VEHICLES).
PROJECT DESCRIPTION STATEMENT
Version 1: April 2015
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Report Reference:
Adi Associates Environmental Consultants Ltd, 2015. PA 00282/15: Change
of Use from Warehouse to Class 5C including Fascia Sign at Plot 6 & 7, Triq
in-Nassab, Qormi. (Authorized Facility to issue Certificate of Destruction of
Motor Vehicles and Depollution of Fluids and Materials from Within
Vehicles). Project Description Statement. San Ġwann, April 2015; vi + 25
pp.
THIS IS A DIGITAL COPY OF THE REPORT.
RESPECT THE ENVIRONMENT – KEEP IT DIGITAL
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Quality Assurance
PA 00282/15: Change of Use from Warehouse to Class 5C including Fascia Sign
at Plot 6 & 7, Triq in-Nassab, Qormi. (Authorized Facility to issue Certificate of
Destruction of Motor Vehicles and Depollution of Fluids and Materials from
Within Vehicles)
Project Description Statement
April 2015
Report for:
Mr Alfred Sammut
Revision Schedule
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Date
April 2015
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Junior Consultant
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CONTENTS
Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 1
Objectives and Benefits of the Scheme .................................................................................................. 1
Location of Project ..................................................................................................................................... 1
Characteristics of the Application Site ................................................................................................... 1
Description of the General Surroundings ............................................................................................. 5
Description of the Scheme ....................................................................................................................... 9
Processes During Operation ..................................................................................................................13
Storage .........................................................................................................................................................14
Operating Hours .......................................................................................................................................19
Services........................................................................................................................................................19
Alternatives Considered ..........................................................................................................................19
Access and Parking ...................................................................................................................................19
Resources ...................................................................................................................................................19
Energy ..........................................................................................................................................................19
Water ..........................................................................................................................................................19
Raw Materials .............................................................................................................................................19
Emissions and Waste ................................................................................................................................20
Waste Generated......................................................................................................................................20
Wastewater Generated ...........................................................................................................................24
Emissions to Air ........................................................................................................................................24
Employment................................................................................................................................................24
Timing ..........................................................................................................................................................24
Machinery....................................................................................................................................................24
Potential Environmental Impacts ...........................................................................................................24
Mitigation Proposals .................................................................................................................................25
FIGURES
Figure 1: Location of the Scheme Site .................................................................................................... 3
Figure 2: The Scheme site ......................................................................................................................... 5
Figure 3: Surrounding land uses ............................................................................................................... 7
Figure 4: Scheme layout .......................................................................................................................... 11
Figure 5: Depollution rig......................................................................................................................... 13
Figure 6: Liquid storage........................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 7: Fuel storage .............................................................................................................................. 15
Figure 8: Effluent management .............................................................................................................. 17
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TABLES
Table 1: Incoming waste ............................................................................................................................ 9
Table 2: Outgoing waste......................................................................................................................... 21
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION STATEMENT
INTRODUCTION
1.
This Project Description Statement (PDS) describes a proposal for the change of use
of a warehouse to an end-of-life vehicle (ELV) depollution and dismantling facility
authorised to issue certificates of destruction of motor vehicles.
2.
The proposal is being made by Mr Alfred Sammut and is the subject of Planning
Application PA 00282/15. Mr Sammut is hereinafter referred to as ‘the Applicant’;
the proposal is hereinafter referred to as ‘the Scheme’.
OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS OF THE SCHEME
3.
The primary objective of the Scheme is to provide a facility for the depollution and
dismantling of ELV in preparation for recycling of most of the ELV components.
4.
The benefits arising from the Scheme will include:

Provision of an authorised ELV processing facility that includes pollution
prevention measures and that is operated in accordance with best practice in
relation to operational waste management; and

Increasing Malta’s recycling and recovery rate for ELVs, thus facilitating
achievement of the minimum reuse and recovery target stipulated by the Waste
Management Plan for the Maltese Islands, 2014-20201 and Legal Notice 99 of 2004
as amended, the Waste Management (End of Life Vehicles ) Regulations.
LOCATION OF PROJECT
5.
The Scheme site is located at Plot 6 & 7, Triq in-Nassab, Qormi (Figure 1), and
covers an area of approximately 440 m2.
6.
The site falls within one of Qormi’s SME Sites (Policy QO08 of the Central Malta
Local Plan). The area is designated for Business and Light industry, General Industry
and Storage and Distribution.
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE APPLICATION SITE
7.
The site is currently used for the storage of vehicles and vehicle parts.
8.
It is located on the ground floor of a three-storey building; the overlying floors are
owned and operated by third parties.
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Figure 1: Location of the Scheme Site
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9.
Figure 2 shows the Scheme site as existing.
Figure 2: The Scheme site
DESCRIPTION OF THE GENERAL SURROUNDINGS
10.
A land use survey was carried out on 24th April 2015. The area of study spanned
approximately 250 m around the Scheme. The various land uses have been mapped
out, see Figure 3.
11.
The site is located within the Qormi locality boundary.
12.
The area is characterised by a mix of land uses, with predominantly industrial and
industrial / commercial storage uses at ground floor with residential uses in the upper
levels. The types of industries present include wood works, mechanics, sprayers and
similar workshops and garage industries.
13.
The north-western and southern areas of the buffer zone around the site are
characterised by agricultural land. There is a school to the north-east of the Site.
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Figure 3: Surrounding land uses
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DESCRIPTION OF THE SCHEME
14.
The Scheme involves the change of use of a warehouse to an ELV depollution and
dismantling facility. The Application site is already built and only minimal
construction work will be required, namely construction of an oil-water interceptor,
installation of gutters and sealing of the concrete flooring with an epoxy paint to
ensure its impermeability.
15.
Figure 4 shows the proposed layout of the Scheme; it is estimated that the Scheme
will process around two ELVs daily.
16.
The Applicant intends to accept all types of ELVs on site – while these are mainly
expected to comprise conventional petrol / diesel vehicles, the Scheme will also be
equipped to receive other vehicles such as LPG-operated vehicles, electric / hybrid
vehicles and refrigerated vehicles.
17.
ELVs are expected to make up the majority of incoming waste; however, ELV
components may also occasionally be received by the Scheme. The incoming waste
streams are identified in Table 1.
Table 1: Incoming waste
Description
EWC
code
H-code
End-of-life vehicles
16 01 04*
H5
Engine, gear and lubricating oils
13 02 04*
13 02 05*
13 02 06*
13 03 07*
13 03 08*
13 03 09*
13 01 10*
13 01 11*
16 01 03
H5/6,
H7, H14
<100 L
Depollution,
dismantling
Storage
H5/6,
H7, H14
<100 L
Storage
H5/6,
H14
-
<100 L
Storage
<10 tonnes
16 01 06
-
<10 tonnes
16 01 07*
16 01 08*
H5, H14
H6, H14
<100 kg
<100 kg
Storage
Storage
Storage
Storage
<100 L
Storage
Antifreeze
16 01 14*
<100 L
Storage
Tanks for liquefied gas (LPG)
Ferrous metal
16 01 15
16 01 16
16 01 17
H1
H5, H7
H5/6,
H14
H5/6,
H14
-
<100 kg
<100 kg
Brake fluids
16 01 10*
16 01 11*
16 01 12
16 01 13*
<100 kg
<1 tonne
Storage
Storage
Transmission oils
Other hydraulic oils
End-of-life tyres
End-of-life vehicles containing neither liquids
nor other hazardous components
Oil filters
Components containing mercury (e.g.
mercury switches)
Explosive components (e.g. airbags)
Brake pads
9
Estimated
annual
quantity
600 tonnes
Treatment
on site
Removal of
wheel rim,
storage
Dismantling
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Description
Non-ferrous metal
Plastic
Glass
Upholstery
Discarded equipment containing
chlorofluorocarbons, HCFC, HFC arising
from vehicles
Discarded equipment arising from vehicles
Components removed from vehicles
Lead batteries
Other batteries and accumulators (highvoltage batteries from electric vehicles)
Catalyst units
EWC
code
H-code
16 01 18
16 01 19
16 01 20
16 01 99
16 02 11*
H3, H5,
H14
16 02 13*
16 02 14
16 02 15*
16 02 16
16 06 01*
H5, H14
H5, H14
H5, H8,
H14
-
16 06 05
Screen washing fluid
16 08 01
16 08 02*
16 08 03
16 10 01*
Lead balancing weights
19 12 03
10
Estimated
annual
quantity
<1 tonne
<10 tonnes
<10 tonnes
<10 tonnes
<1 tonne
Treatment
on site
Storage
Storage
Storage
Storage
Storage
<1 tonne
Storage
<1 tonne
Storage
<10 tonnes
Storage
<100 kg
Storage
H5, H14
<100 kg
Storage
H5/6,
H14
-
<100 L
Storage
<100 kg
Storage
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Figure 4: Scheme layout
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Processes During Operation
18.
The depollution and dismantling process will be carried out in four sequential stages.
19.
Stage 1 consists of preliminary activities, which are conducted before the ELV is
placed on the depollution rig. These include removal of the battery, wheels, and fuel
/ oil filler caps. In the case of LPG-powered vehicles, this step includes extracting the
LPG and removing the LPG tank; in the case of electric or hybrid vehicles, this step
also includes isolating the high-voltage electrical system and removing the battery
pack.
20.
Stage 2 involves the removal of fluids and hazardous items, including engine oil, oil
filters, transmission fluid, antifreeze, hydraulic oils, screen washing fluid, liquid fuel,
shock absorber fluid, catalyst units, refrigerants and other hazardous items that may
be present in the ELV. It takes place on an ELV depollution rig similar to the one
shown in Figure 5. This ensures a high level of depollution by removing over 98% of
the fluids in the ELV. The depollution rig includes underlying containment, and will
also be fitted with purpose-built containers to collect the fluids and refrigerants
removed from the ELV.
Figure 5: Depollution rig
21.
In stage 3, airbags are deployed using an electrical deactivator supplied with the
depollution equipment.
22.
The remaining components are dismantled manually in stage 4. These components
include panels of refrigerated vehicles, metal components (e.g. engines), plastic
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components (e.g. bumpers), glass components, upholstery, electronics and other
components, thus leaving a metal frame.
Storage
23.
The Scheme includes designated areas for storage of incoming and outgoing waste
and fuel:

Incoming vehicles will be stored in the area marked as “area reserved for cars
awaiting depollution” on Figure 4;

Drained liquids, fuel and refrigerants will be stored in dedicated and labelled
containers fitted with the depollution rig. Containers for drained liquids will be
double skinned (an example is shown in Figure 6), liquid fuel will be stored in
two 250 L tanks2 within a dedicated bund having an internal volume3 of 252 L (as
shown in Figure 7), and as mentioned refrigerants will be stored in cylinders;

Other hazardous waste will be stored in the area designated for hazardous waste
as shown in Figure 4;

Tyres, plastic, upholstery, glass and scrap metal will also be stored in designated
areas as shown in Figure 4; and

LPG tanks (one spare tank for the forklift truck and empty tanks from
depollution) will also be stored in a designated area as shown in Figure 4.
24.
Sludge from the oil-water separator will be retained in the separator and only
removed by the authorised waste carrier engaged for collection.
25.
The Applicant will ensure that the total quantity of hazardous waste stored on site
does not exceed 50 tonnes at any time. The number of vehicles awaiting depollution
will not be greater than 40 and is likely to be considerably less than that, since
vehicles will be depolluted as soon as possible after acceptance. The quantity of
hazardous waste from depolluted and dismantled vehicles stored on site will not
exceed 10 tonnes at any time.
26.
Wastes will be removed as frequently as necessary to ensure that the quantities on
site remain within the above thresholds and do not exceed the site’s capacity.
27.
To further reduce the risk of land contamination, the entire site will also be surfaced
in concrete and sealed with a hydrocarbon-resistant epoxy paint. The site will also be
laid to fall towards an oil-water interceptor (Figure 8), to ensure that any oily spills
not captured by the individual bunds do not leave the site, and that any contaminated
wash water is treated before it is discharged to sewer. The interceptor has an oil
retention capacity of 11 m3.
2
3
Dimensions: 500 x 430 x 1,160 mm.
Dimensions: 1,000 x 600 x 420 mm.
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28.
In addition, as mentioned the depollution rig will be equipped with an underlying
bunded floor. A spill kit will also be available to cater for any spills as soon as they
occur.
Figure 6: Liquid storage
Figure 7: Fuel storage
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Figure 8: Effluent management
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Operating Hours
29.
The operating hours are foreseen to be from Monday to Saturday during normal
working hours.
Services
30.
The site is supplied with electricity and mains water.
31.
There will also be a direct connection to the sewerage network.
ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED
32.
The proposed Scheme has been modified slightly following the initial submissions
made as part of development permit application PA 00282/15. In particular, the
internal layout of the Scheme has been organised in a way that ensures smooth
operation and segregation of raw materials and waste types. Additionally,
wastewater management and site surfacing have been better improved in order to
ensure full containment and treatment in case of any spillages. Operational processes
have also been better defined to ensure that the site operates in accordance with
best practice in the field.
ACCESS AND PARKING
33.
The Scheme is located along Triq in-Nassab.
34.
Employee parking will be provided inside the Scheme and next door to the Scheme if
necessary, since the site next door is also operated by the Applicant.
35.
The site will be accessible through the front garage door.
RESOURCES
Energy
36.
The site is connected to the mains electricity supply. There are no plans to install
electricity generators or PV panels; it is to be noted that the site’s overlying floors
and roof belong to third parties.
Water
37.
The site is connected to the mains water supply; this water will only be used for
cleaning, sanitary and drinking purposes.
38.
There is no possibility of collecting rainwater at the Scheme, since the site’s overlying
floors and roof belong to third parties.
Raw Materials
39.
During construction, the following principal raw materials will be utilised (quantities
are approximate):

Epoxy floor paint: 100 L;
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
Plastic gutters: 60 – 65 m;

Prefabricated oil-water interceptor; and

Concrete to fix gutters and interceptor in place.
Since the Scheme is a waste management facility, there will be minimal consumption
of raw materials during operation. These will be limited to LPG used in the forklift
truck and nitrogen gas used for inerting empty vehicle LPG tanks.
EMISSIONS AND WASTE
Waste Generated
Construction Waste
41.
As mentioned, the Application site is already built and only minimal construction
work will be required. As a result, minimal construction waste will be generated,
consisting of concrete from excavation of gutters and excavation to make space for
the installation of the oil-water interceptor. The quantity of waste concrete is
estimated at less than 2 m3. Concrete will be transported off-site to licensed facilities
using registered waste carriers.
Operational Wastes
42.
Table 2 lists the wastes foreseen to be generated during operation and the fate of
these waste streams. In the case of vehicle parts, after dismantling, the condition of
individual vehicle parts will be examined to determine whether they are suitable for
resale and reuse as spare parts. If this is the case, the Applicant will adhere to the
requirements of the Waste Management (End of Life Vehicles) Regulations (Legal
Notice 99 of 2004 as amended) – a Method Statement will be submitted to MEPA in
this regard as part of the Environmental Permit application. If the part is deemed
unsuitable for reuse, it will be disposed of or recovered as outlined in Table 2. No
parts / components will be sold for reuse in the construction of new vehicles.
43.
Waste will be removed from the site using waste carriers registered for that type of
waste or collected by authorised waste brokers.
44.
All hazardous waste transferred from the site will accompanied by a valid hazardous
waste consignment permit issued by MEPA. Each consignment under the
consignment permit will also be accompanied by a consignment note.
45.
The Applicant may eventually start exporting certain waste types directly to
authorised facilities abroad. Such exports will be in accordance with Regulations
(EC) 1013/2006, 1379/2007 and 1418/2007 on shipments of waste. Shipments of
non-hazardous waste will follow the Annex VII procedure, and hazardous waste
shipments will be covered by a transfrontier shipment permit from MEPA.
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Table 2: Outgoing waste
Description
Fate
<100 L
Liquigas Malta Ltd
Reuse
1 tonne
Schembri Batteries Ltd
Recovery
<100 kg
Liquigas Malta Ltd if in
good condition;
otherwise Greenskips
Ltd
Hompesch Processing
Co. Ltd
Hompesch Processing
Co. Ltd
Electro Waste Malta
Ltd
Schembri Batteries Ltd
Waste Oils Co. Ltd
Reuse
H-code
Estimated
annual
quantity
Waste from ELV depollution and dismantling
LPG
13 07 03*
Lead acid batteries
16 06 01*
Empty LPG tanks
16 01 16
H1, H3,
H5/6
H5, H8,
H14
-
Tyres
Recycling
-
3 tonnes
Lead balancing weights
16 01 03
19 12 04
19 12 03
-
60 kg
High-voltage electrical system
16 02 14
-
<100 kg
High-voltage battery
Engine, gear, lubricating and compressor oils
16 06 05
13 02 04*
13 02 05*
13 02 06*
16 01 07*
13 03 07*
13 03 08*
13 03 09*
16 01 14*
16 01 15
16 01 13*
H5/6, H7,
H14
<100 kg
2,400 L
H5, H14
H5/6, H7,
H14
75 kg
1,800 L
Waste Oils Co. Ltd
Marsa Thermal
Treatment Facility
Recovery
Disposal (incineration)
H5/6, H14
H5/6, H14
4,200 L
Marsa Thermal
Treatment Facility
Marsa Thermal
Treatment Facility
Disposal (incineration)
Oil filters
Transmission oils
Antifreeze
Brake fluids
4
Destination4
EWC
code
400 L
Or other authorised facilities, as per MEPA website: www.mepa.org.mt/wastemanagementfacilities.
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Recycling
Recycling
Recycling
Recycling
Recovery
Disposal (incineration)
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Description
Destination4
Fate
Waste Oils Co. Ltd
Recovery
Disposal (incineration)
600 kg
Marsa Thermal
Treatment Facility
Applicant’s private
vehicles
Applicant’s private
vehicles
Greenskips Ltd
1,800 L
Greenskips Ltd
100 kg
Hompesch Processing
Co. Ltd
Hompesch Processing
Co. Ltd
Hompesch Processing
Co. Ltd
Hompesch Processing
Co. Ltd
Sant’ Antnin Waste
Treatment Plant
Hompesch Processing
Co. Ltd
Għallis non-hazardous
landfill
Electro Waste Malta
Ltd
Electro Waste Malta
Ltd
Electro Waste Malta
Recovery / destruction of
refrigerants
Disposal
EWC
code
H-code
H5/6, H14
Screen washing fluid
13 01 10*
13 01 11*
16 10 01*
Estimated
annual
quantity
1,200 L
H5/6, H14
1,800 L
Diesel
13 07 01*
1,500 L
Petrol
13 07 02*
Catalyst units
16 08 01
16 08 02*
16 08 03
14 06 01*
H3, H5/6,
H7, H14
H3, H5/6,
H7, H14
H5, H14
Mercury switches
16 01 11*
16 01 12
16 01 08*
H3, H5,
H14
H5, H7
H6, H14
<100 kg
Ferrous metal
16 01 17
-
125 tonnes
Non-ferrous metal
16 01 18
-
<10 tonnes
Plastic components (e.g. bumpers)
16 01 19
-
60 tonnes
Glass components
16 01 20
-
30 tonnes
Upholstery
16 01 99
-
60 tonnes
Discarded electronics
16 02 13*
16 02 14
16 02 15*
16 02 16
16 02 11*
H5, H14
H5, H14
H3, H5,
3 tonnes
Other hydraulic oils
Refrigerants
Brake pads
Other components
Discarded equipment containing
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<1 tonne
<1 tonne
Reuse
Reuse
Recycling
Recycling
Recycling
Recycling
Recycling
Recycling
Disposal
Recycling
Recycling
Disposal in a European
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Description
EWC
code
chlorofluorocarbons, HCFC, HFC arising from
vehicles (e.g. panels from refrigerated trucks)
H-code
Estimated
annual
quantity
H14
Destination4
Fate
Ltd
Commission approved destruction
facility (panels, CFC, HCFC) or
resale / reuse of recovered
refrigerant (HFCs only)
Recycling
End-of-life vehicle containing neither liquids nor
other hazardous components
Waste from separator:
Sludge from oil-water separator
16 01 06
-
300 tonnes
13 05 07*
H3, H5/6,
H7, H14
<10 L
Waste Oils Co. Ltd
Recovery
Office waste:
Mixed municipal waste
20 03 01
-
300 kg
Disposal
Paper
20 01 01
-
100 kg
Għallis non-hazardous
landfill
Sant’Antnin Waste
Treatment Plant
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Co. Ltd
Recycling
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Wastewater Generated
46.
In addition to liquid hazardous waste generated from ELV depollution activities
(which will be managed as described in the previous section), wastewater will also be
generated from cleaning of the premises and from sanitary facilities.
47.
Wastewater from cleaning of the premises will be diverted to sewer after passing
through an oil-water interceptor (Figure 8) to remove any oily residues.
48.
Sanitary waste will be discharged directly to sewer. No cesspits are proposed as part
of the Scheme.
49.
The site will also be regulated through a Sewer Discharge Permit administered by the
Water Services Corporation.
Emissions to Air
50.
The construction and operational aspects of the Scheme are not expected to
generate significant emissions to air.
51.
Vehicle idling is not foreseen during operation; additionally the forklift will be LPGoperated. Burning of LPG in the LPG recovery system will be limited to residual
gases in the tank, and will release minimal emissions. However, an extraction fan will
be installed at the back of the site to ensure optimal ventilation.
EMPLOYMENT
52.
One person will be employed for the construction work.
53.
It is foreseen that four to five persons will be employed during operation; this
number may increase if the quantity of ELVs processed daily increases.
TIMING
54.
Construction work will start immediately upon approval of the development permit
and will be completed within one week from commencement.
MACHINERY
55.
The machinery used during construction will be limited to a small trencher.
56.
The equipment used during operation will consist of an electrically-operated ELV
depollution rig and one LPG-operated forklift truck.
POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS
57.
Environmental impacts can be both negative as well as positive and their assessment
is important so as to better define the effects that a proposal may have on its
receiving environment.
58.
A preliminary list of potential environmental impacts of the Scheme can be identified.
The list identifies only those impacts that may be significant. As mentioned, the
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Application site is already built and only minimal construction work will be required.
Therefore no significant environmental impacts are expected from construction.
59.
No major environmental impacts are foreseen from the construction and operation
of the Scheme. Potential impacts could arise from accidents during operation such as
spills during operation.
60.
The Scheme includes the handling of various hazardous liquid wastes (including oils
and fuels) which could cause adverse environmental impacts in case of a spill.
61.
However, the entire site will be surfaced in concrete and sealed with a hydrocarbonresistant epoxy paint. The site will also be laid to fall towards an oil-water
interceptor. Drained liquids from ELVs will be stored in double skinned containers,
whereas drained fuel will be stored within a dedicated bund. In addition, the
depollution rig will be equipped with an underlying bunded floor. A spill kit will also
be available to cater for any spills as soon as they occur. With mitigation, the impact
on the geo-environment is expected to be minimal.
62.
The Scheme will generate waste during operation, which includes hazardous waste
such as oils, fuels, batteries and electronics. Such waste could cause an adverse
environmental impact if it is not managed appropriately.
63.
However, the Scheme includes provision for segregation of the waste by type,
appropriate storage on site (including bunding for liquid hazardous waste), and waste
will be transferred to authorised waste management facilities. In addition, most
waste generated will be recycled. Therefore the impact is expected to be minimal
provided that the waste is managed appropriately.
MITIGATION PROPOSALS
64.
Mitigation measures will include:

Ensuring compliance with waste management regulations and the adoption of best
practice in relation to operational waste management,

Installation and maintenance of an impermeable surface and an oil-water
interceptor, and using appropriate bunding for liquid hazardous waste; and

Regulating the Scheme through an Environmental Permit, administered by MEPA’s
Environmental Permitting and Industry Unit.
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