Environmental Management Plan
1.0 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................ 3
2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY....................................................................................... 3
3.0 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................ 3
3.1 SITE DESCRIPTION .......................................................................................................... 3
3.2 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................................. 4
4.0 AIR MANAGEMENT PLAN ......................................................................................... 4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
DUST............................................................................................................................... 4
EXHAUST EMISSIONS ...................................................................................................... 4
SOLVENT EMISSIONS ....................................................................................................... 4
AIR-CONDITIONING GAS RECOVERY/RECYCLING .......................................................... 4
WASTE STORAGE ............................................................................................................ 4
5.0 NOISE MANAGEMENT PLAN .................................................................................... 5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
HOURS OF OPERATION .................................................................................................... 5
INSULATION .................................................................................................................... 5
LOCATION OF EQUIPMENT .............................................................................................. 5
TELEPHONE ..................................................................................................................... 5
NOISE MONITORING ........................................................................................................ 5
6.0 WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN .................................................................................. 6
7.0 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN ................................................................... 7
7.1 EXCLUSION OF STORMWATER ......................................................................................... 7
7.2 STORMWATER ................................................................................................................. 7
7.3 TRADE WASTE ................................................................................................................ 7
8.0 ENVIRONMENTAL RISK & EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN ................. 8
8.1 STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES ......................................................................... 8
8.2 SPILL MANAGEMENT ...................................................................................................... 8
8.3 FIRE PROTECTION ........................................................................................................... 9
8.4 STAFF TRAINING ............................................................................................................. 9
9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL DUTY…………………………………………………………10
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1.0
Introduction
The following information comprises the environmental management plan under the
Environmental Protection Act 1994 for …………………………………… located at
……………………………………….
The environmentally relevant activity carried out on site is a motor vehicle workshop as
defined under the auspices of the Environmental Protection Act 1994.
2.0
Environmental Policy
 ………….is committed to protect the environment in all of its day-to-day operations.
 ………….aims to conduct all of its activities not only in accordance with the
requirements of the relevant legislation but also to demonstrate an environmentally
responsible duty to both customer and industry alike.
 ………….believes that being an environmentally responsible business not only protects
the environment in which we live, but also presents to the customer and general public a
proud, responsible and reputable business.
3.0
General
3.1
Site Description
The site is located at …………………………….., more accurately described
as Lot ………. on …………………………………, Parish of
…………………... The site is located in a primarily commercial area of
………………………. Other business located in this commercial are include:
The workshop will be an annex to existing automotive businesses in
…………………………………….
There are three (3) neighbouring properties to the site. To the east there is a
………………….(second hand car yard), to the west a ……………..…
(residential dwelling). This dwelling is owned and occupied by an employee
and future partner of the workshop and will act as a caretaker’s residence. To
the north west there is another …………….……(residential building) some
distance from the proposed workshop.
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3.2
Future Development
Should the need be required it is proposed that the future storage shed as
shown on the site plan in Schedule I, will be used for the storage of parts and
accessories for vehicles. This future area is not to be used for the servicing of
vehicles.
4.0
Air Management Plan
4.1
Dust
There are no anticipated dust nuisances on site as all driveway and car park
areas are to be sealed in either concrete or bitumen. Refer to Appendix I – Site
Plan.
4.2
Exhaust Emissions
All work including tuning and testing will be conducted in the building. No
odour nuisances are anticipated to adjoining premises.
4.3
Solvent Emissions
All parts are to be cleaned in a Repco parts washer inside the workshop. The
parts washer when not in use remains closed and non-operational to reduce
evaporation. No odour emission related to solvents is anticipated.
4.4
Air-Conditioning Gas Recovery/Recycling
All work done on air-conditioners will follow the Industry Code of Practice
for automotive air-conditioning. Approved refrigerant gas recycling and
storage equipment shall be used in these circumstances.
4.5
Waste Storage
All waste is to be stored in either a <Council> supplied wheelie-bin or suitable
recycling container. No odour nuisances are anticipated from this source.
No other activities conducted on site are likely to cause environmental odour or dust
nuisance.
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5.0
Noise Management Plan
The following measures are used to control noise on site:
5.1
Hours of Operation
Proposed hours of operation of the workshop are:
 Monday – Friday #:##am – #:##pm
 Saturday – #:##am – ##:##pm
 Sunday – No trade
5.2
Insulation
In accordance with Building and Fire Regulations the western wall of the
workshop has been insulated with 3 layers of 13mm Gyprock® for both fire
protection and noise attenuation. Details of construction are contained in
Schedule I.
5.3
Location of Equipment
All work and equipment including compressor is located within the insulated
workshop. As such noise nuisances are not anticipated. Other noise sources
contained within the building include grinding, welding and brake lathes.
5.4
Telephone
Due to its location in the enclosed office within the workshop the ring of the
telephone will not present a problem with respect to noise nuisance. A siren or
industrial ring is not to be incorporated on this site.
5.5
Noise Monitoring
The operators of the workshop will subjectively monitor noise levels on a
three monthly basis. Where problems with noise are discovered action will be
taken to rectify noise issues.
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6.0
Waste Management Plan
The treatment of waste generated on site is best described in the following table:
Waste Product
Liquids
Waste Oil
Brake Fluid
Coolant
Volume/Weight
(per month)
Contractor
<Company>
<Company>
<Council> /<Company>
<enter amount>
As required
Recycled
Recycled
Evaporation/Trade
Waste
Recycled
Trade Waste
<enter amount>
<enter amount>
Trade Waste
Trade Waste
<Council>
<Council> /<Company>
<enter amount>
<enter amount>
<enter amount>
<enter amount>
<enter amount>
<enter number>
Recycled
Recycled
Recycled
Recycled
Disposal
Recycled (Metal)
Steel
<enter amount>
Fan Belts, Hoses <enter amount>
etc
Paper
<enter amount>
Rags
<enter amount>
Absorptive
As required?
Material
Other
Recycled (Metal)
Disposed
<Company>
<Company>
<Company>
<Company>
<Company>/<Council>
<Company> (Licence #
CR####)
<Company>
<Company>/<Council>
Recycled
Disposed
Bagged & Disposed
<Company>
<Company>/<Council>
<Company>/<Council>
Disposed
<Company>/<Council>
Solvents
Wash
Down
Waters (floor)
Detergent
Degreaser
Solids
Cardboard
Plastic
Glass
Aluminium
Lunchroom Waste
Oil Filters
<enter amount>
<enter amount>
<enter amount>
How Disposed
<Company>
<Council>
Where licensed contractors are required, dockets/receipts are maintained for a period of seven
(7) years.
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7.0
Stormwater Management Plan
The following measures have been incorporated in the design and construction of
………………………. to prevent water pollution.
7.1
Exclusion of Stormwater
The workshop area is completely enclosed with all work carried out within the
workshop. The workshop drains to a grated drain inside the front of the
workshop where it drains to a 500 litre triple interceptor in accordance with
Council’s Trade Waste Policy (see Schedule I). Where rain is likely to enter
the workshop through open doors, standard procedure is to close the roller
door as required to prevent stormwater from entering the sewerage system.
7.2
Stormwater
The building is designed to divert the flow of all stormwater away from the
workshop.
The
concrete
driveway
is
sloped
towards
………………………….with stormwater from the roof directed and piped to
also …………………………..
7.3
Trade Waste
All discharges to the sewer shall be in accordance with the requirements of
……………………………………. Trade Waste Permit.
The triple interceptor is checked on a monthly basis and cleared as required by
<Company>.
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8.0
Environmental Risk & Emergency Management Plan
To reduce environmental risk and prevent emergency situations the following procedures are
in place:
8.1
Storage of Hazardous Substances
All fluids including waste oils are stored within the workshop. The workshop
drains to a drain at the front of the building and then to a 500 litre triple
interceptor.
The maximum volume of hazardous substances stored on site as follows:
Product
Motor Oil
Motor Oil
Various Activities
Degreaser
Petrol
Brake Fluid
Solvent
Coolant
Waste Oil
8.2
Container Size
<enter amount>
eg.205 litres
<enter amount>
<enter amount>
<enter amount>
<enter amount>
<enter amount>
<enter amount>
<enter amount>
<enter amount>
Number
<enter quantity>
Total Volume
<enter total volume>
<enter quantity>
<enter quantity>
<enter quantity>
<enter quantity>
<enter quantity>
<enter quantity>
<enter quantity>
<enter quantity>
<enter total volume>
<enter total volume>
<enter total volume>
<enter total volume>
<enter total volume>
<enter total volume>
<enter total volume>
<enter total volume>
Spill Management
The above liquids are all stored undercover within the building. A spill kit
comprising of rags, absorptive material, broom, shovel are kept in close
proximity to the storage area. All large containers are frequently checked as
they are repeatedly used. All liquid are stored in a constructed tray to contain
any accidental spillage both for environmental protection reasons and
workplace health and safety.
In the event of a spill the following procedures will occur:
1.
2.
3.
Minor
The container is up-righted/checked and if required drained and the area spot
cleaned with either absorptive material or rags.
Major
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Where the unlikely event of a major spill occurs (>20 litres) the level in the
interceptor is checked and if required <licence waste removalist’s name>
contacted to empty the triple interceptor.
8.3
Fire Protection
Fire extinguishers are located directly outside of the office and at the front
opening of the buildings. These are regularly checked under contract with
<Name> – <Company>. For location of the extinguishers see Schedule I.
As described in Section 5.2 Insulation, the western wall of the workshop is
insulated for both fore protection and acoustics.
8.4
Staff Training
All staff are trained in accordance with the provisions of this Environmental
Management Plan and the Environmental Authority. In particular staff are
regularly briefed on :



correct position of equipment;
relevant environmental issues;
proper waste disposal methods.
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9.0 Environmental Duty
……………………… declare that I/we/it will comply with the issues and plans outlined
within this Environmental Management Plan. Any proposed changes to the procedures or
operation of this business will be submitted to the Health and Environmental Services
Department at Bundaberg City Council for approval.
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________________
Mr. Smith
Date
*Partner/Owner*
**Insert Company Name**
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Mr Brown
Date
*Partner/Owner*
**Insert Company Name**
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