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Abbott Ireland - Cootehill

IPPC License P0687-01

Annual Environmental Report

2010

Sign-Off Prepared by

Print Name Petrina Ashford

Date 31st March 2011

Abbott Ireland Cootehill Annual Environmental Report 2010 March 2011

IPPCL No.: P0687-01 of 36

1. INTRODUCTION 4

1.1 General 4

1.2 Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Policy Statement 5

1.3 Organisation Chart for Environmental Management 6

1.4 Water Emissions Monitoring Data 7

1.4.1 Emissions to Surface Water (SW1 & SW2) 7

1.4.2 Mixing Zone Temperature Monitoring Proposal 8

1.4.3 Toxicity testing of undiluted final effluent 9

1.4.4 Dromore River Testing Upstream and Downstream of Emission Point 9

1.4.5 Dromore River Flow 10

1.4.6 Dromore Lake Level 11

1.4.7 Weir Management 11

1.4.8 Sludge Waste Analysis 12

1.4.9 Groundwater Monitoring 13

1.5 Air Emissions Monitoring Data 14

1.5.1 Boilers – A1-1, A1-2 & A1-3 14

1.5.2 Dryers – A2-1& A2-2 15

1.6 IPPC License Exceedances 15

1.7 Noise Survey 16

1.7.1 Results 16

1.8 Pollution Release & Transfer Register 2010 18

1.8.1 Waste Management Record 2010 18

1.8.1.1 Annual Hazardous Waste Arising 2010 19

1.8.1.2 Annual Non-Hazardous Waste Arising 2010 22

1.8.2 Pollution Emissions Register (PER) Report 2010 27

1.8.2.1 Annual Refrigerant Ammonia Emissions 27

1.8.2.2 Annual CO2 Emissions 27

1.8.2.3 Annual Nitrogen Emissions 28


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1.9 Energy Consumption 29

1.9.1 Fuel/electricity Consumption 29

1.9.2 Water Consumption 29

1.10 Environmental Incidents and Complaints 30

2. MANAGEMENT OF THE ACTIVITY 31

2.1 Introduction 31

2.2 Environmental Management Programme 31

3. BUND INTEGRITY ASSESSMENT REPORT 31

4. TANK AND PIPELINE TESTING AND INSPECTION 34

5. LICENCE SPECIFIC REPORTS 34

Attachment 1 Dromore River

Biological Assessment

Report

Attachment 2 Groundwater

Monitoring Report

Attachment 3 Annual Noise Survey

Attachment 4 E-PRTR

Attachment 5 EMP

Attachment 6 Underground pipe

survey summary report


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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 General

Abbott Ireland Cootehill (AIC) manufactures nutritional infant formulae. The

facility is located in Dromore West, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. The Cootehill Facility has

been in operation since 1974. A major upgrade was completed in 2004.

AIC was granted an Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control License (License

Register PO. 687-01) for this facility on 7th February 2005.

Under Section 83(1) of the Environmental Protection Agency Acts, 1992 and 2003,

AIC is licensed on the following activities:

Class 2.1: The operation of combustion installations with a rated thermal input equal

to or greater than 50MW.

Class 7.2.2: The manufacture of dairy products where the processing capacity

exceeds 50 million gallons of milk equivalent per year, not included in paragraph

7.2.1.

The principle facilities on site include:

Raw Material Intake and Storage

Processing Plant (Including Evaporators and Dryers)

Packaging Plant

Warehouse

Wastewater Treatment Plant & Water treatment Plant

Boilers

CIP Station

Refrigeration Units

Air Compressors

Microbiological, Analytical and Utilities Laboratories

At present an application is being prepared for submission to the Office of

Licensing to review the current IPPC License to cater for an increase in production.

The Annual Environmental Report (AER) has been prepared for the period 1st

January – 31st December 2010 in accordance with Condition No. 2.9.2 of AIC IPPC

license. Reference has been made to the “EPA Guidance Note for Annual

Environmental Report” in preparing the report.


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1.1 Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) Policy Statement

Abbott Ireland, Cootehill is a manufacturer of Infant Nutritional Formulae. We are totally

committed to managing and conducting its business in harmony with the protection of the

environment, human health and the safety of its employees, customers and the general

public.

To achieve this goal the company will implement and maintain procedures to: o Ensure continued compliance with all Local Government, National and E.U. statutory

requirements and Abbott Laboratories Environmental, Health and Safety standards and

requirements.

o Operate a programme of business excellence in relation to Environmental, Health and

Safety.

o Identify hazards and eliminate or minimize risks so as to prevent injury or ill health to

employees, contractors and visitors.

o Communicate the plant Environmental, Health and Safety Policy to employees, contractors

and visitors.

o Strategically plan for Environment, Health and Safety in the workplace.

o Routinely set and review achievement of specific objectives for continuous improvement in

the areas of Environmental and Health and Safety management. Environmental information

is available on request to the public and other interested parties.

o Ensure that the Environmental, Health and Safety Policy and Objectives have equality with

other business interests.

o Engage employees in the company effort to optimize Health and Safety and Environmental

performance.

o Use appropriate training, involvement and communication with all our employees and other

relevant parties to actively promote responsibility towards the Environment in addition to

awareness of Health and Safety.

o Continually critically assess operations with the specific goal to prevent pollution by

minimising and reducing impact on the environment of the principal environmental aspects,

including aqueous discharges, energy & resource usage, solid & liquid waste and hazardous

material.

This Environmental, Health and Safety Policy covers all activities at the Abbott Ireland,

Cootehill site, and has the full commitment and support from management. It is recognised

that a safe and healthy working environment can only be maintained with co-operation from

everyone.

Responsibility rests on all employees to co-operate in achieving the greatest possible level

of environmental, health and safety in our plant.

This statement and our management systems will be reviewed periodically in light of

experience and ongoing developments.


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1.2 Organisation Chart for Environmental Management

Figure 1.1 Management and Environment Team at AIC (blue box represents Senior Management team, green box represents the Environmental Management Team, purple box represents the primary IPPC License contact)

Steve

NicholsJohn

Kilcoyne

Site

DirectorPlant

Manager Christina

Farnan

QA Manager

Cormac

McCannGus

MacEntire

Technical

Manager

Fred Finch

Financial

Controller

Brendan

Lynch

Engineering

Manager

Sharon

BraniganConlo

n

HR Manager

Tom

Connaughton

Materials

Manager

John Rohan

Env EHS &

Operations

Manager

Alan

MaGovern

Gus

MacEntire

Manufacturin

g Manager

Petrina

CassidyAshfo

rd

Environmental

Coordinator

Process

Engineering

Manager

Utilities

Engineer

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1.4 Water Emissions Monitoring Data

1.4.1 Emissions to Surface Water (SW1 & SW2)

There are two emission points to the Dromore River from the Abbott Cootehill

site. The first (SW1) consists of a mixture of uncontaminated surface water

runoff and condensate (from the Similac product only). The second (SW2) consists

of effluent from the Wastewater Treatment Plant. These streams are kept

separate until combining just before the point of discharge to the Dromore River.

Separate sampling chambers allow for monitoring of each stream individually. See

Tables 1.1 & 1.2 for monitoring results for SW1 & SW2.

Similac condensate (SW1 primary source) was diverted to the Waste Water

Treatment plant following a complaint in June 2010. Weekly monitoring of the SW1

discharge (surface water run-off) has continued. All measured parameters in 2010

are slightly below the average 2009 results.

As can be seen from Table 1.2, the SW2 mass emissions of all parameters are

below the emission limit values.

In addition, in compliance with condition 6.7 of the IPPC License, AIC monitors two

ambient points in the river, one upstream (ASW1) and one downstream (ASW2) of

the emission points SW1 & SW2. See Table 1.3 for results of ambient river

monitoring.

Table 1.1 SW1 Emissions to Dromore River Jan-Dec 2010:

Parameters

Average Measurements

2010

Mass Emissions 2010

Kg/year

Temperature 19.5

N/A

PH (Range) 8.08 N/A

Conductivity

(mS/cm) 756

N/A

COD (mg/l) 26

904 (estimate as discharge

volume is not metered).

Visual Inspection No unusual sightings N/A


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Table 1.2 SW2 Emissions to Dromore River Jan-Dec 2010:

Parameters

Emission

Limit Value

(mg/l)

2010 Daily

Average

SW2

emission

values (mg/l)

Mass

Emissions

Limit Value

(kg/day)

2010 Mass

Emission

(kg/day)

Mass

Emission

Limit Value

(kg/year-

322 days)

2010

Mass

Emission

Values

(kg/year)

Volume

(m3/day) 2000m3/day 1614 2000m3 1,614 644,000 m3 519708

pH (Range) 6-9 PH 8 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Residual

Chlorine (mg/l) 0.03 0.025 n/a n/a n/a n/a

Suspended

Solids 30 12.2 60 20 19,320 6361

BOD 20 2 40 4 12,880 1151

Total Ammonia

(as NH3) 1.5 0.2 3 0.3 966 90

Total

Phosphorus 0.7 0.4 1.4 0.6 451 189

Molybdate

Reactive

Phosphate 0.03 0.026 0.06 0.04 19 14

Total Nitrogen 25 2 50 4 16,100 1117

Fats, Oils,

Grease 10 1.4 20 2 6,440 713

1.4.2 Mixing Zone Temperature Monitoring Proposal

A proposal for establishing the extent and temperature profile of the effluent-

mixing zone in the Dromore River was submitted to the EPA in May 2006. The

River Temperature Profile was complete in September 2007 in accordance with

the proposal.


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1.4.3 Toxicity testing of undiluted final effluent

Condition 6.5 of the IPPC License requires AIC to determine the acute toxicity of

the undiluted final effluent to at least four aquatic species from different trophic

levels. Condition 6.6 requires subsequent compliance toxicity monitoring on the two

most sensitive species.

Shannon Aquatic Toxicity Laboratory carried testing in compliance with Conditions

6.5 & 6.6 in July 2006.

1.4.4 Dromore River Testing Upstream and Downstream of Emission Point (ASW1 &

ASW2)

Table 1.3 lists the parameters and averaged testing results for the Dromore River.

The river water was sampled and tested once per month between January and

December 2010 to be compliant with condition 6.7 and schedule 4 (iii) of the

license. See Appendix 1 for results of the Biological Assessment of the Dromore

River.

Table 1.3

Parameters Frequency

ASW1:

Upstream

ASW2:

Downstream

Annual Average Annual Average

Jan - Dec

2010 Jan - Dec 2010

PH (Range) Monthly 7.70 7.65

Suspended

Solids (mg/l) Monthly 8.19 8.98

BOD (mg/l) Monthly 1.25 1.27

Total

Ammonia (as

N) (mg/l) Monthly 0.09 0.08

Total

Phosphorus

(as P) (mg/l) Monthly 0.27 0.30

Total

Nitrogen

(mg/l) Monthly 2.06 2.28

Nitrates (as

N) (mg/l) Monthly 1.08 0.93

Fats, Oils,

Grease

(mg/l) Monthly <1 <1


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Biotic Index Bi-annually 3-4 3-4

Table 1.3: Dromore River 2010 upstream and downstream of emission discharge points (ASW1 & ASW2)

1.4.5 Dromore River Flow

Flow in the Dromore River is measured at a point approximately 5m upstream of

the weir beside the River Pump House, and recorded daily except during shutdown

periods. Table 1.4 & 1.5 details the average daily flow in the river during each

month in 2010 to show compliance with condition 9.2.1 of the license.

Table 1.4

Flows Water taken

from river

Effluent to

treatment

plant

Treated

Effluent

to River

Treated

Effluent to

River

Average Daily flow

(m³/day)

m³/day m³/day m³/day m³/hr

License Limit 2000 83

January 1535 1879 1675 70

February 1438 1787 1665 69

March 1399 1613 1633 68

April 1566 1617 1654 69

May 1456 1647 1636 68

June 1365 1578 1569 65

July 1292 1579 1540 64

August 1471 1628 1618 67

September 1337 1611 1601 67

October 1604 1727 1650 69

Nov 1337 1497 1516 63

Dec 1494 1720 1613 67

Annual average per

day (m³) for 2010 1441 1657 1614 67.25

Table 1.4: 2010 Averaged water taken from and discharged to the Dromore river


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Table 1.5

Month

Average River Flow

(m3/day) Month

Average River Flow

(m3/day)

January 1040962 July <14,500 * Flow augmented

February 344978 August 33741

March 52176

September 107445

April 644873 October 332771

May <14,500 *Flow augmented November 1857970

June <14,500 * Flow augmented December 205314

Table 1.5: 2010 Averaged Monthly Flows in the Dromore River

1.4.6 Dromore Lake Level

Condition 9.2.2 must be agreed with the fisheries and the Monaghan Co Co. and

there must be a decision on the level of water in the Dromore Lake below which

pumping of lake water shall be prohibited. A suitable location and method of

monitoring shall also be agreed and the lake level shall be continuously monitored.

In the event that the lake level falls below the agreed level, the licensee shall

cease the discharge of effluent to the Dromore River.

Current practice: Based on O’Neill’s report, a level at which pumping should stop

was agreed at 0.38 m below the level when river flows reach 14500 m3 /day.

Readings are taken from the staff gauge at the edge of the lake.

1.4.7 Weir Management

The licensee shall agree proposals with the Northern Regional Fisheries Board for

improved management and alteration of the weir that are considered necessary to

facilitate the safe passage of fish. A report on the proposed works was issued to

the Board and is still waiting a decision.


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1.4.8 Sludge Waste Analysis

Analysis of sludge from the WWTP was carried out in January and November 2010

by Bord na Mona Environmental Ltd. The summary results are provided in Table 1.6.

Table 1.6

Parameter 2010 Average

% Dry Matter 21

TKN (mg/kg) 17580

Total Potassium

(mg/g) 0.6

Total Phosphorus

(mg/g) 1.93

Table 1.6: Waste Sludge Analysis Results 2010


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1.4.9 Groundwater Monitoring

F.J Coyle & Associates were commissioned by AIC to undertake an environmental assessment of

the quality of groundwater in August 2010. The results of the groundwater monitoring are

displayed in table 1.7 and the full report can be found as an attachment. There is No significant

increase in groundwater measured parameters in comparison to 2009 analysis.

Table 1.7

Parameter GW1 GW2 GW3

PH 7.17 7.59 7.45

COD (mg/l) 12 <10.00 <10.00

Potassium

(mg/l)

2.8 2.36 1.87

Sodium (mg/l) 108 48.2 27.1

Magnesium

(mg/l)

17 22 14

Calcium (mg/l) 191 84.7 115

Chloride (mg/l) 221 18.2 23.3

Sulphate (mg/l) 205 10.9 8.52

Major Anions

(mg/l )

16.49 8.01 8

Major Cations

(mg/l)

16.48 8.29 8.19

Total

Hydrocarbons

(ug/l)

<35.25 <35.25 <35.25

Total Petroleum

Hydrocarbons

(ug/l)

<5.46 <5.46 <5.46

Coliforms

(Faecal)

(CFU/100ml)

<1 <1 <1

Coliforms

(Total)

(CFU/100ml) <1 13 <1

Table 1.7: Groundwater Monitoring Results 2010


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1.5 Air Emissions Monitoring Data

Abbott Ireland holds a GHG-Permit (GHG-099). This is reported to the EPA in a

separate document. There are three licensed emission points to the atmosphere

from the Boiler House (A1-1, A1-2, A1-3), and two from the Dryer Tower Roof (A2-1

& A2-2). Full air Monitoring reports are available for viewing at the site.

1.5.1 Boilers – A1-1, A1-2 & A1-3

F.J Coyle & Associates carry out stack loss monitoring biannually. Results are

presented in Table 1.8 below. Results obtained were within their respective license

limits.

Table 1.8

Parameter A1-1 A1-2 A1-3 Emission

Limit

Value

Flow rate

(m3/hr) 12,406 11,485 11,765* 43,632

Sulphur

Dioxide

(mg/ m3) 101 69 85* 350

Nitrogen

Oxides

(mg/ m3 as

NO2) 105 127 116* 225

Dust

(mg/Nm3) 6.38 3 5* 50

CO

(mg/m3) 28.1 28 28* N/A

Table 1.8: Boiler Emissions 2010

* Note: A1-3 emissions have been averaged from A1-1 and A1-2 results for the purpose

of PRTR reporting. Boiler A1-3 was down during monitoring times.


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1.5.2 Dryers – A2-1& A2-2

A2-1 & A2-2 were tested four times in 2010. The average test results are presented

in Table 1.9 and are all below the emission limit values.

Table 1.9

Parameter Emission Value Emission Limit Value

A2-1

Volumetric flow rate

(m3/hr)

102,912 150,840

Average loss: Dust

mass flow rate

(kg/hr)

0.025

N/A

Dust (mg/Nm3) 3.5

20 mg/m3 (at mass flows >

0.2 kg/h), 150 mg/m3 (at

mass flows ≤ 0.2 kg/h)

A2-2

Volumetric flow rate

(m3/hr)

131,079

154,166

Average loss: Dust

mass flow rate

(kg/hr)

0.037

N/A

Dust (mg/Nm3) 3.2

20 mg/m3 (at mass flows >

0.2 kg/h), 150 mg/m3 (at

mass flows ≤ 0.2 kg/h)

Table 1.9: Dryer Emissions 2010 Summary

1.6 IPPC License Exceedences

There were two IPPC License exceedences in 2010:

1. Emission Point SW2 exceeded its Emission Limit Values for Chlorine,

Suspended Solids, Molybdate Reactive Phosphate (as P) and Total

Phosphorous (January 2010). Extreme cold weather caused pipes to freeze

and affected the sites Waste Water Treatment Plant. Lines have been

repaired and lagged.

2. Complaint from Fisheries regarding visual evidence of fungus at SW1

Emission point (June 2010). Similac condensate was and is currently

diverted to the sites Waste Water Treatment Plant. Abbott are proposing

the use of a TOC analyzer to be put in place at the Evaporator which will

divert should carry over occur.


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1.7 Noise Survey

An environmental noise survey was carried out by Project Management Ltd for

Abbott Ireland Cootehill (AIC) on May 2010 to establish if the noise levels at noise

sensitive locations in the vicinity of AIC are in accordance with Condition 8 of the

facility’s IPPC license. The environmental noise measurement results for the

daytime and night-time noise monitoring periods at locations NSL1, NSL2, NSL4 and

NSL5 are reported in Table 1.10 and Table 1.11. From the noise survey results it can

be seen that the noise levels attributable to the Abbott facility are generally low

and the primary noise contributors at all locations are local traffic and other human

activities.

Table 1.10

Location

No.

Description

NSL 1 Kearns Residence to the north west of the site -Reading

was taken in the back garden of Kearns. The Abbott

plant was visible from this location

NSL 2 O’Brien’s Residence to the west of the plant – Reading

was taken in back garden of O’Brien’s. Abbott plant was

visible from this location.

NSL 3 Bellamont House- Situated North East of the Abbott

plant. Reading was taken from the front of the house.

Abbott plant was not visible from this location

NSL 4 Amenity Park – to south of site. Reading was taken on

green area facing Abbott Plant. Abbott plant was visible

from this location

NSL 5 Margaret's Lane – to north of the site. Reading was

taken at the front gate of the house. Abbott plant was

not visible from this location.

Table 1.10: Noise Measurement Locations

1.7.1 Results

Under Conditions 8.3 & 8.4 of the IPPC License activities on-site must not give rise

to noise levels at the noise sensitive locations in excess of 55dB(A) (LAeq, 15 min)

during the day and 45dB(A) (LAeq, 15 min) at night. Condition 3.4 Noise also states

the following;

“3.4.1 Noise from the activity shall not give rise to sound pressure levels (Leq, 15) measured at noise sensitive locations which exceed the limit value(s) by greater than

2 dB(A).” In addition there must be no clearly audible tonal component or impulsive

component in the noise emission from the activity at any noise sensitive location.

NSL1: Monitoring location NSL1 is located to the north west of the Abbott facility.

Monitoring was conducted from the back garden of the house, from which the

Abbott plant is visible. The dominant noise source during the course of the day time

survey was birdsong. The LAeq, 30 min day time value recorded at this location was


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47 dB(A), a reduction of 13 dB(A) from the previous years survey results. The likely

reason for this reduction is due to the previous survey monitoring, having to be

taking on the roadside due to access restrictions. The corresponding noise

measurement during the night time survey was 40 dB(A). Therefore, the day time

measurement did not exceed the 57 dB(A) limit and the night time noise recorded

was inline with the 47 dB(A) limits.

NSL2: Monitoring location NSL2 is located to the west of the Abbott facility in the

back garden of the O’Brien residence. The dominant noise source during the course

of the day time and night time surveys was local traffic noise. The LAeq, 30 min day

time value recorded at this location was 52 dB(A). The corresponding noise

measurement during the night time survey was 49 dB(A). Therefore, the day time

measurement was below the 57 dB(A) limit and the night time noise recorded

exceeded the 47 dB(A) limit.

NSL3: Monitoring location NSL3 is located to the north east of the Abbott facility

in the Bellmount Estate and the monitoring was conducted at the front of the

house. The dominant noise source during the course of the day time was Trees

rustling in breeze. The LAeq, 30 min day time value recorded at this location was 41

dB(A). The corresponding noise measurement during the night time survey was 30

dB(A). Therefore, the day time measurement was below the 57 dB(A) limit and the

night time noise recorded was inline with the 47 dB(A) limit.

NSL4: Monitoring location NSL4 is located to the south of the Abbott facility at

the Amenity Park. The dominant noise source during the course of the day time and

night time surveys was local traffic, however the Abbott facility was clearly audible

for both the day time and night time surveys. The LAeq, 30 min day time value

recorded at this location was 54 dB(A). The corresponding noise measurement

during the night time survey was 51 dB(A). Therefore, the day time measurement

was below the 57 dB(A) limit and the night time noise recorded exceeded the 47

dB(A) limit.

Night Time

Local traffic was the major noise contributor at this location. Plant noise from

Abbott was also audible at this location. However, the Amenity Park is not utilised

after 10 pm therefore the night-time reading is not applicable at this location.

Since the plant operations are relatively constant it is considered that the LA90

values are a reasonable representation of plant noise contribution at this monitoring

location. The LA90 was 46 dB(A) which gives a more accurate picture of background

continuous noise and is below the EPA night time noise limit.

NSL5: Monitoring location NSL5 is located to the North of the Abbott facility

along a minor road known locally as Margaret’s Lane. The dominant noise source

during the course of the day time and night time surveys was local traffic and

rustling plant life. The LAeq, 30 min day time value recorded at this location was 53

dB(A). The corresponding noise measurement during the night time survey was 37

dB(A). Therefore, the day time measurement was below the 57 dB(A) limit and the

night time noise recorded was below the 47 dB(A) limit.


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Table 1.11

Location

No.

LAeq,

Daytime

Noise Limit

Daytime

LAeq, Night-

time

Noise Limit Night

time

NSL 1 55dB(A) 40 45dB(A)

NSL 2 55dB(A) 49 45dB(A)

NSL 3 41 55dB(A) 30 45dB(A)

NSL 4 54 55dB(A) 51 45dB(A)

NSL 5 53 55dB(A) 37 45dB(A)

Table 1.11: Noise Monitoring Results for Noise Sensitive Locations

Conclusion

From the noise survey results it can be seen that the noise levels attributable to the

Abbott facility are generally low and the primary noise contributors at all locations are

local traffic and other human activities. It is concluded that elevated levels may be

directly attributed to road traffic passing along the local roads which border the

southern site boundary and the minor roads to the north eastern side of the site. The

tonal analysis results in Table 4.1 and 4.2 in the full attached report indicate that tonal

noise was detected. As the tonal noise results vary at each location, it is unlikely that

the tonal noise detected results from site activities. No Abbott facility-related tonal or

impulsive noises were audible during the monitoring periods. No complaints in relation to

noise emissions have been received by Abbott personnel for the past year. Given the

above it is considered that Conditions 8.3 and 8.4 of the site’s IPPC licence are being

met.

1.8 Pollution Release & Transfer Register 2010

The aim of the PRTR is to make information more available to the public on

pollutant emissions and waste transfers from a range of industrial sectors.

1.8.1 Waste Management Record 2010

Annual waste arising for 2010 is summarised in Table 1.12 and Table 1.13 below.

Records for hazardous waste shipments sent off-site including waste contractor

documentation, TFS (Transfrontier Shipment) forms and C1 Consignment forms are

held on site and are available for viewing. All invoices for non-hazardous waste

collection are held by AIC Finance Department.


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1.8.1.1 Annual Hazardous Waste Arising 2010

Table 1.12

Waste Description EWC

Code

Quantity Transporter Further

Treatment

Recovery,

reuse or

recycling

Final Disposal

Tonnes/Year

2010

(Method,

Location &

Undertaker)

(Method,

Location &

Undertaker)

(Method, Location &

Undertaker)

Fluorescent Tubes 16 02 13 0.39

Irish Lamp

Recycling Co.

Ltd.

N/A Recycled off-

site by Irish

Lamp Recycling

Co. Ltd.

N/A

Waste

Collection

Permit:

MH2001/101C

issued by Meath

Co. Co.

Waste Facility

Permit No.

02/2000A

issued by

Kildare Co. Co.

Waste Oil

(Oil/Water Mix

with a high volume

of water as rain

water in bunds)

13 02 05 6.34

Enva Ireland,

Portlaoise

N/A Recovered off-

site by Enva,

Portlaoise

N/A

WCP:

MH2001/107C

issued by Meath

Co. Co.

Facility IPPC

License No. 472

issued by EPA


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Waste Description EWC

Code


Treatment

Recovery,

reuse or

recycling

Final Disposal

Tonnes/Year

2010

(Method,

Location &

Undertaker)

(Method,

Location &

Undertaker)

(Method, Location &

Undertaker)

Waste Electrical &

Electronic

Equipment

20 01

21

0.58

Irish Lamp

Recycling Co.

Ltd.

N/A Recycled off-

site by Irish

Lamp Recycling

Co. Ltd.

N/A

Waste

Collection

Permit:

MH2001/101C

issued by

Meath Co. Co.

Waste Facility

Permit No.

02/2000A

issued by

Kildare Co. Co.

Batteries 20 01 33 0.05

Irish Lamp

Recycling Co.

Ltd.

N/A Recycled off-

site by Irish

Lamp Recycling

Co. Ltd.

N/A

Waste

Collection

Permit:

MH2001/101C

issued by

Meath Co. Co.

Waste Facility

Permit No.

02/2000A

issued by

Kildare Co. Co.

Total Lab Waste

by Indaver &

Ammonia Removal

See

PRTR

10.0

Indaver

Ireland

N/A N/A Incineration (AVG,

Hamburg) Waste Permit

B01V50013 B01CA0012


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by South Coast

Transport

Appendix

4

B01BA0286,Borsignstrasse

2,2,Hamburg,22113,Germany

Medical waste

18 01 03

0.03

SRCL Limited

Waste

Collection

Permit

MH2001/79D;

N/A N/A SRCL Ltd., 430 Beech Road,

Western Industrial Estate,

Naas, Road, Dublin 12.

Waste License: 55-2 issued

by EPA

Table 1.12 Annual Hazardous Waste Arising 2010


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1.8.1.2 Annual Non-Hazardous Waste Arising 2010

Table 1.13

Waste

Description

EWC

Code


Treatment

Recovery, reuse or

recycling

Final Disposal

Tonnes/Year

2010

(Method,

Location &

Undertaker)

(Method, Location &

Undertaker)

(Method,

Location &

Undertaker)

Cardboard but

contains

approx. 1%

office paper

15 01 01 157.67

Cavan Waste Disposal

Ltd. (Oxigen).

Compacted &

Baled on-site

by AIC

Transported to

Oxigen Ballymount in

Dublin for recovery

N/A

Waste Collection Permit:

MH/2001/37D issued

by Meath Co. Co.

Waste License: 207-1

issued by EPA.

Printer

Cartridges

20 01

28

0.07

Hyland Transport

N/A Jack & Jill

Foundation (Folamh)

N/A

WCP/MH/202/23C


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Waste

Description

EWC

Code


Treatment

Recovery, reuse

or recycling

Final Disposal

Tonnes/Year

2010

(Method,

Location &

Undertaker)

(Method,

Location &

Undertaker)

(Method, Location

& Undertaker)

Plastic 15 01 02 57.06 Cavan Waste Disposal

Ltd. (Oxigen)

Compacted &

Baled on-site by

AIC

Mixed plastic is

sent to a plastic

processing plant

in Cootehill

namely Retch

Processing

N/A

Waste Collection

Permit: MH/2001/37D

issued by Meath Co. Co.

Waste License:

207-1 issued by

EPA.

Steel Packaging

(Empty cans)

15 01 04 71.66 Cavan Waste Disposal

Ltd. (Oxigen)

Compacted &

Baled on-site by

AIC

This is

transported to

Clearway Disposal

Ltd in Portadown,

Co. Armagh for

recovery.

N/A

Waste Collection

Permit: MH/2001/37D


License

LN/09/29 issued

by NIEA

General landfill

waste

(Compactor

Waste)


Ltd. (Oxigen)

Compacted on-

site by AIC

N/A The non

recyclables

fractions are sent

for disposal to

Various Landfill


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Waste Collection

Permit: MH/2001/37D


Waste License:

Scotch Corner

Landfill (Reg No.

W0020-02 ),

Whiteriver

Landfill (WO060-

03), or Derryclure

Landfill,Co.Offaly

(W0029-04).

Mixed

Recyclables


Ltd.,WCP:

MH/2001/37D issued

by Meath County Coucil

N/A Cavan Waste

Disposal; Waste

Licence No. 207-1

issued by EPA

N/A

Total Waste Veg

Oil

20 01 26 0.7 Agri-Energy

WCP: MH2006/097/B


N/A Recovered off-

site by Sanders

Products

(Liverpool) Ltd

(Part of Agri

Energy Ltd),

License

Reference No:

EAWML/50352

Facility IPPC

License No. 47-2

issued by EPA

http://www.epa.ie/terminalfour/waste/waste-view.jsp?regno=W0020-02%20%20


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Soil and Stones 17 05 04 16.98 Cavan Waste Disposal

Ltd.

WCP: MH/2001/37D

issued by Meath County

Coucil

Cavan Waste

Disposal Ltd.,

Killygarry

Industrial Estate,

Cavan ,Co Cavan,

Ireland; Waste

Licence No. 207-1

issued by EPA

Process Waste/

Tailings

02 05 01 1506.28 Dan Dennehy, Enfield N/A Reused off-site N/A

Dan Dennehy,

Enfield


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Waste

Description

EWC

Code


Treatment

Recovery, reuse or recycling Final Disposal

Tonnes/Year

2010

(Method,

Location &

Undertaker)

(Method, Location & Undertaker) (Method,

Location &

Undertaker)

Waste

sludge

02 05

02

648.74 Clearpower Ltd WCP:

MH2005/89C

Exomex Ireland

Ltd., t/a

McElvaney’s

Waste &

Recycling

Effluent

Treatment

Plant

Transported to Strains where it is

composted before being used in

agriculture sector WFP-MN-08-0025-

01

N/A

Transported to approved landbank for

spreading as soil nutrient

N/A

Table 1.13: Annual Non-Hazardous Waste Arising 2010

Abbott Ireland - Cootehill Annual Environment Report 2010 March 2011

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1.8.2 Pollution Emissions Register (PER) Report 2010

The PRTR for 2010 is shown below. The European Pollutant Release and Transfer

Register (E-PRTR) is an inventory of pollutant emissions from industry and other

sources across Europe to comply with the European Communities (European

Pollutant Release and Transfer Register) Regulations 2007 9S.I. No. 123 of

2007).

A review was carried out of the PRTR list of 91 specified pollutants (Annex 2 of

the Regulation). Below is a list of the parameters included in the E-PRTR list and

currently tracked and reported to the EPA in the sites Annual environmental

report.

Carbon Dioxide

Ammonia (NH3)

Carbon monoxide

Nitrogen oxides (NOX/NO2)

Sulphur oxides (SOX/SO2)

Total nitrogen

Total phosphorus

Procedures are in place to quantify all deliberate, accidental, routine and non-

routine releases to air, water or land, irrespective of the PRTR threshold and

arrangements will be made to quantify all transfers of hazardous & non-

hazardous wastes.

See Appendix 4 for AICs Pollution Release & Transfer Register 2010.

1.8.2.1 Annual Refrigerant Emissions

Ammonia is used as a site refrigerant within a closed system, which has been

fitted with low leak equipment and valves to prevent egress of ammonia from it.

Gas cylinders of ammonia are stored in the refrigeration area for topping up

the system if necessary. There was no loss or leak of ammonia from the system

during 2010. Therefore fugitive emissions of refrigerant ammonia were zero in

2010.

1.8.2.2 Annual CO2 Emissions

CO2 is produced during the combustion of diesel and LPG in the boilers (and the

emergency generators when in use). Purchased CO2 is also used in the site’s

product packaging process.

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The volume of CO2 emitted from the boilers can be calculated based on volume

of fuel used, its calorific value and the combustion efficiency of the boilers.

The data required for the CO2 mass balance are outlined in Table 1.14.

Table 1.14

Diesel LPG

Purchased 2010 (litres) 9,530,034

5536.7

Total Consumed (tonnes) 8211.08

2.80

Net Calorific Value

(tonnes)

0.04331 0.04716

Emission Factor for 100%

oxidation (tonnes CO2

produced per TJ)

73.3 63.7

Oxidation Factor 1 1

CO2 produced (tonnes) 26,067 8.43

Table 1.14: CO2 Combustion Emissions Data

Therefore total CO2 produced in 2010 as a result of combustion is 26,076

tonnes. Since none of it is recovered this is also the figure for emissions of CO2

to the atmosphere as a result of combustion on-site. This is reported to the

EPA via the Emission Trading Scheme.

Packaging CO2

A mixture of CO2 and N2 is used in the product packaging process to fill the head

space of the packed product.

The amount of CO2 used in the packaging process in 2010 was 98.8 tonnes. Losses

of the gas mixture of CO2 and N2 used in the packaging process are not

monitored. However regardless of the extent of losses of CO2 in the packaging

process these are insignificant in comparison with the CO2 emissions from the

combustion process on site, as outlined above.

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Nitrogen emissions in effluent and solid waste arise from two main sources:

nitric acid used in the CIP system and nitrogen in residual/waste food products.

Both of these nitrogen sources end up in the effluent treatment plant leading to

nitrogen in the final effluent and the sludge waste.

The data required to carry the nitrogen mass balance are outlined in Table 1.15.

Table 1.15

Nitrogen Inputs 2010

Nitric Acid (60% conc) Usage (tonnes) 227

Nitrogen Outputs 2010

Quantity of Final Effluent Produced with average N

content of 2.5 mg/l (m3)

522,301

Total N content of Final Effluent (tonnes/year) 1.1

Quantity of Sludge Produced (tonnes) 649

TKN content of Sludge (tonnes/year) 5.5

Note: The % dry solids of sludge and the TKN concentrations in the sludge have been approximated as these values vary considerably over time.

Table 1.15: Nitrogen Emissions Data

1.9 Energy Consumption

1.9.1 Fuel/electricity Consumption

The annual energy and water consumption are summarised in Tables 1.16 and 1.17

respectively.

Table 1.16

Item Quantity

Diesel 8211 Tonnes

LPG 2.8 Tonnes

Electricity 19,091,712.07 kw/hrs

Table 1.16: Annual Energy Consumption 2010


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1.9.2 Water Consumption

Table 1.17

Water from River (m3) Effluent to River (m3)

January 41435 45225

February 40267 46607

March 43375 50618

April 46979 49609

May 45143 50705

June 40937 47058

July 18083 21565

August 33824 37203

September 40095 48033

October 49710 51152

November 40109 45492

December 28388 29034

Table 1.17: Dromore River Water Consumption and Return 2010

1.10 Environmental Incidents and Complaints

There was two IPPC license complaints in 2010. Please find a summary below.

1. Following a Fisheries Inspection on the 14th of June a letter was issued which

stated the final discharge appeared brownish in colour and there appeared to

be evidence of fungus in the final effluent discharge pipe. The site’s Waste

Water Treatment Plant had operational issues due to extreme cold weather the

ferric sulphate lines and sand filters were affected. This caused an exceedence

to the sites IPPCL on 13th of January which was communicated to the EPA and

Fisheries. The brownish colour of discharge was due to ferric sulphate dosing

of the effluent to reduce phosphate levels. Maintenance work was carried out

for such future extreme cold weather occurrences. The site inspected the

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2. Complaint from Fisheries regarding visual evidence of fungus at SW1 Emission

point (June 2010). Similac condensate was and is currently diverted to the sites

Waste Water Treatment Plant. Abbott are proposing the use of a TOC

analyzer to be put in place at the Evaporator which will divert should carry over

occur.

2. MANAGEMENT OF THE ACTIVITY

2.1 Introduction

As part of the Environmental Management Programme a review of the sites

objectives and targets was undertaken in January 2011. A summary of the status of

actions carried out in 2010, are documented in the sites Environmental Objectives &

Targets.

2.2 Environmental Management Programme

In 2010 two external audits of the sites ISO14001 Environmental Management

System was carried out. This resulted in the site receiving no non-compliances. The

site was also certified to IS EN 16001 Energy Management Standard following an

external audit in May 2010. See Appendix 5 for a full list of our Environmental

Objectives & Targets for 2010 and 2011.

2.2.1 Bund Integrity Assessment Report

The first bund integrity assessment was carried out on behalf of AIC by PM Ltd

and the resulting report was submitted to the Agency in 2005. Priority actions

recommended in the report were undertaken.

Three years after the first bund integrity assessment a second assessment was

carried out in December 2008 as required by AIC IPPC License. The priority actions

have been closed out and communicated to the EPA in 2010 by the site. Please find a

summary of the action items from the 2008 report in Table 3 below. A bund

assessment is planned for 2011.

Table 3.1

Source Date

NC

/

O Details of N/C or O

Corrective

Action to be

taken

Corrective

Action

performed

Respo

nsible

Person

Complet-

ion Date


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Decemb

er 2008

Bund

Assess

ment

08/12/

2008 O

Bund 01 Ensure

containment for ring main

diesel pump day tank in

River Pump House (Fig. 1.8)

with respect to potential

egress from Pump House

door in event of loss of

tank integrity. Bund oils

stored inside door of Pump

House (Fig. 1.9)

Investigate

and confirm

bund 01

containment.

Obtain sump

pallets for

chemicals

stored in the

pumphouse

Bund 01

reinspected -

containment

sufficient &

sump pallet

now in place.

Darryl

Flint /

Petrina

Ashfor

d Oct-09

Decemb

er 2008

Bund

Assess

ment

08/12/

2008 O

Bund 02 Determine

purpose & endpoint of pipe

in bund (Fig. 2.6).

Determine

and confirm.

Confirned

Darryl

Flint /

Petrina

Ashfor

d Oct-09

Decemb

er 2008

Bund

Assess

ment

08/12/

2008 O

Bund 03 & 04 Check exact

drainage route of ground

area around bunds. If area

drains to effluent plant the

bunding is not critical and no

further action is required.

If area drains to surface

water the bunding is critical

and requires cleaning and

re-inspection.

Investigate

and confirm.

Area drains to

effluent plant

therefore the

bunding is not

critical

Darryl

Flint /

Petrina

Ashfor

d Oct-09

Decemb

er 2008

Bund

Assess

ment

08/12/

2008 O

Bund 07 Pump out standing

water from old tank outlet

points & re-inspect this area

of the bund. Concreting in

these areas may need

improvement. Address all

potential cracks/joints in

bund wall.

Pump out and

assess. Carry

out

identified

maintenance.

Pumped out,

No

maintenance

necessary

Darryl

Flint /

Petrina

Ashfor

d Apr-10


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Decemb

er 2008

Bund

Assess

ment

08/12/

2008 O

Bund 11 & 12 Clean out

Bund 11 and re-inspect. If

condition is not satisfactory

take remedial action and

then hydrostatically test.

Ensure cable points are

sealed as soon as possible.

Provide drain blocker in

diesel tanker unloading area.

Clean out Bund

11 and re-

inspect, take

remedial

action and

then

hydrostatically

test. Ensure

cable points

are sealed as

soon as

possible.

Provide drain

blocker in

diesel tanker

unloading area.

Yes bund 11

hydrostatically

tested, sand

blasted, lined

and sealed.

Drain blocker

now inplace in

the diesel

tanker

unloading area.

Darryl

Flint /

Petrina

Ashfor

d Jan-10

Decemb

er 2008

Bund

Assess

ment

08/12/

2008 O

Bund 13 Clean out bund &

hydrostatically test when it

is next emptied.

Clean out &

hydrostatically

test.

tested - No

maintenance

necessary

Darryl

Flint /

Petrina

Ashfor

d Apr-10

Decemb

er 2008

Bund

Assess

ment

08/12/

2008 O

Bund 14 & 15 Label

appropriately the contents

of tank on Bund 15. IBC on

ground between these bunds

– partially filled with brown

liquid (Fig. 14.2). Requires

bunding or disposal.

Label contents

of tank on

Bund 15. IBC

on ground

between these

bunds –

dispose of

brown liquid

Bund 15

labelled & IBC

content

disposed of.

Darryl

Flint /

Petrina

Ashfor

d Oct-09

Decemb

er 2008

Bund

Assess

ment

08/12/

2008 O

Bund 16 & 17 Clean out

bunds and re-inspect. If

condition is not satisfactory

take remedial action and

then hydrostatically test.

Clean out

bunds and re-

inspect. If

condition is

not

satisfactory

take remedial

action and

then

hydrostatically

test.

Cleaned out

and

reinspected,

condition is

satisfactory

Darryl

Flint /

Petrina

Ashfor

d Apr-10


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Decemb

er 2008

Bund

Assess

ment

08/12/

2008 O

Bund 20 Provide sump

pallets for remaining

chemicals not already

stored in Chemstores. This

eliminates the need for this

concrete area to be

maintained as a bund.

Provide sump

pallets for

remaining

chemicals not

already stored

in Chemstores.

Sump pallets

provided and

in place.

Darryl

Flint /

Petrina

Ashfor

d Oct-09

Table 3.1: December 2008 Bund Assessment Priority Actions

3. TANK AND PIPELINE TESTING AND INSPECTION

Flanges and valves of above-ground pipes without containment are inspected weekly

and findings recorded. All underground pipelines are double lined. McBreen

Environmental was commissioned in August 2009 to carry out a survey of the sites

underground pipes. The majority of the pipes have been surveyed and priority

actions closed out. Findings from the survey are being managed by AIC Engineering

& EHS Departments. Please refer to Appendix 6 for summary report of the

Underground Pipe Survey. Full reports of the survey are held at the site.

4. LICENSE SPECIFIC REPORTS

The following reports are included as Attachments to this report:

Attachment 1 Dromore River

Biological Assessment

Report

Attachment 2 Groundwater

Monitoring Report

Attachment 3 Annual Noise Survey


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Attachment 4 E-PRTR

Attachment 5 EMP

Attachment 6 Underground Pipe

Survey Summary

Report


ATTACHMENT 1

BIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF DROMORE RIVER


ATTACHMENT 2

GROUNDWATER MONITORING REPORT 2010

Abbott Ireland - Cootehill Annual Environment Report 2010 31st March 2011

ATTACHMENT 3

ANNUAL NOISE SURVEY


ATTACHMENT 4

POLLUTION RELEASE & TRANSFER REGISTER 2010


ATTACHMENT 5

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAMME 2010/2011


ATTACHMENT 6

Underground Pipe Survey Report

F.J. Coyle & Associates Abbott Ireland Limited

Environmental Consultants

1

F.J. Coyle & Associates

Civil & Environmental

Consultants

Client Abbott Ireland Ltd.

Project Title Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Licence Requirements for Emissions to Surface Water

Document Title Freshwater Macro invertebrate Assessment on Dromore River, Cootehill, Co. Cavan

Document No.

This Document Comprises

DCS TOC Text List of Tables List of Figures No. of

Appendices

X X

Rev. Status Author(s) Reviewed By Approved By Office of Origin Issue Date

FINAL CF/BOC FC F.J.C. Monaghan 18

th January 2011



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Table of Contents

1. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 3

2. Methodology ...................................................................................................... 3

2.1 The Biological River Quality Classification System (Q-Scheme) ................ 3

3. Results .............................................................................................................. 4

4. Discussion ......................................................................................................... 6

5. References ........................................................................................................ 7

List of Tables

Table 1: Table showing Biotic Index scoring system for the Q-Scheme ..................... 4

Table 2: Biotic Index results for the Dromore River kick samples .............................. 4

Table 3: Station 1 (Upstream) species list ................................................................. 5

Table 4: Station 2 (Downstream) species list ............................................................. 5



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1. Introduction

FJ Coyle & Associates was commissioned by Abbott Ireland to perform a freshwater

biological assessment on the Dromore River, Cootehill, Co. Cavan upstream and

downstream of an outfall situated at its nutritional processing facility. This assessment was

carried out as part of their IPPC licence agreement. Kick samples were taken on the 15 th of

December 2010 above and below the specified outfall to obtain live macro invertebrate

samples for analysis. These samples were used to apply a water quality rating to the

Dromore River using The Biological River Classification System (Q-Scheme).

2. Methodology

Sampling was carried out on the Dromore River on the 15th of December 2010. Two sites

were selected for this assessment, one above the specified outfall (hereafter referred to as

Station 1) and one below (hereafter referred to as Station 2) to illustrate any differences in

river water quality before and after the introduction of effluent from the outfall pipe.

The two minute travelling kick method was employed to collect samples of macro

invertebrates for analysis. This involved placing a hand net of mesh size 500µm in the river,

facing upstream, and disturbing the river bed in front of the net mouth. The sampler then

moved in a diagonal direction upstream to ensure that different micro-habitats were included

in the sample. The kick method dislodges macro invertebrates from the substrates and

submerged plant material. This was continued for approximately two minutes and the

resulting sample was transferred from the net to a plastic bucket and fixed using a 70%

ethanol solution.

The samples were then transported to the AQUAFACT laboratories where the macro

invertebrates were removed and identified using stereoscopic microscopes and the

appropriate keys (see references) by a qualified freshwater taxonomist. The resulting

species list was then used to assign a Biotic Index value (Q-Value) to the Dromore River.

2.1 The Biological River Quality Classification System (Q-Scheme)



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The Biological River Quality Classification System (Q-Scheme) has been in use in Ireland

since 1971. It has undergone a number of modifications since then and has been included in

the Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water Quality Standards for Phosphorus)

Regulations, 1998.

For the purpose of this assessment, now carried out routinely by the EPA, benthic

invertebrates have been divided into five indicator groups according to tolerance of pollution,

particularly organic pollution.

In order to determine the biological quality of the river, the Q-scheme index is used whereby

the analyst assigns a Biotic Index value (Q-Value) based on macro invertebrate results. The

Biotic Index is a quality measurement for freshwater bodies that range from Q1 - Q5 with Q1

being of poorest quality and Q5 being pristine/ unpolluted (See. Table 1)

Table 1: Table showing Biotic Index scoring system for the Q-Scheme

Biotic Index Quality Status Quality Class

Q5, 4-5, 4 Unpolluted Class A

Q3-4 Slightly polluted Class B

Q3, 2-3 Moderately polluted Class C

Q2, 1-2, 1 Seriously polluted Class D

3. Results

The results of the analysis on Stations 1 and 2 are presented in Table 2 on the following

page:

Table 2: Biotic Index results for the Dromore River kick samples

Station Biotic Index

Assigned

Quality Status Quality Class

1 Q3-4 Slightly Polluted B

2 Q3-4 Slightly Polluted B

When analysed, each station gave a Biotic Index score of Q3-4 which indicates that the

Dromore River suffers from slight pollution. This status is considered acceptable although

any deterioration in water quality should be avoided.



5

The species lists populated from the samples taken at Stations 1 or 2 are given in tables 3

and 4 below:

Table 3: Station 1 (Upstream) species list

Species Numbers

Gammarus pulex 50

Asellus aquaticus 71

Pyrrhosoma nymphula 6

Halesus radiatus 15

Hydrazoa sp. 5

Triclad sp. 4

Enallagma cyathigerum 1

Bithynia tentaculata 5

Unidentified beetle larvae 1

Cladocera sp. 3

Hagennella clathrata 3

Caenis robusta 1

Physa fontanalis 8

Pisidium nitidum 1

Chironomid sp. 4

Pisidium sp. 1

Daphnia sp. 1

Haplotaxis gordioides 1

Dipteran larvae 1

Sericostoma personatum 2

Pisidium personatum 2

Anisus spirorbis 1

Pisidium subtruncatum 1

Table 4: Station 2 (Downstream) species list

Species Numbers

Asellus aquaticus 358

Gammarus duebeni 40

Triclad sp. 58

Helobdella stagnalis 5



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Gammarus pulex 41

Simulium sp. larva 21

Porifera sp. 1

Chironomid sp. 50

Hydrazoa sp. 9

Caenis robusta 4

Polycentropus irroratus 113

Polycentropus flavomaculatus 55

Pyrrhosoma nymphula 2

Tipula sp. 1

Halesus radiatus 3

Bithynia tentaculata 1

Sericostoma personatum 4

Hydropsyche angustipennis 6

Gyrinidae larva 1

Haplotaxis gordioides 2

Anodonta anatina 1

Dreisenna polymorpha 13

Notonecta glauca 2

Sigara lateralis 6

Oulimnius sp. 2

Unidentified beetle larva 1

Lumbriculus variegatus 6

Baetis atrebatinus 1

Haliplus fulvus 1

Gyraulus sp. 3

4. Discussion

The Biotic Index obtained at both Station 1 and Station 2 was Q3-4. This result falls into

the Class B category which indicates that the Dromore River is slightly polluted and of

unsatisfactory water quality.

This value is the same as the one obtained during a previous assessment by

AQUAFACT in 2008 which also yielded Q3-4. This indicates that there has been no

change to the overall quality of the river in the last two years.



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Considering the 2007 results obtained by AQUAFACT, then the river quality improved

from Q3 status to Q3-4 over the last three years.

As the results above and below the outfall pipe are the same, there is no reason to

believe that the effluent from the outfall pipe is having any significant effect on the river

system. If this were true, an observable depreciation in water quality would be recorded

in the area downstream from the outfall compared to the upstream area.

However it should be noted that several specimens of the invasive species Dreissena

polymorpha, the zebra mussel, have been recorded in the downstream section of the

river. This species has the ability to rapidly colonise areas which it is introduced to and

can out compete native fauna.

5. References

A.A. Savage and T.T. Macan, 1989. Adults of the British Hemiptera Heteroptera.

P.S. Croft, 1986. A key to the Major Groups of Freshwater Invertebrates.

J.M. Elliott, U.H. Humpesch and T.T. Macan, 1988. Larvae of the British Ephemeroptera.

A Key with Ecological Notes. Freshwater Biological Association No. 49

I.D. Wallace, B. Wallace and G.N. Philipson, 1990. A Key to the Case-Bearing Caddis

Larvae of Britain and Ireland. Freshwater Biological Association.

J.M. Edington and A.G. Hildrew, 1995. A Revised Key to the Caseless Caddis Larvae of

the British Isles – With notes on their Ecology. Freshwater Biological Association.

P. Ashe, J.P. O’Connor and D.A. Murray, 1998. A Checklist of Irish Aquatic Insects.

F.J. Coyle & Associates Abbott Ireland LTD Environmental Consultants

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Groundwater Quality 2010 1


Civil & Environmental Consultants

Client Abbott Ireland

Project Title Groundwater quality at Abbott Ireland, Dromore West, Cootehill, Co. Cavan .

Document Title Scope of Works for Assessment of Groundwater Quality for Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Licence (IPPC)

Document No.

DCS TOC Text List of Tables List of Figures No. of Appendices This Document

Comprises X X �� 2


Final CF FC F.J.C. Monaghan 18th January 2011



Project Team Mr. Conor Foy – B.Sc, M.Sc, IEMA



Table of Contents

Pg No. 1.0 Introduction 3 2.0 Methodology 3 2.1 Instrumentation Used 3 3.0 Results 4 Appendix i Certificate of analysis 6 Appendix ii Field monitoring records 17 Appendix iii Monitoring procedure 25



1.0 Introduction

The following report presents the results of the groundwater monitoring

carried out in the environs of the Abbott Ireland complex located Dromore

West, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. The monitoring was carried out on behalf of

Abbott Ireland, by FJ Coyle & Associates, to meet the conditions of the

Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Licence (IPPC) for Monitoring of

Emissions to Water. Monitoring was undertaken on the 11th of August 2010.

The aim of the study was to:

• Establish the groundwater quality at specific locations in the environs of

the complex

• Assess the environmental impact

• Where deemed necessary, specify appropriate measures for corrective

actions

2.0 Methodology

The monitoring involved the sampling of 3 monitoring boreholes, field

measurement of hydro-chemical parameters and subsequent laboratory

analysis of the samples taken. See appendix ii for monitoring procedure.

Field measurement of water hydrochemistry was carried out using a YSI 600

Xlm model hydrochemistry meter. Laboratory analysis of samples was carried

out by Eurofins Ireland Ltd, Finnabair Industrial Park, Dundalk, Co.

Louth.

2.1 Instrumentation used

The following instruments were used:

• Water level ‘Dip meter’

• Field hydrochemistry meter

• Peristaltic water pump

• MP1 submersible water pump

• Stainless steel water bailers



3.0 Results

Table 1.0 Monitoring results for groundwater boreholes 11/08/2010

Sample Location Id Code Parameter

GW01 GW02 GW03

pH Units 7.17

7.59

7.45

COD mg/l 12.00 <10.00 <10.00

Total Coliforms cfu/100ml <1

13

<1

Faecal Coliforms cfu/100ml <1

<1

<1

Major Anions mg/l 16.49

8.01

8.00

Major Cations mg/l 16.48

8.29

8.19

Total Hydrocarbons ug/l <35.25

<35.25

<35.25

Diesel Range Organics ug/l <5.46

<5.46

<5.46



Appendix i

Certificate of Analysis



Appendix ii

Monitoring Procedure

8

Groundwater Monitoring

Boreholes

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: • Hydrochemistry Meter • Monitoring Field sheet • Sample Containers • Labels • Container of de-ionized water • Dip Meter • MP1 Pump • Peristaltic Pump • Tubing

PRE-SAMPLING PROCEDURE:

1. Ensure Hydrochemistry Meter is calibrated for parameters to be

measured.

2. Ensure probe head is maintained in de-ionized water.

3. Ensure Peristaltic Pump battery is fully charged.

FIELD PROCEDURE:

1. Purge each borehole prior to sampling to ensure the removal of

stagnant water. Remove approximately 3 borehole volumes of

water from each borehole.

2. Rinse Sample Containers and Lids thoroughly in water to be

sampled and fill container. If necessary take duplicate samples.

3. Label Sample Containers with Date and Location Code.

9

4. Fix sample by adding 1-1.5 ml of Nitric Acid (to prevent metals

precipitating out of the sample).

5. Immerse Hydrochemistry Meter probe into borehole and allow for a

settling period. Record the required hydrochemical readings in the

monitoring fieldsheet. (Rinse the probe head in ionized water prior

to taking each reading).

POST FIELD PROCEDURE:

1. Send samples along with requisition Sheets for analysis to the

appropriate Laboratory.

2. Record Data into Report & file the original monitoring field sheet in

the along with the Laboratory analysis results.




Civil & Environmental Consultants

Client Abbott Ireland

Project Title Groundwater quality at Abbott Ireland, Dromore West, Cootehill, Co. Cavan .

Document Title Scope of Works for Assessment of Groundwater Quality for Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Licence (IPPC)

Document No.

DCS TOC Text List of Tables List of Figures No. of Appendices This Document

Comprises X X �� 2


Final CF FC F.J.C. Monaghan 18th January 2011



Project Team Mr. Conor Foy – B.Sc, M.Sc, IEMA



Table of Contents

Pg No. 1.0 Introduction 3 2.0 Methodology 3 2.1 Instrumentation Used 3 3.0 Results 4 Appendix i Certificate of analysis 6 Appendix ii Field monitoring records 17 Appendix iii Monitoring procedure 25



1.0 Introduction

The following report presents the results of the groundwater monitoring

carried out in the environs of the Abbott Ireland complex located Dromore

West, Cootehill, Co. Cavan. The monitoring was carried out on behalf of

Abbott Ireland, by FJ Coyle & Associates, to meet the conditions of the

Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Licence (IPPC) for Monitoring of

Emissions to Water. Monitoring was undertaken on the 11th of August 2010.

The aim of the study was to:

• Establish the groundwater quality at specific locations in the environs of

the complex

• Assess the environmental impact

• Where deemed necessary, specify appropriate measures for corrective

actions

2.0 Methodology

The monitoring involved the sampling of 3 monitoring boreholes, field

measurement of hydro-chemical parameters and subsequent laboratory

analysis of the samples taken. See appendix ii for monitoring procedure.

Field measurement of water hydrochemistry was carried out using a YSI 600

Xlm model hydrochemistry meter. Laboratory analysis of samples was carried

out by Eurofins Ireland Ltd, Finnabair Industrial Park, Dundalk, Co.

Louth.

2.1 Instrumentation used

The following instruments were used:

• Water level ‘Dip meter’

• Field hydrochemistry meter

• Peristaltic water pump

• MP1 submersible water pump

• Stainless steel water bailers



3.0 Results

Table 1.0 Monitoring results for groundwater boreholes 11/08/2010

Sample Location Id Code Parameter

GW01 GW02 GW03

pH Units 7.17

7.59

7.45

COD mg/l 12.00 <10.00 <10.00

Total Coliforms cfu/100ml <1

13

<1

Faecal Coliforms cfu/100ml <1

<1

<1

Major Anions mg/l 16.49

8.01

8.00

Major Cations mg/l 16.48

8.29

8.19

Total Hydrocarbons ug/l <35.25

<35.25

<35.25

Diesel Range Organics ug/l <5.46

<5.46

<5.46



Appendix i

Certificate of Analysis



Appendix ii

Monitoring Procedure

8

Groundwater Monitoring

Boreholes

EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: • Hydrochemistry Meter • Monitoring Field sheet • Sample Containers • Labels • Container of de-ionized water • Dip Meter • MP1 Pump • Peristaltic Pump • Tubing

PRE-SAMPLING PROCEDURE:

1. Ensure Hydrochemistry Meter is calibrated for parameters to be

measured.

2. Ensure probe head is maintained in de-ionized water.

3. Ensure Peristaltic Pump battery is fully charged.

FIELD PROCEDURE:

1. Purge each borehole prior to sampling to ensure the removal of

stagnant water. Remove approximately 3 borehole volumes of

water from each borehole.

2. Rinse Sample Containers and Lids thoroughly in water to be

sampled and fill container. If necessary take duplicate samples.

3. Label Sample Containers with Date and Location Code.

9

4. Fix sample by adding 1-1.5 ml of Nitric Acid (to prevent metals

precipitating out of the sample).

5. Immerse Hydrochemistry Meter probe into borehole and allow for a

settling period. Record the required hydrochemical readings in the

monitoring fieldsheet. (Rinse the probe head in ionized water prior

to taking each reading).

POST FIELD PROCEDURE:

1. Send samples along with requisition Sheets for analysis to the

appropriate Laboratory.

2. Record Data into Report & file the original monitoring field sheet in

the along with the Laboratory analysis results.

Environmental Serviceswww.eurofins.co.ukCertificate of Analysis

Company Name: EUROFINS (IRELAND)

Address: Science Service Centre

Finnabair Industrial Estate

Dundalk

Co. Louth

Ireland

Customer: H888

Received Date: 12/08/2010 13:12:53

Date Of Sampling 11/08/2010 00:01:00

Sample Reference: 2081453 Sample Address: E20084 FJ Coyle GW01 Abbott Ireland, Cootehill

Issue No: 1

Otterbourne

Sparrowgrove

Otterbourne SO21 2SW

Hampshire Laboratory

Tel: 01962 716 180 Fax: 01962 714 691

[email protected]

Method Reference Accreditation Test Test Description Result Limits

Sample Point: EUROFINS (IRELAND)

Test Schedule:

Samplers Comments:

298 mg/l as CaCO3AlkalinityIC_TITRE ALKALINITY

0.60 mg/l as NAmmoniaIC_COLOUR AMMONIA

191.00 mg/lCalciumSM_ICP-OES CALCIUTO_3

221.00 mg/lChlorideIC_COLOUR CHLORIDE

12.00 mg/lChemical Oxygen DemandIC_COLOUR CODSHK

3.270 mg/lIronSM_ICP-OES IRONTO_3

17.00 mg/lMagnesiumSM_ICP-OES MAGNESTO_3

0.533 mg/lManganeseSM_ICP-OES MANGANTO_3

0.417 mg/l as NNitrateIC_COLOUR NITRATE_N

<0.001 mg/l as NNitriteIC_COLOUR NITRITE_N

7.17 pH UnitspHIC_ISE PH

2.80 mg/lPotassiumSM_ICP-OES POTASSTO_3

108.00 mg/lSodiumSM_ICP-OES SODIUMTO_3

205.00 mg/lSulphateIC_COLOUR SULPHATE

16.49 mg/lAnions (Sum Of Identified)NAUTO_CALC TOT_ANION

16.48 mg/lCations (Sum Of Identified)NAUTO_CALC TOT_CATION

<6.76 ug/lTPH Fraction C11-C12IO_GC-FID TPH_C11-12





<35.25 ug/lTotal Petroleum HydrocarbonsIO_GC-FID TPH_TOTAL

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Read certificate in conjunction with EUF-0071111111111111111





Dundalk

Co. Louth

Ireland

Customer: H888

Received Date: 12/08/2010 13:12:53

Date Of Sampling 11/08/2010 00:01:00


Issue No: 1

Otterbourne

Sparrowgrove



Tel: 01962 716 180 Fax: 01962 714 691

[email protected]



Test Schedule:

Samplers Comments:

End of Results

Laboratory Comments:

Authorised by:

Stephen May

Accreditation Key: I - Accredited by UKAS to the ISO 17025 standardM - Accredited by UKAS to the EA MCerts standard in addtion to ISO 17025N - Not included in the UKAS accreditation scheduleS - Analysed by a subcontratctor with appropriate accreditation.

Unless stated, all results are expressed on a sample as received basis

- Analytical Service Manager

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Co. Louth

Ireland

Customer: H888

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Otterbourne

Sparrowgrove



Tel: 01962 716 180 Fax: 01962 714 691

[email protected]



Test Schedule:

Samplers Comments:





<10.00 mg/lChemical Oxygen DemandIC_COLOUR CODSHK

<0.190 mg/lIronSM_ICP-OES IRONTO_3




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Ireland

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Issue No: 1

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Sparrowgrove



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[email protected]



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Co. Louth

Ireland

Customer: H888

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Issue No: 1

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Sparrowgrove



Tel: 01962 716 180 Fax: 01962 714 691

[email protected]



Test Schedule:

Samplers Comments:





<10.00 mg/lChemical Oxygen DemandIC_COLOUR CODSHK

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Dundalk

Co. Louth

Ireland

Customer: H888

Received Date: 12/08/2010 13:54:57

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Issue No: 1

Otterbourne

Sparrowgrove



Tel: 01962 716 180 Fax: 01962 714 691

[email protected]



Test Schedule:

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Abbott Ireland - Cootehill 011935-22-RP-0002 Issue A Day / Night Noise Survey Report 11 June 2010

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Contents

1. INTRODUCTION 3

1.1 Scope 3

2. NOISE SURVEY 4

2.1 Noise Monitoring Locations 4

2.2 Noise Monitoring 4

2.3 Noise Guidance & Standards 5

2.4 Equipment 5

2.5 Weather Conditions 5

2.6 Measurement Parameters 5

3. NOISE MONITORING RESULTS 7

4. DISCUSSION 11

4.1 Monitoring Location NSL 1 – Kearns Residence 11

4.2 Monitoring Location NSL 2 – O’Brien’s Residence 11

4.3 Monitoring Location NSL 3 – Bellamont House 12

4.4 Monitoring location NSL 4 – Amenity Park 12

4.5 Monitoring location NSL 5 – Margaret’s Lane 12

4.6 Tonal Analysis 13

5. CONCLUSION 15

APPENDIX A 16

Drawing Showing Locations of Noise Monitoring points 16

APPENDIX B 18

1/3 Octave Spectrum Graph of Noise Sources for Identification of Tonal Qualities 18


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1. INTRODUCTION

PM Group (PM) was requested by Ms Petrina Ashford, EHS Coordinator of Abbott Ireland Cootehill to carry out an Environmental Noise Survey in compliance with Schedule 4 (iv) of the site’s IPPC Licence as follows:

The noise survey is undertaken to assess the site compliance with Condition 8.3 and 8.4 of the IPPC licence.

Condition 8.3 and 8.4 state:

‘Activities on-site shall not give rise to noise levels off-site, at noise sensitive locations, which exceed the following sound pressure limits (Leq, 15 min) subject to Condition 3 of this licence:

• Daytime: 55 dB(A;,

• Night-time: 45 dB(A).

There shall be no clearly audible tonal component or impulsive component in the noise emission from the activity at any noise sensitive location.’

Condition 3.4 Noise also states the following;

“3.4.1 Noise from the activity shall not give rise to sound pressure levels (Leq, 15) measured at noise sensitive locations which exceed the limit value(s) by greater than 2 dB(A).”

1.1 Scope

The scope of the survey was to measure the noise levels at the sites nearest noise sensitive locations (NSLs), five in total, during the day and night time. The noise survey was carried out on 24 May 2010 in accordance with EPA Environmental Noise Survey Guidance Document (2003). This report details the noise levels recorded during the survey. A drawing showing the location of the NSLs is included in Appendix A.


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2. NOISE SURVEY

2.1 Noise Monitoring Locations

The noise monitoring study was carried out by PM on the 24 May 2010. Readings were taken at five different locations around the Abbott site. See Table 2.1 below for NSL location descriptions & Figure 1 in Appendix A. The monitoring locations were selected during the IPPC Licence Application.

Table 2.1: Description of Noise Monitoring Points

Noise Monitoring Points

Description

NSL 1 • Kearns Residence

• Situated North West of the Abbott plant

• Reading was taken from the back garden of the house

• The Abbott plant was visible from this location

NSL 2 • O’Brien’s Residence

• Situated West of the Abbott plant

• Reading was taken in the back garden of the house

• Abbott plant was visible from this location

NSL 3 • Bellamont House

• Situated North East of the Abbott plant

• Reading was taken from the front of the house

• Abbott plant was not visible from this location

NSL 4 • Amenity Park

• Situated South of the Abbott plant

• Reading was taken on green area facing Abbott Plant

• Abbott plant was visible from this location

NSL 5 • Margaret's Lane

• Situated North of the Abbott plant

• Reading was taken at the front gate of the house

• Abbott plant was not visible from this location

2.2 Noise Monitoring

During the survey, the noise levels were recorded over 30 minute measurement periods for daytime monitoring and 15 minute measurement periods for night time monitoring. The measurements were taken at least 3.5 m from reflecting surfaces and the measurement height was 1.2 m above ground level.

The following parameters were recorded at each location, along with details concerning the weather and noise sources identified:

• LAeq

• LAMax


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• LA10

• LA90

Refer to Section 2.6 for a description of the noise terminology used in this report.

2.3 Noise Guidance & Standards

The noise monitoring was conducted in accordance with the following guidance:

• EPA Environmental Noise Survey Guidance Document (2003)

• International Standard ISO 1996-1:2003 - Acoustics – Description and Measurement of Environmental Noise (2003)

• EPA Guidance Note for Noise In Relation To Scheduled Activities 2nd Edition (2006)

2.4 Equipment

The following noise measurement equipment was used to conduct the noise monitoring:

• Bruel and Kjaer 2260 Sound Level Meter1 c/w Bruel and Kjaer type 4189 Microphone

• Bruel and Kjaer Type 4231 Calibrator. The Sound Level Meter was calibrated before and after the survey using the calibrator.

• Tripod

The Sound Level Meter and calibrator were last calibrated by the manufacturers Brüel & Kjaer UK Ltd, on 04/07/08 in accordance with procedure documented in BS7580:Part 1:1997. They are scheduled to be calibrated again in June 2010.

2.5 Weather Conditions

Day time 24 May 2010: Dry, slight breeze, clear sky

Night time 24 May 2010: Dry, mild breeze, clear sky

Average Day time wind speed from13:00-18:59 7 mph 2

Average Night time wind speed from 22:00-0:59 10 mph 3

2.6 Measurement Parameters

Noise is measured in terms of decibels (dB). The various measurement parameters and noise terminology are defined below.

• Decibel (dB)

Decibel (dB) is the standard unit for expressing the noise level (sound pressure level). It is calculated as a logarithm of the intensity of sound. It is derived from the logarithm of the ratio between the value of a quantity and a

reference quantity. For sound pressure level the reference quantity is 20µPa which is the threshold of normal hearing and equates to 0dB. At the upper end of the scale 140dB is the threshold of pain.

1 The Bruel and Kjaer 2260 Sound Level Meter is a Type 1 meter

2 Wind speed data taken from www.Metcheck.com

3 Wind speed data taken from www.Metcheck.com


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• A-weighted Decibel (dBA)

Decibels measured on a sound level meter incorporating a frequency weighting (A weighting) which differentiates between sound of different frequency (pitch) in a similar way to the human ear. This takes account of the fact that the human ear has different sensitivities to sound at different frequencies.

• Leq

The equivalent continuous sound level – the sound pressure level of a steady sound having the same energy as a fluctuating sound over a specified measuring period. It can be considered similar to an average level. The LAeq value is the A-weighted Leq.

• LA90 and LA10 Values

The LA90 and LA10 values represent the A-weighted sound pressure levels exceeded for a percentage of the instrument measuring time. The LA90 represents the sound pressure level exceeded for 90% of the monitoring period and is a good indicator of the background noise level excluding peak noise events. LA10 indicates the sound pressure level exceeded for 10% of the monitoring period and is a good parameter for expressing event noise such as passing traffic.

• LAr T

The equivalent continuous A- weighted sound pressure level during a specified time interval, T, plus specified adjustments for tonal character and impulsiveness of the sound.

• Tonal Noise

One-third octave band tonal analysis involves the calculation of an averaged, unweighted noise level to represent the frequencies within each third of an octave. These noise levels are then compared with the noise levels calculated for the adjacent one-third octave bands. If a noise level is at least 5dB higher than the noise levels representing the adjacent bands then it is considered tonal, since it is significantly louder than noise levels at similar frequencies.

• Impulsive Noise

A noise that is of short duration (typically less than one second), the sound pressure level of which is significantly higher than the background. e.g. hammer blow to metal sheet.


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3. NOISE MONITORING RESULTS

The results of the Environmental Noise Monitoring for the day time and night time periods are summarised in Tables 3.1 and 3.2 below. Appendix A includes a drawing illustrating the location of each monitoring point.

Table 3.1: Environmental Noise Monitoring Results – Day Time Monitoring

Noise Measurement

Description Start Time LAeq dB(A)

LAMAX dB(A)

LA10 dB(A)

LA90 dB(A)

Audible sounds during measurement period

NSL1 Kearns Residence 15.15 47 68 50 38 • Birdsong (dominant noise source)

• Abbott audible in distance

• Light traffic on local road

• Trees rustling in breeze

• Local farm noise

• Generator noise in distance to south of plant Note: Monitoring conducted at back of house, Abbott plant visible. Previous monitoring survey conducted at front of house.

NSL2 O’Brien’s Residence

15.55 52 83 50 40 • Light traffic on local road (Approx. 19 vehicles) (dominant noise source)

• Abbott audible in distance

• Local farm animal noise

• Lawn mower in distance

• Car engine revving in adjacent house


• Dog barking

• Birdsong

NSL3 Bellmont House 16.40 41 74 40 32 • Trees rustling in breeze (dominant noise source)

• People shouting in distance

• Dogs barking

• Birdsong


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Noise Measurement


LAMAX dB(A)

LA10 dB(A)

LA90 dB(A)


NSL4 Amenity Park South of Site

13.50 54 67 58 45 • Heavy traffic on local road (dominant noise source)

• Abbott plant very audible

• Rattling of truck passing on road


• Birdsong

• Farm animal noise

• Person talking in distance

NSL5 Margaret’s Lane 14.25 53 81 44 35 • Light traffic on local road (Approx. 7 vehicles) one vehicle entering drive way adjacent to monitoring location (dominant noise source)

• Trees rustling in breeze (dominant noise source)

• Abbott slightly audible in distance

• Loose stones on road chipping under cars passing

• Birdsong


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Table 3.2: Environmental Noise Monitoring Results – Night Time Monitoring

Noise Measurement


LAMAX dB(A)

LA10 dB(A)

LA90 dB(A)


NSL1 Kearns Residence 22.19 40 59 42 37 • Birdsong (dominant noise source)

• Abbott audible in distance (low hum)

• Traffic in distance (faint)

• Banging noise in distance



• Dog barking in distance Note: Monitoring conducted at back of house. Previous monitoring survey conducted at front of house.

NSL2 O’Brien’s Residence

22.00 49 71 48 41 • Generator noise (to south of plant turned off at 10.05) (dominant noise source)

• Abbott audible in distance (low hum)

• Light traffic on local road (Approx. 7 cars)

• Dog barking in distance


• Car door banging

• Person talking next door

• Birdsong

NSL3 Bellamont House 23.37 30 50 32 26

• Aeroplane above (dominant noise source)

• Abbott plant faintly audible

• Birdsong


NSL4 Amenity Park South of Site (not used after 22:00)

23.07 51 35 54 46 • Light traffic on local road (approx. 7 vehicles) (dominant noise source)

• Abbott clearly audible


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Noise Measurement


LAMAX dB(A)

LA10 dB(A)

LA90 dB(A)


• Tractor passing


NSL5 Margaret’s Lane 22.43 37 59 40 29 • Traffic in distance (dominant noise source)

• Light traffic on local road (Approx. 1 vehicle)

• Dog barking in distance

• Abbott plant slightly audible


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4. DISCUSSION

The environmental noise measurement results for the daytime and night-time noise monitoring periods at locations NSL1 – NSL5 are outlined in Table 3.1 and Table 3.2.

4.1 Monitoring Location NSL 1 – Kearns Residence

Monitoring location NSL1 is located to the north west of the Abbott facility. Monitoring was conducted from the back garden of the house, from which the Abbott plant is visible. The dominant noise source during the course of the day time survey was birdsong. The LAeq, 30 min day time value recorded at this location was 47 dB(A), a reduction of 13 dB(A) from the previous years survey results. The likely reason for this reduction is due to the previous survey monitoring, having to be taking on the roadside due to access restrictions. The corresponding noise measurement during the night time survey was 40 dB(A). Therefore, the day time measurement did not exceed the 57 dB(A) limit and the night time noise recorded was inline with the 47 dB(A) limits. Day Time During the day time monitoring period, birdsong was the main noise contributor. The measurement LA90, obtained during the survey was 38dB (A). As this represents 90% of the monitored sound pressure level it is a good indicator of the background noise level excluding peak noise events. It is considered that noise emissions from the Abbott plant are continuous in nature. It should also be noted that the Abbott facility was only slightly audible during the day time survey. Night Time The measurement taken at NSL 1 during the night time period was below the 47dB (A) IPPC licence limit. Birdsong was a major contributor during this measurement location.

4.2 Monitoring Location NSL 2 – O’Brien’s Residence

Monitoring location NSL2 is located to the west of the Abbott facility in the back garden of the O’Brien residence. The dominant noise source during the course of the day time and night time surveys was local traffic noise. The LAeq, 30 min day time value recorded at this location was 52 dB(A). The corresponding noise measurement during the night time survey was 49 dB(A). Therefore, the day time measurement was below the 57 dB(A) limit and the night time noise recorded exceeded the 47 dB(A) limit. Day Time Traffic was a major contributor during this measurement location. The Abbott facility was slightly audible during the day time survey. Night Time A LAmax of 71dBA was recorded at this location which was due to a car door banging in close proximity to the meter. Also the presence of generator to the south of the plant produced a noise level which exceeded that of the noise coming from the plant. The LA90 was 41dBA and gives a more accurate picture of background continuous noise as the generator was turned off 5 minutes into the reading. The Abbott facility was only faintly audible at this location during the night time survey.


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For this reason it is considered that noise emissions from the Abbott facility recorded at this location comply with the EPA noise limit.

4.3 Monitoring Location NSL 3 – Bellamont House

Monitoring location NSL3 is located to the north east of the Abbott facility in the Bellmount Estate and the monitoring was conducted at the front of the house. The dominant noise source during the course of the day time was Trees rustling in breeze. The LAeq, 30 min day time value recorded at this location was 41 dB(A). The corresponding noise measurement during the night time survey was 30 dB(A). Therefore, the day time measurement was below the 57 dB(A) limit and the night time noise recorded was inline with the 47 dB(A) limit. Day Time There was no major noise contributor during this measurement location. The Abbott facility was not audible during the day time survey. Night Time There was no major noise contributor during this measurement location. The Abbott facility was faintly audible from this location during the night time survey.

4.4 Monitoring location NSL 4 – Amenity Park

Monitoring location NSL4 is located to the south of the Abbott facility at the Amenity Park. The dominant noise source during the course of the day time and night time surveys was local traffic, however the Abbott facility was clearly audible for both the day time and night time surveys. The LAeq, 30 min day time value recorded at this location was 54 dB(A). The corresponding noise measurement during the night time survey was 51 dB(A). Therefore, the day time measurement was below the 57 dB(A) limit and the night time noise recorded exceeded the 47 dB(A) limit. Day Time Traffic was the dominant noise source during monitoring at this location. The Abbott facility was clearly audible during the day time survey. Night Time Local traffic was the major noise contributor at this location. Plant noise from Abbott was also audible at this location. However, the Amenity Park is not utilised after 10 pm therefore the night-time reading is not applicable at this location. Since the plant operations are relatively constant it is considered that the LA90 values are a reasonable representation of plant noise contribution at this monitoring location. The LA90 was 46 dB(A) which gives a more accurate picture of background continuous noise and is below the EPA night time noise limit.

4.5 Monitoring location NSL 5 – Margaret’s Lane

Monitoring location NSL5 is located to the North of the Abbott facility along a minor road known locally as Margaret’s Lane. The dominant noise source during the course of the day time and night time surveys was local traffic and rustling plant life. The LAeq, 30 min day time value recorded at this location was 53 dB(A). The corresponding noise measurement during the night time survey was 37 dB(A). Therefore, the day time measurement was below the 57 dB(A) limit and the night time noise recorded was below the 47 dB(A) limit.


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Day Time Traffic was the dominant noise source during monitoring at this location. The Abbott facility was only very slightly audible during the day time survey.

Night Time The measurement taken at NSL 5 during the night time period was below the 47dB (A) IPPC licence limit. The Abbott facility was slightly audible at this location during the night time survey

4.6 Tonal Analysis

Tonal analysis was carried out on the results of the noise survey for each monitoring period. This involved the analysis of the spectrum of noise levels recorded at each monitoring location with respect to the frequencies (Hz) at which they occurred.

One-third octave band tonal analysis was employed and involves the calculation of an unweighted averaged noise level to represent the frequencies within each third of an octave. These noise levels are then compared with the noise levels calculated for the adjacent one-third octave bands. If a noise level is at least 5dB higher than the noise levels representing the adjacent bands then it is considered tonal, since it is significantly louder than noise levels at similar frequencies.

Tonal analysis results are given in Table 4.1 and Table 4.2. The aim of tonal analysis is to identify any tonal element to the noise emitted from the Abbott facility.

Table 4.1: Tonal Noise Results – Day time

Noise Measurement Noise Level dB(A) Frequency (Hz)

NSL 1 – Kearns Residence Tonal Noise not detected

NSL 2 – O’Brien’s Residence Tonal Noise not detected

37 400 NSL 3 – Bellamont House

34 800

NSL 4 – Amenity Park Tonal Noise not detected

NSL 5 – Margaret’s Lane Tonal Noise not detected

The results in Table 4.1 indicate that tonal noise was present during the day time monitoring period at NSL 3. Appendix B includes a graph of the 1/3 octave spectrum of noise sources for identification of tonal qualities for NSL 3.

Noise emissions from the Abbott facilities are considered to be continuous in nature. The plant runs 24 hours, 7 days a week. It was confirmed that all plant was running during the survey. As the tonal noise results vary at each location, it is unlikely that the tonal noise detected results from site activities.

There were no clearly audible tonal or impulsive noises relating to the Abbott facility evident at the noise monitoring locations during the day.

Table 4.2: Tonal Noise Results – Night time


NSL 1 – Kearns Residence Tonal Noise not detected

NSL 2 – O’Brien’s Residence Tonal Noise not detected


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NSL 3 – Bellamont House 43 50

NSL 4 – Amenity Park Tonal Noise not detected

NSL 5 – Margaret’s Lane Tonal Noise not detected

The results in Table 4.2 indicate that tonal noise was present during the night time monitoring period at NSL 3. Appendix B includes a graph of the 1/3 octave spectrum of noise sources for identification of tonal qualities for NSL 3.

Noise emissions from the Abbott facilities are considered to be continuous in nature. The plant runs 24 hours, 7 days a week. It was confirmed that all plant was running during the survey. As the tonal noise results vary at each location, it is unlikely that the tonal noise detected results from site activities.

There were no clearly audible tonal or impulsive noises relating to the Abbott facility evident at the noise monitoring locations during the night.


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5. CONCLUSION

The EPA IPPC Guidance Note in Relation to Scheduled Activities (1995) recommends that noise levels at sensitive locations should be kept at least below LAr

T of 55dB(A) and night-time LAeq levels should be below 45dB(A), as sensitivity to noise is usually greater at night. Section 3.4.1 of the IPPC licence also states that;

“Noise from the activity shall not give rise to sound pressure levels (Leq, 15) measured at noise sensitive locations which exceed the limit value(s) by greater than 2 dB(A).”

From the noise survey results it can be seen that the noise levels attributable to the Abbott facility are generally low and the primary noise contributors at all locations are local traffic and other human activities. It is concluded that elevated levels may be directly attributed to road traffic passing along the local roads which border the southern site boundary and the minor roads to the north eastern side of the site.

The tonal analysis results in Table 4.1 and 4.2 indicate that tonal noise was detected. As the tonal noise results vary at each location, it is unlikely that the tonal noise detected results from site activities.

No Abbott facility-related tonal or impulsive noises were audible during the monitoring periods. No complaints in relation to noise emissions have been received by Abbott personnel for the past year.

Given the above it is considered that Conditions 8.3 and 8.4 of the site’s IPPC licence are being met.


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APPENDIX A

DRAWING SHOWING LOCATIONS OF NOISE MONITORING POINTS


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Figure 1: Locations of Noise Monitoring Points

NSL1

NSL2

NSL3

NSL4

NSL5

Abbott Facility


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APPENDIX B

1/3 OCTAVE SPECTRUM GRAPH OF NOISE SOURCES FOR

IDENTIFICATION OF TONAL QUALITIES


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Day time Tonal Noise Analysis Figure 1: Frequency Spectrum for Day time Monitoring Period at NSL 3

Figure 1: Frequency Spectrum for Daytime Monitoring Period at NSL 3

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Night time Tonal Noise Analysis Figure 2: Frequency Spectrum for Night time Monitoring Period at NSL3

Figure 2: Frequency Spectrum for Night time Monitoring Period at NSL 3

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ST MH FLOW FH MH PROFILE

TOTAL LENGHT

SURVEYED OBSERVATION GRADE GRADE TYPE POSITION

DATE

SURVEYED

DATE REPAIR CARRIED OUT

FSMH2 d/s FSMH1 CIRCULAR 150 38.5 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FMH2 0 0.5 Jul-09 Work Required

FSMH2 d/s FSMH1 CIRCULAR 150 38.5 Point repair, localised lining, from 12 to 12 oćlock 0 0.8 Jul-09 Work Completed on 21/07/2010



FSMH1 d/s FSMH3 CIRCULAR 150 25.5 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH1 0 0 Jul-09 Work Required

FSMH1 d/s FSMH3 CIRCULAR 150 25.5 Open joint 2 Structural 1.2 Jul-09 Work Not Completed



FSMH1 d/s FSMH3 CIRCULAR 150 25.5 Open joint 2 Structural 24.4 Jul-09 Work Not Completed

FSMH3 d/s FSMH4 CIRCULAR 150 4.9 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH4 0 0.3 Jul-09 No Further Works Required

FSMH4A u/s FSMH4B CIRCULAR 150 33 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH4A 0 0.3 Jul-09 No Further Works Required

FSMH4.A d/s FSMH4 CIRCULAR 150 10 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH4.A 0 0.3 Jul-09 No Further Works Required

FSMH5 u/s FSMH4 CIRCULAR 150 18.2 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH5 0 0.5 Jul-09 No Further Works Required



FSMH13 u/s FSMH14 CIRCULAR 300 16.3 Loss of vision, camera under water 0 0.5 Jul-09 Continuos High Flow In Line

FSMH13 u/s FSMH14 CIRCULAR 300 16.3 Other settled deposits 20 cross-sectional area loss Remark: Process 0 2 Jul-09

FSMH13 u/s FSMH14 CIRCULAR 300 16.3 Water level 20 % height/diameter 0 13.7 Jul-09

FSMH14 u/s FSMH15 CIRCULAR 300 9.3 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH15 0 0 Jul-09 No Further Works Required

FSMH15 d/s FSMH16 CIRCULAR 300 25.8 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH15 0 0 Jul-09 Work Required

FSMH15 d/s FSMH16 CIRCULAR 300 25.8

Connection defective connecting pipe is blocked at 09 oćlock dia 300 mm, Remark:

Dirt in CN 3 Constructural 5.6Inadequate Access To Clear blockage

FSMH15 d/s FSMH16 CIRCULAR 300 25.8

Connection defective connecting pipe is blocked at 09 oćlock dia 300 mm, Remark:

Dirt in CN 3 Constructural 11.5Inadequate Access To Clear blockage

Jul-09FSMH15 d/s FSMH16 CIRCULAR 300 25.8 Dirt in CN 3 Constructural 11.5Inadequate Access To Clear blockage

FSMH8 d/s FSMH7 CIRCULAR 225 6.2 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH8 0 0.5 No Further Works Required

FSMH8 d/s FSMH7 CIRCULAR 225 6.2 Point repair, localised lining, from 12 to 12 oćlock 0 1.7 Work Completed on 28/07/2010



FSMH7 d/s FSMH6 CIRCULAR 225 6.6 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH7 0 0 Jul-10 No Further Works Required


FSMH5 u/s FSMH6 CIRCULAR 300 11.9

Other obstacles, other from, from 12 to 12 oćlock, 95 % cross-sectional area loss,

Remark: From MH6 - MH7 3 Service 11.9 Jul-09




FSMH20 d/s FSMH21 CIRCULAR 300 61.1 Water level 80 % height/diameter 0 40.5 Jul-09 Continuos High Flow In Line

FSMH20 d/s FSMH21 CIRCULAR 300 61.1 Loss of vision, camera under water 0 41.6 Jul-09 Continuos High Flow In Line

FSMH20 d/s FSMH21 CIRCULAR 300 61.1 Finish node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH21 0 61.1 Jul-09 No Further Works Required

FSMH11 u/s FSMH12 CIRCULAR 225 53 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH11 0 0.5 Jul-09 No Further Works Required

FSMH11 u/s FSMH12 CIRCULAR 225 53 Open joint medium 1 Structural 11.1 Jul-09 Work Not Completed

FSMH17 u/s FSMH13 CIRCULAR 300 24.8 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH17 0 0 Jul-09 No Further Works Required

FSMH17 u/s FSMH13 CIRCULAR 300 24.8 Connection defective connecting pipe is blocked at 09 oćlock dia 225 mm 3 Constructural 1.2 Jul-09 Inadequate Access To Clear blockage

FSMH25 d/s FSMH26 CIRCULAR 300 57 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH25 0 0 Jul-09 No Further Works Required





FSMH24 d/s FSMH25 CIRCULAR 300 15 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH24 0 0 Jul-09 No Further Works Required


FSMH29 d/s FSMH30 CIRCULAR 300 58.3 Settled deposits fine 10 % cross-sectional area loss 1 Service 4 Jul-09

FSMH29 d/s FSMH30 CIRCULAR 300 58.3 Loss of vision, camera under water 0 12.4 Jul-09 Continuos High Flow In Line

FSMH29 d/s FSMH30 CIRCULAR 300 58.3 Survey abandoned 0 58.3 Jul-09 Continuos High Flow In Line

FSMH29 d/s FSMH30 CIRCULAR 300 58.3 General remark line jetted numerous times. Approx lenght 60m 0 58.3 Jul-09 Continuos High Flow In Line

FSMH11 d/s FSMH2 CIRCULAR 150 16.8 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH11 0 0.3 Jul-09 Work Required

FSMH11 d/s FSMH2 CIRCULAR 150 16.8 Aggregate projecting from surface from 10 to 11 oćlock 2 Structural 3.1 Jul-09 Work Not Completed

FSMH24 u/s FSMH24A Circular 225 31.5 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH24 0 0.7 16.11.09 No Further Works Required

Jul-10

Jul-09

FSMH24 u/s FSMH24A Circular 225 31.5 Survey abandoned as camera cannot pas reducer 0 31.5 16.11.09 Camera cannot pas reducer

FSMH27 u/s FSMH27A Circular 225 30.2 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH27, Archive Room 0 0.5 16.11.09 No Further Works Required

FSMH27A u/s FSMHB Circular 225 23.5 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH27A 0 0.5 16.11.09

FSMH27A u/s FSMHB Circular 225 23.5 Settled deposits coarse 10 cross-sectional area loss, Remark: Angle Steel 3 Service 13 16.11.09

FSMH27A u/s FSMHB Circular 225 23.5 Start node type, inspection chamber, reference number: FSMH27A, MH17A 0 16.2 16.11.09

FSMH27A u/s FSMHB Circular 225 23.5 Joint displaced medium 1 Structural 23 16.11.09 Work Not Completed

FSMH27A u/s FSMHB Circular 225 23.5 Settled deposits coarse 20 cross-sectional area loss 1 Service 23.2 16.11.09

FSMH27A u/s FSMHB Circular 225 23.5

Survey abandoned at MHB CMP corridor which has displaced joint which is

blocking camera. 1 Structural 23.5 16.11.09

FSMH17A d/s FSMH17B Circular 225 24.3 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH17A 0 0.5 Work Completed on 23/01/2010

FSMH17A d/s FSMH17B Circular 225 24.3 Point repair, localised lining, from 12 to 12 oćlock 0 0.6 Work Completed on 23/01/2010

FSMH17A d/s FSMH17B Circular 225 24.3 Open joint 2 Structural 4.2 Work Completed on 23/01/2010




FSMH17C d/s FSMH27A Circular 225 13.8 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH17C 0 0.5 16.11.09 Work Not Completed

FSMH17C d/s FSMH27A Circular 225 13.8 Open joint medium 1 Structural 1 16.11.09 Work Not Completed

FSMH17C d/s FSMH27A Circular 225 13.8 Point repair, localised lining, from 12 to 12 oćlock 0 6.9 16.11.09 Work Completed on 23/01/2010

FSMH17C d/s FSMH27A Circular 225 13.8 Point repair, localised lining, from 12 to 12 oćlock 0 7 16.11.09 Work Completed on 23/01/2010

FSMH17A u/s FSMH14 Circular 225 22.9 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH17A 0 0.5 19.03.10

FSMH17A u/s FSMH14 Circular 225 22.9 Defective repair, other from 01 to 04 oćlock 3 Structural 0.9 19.03.10

FSMH17A u/s FSMH14 Circular 225 22.9 Deformed drain/sewer 10 % 5 Structural 2.8 19.03.10 Work Not Completed

FSMH17A u/s FSMH14 Circular 225 22.9 Deformed drain/sewer 10 % 5 Structural 4 19.03.10 Work Not Completed

FSMH17A u/s FSMH14 Circular 225 22.9 General remark,benching decayed at man hole 0 22.9 19.03.10 Manhole requires Attention

FSMH17A u/s FSMH17 Circular 225 9.6 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH17A 0 0.5 19.03.10 No Further Works Required

FSMH17C u/s FSMH17D Circular 150 1.1 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH17C 0 0.5 19.03.10 No Further Works Required

FSMH17C d/s MAINLINE Circular 150 0.8 Start node type, manhole, reference number: FSMH17C 0 0 19.03.10 No Further Works Required

30.07.2010

| PRTR# : P0687 | Facility Name : Abbott Ireland | Filename : ATTACHMENT 4 E PRTR P0687_2010.xls | Return Year : 2010 | 4086 18/7/2011 12:07

Guidance to completing the PRTR workbook

Version 1.1.11REFERENCE YEAR 2010

1. FACILITY IDENTIFICATIONParent Company Name Abbott Ireland

Facility Name Abbott IrelandPRTR Identification Number P0687

Licence Number P0687-01

Waste or IPPC Classes of ActivityNo. class_name

7.2.2

The manufacture of dairy products where the processing capacity exceeds 50 million gallons of milk equivalent per year, not included in paragraph 7.2.1

2.1The operation of combustion installations with a rated thermal input equal to or greater than 50MW

Address 1 Nutrition DivisionAddress 2 Dromore WestAddress 3 CootehillAddress 4 County Cavan

Country IrelandCoordinates of Location -7.08677 54.0835

River Basin District GBNIIENWNACE Code 1051

Main Economic Activity Operation of dairies and cheese makingAER Returns Contact Name Petrina Ashford

AER Returns Contact Email Address [email protected] R t C t t P iti EHS C di t

AER Returns Workbook

AER Returns Contact Position EHS CoordinatorAER Returns Contact Telephone Number 049-5559200

AER Returns Contact Mobile Phone NumberAER Returns Contact Fax Number 049-5559201

Production Volume 0.0Production Volume Units

Number of Installations 1Number of Operating Hours in Year 0

Number of Employees 0User Feedback/Comments

Web Address

2. PRTR CLASS ACTIVITIESActivity Number Activity Name50.1 General1(c) Thermal power stations and other combustion installations

3. SOLVENTS REGULATIONS (S.I. No. 543 of 2002)Is it applicable? No

Have you been granted an exemption ? NoIf applicable which activity class applies (as per

Schedule 2 of the regulations) ?Is the reduction scheme compliance route being

used ?

4.1 RELEASES TO AIR Link to previous years emissions data | PRTR# : P0687 | Facility Name : Abbott Ireland | Filename : ATTACHMENT 4 E PRTR P0687_2010.xls | Return Year : 2010 | 18/7/2011 12:078 10 18 18 26 26 6 8 6 8 6 10 26

SECTION A : SECTOR SPECIFIC PRTR POLLUTANTSPlease enter all quantities in this section in KGs

QUANTITY

Boiler 1 (A1-1) assuming boilers are on full fire for 50% of the running time.


Boiler 3 (A1-3) assuming boilers are on full fire for 50% of

the running time.

No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 Emission Point 2 Emission Point 3 T (Total) KG/YearA (Accidental) KG/Year

F (Fugitive) KG/Year

08 Nitrogen oxides (NOx/NO2) M CRM Technical Guidance M21 6061.0 7734.0 7111.0 20906.0 0.0 0.011 Sulphur oxides (SOx/SO2) M CRM Technical Guidance M21 5830.0 4202.0 5210.0 15242.0 0.0 0.003 Carbon dioxide (CO2) M CRM Technical Guidance M21 1622.0 1705.0 1716.0 5043.0 0.0 0.0

* Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button

SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTSPlease enter all quantities in this section in KGs

QUANTITY

No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 Emission Point 2 Emission Point 3 T (Total) KG/YearA (Accidental) KG/Year


0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0* 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)Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs

QUANTITY



Boiler 3 (A1-3) assuming boilers are on full fire for 50% of

the running time. Dryer 1 (A2-1) Dryer 2 (A2-2)

Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 Emission Point 2 Emission Point 3 Emission Point 4 Emission Point 5 T (Total) KG/YearA (Accidental) KG/Year


244 Total Particulates M CRM Technical Guidance M21 368.0 183.0 306.0 216.0 198.0 1271.0 0.0 0.0* Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button

Additional Data Requested from Landfill operators

Landfill: Abbott Ireland

Please enter summary data on the quantities of methane flared and / or utilised

additional pollutant no T (Total) kg/Year M/C/E Method CodeDesignation or

DescriptionFacility Total Capacity m3

per hour

METHOD

POLLUTANT METHODMethod Used

RELEASES TO AIRPOLLUTANT METHOD

Method Used

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:

Method Used

Method Used

POLLUTANT

RELEASES TO AIR

RELEASES TO AIR

additional_pollutant_no T (Total) kg/Year M/C/E Method Code Description per hourTotal estimated methane generation (as per

site model) 0.0 N/AMethane flared 0.0 0.0 (Total Flaring Capacity)

Methane utilised in engine/s 0.0 0.0 (Total Utilising Capacity)Net methane emission (as reported in Section A

above) 0.0 N/A

4.2 RELEASES TO WATERS Link to previous years emissions data | PRTR# : P0687 | Facility Name : Abbott Ireland | Filename : ATTACHMENT 4 E PRTR P0687_2010.xls | Return Year : 2010 | 18/7/2011 12:078 9 17 17 25 30 6 6 6 6 6 10 30

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 facilityPlease enter all quantities in this section in KGs

QUANTITYSW2 (Effluent Discharge

Point)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

12 Total nitrogen M CRM

Hach Method 10071, based on US EPA Standard Methods 1117.37 1117.37 0.0 0.0

13 Total phosphorus M CRM

Hach Method 8190, based on US EPA Standard Methods 189.35 189.35 0.0 0.0


SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTSPlease enter all quantities in this section in KGs

QUANTITY

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/Year0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0


SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence)Please enter all quantities in this section in KGs

QUANTITY

SW2 (Effluent Discharge Point)

SW1 (Surface Water Discharge

Point)

Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 Emission Point 2 Emission Point 3 Emission Point 4Emission Point 5

T (Total) KG/Year

A (Accidental) KG/Year


238 Ammonia (as N) M CRM

Hach Method 8155, based on US EPA Standard Methods 89.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 89.8 0.0 0.0

303 BOD M CRMBased on 5210 from US EPA Standard Methods 1150.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1150.8 0.0 0.0

306 COD M CRM

Hach Method 8000, based on US EPA Standard Methods 0.0 905.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 905.0 0.0 0.0

314 Fats, Oils and Greases M CRM Standard Methods 713.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 713.0 0.0 0.0

332 Ortho-phosphate (as PO4) M CRM

Hach Method 8048, based from US EPA Standard Methods 13.55 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 13.55 0.0 0.0

240 Suspended Solids M CRMBased on US Standard Method, 2540 D 6360.77 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 6360.77 0.0 0.0


RELEASES TO WATERS

Method Used

RELEASES TO WATERS

RELEASES TO WATERS

Method Used

POLLUTANT

Method Used

POLLUTANT

POLLUTANT

5. ONSITE TREATMENT & OFFSITE TRANSFERS OF WASTE | PRTR# : P0687 | Facility Name : Abbott Ireland | Filename : ATTACHMENT 4 E PRTR P0687_2010.xls | Return Year : 2010 | 18/7/2011 12:075 29 Please enter all quantities on this sheet in Tonnes 3

Quantity (Tonnes per

Year)

Haz Waste : Name and Licence/Permit No of Next

Destination Facility Non Haz Waste: Name and Licence/Permit No of

Recover/Disposer

Haz Waste : Address of Next Destination Facility

Non Haz Waste: Address of Recover/Disposer

Name and License / Permit No. and Address of Final Recoverer /

Disposer (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY)

Actual Address of Final Destination i.e. Final Recovery / Disposal Site (HAZARDOUS WASTE ONLY)

Transfer DestinationEuropean Waste

Code Hazardous Quantity T/Year Description of Waste

Waste Treatment Operation M/C/E Method Used

Location of Treatment Name 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)

To Other Countries 06 01 06 Yes 2.054 other acids D10 M Weighed AbroadIndaver,Waste license 36-1 issued by EPA.

Tolka Quay Road ,Dublin Port ,Dublin 1 ,.,Ireland

AVG,B01V50013 B01CA0012 B01BA0286 ,Borsignstrasse 2,2,Hamburg,22113,Germany

Borsignstrasse 2,2,Hamburg,22113,Germany

To Other Countries 14 06 02 Yes 0.589other halogenated solvents and solvent mixtures D10 M Weighed Abroad

Indaver,Waste license 36-1 issued by EPA.




To Other Countries 14 06 03 Yes 0.147 other solvents and solvent mixtures D10 M Weighed AbroadIndaver,Waste license 36-1 issued by EPA.




To Other Countries 16 03 05 Yes 1.917organic wastes containing dangerous substances D10 M Weighed Abroad





To Other Countries 16 05 06 Yes 0.038

laboratory chemicals, consisting of or containing dangerous substances, including mixtures of laboratory chemicals D10 M Weighed Abroad





To Other Countries 16 09 04 Yes 0.009oxidising substances, not otherwise specified D10 M Weighed Abroad





To Other Countries 06 02 05 Yes 0.057 other bases D10 M Weighed AbroadIndaver,Waste license 36-1 issued by EPA.




To Other Countries 16 03 03 Yes 0.182inorganic wastes containing dangerous substances D10 M Weighed Abroad





To Other Countries 16 05 07 Yes 0.003discarded inorganic chemicals consisting of or containing dangerous substances D10 C Volume Calculation Abroad





Within the Country 20 01 21 Yes 0.391fluorescent tubes and other mercury-containing waste R5 C Volume Calculation Offsite in Ireland

Irish Lamp Recycling Co. Ltd..,Waste Collection Permit: MH2001/101C issued by Meath County Council

Woodstock Industrial Estate ,Kilkenny Road ,Athy,Co Kildare,Ireland

Irish Lamp Recycling Co. Ltd.,Waste Facility Permit No. 02/2000A issued by Kildare County Council,Woodstock Industrial Estate ,Kilkenny Road ,Athy,Co Kildare,Ireland


Within the Country 20 01 35 Yes 0.58

discarded electrical and electronic equipment other than those mentioned in 20 01 21 and and 20 01 23 containing hazardous components R5 C Volume Calculation Offsite in Ireland






batteries and accumulators included in 16 06 01, 16 06 02 or 16 06 03 and unsorted batteries and accumulators containing these batteries R5 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland





Within the Country 13 02 05 Yes 6.34mineral-based non-chlorinated engine, gear and lubricating oils R9 C Volume Calculation Offsite in Ireland

ENVA,MH2001/107C issued by Meath County Council

Clonminam Industrial Estate ,Portlaoise,.,Co. Laois,Ireland

ENVA,Facility IPPC Licence No. 472 issued by EPA,Clonminam Industrial Estate ,Portlaoise,Co. Laois,.,Ireland

Clonminam Industrial Estate ,Portlaoise,Co. Laois,.,Ireland

SRCL Ltd .,Waste Collection Permit MH2001/79D; Waste License: 55-2 issued by

Method Used


wastes whose collection and disposal is subject to special requirements in order to prevent infection D10 C Volume Calculation Offsite in Ireland

SRCL Ltd,Waste Collection Permit MH2001/79D; Waste License: 55-2 issued by EPA.

430 Beech Road,Western Industrial Estate,Naas Road,Dublin 12,Ireland

License: 55 2 issued by EPA,430 Beech Road,Western Inducstrial Estate,Naas Road,Dublin 12,Ireland

430 Beech Road,Western Inducstrial Estate,Naas Road,Dublin 12,Ireland

Within the Country 07 05 04 Yes 0.11other organic solvents, washing liquids and mother liquors R3 C Volume Calculation Offsite in Ireland

Soltec (Ireland) Ltd,Waste license register number: 115 -1

Zone A Mullingar Business Park,Mullingar,Co Westmeath,.,Ireland

Soltec (Ireland) Ltd,Waste license register number: 115 -1,Zone A Mullingar Business Park,Mullingar,Co Westmeath,.,Ireland

Zone A Mullingar Business Park,Mullingar,Co Westmeath,.,Ireland

Within the Country 15 01 01 No 157.67 paper and cardboard packaging R3 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland

Cavan Waste Disposal Ltd.,WCP: MH/2001/37D issued by Meath County Coucil; Waste Licence No. 207-1 issued by EPA

Killygarry Industrial Estate,Cavan ,Co Cavan,.,Ireland

Within the Country 15 01 04 No 71.22 metallic packaging R4 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland



Within the Country 15 01 02 No 57.06 plastic packaging R3 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland



Within the Country 15 01 06 No 80.02 mixed packaging R3 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland



Within the Country 02 05 99 No 58.18 wastes not otherwise specified D1 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland



Within the Country 02 05 02 No 648.74 sludges from on-site effluent treatment R10 M Weighed Offsite in IrelandClearpower Ltd,McElvaney WCP MH2005/89C

Philipstown,Dunleer,Co. Louth,.,Ireland

Within the Country 20 01 25 No 0.7 edible oil and fat R1 C Volume Calculation Offsite in IrelandAgri-Energy,WCP MH/2006/097/B

St Annes,Cloghran,Swords,Dublin,Ireland

Within the Country 17 05 04 No 16.98soil and stones other than those mentioned in 17 05 03 R5 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland



Within the Country 20 01 38 No 15.94 wood other than that mentioned in 20 01 37 R5 E Volume Calculation Offsite in IrelandPallet Supplies Ltd,WCP MH2001/53D WP 06/29

Mountain Lodge,Cootehill,Co Cavan,.,Ireland

To Other Countries 16 05 04 Yes 5.0gases in pressure containers (including halons) containing dangerous substances D10 C Volume Calculation Abroad

South Coast Transport,WCP-CK-08-0578-01

Corrin,Fermoy,Cork,Co Cork,Ireland

Tradabe Fawley,EPR/FP3935KL,Charlston Road,Hardley Hythe,Southampton,UK-SO4532A,Ireland

Charlston Road,Hardley Hythe,Southampton,UK-SO4532A,Ireland

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