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Application form for EPA works approval

1. APPLICANT

1.1 Company details

Company name ACN

Auslak Timber Treatment P/L 159 894 443

Registered address

24 Vesper Drive, Narre Warren, Victoria, 3805

1.2 Contact details

Name Position

Ian Clarke (TimTech Chemicals)

Sales & Services Manager

Phone Email

0417 749 481

[email protected]

1.3 Premises details

Premises address Municipality

24 Vesper Drive, Narre Warren, Victoria, 3805 City of Casey

2. PROPOSAL

2.1 Project description

Provide a simple, one-line explanation of the project. Attach a site and location plan.

The proposal is for the installation of a waterborne timber preservation plant.

2.2 Cost of works and application fee

Cost of works Application fee

$381,523.30 $5,420.50

2.3 Proposed dates

Start construction: Month, Year Start operation: Month, Year

November 2012 It will take 5 months to build and ship the plant from Europe once a purchase order is placed. Work on the concrete bund will be completed while waiting for shipment of the plant. The installation and commissioning of the plant once it arrives from Europe will be 3 to 5 days. Purchase order for the plant is subject to getting EPA Works Approval.

March 2013

mailto:[email protected]


3. APPROVALS

3.1 Need for works approval

Schedule type Act section that applies

F01 Timber Preservation

List any exemptions that apply: section of the Regulations

3.2 Planning and other approvals

Planning Zone Type of approval required

Industrial 3 Zone N/A

Approving authority Approval received or pending

N/A N/A

3.3 Existing EPA approvals (if any)

List any EPA documents held

N/A

4. ENVIRONMENT AND COMMUNITY

4.1 Track record

Summarise the company’s recent environmental performance

N/A See preamble in SBMP for the industry experience of Auslak’s managing director.

Report any relevant offences; e.g. indictable and summary offences

N/A

List any enforcement actions related to this site

N/A

4.2 Key environmental considerations

List the main environmental aspects of your proposal

The timber preservation plant will be of zero discharge configuration. The plant will be designed and built to AS 2843 Part 1-Plant Design and Part 2-Plant Operation. The plant will use the latest technology in relation to processes and will therefore minimize the amount of water used during operation. It is also planned to farm rain water from the roof of the shed housing the plant to use during operation and therefore reduce the volume of mains water required.

4.3 Community engagement

Summarise any public consultation that has been undertaken or planned

N/A

Indicate any issues that have been raised

N/A


5. PROCESS AND BEST PRACTICE

5.1 Process and technology

Key process steps Key inputs Key outputs Key Controls

The plant will use variations of the Vacuum Pressure Impregnation (VPI) process to provide the best outcome for the type and species of wood to be treated. This process is described in more detail in the attached SBMP.

The plant plans to use both TimTech C Oxide (Copper Chrome Arsenate) and TimTech Q (Alkaline Copper Quaternary). These will be supplied in concentrate form to site in 1,000 litre Intermediate Bulk Containers (IBC’s). Both preservatives will be diluted with water on site. Further description on the preservatives is supplied in the MSDS’ in appendix 1 of the SBMP and also the Emergency Spills Procedure which is appendix 5 of the SBMP.

Treatment of timber greatly enhances it’s durability and the applications for use. It can take non-durable plantation grown timber and turn it into a durable value added product. Waste generation and minimisation is discussed in section 4 of the attached SBMP.

Records are kept of each charge (individual process) that goes through the the timber preservation plant. These records include the process used, volume treated, level of treatment (retention of preservative), volume of preservative used etc.

5.2 Environmental best practice

Indicate steps taken to determine industry best practice

The plant will be sourced from a European based company, IWT Moldrup. They are recognised as industry leaders in the design and supply of timber preservation plants and use the latest control technologies available.

Explain why waste generation and resource use cannot be avoided or minimised

Please refer to section 4 of the attached SBMP which discusses waste generation and minimisation.

Explain options considered and why this process is considered best practice


5.3 Integrated environmental assessment

Indicate any areas where there are competing environmental demands

N/A

Indicate how you will determine net environmental benefit in these areas

N/A

5.4 Choice of process and technology

Process or technology Advantages Disadvantages

The plant will be sourced from IWT Moldrup in Europe.

They are widely recognised as industry leaders and use industry best practice in both the design and manufacture of their plants.

5.5 Choice of location and layout

Location or layout Advantages Disadvantages

24 Vesper Drive, Narre Warren Victoria. See site map attached in SBMP.

Initially Auslak looked at a new site in Thomas Murrell Drive, Dandenong for the plant however initial discussions with Local Council indicated that we would have trouble gaining approvals as this land was designated for Industry that required a significant buffer. This area is one of only three in the state and therefore used to encourage industries requiring significant buffer zones. The use of the Vesper Drive location meets the required 100 metre buffer zone to sentitive areas. Currently the site is used for a timber wholesale and retail operation.

6. RESOURCES

6.1 Carbon

Type of energy use or greenhouse gas emission Amount in GJ/yr or tCO2e

Please refer to section 1.4 (Operational Issues) of the SBMP for a detailed explanation of power consumption.


It is estimated the plant will use 941kW of power per month.

6.2 Water use

The water usage: ML per year

1.75 ML per year

6.3 Solid waste

Type of solid waste Amount t/yr Destination

Very little solid waste will be produced. The only solid will be from the occasional strap or glut that maybe dislodged from a pack during handling on site.

6.4 Prescribed industrial waste

Type of prescribed waste Amount t/yr Destination

Treatment plants generate waste from two areas.

1. Chemical sludge which can be minimized by process selection etc.

2. Contaminated sawdust and soil that is carried in on packs of timber. This can be minimized through good house keeping.

See section 4 of the SBMP for further information on waste management.

1.2-1.5 tonnes (800-1,000 litres) Will be disposed of via recognised waste disposal company ie Virotec.

7. EMISSIONS

7.1 Air emissions

Type of air emissions Rate or scale of emissions List any class 3 indicators

Refer to SBMP for details of vacuum pump configuration.

N/A N/A

7.2 Discharge to surface water

Provide reasons for any discharge to water (rather than to sewer or to land)

N/A


Rate of discharge to water; litres per day Indicate water quality or treatment level

N/A

7.3 Discharge to land

Rate of discharge or deposit to land, Types of waste and level of treatment litres/or tonnes per day e.g. secondary or tertiary

N/A

For reuse, demonstrate that the proposal will meet EPA guidelines

N/A

Provide the reasons for any discharge to groundwater and indicate segment

N/A

7.4 Noise emissions

Hours of operation Noise sources Are they audible at nearby residences?

7.00am to 5.00pm Pumps - including vacuum, pressure and transfer pumps. These pumps do not run simultaneously and are used at different stages of the treatment process. The SBMP details noise generated from the vacuum pump which will generate the most noise.

The nearest residence is 205 metres to the South-East of the proposed site and therefore will not be impacted by the project.

8. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

8.1 Non-routine operations

List process upsets that could impact on the environment

The only chances of an environmental risk could come from an equipment failure or leak. Both of these are discussed in more detail in the SBMP. But essentially the plant will be housed inside a bund and therefore will be able to contain any spills from plant failure or leak.

8.2 Separation distances

Proposed buffer distances, in metres Recommended buffer distance, in metres

205 metres from nearest senititive receptors 100 metres

8.3 Management system

Explain the system that will be used to manage environmental risk

The plant will be housed inside a bund that has 120% capacity of the entire contents possible to be stored on site. In the highly unlikely event (never happened before) of both work tanks failing the entire contents of the plant will contained and not present an environmental risk.


8.4 Construction

Identify any environmental risks that will need to be managed during installation

N/A

Identify any existing site contamination issues

N/A

Explain how construction will be managed to prevent environmental impacts

The plant will be housed inside an existing shed and therefore require no earthworks. The plant bund/drip pad will require 280 m2 (18 x 15.6 metres) of concrete to be poured over the existing concrete floor. The plant will be fabricated and tested prior to shipment from Europe. On site all that is required for the plant installation is for it to be bolted together. This will prevent any environmental impacts during construction.

Application Form for EPA Works Approval

A. CARBON

A1. Energy use and greenhouse gas emissions

Note any existing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions

Type of energy use or Amount (TJ/year) or Process step greenhouse gas tCO2e/year

Basis for numbers

A2. Best practice carbon management

Outline the steps taken to identify best practice carbon management

Summarise the options considered to avoid or minimise carbon emissions

Explain why the chosen option is best practice

B. WATER

B1. Water use

Note any existing water use

Process step Type of water use Amount (ML/year)


Basis for numbers

B2. Best practice water management

Outline the steps taken to identify best practice for saving water

Summarise the options considered to avoid or minimise water usage


C. SOLID WASTE

C1. Solid waste generation

Note any existing solid waste generation

Process step Type of waste generated Amount (t/year)

Basis for numbers

C2. Best practice solid waste management

Outline the steps taken to identify best practice for solid waste management

Summarise the options considered to avoid or minimise solid waste



Indicate where these wastes will go

D. PRESCRIBED INDUSTRIAL WASTE

D1. Prescribed industrial waste generation

Note any existing prescribed industrial waste generation

Process Type of waste Waste category Amount (t/year)

Basis for numbers

D2. Best practice prescribed waste management

Outline the steps taken to identify best practice for prescribed waste

Summarise the options considered to avoid or minimise prescribed waste


Indicate where these wastes will go

E. AIR

E1. Air emissions

Note any existing air emissions


Process step Type of air emission* Amount (g/min)

*Identify any class 3 indicator emissions

Basis for numbers

E2. Best practice air emissions management

Outline the steps taken to identify best practice# for air emissions

Summarise the options considered to avoid or minimise air emissions

Explain why the chosen option is best practice#

#For class 3 indicator emissions assess against maximum extent achievable

E3. Impact on air quality

Predicted maximum

concentration (project) Background concentration

Predicted maximum

concentration (total)^

^Where any predicted concentrations are above the design criteria, provide a risk assessment. Assess any emissions that could impact on regional air quality.


F. WATER

F1. Water discharges

Note any existing water discharges

Process step Type of water discharge Flowrate (L/day)

Basis for numbers

F2. Best practice water management

Outline the steps taken to identify best practice for discharge to water

Summarise the options considered to avoid or minimise water discharges


F3. Impact on waterway

Indicator Maximum concentration Median concentration (mg/L)

Water quality objective^

^Where any predicted concentrations are above the objectives, provide a mixing zone assessment


G. LAND AND GROUNDWATER

G1. Discharge or deposit to land

Note any existing discharge or deposit to land

Process step Type of discharge Flow rate (L/day)

Or Type of waste Amount (t/year)

Basis for numbers

G2. Best practice land and groundwater management

Outline the steps taken to identify best practice in discharge or deposit to land

Summarise the options considered to avoid or minimise discharge to land

For landfills, demonstrate best practice siting and design


G3. Impact on land and groundwater

Provide a land capability assessment

Groundwater Indicator Predicted Concentration Water quality objective^


^Where any predicted concentrations are above the objectives, provide an attenuation zone assessment

Assess any impacts on the level of the water table

H. NOISE EMISSIONS

H1. Noise emissions

Process step Source/type of emission Sound power level (dBA)

Basis for numbers

H2. Best practice noise management

Outline the steps taken to identify best practice for noise emissions

Summarise the options considered to avoid or minimise noise emissions


H3. Noise impact

Location of Noise levels Existing noise Background receptor(s) from project^ levels (site)^ noise level^

Total noise level^ Noise limit^

^dBA for each of day, evening and night where relevant. Where existing site noise is above the limit, provide a noise reduction plan.


I. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

I1. Non routine operations

Outline the steps taken to identify potential process upsets or failures

Outline approach to identifying best practice in managing these environmental risks

Type of process upset Potential environmental Measures to reduce

impact likelihood and impact

Explain why the buffer distance to residents is acceptable

I2. Monitoring

Indicator Monitoring Monitoring Use of Process Measured type frequency monitoring

APPLICANT STATEMENT

I declare that to the best of my knowledge the information in this application is true and correct, that I have made all the necessary enquiries and that no matters of significance have been withheld from EPA. Signed CEO or delegate

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