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Boonoo Boonoo Landfill

Pollution Incident ResponseManagement Plan 2016

Licence 11435

Boonoo Boonoo Landfill Site Pollution Incident Response Management Plan 2016

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Document Control

Rev no Date Revision Details Author /Editor Approver

0 1/08/2012 First Edition Deanne Eaton Deanne Eaton1 26/02/2014 Yearly review Ram Kamalan Deanne Eaton2 19/08/2015 Yearly review Melissa Blum Deanne Eaton3 21/09/2015 Yearly review Melissa Blum Melissa Blum


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In the event of a pollution incident the following Services/people

MUST be informed immediately

Contact Phone NumberTenterfield Shire Council Manager

Water & Waste: Melissa Blum 0439 118 321

NSW EPA 131555

NSW Public Health unit 02 6764 8000 or02 9391 9000

NSW Fire and Rescue 1300 729 579NSW Work Cover Authority 131050

1. Executive summary

This Pollution Incident Response Management Plan (PIRMP) has been prepared tocomply with the directives introduced by the Protection of the Environment LegislationAmendment Act 2011 (POELA Act) that requires the preparation and implementationof a Pollution Incident Response Management Plan.

This PIRMP provides procedures and contact information to be used in the event of apollution incident and is to be followed by all Staff in dealing with such incidents.

2. Scope of the PIRMP

This Plan is focused on Boonoo Boonoo Landfill site and nearby surrounds.

2.1 Introduction

The purpose of this Pollution Incident Response Management Plan is to assistemployees and management of the Boonoo Boonoo Landfill to identify the potentialrisk of a pollution incident occurring, introduce measures to mitigate that risk and togive direction in making quality decisions should a pollution incident occur.

This plan contains guidance in determining the appropriate actions to take to preventmaterial harm to the environment.

This plan is to be kept in a prominent position at the Boonoo Boonoo Landfill Site, withlaminated copies kept in the 2 garbage collection vehicles. All waste staff mustfamiliarise themselves with the content of this plan and refer to it in the event of anypollution incident.

2.2 First Response


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Any staff member observing a pollution incident must notify all relevant authoritiesabout the incident, not just the appropriate regulatory authority (ARA) under thePOEO Act.

3. Hazard Assessment [clause 98C (1) (a), (b) and (c)]

The following potential hazards have been identified as possible sources of pollutionfrom the Boonoo Boonoo Landfill Site.


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Table 3-1 Pollution Hazard and Risk Factors

Pollution Hazard Risk Factors OutcomeLikelihood/

Consequence(Rating)

Pre-emptive Actions

Leachate Discharge Off Site

Leachate dam overflowLeachate contamination of

adjacent land and/orwaterways

Possible/major

Routine inspection includedin environmental checklist

Surface water monitoring ofdown gradient points

Leachate pump breakdownor pipeline failure

Leachate contamination ofadjacent land and/or

waterwaysPossible/major

Routine inspection includedin Environmental checklist

Scheduled maintenanceservicing of pump and pump

connections

Standby pump and serviceparts available

Surface water monitoring

Leachate contamination ofthe surface water

management system

Leachate contamination ofadjacent land and/or

waterwaysPossible/major

Routine inspection includedin Environmental checklist

to ensure suitablemanagement procedures,

including bund separation atactive tipping area


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Consequence(Rating)

Pre-emptive Actions

Leachate dam ruptureLeachate contamination of

adjacent land and/orwaterways

Possible/major Routine inspection includedin Environmental checklist

Leachate seepage fromlandfill operations into

water table

Leachate migration andpossible contamination of

water tablePossible/major Monitoring of ground bores

to detect leachate migration

Uncontrolled or undetectedleachate springs

Leachate contamination ofthe surface water

management system,adjacent land and/or

waterways

Possible/major Routine inspection includedin Environmental checklist

Combustion

Fire at landfill active tippingarea

Combustion creates smokeand fire hazard. Deep seated

fire difficult to extinguish.Possible/moderate

Inspection of all incomingloads as required in

Environmental checklist

Site secured at all times, nounaccompanied public

access

Fire in vehicle loads ofincoming wastes

Combustion creates smokeand fire hazard. Property

damage.Possible/moderate

Inspection of all incomingloads as required in

Environmental checklist

Oil/Fuel Spillage Rupture of fuel containersor storage tanks

Soil contamination

Creation of volatile fumes

Explosion/fire

Possible/major

Retain minimum quantitieson site

Creation of bunded storageareas


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Consequence(Rating)

Pre-emptive Actions

Rupture of mobile planthydraulic lines

Soil contamination

Contamination of adjacentland and/or waterways

Possible/major

Staff training in wasteplacement and compaction

techniques

Routine plant servicing

Dust Dust migrating off site Complaints to EPA Possible/moderate

Wet down unsealedtrafficable areas

Use shredded green wasteon exposed areas of cover

material

Odour Offensive odour Complaints to EPA Possible/moderate Provide daily cover to activetipping area

Litter Litter migrating off site Complaints to EPA Possible/moderate

Provide daily orintermediate cover to waste

Erect litter fences

Litter collection activities


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4. Inventory of Pollutants [clause 98C (1) (d) and (e)]

Table 4-1 Inventory of Potential Pollutants

PollutantType/Substance

Solid, Liquid,Gas or Powder Quantity Location (see

site plan)Type of

containmentLeachate Liquid 1,000,000 litres Leachate Dam Earth formed

Leachate Liquid varies Active tippingarea Lined cell

Leachate Liquid varies Previous fillingareas

Intermediatecover

Diesel Liquid Up to 500 litres Adjacent to siteshed

Elevated fuelstorage tank

Litter Solid varies At activetipping area Daily cover

Decomposinganimals Solid varies Animal burial

trenches Earth cover

5. Safety Equipment [clause 98C (1) (f)]

The Boonoo Boonoo Landfill Site is fenced to stop intruders and ensure safety. TheSite also has a number of active and passive pollution control/safety devices andequipment that can be used during a pollution incident.

Relevant details of pollution incident equipment and features are provided as follows:

Table 5-1 Safety Equipment

EQUIPMENT LOCATION QUANTITY MAINTAINANCEREQUIREMENTS/STANDARDS

Fire extinguisher Site Shed 1 Six monthly inspection and tagging

Sandbags Site Shed 50 Three monthly inspection andreplenishment

Mobile water pump Site Shed 1 Routine servicingWater reservoir for

fire fighting On site 1 Routine environmental inspections

The location of all incident response equipment will be clearly signposted so thatCouncil employees and contractor’s staff faced with an incident and under pressurewill confidently locate and select the appropriate type of equipment.

5.1 First Aid Equipment

A suitable fully stocked and easily accessible first aid kit is located at the site shed andits location clearly labelled.


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5.2 Signs and Labels

Signs and labels provide key information to facility personnel and users. The locationof signs is important.

Suitable signage indicating the location of incident response equipment and featuresand the first aid kit will be provided and maintained within the facility.

A list of emergency phone numbers will be clearly displayed at a location within thefacility that can be seen by Council employees and contractor’s staff.

6. Communicating with neighbours and the local community[clause 98C (1) (i)]

Communicating with neighbours and the local community is an important element inmanaging the response to any pollution incident.

In a pollution incident the telephone should be used as a means of notifying thoseindividuals/organisations responsible for activating this Plan and managing theincident response. Mobile phones will be the accepted means of communications.

Council has an obligation to inform members of the local community should apollution incident occur that could affect their property or safety. Communicationmechanisms include phoning occupiers of neighbouring properties, issuing mediareleases and providing information of Council’s web site.

The following notification and communication action plan will be applicable to a majorpollution incident at the Boonoo Boonoo Landfill.


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Table 6-1 Notification and Communications Action Plan

Nature Of Incident Impact on Community NotificationRequirements Responsibility Notification Mechanisms

/Tools Key Message

Leachate Discharge offsite

Local impact rangingfrom minor to

significant

EPA

Owners/occupiers ofneighbouring properties

(see Appendix B forcommunications

recipients schedule)

Local community

Manager Water &Waste TSC

Phone call to EPAEnvironment Line followed by

a written report

Phone call toowners/occupiers of

neighboring properties (seeAppendix B for

communications recipientsschedule)

Information displayed onCouncil’s web site

Assessment of severity

Type and quantity of materialinvolved

Explanation of whathappened

Date and time of incident

Response actions taken

Method of issuing/receivingadditional information

FireLocal impact, likely tobe minor, dependingon the severity of the

fire

EPA

Owners/occupiers ofneighbouring properties

(see Appendix B forcommunications

recipients schedule)

Local community



a written report

Phone call toowners/occupiers of

neighboring propertiesMedia release

Date and time of incidentResponse actions taken

Type of fireAgency responding

Oil/Fuel Spill Local impact, likely tobe minor

EPA, depending onseverity



a written report

Date and time of incidentResponse actions taken

Type of oil/fuel


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7. Minimising Harm to Persons on the premises [clause 98C (1) (j)]

Staff are to maintain a normal risk assessment approach to work health and safety(WHS) when dealing with any environmental incident covered by this plan. All sitehazards are to be identified after notification to authorities and prior to commencingany other activity. The risk posed to staff health and safety for each hazard is to beassessed, and mitigated as appropriate. Particular reference is to be made to therelevant MDS for any chemical involved (note MSDS located in shite shed).

7.1 General Requirements

Most minor pollution incidents will not require the evacuation of all or part of thefacility however it is acknowledged that any major incident may require the facility tobe evacuated. Evacuation of Council employees, contractor’s staff and facility users inthe event of a major incident is of the utmost importance.

In order to achieve a safe and timely evacuation, it is critical that an early warning ofthe pollution situation be communicated and action implemented to remove Councilemployees and/or contractor’s staff from the hazard area. The decision to evacuatethe building is to be taken by the Manager Water & Waste and supported by facilitypersonnel.

7.2 Evacuation Assembly Areas

Given the relatively small size of the site, low usage with the likelihood of fewpersonnel present at any one time and the limited quantities of potential pollutantsretained on the site that would be harmful to human health, the primary objective inthe evacuation of the site will be to ensure all contractors, council staff and othersthat may be on site vacate the site as directed, the facility entry gates are closed andthe contractor/Council staff waits for emergency services to arrive or other actions asdirected by the Manager Water & Waste.

On arrival at the designated evacuation assembly point all employees will remain untilthe Manager Water & Waste has determined the status of all personnel and;

accounted for all, or prepared a list of names of missing personnel and the location last seen

For the purposes of this plan the following evacuation assembly points are applicable:

Primary Assembly Point is at the main entry gate to the Boonoo Boonoo Landfill.


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7.3 Post Evacuation Assembly Point

Once the facility has been evacuated to the Primary Evacuation Assembly Point andthe presence of personnel confirmed, arrangements will be made by the ManagerWater & Waste for Council employees and contractor’s staff to be transported/movedto the Post Evacuation Assembly Point which for the purposes of this Plan is theCouncil Office Building, 247 Rouse Street Tenterfield.

Incident debriefing and incident investigation will be undertaken at the PostEvacuation Assembly Point. Further management instructions will also be provided.


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8. Maps [clause 98C (1) (k)]

Figure 8-1 Locality Plan


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Figure 8-2 Site Services and Infrastructure Plan

Site S

hed


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Figure 8-3 Potential Pollutants Plan


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9. Actions to be taken during or immediately after a pollutionincident [clause 98C (1) (m)]

Refer to protocol attached in Appendix A

10. Staff Training [clause 98C (1) (m)]

Waste staff are to familiarise themselves with the content of this plan during theindividual staff induction process for new staff. It is also to be discussed at teammeeting level initially, and after each annual review of the plan. The responsibilityfor ensuring staff are aware of the plan and competent in following the procedurescontained in it is the Manager Water and Waste. After each incident where the planis invoked a report is to be prepared by the Manager Water and Waste identifyingany gaps in implementation or procedure. These are to be communicated to staffduring Staff Meetings.

11. Testing Plans [clauses 98C (1) (n), (o) and (p), 98C (2) (f) and(g), 98E (1) and 98E (2)]

Waste staff will conduct a desktop drill initially and after each annual review of theplan under the immediate supervision of the Manager Water and Waste.

The following table outlines the dates where the plan has been tested and updated,also the staff members who carries out testing.


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POLLUTION INCIDENT RESPONSE MANAGEMENTPLAN TESTING AND AMENDMENT

NOTIFICATION FORM

DISTRIBUTION Master copy Site copy Staff member who conducted test

DATE OF TEST21/9/2015

TEST CONDUCTED BYMELISSA BLUM

DATEAMENDED

PAGE NUMBER PLAN SECTION DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE

MANAGEMENT AUTHORIZATION………………………………… DATED……………….

I ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF THE AMENDMENTS TO THIS PLAN AND HAVEINCORPORATED INTO THE DOCUMENT FOR WHICH I AM RESPONSIBLE.

SIGNED……………………………….. DATED.……………………….

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12. Appendix A - Protocols

POLLUTION INCIDENT RESPONSE PROTOCOL – TENTERFIELD DAMVersion 1 Compiled by Deanne Eaton 8 November 2012Version 2 Edited by Melissa Blum 26 August 2016

Upon notification of a pollution incident, proceed in the following manner:

1) Note the time that the pollution incident notification was received/identified;2) Proceed to site as a matter of high priority;3) Conduct site specific WHS Risk Assessment;4) Conduct site specific Environmental Risk Assessment/Response by answering the questions

in the below flow chart;5) Secure the site from public access until site is cleaned and disinfected;6) Report the nature of the pollutant and any information that may assist in the future

prevention of the incident recurring at this site or other location to the Manager Water &Waste.

Q1. Is the pollu on able to be contained in an area that will allow all pollu on to be collected?

YesNo

Clean up in normal fashion.

Q2. Is the pollu on discharging to any of the following? Waterway? School? Hospital? Other Cri cal Loca on?

Yes NoAdvise Manager W&W immediately.Report incident to EPA on 131 555.

EPA licence number is 11435.Clean up in normal fashion.

Q3. Es mate and record the flow rate of the discharge in litres per second.(an easy way to do this is to think about how quickly the flow would fill a normal 7 litre bucket)

Environmental Risk Assessment Flow Chart

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13. Appendix B Communications Recipients Schedule

AffectedProperty

Name ofContact

Contact Details Notes

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