PORTS, CUSTOMS AND FREE ZONE CORPORATION

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS

Fifth Edition

2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

PREFACE 5 COMMONLY USED UNITS AND SYMBOLS 6 DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS 7 SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION 13 SECTION 2. AIR ENVIRONMENT 14 2.1 General 14 2.2 Ambient Air Quality Criteria 14 2.3 Air Pollution Source Standards 16 2.4 Special Industries - Major Potential Offenders 16 2.5 Local Control 20

2.6 Odour and Dust Control 21 2.7 Working Areas Control 22 2.8 Mobile Sources 22

2.9 Protecting the Ozone Layer 23 2.10 Performance Testing 23

SECTION 3 WATER ENVIRONMENT 24 3.1 General 24 3.2 Marine Pollution Control 25 3.2.1 Harbour Receiving Water 25 3.2.1.1 Standards for Discharge of 25 Wastewater to Harbour 3.2.1.2 General Harbour Water Quality 27 Criteria 3.2.1.3 Harbour Water Quality 27 Objectives 3.2.1.4 Cooling Water Intake/Discharge Criteria 28 3.2.2 Gulf (Open Sea) Receiving Water 28 3.3 Wastewater Disposal 28 3.3.1 General 28 3.3.2 Gulf (Open Sea) Disposal 29 3.3.3 Sanitary (domestic) Waste 30 3.3.3.1 Sewers 30 3.3.3.2 Septic Tanks 31

3.3.4 Industrial Liquid Wastes 31 3.3.4.1 Soakaways 31 3.3.4.2 Disposal in DM/ 31

Authority Treatment Plants 3.3.4.3 Disposal in Harbour/ 33

Gulf (Open Sea) 3.3.4.4 Disposal of Liquid Hazardous 33 Waste

3.4 Groundwater Protection 33 3.4.1 General 33

3.4.2 Monitoring Wells 34 3.4.3 Irrigation Criteria 34 3.4.4 Stormwater Control 36 3.5 Natural Environment 37 3.6 Land Environment Protection 37 3.7 Performance Testing 38 SECTION 4 DANGEROUS/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 39 4.1 General 39 4.1.4 Chemicals 39 SECTION 5 SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTES 40 5.1 General 40 5.2 Hazardous Waste Management 40 5.3 Waste Control 42 5.4 Basel Convention 43 SECTION 6 NOISE CONTROL 44 6.1 General 44 6.2 Environmental Noise Criteria 44 6.3 Control 44 6.4 Performance Testing 44 SECTION 7 ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING 46 7.1 General 46 7.2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)/ 46 Environmental Audit SECTION 8 EHS DEPARTMENT TARIFF AND SERVICE 47 CHARGE

8.1 Introduction 47 8.2 Fines Categories 47

8.3 EHS Tariffs and Service Charges 49 8.4 Proposed Modifications to existing FZ Rules 53

8.4.1 Use of containers/portacabins 8.4.2 Operation Fitness Certificate 8.4.3 Operation Fitness Certificate Violations 8.4.4 Health, Safety and Environment

REFERENCES 57

PREFACE This booklet details the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) standards and requirements to protect the environment from industrial, port operations, etc. To this end, we have adopted a policy of source control in which operations shall be conducted in an environmentally sound manner. The new projects are examined by PCFC Group Environment, Health and Safety Department in technical detail from the outset to determine all the environmental impacts and so allow us to specify mitigation measures, which have to be built into the projects at the design stage. Should potentially significant environmental impacts be recognized or suspected, then an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study is requested from the company. Taking all the evidence into account, we then require suitable pollution prevention and control measures of a practicable nature. All our clients are required to adopt and operate clean, modern technologies, efficient use of energy and materials and minimize waste generation by operating Recycle, Reuse and Recovery (RRR) options and the safe and responsible disposal of any residual wastes. An effective balance has to be struck between the industry and environment which will not only provide the necessary measures to protect the environment, but will also not act as a deterrent to industrial growth and hence achieve the sustainable development. We contribute to the development of government regulatory policy and initiatives that will enhance environmental training and awareness of environmental protection. We co-operate closely with Dubai Municipality (DM) and the Federal Environmental Agency (FEA) on a regular basis, regarding mutual environmental concerns. Environmental Management is an important part of control, which is fully recognized and implemented by the Authority. We have been certified for EMS ISO-14001 since 2002 and we encourage all our Free Zone clients to achieve the same.

SULTAN AHMED BIN SULAYEM Executive Chairman Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) COMMONLY USED UNITS AND SYMBOLS dB = A-weighted sound pressure level in decibels lb/MBTU = pounds per million British Thermal Unit mg/DSCM = milligram per dry standard cubic meter mg/l = milligram per liter MPN/100 ml = most probable number per 100 milliliters = density of organisms per 100 milliliters MW = mega watt NTU = Nephelometric Turbidity Unit psi = pounds per square inch s = second ug/m3 = microgram per meter cubed = 10-6 gram/cubic meter min = minimum mm = millimeter TDS = total dissolved solids TKN = total kjeldahl nitrogen TOC = total organic carbon TSS = total suspended solids (non filterable matter) SS = Suspended solids ppm = parts per million ppb = parts per billion b = Billion m = Million K = Thousand h = Hour t = Ton te = ton (metric ton) ng/m3 = Nanogram per meter cubed

DEFINITIONS AND ABBREVIATIONS Abatement: Measures taken to reduce or eliminate pollution. Acceptable level: Means the concentration of an air quality indicator, which must not be, exceeded more than once at any location in any 12-month period in order to protect the beneficial uses of the air environment. Abandoned: Means placing any wastes or environmentally hazardous substances in a position where it can enter or be reasonably expected to enter the environment or giving up control of any substances or piece of land without disposal of any hazardous wastes or substances contained in or on that land. Air Environment means the atmosphere and components of the atmosphere. Air Pollutant: Substances added in to the air in sufficient concentration to produce a measurable effect on man, animals, vegetation or materials. Audit: Means a systematic process of investigation and measurement to identify either the waste or waste generated, the impacts of these wastes, the degree of compliance to PCFC rules and orders and/or compliance to a company’s environmental management system. Authority: Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) Background: (in regard to an indicator of environmental quality) means the level of that indicator measured in an area away from the influence of non-natural sources. Background (in regard to noise) Means the 10 min average sound pressure level in dB. BAT – Best Available Techniques

BPEO means Best Practicable Environmental Option Beneficial Use: means any use of any segment of the environment, which is beneficial to public welfare, health or enjoyment or of economic significance. Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD): The quantity of oxygen utilized in the biochemical oxidation of organic matter in a specified period and at a specified temperature. Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) means the amount of oxygen required for the chemical oxidation of organics in a liquid. CLV- Ceiling Level Limit. Controlled Substance means a substance listed under the Montreal Protocol and includes fully halogenated chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon tetrachloride, methyl chloroform, hydrochlorofluorocarbons, hydrobromofluorocarbons and methyl bromide. Dangerous Goods: means any material belonging to any of the classes(1-8) of dangerous goods as defined by the UN Committee of Experts. dB (Decibel) means the logarithmic scale of sound pressure level used to measure perceived noise with a sound level meter. “A” - weighting refers to the frequency response of the sound meter applied to match the frequency characteristics of the standard human ear. Difficult Industrial Waste means any non-hazardous waste requiring special management procedures for its disposal to avoid environmental nuisance or unreasonable environmental impact. Disposal of waste means the discharge or deposit of waste into the environment, or the complete destruction of waste without significant residue. DM means Dubai Municipality DPA means Dubai Ports Authority ED means Environment Dept. of DM EG means Environmental Guideline EHS means Environment, Health and Safety EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment) means a report in the format and containing the information specified by the competent department to describe the likely environmental impacts of a project.

Environment means the land area the water and air associated with it and the settlements and habitats, which depend on these physical features. Environmentally Hazardous Substances means any substances specified by executive regulation which is considered to pose a significant threat to the environment or public health. Environmental Management System (EMS) means the structure, plans, responsibilities, practices, procedures, processes and responsibilities for developing, reviewing and implementing an environmental policy as described in the International Standards Organization - ISO 14001 and as further explained in ISO 14004. ER means Environmental Control Rules and Requirements FEA means Federal Environmental Agency PCFC means Free Zone in Jebel Ali; Dubai Good Control Practice means technology and practices commonly employed in a particular industry to control emissions or minimize waste. Ground Level Concentration means the concentration of any indicator emitted from any sources as measured or predicted at ground level, or any habitable elevation, taking into consideration the additive effects of background concentrations. Group EHS Dept. means PCFC Group Environment, Health and Safety Department. Ground Water means the subterranean waters. Handling / handled means producing, storing, treating, conveying, transporting or disposing of a substance or waste or in any other way dealing with a substance or waste. Hazardous Waste means any waste deemed unsuitable for direct disposal to the environment, sewer or conventional landfill or any waste containing any of the components listed below above a concentration specified by the Authority or any other substance, which is considered by the Authority to pose a risk to public health or the environment based on its toxic, mutagenic, corrosive, reactive, flammable or radioactive properties. Any of the following wastes: • Wastes from the production and preparation of pharmaceutical products. • Waste pharmaceuticals, drugs and medicines. • Wastes from the production, formulation and use of biocides and

phytopharmaceuticals. • Wastes from the manufacture, formulation and use of wood preserving chemicals

• Wastes from the production, formulation and use of organic solvents. • Wastes from heat treatment and tempering operations containing cyanides. • Waste mineral oils unfit for their originally intended use. • Waste oils/water, hydrocarbons /water mixtures, emulsions and oily sludges. • Waste substances and articles containing or contaminated with polychlorinated

biphenyls (PCBs) and/or polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs) and/or polybrominated biphenyls (PBBs)

• Waste tarry residues arising from refining distillation and any pyrolytic treatment. • Wastes from production, formulation and use of inks, dyes, pigments, paints,

lacquers, varnish • Medical Wastes • Wastes from production, formulation and use of resins, latex, plasticisers

glues/adhesives. • Waste chemicals and substances arising from research and development or teaching

activities which are not identified and/or new and whose effects on man and/or the environment are not known.

• Wastes of an explosive nature. • Waste from production, formulation and use of photographic chemicals and

processing materials. • Wastes resulting from surface treatment of metals and plastics. • Residues arising from industrial waste disposal operations Any waste containing: • Acidic solutions or acids in solid form • Antimony, antimony compounds • Arsenic, arsenic compounds • Asbestos (all chemical forms) • Barium compounds • Basic solutions or bases in solid form • Beryllium, berryllium compounds • Boron compounds • Cadmium, cadmium compounds • Copper compounds • Ethers • Halogenated organic solvents • Hexavalent chromium compound • Inorganic and organic cyanides • Inorganic fluorine containing compounds excluding Calcium and Aluminum

fluorides. • Inorganic sulphur containing compounds, excluding Calcium Sulphate. • Lead, lead compounds. • Mercury, mercury compounds.

• Metal carbonyls • Nickel compounds • Organic phosphorous compounds • Organic solvents excluding halogenated solvents • Organotin compounds (TBTO) • Organohalogen compounds other than substances specifically referred to in this

article. • Phenols, Phenol compounds including chlorophenols • Polychlorinated dibenzo-furan and related compounds • Polychlorinated dibenzo-p-dioxin and related compounds. • Radioactive wastes • Selenium, selenium compounds • Silver compounds • Tellurium, tellurium compounds • Thalium, thallium compounds • Vanadium, vanadium compounds • Zinc , zinc compounds. Indicator means any substance or parameter used as a measure of environment quality PCFC : Ports Customs and Free Zone Corporation Large Source means any premises, which produces more than 1000 tonnes per annum of hazardous waste, 20,000 liters per day of industrial wastewater or emits more than 100 kilograms per day of any air emissions. Large Quantity of Dangerous Goods means a total quantity of 20 tonnes of any class or any combination of classes with the exception of Class 3 flammable materials stored at retail petroleum outlets. Land environment means the land area above the high water mark and includes the land surface and subterranean strata. Marine waters means the waters of the Arabian Gulf including Jebel Ali and Port Rashid harbours. MSDS means Material Safety Data Sheet Normal Cubic Meter means a volume of dry gas, which occupies one cubic meter measured at 25°C and 1 atmosphere pressure. Occupier means the person in day-to-day management control of any premises. OFC means Operation Fitness Certificate

Parts Per Million (ppm): means parts by weight equal to milligrams per liter divided by the specific gravity. In water analysis it is a weight /weight ratio. Person in relation to this ER means a natural person or business or corporate body registered and conducting any activity or proposed activity in PCFC. Pollution of a segment of the environment means: a. Any exceedance of standards or objectives adopted by the Authority for any

segment of the environment, or b. Any detrimental impact on legitimate beneficial uses of any segment of the

environment, or c. Causing conditions, which would be hazardous to health or offensive to human

beings. PCFC means Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation. Radioactive Waste means any waste containing natural or man-made radio nuclides with an activity in excess of 100 Bq per g and any other wastes whose activity cannot be disregarded for the purpose of radiation protection. Sewerage System means the tanker waste disposal sites, pump stations, sewers and treatment plant operated by Dubai Municipality or PCFC. STEL-Short Term Exposure Limit TEQ means Total Equivalent Quantity. Toxicant means any substance, which is poisonous to living things. TLV means Threshold Limit Value. TWA means Time Weighted Average. Treatment means a change in the physical or chemical composition or concentration of a waste substance so as to make it less hazardous or to make it acceptable at disposal facilities Turbidity means a measure of fine suspended matter in liquids. USEPA means United States Environmental Protection Agency. Visible Emission means any smoke or other emissions visible to the unaided eye excluding water vapour.

Waste means any matter whether solid or liquid gaseous or radioactive which is discharged, emitted or deposited in the environment in such volume, or manner as to cause an alteration in the environment; any otherwise discarded , rejected abandons, unwanted or surplus matter intended for recycling, reprocessing, recovery or purification by a separate operation from that which produced the matter, and any matter prescribed to be waste by the Authority. Waste Generator means a person or activity causing the production of waste by any process. Waste Minimization means practices or processes, which reduce to the maximum practicable extent the quantity of waste which, requires subsequent treatment, storage or disposal. It includes reduction of total volume or strength of industrial waste, provided that such reduction is not achieved simply by dewatering or compaction. Waste Transporter means a person permitted by the Authority and DM to transport wastes materials within the Emirate of Dubai Water Environment means the sea bed and territorial waters of PCFC

SECTION 1

INTRODUCTION The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has developed Environmental Control Rules and Requirements (to be referred as PCFC-ER) for Air and Water Environments, Dangerous/Hazardous Materials, Solid Wastes, Noise Control and for Environmental Reporting. These requirements are applicable to all private owned industrial premises operating in the Free Zone and PCFC projects and activities having potential for environmental impacts. These requirements are considered to be practical, and are based on current international standards and guidelines and best available, practicable environmental control technology adapted to the Dubai situation. Future developments could necessitate significant modifications to these criteria. These requirements will be reviewed and updated as the background knowledge and experience for the PCFC are accumulated. The requirements identified are specific to the types and extent of present and future projects in PCFC. The Authority closely coordinates with Federal Environmental Agency (FEA) as well as Dubai Municipality (DM) on mutual interests. The violation of PCFC-ER, DM, or Federal Environmental Law would be dealt with as per Free Zone Rules of PCFC.

Criteria appearing in this version of the PCFC-ER for the first time shall be applicable to all new industries immediately. For existing industries a one (1) year period will be allowed to bring the plant into compliance with the environmental requirements. However, one (1) year additional would be applicable to air pollution related compliance with proper justification approved by the Authority. The existing owners or operators of PCFC industries must provide the Authority with their plans for implementation of the necessary modifications on a case-by-case basis. PCFC has prepared Environmental Guidelines (EGs) for specific facilities and concerns, which need to be addressed by the lessees. The owner of a works shall use the Best Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO – see relevant EG for further details) for preventing the discharge of noxious or offensive substances into the environment from his premises and for rendering harmless and inoffensive such substances as may be so discharged. Whether or not a substance is noxious or offensive shall be in the judgment of the Authority and shall include gases, vapours, smoke, grit, dust, fume, noise, solid and liquid wastes etc. The means to be used refer not only to the provision of equipment and systems for preventing discharges, but also to the manner in which the plant is used and to the supervision by the person in control of the premises of any operation where noxious or offensive substances may be evolved. In other words, the implementation of Best Available Techniques (BAT– see relevant EG for further details). The Authority operates a system of prior environmental approval of industrial activities and no industrial activity operation may begin until the completed plant has been inspected and the Authority is satisfied that it meets its requirements and is fit for use. An Operation Fitness Certificate (OFC) will be issued by the Authority. On a case-by-case basis for the existing industries “Environmental Audit” may be required. Similarly, for the new facilities, “Environmental Impact Assessment” (EIA) studies may be required as per PCFC Guidelines. Such studies would be completed before the engineering design so that the relevant recommendations are implemented properly. The approvals needed from any other Government Authorities should be processed through the Authority. The word “practicable” takes into account the current state of technical knowledge, the local circumstances and the financial implications. Control of the process includes adequate maintenance, appropriate instrumentation, choice of materials of construction, keeping of important spares, training and supervision of operators and measurement of discharges where necessary. A high standard of housekeeping shall be maintained. Roadways and working areas in normal use shall be hard surfaced and kept clean to avoid dissemination of dust. The responsibility for ensuring that equipment meet the design standards lies with the owner. Criteria values, limits or levels not specifically addressed in this document will be governed by established standards of FEA, DM, The United States Environmental

Protection Agency (USEPA) or from any other relevant source. Where uncertainties exist or clarification is required, the Authority should be contacted. The lessee and his Technical Consultant has to confirm the implementation of international codes (e.g. API, ASME, BS, etc) on their own facility.

SECTION 2

AIR ENVIRONMENT 2.1 GENERAL Protection of the PCFC air environment is by source control for which the Best

Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO – see relevant EG) must be used, firstly to prevent emissions to air and, secondly, to render harmless and inoffensive what cannot be prevented. When prevention has been used to the practicable limit, a standard is needed to measure the minimum acceptable result. Mass emission is the important parameter, but this is not easy to measure and we fall back on the measurement of concentration of pollutants in the exhaust gases. When measurements cannot be made from emissions, judgment has to be made by the naked eye, when there must be no significant visible emission. This is especially important for dust emissions. When the first part of BPEO has been achieved, i.e. prevention, the residual emission has to be rendered harmless and inoffensive and this is accomplished by use of proper control equipment and dispersion from suitably tall chimneys. Chimney calculations use complicated mathematical formulae, but these have been reduced to a few simple rules as shown where relevant in the text. A single source cannot be allowed to take up the whole of the permitted air quality at ground level, so the methods used by the Authority permit many multi sources to operate in the Free Zone without causing a hazard or nuisance.

2.2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY CRITERIA The Authority has various objectives for the ambient air quality. A summary of

these objectives is shown below in Table 2-A. The stacks monitoring is conducted for the measurement of the important parameters to ensure that the source control measures are giving the correct results.

TABLE 2-A

AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS (AIR POLLUTANTS LIMITS IN THE AMBIENT AIR)

GUIDELINE VALUES a

CONTAMINANT VALUE AVERAGING TIME

23 mg/m3 1 – hour Carbon Monoxide

10 mg/m3 8 – hour

300 µg/m3 1 – hour

50 µg/m3 24 – hour Particulate Matter (w/ 10 microns or less in diameter)

20 µg/m3 Annual

35 µ g/m3 24 - hour Particulate Matter (w/ 2.5 microns or less in diameter) 15 µ g/m3 Annual

200 µg/m3 1 – hour

100 µg/m3 24 – hour Nitrogen Dioxide

40 µg/m3 Annual

350 µg/m3 1 – hour

120 µ/m3 24 – hour Sulfur Dioxide b

50 µg/m3 Annual

150µg/m3 1 – hour Ozone

100 µg/m3 8 – hour

Hydrogen Sulfide c 7 µg/m3 1 – hour

0.2 µg/m3 3 – month

moving average, calculated monthly Lead d

0.5 µg/m3 Annual

0.14 ppm 24 - hour Sulfur Oxides

0.03 ppm Annual

50 µg/m3 1 – hour Benzene

5 µ g/m3 Annual

3 µg/m3 24 – hour Fluoride

0.5 µg/m3 3 months

230 µg/m3 24 – hour Total Suspended Particles

90 µ/m3 Annual

10 µg/m3 Annual (on 2002) Benzene

3.6 µg/m3 Annual (by 2010)

1, 3 Butadiene 2.4 µg/m3 Annual

Formaldehyde 100 µg/m3 30 minutes

Acetaldehyde 30 µg/m3 Annual

Benzo(a)pyrene 0.0003 µg/m3 Annual

Mercury (inorganic) d 0.33 µg/m3 Annual

Mercury (organic) 0.13 µg/m3 Annual

Chromium VI d 0.0011 µg/m3 Annual

Chromium Metal and Chromium III d 0.11 µg/m3 Annual

Arsenic (inorganic) d 0.0055 µg/m3 Annual

Cadmium 0.005 µ g/m3 Annual

Arsine d 0.055 µg/m3 Annual

Nickel 0.020 µ g/m3 Annual

2.3 AIR POLLUTION SOURCE STANDARDS See Table 2-B given in following pages. For more pertinent details see relevant

EG. 2.4 SPECIAL INDUSTRIES - MAJOR POTENTIAL OFFENDERS There are certain industrial processes with an abnormally high potential for

causing harm and distress to the local community, especially during breakdown, start-up and shutdown conditions when emissions to the air are unusually high. If a breakdown on a process results in the emission of black smoke, or of large quantities of inert dust, the result is not serious, although it may be a nuisance. On the other hand, if it results in the massive release of dangerous substances such as hydrogen sulphide, hydrochloric acid, sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides,

fluorides, etc. The resultant damage to health, vegetation, animals and materials of construction could be extremely serious. Therefore, special precautions have to be taken with use of cleaner fuel (having <1% Sulphur content), the design of the process, operation, maintenance, training of operators, supervision, keeping of spares, duplication of equipment, etc.

In order to take all practicable steps properly to control such processes, special

requirements and standards of emissions, including monitoring, have to be specified. EGs for a number of selected industries operating under PCFC or which may be introduced in the future have been prepared. For example:

(i) Large Boilers and Furnaces (ii) Chemical Fertilizer Works (iii) Ammonia Works (iv) Sulfuric Acid Works (v) Lead Works (vi) Mineral Works (vii) Iron and Steel Works - Foundries (viii) Secondary Aluminum Works (ix) Chemical Incineration Works (x) Cement Works (xi) Di-isocyanates Works (xii) Petroleum Works - Refineries (xvi) Chlorine and Hydrochloric Acid Works (xvii) Iron and Steel Works.

For more details of specific industry refer to pertinent EGs and Air Quality General Guidelines.

TABLE 2-B

SOURCE EMISSION CRITERIA GENERAL : STATIONARY SOURCES

AIR POLLUTANTS EMISSION LIMITS FOR STATIONARY SOURCES

SUBSTANCE

SYMBOL

SOURCES

EMISSION LIMITS (mg/Nm3)

Notes

Visible Emissions Combustion sources Other sources

Ringlemann or 20% opacity or 250

none

Does not apply to emissions of water vapor and a reasonable

period for cold startup, shutdown or emergency operation.

Carbon Monoxide CO All sources 500 Nitrogen Oxides (Expressed as nitrogen dioxide)

NOx

Combustion sources Material producing industries Other sources

(see Annex-1) 1500

200

Sulphur Dioxide SO2 All fuel burning sources 500

Sulphur Trioxide Including Sulphuric Acid Mist (Expressed as sulphur trioxide)

SO3

All sources 150

100

Total Suspended Particles matter TPM

Combustion sources Cement Industries large sources

250 50

100

Gas volume calculated to 12% CO2

Ammonia and Ammonium Compounds (expressed as ammonia)

NH3 Material producing industries Other sources

50

10

Benzene C6H6 All sources 5 Iron Oxide fume Iron & Steel foundries 100 Lead and its compounds (expressed as lead)

Pb All sources 5

Antimony and its Compounds (Expressed as antimony)

Sb Material producing industries Other sources

5

1

Arsenic and its Compounds (expressed as arsenic)

As All sources 1

Cadmium and its compounds (expressed as cadmium)

Cd All sources 1

Total heavy Metalfumes All sources 5 Excluding iron oxide fume Mercury and its compounds (expressed as mercury)

Hg All sources 0.5

Nickel and its compounds (expressed as nickel)

Ni All sources 1

Copper and its compounds (expressed as copper)

Cu All sources 5

Hydrogen Sulphide H2S All sources 5 Chlorine and cl2 Cl2 All sources 200 Hydrogen Chloride HCI Chlorine Works

Other sources 200 20

Fluorine compounds HF Aluminum smelters All sources

2 5

Silicon Fluoride SiF4 All sources 10 Formaldehyde CH20 Material producing industries

Other sources 20

2

Carbon C Anode production Waste incineration

250 50

Total Volatile Organic Compounds (expressed as total organic carbon -TOC)

VOC All sources 20

Dioxins and Furans All sources 1 (ng TEQ/m3)

Notes:

1. The concentration of any substance specified in the first column emitted from any source specified in the third column shall not at any point before admixture with air, smoke or other gases, exceed the limits specified in the fourth column.

2. “mg” means milligram; 3. “ng” means nanogram. 4. “Nm3” means normal cubic meter, being that amount of gas which when dry,

occupies a cubic meter at a temperature of 25 degree Centigrade and at an absolute pressure of 760 millimeters of mercury (1 atm) ;

5. The limit of “Visible Emission” does not apply to emission of water vapour and a reasonable period for cold start up, shutdown or emergency operation.

6. The measurement for “Total Particles Matter (TPM)’’ emitted from combustion sources should be @12% reference CO2.

7. The total concentration of the heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Ni, Hg, Cu, As & Sb) must not exceed 5 mg/Nm3.

8. VOC limit is for unburned hydrocarbons (uncontrolled). 9. The emission limits for all the substances exclude “Dioxins and Furans” are

conducted as a daily average value. 10. TEQ means “Total Equivalent Quantity.” Dioxins and Furans” Average values

shall be measured over a sample period of a minimum of 6 hours and a maximum of 8 hours. The emission limit value refers to the total concentration of dioxins and furans.

11. With respect to point source standards for waste incinerators refer to DM or FEA relevant standards/regulations.

ANNEX-1

AIR POLLUTANTS EMISSION LIMITS FOR STATIONARY COMBUSTION SOURCES USING HYDROCARBON FUEL

SUBSTANCE

SYMBOL

SOURCES EMISSION LIMITS

(mg/Nm3) Notes

Visible Emissions

All sources

250

Fuel combustion units having a gross heat input above 100,000MJ excluding glass furnaces: Gas fuel Liquid Fuel

350 500

At 1% O2 reference

Turbines for Power Generation units: Gas fuel Liquid Fuel

70

150

Not applicable to small units less

than 30 MW and at 15% O2 reference

Sulphur Dioxide SO2 All sources 500 Total Suspended Solids TSP All sources 250 Carbon Monoxide CO All sources 500

Notes:

1. The concentration of any substance specified in the first column emitted from any source specified in the third column shall not at any point before admixture with air, smoke, or other gases, exceed the limits specified in the fourth column.

2. “mg” means milligram; 3. “Nm3” means normal cubic meter, being that amount of gas which when dry,

occupies a cubic meter at a temperature of 25 degree Centigrade and at an absolute pressure of 760 millimeters of mercury (1 atm);

4. The limit of “Visible Emission” does not apply to emission of water vapour and a reasonable period for cold start up, shutdown or emergency operation.

5. The measurement for “Total Suspended Particles (TSP)” emitted from combustion sources should be @12% reference C02.

2.5 LOCAL CONTROL 2.5.1 The industries discharging wastes to the air environment must exercise good

control practice in the maximum emission limits specified in Table 2-B “General” and “Specific” sections whichever specifies the more stringent standard. Additional requirements for sources, on case-by-case basis, to continuously monitor emissions for certain parameters (see Table 2-C) may apply.

TABLE 2-C

SOURCES AND PARAMETERS SUBJECT TO CONTINUOUS EMISSION MONITORING

SOURCE PARAMETERS*

Gas Turbines (greater than 11 GJ/hr) Fuel Sulfur and Nitrogen

Industrial Boilers and Furnaces (heat input capacity greater than 73 MW) Opacity

SO2

NO2 NOx

Nitric Acid Plants NOx

Petroleum Refineries A. Catalytic cracker (with incinerator or waste heat boiler)

Opacity CO

B. Fuel gas combustion SO2 **

C. Claus sulfur plants (greater than 20 tonnes per day) with oxidation control system or reduction control system followed by incinerator.

SO2

D. Claus sulfur plants (greater than 20 tonnes per day) with reduction control system not followed by incinerator

H2S Reduced Sulfur Compounds

Steel Plants (electric arc furnaces) Opacity

Sulfuric Acid Plants SO2

*Pertains to exhaust gas except where noted. ** In lieu of monitoring SO2 in combustion gases, H2S in fuel gas may be monitored. 2.5.2 The Authority may prescribe any other control requirements or emission limits for

any class of industry in addition to those listed in the relevant EG. 2.5.3 The industry discharging wastes to the air environment shall ensure that such

discharge is via a properly constructed chimney or stack unless the nature of the process prohibits this.

2.5.4 The maximum ground level concentration (1 hour average) of any indicator shall

not exceed the acceptable level specified in Table 2-A or for any other indicator, a level derived by dividing the approved occupational TLV by a factor of 30 or the odour threshold of that indicator, which ever is the lower concentration.

2.5.5 The industries shall not use any fuel in new industrial boiler or furnace exceeding

1% sulphur by weight. 2.5.6 The industries using a fuel of sulphur content exceeding 1% in an existing boiler

or furnace at the time of approval of this ER publication must obtain an approval from the Authority and shall convert to a low sulphur fuel within 2 to 4 years.

2.5.7 Open burning of any waste is prohibited. 2.5.8 The generator of a large source of emissions to the air environment must hold a

permit from the Authority as part of OFC issuance. 2.5.9 The industries in operation at the time of declaration of this requirement shall be

granted 12 months to apply for a permit in accordance with item 2.5.8 2.5.10 The permit issued in accordance with item 2.5.8 must specify as a minimum: i. The permitted wastes emitted from each source;

ii. The types of fuel and any other substance, which may be used and emitted to the air environment;

iii. The characteristics of each discharge point; iv. The permitted emissions from each discharge point; v. A monitoring program for the emission; and

vi. Any other management arrangements necessary to protect the beneficial uses of the air environment.

2.6 ODOUR AND DUST CONTROL 2.6.1 The industries shall not generate the emission of substance which as per Authority

would be offensive to human beings. 2.6.2 The facilities emitting dust from stockpiles, unpaved roads or any other source

must control that emission if that dust is, in the opinion of the Authority, detrimental to the beneficial uses of the air environment in neighboring premises.

2.7 WORKING AREAS CONTROL

PCFC has adopted specific areas maximum allowable limits for air pollutants for inside working areas (See Table –2D).

Table 2-D

MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LIMITS FOR AIR POLLUTATANTS INSIDE WORKING AREAS (DUST)

SUBSTANCE

MAX. ALLOWABLE LIMITS (mg/m3)

Respirble Dust Crystallize Silica (quartz) Un-crystallize silica (graphite) Asbestos (crisotile)

0.1 2.5

2(fiber/cm3)

Total Dust Un-crystallize silica (graphite) Stone wool Silica jell Portland cement

10 10 10 10

Dust From Biological Sources Hard wood vapors Soft wood vapors

1 5

Inorganic Lead

1

2.8 MOBILE SOURCES 2.8.1 All vehicles owners on the road network in PCFC must ensure that their vehicles

do not emit visible emissions, unless those emissions occur during a 10 second period while the vehicle is accelerating from rest.

2.8.2 The PCFC FZ Rules appropriate sanctions would be imposed on the vehicle

owner to remove or modify any pollution control equipment installed on any vehicle by its manufacturer.

2.9 PROTECTING THE OZONE LAYER 2.9.1 The facilities shall not install any equipment which contains or consumes any

controlled substance according to Montreal Protocol (see relevant EG). 2.9.2 The facilities shall not violate Authority, DM, Governmental or Federal Law in

this respect. 2.10 PERFORMANCE TESTING The facilities, on a case-by-case basis, would be required to conduct performance

testing for point sources of air emissions. This would be to ensure compliance with the relevant requirements (Table 2-B). For pertinent details on Performance Testing and Reporting of air emissions point sources refer to Section – 7 and related EG.

SECTION - 3

WATER ENVIRONMENT 3.1 General The water quality standards have been developed to protect the long-term

resources of marine life and water supply in the Free Zone area. These standards have been established to minimize the impact on harbour and Gulf water quality, the Gulf ecosystem and the local fishing industry.

General water environment guidelines/requirements are as follows:

3.1.1. Industrial and domestic wastewater shall be segregated. Efforts would be made to increase the potential for re-use of each stream. The clients are required to adopt waste minimization/Reduction, Reuse and Recycle (RRR) options in their operations.

3.1.2. The facilities, on a case-by-case basis, are required to have on-site

capacity for two (2) days storage of industrial wastewater to cater for emergencies. Such storage pond or tank shall be lined with a HDPE liner (min. 2.0 mm thick) below the concrete base. Proper leak detection and ground water monitoring wells (see relevant EG) are to be installed.

3.1.3. The in-plant or overall pretreatment facility may be required to meet a

specific pretreatment effluent criteria. If required, the pretreatment effluent criteria will be specified in terms of mass and/or concentration, and the performance level will be based on the best available treatment technology.

3.1.4. Direct discharge of industrial effluent to the harbour is prohibited. Only

after reuse possibilities are fully exhausted will the discharge of treated wastewater, if meeting the harbour standards, be allowed. This does not

pertain to waters drawn from the harbour for the purpose of non contact cooling water.

3.1.5. In case, in-take of seawater for cooling or discharge to open sea is

warranted, DM standards would apply. The client would be required to get necessary Dubai Municipality approval as a pre-requisite in this regard. The discharge to marine waters beyond the Authority limit is under DM administration.

3.1.6. Soakaways for new facilities industrial waste are prohibited. The existing

industrial soakaways shall be phased-out and replaced with proper effluent treatment facilities to meet Authority and DM requirements.

3.1.7 For groundwater protection appropriate leak detection and groundwater

monitoring wells system would also be installed for storage facilities (e.g. wastewater ponds, chemical storage tanks etc). The chemical storage tanks are to be built only on concrete with a single or two HDPE liners.

3.1.8 The volume of the bund areas for the bulk storage tanks/waste water tanks shall be 110% of the volume of the largest tank within the bunded area.

3.1.9 The flooring of the bunded areas for chemical/toxic/hazardous material

tanks shall be of good concrete or other impervious materials and preferably there should be a proper underground HDPE lining of impervious materials to prevent contamination of underground water from any seepage.

3.1.10 A proper spillage collection facility to be provided for all chemical storage

areas. A detailed set of guidelines regarding water environment are described below.

For open sea, the area outside PCFC jurisdiction, DM standards would apply. 3.2 Marine Pollution Control 3.2.1 Harbour Receiving Water

The general policy of Authority regarding marine discharges is not to allow the cooling water discharge into the harbour. Only treated waste effluent meeting Authority’s standards would be allowed to be discharged into Jebel Ali harbour. In exceptional cases, any other than policy case, requirement would be studied thoroughly on a case-by-case basis from Environmental, Marine and Civil Engineering points of views.

The Dubai Ports Authority harbour (Jebel Ali) may receive (on a case-by-case basis) the discharge of cooling water from PCFC industries, and treated effluent from Free Zone Treatment Plants that is not required for

reuse (provided that it meets the concentration limits, at the point of discharge to the harbour water, given under item 3.2.1.1.

3.2.1.1 Standards for Discharge of Waste Water to Harbour (1)

MAX. ALLOWABLE STANDARD (7)

Physical Properties

Colour - Colour units 50 Total Suspended Solids TSS mg/1 50

Floating Particles - mg/m3 None PH - pH units 6-9(6)

Temperature(3) T C 35 (max) Total Dissolved Solids TDS mg/1 1500

Turbidity - NTU 75 Inorganic Chemical Properties

Ammonia Total as (N) NH4+ mg/1 2

Biochemical Oxygen Demand BOD5 mg/1 50 Chemical Oxygen Demand COD 100 Chlorine Residual (4)Total Cl- mg/1 1.0

Dissolved Oxygen(5) DO mg/1 >3 Nitrate NO3-N mg/1 40 Sulfide S-2 mg/1 0.1

Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as (N) TKN mg/1 10 Total Phosphorus, as (P) PO4

-3 mg/1 2 Trace Metals

Aluminum Al mg/1 20 Antimony Sb mg/1 0.1 Arsenic As mg/1 0.05 Barium Ba mg/1 2

Beryllium Be mg/1 0.05 Cadmium Cd mg/1 0.05 Cyanide CN mg/1 0.1

Chromium, total Cr mg/1 0.2 Chromium, VI Cr+6 mg/1 0.15

Cobalt Co mg/1 0.2 Copper Cu mg/1 0.5

Iron Fe mg/1 2 Fluoride F mg/1 25

Lead Pb mg/1 0.1 Manganese Mn mg/1 0.2

Mercury Hg mg/1 0.001 Nickel Ni mg/1 0.1

Selenium Se mg/1 0.02 Silver Ag mg/1 0.005 Zinc Zn mg/1 0.5

Organic Chemical Properties Haloginated Hydrocarbons

and Pesticides

Hydrocarbons HC mg/1 15 Oil & Grease O & G mg/1 10

Phenols - mg/1 0.1 Solvent - mg/1 none

Total Organic Carbon TOC mg/1 75

Biological Properties Colon Group TC No./100 cm2 5000

Egg Parasites - - None Fecal Coliform Bacteria - Cells/100 ml 1000

Total Coliform - MPN/100ml 1000 Warm Parasites - None

Notes: 1) Any discharge to surface drainage ditches must be authorized by PCFC and shall only be permitted in exceptional

circumstances. 2) For any parameters not identified, specific standards will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 3) Temperature limit is the maximum allowed for discharge. 4) Chlorine residual is after 30 minutes contact and is total residual chlorine 5) Dissolved oxygen requirement is a minimum concentration requirement 6) Inclusive range not to be exceeded. 7) With respect to Harbor Discharge Standard, PCFC Cos. should concentrate on full compliance of harbour

discharge Standard. Any sample repeated twice excedance of allowable standard will permit imposition of appropriate sanction as per PCFC FZ Rules.

3.2.1.2 General Harbour Water Quality Criteria. These criteria are described as follows:

All waters in the harbour shall be free from substances attributable to wastewater or other discharges that:

o Settle or form objectionable deposits; o Float as debris, scum, oil or other matter to form nuisances; o Produce objectionable colour, odour or turbidity;

o Injure or are toxic to or produce adverse physiological responses in humans; and

o Result in impact on the adjacent open sea waters in violation of Dubai

Municipality marine water quality criteria. 3.2.1.3 Harbour Water Quality Objectives

Indicator Standard (mg/l or as noted) Cyanide 0.01 Lead 0.05 Oil & Grease 1 Phosphorous (Total as P) 0.05

Sulfide 0.01 Aluminium 0.2 Ammonia 0.1 Arsenic 0.01 Bacteria (E. Coli) 200 Organisms per 100 ml. of water Cadmium 0.003 Chromium 0.01 Colour/Turbidity 75 NTU or None that will reduce light penetration by

more than 20% from background levels. Copper 0.005 Dissolved Oxygen Not less than 5 mg/l or 90% saturation Iron 0.2 Mercury 0.001 BOD5 10 Nitrogen – nitrate 0.5 Nitrogen – Total 2.0 Petroleum Hydrocarbons 0.001 (Aromatics) pH 1 pH unit from background levels or 6.5 - 8.5 range Surfactants 0.02 Suspended Solids 10 (mean),

15 (maximum) Temperature 2oC from back ground level Total Dissolved Solids 2% from background levels Total Residual Chlorine 0.01 Zinc 0.02

3.2.1.4 Cooling Water Intake/Discharge Criteria

The general policy of the Authority regarding marine discharges is not to allow the cooling water discharge into the harbour. Only treated waste effluent meeting Authority’s strict standards would be allowed to be discharged into Jebel Ali harbour. In exceptional cases, any other than policy case, requirement would be studied thoroughly on a case-by-case basis from Environmental, Marine and Civil Engineering points of views.

3.2.2 Gulf (Open Sea) Receiving Water:

3.2.2.1 To protect the beneficial uses of the marine water environment the water quality objectives given below shall be attained and maintained in all areas except in approved marine mixing zones defined in permits issued.

3.2.2.3 Water shall be free of substances which individually or in combination

produce toxic effects or damage plants, animals or aquatic life or which bioaccumulate in the environment or food chain so as to affect any beneficial use or make any species unfit for human consumption.

3.2.2.4 Water shall be free from substances in concentrations which cause nuisance plant growth or changes in species composition to the detriment of the beneficial uses of any segment of the marine environment.

3.2.2.5 For Gulf (Open Sea) disposal refer to Section 3.3.2.3 Table. 3.3 Wastewater Disposal 3.3.1 General

3.3.1.1 Any facility with a point of discharge of treated wastewater to the to the harbour must hold a permit from the Authority.

3.3.1.2 The permit issued in accordance with item 3.3.1.1 may specify: a. The type of waste permitted. b. The daily volume of waste permitted. c. The concentrations of components to protect the beneficial uses of the water environment.

d. A monitoring program to verify compliance with the above standards.

e. Any other conditions (see relevant EG) considered necessary by the Authority.

3.3.1.3 Substances detailed below are prohibited substances for the purpose of this ER and must not be discharged to the water environment:

a. Pesticides and herbicides b. Oils or solvent wastes c. Radioactive wastes d. Residues from the removal of antifouling paints.

3.3.1.4 The Authority may prescribe any other material to be a prohibited substance.

3.3.1.5 The discharge point to the water environment must be located below water

level and all discharges must be equipped with a sampling point to enable a representative sample of the waste discharged to the environment to be taken.

3.3.1.6 The facility discharging wastewater to the water environment shall ensure

that the waste does not exceed the standards specified in item 3.3.2.3 nor result in:

a. Visible floating particles/matter, grease or oil. b. Aesthetically undesirable discoloration.

c. Visible residual effects in water or on braches, rocks or structures. d. Alteration of organic matter in adjacent sediments, which may lead

to the degradation of benthic marine life. e. Objectionable aquatic growth, which degrades indigenous biota. f. Objectionable odours emanating from receiving waters at point of disposal. g. Alteration of the natural taste, odour, colour and overall quality of fish, shell fish, or other marine resources used for human consumption. 3.3.2 Gulf (Open Sea) Disposal

3.3.2.1 The entity responsible for a vessel operating around in PCFC ports shall ensure that no waste or effluents (including sewage) are discharged from that vessel to the water environment.

1.3.2.2 The entity responsible for fueling a vessel in PCFC ports shall ensure that

such activities only take place at the approved fueling stations and not by tanker across any wharf area.

3.3.2.3 STANDARDS FOR DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER TO OPEN SEA

Parameter Unit Maximum discharge limit Ammonia as N mg/l 2 Arsenic (As) mg/l 0.1 BOD - 5 days mg/l 20 Cadmium (Cd) mg/l 0.05 Chromium (Cr) mg/l 0.50 COD mg/l 125 Copper (Cu) mg/l 0.50 Cyanide (CN) mg/l 0.10 Fecal Coliforms MPN/100 ml

(80% of samples) 1000

Iron (Fe) mg/l 2.0 Lead (Pb) mg/l 0.1 Mercury (Hg) mg/l 0.001 Nickel (Ni) mg/l 0.1 Oil & Grease mg/l 10 (on shore facilities)

40 (offshore facilities) PH Acceptable range 6 - 9 range Phenols mg/l 0.1

Selenium (Se) mg/l 0.02 Silver (Ag) mg/l 0.005 Sulphide as S mg/l 0.1 Suspended Solids mg/l 25 Temperature ΔT, oC 10 Total Organic Carbon (TOC) mg/l 75 Total Residual Chlorine mg/l 1.0 Turbidity NTU 75 Zinc (Zn) mg/l 0.1

3.3.3 Sanitary (domestic) Waste

3.3.3.1 Sewers o In the Free Zone, sewage treatment plants are designed only to accept domestic

effluents. Industrial waste liquids must not be discharged into the systems. o Apply proper disinfections practices

o In all cases the color of the final effluent for disposal within the Authority must meet Table 3.2.1.1 standards.

o Direct disposal of untreated wastewater on land or to the harbour is prohibited.

o Liquid effluents for disposal outside the PCFC have to meet the standards and

regulations of Authority and the Dubai Municipality.

o Potentially contaminated storm water (e.g. Bermuda storage tanks, process areas etc) shall be contained and analyzed prior to disposal depending on Authority decision.

o The discharge of untreated ship wastes in to harbour is not permitted. 3.3.3.2 Septic Tanks

As no sewerage system is available in all the Free Zone area, it has always been the practice to permit to install linear soakaways/septic tanks (see relevant EGs) as a last resort according to Authority requirements.

3.3.4 Industrial Liquid Wastes 3.3.4.1 Soakaways

There is no industrial sewerage system in the PCFC. The Authority no more allows soakaways for disposal of industrial liquid waste. The resultant quality of the wastewater is based on disposal to the

marine environment as shown in Section 3.2.1.1 but modified in the Authority’s judgment on it.

For the future industries this method of industrial waste disposal is not allowed. A proper waste treatment plant should be installed to meet DM requirements.

3.3.4.2 Disposal in DM/Authority Treatment Plants

3.3.4.2.1 The facilities discharging industrial wastewater to the sewerage system by any means must hold a permit from the DM/Authority.

3.3.4.2.2 Industrial wastewater permitted for discharge to the sewerage

system shall be within the following Authority/DM effluent quality standards:-

Parameters Limits A Physio-chemical indicators PH 6 - 10 units Temperature 45oC or not more than 5oC above

ambient Total dissolved solids 3000 mg/l Suspended solids 500 mg/l B Organic indicators Chemical Oxygen demand 3000 mg/l Bio-chemical oxygen demand (5 day) 1000 mg/l Tar, Oil or grease (emulsified) 150 mg/l Tar, Oil or grease (non-soluble) 50 mg/l Phenols 50 mg/l

Non-chlorinated pesticides 5 mg/l C Non-organic indicators Ammonia as N 40 mg/l Total Sulphates 500 mg/l Reduced sulphur compounds (Sulphides) 10 mg/l Detergents 30 mg/l Free Chlorine 10 mg/l Phosphorus 30 mg/l Total cyanides 1 mg/l Metals (total) 10.0 mg/l Aluminium 100 mg/l Iron 100 mg/l Mercury 0.01 mg/l Cadmium 0.3 mg/l Chromium 1.0 mg/l Lead 1.0 mg/l Silver 1.0 mg/l Copper 1.0 mg/l Manganese 1.0 mg/l Nickel 1.0 mg/l Boron 2.0 mg/l Zinc 2.0 mg/l Arsenic 0.5 mg/l D Radionuclides Bq/1 Gross Alpha Activity 10 Gross Beta Activity 100 E Bacteriological: Fecal Coliforms 500 MPN / 100 ml

3.3.4.2.3 The discharge of any substance to the sewerage system by means

which alone, or in combination with other substances, is hazardous to the normal functioning of the sewerage system is prohibited.

3.3.4.2.4 Further to item 3.3.4.2.3 the following substances are prohibited from

entering the sewerage system. i. Volatile substances with a flashpoint below 61 degrees

Celsius. ii. Polychlorinated biphenyl’s (PCBs), chlorinated pesticides and

other persistent chlorinated organic compounds.

3.3.4.2.5 The Authority may specify any other limit on any other parameter on a case by case basis.

3.3.4.2.6 The industries seeking a permit for trade waste disposal must

submit an application to the DM/Authority in accordance with the adopted format and containing any information requested by DM.

3.3.4.2.7 The facility which generates industrial wastewater shall ensure that

trade wastes are not mixed with sewage or in any way diluted for the purpose of complying with the quality standards.

3.3.4.2.8 The facility holding a permit to discharge industrial wastewater to the sewerage system must comply at all times with any requirements specified on the permit for quality and quantity of the waste, the taking of measurements, the monitoring of wastes and the reporting of results.

3.3.4.3 Disposal in Harbour/Gulf (Open Sea)

Refer to Sections 3.2.1.1. and 3.2.2. or relevant EG for guidance 3.3.4.4 Disposal of Liquid Hazardous Wastes

As no industrial hazardous liquid waste disposal facility is available in the Free Zone, such wastes (hazardous liquids) need to be disposed off in Dubai Municipality as per their assessment. Then relevant regulations need to be met in this regard. The clients should get timely DM approval for such waste disposal.

3.4 Groundwater Protection

3.4.1 General :

3.4.1.1 The Authority may declare any area to be a groundwater protection area. Such an order may:

i. Control or stop any discharges to groundwater ii. Stop further bores being installed within the area iii. Limit the amount of water any person may extract from a bore, or iv. Control any activity which may adversely impact on ground water quality.

3.4.1.2 Reference should be made to Section 3.4.2 table for groundwater monitoring parameters.

3.4.1.3 The facilities shall not discharge wastes to any groundwaters by means of

a recharge bore unless that person holds a permit from the Authority. 3.4.2 Monitoring Wells:

The quality of ground water in any aquifer shall be maintained at a standard which, will not preclude any reasonable beneficial use of those waters. Appropriate number of groundwater monitoring wells will be installed (see relevant EG), as required by the Authority, to monitor the groundwater quality on a quarterly basis. Refer to following table for groundwater monitoring parameters.

GROUNDWATER QUALITYMONITORING PARAMETERS

Parameter Parameter

Temperature *pH Oil & Grease *Specific Conductance Total Suspended Solids Ammonia-Nitrogen *Nitrate-Nitrogen Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD)

Arsenic Barium Cadmium Chromium (Hexavalent) Cyanide Lead *Mercury Selenium

Biochemical Oxygen Demand – 5 days (BOD5) Total Phosphorus Chlorine Residual Phosphates *Total Organic Carbon Coliforms Phenols Index EOX VAH VOX Mineral Oil

Silver Copper Sodium Nickel Zinc Boron Manganese Iron

*Indicator parameters Notes: The following detection levels in ug/l should be reached by the laboratory to assess the evironmental quality of the groundwater: e.g. . Arsenic : <3, Cadmium: <0.8, Chromium: <1, Copper: <5, Lead: <1, Mercury:

<0.05, Nickel: <10, Zinc <20 . EOX (Extractable Organic Halogenides) : <1 . VAH (Volatile Aromatic Hydrocarbons) - Benzene <0.2, Toluene : <0.2, Ethyl

Benzene : <0.2, Xylene: <0.5, Napthalene : <0.2, . VOX (Volatile Organic Halogenized Hydrocarbons)<1 . Phenol Index : <5 . Mineral Oil (C10-C40) : <50 3.4.3 Irrigation criteria

3.4.3.1 All facilities shall recycle waste water back to it’s process of production or dispose of it beneficially such as land irrigation provided it meets Authority standards.

3.4.3.2 If the quality of waste water discharged to land does not exceed the level specified in item 3.4.3.6, this waste water may be discharged in accordance with item 3.4.3.4

3.4.3.3 The facilities discharging wastewater to land and not requiring a permit shall ensure that:

a. the site is clearly marked with signs specifying “recycled water - do not Drink” in English and Arabic as well as the international symbol of a tap and red cross.

b. the wastewater does not leave the site by either spray draft or runoff c. The workers are not adversely affected by the irrigation of the wastewater. d. The irrigation water has to meet Authority standards of Table 3.4.3.6. 3.4.3.4 A permit issued to control the disposal of waste water to land shall be

issued in accordance with the following criteria: a. The permit must specify the disposal area. b. The permit must set both quality and quantity limitations to ensure that

there is no long term deterioration of the land c. The permit must specify a monitoring program for both the waste and the

land.

3.4.3.5 The application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers as well as the use of water or irrigation shall be controlled to ensure that there is no runoff or infiltration of contaminated water to any surface water or groundwater. Refer to Section 3.4.3.6 table for relevant criteria.

3.4.3.6 Maximum limits for reuse and irrigation

(All units as mg/l unless otherwise stated) Parameter Limits not greater than Total dissolved solids 1000 Total suspended solids 10 Aluminium 2 Ammoniacal Nitrogen 1 Arsenic 0.05 Barium 1 Beryllium 0.1 Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5 day) 10 Boron 2 Cadmium 0.01 Chemical Oxygen Demand 50 Chlorides (as Cl-) 350 Chlorine Residual (Total) 0.5 Chlorinated Hydrocarbons 0.1 Chromium (Total as Cr) 0.1 Cobalt 0.1 Copper 0.2 Cyanide 0.05 Fluoride 1.0 Iron 2 Lead 0.5 Magnesium 100 Manganese 0.2 Mercury 0.001 Molybdenum 0.010 Nickel 0.20 Nitrogen, organic (kjeldohl) 5 Oil and Grease 5 pH (pH Units) 6.0 – 8.0 Phenols 0.1 Phosphorus (total as P) 20 Selenium 0.02 Sodium 200 Sulphate 200 Sulphide (as S) 0.05 Organic Nitrogen (Kjeldhal) 5 Total Nitrogen 30 Zinc 2.0 Bacteriological: (MPN/100 ml) Fecal Coliforms

<5

3.4.4 Stormwater Control

The rainwater or storm water from the uncontaminated areas may be discharged to the marine environment. However, such water from the potentially contaminated/process areas would be stored on-site and analyzed/ treated before final disposal.

3.5 Natural Environment

3.5.1 The Authority may declare any segment of the environment to be protected for the purpose of preserving an important feature of the natural environment and may declare any prohibitions or management arrangements to be in effect in those protected areas.

3.5.2 The Authority may adopt a management plan for any segment of the environment declared under item 3.5.1.

3.5.3 The facility conducting any activity which is in breach of the prohibitions specified for a protected area or the management plan adopted for that protected area shall be guilty of an offence under ER.

3.6 Land Environment Protection

3.6.1 No facility shall cause any land within the Authority by any material which, causes or is likely to cause any detrimental impact on any protected beneficial use of the land environment or the ground waters, or any activity dependent on the land environment.

3.6.2 In addition to the general provisions of item 3.6.1, the following indicator levels are adopted as the objectives for contaminants not to be exceeded for the land environment due to the impacts of human activities.

Indicator Acceptable Level (mg/kg) Arsenic 50 Barium 400 Cadmium 5 Chromium 250 Copper 100 Lead 200 Manganese 700 Mercury 2 Selenium 2 Zinc 500 Cyanide 10 Fluoride 500 Phenols 1 Benzene 1 Chlorinated Hydrocarbons 1 Pesticides (total) 2 Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) 0.5 Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons <C9 >C9

1000

10000

BTEX (Total) 100

3.6.3 The facility applying sewage solids to land shall ensure that the

application rates and heavy metal contents of the sludge do not exceed the limits below:

All Units mg per kg. 10 year cumulative loading on land Parameter Limits

(not greater than) Kgs. per Hectare

Cadmium 30 20 Chromium 1000 200 Cobalt 100 30 Copper 1000 50 Lead 1000 125 Mercury 10 5 Molybdenum 20 5 Nickel 200 100 Zinc 1000 250

3.7 Performance Testing:

3.7.1 The wastewater point sources of industrial facilities, on a case-by-case basis, would be liable for performance testing prior to a commercial operation. This would be to ensure compliance with the relevant Authority regulations. For further guidance on this aspect and Reporting requirements refer to Section – 7 and relevant EG.

SECTION - 4

DANGEROUS/HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

4.1 GENERAL The following general requirements apply to the handling and storage of hazardous materials: 4.1.1 The import, storage, handling, disposal and transportation of dangerous goods

shall be as per “Code of Practice for the Management of Dangerous Goods in the Emirate of Dubai (1997)”. For each hazardous material, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) be readily accessible.

4.1.2 The Authority may prohibit or place controls on any environmentally hazardous

substance or process which in his opinion poses a substantial risk to any person or the environment due to the storage, use or disposal of the substance or the operation of the process.

4.1.3 When prohibited as per item 4.1.1, no facility shall use that substance or conduct

that process involving that environmentally hazardous substance, except in accordance with the controls approved by the Authority. For further guidance see relevant EG.

4.1.4 Chemicals: 4.1.4.1 The Authority, in line with World Summit on Sustainable Development (held

during 26th August-4th September 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa) outcome, aim to use and produce chemicals in ways that do not lead to significant adverse effects on human health and the environment.

4.1.4.2 Review the commitment to the sound management of chemicals and of hazardous

wastes throughout their life cycle. 4.1.4.3 Implement relevant international Conventions (eg Rotterdam, Stockholm recently

ratified by the UAE Federal Environmental Agency) on chemicals and hazardous waste.

SECTION - 5

SOLID/HAZARDOUS WASTES 5.1 General : There are no facilities for solid/hazardous waste disposal in the Ports, Customs

and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC). The Dubai Municipality operates two disposal sites at Jebel Ali, one for domestic and non-hazardous types of industrial waste and one for hazardous wastes, and the Municipality has to be consulted about disposal of each type of waste, which originates from the Free Zone. The Municipality will only accept solid waste for landfill after every effort has been made to minimize the generation of such waste, and to practice recycling and pretreatment as much as possible. When submitting an application for establishing a works in the Free Zone, an applicant must give details about the quantities and qualities of solid/hazardous wastes for disposal, so that they can be considered on their merits to establish whether they are disposable on the Municipality’s general dump, or whether they must be considered hazardous. In the latter case there are several options available, that is, disposal on the Municipality’s hazardous materials dump, prior treatment by the company before disposal or the safe export in some other country where facilities are available. All wastes transport to follow Authority/DM requirements. Hazardous wastes management and disposal including medical and radioactive wastes to be conducted as per DM requirements.

5.2 Hazardous Waste Management: 5.2.1 DM is responsible for the overall management of hazardous waste

generated within Authority, as no local facility is available in the PCFC. 5.2.2 The premises handling hazardous wastes must do so in accordance with

good control practice and any directions written or verbal given by an officer of the Authority or DM.

5.2.3 The premises handling hazardous waste shall do so in accordance with any

conditions for the handling of that waste specified by DM/ Authority. 5.2.4 Authority may direct any person to conduct a waste audit and to prepare a

waste minimization plan, for any hazardous wastes under that person’s control.

5.2.5 Authority may order any person to obtain a full analysis of any hazardous

waste or wastes suspected of being hazardous under that person’s control and submit the results of that analysis within a specified period.

5.2.6 The premises handling hazardous waste must keep records of hazardous

waste generation, transport and disposal and to submit these records as and when required by Authority.

5.2.7 The Authority may direct any person handling hazardous waste to

transport that waste to a secure storage, treatment or disposal facility at that person’s expense and then the Authority may dispose of that wastes at that person’s expense, if he failed to do so within a specified period.

5.2.8 The Authority may at any time classify a waste as a difficult industrial

waste and prescribe by written notice the requirements for the management of that waste.

5.2.9 Waste generators must apply using on-line application to DM through

Authority and receive approval before transporting any hazardous waste from its point of generation for off-site disposal or storage elsewhere.

5.2.10 An approval granted under item 5.2.9, by Authority/DM, it may specify

any special handling or treatment requirements considered necessary. 5.2.11 DM may grant an approval to any person for the disposal of a specified

annual quantity of any hazardous waste in accordance with procedures adopted.

5.2.12 An annual approval referred to in Item 5.2.11 may. (i) Specify limits on components of the waste. (ii) Specify any treatment requirements. (iii) Specify the names of approved transporters. (iv) Require a regular analysis of the waste. (v) Specify the amount of waste permitted for disposal in any year. (vi) Require the generator to maintain records as specified by DM and

submit an annual report on waste volumes.

(vii) Specify the disposal or storage facility. 5.2.13 The premises shall not place or discharge any hazardous wastes at a site

other than that specified by DM for that waste.

5.2.14 The premises handling hazardous waste which is not generated at that premises shall hold a permit issued by DM specifying the conditions considered necessary by them for the proper handling of hazardous wastes.

5.2.15 The premises generating medical wastes must dispose of those waste

through a facility approved by DM 5.2.16 The entity shall not import any radioactive waste as the same is prohibited by law.

5.2.17 The premises responsible for a radioactive source or waste which is used

or generated in FZ must have a permit from the Authority. 5.2.18 The export of radioactive wastes from PCFC must be arranged in

accordance with IAEA Guidelines and with the approval of relevant Authority like DM as per Federal Law.

5.2.19 A permit issued in accordance with item 5.2.18 must specify the permitted

quantities of radioactive substances, their handling requirements, the approved means of disposal and the necessary verification procedures. Refer to related EG.

5.3 Waste Control 5.3.1 The premises which generates any solid waste shall employ good control

practice as a minimum requirement to control the activities at that premises.

5.3.2 The waste generator shall have a duty of care to ensure that all wastes

approved for disposal are securely packaged and loaded and reach the designated disposal facilities without alteration or loss.

5.3.3 The premises handling wastes at any site, where these wastes were not

generated by operations under that person’s control at that site, must hold a permit from DM specifying:

a. The type of waste permitted to be handled. b. The quantity, which, may be handled. c. How the waste must be handled, and d. The information, which, must be collected and reported.

5.3.4 The premises generating any wastes must conduct an analysis of those

wastes and report on the quantity and quality of those wastes, if directed by Authority or DM.

5.3.5 All industrial premises in PCFC shall conduct their activities in such a

way as to minimize the quantities of waste produced to the maximum extent practically achievable based on accepted cleaner production standards for that industry.

5.3.6 The Authority may require the occupier of any premises to prepare a waste

audit and waste reduction, plan to implement item 5.3.5. 5.3.7 The Authority may refuse any application for a new industrial or trade

premises where it can be demonstrated that discharges or wastes from the project exceed the industry benchmark or an alternative low waste technology is capable of achieving comparable output and product quality, unless the proponent modifies the proposed process.

Following basic waste management controls will apply: o that wastes to be stored on-site in leak proof drums/containers; o that wastes are stored in a “Waste Handling/Storage Facility” as a

designated, marked location; o that there is no soil contamination hence an impermeable surface; o that wastes are not windblown beyond the storage area; o the runoff from wastes is controlled if it is likely to be contaminated; and that wastes are disposed of regularly and are not allowed to accumulate. 5.4 BASEL CONVENTION PROTOCOL The Authority follows Basel Convention Protocol requirements, as UAE is a

signatory to the same. The Basel Convention was set up to control the transboundary transport of hazardous wastes for disposal in other countries, especially to developing countries where controls were minimal and dangers could develop. The Convention defines categories of wastes to be controlled, divided into Waste Streams and Wastes containing certain constituents. The Federal Environmental law bans import and transit of hazardous wastes because the UAE is a party to the Basel Convention on Transboundary Movements on Hazardous Wastes. Export, however, is allowed.

SECTION - 6

NOISE CONTROL 6.1 General To protect general public from physiological impairment resulting from excessive

levels of noise, Authority has established noise criteria values. These criteria include environmental noise exposure limits to protect the general public from excessive noise levels and to provide guidance for land use planning.

6.2 Environmental Noise Criteria

At the industrial property fence line during day-time noise level (A weighted) should not exceed 70 dBA (see following Table 6 for noise criteria for various areas). It does not relate to roadside area affected by traffic noise, the impact of which would have to be considered otherwise.

6.3 Control

6.3.1 The industrial premises or any mechanical equipment shall ensure that the emission of noise does not exceed a reasonable level.

6.3.2 A reasonable noise level shall be determined by the Authority based on the

characteristics of the noise, its duration, timing, frequency, impulsive character, level and based on the location or the receiving site. Noise will generally be considered to be reasonable if it meets the criteria in Table 6.

6.3.3 An authorized officer of the Authority may investigate a complaint of

excessive noise and may issue a direction either verbal or written to reduce noise to a reasonable level in accordance with Item 6.3.2.

6.3.4 Where the facility has received a direction to reduce the noise to a

specified level or to silence any equipment or to cease any activity, that person must follow the direction or be subject to Free Zone Rules.

6.4 Performance Testing

The facilities, on a case-by-case basis, would be required to conduct performance testing for noise criteria. This testing, at the fence line would be required to ensure compliance with the relevant criteria (Table - 6). Refer to Section - 7 and relevant EG for noise Reporting requirements.

TABLE – 6

NOISE ALLOWABLE LIMITS IN DIFFERENT AREAS

ALLOWABLE LIMITS FOR NOISE LEVEL (dB)*

Day

(7 a.m. – 8 p.m.) Night

(8 p.m. – 7a.m.)

Residential Area With Light Traffic 40-50 30-40

Residential Areas without Heavy Traffic. 45-55 35-45

Residential Areas Which Include Some Workshops & Commercial Business Or Residential Areas Near The Highways

50-60 40-50

Commercial Areas. 55-65 45-55

Industrial Areas Fenceline (Heavy Industry) 60-70 50-60

* : Exposure time for certain level of noise (hour)

SECTION - 7

ENVIRONMENTAL REPORTING

7.1 General The reporting requirements described in this section are designed to enable the

Authority to assess the impact of sources of environmental pollution and to ensure that the environmental control criteria, for air emissions, wastewater, solid/hazardous wastes and noise, promulgated in earlier sections will be achieved.

In general, this procedure calls for owners or operators of sources or potential

sources of environmental pollution to: o submit information prior to initial construction and before making any modifications to existing facilities

o perform, prior to commercial operation, Performance Testing of pollution abatement equipment and/or environmental monitoring data

o report, as required by the Authority, the monitoring data o prepare data analyses o provide quality assurance procedures, testing, documentation, etc. 7.2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)/Environmental Audit Where in the opinion of the Authority any new/alteration activity has a potential

for environmental impact then the facility owner/operator shall prepare and submit to the Authority an EIA report as per EIA Guidelines of the Authority (see relevant EG).

A major alteration is defined as any alteration, which changes the quantity and/or

quality of emission/ effluent streams from the superceded facility or increases the risk with respect to hazardous material. The onus is on the owner/operator to submit the report in good time to enable a full technical evaluation by the Authority.

If construction commences before the EIA approval, this shall not be accepted as

a reason for not modifying a partially completed or completed industrial facility for environmental reasons.

On a case-by-case basis the Authority may require any existing premises to conduct an Environmental Audit (by a third party consultant) of their facility and

submit the report. EIA/Audit studies and Authority recommendations shall be adopted. For further guidance see relevant EG.

SECTION - 8

EHS DEPARTMENT TARIFF AND SERVICE CHARGES. 8.1 Introduction:

8.1.1 There are three categories of situation where companies can fail to comply with the Authority’s EHS regulations which are as follows: a) Immediate danger to health and safety and environment For such situations, the Authority will issue a “Prohibition Notice”, which requires an immediate cessation of operations until such time as required remedial action has been implemented to the satisfaction of the Authority. b) Potential danger to health, safety and environment

For such situations the authority will issue a “Correction Notice”, specifying the necessary corrective action and the required completion date. This will, however, be discussed with the concerned company and the Authority will approve the completion date. The Authority will then monitor implementation to ensure a positive response. c) Minor violations For these situations the Authority will notify the company of the violation. However, if there is a persistent failure to remedy these then the Authority will issue a “Warning Notice” defining the necessary corrective action and appropriate completion date.

8.1.2 Failure to comply with the above, will result in fines being imposed in line

with clause of Free Zone Rules. 8.2 Fines Categories:

8.2.1 In the event that there is obvious negligence on the part of a licensee to

satisfactorily progress a Correction Notice, (see Clause 8.1.2) and to meet the agreed completion date, then the Free Zone will impose a fine of DHS.

400/- per additional day until the remedial actions have been completed.

Similarly, failure to satisfactorily respond to a Warning Notice will result in the imposition of a fine of DHS. 500/- followed by DHS. 200/- per day until the fault is remedied.

8.2.2 Unauthorized dumping within the Free Zone is an offense and the Free

Zone warns offenders that the following penalties will be imposed. - 1st Offence - A fine of DHS. 1,000/- - 2nd Offence - A fine of DHS. 5,000/- - 3rd Offense - The offender will be denied access to

the Free Zone. In all cases the dumped material must be cleared, either by the offending

Licensee or by the Authority, who will charge the Licensee accordingly.

8.2.3 The Authority may apply a fine up to a maximum of DHS. 50,000/- for serious violations of EHS regulations. Some examples of serious violations are: -Negligence leading to death or serious injury. -Discharge of untreated industrial waste or hazardous materials illegally. -Mishanding of dangerous goods or materials. The actual amount of fine imposed of necessity, will be judged on a case by case basis. This will take into consideration the degree of seriousness of the violation and circumstances leading to the violation (e.g.,. negligence) and hence the apportionment of fault on the part of the Licensee. In order to ensure fairness of judgment and apportionment of the applicable fine, investigations into the circumstances leading to the violation will be initially conducted. The Authority will of course require the full co-operation of the concerned Licensee. The Authority’s judgment on the applicable fine will be final. Licensees need to ensure that they are familiar with the Authority’s EHS Regulations, which are freely available from EHS Department.

8.2.4 Unauthorized use of containers or portacabins on a Licensee’s premises

will result in a fine of DHS. 300/- per day following the grace period to remove same.

8.2.5 Licensees barring the authority’s inspectors from entering the premises or hindering their tasks in any way are liable for a fine of DHS. 5,000/- on the first occasion.

The fine will be DHS. 10,000/- on any subsequent occasion.

8.3 EHS Tariffs and Service Charges:

There are various types of tariff/ service charges rendered by PCFC’s EHS Department. A brief of such tariff and service charges is as given below:

8.3.1 EHS Dept. Tariff

Sl Particulars Unit AED

1 Drawing Review (EHS-NOC for Building Permit) Charges

a). Standard Charges (Minimum AED 500/-) Per Sq Mt 3

b). Infrastructure & Site Preparation (Sewers, Roads,

Pipelines, Trenches for pipelines, including grading, levelling, fencing and site preparation, exculding any structures)

Per NOC based on Sq Mts

< 1,000 Sq Mts (Total area) 500 Between 1,001 & 5,000 Sq Mts (Total area) 2,000 Between 5,001 & 10,000 Sq Mts (Total area) 4,000 Between 10,001 & 50,000 Sq Mts (Total area) 5,000 Between 50,001 & 100,000 Sq Mts (Total area) 10,000 More than 100,000 Sq Mts (Total area) 20,000

c). Machinery / equipment installation / racking (Minimum AED 500/-) Per Sq Mt 3

2 Operational Fitness Certificate: Issuance/ Renewal - Class 1 Annual charge @ 1st inspection 3,500

3 Operational Fitness Certificate: Issuance/ Renewal - Class 2 Annual charge @ 1st inspection 5,250

4 Operational Fitness Certificate: Issuance/ Renewal - Class 3 Annual charge @ 1st inspection 8,750

5 Operational Fitness Certificate: Amendment Per Amendment 1,000 6 Reinspection charges Per Visit 1,000

7 Visa Inspection Per Visit 1,000 8 Radioactive Source Entry - S1 Per source 300 9 Radioactive Source Exit - S2 Per source 300

10 Radioagraphy Permit Per month 1,000 11 Entry Permit: Mobile Crane Per month 600 12 Entry Permit: Gas Cylinder Per quarter 900

13 Pre-qualification - Lifting Eq, Pressure Vessels, First Aid Training, etc (AED 5000/- application review fee in advance & AED 5000/- Registration fee on acceptance)

Per company 10,000

14 Renewal of Pre-qualification - Lifting Eq, Pressure Vessels, First Aid Training, etc Per company p.a 5,000

15 EHS Audits / Pre-Inspection requests by clients Per person per hour 500 16 EHS Guidelines CD Per CD 100 17 Food Supply CD Per CD 100 18 Env Regulation Book Per Book 100 19 Portacabin / Container Application Processing fees Per portacabin 500

20 Portacabin / Container Monitoring Charges - 20 ft (Max 12 months) Per portacabin per month 500

21 Portacabin / Container Monitoring Charges - 40 ft (Max 12 months) Per portacabin per month 1,000

22 Refundable Security Deposit - 20 ft Portacabin / Container Per Portacabin 5,000 23 Refundable Security Deposit - 40 ft Portacabin / Container Per Portacabin 10,000

24 Entry permit for Food Suppliers Per Quarter 500 25 Entry permit for Food Vendors Per Quarter 500 26 Temp food Pass Per week 300

27 Issuance of certificates (Health, Food Lab Approvals, etc) as requested by client Per Certificate 200

28 Monitoring / Control outgoing food / health products from FZ clients for Dubai distribution Per Lot 100

29 Licensing & Approval of Food Vending Machines Per unit Per year 400 30 Food Safety Manager Certification Per person 1,000 31 Temp NOC to Customs Per NOC 500 32 Health Card Per Card 100 33 Arrangement of Isolation Room Per person 300

34 Pre-qualification Review for HACCP Consultants and Food Laboratories as approved suppliers of FZ clients - New & Renewal

Per report 2,000

35 HACCP Manual Audit %age commission 10% 36 HACCP (GMP / SOP) Manual Review - Type 1 Per report 1,500

37 HACCP (GMP / SOP) Manual Review - Type 2 Per report 3,000

38 Prequalification - EIA & RA consultant (AED 5000/- application review fee in advance & AED 5000/- Registration fee on acceptance)

Per company 10,000

39 EIA / RA Registration Renewal Per company p.a 5,000 40 EIA / RA Review / Approval - Initial submission Per Study 10,000

41 EIA / RA Review / Approval - Re-submission Per Study per re-submission 2,000

42 Industrial waste water treated discharge to drainage lines / harbour / Authority facilities - Connection charges Lumpsum 50,000

43 Harbour / Marine discharge fee Per 1000 IG 15 44 Hazardous Waste disposal processing fee to DM facillity Per application 300

45 License & Application / Amendment - Review Per review 800 46 NOC to issue license - For New Companies Per NOC 1,000 47 Training - Basic Induction & Refresher Per person 300 48 Inspection - Auction container Per hour 500

49 COC 1 - Inspection & Re-inspection Per COC 1,000 50 COC 2 - Inspection & Re-inspection Per COC 1,200 51 COC 3 - Inspection & Re-inspection Per COC 1,500 52 NOC for BCC Per NOC based on Sq Mts < 1,000 Sq Mts (Total BU area) 1,200 Between 1,001 & 5,000 Sq Mts (Total BU area) 1,800 Between 5,001 & 10,000 Sq Mts (Total BU area) 2,400 Between 10,001 & 50,000 Sq Mts (Total BU area) 4,000 Between 50,001 & 100,000 Sq Mts (Total BU area) 5,600 More than 100,000 Sq Mts (Total BU area) 8,000 Misc / Minor Construction / Modification etc 1,200 LIU units (333 or 555 Sq Mts) 1,200 Reinspection charges on failure of BCC inspection Per Hour 1,000 Ports 1 Training - Ship Repair Supervisor Per person 600 2 Training - Surveyor Per person 1,000 3 Training - Safety Officer Per person 1,800 4 Training - Permit Work system Per person 600 5 Training - Marine Terminal Safety Per person 1,000 6 Training - IMDG Awareness Per person 1,000

7 Training - 3rd Party safety induction: Supervisor Per person 300 8 Training - 3rd Party safety induction: Labourers Per person 100 9 Leaking container Inspection: Non Hazardous Per Container 200

10 Leaking container Inspection: Hazardous Per Container 300 11 Leaking container Storage: Non Hazardous (Upto 7 days) Per Container per day 200 12 Leaking container Storage: Non Hazardous (Over 7 days) Per Container per day 1,000 13 Leaking container Storage: Hazardous (Upto 7 days) Per Container per day 500 14 Leaking container Storage: Hazardous (Over 7 days) Per Container per day 1,200 15 Commission on Hazmat operations (Min AED 500/-) %age of 3rd Party Charges 10% 16 Inspection - Substandard ships Per Inspection 2,000 17 Re-inspection - Substandard ships Per Inspection 2,000 18 Approval charges - Ship Repair Company Per company per annum 2,500 19 Approval charges - Ship Survey Company Per company per annum 1,500 20 Approval charges - Bunker Supplier Company Per company per annum 2,000 21 Approval charges - Diving Company Per company per annum 1,500 22 EHS Inspection on Bunker Barge Per Inspection 1,500 23 Hot Work Permit Book Per Permit book 100 Laboratory UNU - Nakheel: 1 Nutrient Analysis Per sample 250 2 Sediment Characterization Per sample 350 3 Trace Elements in Sediments Per sample 250 4 Coliform and E coli Per sample 200 Others: 5 Waste sample analysis for disposal Per sample 450 6 TOC analysis Per sample 150 7 Irrigation waterAnalysis Per sample 500 8 Ground water without GC Analysis Per sample 600 9 Ground water with GC Analysis Per sample 1,250

10 Dewatering sample Per sample 600 11 Soil Analysis including GC analysis Per sample 1,250 12 Soil Analysis without GC analysis Per sample 600 13 Ambient AirMonitoring Per sample 1,250 14 Stack emmission Monitoring Per sample 1,200 15 Noise Measurement Per sample 160 16 Sediment analysis Per sample 2,000 17 Harbour water full Analysis Per sample 1,200 18 Nakheel water sample full analysis Per sample 1,000 19 Nakheel water regular analysis Per sample 500

20 Single parameter. Hg / As / Se Per sample 100 21 Single parameter.COD /Nutrients/Metals Per sample 50 22 Single parameter-TKN/BOD/ Oil & Graese Per sample 100

Penalties - 2008

Sl Particulars Unit AED 1 Unauthorized storage of hazardous waste Lumpsum 50,000 2 Unauthorized use of treated waste waster for irrigation Per day 1,000

3 Barring EHS inspectorate from inspection of premises (1st Instance) Lumpsum 5,000

4 Barring EHS Inspectorate from inspection of premises (subsequent instance) Lumpsum 10,000

5 Un-authorised dumping of waste inside PCFC / Dubai World areas (first time) Lumpsum 1,000

6 Un-authorised dumping of waste inside PCFC / Dubai World areas (subsequent time) Lumpsum 5,000

7 Failure to meet EHS emission/discharge standards /Illegal discharge Lumpsum

200,000

8 Failure to consistently meet EHS emission/ discharge standards (after EHS intimations) Per day 1,000

9 Acts causing Environmental contamination of soil / ground / sub – surface / waters Lumpsum 10,000

10 Illegal dumping/ transportation / discharge of waste materials without written EHS Approvals / Permit Lumpsum

200,000

11 Illegal /unauthorized operations/actions by 3rd. parties (not-Dubai World Clients) within Dubai World jurisdictional areas

Lumpsum 200,000

12 Operating without a valid OFC Per day 1,000 13 Unauthorised use of Container / Portacabin Per day 1,000

14 Failure to satisfactorily progress on a Warning / Correction Notice and meet completion date Per day 1,000

15 Serious Violations of EHS Regulations & Requirements Varies - Max 200,000

16 Fatal accident as a consequence of management failures Lumpsum 200,000

17 Serious injury as a consequence of management failures Lumpsum 100,000

18 Failure to rectify conditions / maintain healthy work conditions / atmosphere that leads to Occupational Health problems of the employees

Lumpsum 100,000

19 Failure to immediately report a fatal accident (this is in addition to item 1) Lumpsum 75,000

20 Failure to immediately report a serious injury or near miss incident / accident (this is in addition to item 2 and 5) Lumpsum 75,000

21 Serious near miss incidents as a result of management failures 50,000/- Lumpsum 50,000

22 Failure to comply with the requirements of a prohibition notice issued by EHS Lumpsum 50,000

23 Failure to meet the requirements of an improvement (Correction/Warning) notice within the timeframe assigned by EHS

Lumpsum 50,000

24 Unauthorized Occupation of Facilities not approved (BCC) by EHS & CED Lumpsum 50,000

25 Unauthorized Activities/Operations Lumpsum 50,000

26 Unauthorized Storage of Chemicals/ Dangerous Goods (1st. Instance) after earlier intimation (see also for Radioactive material and Explosives below)

Lumpsum 25,000

27 Unauthorized Storage of Chemicals/ Dangerous Goods (Subsequent Instance) after earlier intimation (see also for Radioactive material and Explosives below)

Lumpsum 50,000

28 Consistent failure to take action on Environmental, OH&S infringements highlighted during EHS inspections Lumpsum 25,000

29 Poor Housekeeping (After EHS Intimations/Warning) Lumpsum 10,000 30 Unauthorized Installation of machinery/equipment/racking Lumpsum 10,000

31 Failure to rectify conditions/maintain healthy work conditions/ atmosphere that could lead to Occupational Health problems of the employees

Lumpsum 10,000

32 Unauthorized Activities outside scope of approved facility & License Per day 1,000

33 Failure to pass a Certificate of Conformity I or II EHS inspection requested by a main contractor

Lumpsum 1,000

34 Operation of equipment/vehicle by unlicensed/unauthorized personnel Lumpsum 25,000

35 Use of uncertified Lifting/pressure/Fire Detection/Protection equipment Lumpsum 25,000

36 Violations in regard to unauthorized use/transportation/storage/handling of specifically Radioactive Material & Explosives

Lumpsum 200,000

37 Containers / Cargo fail to comply with IMDG Code requirements Per container 2,200 to

22,000

38 Failure to follow Safe working practices in Ship Repair Activities Varies 500 to 5,000

39 Failure to follow Safe working practices in Port Operations Varies 500 to 5,000 40 Pollution to Harbour water from ships Varies - Min 5,000 41 Diving operation without approval Varies - Min 1,000 42 Hot work without approval in port operational areas Varies - Min 2,000 43 Bunkering operation without approval Varies - Min 1,000 44 Failure to follow safe bunkering practices / procedures Varies - Min 1,000

45 Unsafe act / condition on ships engaged in carge operations Varies - Min 1,000

46 Unauthorised dumping of ship generated Hazardous waste Varies - Min 1,000

47 (FC01) Displaying misleading or improper information on foods / amending the food label OR Amending the shelf life of expired food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, health requisite products or hide their spoilage

Varies - Max 100,000

48 (FC02) Causing food poisoning outbreaks or spread of food borne diseases Varies - Max

100,000

49 (FC03) Tampering of product and label & details or Conducting any Unapproved activity within the premises Varies - Max

100,000

50

(FC04) All Critical Violations pertaining to exisiting GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GHP (Good Hygiene Practices), GWP (Good Warehouse Practices), GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures), HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point), EHS Guidelines, MOH, DOHMS & DM Standards and Guidelines

Varies - Max 20,000

51

(FC05) All Major Violations pertaining to exisiting GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GHP (Good Hygiene Practices), GWP (Good Warehouse Practices), GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures), HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point), EHS Guidelines, MOH, DOHMS & DM Standards and Guidelines

Varies - Max 15,000

52

(FC06) All Minor Violations pertaining to exisiting GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GHP (Good Hygiene Practices), GWP (Good Warehouse Practices), GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), SSOP (Sanitation Standard Operating Procedures), HACCP (Hazard Analysis & Critical Control Point), EHS Guidelines, MOH, DOHMS & DM Standards and Guidelines

Only Warning

8.4 PROPOSED MODIFICATIONS TO EXISTING FZ RULES. 8.4.1 Use of Containers / portcabins (Section 2, Rule 7.8)

Use of containers are generally not permitted on a licensee’s premises under the following two categories. A: Containers / portcabin for material storage: Use of containers for any kind of storage is not permitted, this includes containers used for material storage within the warehouse as well as outdoors. However, the Authority will review the above restrictions for containers/portcabins used for operational purpose on case-to-case basis. B: Containers / portcabin for General purpose:

The containers /Portcabins are not permitted to use as office, mess hall, accommodation block for staff or any other purpose that may endanger health & safety of workers, create potential fire & environment hazard and affect aesthetic of Free Zone. C: Use of plot / premises as Containers / portcabin storage yard: The client shall not be permitted to utilize the plot of land / company premises as a yard for empty container / portcabins storage. Growth of business, cancelled contracts etc cannot be considered as an excuse for such storage. In exceptional cases the above three cases can be permitted where a Licensee has a genuine requirement, which must be submitted for review and approval from EHS Department. If approved, a refundable deposit of DHS 2500/- shall be payable for each container / Portcabin and a time frame for use container or portcabin will be agreed, which shall be no greater than four container / Portcabin into Free Zone. Any unapproved usage or exceeding the time frame will be subject to fines as per Clause 4.2.4. of FZ Rules.

8.4.2 Operation Fitness Certificate (Section 2, Rule 4.5)

An Operation Fitness Certificate (OFC) is required to be issued (clause 4.5.1 of FZ Rules refers) to any client (company / project) operating in the FZ. Applications should be made in the first instance to EHS Department and covers (but not limits) all clients/ companies/ projects operating in the FZ that have a FZ Lease and/or a license and carry out either Service/ Trading/ Manufacturing activities. Such Certificates are not applicable for clients / projects operating only from offices. Categories of companies/ projects under this Rule are as follows :

A. New Clients operating from a plot : Under this category, the company/ project shall commence their operations only after the construction of the facility and obtaining the Building Completion Certificate (BCC). Request for the Operation Fitness Inspection (OFI) should be made to EHS Department on the day of commencement of operations.

B. New Clients operating from an undeveloped plot : Under

this category, the company/ project shall commence their operations (storage only, if approved) only after compliance of EHS and Civil Engg. standard regulations in regard to land preparation (hard surfacing etc.), fencing, interlocking the access etc. Request for the OFI should be made to EHS Department on the day of commencement of operations.

C. New Clients operating from a Shed / pre-built unit : The

company/ project, on obtaining their lease and taking occupation, shall request for the OFI from EHS Department on the day of commencement of operations.

D. New Clients taking over existing facilities on plot : The

company/ project, on obtaining/ transfer of their lease and taking occupation shall request for the OFI from EHS Department on the day of commencement of operations. The new company shall abide by all JAFZA regulations/ requirements when they take over the premises. If in case, civil modifications/ additions are proposed, the requisite Building Completion Certification (BCC) should be obtained prior to commencement of operations. Thereafter, on the date of commencement of operations, the client shall request for the OFI from EHS Department.

E. Existing Clients All companies/ projects as defined above shall need to renew their OFC on an annual basis concurrent with their FZ License. In the same regard, the companies/ project shall liase with EHS Dept. to carry out the necessary inspections to enable renewal of the OFC. In case the company carries out civil modifications/ additional machinery installations or amends/ adds any activity to their license/ operations, the client shall apply to EHS Dept. for an inspection to be carried out to enable OFC to be amended to include the relevant change.

F. Sub-Leases and Additional Licenses

Companies that operate as sub-leases, on obtaining their (sub) lease and taking occupation, shall request for the OFI from EHS Department on the day of commencement of operations from the premises of the main lease. Similarly companies that obtain additional Licenses (with new company name) shall request for the OFI from EHS Department on the day of commencement of operations from the premises of the main lessee/ license. However, the Authority will assess the OFC requirement for the above on a case-to-case basis, depending on the nature/ type of operations of the sub-lease client/ additional License.

8.4.3 Operation Fitness Certificates Violations. (section 2, Rule 14.5)

The clients that operate without a valid OFC will be committing an offence and will be liable to a financial penalty of DHS 500/- per day as long as the offence continues. The Authority also reserves the right to disconnect electricity supply in such cases and impose other measures, as appropriate described in this section. Instances of such violations include, but are not limited to the following :

a. Commencement of operations of a new company from a warehouse/ factory unit without an OFC.

b. Commencement of operations of a new company from an undeveloped/ semi-developed (during construction)/ developed plot, without an OFC.

c. Commencement of operations of an existing company from the new/ expanded/ modified facility, without amendment of their existing OFC.

d. Commencement of operations of additional/ amended activities of an existing company, without amendment of their existing OFC.

e. Commencement of operations from additionally installed machinery/ equipment of an existing company, without amendment of their OFC.

f. Operation of an existing company without a valid

renewed OFC.

g. Operation of a sub-lesse company or additional License without a valid OFC (if applicable).

8.4.4 Health, Safety and Environment (Section 2, Rule 14.8)

8.4.4.1 In the event that (refer to clause 14.8.4 of FZ Rules) there is obvious

negligence on the part of a License/ Lesse to satisfactorily progress on a Correction Notice, (see clause 7.7.1 of FZ Rules) and to meet the stipulated completion date, the Authority will impose a fine of DHS 400/- per day until the remedial actions have been completed.

Similarly, failure to satisfactorily respond to a Warning Notice will result in the imposition of a fine of DHs 200/- per day until the fault is remedied.

Note: All other rules (14.8.2, 14.8.3, 14.8.4 and 14.8.5) in this section of FZ Rules remain the same.

8.4.4.2 Industrial Waste

Connection of tenant’s drainage line to FZA’s main drainage system Dhs. 25,000/- Waste effluent flow of 5,000 Imp Gpd or less Dhs.1,000/-per month Waste effluent flow of over 5,000 Imp. Gpd. Dhs. 7/- additional

charge per 1,000 Imp. Gallons.

8.4.4.3 Hazardous Waste Initial disposal application Dhs. 50/-

References: 1. Dubai Municipality (DM) Local Order 61/91 on the protection of the Environment in the Emirate of Dubai, U.A.E. 2. Federal Environment Agency (FEA) environmental standards, U.A.E. 3. Royal Commission for Jubail. Directorate. Environment Regulations, Jubail, Saudi Arabia. 4. USEPA / Federal Regulations on environment, U.S.A. 5. JAFZA Planning and Construction Regulations for Control of Commercial Developments in JAFZ – Environmental Control Requirements & Standards for prevention of Pollution (1993), U.A.E.