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FA Tmtment, Abatement and Control -terns The two main emission points from this site will be;

Ai-1 Stack kom CHP plant SW-1 discharge from surface water drainage system

Details of ababmentltreatment control for both of these emission points are provided in Table F.1 a & F. 1 b

TABLE FJa: ABATEMENT / TREATMENT CONTROL

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Attachment F.2

F.Z. Monitoring and Sampling Points - Air

Table F.2 detail8 IWmopolrrrer‘s proposal for air monitoring of the main emission point from the site -Al-l. Details of the location of A1 -4 are provided in Map E.1 in attachment E.t . The Grid reference for thin emhion point la €263914, N344267. Regarding adour monitohg, daily checks for presence of @our at the site boundary can be undertaken and logged.

TABLE F A EMISSIOIYS MOMTORING AND SAMPLING POINTS

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F.3. Monitoring and Sampling Point$ - Surface Wnbr

Table F.3 details Monopower's proposal for monitoring of the main surface wafer emission point from the site - SW-1.

Details of the location of SW-1 are provided Map E.2 of Attachment E.2. The grid mfmnce for SW-1 is E263Q45, N344115.

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F.6. Monitoring and Sampllng Points - Groundwater

Two groun-tm welb am in place at this site, one of which is to be used as a water supply for the s b . Wells will be labeled GW1 and GW2.

A map of groundwater locations is shown Map F.5 GW-1 Grld reference: €263844, N344122 GW-2 Grid reference: E263951, N344130

Table F.5 details M o n o m t s proposal for rnonibting of two groundwater wells on the s b - GW-143 GW-2.

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F.6. Monitoring and Sampling Points - Nolm

It is proposed to measure noise arising from the opsmtfon of the plant at the nearest noise sensitive locations.

Six noise sensitive locatiom are located wilhin 4M)m of the slte boundary and these are proposed for measurement of noise levels on an annual basis. Map F.6 shows the locations of the noise sensitive Iacatfons within 400m of the Site.

Loeation GMRefemnco NSLI E283824, N 3 4 W

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Table F.6 details Monopower's proposal for monitoring of the six nearest noise sensitive locations to the s*h.

TABLE F.6: EMISSIONS MONITORING AND SAMPLING PoPlTs

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F.7. Monitoring and Sampling Points - Meteorological Yonltoring

It is pmposed to measure mekorological conditions on the slb. The location of measurement is to be determined once the site is eonslmcted.

Table F.7 details M W I Q ~ O W ~ ~ S proposal for meteorological monitoring at the sile.

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Attachment G.1 Raw Materlals, Substances, Preparations and Energy

Table Gel Detaila of h e w related Raw Materiab, Intennedi8tq Prodneb, etc,, used or

Nota: 1. 2. 3.

In cam whem a meterial comprisce a number of distinct and available dqerous c.f. Article 2(2) of SI P 77/94 c.f. schedules 2 and 3 of 51 M 77/94

p h a e give details for each component subsism.

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Attachment G.2.

6.2 Energy Efficiency

The primary aim of the site and production process is to generate a renewable eneqy source, for sale to the national grid. The sits will have the capacity to generate 2 2 . W of electricity, 20MW of which will be sold to the national grid and 2 . 5 W will be usud onsite. Therefore as the site will produce its own electricity source, it b exbemely energy efficient.

The European Commission idenths four categories of fuel resources that can be distinguished as biomass- namely,

Foresbymidues

Agmprocessing residues and Agriwlturalresidues

EnwY- Biomass Is the fMng matter of the earth's surface and is a huge and continuously replenishing store of energy. Biomass means anything that was recently solar energy. Sunlight enables plants to grow. The organic matter that makes up these ptants is known as biomass.

Harvesting biomass such as crops, tms or agriwHura1 waste and using it to generate energy, (heat, eleezrlcity or motion), is b m e d 'biwnergy'. There are several options fior converting biomass to many dlffemnt forms of energy. These indude anaerobic digestion, msifieation and pYrdysb. The most common method is that of direct cohbustion. During combustion, Momass mleases its energy and can be used to perale heat and e M c Q . Dim& combustion is the simplest biomass Wnology and may be very economical if the blomass source is nearby. Electricity can be generated h m a number of biomasa 8oums and, being a form of renewable energy, can be marketed as green electricity.

Biomass can be used to produce heat, steam, slecbiaty, liquid fuels for transportation, natural gas substitubs and other matefials such as alternatives to pelrochgmicat produds and fertilirers. The k a t content, moisture jevels and other physicat characteristic9 of biomass resourc88 dWr widely, but typically somewhat lower efflcleney Is obtained compared with fossil fuel combustion.

At present appdmably 3% of Iretands energy Is genefated from renewable souroes (excluding large-scale hydro). 1.15fwh of energy Is produced from biomass utiliing almost exdm*My wood and wood waste. At present there are three farm scab anaerobic dlgestera In the Republic of Imland and all biomass- generated energy is wed for domestic space heating or IndusWal process heat. There are currently no industrial CHP biomass dewlopmenb in operation in Ireland. The development of this plant r e p m n t s the first powep plant in the world to bum a combination of poultry littar and &pent mushroom compost. The development introduces a new renewabte energy fuel source lhat was pmviously regarded as waste and stab of the art Wchmlogies to convert this waste into an economical and environmentally friendly energy source.

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Biomass feedstocks are renewable and the potentiat ~egoutw is large. The emission of criteria pollutrant~ from the combustion of biomass are less than thaw from fossil fuels since bkmass fuels am lypically low in sulphur and nitrugen. Air emissions may contain uncombuskd hydrocarbon and particulate m a w but these pdluhants can k conirolled by good furnace dedgn, combustion control and modem flue gas cleaning technologies. The ash produced from the proass may be used as a soil supplement, depending on its composition.

comblvled Heat and Power Combined heat and Power or CHP is a very efficient technology for generating eledieity and h a In unison. A CHP plant simultaneously generates usable heat and F r (usually elecbichy) in P single process. CHP provides a secure and efficient method of generating bth elecbicity and heat at the point of use. Due to the utilisation of the heat from electricity generation, CHP typically achieves a 35 per cent reduction In prlmary energy usage compared with elscbicity power stations and heat only bollers.

Biomass is ideally suited to CHP, either as a gas or to drive a steam lurbine. The utiliition of biomaaa Instead of fossil fuels for CHP further reduces the environmental mats a d & e d with electricity p m r production and enmurages more environmentaalty benign or frlendiy fuels, reduced emissions ad improved environmental life cycle for power generation.

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Attachment H.1

H.1 Wash Type8 and Quantities - Existlng & Proposed

The sib will have a capacity to bake In 353,000 tonnes of biomass per annum, to produce 22.5MW of elecblcity. The site is designed for the combustion of thw biomass types;

a) Spent Mushmom Compost (SMC) b) Poultry Litter (PL) c} Wood Chips

Initial studies on th8 amitability and quantily of the a b three wste in the north east region debmined that SMC and PL are readily available in this area. Therefore it is propossd to utilise these fuels Initially, with the potential for using wood chips, if sufficient supplies are available in the future. Based on the maximum capacity of the Ate of 353,000 tonnes per annum, this is initially expected to consist of - 198,000 tonnes of SMC - 155,000 tomes of PL However if supplies of one of the above i h l s demase m r time, due to changes in the market, there may be a corresponding inwease in the other. If wood chips am availabfe to the, site, they will also be used, M i will a b reduce the above figures for SMC and PL. However, the overall biomass capacity of the site (353,000 tonnes per annum) will remain eonslant for each year of the site operation, as this is the capacity the site wilt be designed for.

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d Attachment H.2

H.2 Waste Acceptance Procedures

The fuel @.e. biomass) w..e transported to the bbnass plant by fully covered articulated lorries. Upon arrival at the plant, ttae lorry will pmceed to the weighbridge near the emnee and the drlver will p d d e the required information (haulier identification, supplier Identlflcatlon and identification of fuel material type) prior to weighing. If the quality of the incoming fuel is acceptable, the lomes will k weighed at the wighbfidge. The torrles will then proceed to the fuel reception bullding where it will reverse into the appropriaie unloading bay; one for SMC, one for PL and one for WC.

When t h ~ lorry is fully within the fuel reception building, the unloading bay doors will close. The load will be a n a m for moisture content and the load will then be tipped into the fuel mception pit. After eompktion of fuel tipptng, the lorry leaves the fuel reception building and proceeds to the weighbridge near the site exit where it wilt be weighed again and the weight of the fuel delivered a n be calculated.

The recepUon bays will operate 6 days a week, 10 hours per day. The lorries will carry an avemge of 20 tomes each, resulting in approximately 5-6 lonies per hour.

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Attachment H.3

H.8 Wasto Handling

Full details of biomass fuel (SMC, PL & WC) handling and processing pmcedums for thls bbmass CHP plant are described in - Attachments Dl - infrastructure and - Attachment 02 - FaCrlity Operation.

Attachment H3a is not appliable to M o n o m r .

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M o n o p o w LLd, Ca. lAoneghan Waste Umce Appliution M m e n t s

Attachment 1.1

1.1 Assessment of Atmospheric Emissions

An Environmental Impact Stabment was prepared for this development during the planning appllca~on process. All €IS documenis are submitted with this Waste Licence Application.

The Waste licence application form and guidance notes state for Section I Exfstlng Environment & Impact of the Activity, 'it will suffice for the purposes of this sedion to prrrvide adequate cross-references to the relevant &on8 of the EIS.

The assessment of atmospheric emissions, existing and proposed for the Monopower Biomass CHP plant is detailed in the EIS documents in the fotlowlng sections; 1. Environmental Impact Statement, Main Report, Volume 2 of 3, Section 4, Air

Quality, Page 94 2. Environmental Impact Stakment, Appendices, Volume 3 of 3, Appendix 3,

Ambient Air Monh~ing 3. Environmental Impact Statement, Appendices, Volume 3 of 3, Appendix 4, Air

PolIution Dispemlon MWling 4. Further Additional Information for PW446, April 2005, Section 5,

Atmospheric Emissions, Page 25 5. Further Additional lrrfomation for po31446, April 2005, Section 7, Odour

Emissions, Page 43

Summary of Assessment of Atmospheric Embeions

Existing Amblent Alt MonIWng Extensive ambient air quality rnonbrlng was mrried out in order b determine existing air quality at the sb . This iriduded monitoring for the following parameters:

- Oxides of Sulphur - Cahonmmoxide - HydrogenChbride - Total partieulam and PMIO emissions - Heavymetah - Dioxins and Furans

- N i n o x i d e s

All ambient air results were compared with relevant Air Quatity Standards (AQS's) and Guidelines and results d u d e that existing air quality is good and typkl of a rural environment

To address ent ia1 impacts {of air emission) on plants and soils, baseline studfes, induding visual assessment of herbage, and heavy metal and nutrient conmntrations of soil and herbage within a Slun radius of the site WE carried

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out to determine extstlng environmental baseline conditfons. These can be used a refy-8nce against any future monitoring requimmenb.

Emissions to Air l h n Pmpaed Pbnt Combustion of PL, SMC and WC will result in the generation of combustion related air pollutants. These polhtantp will be subject to air pollution control measures and the remaining flue gases will be released from the plaws 50m stack. All emissions will wmply with the rv&!vant guidelines snd standards as part of the plants EPA licence requirements.

The plant will genera@ missions during fuel combustion to produce energy. Oxides ofhlibugen are fomred primarily as a result of the maction of nitrogen and oxygen. Vdallle C@m& are products of incomplete combustion of fuel. Acid Gases such a8 Hydmgen chloride and Suwur dbxm whlch is bmred by the reaction of sulphur In the fuel wlth oxygen torn the oombusthn air. Padicuhte Matter mutt from barn quantities of non-mmbustibles in the fuel and Catlaon Monoxide is formed as a product of incomplete combustion. In addition there will also be emissions of Mxhs and Furans, and H e a v y W l s at wry low levels.

Air Pisperston Modelling An air dkperslon model was run to detefmine the optimum stack height requirements to give adequate dfsperston of the flue gas plume. The outputs from the model w m analysed for vadous stack heighb and comparisons with air quality aiterla undertaken for each modelled pdlutant. In determining the acceptable stack height for emission points it must be based on the obJectiws of pmviding adequate pollutant dtspersion without creating any undue Msual impact It was determined that the eonmirations from the 50m stack complied with all air quality standards and this the b e m of further height increases were not significant Consequently a SOm stack was selected.

The projected maximum emissions were used io determine tfw highest level of ground level concentration$. Impacts wem found to be well below the threshold coneenlmtions fw all emisdons as per the relevant Irish and European Legislation. Therefqr% the impact of stack emissions will not b signifcant Based on the proposed derstopment's rural location and distance from other significant sources of air impacb, cumulative air quality impacts due to emission from the facility and any other existing emission source in the area can be characterid as insignificant.

Plant Operation Control Technology The plant will operate with a number of controls in order bo ensum low emissions. Good combustion mtrd will help ensure low emissions.

The combustion process will be carefully controlled by the following methods: - Continuous fimel supply with fuel in small pi- with a large surface area.

This ensum good mixing conditions of air and fuel and good' control of mixing conditions, - Combustion conditions will be eontinuwsly monitored for oxygen and tempemturn. Suitable temperature and visual alarms will be fitted, - Control of oxygen content by mans of a change in air flow supplied at various conditions - The furnace is high and slim, with good turbulence and high residence time.

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- An oll burner In the furnace Wl will be uged for start up and ean also be used as a support burner during abnormal conditions.

Further Measurn for pollutant abatement will be utilisgd in line with Best Available Technolagy (BAT). These measurn MI1 Include: - Control of Pa~Wuktfe Matter and AAetals using a fabric filter Iacated

downatream of lhe furnace - Control of G8dm Monoxide by ensuring good combustion conlml and adequate mixing and reaidenee time of the fuel in the furnace - Control of Acid Gases (Sulphur Dioxide and Hydrogen Chloride) by the natural presence of lime in the fuel and also by addition of lime to the flue El= - Control of Oxides ofhlhgen ( MO, N& and NW by careful maintenance of combustion temperaturn and oxygen concentration of the furnace - Control of Dioxins and Furans by ensuring that oompkte combustion takes place above 850°C and minimising the fuel residenm time in the 2W5O0C range (dioxins a d funns are formed at this tempemturn range). Mainfaining the surface of the boiler and condenser sudaces and colledion of particulates also minimises release of dioxins. Air dispersion modeling s h m d that emission levels for dioxins are within the limits set by EU legislation and standards.

Fugitive €miasion8 The potential for fugitiw dust emissions arises from the storage, handling and trucking of the biomass fuels and ash by-product Emission controls include transport of fuel and ash in covered trucks, keeping the he1 hall and storage area endosed and maintaining it under negative pmsure. Ventilation air from these amas will be drawn into the boiler to be used as combustion air thereby facilitating thermal destrudion of dust, odours and air borne pathogens.

Lime is another potential source of fugitive emissions. It will arrive to the site in endosed containers, whieh will be emptied by Ruidmtion, and time will be blown pneumatidy into a sib. To avoid dust emissions this system will also be maintained under negative pressure.

Waste ash from the pmcass will be comprised of lly ash collected from the flue gas filter and bottom ash. Botbrn ash will be wt and Mil not be a source of fugitive emissions. Fly a& dust will be prevented by maintaining oonslstent negative prassum in the system. Possible end uses for waste ash indude sale as an organic fertllisar or use as a raw material in the cement industry.

Pokntial odwr emissions can b f 88 a nsuit of the tmnsport, unloading storage and processing of PL, SMC and WC fuels at the pinposed fadli. An Odour Impact Modelling Study was ecmduclmd to examine this potential impact Poultry l&r is the only raw material b be utili#d on h e Monopower site which has lhe potential to cause dour nuisance. Spent mushmom compost or w o d chips are is not Odorous.

Odour from the poutby litter will be controlled by - ensuring that all lorries that transporting waste are covered

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a - ensuring that the fuel unloading building is kept under negative pressure at all times to odlsct odorous air and discharge it ta the furnace used in the combustion process - continuous management and maintenance of the measurn outlined will ensure that the dour nuisance is not problematic on the site.

Concluslon Potential emissions and predicted eoncentrations of pollutants generated by the combustion p m o s at the proposed site have been a w d and utilised in an air dispersion model tu m i n e the impacts of the proposed facil i on the air quality of the surrounding environmentat. Combustion mtml and pollutant abatement and dour abatement measums will be u t i l i 4 at the sib in order to comply with EU Legislation on air emissions and also to comply with the licence requirements set by the EPA for the proposed facility

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Attachment 1.2

1.2 Assessment of Impact of Surface Water Discharges on Reeelvlng Waters

An Environmental Impact Statement was prepared for this development during the planning application process. All EIS documents are also submitted with this Waste Licence Application.

The Waste licenoe apphieation form and guidance notes state for Section I €xisting Environment & Impact of lhe Activity, 'it will suffice for the purposes of this section to provide adequate cmss-rekrenees to the relevant sections of the EIS.

The assessment of the impact surface water emissions from this site are detailed in the EIS dowment$ In the following sections;

1. Envlmnmental Impact Sfatement, Main Report, Volume 2 of 3, Section 9, Sutface Water, Page 221

2. Environmental Impact Statement, Appendices, Volume 3 of 3, Appendix 9, Sutface Water Quality

3. Further Addldonal Information for P031446, April 2005, Section 6, Aquatic Emisslons, Page 41

Summan ofA8saPpll)ent of Surtaoe Wate rEnlmlo nr There 8re 110 maw surface water featurn such as lakes, ponds, rivers or streams within the boundary of the proposed development. There is a small sham located approximately 38m from the eastern s l t ~ boundary. This stream feeds into the River Mountain Water. Thk Is an eroding uptand river, located at a distance approximately lh h r n the site The R k r Mountain Water is a tributary of the river Blackwaier with their confluence approximately l O k m to the east of the site boundary. The Mountain Water River is an important focal fishing area a d has stocks of Pike, Trench, Roach, Bream, Perch and Rudd.

As part of the €IS surface water sampling and biological monitoring at the River Mountain Water Catchment area were undertaken to determine existing surfaee wter conditions. Water sampling was carried out upsham of the si& area and downstream of the site a m . Sampling was also carried out upsbeam and downstream of the River Mountain Wabr. The existing suiface wa&r quality at both the site drainage stream and the Mwnbin Water Rmr can be desuibed as moderately polluted, probably 8s a result of the intensive agricultural activities within the area. This was confirmed through both bbtogical as well as physic+ chemleal sampllng upstream and dawndream on both channels.

Operatlon Impacts and Mitigation Measures Acddemtal Spi\lqps Accidental spillages of chemicals and W resourns could result in surface water wnbmination during plant operation. To mitigate against this, good housekeeping in conjunction with correcf storage of all site chemicals and oil, will prevent any spillages which could impact on surface water quality.

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Lld, I0rylearran. Emvlwls Ca U h m Warn uceme Apprrcalion Amdlmem

stufmwaterRu& An inmase in surbce wbr runofF can be expected as a result of the addition of impermeable surfacaa (hardstanding) at h e proposed plant. Rainwater falling on site will be d i w W tv a dngb surface waber discharge point Pollution of surface wter will be minimlsed by proper design of the discharge point to prevent al€eraUon of existing conditions within the ditch into which it will discharge. Such design could indude havfng a gradual gradient at the discharge point to prevent pools of wter forming and a b contmlling the flow rate at the discharge point. In addition, mn-off from storm water to surface water will be through sediment traps and surface water oil interceptors.

wastewader Waste water will be generabed from various processes on slte. As them is no access to sewer, wasbwbr from the plant wii be directed to a single sum# water discharge point. Waste w k r will arise from maintenance of the boller in the bokr building. Maintenance indudes Soot Blbwing and Boiler Blowdown. Waste water will also arise from pre-treatment of n t e r to be used in the plant, from flue Gas Ckaning and from the Condenser. Releases to surface water will be hetd and pretreated in a balancing tank prior to discharge to the surface wbzr drain in order to comply with national standards and requirements set by the €PA. Thii ensums that the effluent does not impact on surface wafer quality in the River Mountain Water. The site will be equipped with two oil interceptors one at the oil tank loading area and the other at the surface wafer discharge outlet from the s b at the eastern boundary.

Fordswagm Domestic effluent fmm owrator washrooms and site offices will k mted via oweb treatment, a8 a public sewr is not available. The s m g e treatment will be vi0 a 'Biodear" treatment unit. This unit will beat the effluent to a high quality standard; which will then be discharged to a soil polishing filter, where it will be further polished at hated Mom slowly percolating to groundwater.

Concllclr Ion The surface water drainage route from the site has been identified. With the proposed measurn in plam for protection and mitigation of pollution of surlhce wafer dischaigd from the site, no major impacts on the quality of the River Mountain Water are anfidpkd. The site will be operabd under an EPA licence therefore all emisdon from the plant will be strictly controlled to adhere to the ticena requirements.

Table 1.2 (i) SurFaee Water Quali with available surface water results for 4 sample locations; 1 upslream of sib, 1 downstream of site, 1 upsbeam of nearest river and 1 downstream of nearest river is provided in this attachment.

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Table I.2(i) SURFACE WATER QUALITY

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Attachment 1.411.5

1.4 Assessment of Impact of GmundlGroundwater Emissions 1.6 Ground andlor Groundwater Contamination

An Envimnmental Impact Statement was prepared for this development during the planning applimtion process. All EIS documenis are submitted with this Waste Licence Application.

The Waste licence application form and guidance notes state for W o n I €xisting €nvironment & Impact of the Activtty, 'it will suffice for the purposes of this section to provide adequak cmss-references to the relevant sections of the €IS.

The assessment d the impact of groundlgroundwkr emissions from this site and the likelihood of gmund and/or groundwater contamination are detailed in the EIS documents in the following sections;

1. Environmental Impact Statement, Main Report, Votume 2 of 3, Section 8, Geology, Solls and Groundwater Quali, Page 207

2. Environmenlal Impact Statement, Appendices, Volume 3 of 3, Appendix 8, Geological & Hydrqpological Assessment

3. EnvironmnW Impact Shtement, Appendices, Volume 3 of 3, Appendix 14, Soil and Herbage Monitoring

4. Further Additional Information for W3446, April 2005, Section 6, Aquatic Emissions, Page 41

SummaryofAssessmntofQruundKiroundwabrEmi88lons LConhmination A baseline gedoghl assestiment was carried out et the proposed site in order to determine the existing environmental condbns and groundwater potential of the area. As water mquimmts for the plant will be pmlded by a groundwter abstraction wll, a trial wall was installed in order to determine tt.re potential for gmundwater development

Groundwter quality a# and around the site was determined to establish baseline environmental ccmditims. S o d and herbags characteristics at the site and within the surrwndfng environment were also established. These can be used as baseline mfmriws for futum monitoring.

Exfstlng Envhnment The overburden consists predominantly of thick dnrmlin bulder days and can be classified a8 having a low vulneraMllty rating with greater than 10 metres of low pmeablllty clays wedying the site, The sib is located on a regionally important aquifer. Pump WsUng on the Mat well located at the sib indicates that it can easily accommodate the 4.8mslhr normal water mqulrements for the plant, with initial trial wll yields estimated of greabr than 27m3/hr.

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The requid groundwater y i d at the site w s eslabliihed from field examination to be on average, 80m3 per day (sustainable yield of =Om3 per day). The plant has been designed SO as to minimise water usage, wtth the primary water saving measure k ing an airqded as opposed to Water-oooled condenser. It has been determined that ihem is sufficient capacity b easily supply the required amount of water for potable and process needs without significantly impacting local groundwater levels, All other residences in the area are supplied by a group water scheme from a surface water source and will not be negatively impacted.

i) -Qn mm #mundwatev

Sewge Domestic effluent fK#n operator washrooms and sib ofices will be treated via owsite treatment, as a pubk sewr Is not available. The sewage treatment will be via a 'Bideaf treatment unit. Thls unit will treat the effluent tu a high quality standard: whkh wlll then be dkhamed to a soil polishing filbt, where it will be further polished at treated kfm slowly percolating to groundwater.

Accidental spills The main pobntial impact to groundwater would be from add8nWl spillages of fuels, oils or chemhls msulting in groundwater contamination. Fuel supplies will be handled and stored within endosed buildings conshucted with an lmpewious concrete floor. Oil and chemicals used on site wifl be stored within appropriate bunded containment areas.

Coneluslon The development of a permanent groundwater abstraction well to provide plant waleer mquiremenb vu311 not have any significant impact on the regional groundwater remum. Goad housekeeping in conjunction with correct storage and use of materials on site will prevent any spillage to groundwater that could cause contamination.

Table t.4 Q) Groundwter Quality with availabfe groundwter results for 2 wdls; GWI on the site and a well on lands adjacent to the sib (McCam Well) are provided in h is attachment.

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Table 1.4(i) GROUNDWATER QUALITY oring Point! p- 'A n-^ nce: GWl: GW3

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Dissolved oxygen DO t Residue on evaporation (130°C) Calcium Ca 27 36-96

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Nickel Ni Potassium I Sodium Na

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1.6 Noise Impact

An Environmental Impact Statement was prepared for this development during the planning application process. At1 EIS documents are submitted with this Waste Licence Application.

The Waste licence application form and guidance ndes state for Section 1 Existing Emrimnment & Impact of the Adivity, 'it will suffice for the purposes of this section to provide adequate cross-references to the relevant seetiom of the EIS.

The assessment of the impact of noise emissions from this site are detailed in the €IS ducumts in the following sections; 6. Environmental ImpWt Statement, Main Report, Volume 2 of 3, Section 5,

7. Environmental Impact Statement, Appendices, Volume 3 of 3, Appendix 5,

8. Further 'Addihional Information for PO3446, April 2005, Seetion 8, Noise

Noise Assessment of Proposed Biomass CHP Plant, Page 137

Noise Monltoorfng

Emissions, Page 49

Summary of Nodso Impact A noise s u m was oonduded at the proposed slte to determine existing background noise leuels. Noise monitoring for both day and nbht time noise levels were establish&. Ttse existing noise environment was found to be typical of a rural agrieuhml environment with the main environmental noise sources ~ la ted to hfk and mechankd agriwltural activity.

Opedon Irn- and Mlti~alia Iyleasum N o h sources during plant operation will include traffic associated with fuel delimy, ash haulage and also plant process operations. The major componenls of the site that will g@nemte noise dutlng plant operation indude noise emitted from the boiler h o w , turbine hall, dryers, fans, pumps, fWl screening machinery etc. The proposed @ant is located in a moderatdy sparsely populated rural area, With a WUl of 35 WemUal houses wlthln 1 km of the Ate.

The following mitigation measures will be utilised to minimise noise emissions from the operation of the plant - Nobler plant components are lmted to the rear of the fadii away from

nearest dwellings to provide adequm separation distances from nearest dwellings;

- S i layout to prwide natural screening from buildings to prevent noise propagation;

- Good prrrcess design +tilung "low noise options" and equipment choice; - Good operahal and management practice backed up by an environmental

management system. This will include regular maintenam of equipment to prevent generation of noise and turning off equipment and fans when not in use;

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W€#teLklCi?Applicabon . Auachnents

- Screening bank (berms) will be construded at boundaties near the main plant area to minimhe the tmsmission of noise off s b ; - Restriction of d s k r operations to daydme hours induding buck deliveries confined to between 8:OO and 18:OO will minimise disturbance at sensitive times.

Conclusion It was determined that g a d site operational practfces as w11 as careful plant design will ensure that the plant noise emissions would comply with ndse limb set by the Environmental Protdon Agency as wIl those set by European Legislation and thus will not impact significantly on the sumundlng environment.

Table 1.6 (i) Ambient Noise Assessment with available ambient noise results (prlor to site conslmction) is p d d e d in this attachment for 13 locations, 3 near the site boundary and 10 at nearby noise sensitive b d o n s Map 1.6 prwided in this attachment shows the location of the 13 ambient ndse measuremnts referenced in Table 1.6.

Table Lqi) Ambient Noise Assessment

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Attachment 1.7

1.7 Assessment of Ecological Impacts & Mitigation Measures

An Environmental Impact Statement was prepared for this development during the planning application process. All EIS documents are a h submitted with this Waste Licence Application.

The Waste licence application form and guidance notes state for Section I Existing Environment & Impact of the Activity, 'it will suffice for the putposes d this section to provide adequate m88cTeferencBS to the relevant sections of the EIS.

The a-ment of the ecological impacts from this site and mitigation measures are detailed in the EIS documents in the following sections;

1. Environmental Impact Statement, Main Report, Volume 2 of 3, Section 1 I , Flora & Fauna, Page 243

2. Environmental impact Statement, Appendices, Volume 3 of 3, Appendix 11. Flora & Fauna

Summary of Ecological Impact Mating environment A site sumy, identfqrlng eoological habltata and divisions within the site boundary, was conducted. No rare, thmtened or protected plant species, as listed in the lrish Red data Book (Curtis and Me Gough, 1988) wem recorded at the site during the survey nor did the Consenration ranger for the area have any knowledge of the ~ x x ~ r m c e of any rare plant species. The area of the site does not indude any semi-natural habitats such as woodland, true marsh, or surface wabr bodies. The main habitat components of inbmt are the hedgerow and tree line W boundaries. These ecological entities at the site have not undergone maintenance in recent times and therefore display poor structural development and am of limited edqical value. Some specimens of woody species in the field boundaries hold the potential b become valuable to local wildlife. Some shallow drainage ditches occur long field bouhdaries within the site also, but have not bssn managed or maintained in m m t times and are, largely, filled in. There are no Natural Heritage Areas (NHA's) or Special Protected Areas (SPA'S) in the vicinity of the site.

A slte survey for mammalian species was conducted. One abandoned Rabbit (0-4~~s cuIIIwIus) burrow was recorded. No addltlonai b u m , faeoes or indicators of activity ware found to m r wlthin the site. No existhg or potential bat roosts were recorded, nor was any bat activity -wed at the site during the sumy peflod. Common agricultural grassland and wet grassland bird species WE obemd. An outline of bird speck oarring in the Imllty and extended area was given, based on information from local sources. A butterfly suwey m r d e d the occurrence of three m m o n wayside and wet meadow speck.

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Operatson h p c b and MMgaUon Measures The pmptmd dmtopment will Impact on temttid flora through the removal of wgetation for the construetian of building unit8 and amas of hard-standing. The impads are signtlicant on 8 local scale. Impacta am not algnificant on a regional or nationaf scale. The devetopment will requim the removal of four lengths of hedgemwhe-lirre within the site boundary and the partial removal of a flffh for entrance wldenhg.

Potentially, the disturbance of greatest significance to faunal species wuld be the removal of Reld boundary lengths to accommodate the development. Hedgerow and embankments are the eodagical elements with the greabst potential to accommodate mammal species. The occurrences of mammalian species were not recorded at the site. No b u m , h e a s or Indicators of activity were found to k writ. There will therefwe be no significant impact on mammal populations in the area. The site i b l f does not act as a wildlife oorfidor and no disruption of this natute is anticipated either during the constructional phase or the aperational phase due to the contained nature of the site area.

M M g a ~ m Mmvstms Strategic management and maintenance of the tree lines in particular would enhance and inmase the faunal diwrsily accommodated by the trees. It is p-d that the most WluaMe specimens of indigenous and locally important tiw specie be selected along the tree lines. Weaker species W w e n these selected specimens will be eliminated in order bo allow the maturation of a number of ecologically valuable individual trees rather than the poor development of a great number. Thb will play a role in enhancing the ecological richness of the area In addMon to provldlng a vlsual screen for the development There is also an opporkrnlty for the plantlng of new hedgerows for division and screening of various seetlons of the instellatlon. Indigenous species from local genetic stock would be employed respecting the genetic integrity of local plant specimens.

Conclusion . The introduction of the p m p d development to the receiving environment described is not prsdicbd to have a significant impact on ecology on a regional or national scale, Removal of existing gappy hedgerwmi will have a local impact but it is belm that the introduction of a Wime of maintenance and manqement to remaining hedgerows will enhance their ecological richness and p m W a signillcant habi t of high quality replacing a more abundant poor quality habitat type.

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Attachment J.1

J.1 Accident Prevention and Emergency Response

A risk assessment report and risk management progmmme for fire water retention has been canied out as part of the planning applleation process for this development. This report provides details of site drainage, materials stored, site safety and control and fire ababement, response, mining and awareness, and risk contRol measurn. A copy of this report is provided in this attachment.

The plant will be operated continuously on a 3-shift ayskm. Each shift will be cowred by Q minimum of 2 persons. One will be an operational engineer who wilt be mponsible for the operation of the facility during this shR The second will be an operation assistant who will carry out monitoring and obsewation functions as well as making minor adjustments to operating parameters. Therefore any accidents or emergency situations that arise on the site wilt be immediately detected by site operabrs (24 hours) and rectified.

A suitable level of Public Liability insurance, including cover for Environmental Impairment, or an wgteed rlbrnative far an amount appropriate to the risks posed by the site will be purchased and maintained by the site, once the site is conshucted. It is not possible to obtain such insurance prior to site construction, so copies of insurance ertifides cannot be ineluded with this application.

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Risk Assessment Report &

Risk Management Prqmmme

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Fire Water Retention

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Manopower Ltd. Killycarran Emyvale

Co. Monaghan

Q.E. D. Engineering Ltd I 1 Market Street

Monaghan tel: 047-72080 fax: 047-72061

March 2005

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The above measures are eonsided adequate to ensure that any potentially contaminated firewab generated on the Monopower site does not pose a risk to surface or gmundwabr in the immediate area of the site and beyond, based on current knowledge of the sib.

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0 K.1 Cessation of Activity

In the unlikely event of dosure of part or all of the site, the following procedure

I. Sell the entre operation, including plant and equipment 8s 8 golng concern. 2. Sell or dlspose of equipment and materials and close the site.

I would be adopled, depending on the nature of the W m :

in the case uf 1, no formal decommissioningldosure programme of work will be u n d e fta ke n . In the case of 2, Monopower Ltd. will undertake and audit of the site and operations in order to: * Identify and m r d all materials and equipment on the site. * Identify and a d d m any environmental issues prior bo decommissioning.

Identify an approprlate mefhod of sale, treatment or dlsposaf of all materials, equipment and plant, namely;

Where back to practicable, sell all raw motetiah suppliers Whem practicable, sell or dlstrlbub unsold product to customers Arrange for the disposal or treatment of any remaining materiaUproduct in

Initiate a thorough cleanlng of all plant, equipment, flmr areas ete. Arrange ta sell or where not practicable, dispaee or recycle of equipment

Arrange for site and buildings to be left in a secure manner.

accordance with local authority and EPA guidelines.

through registered contractors.

A fully detailed and costsd Residuals Management Plan a n be prepared for this development, once conshebed. It b not possible to provide such details prior to site construction.

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e Attachment L.1

LA Statutory Requiments

The dte will comply with Section 40(4)[(a) to (i) of the Waste Management Acts 1896 to 2003 as follows;

( a } any emissions from the Monopower CHP Plant (waste recovery activity} will not result in the contravenbjon of any relevant standard, induding any standard for an environmental medium, or any relevant mission limit value, prescribed under any other enactment

( 6 the Monopower CHP Plant will be carried on in accordance with such conditions BS may be attached to the waste licence and will not cause environmental pollution,

( c 1 the best available technology not entailing excessive costs will be used to prevent or eliminate at, when? that is not practicable, to limit, abate or reduce an emission from the Monopower CHP Plant

(cc) the M o n m CHP Rant is consistent with the objedives of the Waste Management Pian for the North East Region and will not pmjudlce measures taken or to be taken by the mkvant local authority or authorities for the purpose ofthe implementation of any such plan,

( d 1 The applicant is a fit and proper person to hold a waste lknce,

( e MwPomr Ltd can furnish such particulars in respect of such matters affecting thdr ablllty to meat the financial commitments or liabifiies that the Agenq masonably considers will be entered intb or i n e u d by them in canying on the actMty to whlcb the licence will relate, in accordance with the krms of the licence or in mseqldence of ceasing to carry on that activity as it may specify. Monopower can also make, and furnish evidence of having so made, such financial provision as it may specify (which may indude the entering into a bond or other form of security) as will, in the opinion of the Agency, be adequate to discharge the said financial commilments or liabilities.

(0 M o n o m r himam CWP plant All ensure that energy will be used effidentty inthsmnyingon&theaetMtyeoncemed

g) Monopower will ensum that any nolse from the activity concerned will comply with, or will npt result in the contravention of, any regulations under section 108 ofthe Act of 1992,

(h) Monopower wlll ensure that the necessary measures will be taken to prwent accidents In the carrying on of the a m concerned and, where an accident occurs, to limit Its consequences for the environment,

* (I) Monopmr wlll m8um that the necessary measures wilt be taken upon the permanent -tian of the activity concerned flnduding such a cessation

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Yonopomrw - Emlvvsre. h. Wa~LicenceAppllcatlonAttachments

resulting from the abandonment of the activity) to avoid any risk of environmental pollution and return the slte of the activity to a satisfhdory slate.

The measums tu rrchiere Items (a) - (i) desuibed above have been provided throughout this Waste Ucence Application Form and Attachment and are also detailed in the accompanying EIS for this development.

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I Attachment L.2

L.2 F i and Proper Person Monopourer Lid has not been convicted under the Waste Management ACES 1996 to 2003, the €PA Act 1992 and 2003, the Local Government (water Pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 M #e Air Pollutlon Act 1987.

The Technical Competence and She Management of Monopower LM is provided in Attachment Cl of this application,

A letter is enclosed with this attachment from Monopmr's Auditon and Accountants. Thb leW is by way of showing mat Mompower is likely to be in a position to meet any financial commihents or fiabilities that will be entered into in canyfng on the activity.

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Ref.: lMcE/BG/LNf4169

TOWaOMlTMAYCONCERN

Re: Monopower Limited Grant Application

It is our intention to arrange Mi fix this project upon its approval for planning permission. We are of the opinion that at the end of this prooess the c ~ ~ l p ~ a y is likely to be in viable h c i a l position to carry out its dubs under the terns of the Waste Licence.

If you have any further queries in rehion to the above, please do not hesitate to contact ow office.

Yours faithfully,

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