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operation ( and future decommissioning ) activities at the Project site . The assessment covers :
● Air emissions .
● Water intake and discharge .
● Waste characterisation and inventory .
● Aesthetics .
● Noise .
● Consumption of chemicals , energy , and other raw materials .
● Labour and social issues .
Compliance with Laws / Regulations
Approvals / permits / consents / licenses relating to the environment have to be in place prior to the construction and operational phases . The “ permits-to-construct ” and the “ permits-tooperate ” have to be displayed at locations easily accessible to personnel operating at the plant . The approvals / permits / licenses include the following :
● Land use permits .
● Specific monitoring requirements are outlined above under Key Elements of the EMS .
Securing the requisite approvals and permits is the responsibility of the project company . Should any other approvals or permits be required for new activities , these will be obtained prior to the commencement of such activities .
Environmental Objectives and Targets
There are several specific environmental objectives that relate to the construction and operation of the plant . The primary environmental objectives are as follows :
● Design , construct and operate its facilities in a manner that protects human health and minimises the impact of its operations on the environment .
● Strive for an injury-free work force and minimise environmental impact through implementation of programmes in its facilities and the surrounding communities that reduce risks to employees , neighbours , the public at large and the environment .
● The Project Company and EPC Construction Contractor has to encourage and promote waste minimisation .
● The Project Company will actively participate with the state and national Governmental agencies to ensure that the development and implementation of environmental policies , laws , regulations , and practices serve the public interest and are based on sound scientific judgment .
● All employees are expected to work in a safe manner and comply with the company ' s Environmental policies and procedures .
● The Project Company should promote a culture that encourages each employee to be environmentally responsible .
The Project Company should develop and maintain written safety policies and programmes to address known hazards at the plant . KNO manuals have very well documented safety operating procedures and manuals which the Project Company should replicate . Policy and programme effectiveness and compliance should be regularly assessed . One of the most important components of these management systems is the Environmental Performance Review .
Environmental Management Programmes
Specific environmental management programmes and procedures will be in place prior to the commencement of construction and operation of the plant . Procedures will include :
● Effluent Monitoring Procedures .
● Stack Emission Monitoring Procedures .
● Solid Waste Management Programme ( disposal and reuse procedures ).
● Emergency Response Procedures .
● Environmental and Security Management .
Detailed provisions will be issued to the EPC Contractor ( for the construction phase ) prior to the start of construction . Detailed provisions for the operation phase will be issued by the Project Company prior to the completion of commissioning / operation start . The programmes should be reviewed according to the frequency specified in the document control system , or on an as-required basis following any incident , or non-compliance event . The solid waste management programme is a key component of the environmental management programme , and it is presented in the following section as an example of an environmental management programme .
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