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C. J. Sheeran Limited Annual Environmental Report 2012

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ANNUAL ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT 2012 Licensee: C. J. Sheeran Limited Address: Shannon Street Mountrath Co. Laois Tel. No.: 057 87 56700 LoCall: 1850 201 765 Fax No.: 057 87 56814 Company Reg. No.: 214509 Managing Director: Mark Sheeran Contact e-mail: [email protected] Administration Manager: Ashleigh Doyle Contact e-mail: [email protected] IPPC Licence No.: P0337-01 EPA Inspector: Martina Nolan Reporting Period: 01/01/2012 – 31/12/2012


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C. J. Sheeran Limited – Annual Environmental Report 2012 Contents: - Introduction - Company Profile - Site Location - Site Activities 2012 - Emissions Data Summary 2012 - Waste Management 2012 - Environmental Training 2012 - Estimated Spending on Environmental Protection 2012 - Schedule of Objectives and Targets for 2012 - Environmental Management Programme 2012 - Progress on Environmental Management Programme 2012 - Schedule of Objectives and Targets for 2013 - Environmental Management Programme 2013 Appendices: 1. Site Location Map c/o O’Callaghan Moran & Associates 2. Wood Packaging Waste Summary 2004-2012 3. Site Map illustrating Location of New Administration Centre 4. Bund Integrity Assessment 5. Site Drainage Map 6. Parameters for Annual Monitoring of Surface Water and Groundwater 7. Results for Biannual Monitoring of Groundwater GW1 8. Results for Annual Monitoring of Surface Water SW2 9. AER PRTR Emissions Reporting Workbook (Relevant Sheets)


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INTRODUCTION: C. J. Sheeran Limited have over 19 years experience in the timber business, setting industry standards in terms of quality, value for money, expertise, customer service and delivery. The company was incorporated in 1994 and is centrally located in Mountrath, Co. Laois with immediate access onto the M7 and M8 primary routes. C. J. Sheeran Limited operates a fleet of delivery vehicles comprising of articulated units, rigid units and delivery vans, guaranteeing consistent and reliable logistical execution. COMPANY PROFILE: Timber Packaging & Pallets: C. J. Sheeran Limited is one of Ireland’s largest specialised timber packaging and pallet manufacturers producing a broad range of standard and specialised timber packaging and pallet modules for industry including pharmaceutical, engineering, technological and agri-business. Products include timber packaging modules made to customer specification, crates, boxes, pallets, skids and dunnage utilising a number of up-to-date automated production lines. Wood Waste Recycling: In addition to the company’s timber packaging and pallet division, C. J. Sheeran Limited operates a complementary wood packaging waste recycling division, providing a unique and cost-effective service to clients for the removal of their wood packaging waste, on a nationwide scale. This service is operated under the company’s Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Licence No. P0337-01 in conjunction with Waste Collection Permit WCP-DC-09-1171-01, as regulated by Dublin City Council. Garden & Farm Timber Products: A third section to the business is the company’s garden and farm timber product division. Here, the company manufactures as well as imports and distributes a range of timber gates, fencing panels, pergolas, gazebos, log cabins, decking, garden sheds, children’s play equipment and garden furniture – www.timberfencinggates.ie retailed under the brand name ‘The Garden Gate’. SITE LOCATION: The site is located at Shannon Street, Mountrath, Co. Laois and is approximately 1.66 hectares in area, lying approximately 101 metres above sea level. The Whitehorse River runs along the western boundary of the site. The natural surface drainage is expected to run in a western direction towards the river. The site is relatively flat and the river level probably reflects the groundwater level within the site. Shannon Street borders the site to the east. The site adjoins a dormant bakery to the south and a dwelling house to the north. (Appendix 1: Site Location Map c/o O’Callaghan Moran & Associates)


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SITE ACTIVITIES 2012: Wood Waste Recycling: During 2011, C. J. Sheeran Limited collected and recycled 13,715 tonnes of wooden packaging waste EWC Code 150103. (Appendix 2: Wood Packaging Waste Summary 2004-2012) Our target for 2013 is to recycle 15,000 tonnes of wooden packaging waste. Site Development: During 2012, C. J. Sheeran Limited renovated an adjoining property to the south of the current facility consisting of a derelict building and warehousing, as illustrated in Appendix 3 and are now occupying this building as a centralised administration centre. (Appendix 3: Location of New Administration Centre) Bund Testing: As per Condition 8.2.4 of our IPPC Licence, the integrity and water tightness of all bunding structures and underground storage tanks on site were tested in January 2011 and are scheduled for repeat testing in early 2013 i.e. every two years. (Appendix 4: Bund Integrity Assessment)


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EMISSIONS DATA 2012 – Summary: Emissions to Air: In 2012, approximately 2,800 litres of green diesel were consumed by the kiln dryer. Consumption of this fuel gives rise to emissions of SO2, Nox and CO2. Untreated, uncontaminated woodchip is consumed in the bioheat boiler which powers the kiln dryer. Consumption of this fuel gives rise to emissions of CO, NO2 and SO2. Having referred to the BATNEEC Guidance Note on emissions, the company do not regard any of the above as major emissions. Emissions to Surface Water: Surface water from roof and impervious yards is collected by two drainage systems which discharge to an underground council drain. The council drain discharges to the Whitehorse River to the west of the site. (Appendix 5: Site Drainage Map). A weekly visual inspection of surface water discharge points SW1 and SW2 was carried out. No irregularities were observed. In May 2012 a sample of Surface Water was taken from Monitoring Point SW2 and tested against a number of specified parameters (Appendix 6: Parameters for Annual Monitoring of Surface Water and Groundwater). Copper, Chromium and Arsenic were all found to be below the IGVs, EQSs and EU MACs. (Appendix 8: Results for Annual Monitoring of Surface Water). In May 2012 and again in October 2012 a sample of Groundwater was taken from Monitoring Point GW1 and tested against the same specified parameters (Appendix 6: Parameters for Annual Monitoring of Surface Water and Groundwater). Again Copper, Chromium and Arsenic were all found to be below the IGVs, EQSs and EU MACs. (Appendix 7: Results for Biannual Monitoring of Groundwater GW1). Odours: No odours emanate from the facility. An aqueous based preservative is used. Dust: No complaints or issues regarding dust emissions were reported during 2012. Noise: No complaints or issues regarding noise emissions were reported during 2012. Environmental Incidents and Complaints: There were no environmental incidents or complaints during 2012.


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WASTE MANAGEMENT 2012: Solid Waste Produced: Waste Material: EWC Code: Amount: Destination: Commercial Mixed Waste

20 03 04 16.98 Tonnes Boomerang Skips Thurles, Co. Tipperary

Metal Waste 20 01 40

51.3 Tonnes MSM Recycling Ltd., Tallaght, Dublin 24

Paper & Cardboard Packaging Waste

15 01 01 0.5 Tonnes AES Ireland Limited Naas, Co. Kildare

Plastic Waste 15 01 02 3.2 Tonnes ROC Recycling Solutions Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Consumption Figures 2012: Material/Substance: Consumption (2012): Green Diesel Oil (litres)

56,916

Oil Lubricants (litres)

1,100

Tanalith E (kg)

3,400

Tanagard (litres)

75

Electricity (units)

400,000


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ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING 2012: C. J. Sheeran Limited devise an Annual Training Plan for all employees incorporating environmental training. All employees receive induction training on both environmental and waste management upon commencement of employment and refresher courses on an annual basis. C. J. Sheeran Limited is committed to continual environmental improvement and environmental protection by preventing and reducing the environmental impacts that could result from the manufacturing, use and disposal of wood products by ensuring all employees have the appropriate level of skill and knowledge to carry out their job function while considering environmental impacts at all times. ESTIMATED SPENDING ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 2011: Details: Amount € EPA Maintenance of IPPC Licence No. P0337-01

6,291

Administration (EPA, Repak, NSAI etc.)

45,000

Staff Costs

30,000

On-site Repairs and Maintenance

35,000

Waste Permits & Waste Collection Permits Maintenance

10,000

Surface Water & Groundwater Analysis

3,500

Waste Disposal/Treatment

20,000

Internal Training

8,000

Total

€157,791


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C. J. Sheeran Limited – Schedule of Objectives and Targets 2012 Project 1/12: Objective: Achieve ISO14001 Certification Target Date: 30th June 2012 Project 2/12: Objective: Carry out Bund Testing Target Date: 31st December 2012 Project 3/12: Objective: Carry out sampling and analysis of groundwater Target Date: 30th April 2012


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C. J. Sheeran Limited – Environmental Management Programme 2012 Project 1/12: Achieve ISO14001 Certification. Relationship to Objectives and Targets: This is in line with Objective No. 1 for 2012. Reason for undertaking project: The establishment of an Environmental Management System (EMS) to the satisfaction of the EPA is necessary to fulfil Conditions 2.1 – 2.7 of our IPPC Licence No. P0337-01. Target: To have achieved ISO14001 Certification for the company’s EMS by 30th June 2012. Project Summary: C. J. Sheeran Limited have developed an EMS that is in accordance with the requirements of ISO14001. We are currently implementing this system with the view to attaining certification by 30th June 2012. Designation of Responsibility: Ashleigh Doyle, Admin. Manager, Ashleigh Doyle is responsible for the overseeing and completion of this project.


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C. J. Sheeran Limited – Environmental Management Programme 2012 Project 2/12: Carry out Bund Testing Relationship to Objectives and Targets: This is in line with Objective No. 2 for 2012. Reason for undertaking project: The integrity and water tightness of all bunding structures on site are to be tested and reported to the agency every two years as per Condition 8.2.4 of the licence. Current tests are due to expire in December 2012 so retesting will be scheduled for December 2012. Target: To have completed integrity and water tightness tests of all bunding structures and demonstrated same to the agency by 31st December 2012. Project Summary: In order to comply with Condition 8.2.4 of the licence, CJS will carry out integrity and water tightness tests on all bunding structures by 31st December 2012. Designation of Responsibility: Ashleigh Doyle, Admin. Manager is responsible for the overseeing and completion of this project.


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C. J. Sheeran Limited – Environmental Management Programme 2012 Project 3/12: Carry out sampling and analysis of groundwater Relationship to Objectives and Targets: This is in line with Objective No. 3 for 2012. Reason for undertaking project: The EPA have requested for biannual sampling and analysis of groundwater to be carried out, as per the list of parameters illustrated in Appendix 6. (Appendix 6: Parameters for Annual Monitoring of SW1, SW2 & GW1). C. J. Sheeran Limited have incorporated this request into the EMP for 2012 and intend to have these works carried out by 30th April 2012, with a subsequent suite of analysis to be carried out by year end 2012. Target: To be completed by 30th April 2012. Project Summary: C. J. Sheeran Limited will engage the services of suitably qualified environmental consultants to carry out biannual sampling and analysis of groundwater at the site and the results will be reported to the EPA thereafter. Designation of Responsibility: Ashleigh Doyle, Admin. Manager will be responsible for the completion of this project.


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Report on Progress of Environmental Management Programme 2012 Project 1/12: Achieve ISO14001 Certification Status: In Progress Report: An Environmental Management System (EMS) has been prepared in

line with the requirements of ISO14001. CJS have undergone the preliminary certification audit and are currently in the process of updating and streamlining procedures in line with the requirements of the company’s ISO9001:2008 Certified Quality Management System (QMS) with the view to attaining final certification in early 2013.

Project 2/12: Carry out Bund Testing Status: In Progress Report: Scheduled for early 2013. Project 3/12: Carry out sampling and analysis of groundwater Status: Complete Report: CJS engaged the services of a suitably qualified environmental

consultant to carry out biannual sampling and analysis of groundwater at CJS, which was carried out on 2nd May 2012 and again on 30th October 2012. (Appendix 7: Results for Biannual Monitoring of Groundwater GW1).


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C. J. Sheeran Limited – Schedule of Objectives and Targets 2013 Project 1/13: Objective: Finalise ISO14001 Certification Target Date: 30th June 2013 Project 2/12: Objective: Carry out Bund Testing Target Date: 30th April 2013 Project 3/12: Objective: Carry out biannual sampling and analysis of groundwater Target Date: 30th April 2013 (For initial suite of analysis)


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C. J. Sheeran Limited – Environmental Management Programme 2013 Project 1/13: Finalise ISO14001 Certification. Relationship to Objectives and Targets: This is in line with Objective No. 1 for 2013. Reason for undertaking project: The establishment of an Environmental Management System (EMS) to the satisfaction of the EPA is necessary to fulfil Conditions 2.1 – 2.7 of our IPPC Licence No. P0337-01. Target: To have achieved ISO14001 Certification for the company’s EMS by 30th June 2013. Project Summary: C. J. Sheeran Limited have developed an EMS that is in accordance with the requirements of ISO14001. We are currently implementing this system with the view to attaining certification by 30th June 2013. Designation of Responsibility: Ashleigh Doyle, Admin. Manager in conjunction with Barry Lee, Quality Manager are responsible for the overseeing and completion of this project.


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C. J. Sheeran Limited – Environmental Management Programme 2013 Project 2/13: Carry out Bund Testing Relationship to Objectives and Targets: This is in line with Objective No. 2 for 2012. Reason for undertaking project: The integrity and water tightness of all bunding structures on site are to be tested and reported to the agency every two years as per Condition 8.2.4 of the licence. Target: To have completed integrity and water tightness tests of all bunding structures and demonstrated same to the agency by 30th April 2013. Project Summary: In order to comply with Condition 8.2.4 of the licence, CJS will carry out integrity and water tightness tests on all bunding structures by 30th April 2013. Designation of Responsibility: Ashleigh Doyle, Admin. Manager is responsible for the overseeing and completion of this project.


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C. J. Sheeran Limited – Environmental Management Programme 2013 Project 3/13: Carry out biannual sampling and analysis of groundwater Relationship to Objectives and Targets: This is in line with Objective No. 3 for 2013. Reason for undertaking project: The EPA have requested for biannual sampling and analysis of groundwater to be carried out, as per the list of parameters illustrated in Appendix 6. (Appendix 6: Parameters for Annual Monitoring of SW1, SW2 & GW1). C. J. Sheeran Limited have incorporated this request into the EMP for 2012 and intend to have these works carried out by 30th April 2013, with a subsequent suite of analysis to be carried out by year end 2013. Target: To be completed by 30th April 2013. Project Summary: C. J. Sheeran Limited will engage the services of suitably qualified environmental consultants to carry out biannual sampling and analysis of groundwater at the site and the results will be reported to the EPA thereafter. Designation of Responsibility: Ashleigh Doyle, Admin. Manager will be responsible for the completion of this project.


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Appendix 1: Site Location Map (O’Callaghan Moran & Associates)


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Appendix 2: Wood Packaging Waste Summary 2004 – 2012 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 January 143.05 412.54 582.83 333.54 577.62 573.18 739.98 1229.59 929.40 February 234.38 431.40 447.21 381.94 500.72 549.10 639.18 1347.42 1015.29 March 389.67 517.61 502.30 482.80 570.52 530.07 820.74 1079.08 1119.37 April 401.15 555.60 342.13 399.11 673.94 708.06 788.80 912.87 1130.10 May 382.10 423.87 427.63 516.95 453.12 616.74 721.47 992.56 1355.19 June 329.64 605.20 356.24 519.50 792.30 623.71 801.74 1092.97 1354.17 July 314.19 621.62 355.00 511.22 715.96 717.40 900.50 887.85 1209.88 August 310.69 491.85 402.38 543.43 672.46 696.20 995.35 863.73 1182.63 September 588.31 510.51 517.95 504.00 774.86 797.94 877.27 1044.42 1032.29 October 489.32 389.65 397.08 623.82 778.87 740.82 890.47 866.33 1269.26 November 621.06 327.65 369.16 597.74 822.46 820.19 1144.05 1041.05 1151.46 December 502.78 724.71 438.74 536.75 705.77 715.51 846.96 1773.20 966.35 TOTAL 4706.34 6012.21 5138.65 5950.80 8038.60 8088.92 10166.51 13131.07 13715.39


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Appendix 3: Site Map illustrating Location of New Administration Centre


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Appendix 4: Bund Integrity Assessment


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Appendix 5: Site Drainage Map


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Appendix 6: Parameters for Annual Monitoring of Surface Water and Groundwater


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Appendix 7: Results for Biannual Monitoring of Groundwater GW1


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Appendix 8: Results for Annual Monitoring of Surface Water SW2


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Appendix 9: AER/PRTR Emissions Reporting Workbook (Relevant Sheets)


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