Glanbia Ingredients (Virginia) Ltd

Glanbia Ingredients (Virginia) Ltd.

Annual Environmental Report 2008

IPPC Licence Reg. No. P0405-01

March 2009

Glanbia Ingredients (Virginia) Ltd.Virginia,

County Cavan.

Glanbia Ingredients Virginia, County Cavan,

IPPC Licence Reg. No. P0405-01

Annual Environmental Report 2008

Contents

1 Introduction 1 1.1 Company History 1

1.2 Environmental Policy Statement 2

1.3 Manufacturing Outline 3

1.4 Glanbia Environmental Services Department Organisational Structure 5

2 Environmental Monitoring Data 6 2.1 Emissions to Water 6

2.2 Emissions to Atmosphere 10

2.3 Waste Management 13

2.4 Groundwater Monitoring 18

2.5 Lake Water Analysis 19

3 Resource Consumption 20 4 Third Party Inspections 22

4.1 EPA Monitoring Inspections 22

4.2 Site Inspections 22

4.3 EPA Audits 22

5 Complaints Summary 25 6 Reported Incidents 26 7 Environmental Spending for 2008 27 8 Environmental Management 28

8.1 Environmental Management System Integration Project 28

8.2 GEMS DESCRIPTION 28

9 Schedule of Environmental Objectives and Targets 31 9.1 Environmental Management Proposal 2007 31

9.2 Environmental Management Plan 2009 36

10 Pollution Emission Register 36 11 Other Reports 37

11.1 Environmental Liabilities Risk Assessment 37

11.2 Biological Survey 2008 37

11.3 Ambient Air Quality Survey 2008 37

11.4 Noise Monitoring 37

Figures Figure 1 Company Organizational Environmental Management Chart Figure 2 Process Flow Diagram Virginia Operations Figure 3 Glanbia Ingredients Engineering Department Structure Figure 4 Summary Monitoring Results for monitoring point EF7 Final Effluent

(2007-2008) Figure 5 Summary Monitoring Results for monitoring point EF6 Cooling Water,

Surface Water and Condensate (2005-2008). Figure 6 Process Emissions to Atmosphere for 2008 (Boilers A2-1 & A2-2) Figure 7 Organic Wastes Summary Information for 2007 and 2008 Figure 8 Groundwater Monitoring Results for 2007 and 2008 Figure 9 Energy and Water Usage Summary

Tables Table 1 Discharges to Water Emission Limit Values (ELV’s) Table 2 EF7 Final Effluent Table 3 EF6 Cooling Water, Surface Water and Condensate Table 4 Boiler Emissions to Atmosphere (A1-1, A1-2, A1-3, & A1-3) Table 5 Process Emissions to Atmosphere for 2007 (A2-1 & A2-2) Table 6 Historical Emissions to Atmosphere Report Table 7 Summary Waste Information 2008 Table 8 Organic Waste Arising Table 9 Sludge Analysis Table 10 Groundwater Monitoring results 2007 and 2008 Table 11 Lake water Monitoring Results 2007 and 2008 Table 12 Energy and Water Usage 2004-2008 Table 13 Energy and Water Usage Summary Table 14 Summary of EPA Inspection report Table 15 Environmental Expenditure for 2008

Appendices

Attachment A Pollution Release Transfer Register Spreadsheet 2008 Attachment B Nutrient Management Plan 2009 Attachment C Environmental Management Plan 2009 Attachment D Benthic Survey 2008 Attachment E Noise Monitoring Report 2008

Glanbia Ingredients Virginia March 2009 Annual Environmental Report 2008

IPPC Licence Reg. No. P0405-01 Page 1 of 37

1 Introduction

This document comprises the Annual Environmental Report in respect of the licensed activities of Glanbia Ingredients (Virginia) Ltd. (Reg. No. P0405-01) and covers the calendar year 2008.

Licence Number: P0405-01 Licence Issue: March 14, 2000 Licence Review: IPPC Licence Amendment A Review Date: July 11 2006 Licensee: Glanbia Ingredients (Virginia) Limited,

Burrenrea, Kells Road, Virginia, Co. Cavan. Class of Activity 7.2 “The manufacture of dairy product where

the processing capacity exceeds 50 million gallons of milk equivalent per year”

Description of Activity Glanbia Ingredients, (Virginia) Limited is a subsidiary of Glanbia plc. Glanbia plc is an Irish based international food company, servicing markets in the EU, USA, Asia, Latin America and Africa. Glanbia Ingredients, Virginia is situated on a 23 acre site on the shores of Lough Ramor, 2 miles east of Virginia in County Cavan. Using whole milk as its basic raw material Glanbia Ingredients, Virginia produces 2 main products:

� Cream Base & Cream for Baileys Original Cream Liqueur. � Milk Powders

Summary Data Table

Current IPPC Licence annual reporting requires the submission of a EPA Pollution Release Transfer Register (PRTR) form which documents the emissions, and waste management information in the form of a spreadsheet, which is transmitted to the Agency electronically. A print out of this summary data spreadsheet is included as Attachment A to this AER. The spreadsheet has been submitted by e-mail to the EPA at http://aer.epa.ie.

Company Environmental Policy The Glanbia Environmental Policy is included in Section 1.2 of the Annual Environmental Report. The Environmental Manager Alan McGovern was replaced by Daniel Mulryan in 2008. Details of the Company Organisational Environmental Management Chart are illustrated in Figure 1.



VIRGINIA

Figure 1 Company Organisational Environmental Management Chart

J HARNEDY General Manager

Daniel Mulryan Environment

Manager

Pat Murphy B. Production

John Reilly Q Assurance

Clare McDonnell

Finance

Brian McDonnell Assistant

P. Production

Donal Reilly Production Manager

Maurice Murphy Engineering

Manager



Contacts on site for all Environmental Issues

1. Daniel Mulryan 049-8549000 Mobile: 0872636932

2. Maurice Murphy 049-8549000

3. Donal Reilly 049-8549000 Mobile:087-6184593

4. John Hartney 049-8549000

1.1 Company History

The Company was originally incorporated as Ambrosia (Ireland) Limited in 1966 and it commenced production of Skim Milk Concentrate in April 1971. Later that year it was taken over by Express Foods Group Ireland and its name was changed to Virginia Milk Products Limited (VMP).

At this time, the boilerhouse was run on heavy fuel oil and the effluent treatment plant consisted of the existing balance tank and the sludge thickener (operated as activated sludge tank and clarifier). In 1972 the first spray drier was installed and skim milk powder was produced. Plant throughput was in the region of 6 million gallons of whole milk per year. In 1973 another evaporator and spray drier were installed to handle increasing milk supplies.

Until 1976, the main products were skim milk powder and whole milk powder, with excess cream sold to Killeshandra Co-op for butter making. That same year, a cream base production unit was installed to supply cream base to Gilbeys of Ireland Ltd. for the manufacture of Baileys Original Irish Cream. Due to increasing milk supplies, there was a major plant refurbishment in 1982. The spray drier was revamped, a new evaporator installed and the effluent treatment plant was changed to its existing format, i.e. almost doubled in capacity to handle increasing milk supplies. That year, due to the increase in oil prices, the boilers were also changed to burn coal.

In 1988, Virginia Milk Products Ltd. bought the Millac brand name of fat filled milk powders and production of same commenced. This was the first time that powders were sold outside of An Bord Bainne. In 1991, milk throughput had risen to a maximum of 57 million gallons of whole milk. That year, it was decided to convert the boilers to handle natural gas from the national grid and oil was used in the interim period (until 1992). Accreditation to ISO 9002 was also gained that year. In 1992, Virginia Milk Products Ltd. was taken over by Waterford Foods Plc. who in 1997 merged with Avonmore to form the Avonmore Waterford Group. In 1999 the company name changed to Glanbia PLC and VMP is now officially incorporated as Glanbia Ingredients, (Virginia) Limited. In 1998 and 1999 the small drier was “revamped” in order to facilitate the production of Fat Filled Milk Powder and a baghouse filter was installed to ensure stack emissions minimised.

Today, the product range is as follows:

� Cream for Baileys Original Irish Cream liqueurs. � Instant and non instant fat filled milk powders. � Skim milk powders.



1.2 Environmental Policy Statement

GEMS Environmental Policy Glanbia Ingredients is committed to environmental excellence by utilising the best environmental practises in all of its processes and contributing to the sustainability of the natural environment in which we operate.

Accordingly Glanbia Ingredients aims are to:

1. Comply with relevant statutory obligations and any other requirements to which the

organisation subscribes to ensure continual improvement in environmental

performance.

2. Minimise the impact of our milk processing operations on the environment by

minimising emissions, consumption of raw materials and energy and availing of

opportunities for re-use and recycling.

3. Provide the resources necessary for the achievement of a high standard of

environmental performance.

To achieve these aims Glanbia will adhere to the following guidelines:

Pollution Prevention

Use processes, practices, materials and products which avoid, reduce and control

pollution and optimise energy efficiency wherever possible.

Compliance

Co-operate and work closely with statutory authorities in the development and

implementation of environmental protection measures.

Environmental Programs

Agree environmental programs at senior management levels and ensure appropriate

procedures are in place for their implementation.

Continual Improvement

Set objectives and targets for continuous improvement and measure and review our

performance. Integrate the consideration of environmental concerns into all development

and planning.

Communicate Openly – internally and externally – about our environmental

responsibilities, and report annually on our environmental performance.

Employee Responsibility

Actively promote environmental awareness among our employees through appropriate

communication and training programmes.

Environmental Risk Management

Take appropriate precautions to minimise significant environmental risks by utilising safe

technologies and operating procedures including emergency response plans.



1.3 Manufacturing Outline

The milk processing facility may be further divided by product type into unit operations which include:

� Milk intake. Whole milk & skim milk is received by road tanker at a

maximum rate of approximately 1,00 per day. Approximately 367726 m3 of milk was processed on the Virginia site during 2008.

� Separation Plant. Whole milk is pumped from the Milk Intake storage area

and processes in one of two separation lines. The cream fraction is separated off pasteurised, cooled and stored awaiting dispatch to Baileys for use as the cream base in Baileys Liquor. The skim milk fraction is stored before being processed in the Evaporation Plant.

� Evaporator Plant There are three Evaporator Plants on site, Lag 1, Lag 2 &

the Wiegand. Lag 2 processes the majority of the skim, Lag 1 is used during peak demand and as backup. The Wiegand is rarely used. Skim milk is processed in the evaporator plant to raise the solids percentage giving a concentrate milk product with approximately 40 percent milk solids.

� Powder Dryers. There are two powder dryers on site. Anhydro 1 was

installed in 1999 & Anhydro 2 was installed in 1972. Both dryers are operating continuously throughout the year. The FFMP (Fat Filled Milk Powder) product is a combination of SMP, Vegetable Fat(s) and Vitamins to customers’ specifications. Approximately 47,214 tonnes of FFMP was manufactured during 2008.



Figure 2 Process Flow Diagram Virginia Operations

Separation

Skim Cream

Skim Milk

Storage

Pasteurisation

Evaporation

Drying

Skim Milk Power

Skim Concentrate Storage

Cream

Storage

Fat Filled Powder

Pasteurisation

Blending Homogenisation

Drying

Whole Milk Whole Milk Intake

Separation

Skim Cream

Ingredients

Ingredients

Skim Milk

Storage

Skim Milk

Storage

Evaporation

Skim Milk Power Skim Concentrate Storage

CreamCream

Storage

Fat Filled Powder

Glanbia Ingredients Virginia ,arch 2009 Annual Environmental Report 2008


1.4 Glanbia Environmental Services Department Organisational Structure

Figure 3 Glanbia Ingredients Engineering Department Structure

Environmental Co-ordinator

Engineering Manager GII

Environment & Services Manager

South

Environment & Services Manager

Virginia

Maintenance Manager

Engineering Manager Virginia

Project Manager

South

Assistant Environment &

Services Manager

Laboratory & Monitoring Manager

Site Operators

Services Technician



2 Environmental Monitoring Data

Section 2 summarises all emissions and environmental monitoring data for the Calendar year 2008. Emissions from the site are principally: � Emissions to Water � Emissions to Atmosphere � Waste � Noise

2.1 Emissions to Water Glanbia Virginia uses approximately 1050m3 of treated lake water from Lough Ramour, and also sources water form an onsite borehole. The treated waste water from the site is subsequently discharged at an average rate of 816m3/day via the effluent plant. Treated effluent is discharged in accordance with the emission limit values (ELV’s) specified in Schedule 2(i) of the licence of the IPPC Licence as follows: Table 1 Discharges to Water Emission Limit Values (ELV’s)

Emission Point Reference No.:

EF7 EF6 (Cooling water, Surface water and Condensate)

Name of Receiving Waters: Lough Ramour Lough Ramour

Location: Adjacent to clarifier

-

Parameter Emission Limit Value

Volume to be emitted: Maximum in any one day: Maximum rate per hour:

1,400m3

60m3

7,750m3

700m3 Note 2

Temperature 25°C (max.) 25°C (max.)

pH 6-9 6-9

Mg/l

BOD 20 3

Suspended Solids (mg/l) 30 5

Total Nitrogen (as N) (From July 1, 2001)

15 -

Total Ammonia (as N) (mg/l) 1 1

Total Phosphorus (as P) (mg/l) 1 0.2 above background level in

the lake. Note 1

Oils, Fats and Grease (mg/l) 10 -

Note 1: Monitoring of the lake water will also be required as per Condition 6.7 and schedule 2 (iii). Note 2: This can be exceeded during times of heavy rainfall until such time as there may be a separation of

cooling water, surface water and condensate.



Monitoring data for the period January 01st to December 31st, 2008 is summarised in Table 2 for monitoring point reference EF7 and Table 3 for monitoring point reference EF6, as annual mass emissions. The annual mass emission for each parameter is based on the average analytical result for that parameter (mg/l) as massed up by total actual volume of effluent in the reporting period. The permitted licence emission is based on the emission limit value for each parameter multiplied by the permitted maximum daily flow taking 365 days per year operation. A comparison of the surface water monitoring results between 2004 and 2008 for EF7 are noted in Table 3 and illustrated in Figure 3.

Table 2 EF7 Final Effluent 2005-2008

Parameter Mass

Emissions (kg) 2005

Mass Emissions (kg) 2006



Licensed Mass

Emissions (kg)

BOD 2,580 3,546 1,869 3,494 10,220

SS 4,023 5,790 2,358 5,075 15,330

Total Nitrogen

2,713 3,460 1,716 2,127

7,665

Ammonia 468 166 72 124 511

Total P 124 233 126 228 511

OFG 1,513 1,853 788 1,274 5,110

Volume 265,920 297,610 232,000 258,000 511,000



Figure 4 Summary Monitoring Results for monitoring point EF7 Final Effluent

(2007-2008)

A comparison of the water monitoring results between 2005 and 2008 for EF6 are noted in Table 3 and illustrated in Figure 5.

Table 3 EF6 Cooling Water, Surface Water and Condensate 2005-2008

Parameter Mass

Emission (kg) 2005

Mass Emission (kg) 2006

Mass

Emission (kg) 2007

Mass

Emission (kg) 2008

Licensed Mass Emissions (kg)

BOD 1,255 1,268 2,706 894 8,486

SS 2,015 2,036 3,737 1194 14,143

Ammonia 156 248 458 152 2,828

Total P 199 163 216

82

0.2 above

background level in the lake.

Volume 392,270 591,211 576,000 345,000 2,829,000

BOD

SS

Total N

itrog

en

Amm

onia

Total P

OFG

Volum

e(x 1

000)

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

16000

Mass Emissions (kg) 2007 Mass Emissions (kg) 2008



BOD

SS

Amm

onia

Total P

Volum

e(x 1

000)

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000

12000

14000

16000

Mass Emissions (kg) 2007 Mass Emissions (kg) 2008

Figure 5 Summary Monitoring Results for monitoring point EF6 Cooling

Water, Surface Water and Condensate (2007-2008)

It is noted that the annual mass emissions for all parameters for EF6, and EF7 are significantly lower than the mass emissions permitted under Schedule 2 (i) of the site IPPC Licence. There were no non-compliant samples recorded during the 2008 monitoring period, giving a 100% percentage compliance rating.



2.2 Emissions to Atmosphere

There are six licensed emission points to atmosphere at the Glanbia Virginia installation. There are 4 boilers, and two spray driers at the facility as outlined below:

Boiler 1 Emission Point A1-1 Boiler 2 Emission Point A1-2 Boiler 3 Emission Point A1-3 Boiler 4 Emission Point A1-4 Spray Drier 1 Emission Point A2-1 Spray Drier 1 Emission Point A2-2

Tables 4 and 5 indicate the air monitoring emissions for the boilers in accordance with the licensed monitoring requirements.

Table 4 Boiler Emissions to Atmosphere (A1-1, A1-2, A1-3, & A1-3)

EMISSION POINT REFRENCE NUMBER

PARAMETER MEASURED

EMISSION (mg/M3) 2008

LICENSED Emission Limit

Value

A1-1 (BOILER1) NITROGEN OXIDES

(AS NO2)

- 200

CARBON

MONOXIDE 51 100

A1-2 (BOILER2) NITROGEN OXIDES

(AS NO2)

- 200

CARBON

MONOXIDE 74 100

A1-3 (BOILER 4)* NITROGEN OXIDES

(AS NO2)

33 200

CARBON

MONOXIDE 35.5 100

A1-3 (BOILER 3)* NITROGEN OXIDES

(AS NO2)

37 200

CARBON

MONOXIDE 48.5 100

*Boiler No. 3 and No. 4 exit through a common stack.



Table 5 Process Emissions to Atmosphere for 2008 (A2-1 & A2-2)

EMISSION POINT REFRENCE NUMBER

PARAMETER MASS

EMISSION (KGS)2007

MASS EMISSION (KGS) 2008

LICENSED MASS

EMISSION (KG/YR)

A2-1(SPRAY DRIER NO. 1)

TOTAL PARTICULATES

2,046 475 27,375

A2-2(SPRAY DRIER NO. 2)

TOTAL PARTICULATES

31,514 38,071 312,469

Mass Emissions (Kgs)

2007 Mass Emissions (Kgs)

2008 Licenced Mass

Emissions (Kg/yr) (*10)

0

5000

10000

15000

20000

25000

30000

35000

40000

Figure 6 Process Emissions to Atmosphere for 2008 (A2-1 & A2-2)

Process emissions to atmosphere for 2008 are within the Emission Limit Values specified in the Integrated Pollution Prevention Control Licence.

A2-1

A2-2



2.3 Emissions to Atmosphere A2-1 &A2-2 Historical Summary Report

The historical data for particulate matter are denoted in Table 6.

Table 6 Historical Emissions to Atmosphere Report

Date Emission Point Reference

Product Hourly Flow

(Nm3/Hr)

PM Concentration

(mg/Nm3)

20-Feb-01 A2-1 MIL 58090 0.9

20-Feb-01 A2-2 MIL 122309 36.6

19-Jul-01 A2-1 MIL 58627 1.2

19-Jul-01 A2-2 MIL 127511 46.0

18-Apr-02 A2-1 FFM 53909 4.1

18-Apr-02 A2-2 FFM 119126 24.7

04-Apr-03 A2-1 MIL 55497 0.5

04-Apr-03 A2-2 MIL 141519 35.4

25-Jul-03 A2-1 FFM 60563 10.7

25-Jul-03 A2-2 FFM 134353 45.6

04-Feb-04 A2-1 FFMP 60181 5.3

04-Feb-04 A2-2 FFMP 137780 80.6

23-Jul-04 A2-1 FFMP 56761 1.9

23-Jul-04 A2-2 FFMP 135154 100.1

26-Jan-05 A2-2 FFMP 136453 59

26-Jan-05 A2-1 FFMP 54749 1

14-Jul-05 A2-1 FFMP 56640 1

14-Jul-05 A2-2 FFMP 137875 69

29-Sep-05 A2-2 FFMP 143156 51

29-Mar-06 A2-1 FFMP 55575 2

15-Sep-06 A2-1 FFMP 61299 1

29-Mar-06 A2-2 FFMP 140780 45

15-Sep-06 A2-2 FFMP 140440 36

2007 A2-1 FFMP 107556 2

2007 A2-2 FFMP 137364 45

16-April-07 A2-2 FFMP 138632 27

17-April-07 A2-2 FFMP 138287 24

18-April-07 A2-2 FFMP 138243 28

19-April-07 A2-2 FFMP 138390 20

07- January-08 A2-2 FFMP 142813 30

25-August-08 A2-2 FFMP 142720 30

12-June-08 A2-2 FFMP 145555 36

18-March-08 A2-2 FFMP 150101 36

18-March-08 A2-1 FFMP 61324 1



2.3 Waste Management

Management of solid non-hazardous and hazardous wastes are recorded in accordance with Condition 7 of the IPPC Licence. Summary data from the waste management register is tabulated in Table 7. Totalled annual data is set out below:

Table 7 Summary Waste Information 2008

Waste 2006 2007 2008

Total quantity of waste produced in calendar year (Tonnes)

1,782 1,607 1550

Total quantity of waste disposed of on-site

0 00 0

Total quantity of waste disposed of off-site

1,782 1,607 0

Total quantity of waste recovered on-site

0 0 0

Total quantity of waste recovered off-site

56 45

2006 2007 2008

Quantity of non-hazardous waste produced in calendar year

1,779 1,595 1,547

Quantity of non-hazardous waste disposed of on-site

0 0

Quantity of non-hazardous waste disposed of off-site

1,727 1,562 1515

Quantity of non-hazardous waste recovered on-site

0 0 0

Quantity of non-hazardous waste recovered off-site

52 33 32.1

2006 2007 2008

Quantity of hazardous waste produced in calendar year

3.2 12.4 2.8

Quantity of hazardous waste disposed of on-site

0 0 0

Quantity of hazardous waste disposed of off-site

0 0 0

Quantity of hazardous waste recovered on-site

0 0 0

Quantity of hazardous waste recovered off-site

3.2 12.4 2.8

The above data includes organic waste arisings at the site. Organic waste management is carried out in accordance with a Nutrient Management Plan. The proposed Nutrient Management Plan for 2009 is appended as Attachment B of the report.



European Waste Catalogue Code

Hazardous (Yes/No)

Description of Waste

Quantity (Tonnes Per/year)

Disposal/ Recovery Code

Location of Disposal/ Recovery

Name of Waste Disposal Recovery Contractor

20 01 21* Yes Fluorescent Tubes

0.63 R4 Recycling/reclamation of metals and metal compounds

(c) Off-site Ireland Contec Conservation Davitt Rd, Dublin 12

13 02 04* Yes Waste oil 0.89 R3 Recycling/reclamation of organic substances which are not used as solvents

(c) Off-site Ireland ENVA Ireland Ltd, Clonminam Industrial Estate, Portlaoise, County Laois, Laois. W0184-01

16 02 03 Yes Electronic Waste (Computer monitors, laptops).

1.352 R5 Recycling/reclamation of other inorganic materials

c) Off-site Ireland Cedar House Greenogue Business Park Rathcoole Co. Dublin Ireland. Reg No. W0185-01

20 01 40 No Metal 8.68 R4 Recycling/reclamation of metals and metal compounds

(c) Off-site Ireland Cavan Waste Disposal Kilgarry, Cavan(W0207-01)

20 03 01 No mixed municipal waste

72 D1 Deposit on, in or under land.

(b) Off-site Ireland Cavan Waste Disposal Kilgarry, Cavan(W0207-01)

15 01 01 No paper and cardboard packaging

9.12 R3 Recycling/reclamation of organic substances which are not used as

(b) Off-site Ireland Cavan Waste Disposal Kilgarry, Cavan(W0207-01)



European Waste Catalogue Code

Hazardous (Yes/No)

Description of Waste

Quantity (Tonnes Per/year)

Disposal/ Recovery Code

Location of Disposal/ Recovery

Name of Waste Disposal Recovery Contractor

solvents

15 01 02 No Plastic 1.52 R3 Recycling/reclamation of organic substances which are not used as solvents

(c) Off-site Ireland Repak Ltd Ballymount Rd, Clondalkin Dublin 22

20 01 38 No Wood 2.16 R3 Recycling/reclamation of organic substances which are not used as solvents

(c) Off-site Ireland Cavan Waste Disposal Kilgarry, Cavan(W0207-01)

17 01 07 No Construction and Demolition Material

10.64 R5 Recycling/reclamation of other inorganic materials

c) Off-site Ireland Cavan Waste Disposal Kilgarry, Cavan (W0207-01)

02 02 04 No Sludges from on-site effluent treatment

1,443 (m3) D2 Land treatment, (e.g., biodegradation of liquid or sludgy discards in soils, etc.)

b) Off-site Ireland James Coote Oldcastle Co. Meath



Organic waste management is carried out in accordance with a Nutrient Management Plan (copy of which has been submitted to the EPA under separate cover). Organic waste at the facility arises from the treatment of process wastewater treatment plant Settled solids from the treatment plant are dewatered on a belt press, with the excess water returned to the treatment plant. The quantity of organic waste generated in 2008 was approximately 1,443 m3. Organic waste is composted on site and landspread in accordance with a Nutrient Management Plan (NMP) approved by the EPA.

The total quantity of organic waste landspread in 2007 was approximately 1,500 m3. A monthly comparison of organic waste arisings between 2007 and 2008 can be seen in Table 8 and Figure 7.

Table 8 Organic Waste Arising

Month Total (m3) 2007

Total (m3) 2008

Jan 0 0

Feb 0 0

Mar 39 7

Apr 385 0

May 213 132

Jun 87 481

Jul 350 260

Aug 159 327

Sep 267 166

Oct 0 75

Nov 0 0

Dec 0 0

Total (m3) 1,500 1,448



0

100

200

300

400

500

600

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Month

M3 p

er

Month

2007 2008

Figure 7 Organic Wastes Summary Information for 2007 and 2008

In accordance with Schedule 3 (iii) of the waste licence organic waste is analysed on a bi-annual basis. The average results for the 2008 reporting period are summarised in Table 9. Organic results for the previous reporting year are included for comparative purposes. The results of sludge analysis undertaken for the 2008 monitoring period are presented in Table 9. Organic Waste Management is carried out in accordance with a Nutrient Management Plan which has been submitted to the Agency under separate cover. Table 9 Sludge Analysis

Parameter Units 2008

Total Phosphorous Kgs/Tonne 2.46

Nitrogen Kgs/Tonne 3.15

Total Potassium Kgs/Tonne 2.66



2.4 Groundwater Monitoring

Groundwater monitoring is undertaken on an annual basis in accordance with Schedule 5(i) of the Licence. The groundwater monitoring results for the 2007 monitoring period are presented in Table 10. The groundwater monitoring results for the previous years are provided for comparative purposes.

Table 10 Groundwater Monitoring Results 2007 and 2008

Parameter Units 2007 2008

pH pH units 7.53 7.7

COD mg/l 10.00 <10.00

Ammonia mg/l as N - -

Nitrate mg/l as N 0.20 <0.2

Chloride mg/l 41.67 38

Total Coliform CFU/100mls 1.00 4

Faecal Coliforms CFU/100mls - -

12

pH

(x

10)

CO

D (

X10)

Nitra

te

Chlo

ride (

*10)

Tota

l C

olif

orm

s (

x10)

-

0.20

0.40

0.60

0.80

1.00

1.20

Mg

/l

2008

2007

Figure 8 Groundwater Monitoring Results for 2007 and 2008



2.5 Lake Water Analysis

The results for lake water analysis undertaken for 2008 are compared with those taken for the 2007 monitoring period as can be seen in Table 11. Table 11 Lake water Monitoring Results 2007 and 2008

Parameter Units 2007 2008

pH pH units 7.63 7.59

BOD mg/l 3.15 3.48

Total Phosphorous mg/l 0.19 0.24



3 Resource Consumption

Data relating to energy consumption (electricity and fuel oil) and water for the 2007 reporting period are summarised in Table 12 and Figure 9. Data for previous years is provided for comparative purposes. Overall energy demand for natural gas and electricity decreased between 2006 and 2007 by 2.4 and 1.1% respectively. Electrical demand is primarily associated with refrigeration load at the plant. It is noted that the rate of water consumption increase between 2006 and 2007 by 7.9%.

Table 12 Energy and Water Usage

Year Fuel Type

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008

Natural Gas (KW/hr)

127,276,281 116,954,704 130,456,510 127,317,734

129,000,422

Fuel Oil (Litres)

0 804,805 501,945 0 0

Electricity (KW/hr)

14,887,546 15,173,600 16,134,157 15,952,140 14,980,606

Water (m3) 456,409 439,150 467,495 504,347 364,038

Gas

(KW

/hr)

Ele

ctric

ity (K

W/h

r)

Wat

er (m

3)

0

20,000,000

40,000,000

60,000,000

80,000,000

100,000,000

120,000,000

140,000,000

Figure 9 Energy and Water Usage Summary 2007 and 2008 The energy consumption for the previous five years in relation to processing operation is provided in Table 13.



Table 13 Energy and Water Usage Summary

Year

Milk Processed

M3

KW/ Fuel Gas +

Oil

KW Electricity

M3 Water

KW Fuel /

M3Milk Processed

KW W

Electricity / M3Milk

Processed

M3 Water / M3Milk

Processed

2008 367,726 129,000,422 14,980,606 364,038 350.81 40.74 0.99

2007 342,986 127,317,734 15,952,140 504,347 371 47 1.47

2006 345,503 136,322,015 16,134,137 467,495 395 46.7

1.35

2005 326,217 126,194,670 15,173,600 439,150 386 46.5

1.34

2004 310,634 124,954,182 14,733,298 438,744 402 47.0

1.41

2003 294,891 116,546,975 13,800,036 402,865 395 47.0

1.37

Energy represents a significant input to processing activities at Glanbia Virginia and is closely tracked on an ongoing basis. Tracking and evaluation of energy data allows for the setting of targets and development of programmes for monitoring energy efficiency. Power demand is primarily due to the operation of cold stores, which may be independent of productivity.



4 Third Party Inspections

4.1 EPA Monitoring Inspections There were no Environmental Protection Agency monitoring inspections undertaken for the 2008 reporting period.

4.2 Site Inspections

There was one site inspection undertaken by the Environmental Protection Agency on the 3rd of April 2008. The inspection concentrated materials storage and handling, operation of the Waste Water Treatment Plant, waste storage and dust emissions from Emission point A2-2. During the inspection the Agency Inspector raised one non-compliance and 3 observations. The corrective actions required and the status of each of these corrective actions is tabulated in Table 5.2.1.

4.3 EPA Audits

There were no Environmental Protection Agency Audits undertaken for the 2008 reporting period.



Table 14 Summary of inspection non-compliances and current status of corrective actions implemented by Glanbia Ingredients Virginia – site inspection 03/04/08.

Ref. IPPCL Ref. Non Compliance Corrective Action Status

NCR 1 Condition 11.4

The licensee was unable to readily retrieve up to date monitoring data in relation to the WWTP operational control and emissions to water. Also it was unclear as to the trigger levels in relation to diversion of condensate to the WWTP, as required under Condition 6.5. In this regard the licensee was unable to retrieve to relevant standard operating procedure.

Report to the Agency on the system in place to allow diversion of condensate to the WWTP and the related trigger levels required under Condition 6.4 and 6.5. Put in place procedures to ensure that up to date monitoring data and standard operating procedures are available for inspection, in paper format, at all reasonable times.

Glanbia Virginia will ensure that monitoring of data related to the WWTP will be printed out at the end of each month and held in a folder in the Environmental Manager’s Office. The diversion of condensate is controlled by the Honeywell SCADA system. The set point for conductivity is 100 µS/cm until below 90 µS/cm to divert to the effluent plant. The set point of the temperature is set at 25 DegC taken at the final effluent outfall from the plant. The temperature and conductivity control system at the plant ensures that no high temperature or high conductivity condensate comes off the plant. This feeds back to the condensate diversion system in the process which switches to effluent line, should these conditions transpire.

OBS 1 N/A Runoff from the Car Park There was visual evidence of car washing activity in the above car park, and the licensee was unable to demonstrate that drainage from this area was diverted to the WWTP.

Submit detailed scaled drawings showing the site drainage system, and put in place measures as necessary to ensure that waste water from all washing activities is diverted to the WWTP.

Glanbia Virginia is investigating measures to ensure that runoff from this facility is diverted to the WWTP. Detailed scaled drawings will be submitted in due course.

OBS 2 N/A Accumulation of dust adjacent Air Emission Point A2-2

The Licensee should investigate that cause of excessive

Glanbia has removed the build up of dust found on the roof adjacent to air emission point



Ref. IPPCL Ref. Non Compliance Corrective Action Status

There was visual evidence of excessive accumulation of deposited dust adjacent to the above emission point, on the roof of the process building.

accumulation of dist at this location, and put in place steps to prevent its re-occurrence. Also, the licensee should submit a report investigating the engineering solutions for improving the dust emissions during dryer start up and shut down events, as discussed.

A2-2. This process is carried out regularly. The report in relation to the alternative dust abatement system methods is been complied and will be submitted in due course.

OBS 3 N/A Location of sampling ports on Emission Point A2-2 Contractors engaged by the EPA to carry our dust monitoring at the above emission point have raised concerns about the location of the sampling ports on the above stack. In particular, the proximity of the ports to a structural support beam within the stack poses practical difficulties in terms of handling monitoring equipment and ensuring that samples obtained are representative.

It was agreed on site that the licensee would consult the suppliers of the stack with a view to relocating the ports if possible, and report to the Agency on same.

Glanbia Ingredients Virginia will consult the supplier of the stack A2-2 with a view to relocating the ports if practicable and report to the agency when possible.



5 Complaints Summary

There were no complaints received for the 2008 reporting period.



6 Reported Incidents

There were no incidents at Ingredients (Virginia) Ltd. for the 2008 reporting period.



7 Environmental Spending for 2008

As a result of the commitment of Glanbia Virginia installation to ensuring environmental protection for the site, significant expenditure has been focused enhancing existing environmental controls onsite, in addition to waste reduction and energy conservation measures. An approximation of the environmental expenditure incurred over the past year can be seen in Table 15.

Table 15 Environmental Expenditure for 2008

ITEM

DESCRIPTION

OPERATIONAL INVESTMENT

ISO14001 Licence Condition. 2.1 €4,000

Effluent Treatment Total €242,000

Waste Disposal Waste Disposal and recycling costs

€38,500

EPA reporting & environmental monitoring

EPA reporting, noise survey, lake survey, EPA charges, Atmospheric emissions testing etc.

€10,417

Total (2008) €294,917



8 Environmental Management

8.1 Environmental Management System Integration Project

In 2005 Glanbia Ingredients Ireland initiated an integrated Environmental Management Systems, merging the management of three facilities (Glanbia’s Virginia, Ballyragget and Kilmeaden) which previously operated independent systems. The environmental management system being implemented by Glanbia Ingredients is known as GEMS Glanbia Environmental Management System.

8.2 GEMS DESCRIPTION

GII Environmental System Manual The Glanbia Ingredients Environmental Management System (GEMS) is outlined in this GII_Environmental_System Manual which references the applicable procedures (contained in the Plant Process Manuals and the GII_Environmental_SOP Manual) and Registers which include environmental legislation and Effects/Aspects and Operational Controls (site specific). Relevant Registers are also controlled documents. The manuals in turn reference relevant documents which are divided into the following separate entities: Procedures GII_Environmental_SOP Manual

Work Instructions BRG_Environmental_Operational Manual

KIL_Environmental_Operational Control Manual VR_Environmental_Operational Control Manual

Registers BRG_Environmental_System Manual KIL_Environmental_System Manual VR_Environmental_System Manual

Forms GII_Environmental_Forms BRG_Environmental_Forms KIL_Environmental_Forms VR_Environmental_Forms

Controlled Documents IPPC Licences IBEC Legislation Register

The 3 sites covered by this single Environmental Management System are referred to as: Virginia abbreviated as VR Ballyragget abbreviated as BRG Kilmeaden abbreviated as KIL This EMS describes the policy, organisation, environmental effect, environmental legislation and operational procedures that ensure all activities and services



carried out by Glanbia Ingredients are in conformance with a specified requirement. It is noted that both the EMP and Schedule of Objectives and Targets fall under the site Environmental Management System and accordingly, are included within a structured system of management review and periodic auditing by internal auditors. The following is a diagrammatic layout of the Environmental Management System utilised at Glanbia Ingredients:



Waste Treatment Operating Manual

BRG/VR

GII Environmental System Manual GII_Environmental_System_Environmental

Operational Control BRG_Environmental_

OperationalControl_Environmental VR_ BRG_Environmental_

OperationalControl_Environmental

GII Environmental SOP GII_Environmental_SOP_Environmental

GII Forms GII_Environmental_Forms_Environmental

Environmental Register BRG_Environmental_System_ Environmental

VR_Environmental_System_Environmental

KIL_Environmental_System_Environmental

Controlled Documents

Gems on Virnp01\groups

Work Instructions

Site Forms BRG/VR/KIL

IPPC Legal Register Corrective Action

Water Treatment Operating Manual BRG/VR

Waste Treatment Operating Manual BRG/VR



9 Schedule of Environmental Objectives and Targets

This section contains a brief summary of the progress in meeting targets established under the Environmental Management Programme 20087 - 2009, details of which were submitted as part of the last AER.

9.1 Environmental Management Proposal 2007

The objectives that were set for 2008 encompass four key areas identified as having scope for or scope for environmental improvement. The objectives focus on waste reduction, Energy saving, noise reduction and Water recovery.

2006:01 Reductions in quantity of waste to landfill

Target/Objective The reduction of waste to landfill, through achievable

targets, continued control and monitoring of waste streams.

9.1.1.1.1 Reason To increase the proportion of waste recycled and comply with waste management regulations. To act in accordance with section five of the Glanbia Virginia Environmental policy

Aim It is the intention of Glanbia Virginia to reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill by setting a target of three percentage reduction over the next three years. This objective is an extension of previous targets set to continuously reduce, reuse and recycle waste generated on site. Certain waste streams will be targeted, like office paper and waste paper packaging produced on site. These waste streams currently go to landfill at a cost to Glanbia Virginia and the environment. However it is the intention of Glanbia Virginia to redirect this waste towards recycling centres, where possible.

Methods Sourcing of new waste outlets, by quantifying the amounts of waste to be recycled. Then through contacting waste recycling agents and contracting them to manage this waste in a sustainable and responsible manner.

Priority Medium Time Frame 2004-2009 Responsible Person

Environmental and Service Manager, Waste contractors, Glanbia Virginia Personnel

Monitoring Method Incorporated into AER

Status The landfill objective is on-going and a target of 3% reduction is still in place. The 2008 landfill figure is 115% above the 2007 figure, which is due to changes in disposal times and increased vigilance in hygiene.



2006:02 Energy Reductions

Target/Objective The reduction of energy usage, through achievable targets, continued control and monitoring of energy usage.

9.1.1.1.2 Reason To reduce the quantity of energy used on site while not interfering with production. To act in accordance with section three of the Glanbia Virginia Environmental policy. To reduce the amount of Greenhouse gasses emitted.

Aim It is the intention of Glanbia Virginia to reduce the amount of gas consumed by setting a target of one percentage reduction over the next three years. This objective continues from previous targets to reduce the amount of greenhouse gasses generated on site. Glanbia Virginia aim to conserve energy through responsible usage of gas and by continuous monitoring and investment in energy reduction. Glanbia Virginia aim to implement the Energy Management System I.S. 393:2005

Methods Glanbia Virginia will identify and continuously monitor energy streams. Identify areas where energy conservation can be implemented. But the necessary conditions in place to implement energy conversation. By effective training of personnel on Energy Management Systems

Priority High Time Frame 2004-2009 Responsible Person Environmental and Service manager, Engineering

manager, Glanbia Virginia personnel Monitoring Method Quarterly Status Some energy saving measures were completed in 2008

including the spending of €75,000 on heat exchangers for the concentrate and condensate lines. The electrical requirements for the site fell in 2008 by 3% in comparison with 2007 figures.



2006:03 Noise Reductions

Target/Objective The reduction of noise levels, through achievable targets, continued control and monitoring.

9.1.1.1.3 Reason To reduce the level of noise generated on site. To act in accordance with section seven of the Glanbia Virginia Environmental policy. To create a more agreeable environment for personnel and to reduce the impact Glanbia Virginia has on its surrounds. To act in accordance with condition 8.1.1 and 8.1.2 of the IPPC licence P0405-01.

IPCL Conditions 8.1 Activities on-site shall not give rise to noise levels off-site , at noise sensitive locations, which exceed the following sound pressure limits

8.1.1 Daytime 55 dB(A) 8.1.2 Night-time 45 dB(A)

Aim It is the intention of Glanbia Virginia to reduce the levels of noise by creating a programme to identify locations of noise generation and by investing new technologies to reduce noise levels. This objective continues from previous targets to reduce the levels of noise generated on site. Glanbia Virginia aim to reduce noise levels by monitoring noise levels through noise surveys. Following that, responsible usage of equipment and investment where practical in noise reduction.

Methods Glanbia Virginia will identify and monitor the noise sensitive levels. Identify areas where noise reduction can be implemented. Put the necessary conditions in place to implement noise reduction.

Priority Medium Time Frame Survey 2007 Responsible Person Environmental and Service Manager , Noise reduction

consultant, Glanbia Virginia Monitoring Method Yearly report Status In 2008 the areas identified in the 2007 survey as high

noise levels have been reduced in the 2008 noise survey. Glanbia Ingredients Virginia has never received a noise complaint even though there are residential premises with in 50 meters of the plant. For this reason Glanbia Ingredients Virginia will continue to monitor its noise emissions and will concentrate on larger environmental impacts.



2006:04 Reduction of losses

Target/Objective The reduction of losses, through achievable targets, continued control and monitoring.

9.1.1.1.4 Reason To reduce the quantity of raw material passing into the waste water treatment plant. To act in accordance with section six of the Glanbia Virginia Environmental policy. To reduce the quantity of milk product lost annually

Aim It is the intention of Glanbia Virginia to reduce the levels of milk product entering the waste water treatment plant annually. Glanbia Virginia aim to reduce milk product losses by setting up a monitoring programme, which will analyse where savings can be made. By creating a programme to identify areas where losses occur and by investing in technologies to monitor lost quantifies; Glanbia Virginia intend to reduce its impact on the local environment.

Methods By the effective use of personnel and technology. Glanbia Virginia will identify and continuously monitor areas where losses occur. Identify areas where loss prevention can be implemented. Put the necessary conditions in place to implement loss prevention strategies.

Priority Medium Time Frame 2004-2009 Responsible Person Environmental Services Manager, Glanbia Virginia

personnel Monitoring Method Incorporated into AER Status In 2008 the losses for the site were reduced from 1.23% of

skim intake to 1.17% of skim intake.



2006:05 Reduce in Particulate Emissions to Atmosphere

Target/Objective The reduction of particulate emissions, through investment, continued control and monitoring.

9.1.1.1.5 Reason To reduce the quantity of particulates emitted into the atmosphere. To act in accordance with section six of the Glanbia Virginia Environmental policy. To reduce the quantity of milk product lost annually. To create a more agreeable environment for personnel and to reduce the impact Glanbia Virginia has on its surrounds. To act in accordance with condition 5.1, 5.2 and 5.9 of the IPPC licence P0405-01.

IPCL Conditions 5.1 No specified emission to the atmosphere shall exceed the emission limit value set out in Schedule 1(I) Emissions to the Atmosphere of this licence subject to Condition 3 of this licence. There shall be no other emission to the atmosphere of environmental significance.

Aim It is the intention of Glanbia Virginia to reduce the levels of Particulates entering the atmosphere annually. Glanbia Virginia aim to reduce particulates emitted into the atmosphere by installing abatement technology, which will reduce emissions to below 50 mg/m3. To monitor and control emissions of particulates on and around the site.

Methods By the effective use of personnel and technology. Glanbia Virginia will tender for contractors to install and commission abatement equipment on the Anhydro Drier A2-2. Also it is the aim to monitor particulate emissions around the site and directly after the abatement equipment. This measure will ensure effective monitoring and control of particulate emission reduction strategies.

Priority High Time Frame 2005-2008 Responsible Person

Environmental and Services Manager, Engineering Manager, Plant Manager, Abatement contractors

Monitoring Method

Quarterly Reporting

Status In 2008 there was a trial on the emissions for Drier two to encase the stack in drop out box to access the effectiveness of such as setup on through put and emissions. This trial was completed in 2008 and resulted in a reduction of emissions to atmosphere with little or no change in output form the drier. There are no plans in 2009 to continue this trial.



9.2 Environmental Management Plan 2009

The objectives being set for 2009 encompass four key areas identified as having scope for or scope for environmental improvement. The objectives focus on waste reduction, energy saving, chemical reduction and water recovery. A copy of the 2009 EMP objectives and targets including timeframes are outlined in Attachment C of the report.

10 Pollution Emission Register

The pollution emission register for 2008 tracked inputs of phosphorus on site in the form of milk processed on site. A concentration of 970 mg/l Total Phosphorus was calculated as the concentration of Phosphorus in skim milk (i.e. 0.097% w/w). A total of 367,726m3 skim milk (equivalent) was processed during 2008, giving a total phosphorus input of 356694.2 tonnes. Dried Fat Filled Milk Powder is made up of 67% skim milk powder, 30.5% Fat and 2.5% moisture. The Phosphorus content of FFMP is 0.68% w/w; the total production of FFMP in 2008 was 47,214 Therefore total 321055t phosphorus left as finished powder product. From sludge analysis undertaken in the past, the phosphorus content of sludge spread on approved land is approximately 1.76mg/g or 0.176% w/w. 1443 tonnes of sludge was spread on lands during 2008 giving a figure of 2.522 tonnes of Phosphorus accounted for in bio sludge. In 2008 an approximate total of 199kg Phosphorus was discharged in treated effluent. Based on the mass balance, the unaccounted proportion of phosphorus amounts to approximately 9% of the total input.

Table 9 Pollution Emission Register (2008)

Pollution Emissions Register 2008

Input (tonnes)

Outputs

Pollutant Name

Input Gross Usage

Air Liquid Effluent

MOM Waste MOM Product MOM Recovery Un-accounted

Phosphorous (kg) 367,726 367,726 0 199 M 2,522 M 321,055 E 0 0



11 Other Reports

11.1 Environmental Liabilities Risk Assessment

A Closure Plan and Environmental Liabilities Risk Assessment has been prepared for Glanbia Ingredients Virginia which was submitted under separate cover to the Agency. Glanbia Ingredients Virginia has adequate financial provision and insurance cover to address any potential environmental liabilities, and decommission the site in the event of an unforeseen closure. Glanbia Ingredients Virginia implements a comprehensive monitoring programme which will address any environmental incidents with the potential to cause environmental damage. The Environmental Management Programme is a core element of the Environmental Management System (EMS) for the facility and is designed to ensure of site activities comply with regulatory requirements and best practice.

11.2 Biological Survey 2008

A Benthic Macro invertebrate Survey was carried out by Pascal Sweeney; Consultant Environmental Biologist at two sites in Lough Ramor, a similar survey was also carried out in 2008. This is part of an ongoing monitoring programme of the lake, commissioned by Glanbia plc. This is the seventh year of the sampling programme, the purpose of which is the assessment of biological impacts of the discharge from the Glanbia plant to Lough Ramor by the monitoring of changes in benthic macroinvertebrate communities. The purpose of the survey was to establish the biological diversity in the region close the effluent outfall and to determine if the effluent discharge was having any effect on the biological diversity of Lough Ramor. A copy of the survey is included in the Attachment D .

11.3 Ambient Air Quality Survey 2008

An Ambient PM10 survey was undertaken by Envirocon in 2008. The purpose of the survey was to monitor for ambient PM10 levels in the atmosphere in and around the plant. The copy of the report is included in Appendix 2.

11.4 Noise Monitoring An assessment of the environmental noise was carried out at Glanbia Ingredients Virginia by ANV technology in 2008. The full report is attached in Attachment E of the report.

Attachment A Pollution Release Transfer Register Spreadsheet 2008

| PRTR# : P0405 | Facility Name : Glanbia Ingredients (Virginia) Limited | Filename :

AER 2008 data.xls | Return Year : 2008 |

Version 1.1.04

REFERENCE YEAR 2008

1. FACILITY IDENTIFICATION

Parent Company Name Glanbia Ingredients (Virginia) Limited

Facility Name Glanbia Ingredients (Virginia) Limited

PRTR Identification Number P0405

Licence Number P0405-01

Waste or IPPC Classes of Activity

No. class_name

Address 1 Burrenrea

Address 2 Virginia

Address 3 Co. Cavan

Address 4

Country Ireland

Coordinates of Location 26252855

River Basin District

NACE Code 105

Main Economic Activity Manufacture of dairy products

AER Returns Contact Name Daniel Mulryan

AER Returns Contact Email Address [email protected]

AER Returns Contact Position Enviromental Manager

AER Returns Contact Telephone Number 049 - 8549028

AER Returns Contact Mobile Phone Number

AER Returns Contact Fax Number 049 - 8547482

Production Volume 0.0

Production Volume Units

Number of Installations 0

Number of Operating Hours in Year 0

Number of Employees 0

User Feedback/Comments

Web Address

2. PRTR CLASS ACTIVITIES

Activity Number Activity Name

3. SOLVENTS REGULATIONS (S.I. No. 543 of 2002)

Is it applicable? No

Have you been granted an exemption ?

If applicable which activity class applies (as per

Schedule 2 of the regulations) ?

Is the reduction scheme compliance route being

used ?

AER Returns Worksheet

4.1 RELEASES TO AIR | PRTR# : P0405 | Facility Name : Glanbia Ingredients (Virginia) Limited | Filename : AER 2008 data.xls | Return Year : 2008 | 22/04/2009 11:04

8 8 16 18 26 26 6 6 6 11 6 6 14

SECTION A : SECTOR SPECIFIC PRTR POLLUTANTS

QUANTITY

No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

* Select a row by double-clicking on the Pollutant Name (Column B) then click the delete button

SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTS

QUANTITY

A1-1 (BOILER1) (mg/M3) A1-2 (BOILER2) (mg/M3)

A1-3 (BOILER 3)

(mg/M3)

A1-3(Boiler NO. 4)

(mg/M3)

A2-1(SPRAY

DRIER NO. 1)

A2-2(SPRAY

DRIER NO. 2)

No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 Emission Point 2 Emission Point 3 Emission Point 4 Emission Point 5 Emission Point 6 T (Total) KG/Year

A (Accidental)

KG/Year

F (Fugitive)

KG/Year

08 Nitrogen oxides (NOx/NO2) M PER 0.0 0.0 33.0 37.0 0.0 0.0 70.0 0.0 0.0

86 Particulate matter (PM10) M PER 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 475.0 38071.0 38546.0 0.0 0.0

02 Carbon monoxide (CO) M PER 51.0 74.0 35.5 48.5 0.0 0.0 209.0 0.0 0.0


SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (As required in your Licence)

QUANTITY

Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0


Additional Data Requested from Landfill operators

Landfill: Glanbia Ingredients (Virginia) Limited

Please enter summary data on the

quantities of methane flared and / or utilised

additional_pollutant_no T (Total) kg/Year M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description

Facility Total Capacity m3

per hour

Total estimated methane generation (as per site

model) 0.0 N/A

Methane flared 0.0 0.0 (Total Flaring Capacity)

Methane utilised in engine/s 0.0 0.0 (Total Utilising Capacity)

Net methane emission (as reported in Section A

above) 0.0 N/A

For the purposes of the National Inventory on Greenhouse Gases, landfill operators are requested to provide summary data on landfill gas (Methane)

flared or utilised on their facilities to accompany the figures for total methane generated. Operators should only report their Net methane (CH4) emission

to the environment under T(total) KG/yr for Section A: Sector specific PRTR pollutants above. Please complete the table below:

Method Used

RELEASES TO AIR

POLLUTANT METHOD

Method Used

POLLUTANT

RELEASES TO AIR

RELEASES TO AIR

Method Used

METHOD

POLLUTANT METHOD

Method Used

4.2 RELEASES TO WATERS | PRTR# : P0405 | Facility Name : Glanbia Ingredients (Virginia) Limited | Filename : AER 2008 data.xls | Return Year : 2008 | 22/04/2009 11:04

8 8 16 16 24 28 6 6 6 8 6 7

SECTION A : SECTOR SPECIFIC PRTR POLLUTANTS Data on ambient monitoring of storm/surface water or groundwater, conducted as part of your licence requirements, should NOT be submitted under AER / PRTR Reporting as this only concerns Releases from your facility

QUANTITY

No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 T (Total) KG/Year A (Accidental) KG/Year F (Fugitive) KG/Year

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0


SECTION B : REMAINING PRTR POLLUTANTS

QUANTITY

EF 6 EF 7

No. Annex II Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 Emission Point 2 Emission Point 3 T (Total) KG/Year

A

(Accidental

) KG/Year

F

(Fugitive)

KG/Year

13 Total phosphorus 82.0 228.0 0.0 310.0 0.0 0.0


SECTION C : REMAINING POLLUTANT EMISSIONS (as required in your Licence)

QUANTITY

EF 6 EF 7

Pollutant No. Name M/C/E Method Code Designation or Description Emission Point 1 Emission Point 2 T (Total) KG/Year

A (Accidental)

KG/Year

F

(Fugitive)

KG/Year

303 BOD 894.0 3494.0 4388.0 0.0 0.0

327 Nitrate (as N) 0.0 2124.0 2124.0 0.0 0.0

314 Fats, Oils and Greases 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

238 Ammonia (as N) 152.0 124.0 276.0 0.0 0.0

240 Suspended Solids 1194.0 5075.0 6269.0 0.0 0.0


RELEASES TO WATERS

Method Used

RELEASES TO WATERS

RELEASES TO WATERS

Method Used

POLLUTANT

Method Used

POLLUTANT

POLLUTANT

5. ONSITE TREATMENT & OFFSITE TRANSFERS OF WASTE | PRTR# : P0405 | Facility Name : Glanbia Ingredients (Virginia) Limited | Filename : AER 2008 data.xls | Return Year : 2008 | 22/04/2009 11:04

5 13

Transfer Destination

European Waste

Code Hazardous

Quantity

T/Year Description of Waste

Waste

Treatment

Operation M/C/E Method Used

Location of

Treatment

Name and Licence / Permit

No. of Recoverer / Disposer /

Broker

Address of Recoverer /

Disposer / Broker

Name and Address of Final

Destination i.e. Final

Recovery / Disposal Site

(HAZARDOUS WASTE

ONLY)

Licence / Permit No. of Final

Destination i.e. Final

Recovery / Disposal Site

(HAZARDOUS WASTE

ONLY)

Within the Country 06 04 04 Yes 0.63 Chemicals R4 M Volume Calculation Offsite in Ireland

Contec Conservation Davitt

Rd, Dublin CP D76/1

Contec Conservation Davitt

Rd, Dublin 12 CP D76/1

Within the Country 13 02 04 Yes 0.89 Waste Oils R3 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland

ENVA Ireland Ltd,

Clonminam Industrial Estate,

Portlaoise, County Laois,

Laois. W0184-01

ENVA Ireland Ltd,

Clonminam Industrial Estate,

Portlaoise, County Laois,

Laois. W0184-01

Within the Country 16 02 13 Yes 1.352

Electronic Waste (Computer monitors,

laptops). R5 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland

Cedar House

Greenogue Business Park

Rathcoole

Co. Dublin

Reg No. W0185-01

Cedar House


Rathcoole

Co. Dublin

Reg No. W0185-01

Within the Country 20 01 40 No 8.68 Metals R4 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland

Cavan Waste Disposal

Kilgarry, Cavan Reg No. W0207-01

Within the Country 20 03 01 No 72.0 Mixed Municipal Waste D1 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland



Within the Country 15 01 01 No 9.12 Paper and Cardboard Packaging R3 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland



Within the Country 15 01 02 No 1.52 Plastics R3 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland

Repak Ltd, Ballymount Rd,

Clondalkin Dublin 22 N/a

Within the Country 20 01 38 No 2.16 Wood R3 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland

Cedar House


Rathcoole

Co. Dublin

Reg No. W0185-01

Within the Country 17 01 07 No 10.64 Construction and Demolition Waste R5 M Weighed Offsite in Ireland



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Method Used

Attachment B

Nutrient Management Plan 2009

Attachment C Environmental Management Plan 2009

Objectives and Targets Landfill reduction Environmental ManagementNo 2009 - 01

Objective

end of year

Aim Prerequisite Date Responsibility

Daniel Mulryan

1 Empty plastic drums recycled and sent by to supplierCollect all drums and package on pallets. Agree with supplier to take drums back May-09

Daniel Mulryan Water technology

2 Place skip of the collection of Plastic waste in Powder store. Get staff to use skip

Train staff on the importance of recycling and work with area managers May-09

Daniel Mulryan Brian McDonnell Powder store staff

3 keep constant watch on waste to landfill Ongoing

Actions

Reductions in quantity of waste to landfill

Start Date 01 January 2009Completion date:

To reduce the volume of waste to land fill by 2% on 2008 levels.

Reduce volumes of plastic drums and to increase volume of waste plastic sent to the compactor

Objectives and Targets Energy reduction Environmental ManagementNo 2009 - 02

Objective

Dec-09


Jan-09Daniel Mulryan Maurice Murphy

1 Set up gas to production KPIEnsure all meters are reading correctly and in kWhr. If meters good then start recording Jan-09 Daniel Mulryan

2Monitor electrical usage per tonne of powder

Ensure all meters are reading correctly and in kWhr. Change all meter to kW, then start Jan-09

John Shannon Daniel Mulryan Pat Murphy

3

Add daily COD losses from "Effluent losses sheet" hand out. Calculate total kW used from traffo 6 minus "Lake Water Pump House" figure. Ensure measurement is in kW not Amps. Divide COD total per day against kW electricity usage per day.

Ensure all meters are reading correctly and in kWhr. Set up Effluent figure on Honeywell system. Get Sean Keogan to record KPI on Effluent losses sheet. Apr-09

Michael Garland Daniel Mulryan John Shannon Sean Keogan

4

Add daily compressed air flow from three compressed air flow meters. Calculate total kW used from traffo 2 "Compressed Air". Divide m3 of air per day against kW electricity usage per day.

Install air flow meters and measure in m3 per hour. Ensure all meters are reading correctly and in kWhr. Meters need to be installed and reading to start. Mar-09

Maurice Murphy Daniel Mulryan John Shannon

01 January 2009

To reduce the quantity of energy used on site while not interfering with production

Set up monitoring targets and KPI's. install measuring devises where necessary

Actions

To generate KPI's for the significant Energy Aspects on the site against kW of electricity used.

Start DateCompletion date:

Objectives and Targets Losses reduction Environmental ManagementNo 2009 - 03

Objective

Dec-09


Jan-09

Daniel Mulryan Maurice Murphy Pat Murphy Donal Reilly

1Losses reports recording and reporting of losses Jan-09

Maurice Murphy Donal Reilly Daniel Mulryan

2setup losses as part of the new KPI system transfer of weekly losses into KPI system Feb-09

Maurice Murphy Pat Murphy Daniel Mulryan

3 Trial of sludge reduction system from Polytech Setup Polytech bioaugmentation system Mar-09Daniel Mulryan David Soden

Actions

To reduce the quantify of waste water to the effleuent treatment plant


to reduce toe leveel of waste water from the palnt containing milk losses from entering the effleunt stream. By monitoring and targets

Continous monitoring of losses and reporting of high losses to management

Objectives and Targets Chemical reduction Environmental ManagementNo 2009 - 04

Objective

Dec-09


Dec-09

Sean Keogan Daniel Mulryan Pat Murphy Donal Reilly

1Ensure all managers are aware of their chemical usage and targets Setup Chemtrack system. Jan-09

Daniel Mulryan Tadg Murphy

2setup Chemical Usage as part of the new KPI system transfer of weekly Chemical usage into KPI system Feb-09

Maurice Murphy Pat Murphy Daniel Mulryan

3 Reduce chemical usage through awareness and reduction measures. Setup Chemical Usage reduction team Jan-09

Daniel Mulryan Maurice Murphy Paul Cooney Sean Keogan

Actions

Setup chemical reduction programme


Reduce to volume of chemicals used on site by 5%

Measure consumption of chemical and use Chemtrack and a chemical reduction programme to

reduce chemical usage

Attachment D Benthic Survey Report 2008

Benthic Macroinvertebrate Survey of Lough Ramor in

Proximity to the Discharge Point of Treated Effluent from

the Glanbia Plant.

2008

Prepared by:

Pascal Sweeney M.Sc., MIEEM,

Consultant Environmental Biologist,

Rahan,

Mallow

Co. Cork.

Tel. 022/26780

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 3.

SECTION 2 METHODOLOGY 5.

SECTION 3 RESULTS 6.

SECTION 4 CONCLUSIONS 13.

MAP 1 14.

APPENDIX 1 REFERENCES 15.

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1. INTRODUCTION

This report by Pascal Sweeney, Consultant Environmental Biologist, presents the results of the

2008 sampling of Lough Ramor and is part of an ongoing monitoring programme of the lake,

commissioned by Glanbia plc. This is the seventh year of the sampling programme, the purpose

of which is the assessment of biological impacts of the discharge from the Glanbia plant to

Lough Ramor by the monitoring of changes in benthic macroinvertebrate communities.

In studies of lake ecology, elements within communities of benthic macroinvertebrates (the

larger and more readily visible invertebrate animals which colonise the lake bottom) have been

shown to respond to variations in factors associated with nutrient levels (e.g. Parrish and Wilhm,

1978; Moore, 1980; Reynoldson et al., 2000; Irvine et al., 2001; Milbrink et al, 2002). Such

changes in macroinvertebrate communities have been used to assess changing condition of lakes

over long time periods (e.g. Nepala, 1991; Nepala et al., 1998; Hall et al., 1999; Lozano et al.,

2001). In studies of lake macroinvertebrates, assessment of change in response to nutrient levels

has been more successful in deeper muddier sediments (sub-littoral and profundal) than in the

shallow littoral zone (Rasmussen and Kalff, 1987). The present monitoring programme of

Lough Ramor therefore focuses on changes in the macroinvertebrate fauna of the muddy

offshore sediments in proximity to the treated effluent outfall.

As benthic surveys of Lough Ramor, carried out by Natural Environment Consultants in the

1990s, showed that the local impact of the effluent was confined to a zone of less than 100m

from the discharge point, two sampling sites were established for the current monitoring

programme, one close to the treated effluent outfall and a second c. 150m away (Map 1). Both

sites are at a depth of c. 3.25m and are of similar substrate type, with soft mud and fine plant

debris. The site co-ordinates are:

Site 1 Grid Reference: N6233 8508

Site 2 Grid Reference: N6241 8496

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Changes in the benthic macroinvertebrate fauna at Site 2 can therefore be regarded as reflecting

the general condition of the lake, while the fauna at Site 1 is also influenced by the quality of the

effluent discharge.

Possible seasonal variation must be taken into account when monitoring benthic

macroinvertebrate populations (Jackson and Resh, 1998). Reid et al. (1995) found that

collections of macroinvertebrates are highly repeatable if sampling is restricted to periods of not

more than three weeks. For this survey, the sampling of Lough Ramor is carried out in the last

week of June or the first week of July each year,

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2. METHODOLOGY

2.1 Sampling Procedures Field work was carried out on 2 July, 2008. Quantitative sampling was carried out, with ten

replicates taken at each site, using a 6cm diameter Maitland core sampler (Maitland, 1969).

Samples were preserved with formalin in the field.

2.2 Laboratory Procedures Samples were sieved through a 0.5mm mesh. All macroinvertebrates were removed by hand-

sorting, preserved in 70% alcohol and were identified using a high-power microscope. To

maximise the usefulness of the data, invertebrates were identified to the lowest taxon practicable.

Oligochaeta (segmented worms) were identified using the FBA identification guide for British

species by Brinkhurst (1971) and a guide to European species by Timm (1999). Chironomidae

(non-biting midge larvae) were identified using the identification keys edited by Wiederholm

(1983).

The preserved samples were retained and stored in vials of alcohol so that they may be checked,

if necessary, in the future.

2.3 Data analysis At each site, the mean number of individuals of each species per m² was calculated.

The total number of individuals of taxa described by Irvine et al (2001) as indicators of

enrichment (Limnodrilus sp. + Potamothrix/Tubifex grp. + Chironomus sp. + Procladius sp.) was

found and their percentage representation in the total fauna was calculated.

The Quirke Index 1 was also calculated. This index is calculated as log abundance (Limnodrilus

group + Potamothrix/Tubifex grp. + 0.1 Chironomus spp.). Of published profundal invertebrate

indices of lake trophic status, this index was found by Free et al. (2006) to have the best

correlation with total phosphorus across 201 Irish lakes.

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3 RESULTS

3.1 Macroinvertebrate Communities Table 1 gives the mean number of individuals of each macroinvertebrate taxon per m² (to the

nearest whole number). In order to avoid the creation of spurious additional taxa which would

affect these calculations, oligochaete species which can only be identified when mature are

included with immature individuals of the higher taxonomic group. The presence of mature

specimens is noted in sub-section 3.2.

The indicator taxa total and indicator taxa as a percentage of the total fauna for each station is

given in Table 2. The trend in the percentage representation of indicator taxa in the total fauna is

graphed in Figure 1.

The Quirke 1 Index for each station is given in Table 2 and graphed in Figure 2.

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3.2 Macroinvertebrate Taxa: Occurrence, Habitat Preferences and

Relationship to Lake Productivity.

The following taxa were found in 2008:

3.2.1 Nematoda (Roundworms)

Numerous species of free-living and parasitic nematodes are found in practically every aquatic

habitat. Identification to species level is extremely difficult. No preferences for differing

conditions of enrichment in lakes have been demonstrated.

3.2.2 Oligochaeta (Segmented Worms)

Three oligochaete taxa were found in 2008.

3.2.2.1 Potamothrix/Tubifex grp.

While still present in high numbers, the density of Tubificidae belonging to this group decreased

to less than half that recorded in the 2007 survey, at both Sites 1 & 2. Mature individuals of

Potamothrix hammoniensis and Tubifex tubifex were found at both sites. Both species are

associated with pollution and nutrient enrichment (e.g. Milbrink, 1973; Sarkka and Aho, 1980)

and have been classed as an indicator of eutrophic conditions in lakes (e.g. Lang, 1990, Lang and

Reymond, 1996, Milbrink et al., 2002). Potamothrix/Tubifex was identified by Irvine et al.,

(2001) as a potential indicator taxon for Irish lakes.

3.2.2.2 Limnodrilus sp.

Compared to the results of the 2007 survey, a slight decrease in the density of Limnodrilus was

recorded at Site1, while at Site 2 the density of this taxon dropped to approximately half the 2007

value. While three species of Limnodrilus have been found in Irish lakes, Limnodrilus

hoffmeisteri is by far the most common and widespread (Trodd et al., 2005). This species is

strongly associated with enriched conditions (e.g. Sarkka and Aho, 1980; Reynoldson, 1990) and

has been classed as an indicator of eutrophic conditions in lakes (e.g. Lang, 1990, Lang and

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Reymond, 1996, Milbrink et al., 2002). Limnodrilus sp. was identified by Irvine et al., (2001) as

a potential indicator taxon for Irish lakes.

3.2.2.3 Specaria josinae

Specaria josinae (Naididae), a species rarely encountered in Irish freshwaters, occurred at Site 2.

It had previously been recorded at this site in 2003, 2006 and 2007. No preferences for differing

conditions of enrichment in lakes have been demonstrated for this species.

3.2.3 Chironomidae (Non-Biting Midge Larvae)

Three chironomid genera were found in 2008.

3.2.3.1 Chironomus sp.

Compared to the results of the 2007 survey, a slight decrease in the density of Chironomus was

recorded at Site1, while at Site 2 the density of this taxon dropped to approximately one fifth of

the 2007 value. Chironomus production has been shown to increase along a gradient of

increasing primary production (Dermott et al., 1977). Chironomus sp. was identified by Irvine et

al. (2001) as a potential indicator taxon for Irish lakes.

3.2.3.2 Cryptochironomus sp.

Cryptochironomus was represented at both sites. This genus was found by Irvine et al. (2001) to

occur widely at low densities in Irish lakes and to show a significant positive correlation with

primary production.

3.2.3.4 Polypedilum sp.

Polypedilum sp., which was only previously found at these sites in 2004, occurred at Site 2 at a

reasonable density. Weiderholm (1983) describes Polypedilum as occurring in virtually all kinds

of still and flowing waters. Irvine et al. (2001) found Polypedilum sp. not to be significantly

correlated with primary production.

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4. CONCLUSIONS

As was the case in 2007, the results of the 2008 survey indicate that Lough Ramor is in a highly

enriched state, with the benthic invertebrate fauna dominated by taxa which are tolerant of

depleted oxygen conditions. Three of these, Potamothrix/Tubifex grp., Limnodrilus sp. and

Chironomus sp. were found to be present in high numbers.

The overall trophic condition of the lake, outside the zone of localised influence of the Glanbia

discharge, is seen by the Quirke 1 Index for Site 2 to show a general pattern of nutrient

enrichment from 2002 to 2007 and a slight improvement in the trend in 2008. At Site 2, the

Quirke 1 Index increased between 2002 and 2003, remained fairly steady through to 2005 and

then showed further increases in 2006 and again in 2007. In 2008, the index dropped to below

the 2006 value (Fig. 2).

The Quirke 1 Index at Site 1 was higher than that at Site 2 in 2002. In 2003, 2004 and 2005, the

index was very similar at the two sites, with little change for these three years. In 2006, Site 1

displayed a larger increase in the index than Site 2. From this 2006 peak, the index for Site 1

dropped in 2007 and dropped further in 2008. This can be interpreted as an improvement in

conditions close to the Glanbia discharge point. However, it must be borne in mind that, at Site

1, the percentage of the fauna represented by taxa that are indicative of low oxygen conditions is

still extremely high (99.3%).

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MAP 1

Map Showing Location of Sampling Sites

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APPENDIX 1

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Brinkhurst, R.O. (1971). A guide to the identification of aquatic oligochaetaes. Sci. Publ.

Freshwater Biol. Assoc. 22

Dermott, R., Kalff, J., Legget, W. and Spence, J. (1977). Production of Chironomus, Procladius

and Chaoborus at different levels of phytoplankton biomass in Lake Memphremagog,

Quebec-Vermont. J. Fish. Res. Bd. Can. 34: 2001 - 2007.

Dixon, P.M., Olsen, A.R. and Khan, B.M. (1998). Measuring trends in ecological resources.

Ecol. App. 8: 225 - 227.

Gary, F., Little, R., Tierney, D., Donnelly, K. and Caroni, R. (2006). A reference based typology

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M1. Ecological Assessment of Lakes. Pilot Study to Establish Monitoring Methodologies

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Irvine, K., Allott, N., De Eyto, E., Free, G., White, J., Caroni, R., Kennelly, C., Lennon, C.,

Kemp, A., Barry, E., Day, S., Mills, P., O’Ríain, G., Quirke, B., Twomey, H. and

Sweeney, P. (2001). Ecological Assessment of Irish Lakes. R&D Series No. 12. EPA.

Lang, C. (1990). Quantitative relationship between oligochaete communities and phosphorus

concentration in lakes. Freshwater Biol. 24: 327 – 334.

Lang, C. and Reymond, O. (1996). Empirical relationship between oligochaetes, phosphorus and

organic deposition during the recovery of Lake Geneva from eutrophication. Arch.

Hydrobiol. 136: 237 – 245.

Maitland, P.S. (1969). A simple corer for sampling sand and finer sediments in shallow water.

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Milbrink G. (1973). On the use of indicator communities of Tubificidae and some

Lumbriculidae in the assessment of water pollution in Swedish lakes. ZOON. 1: 125-

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Milbrink G., Timm, T and Lundberg, S. (2002). Indicative profundal oligochaete assemblages in

selected small Swedish lakes. Hydrobiol. 468: 53-61.

Reynoldson, T. (1990). Distribution patterns of oligochaetes in the English Lake District. Arch.

Hydrobiol. 118: 303 - 339

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Saether, O. (1979). Chironomid communities as water quality indicators. Holarctic Ecology. 2:

65 – 74.

Sarkka, J., and Aho, J. (1980). Distribution of aquatic Oligochaeta in the Finnish Lake District.

Freshwater Biol. 10: 197 – 206.

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distribution of free-living freshwater Oligochaeta of Ireland. Biology and Environment

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Wright, J.F., Gunn, R.J.M., Blackburn, J.H., Grieve, N.J., Winder, J.M. and Davy-Bowker, J.

(2000). Macroinvertebrate Frequency Data for the RIVPACS III Sites in Northern Ireland

and some Comparisons with Equivalent Data for Great Britain. Aquatic Conservation:

Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems 10: 371-389.

Attachment E Noise Monitoring Report 2008

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REPORT 28145 ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE SURVEY

Glanbia Ingredients Limited

Virginia

Co. Cavan April 2008


ANV Technology Report 28145

Environmental Noise Survey – Glanbia Ingredients, Virginia April 2008

Summary

An environmental noise survey was commissioned by Glanbia Ingredients Limited,

Virginia, to monitor compliance with the noise limits assigned in IPPC Licence Register No. PO 405-01 from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The licence assigns a noise limit of 55dB(A) by day and 45dB(A) by night at the nearest

noise sensitive locations (Leq,15minutes). In addition, there should be no clearly audible tonal or impulsive noise component in the noise emission from the activity at any noise sensitive location. The measured specific noise levels attributable to Glanbia at the boundaries and the nearest noise sensitive locations are summarised in Table S1. The measurement locations and nighttime specific noise levels are shown in Figure S1. The daytime noise limit was complied with, allowing for the 2dB interpretation margin. The nighttime noise limit was exceeded at NSL 1 and NSL 3. There was no audible or measurable tonal or impulsive noise component in the noise emission from the activity at any noise sensitive location. Comparing the measured noise levels with the previous survey in 2007, the noise levels were significantly lower in the vicinity of the new compressor. Noise levels were greater to the southwest, as a drier was operation on this occasion. Report Originator: Kevin Downes Reviewer: Bridget Ginnity MIOA Report issued: 25/04/2008


Location Specific Noise Level dB(A) Label Description Daytime Nighttime B1 East Gate 65 60 B2 West Gate 59 59 B3 After Lorry Wash area 59 63 B4 Corner of WWTP 62 61 B5 Storage area for lorries 53 54 B6 Beside recycling area 59 55 B7 Corner facing compressors 69 62 B8 Side of main office building 55 53 NSL 1 Nearest house to east 55 53 NSL 2 Approx. 250m east of the plant. 54 47 NSL 3 Directly across the road from

the plant 57 54

NSL 4 Lakeside Manor hotel <45 <38

Table S.1. Specific Noise Levels, Glanbia Ingredients Limited, Virginia, April 2008


Figure S.1. Measurement Locations and nighttime specific noise levels, Glanbia, April 2008

WWTP NSL2 47dB(A) B 3

63 dB(A)

B 4 61 dB(A)

B 5 54 dB(A)

B 2 59 dB(A)

B1 60dB(A)

B 6 55dB(A)

NSL3 54dB(A)

B 7 62dB(A)

NSL4 Hotel <38dB(A)

N

B 8 = NSL 1 53dB(A)



Environmental Noise Survey – Glanbia Ingredients Limited, Virginia

April 2008 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................... 1

2 MEASUREMENT DETAILS ................................................................................................................... 1 2.1 METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................................... 1 2.2 MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS ................................................................................................................. 2 2.3 MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT PARAMETERS................................................................................. 4 2.4 MEASUREMENT DETAILS AND CONDITIONS.......................................................................................... 5

3 RESULTS ................................................................................................................................................... 6 3.1 NOISE LEVELS AT HOUSES AND BOUNDARIES ..................................................................................... 6 3.2 TONAL AND IMPULSIVE ANALYSIS........................................................................................................ 6 3.3 DESCRIPTION OF NOISE SOURCES ......................................................................................................... 8

4.0 COMPLIANCE WITH IPPC LICENCE NOISE LIMITS ................................................................ 9

5.0 COMPARISON WITH PREVIOUS SURVEY ................................................................................... 9

APPENDIX A - TERMINOLOGY ................................................................................................................... 11 APPENDIX B - SPECTRAL DATA ........................................................................................................................ 12

TABLES & FIGURES Table S.1. Specific Noise Levels, Glanbia Ingredients Limited, Virginia, April 2008 .................................... 3 Table 1. Noise measurement locations ................................................................................................................... 2 Figure 1. Noise measurement locations ................................................................................................................. 3 Table 2. Methodology for determination of plant specific noise............................................................................ 4 Table 3. Survey Conditions and instrumentation details. .............................................................................. 5 Table 4. Specific Noise Levels, Glanbia, April 2008............................................................................................ 6 Table 5. Measured noise levels, Glanbia Virginia, April 2008.......................................................................... 7 Table 6. Measured nighttime noise levels, Glanbia Virginia, April 2008.......................................................... 8 Table 7. Comparison of nighttime specific noise levels, 2003 to 2008. Specific noise level is the component of

the total noise that can be attributed to a specific industrial source (Glanbia). ........................................... 10 Figure 2. Variation of specific noise levels at nearest houses to Glanbia, from July 2003 to April 2008............ 10

ANV Technology Report 28145 Glanbia, Virginia 2008 1


Environmental Noise Survey – Glanbia Ingredients Limited, Virginia

April 2008

1. INTRODUCTION An environmental noise survey was commissioned by Glanbia Ingredients Limited,

Virginia, to monitor compliance with the noise limits assigned in Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) Licence Register No. PO 405-01 by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The licence assigns a noise limit of 55dB(A) by day and 45dB(A) by night at the

boundary. (Leq,15minutes) at the nearest noise sensitive locations. In addition, there shall be no clearly audible tonal or impulsive noise component in the noise emission from the activity at any noise sensitive location.

The survey consisted of measurement of noise levels at plant boundary and nearest noise

sensitive locations by day and by night. The survey was carried out on the 03/04/2008 and 04/04/2008.

2 MEASUREMENT DETAILS

2.1 METHODOLOGY

The survey methodology followed the EPA “Environmental Noise Survey Guidance Document”, and ISO 1996 “Description and measurement of environmental noise”. The measurement duration at each location was 15 minutes during both daytime and night-time. A summary of noise terminology is given in Appendix A. Noise measurements and reporting were performed by Kevin Downes B.Sc. and reviewed by Bridget Ginnity M.Sc. MIOA MICI MFOH of ANV Technology Ltd.


2.2 MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS

Noise measurements were made at 8 boundary locations and 4 house locations. These are described in Table 1 and indicated in Figure 1. Noise measurements at B8 were taken to be equivalent to noise levels at NSL1.

Location Label Description NSL1 Nearest house to east

NSL2 Approx. 250m east of the plant. Measurement taken at entrance to house approx 50m from house

NSL3 Directly across the road from the plant

Noise Sensitive Locations

NSL4 Lakeside Manor hotel B1 East Gate B2 West Gate B3 After Lorry Wash area B4 Corner of WWTP B5 Storage area for lorries B6 Beside recycling area B7 Corner facing compressors

Boundary Positions

B8 Side of main office building Table 1. Noise measurement locations


Figure 1. Noise measurement locations

WWTP NSL2

B 3

B 4 B 5

B 2

B 1

B 6

NSL3

B 7

NSL 4 Hotel

N

NSL 1

B 8 = NSL 1


2.3 MEASUREMENT AND ASSESSMENT PARAMETERS

At each measurement location, the 15-minute average noise level was measured (LAeq,15mins), along with the statistical parameters: LA90, LA50, and LA10. These parameters are defined in the Appendix.

The limits in the IPPC licence refer to the noise emitted from the licensed activity. This component of the noise is termed the “specific noise”. The measured total noise level includes the specific noise, and also noise from other sources, such as traffic. The other noise sources are termed the “residual noise”.

Total Noise = Residual Noise + Specific Noise

LAeq (total) = LAeq(residual) + LAeq (specific) During the survey, the specific noise levels due to noise emissions from Glanbia were

established, based primarily on the measured noise level statistics. This was supplemented, when necessary, by examination of the noise profile (noise levels logged at 10 second intervals). The method of determining the specific noise level is summarised in Table 2.

Description of Noise Noise parameter best representing specific noise from plant

Plant noise dominant, no other significant noise sources LAeq

Intermittent interfering noise (e.g. traffic, birds, wind), with underlying plant noise audible

LA50, if plant clearly audible, with occasional interference from other noise sources

or

LA90, if plant clearly audible in lulls

Plant barely audible (i.e. not immediately noticeable, unless actively listening)

< LA90

(up to 5 dB lower)

Plant not audible <<LA90

(more than 5 dB lower than LA90)

The plant specific noise is established during the survey by correlating the live sound level meter readings with the audible sounds, as described above. The plant specific noise is verified, where necessary, by examining the 10-second profile of logged noise levels.

Table 2. Methodology for determination of plant specific noise


2.4 MEASUREMENT DETAILS AND CONDITIONS

The survey condition and instrumentation used are detailed in Table 3. The sound level meter calibration was checked before and after measurement

Conditions Daytime 4th April 2008 Survey period Nighttime 3rd April 2008 Daytime Dry, light south easterly breeze. Temperature 14°C, humidity

58%. Weather conditions

Nighttime Very calm night. Temperature 8.5°C, humidity 53%. Measurement period 15 minutes at each location Plant Operating Conditions

Glanbia operates on a 24 hour basis, and noise emissions are relatively steady throughout the day and night.

Personnel Kevin Downes of ANV Technology Instrumentation Details Manufacturer Instrument Calibrated by Calibration

reference Last Laboratory Calibration

Svantek SLM 949 (Type 1) AV Calibration No. 0709324 3/9/2007 Svantek SLM 947 (Type 1)

serial no. 5283 AV Calibration 0611502 13/11/06

Brüel & Kjær Calibrator 4231 serial no. 1859044

AV Calibration 0611490 7/11/06

In accordance with EPA guidance, sound measurement instrumentation is calibrated at a certified laboratory every two years. Laboratory calibrations for the ANV Technology instrument stock is staggered, so that at any time there is always one instrument which is no more than one year from primary laboratory calibration. Regular comparison calibrations are carried out in-house between instruments to verify that there is no drift in calibration.

Table 3. Survey Conditions and instrumentation details.


3 RESULTS

3.1 NOISE LEVELS AT HOUSES AND BOUNDARIES The mean specific noise levels determined at houses and plant boundaries are

summarised in Table 4. Detailed measurement results are presented in Table 5 and Table 6.

Location Mean Specific Noise Level dB(A) 1

Label Description Daytime Nighttime B1 East Gate 65 60 B2 West Gate 59 59 B3 After Lorry Wash area 59 63 B4 Corner of WWTP 62 61 B5 Storage area for lorries 53 54 B6 Beside recycling area 59 55 B7 Corner facing compressors 69 62 B8 Side of main office building 55 53 NSL 1 Nearest house to east 55 53 NSL 2 Approx. 250m east of the plant. 54 47 NSL 3 Directly across the road from

the plant 57 54

NSL 4 Lakeside Manor hotel <45 <38

Table 4. Specific Noise Levels, Glanbia, April 2008 1 The Specific Noise Level is the noise level attributable to Glanbia

3.2 TONAL AND IMPULSIVE ANALYSIS

Subjectively the noise was broadband in character at all residential locations. There were no audible tones or impulsive sounds audible from Glanbia.

Measured noise spectra (daytime) at house locations are shown in Appendix B. The 1/3 octave analysis of the noise at the houses showed a feature at 200Hz at some locations. However, this was not clearly discernible and did not meet the definition of a tone. The noise emissions were continuous in character.


Table 5. Measured noise levels, Glanbia Virginia, April 2008

1 Minimum measurement period, 15minutes

Measured Noise Level dB(A) Location Label Date Time1

LAeq LA90 LA50 LA10 Speci

fic Comments

Day Time

B1 04/04/08 11.33 70 65 68 74 65 Lawnmower operating close by, steady noise from plant, traffic.

B2 04/04/08 11.28 69 59 63 72 59 Traffic, steady noise from plant, noise coming from open vent.

B3 04/04/08 11.51 59 56 57 59 59 Steady noise from plant, distant traffic.

B4 04/04/08 11.50 62 61 62 63 62 Noise from WWTP, factory not audible.

B5 04/04/08 12.10 53 51 52 54 53 Noise from WWTP, truck movements, steady noise from plant.

B6 04/04/08 12.49 59 56 58 60 59 Steady noise from plant, truck movements on site.

B7 04/04/08 12.27 69 58 60 61 69 Steady noise from plant, including venting of air.

B8 04/04/08 12.27 62 55 60 66 55 Lawnmower operating close by, traffic, steady noise from plant.

04/04/08 12.27 62 55 60 66 55 Same as above. NSL 1

04/04/08 13.13 62 54 57 66 54 Traffic, venting of air

04/04/08 12.53 65 54 62 69 54 Traffic, steady noise from services building in Glanbia. NSL 2

04/04/08 13.30 66 53 60 70 53 Same as above.

04/04/08 12.45 67 58 63 71 58 Traffic, vent closed on main building, steady noise from plant. NSL 3

04/04/08 13.21 67 56 63 71 56 Same as above.

04/04/08 13.03 49 45 48 52 <45 Plant barely audible, distant traffic. NSL 4

04/04/08 13.39 49 45 48 51 <45 Same as above.


Measured Noise Level dB(A) Comments Location Label Date Time1

LAeq LA90 LA50 LA10 Specific Nighttime

B1 03/04/08 22.58 67 60 62 71 60 Steady plant noise, traffic, noise coming from chiller on plant.

B2 03/04/08 22.57 66 58 60 70 58 Steady plant noise, traffic. 04/04/08 23.35 65 59 60 67 59 Plant noise, air vent, traffic. B3 03/04/08 23.17 63 54 55 56 63 Steady plant noise, distant traffic.

B4 03/04/08 23.15 61 61 61 62 61 Noise from WWTP, main plant barely audible.

B5 03/04/08 23.33 54 53 54 55 54 Noise from WWTP, main plant barely audible.

B6 03/04/08 23.35 55 53 54 56 55 Noise from services building. B7 03/04/08 23.54 62 59 61 62 62 Plant audible, air vent.

03/04/08 23.55 60 53 55 64 53 Steady plant noise, traffic. B8/ NSL 1 03/04/08 23.55 60 53 55 64 53 Same as above.

04/04/08 00.50 59 52 54 62 52 Steady plant noise, traffic. NSL 2 04/04/08 00.17 65 47 52 66 47 Steady plant noise, traffic.

04/04/08 01.13 61 47 49 62 47 Same as above.

NSL 2 04/04/08 00.14 61 55 57 65 55

Steady noise from plant, noise coming from vent on side of building, traffic.

04/04/08 00.55 61 54 56 63 54 Same as above. NSL 3 04/04/08 23.32 62 54 57 66 54 Same as above.

04/04/08 00.33 45 38 42 49 <38 Plant barely audible, distant traffic. NSL 4 04/04/08 01.12 45 40 42 48 <40 Same as above.

Table 6. Measured nighttime noise levels, Glanbia Virginia, April 2008 1 Minimum measurement period, 15minutes

3.3 DESCRIPTION OF NOISE SOURCES

At boundary positions B1, B2 and B3, the main plant noise emanated from the chillers and ventilation units. At boundary positions B4 and B5, the wastewater treatment plant was the dominant noise source, with daytime plant noise from the main filling area audible at B5. At boundary position B6, roof mounted motors/fans were the dominant specific noise source. At B7 and NSL1, the boilers and services building were the dominant specific noise source.


4.0 COMPLIANCE WITH IPPC LICENCE NOISE LIMITS

IPPC Licence Register No. PO 405-01 assigns a noise limit of 55dB(A) by day and 45dB(A) by night at the boundary. (Leq,15minutes). In addition, there shall be no clearly audible tonal or impulsive noise component in the noise emission from the activity at any noise sensitive location. Daytime The daytime noise limit was complied with, allowing for the 2dB interpretation margin. Nighttime The nighttime noise limit was exceeded at noise sensitive locations NSL1 and NSL3. The specific noise was 53 dB(A) and 54 dB(A) respectively. Tonality/Impulsiveness There was no audible or measurable tonal or impulsive component in the noise at the noise sensitive locations.

5.0 COMPARISON WITH PREVIOUS SURVEY

The results of noise surveys at Glanbia from July 03 to April 08 are presented in Table 7, and in Figure 2. The historical comparison is confined to nighttime specific noise levels. Changes of a few dB can be expected from survey to survey, due to differing wind and atmospheric propagation conditions, measurement precision, and variations in plant production conditions. House location NSL1 showed a notable decrease in plant specific noise from 53dB(A) in 2008, compared with a level of 58 dB(A) in 2007 (ANV Technology Report 27369). This is largely due to the new compressor, which was installed in the services building. Hotel location NSL 4 also showed a noticeable decrease of 5dB in plant specific noise due to the new compressor. House location NSL 3 showed a notable increase in plant specific noise from 49 dB(A) in 2007, compared with a level of 54 dB(A) in 2008. This is due to the drying line, which was running when the survey was carried out in 2008, but was not running when the survey was carried out in 2007.


Plant Specific Noise Level dB(A)

Measurement Location Jul-03 Nov-04 Nov-05 Dec-06 Dec-

071 Apr-08 Change since

previous survey

B1 59 63 61 61 61 60 -1 B2 63 56 61 59 54 59 +5 B3 58 59 59 60 62 63 +1 B4 55 62 60 61 61 61 No Change B5 50 51 53 53 57 54 -3 B6 67 58 59 59 60 55 -5 B7 57 61 66 65 63 62 -1

B8/NSL1 59 50 52 53 58 53 -5 NSL2 47 48 47 <52 48 47 -1 NSL3 56 58 56 52 49 54 +5 NSL4 41 47 <48 41 44 <38 -5

1 Main Compressor in operation. Table 7. Comparison of nighttime specific noise levels, 2003 to 2008. Specific noise level is

the component of the total noise that can be attributed to a specific industrial source (Glanbia).

Comparison of results

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Figure 2. Variation of specific noise levels at nearest houses to Glanbia, from July 2003 to April 2008.


APPENDIX A - TERMINOLOGY dB(A) a logarithmic noise scale, called the decibel. The "A" indicates that a frequency

weighting has been applied to take account of the variation in the sensitivity of the human ear as a function of frequency.

LAeq the average noise level during the measurement period. It includes all noise

events. The LAeq value has been found to correlate well with human tolerance of noise, and is the value normally used in setting and monitoring industrial noise limits.

LA90 the noise level exceeded for 90% of the time. It is generally taken as being

representative of the steady background noise at a location. It tends to exclude short events such as cars passing, dogs barking, aircraft flyovers etc., and provides a good estimation of steady plant noise, when there is significant interference from other noise sources

LA50 the noise level exceeded for 50% of the time. This statistical parameter provides

a good estimation of plant noise, when there is occasional intermittent interference from other noise sources

LA10 the noise level exceeded for 10% of the time, and is a measure of the higher

noise levels present in the ambient noise LAS, LAF the live displayed noise level, updated at 1 second intervals, measured with the

instrument’s response time set to standardised "Slow" or "Fast" response. The live meter reading provides survey personnel with corroborative data for determining the noise level due to a specific audible sound source

Total Noise the overall noise level (LAeq), due to all noise noises (also termed ambient noise) Specific Noise a component of the total noise that can be quantified and attributed to a specific

source. Residual Noise the noise level that would exist in the absence of the specific noise source Noise Profile noise level logged at short intervals (10 second intervals in this survey).


APPENDIX B - SPECTRAL DATA NSL1, (Located directly to the east of the plant. Approx. 25m from plant) Nighttime LA90

NSL 1 L90 Noise Spectra

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NSL3, (Located directly across the road from the plant.) Nighttime LA90


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Notes