SMC - Env. Legal and Other Requirements Assesment & Follow-up

Project Code: Qatar

QEHS Management Systems

KSG Ynetim Sistemleri

LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS ASSESSMENT AND FOLLOW-UP FORM

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Project Code: SMC

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General Environmental Law 6Utilization of the possible and suitable technologies for the local environmentThe party executing new projects, making major modifications to existing projects or owning projects whose specified terms of investment have expired must utilize the best possible and most suitable technologies for the local environment and use materials which introduce the lowest possible level of pollution to the environment.

Possible and suitable technologies for the local environment and materials which introduce the lowest possible level of pollution to the environment are utilized.

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2General Environmental Law9.3 11.1Preparation of emergency plans to prevent or alleviate the hazardsDesigning and operating any project in compliance with the applicable regulations and standardsEach person who supervises a project or a facility which has the potential for causing adverse impacts on the environment shall prepare emergency plans to prevent or alleviate the hazards of such impacts and have sufficient means to implement these plans.Each person responsible for designing or operating any project or activity shall ensure that such design and operation is in compliance with the applicable regulations and standards.

Emergency plans to prevent or alleviate the hazards of such impacts are prepared. The operating of project is incompliance with the applicable regulations and standards.Contractor

3General Environmental Law12.1 Disposal of wastesAnyone performing digging, demolition, construction or debris and earth transportation works must take necessary precautions for safe storage and transportation of any waste as well as the proper treatment and disposal of such waste.All necessary precautions are taken for disposal of wastes. Waste Disposal Manifest RecordsContractor

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General Environmental Law13Prevention of direct or indirect contamination of surface, ground and coastal watersNoise pollution limitationPrevent direct or indirect contamination of surface, ground and coastal waters that may be caused by solid or liquid residues.Preserve the soil, land and curb its deterioration or contamination.

Limit noise pollution, particularly when operating machinery, other equipment or using horns or loudspeakers. Noise levels shall not exceed allowable environmental standard limits set forth in The Rules for Implementation

The management and safe disposal of waste materials are generated during execution of the project to prevent direct or indirect contamination of surface, ground and coastal waters.

Contractor complies with the allowed limit of the noise levels.Waste Disposal Manifest Records Contractor

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General Environmental Law 14.3Prohibition disposal of harmful pollutants, poisonous, hazardous or radioactive wastes from vesselsAny harmful pollutants, poisonous, hazardous or radioactive wastes are prohibited from being disposed of or discharged from vessels or alike in the Kingdoms territorial waters or its exclusive economic zone.Disposal of harmful pollutants, poisonous or radioactive wastes are prohibited for vessels.

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General Environmental Law17.1Violation of environmental criteria and standardsWhen it is confirmed to the Competent Agency that any of the environmental criteria and standards have been violated, it shall coordinate with the agencies concerned and obligate the violator to do the following. Eliminate any negative impacts and stop them. Rectify their effects within a specified time as required by the environmental criteria and standards.

Submit a report showing the steps taken by the violator to prevent future recurrence of the violations of the criteria and standards. The proposed steps must meet the approval of the Competent Agency.All necessary precautions are taken to prevent the violation of environmental criteria and standards.Contractor

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General Environmental Law 27Precautions and keeping a recordAll precautions should be taken in charge of producing, dealing or transporting dangerous materials.

The project owner must keep a record of these wastes and handle those due to the procedures and conditions by the authorized departments. All precautions are taken to prevent any damages to the environment.Contractor

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Environmental Rules For Implementation3.2.13.7.1

3.7.3Documenting and publishing the environmental informationPromoting environmental awarenessMake use of its own available environmental databases and information and those available with public and concerned agencies and other persons, in documenting and publishing the environmental information.Coordinate and cooperate with the concerned agencies to develop strategies for environmental education, awareness strategy, programs and plans.

Coordinate and cooperate with the concerned agencies, individuals and persons to utilize regional, national and international events in promoting environmental awareness. HSE policy and objectives, manuals and plans, records procedures and instructions are documented. Environmental awareness of impacts associated with the activities is promoted.Contractor

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Environmental Rules For Implementation 4.1.1

Implementation of General Environmental Law and its Rules for Implementation Public agencies shall develop instructions and implementation procedures and Rules for Implementation in order to enforce the implementation of General Environmental Law and its Rules for mplementation upon their persons or their projects, projects under its supervision or licensed by it.The rules of General Environmental Law and Rules for Implementation limits are implemented.Contractor

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Environmental Rules For Implementation8.1

8.1.1.Protection, rationalization the use of natural resources.Rationalize the use of natural resources to preserve and prolong the reserve life of non-renewable resources and to develop renewable resources. Public agencies and persons shall abide by all procedures that protect and rationalize the use of natural resources.

All precautions are taken to protect the natural resources. Contractor

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Environmental Rules For Implementation 9.2.29.3.1Emergency plans for environmental protection.Concerned agencies and persons shall verify emergency plans required for environmental protection from pollution resulting from their projects ad periodically review these plans and coordinate efforts for their implementation.Emergency plans for environmental protection are implemented. (Oil spill response, offshore oil spill contingency plan, inland oil spill response)Contractor

11Environmental Rules For Implementation9.2.2 9.3.1

Emergency plans for environmental protection.Persons responsible for projects shall provide trained and qualified manpower as well as the required equipment and technologies needed to develop and implement emergency plans for preventing or alleviating potential adverse environmental impacts of such projects.For implementing and developing emergency plans qualified and trained personnel and required equipments provided.

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12Environmental Rules For Implementation11.2.1Environmental pollution and adverse environmental impacts.Any person who performs an act that causes environmental pollution or adverse environmental impacts shall take all necessary actions to immediately stop such pollution, remove the adverse impacts, treat their effects and remediate the damaged environment in the manner that is determined by the Competent Agency after coordination with the concerned agency and in accordance with the Rules for Implementation. All precautions are taken to prevent environmental pollution or adverse environmental impacts.Contractor

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Storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of wastes. Anyone performing digging, demolition, construction or debris and earth transportation works must take necessary precautions for safe storage and transportation of any waste as well as proper treatment and disposal of such waste. All precautions are taken for storage, transportation, treatment and disposal of wastes. Contractor

14Environmental Rules For Implementation12.3Emission of air pollutants.The owner of the facility must take all necessary precautions and measures to ensure that there is no leaking or emission of air pollutants to the work place beyond the allowable limits of the environmental standards.Emission of air pollutants to the work place beyond the allowable limits of the environmental standards is prohibited. Contractor

15Environmental Rules For Implementation13.1Prevention of direct or indirect contamination of surface, ground and coastal waters

Employ the best available technologies and means take the necessary precautions to avoid contamination of surface, ground and coastal waters and control and minimize pollution in accordance with the approved environmental criteria.To take all precautions required to prevent and control contamination and deterioration of soil and land.

Preserve the soil, land and curb its deterioration or contamination.

Limit noise pollution, particularly when operating machinery, other equipment, using horns or loudspeakers. All necessary precautions are taken to prevent direct or indirect contamination of surface, ground and coastal waters. Contractor

16Environmental Rules For Implementation14.2.4Responsibilities for the environmental pollution The concerned agencies and persons shall be fully responsible as part of their activities and projects for incidents of environmental pollution with toxic, hazardous or radioactive wastes and materials during the stages of production, transportation, storage or recycling and they have to report such incidents to the public, concerned and licensing agencies immediately.

Incidents which can cause environmental pollution with toxic, hazardous or radioactive wastes and materials during the stages of production are submitted to concerned authority.

17Environmental Rules For Implementation 17.1Violations and penalties When it is confirmed to the Competent Agency that any of the environmental criteria and standards have been violated, it shall coordinate with the agencies concerned and obligate the violator to do the following:

-Eliminate any negative impacts and stop them. Rectify their effects within a specified, as required by the environmental criteria and standards.All precautions are taken to prevent environmental pollution or adverse environmental impacts.Contractor

ROYAL COMMISSION ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

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Royal Commission Environmental Regulations1.1.6 1.1.7 1.1.9 1.1.13

Scope and Applicability

The operator of a facility shall take all reasonable steps to minimize releases to the environment and shall carry out such measures as are reasonable to prevent adverse impacts to public health and the environment. The operators of all facilities are obligated to be knowledgeable of the Environmental Regulations applicable to their facilities.The operator of a facility shall utilize Best Available Techniques (BAT) for environmental control.The operator of a facility shall have established procedures that outline the management practices within the facility as they relate directly to environmental control and environmental compliance.

All reasonable steps to minimize releases to the environment are taken and measures are carried out to prevent adverse impacts to public health and the environment .

Environmental Regulations applicable to the facilities are designated and evaluated.Best Available Techniques (BAT) are utilized for environmental control. Procedures are established to outline the management practices within the facility as they relate directly to environmental control and compliance.

Waste Management and Segregation ProgramContractor

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Requirement of Environmental Consent to Construct (ECC) permitThe operator shall obtain an Environmental Consent to Construct (ECC) from the Royal Commission before starting process construction of a new facility (Appendix-A).

Environmental Consent to Construct (ECC) permit is required from Royal Commission before starting process construction of a new facility

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Royal Commission Environmental Regulations 1.4.1

Violations and Corrective Actions

The operator of a facility shall be responsible for corrective action required by the Royal Commission following: -Non compliance with these Regulations

-Non compliance with any conditions of the Environmental Consent to Construct

-Non compliance with any conditions of the Environmental Permit to Operate

-Pollution which is harmful to public, property, infrastructure or environment

All precautions are taken to prevent any damages to the environment.

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Royal Commission Environmental Regulations 1.4.2Violations and Corrective Actions Corrective action is defined as all activities, both inside and outside the facility boundary, which are necessary to: -Comply with these Regulations.

- Comply with any conditions of the Environmental Consent to ConstructAll precautions are taken to prevent any damages to the environment.

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Royal Commission Environmental Regulations1.4.2Violations and Corrective Actions-Comply with any conditions of the Environmental Permit to Operate-solate and control the source of any harmful release from the facility

-Prevent future occurrence of the harmful release

-Investigate the extent of any potentially harmful release

-Mitigate and render harmless the impact of any harmful release

-Monitor the effect of any mitigation measures


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Royal Commission Environmental Regulations2.3.1General Air QualityThe operator of a facility shall not emit at any time air contaminants in such concentration and of such duration as to be injurious to, adversely affect, or cause nuisance to public health or welfare, animal life, vegetation, or property.The operator shall use BAT, to control emissions to atmosphere.

Emitting air contaminants is prohibited in such concentration and of such duration as to be injurious to adversely affect or cause nuisance to public, health or welfare, animal life, vegetation or property

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Royal Commission Environmental Regulations2.12Ambient Air Quality Standards

Notes:

1) Reference conditions are 25 C and 760 mm Hg.

2) Not to be exceeded more than twice per month.

3) Not to be exceeded more than once per year.

4) Inhalable particulates: < 10 microns equivalent aerodynamic diameter.

5) The exceedance of the 24-hour or annual inhalable particulate standard as a result of abnormal natural background concentrations shall not be considered a violation of the standard.

6) Inhalable particulates: < 2.5 microns equivalent aerodynamic diameter.

7) There is no adopted standard for NMHC; this level is a goal to aid in the control of ambient ozone concentrations. Sampling period 0600 - 0900 hours.

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3.3.2General Water Quality/Water DisposalThe operator of a facility shall not discharge any water or effluents which contain contaminants in such concentration and of such volume as to adversely affect, or cause nuisance to public health or welfare, animal or aquatic life, vegetation or propertyThe operator of a facility shall use Best Available Technology (BAT) to control all water discharges.

Discharge of any water or effluents which contain contaminants in such concentration and of such volume as to adversely affect or cause nuisance to public, heath or welfare, animal or aquatic life, vegetation or property are prohibited. All necessary precautions are taken for disposal of waste waters.

Waste Disposal Manifest Records

8Royal Commission Environmental Regulations3.9.1Marine Related DischargeDischarge of hazardous materials, oil, untreated shipboard effluent, wastes and refuse to coastal waters from ships is prohibited. So much materials shall be retained aboard ship and disposed of at appropriate onshore facilities. Shipboard ballast sludge shall not be discharged to the Red Sea, Arabian Gulf or Harbor.

Ballast water, which does not meet the standards, which specified in Table 3 E shall not be discharged to coastal waters.Discharge of hazardous materials, oil, untreated shipboard effluent, wastes, ballast sludge from ships is prohibited.

Wastewater Disposal Manifest Records

9Royal Commission Environmental Regulations3.13Ballast Water Discharge Standard Notes:

1) Minimum of three (3) samples shall be collected per discharge event

2) Inclusive range not to be exceeded

3) Hexane extractable

Report all monitoring processed data, describing any excess discharges / equipment failure and any other information requested by MIC on regular basis and

10Royal Commission Environmental Regulations 4.1Hazardous Materials ManagementHazardous Materials Classification:

- Ignitable

- Corrosive

- Reactive

- Toxic

- Radioactive

- Biohazard

Containers, storage tanks, storage areas constructed and maintained to contain or store hazardous materials. Access to hazardous material storage area is prohibited to unauthorized personnel or vehicles.

11Royal Commission Environmental Regulations5.1 5.4.1Waste Classification

Waste generated in the Industrial City shall be classified into one of the following categories;

- Hazardous Waste - Non Hazardous Industrial Waste - Municipal Waste - Inert Waste All industrial and hazardous wastes generated within the Industrial City and not intended for recycle or reuse shall be treated and / or disposed of at the Royal Commission approved waste treatment/ disposal facilities located inside the Industrial City within one hundred and eighty (180) days of the waste being generated, unless otherwise approved by the Royal Commission.

All wastes are classified regarding to their categories. Generated hazardous and non-hazardous waste is disposed of within 180 days from the date of its generation.

All hazardous/non-hazardous wastes, municipal and inert wastes generated within the project site are disposed of the appropriate facility approved by the Saudi Aramco.

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12Royal Commission Environmental Regulations7.2.17.2.2 Noise Level StandardsNo person, facility, agency or contractor shall operate equipment that creates, noise levels at their boundary fence in excess of the environmental noise standards in Table 7A.

Noise levels do not exceed the environmental noise standards in Table 7A.

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7.2.1 7.2.2Noise Level StandardsThe operator of a facility with equipment operating at noise levels in excess of 85 dBA shall conduct a perimeter noise survey at their facility at a frequency of at least once per year. The results of the noise survey shall be reported to the Royal Commission within thirty (30) days of completion of the monitoring.

When an employees noise exposure exceeds an 8 hour TWA sound level of 85 dBA, hearing protection is provided.

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7.3Noise CriteriaNotes:1) Roadside criteria based on freely or peak flowing traffic

2) L10 (18 hrs) represents the noise level which is exceeded 10% of the time over 18 hrs.

3) Noise level measured at a distance of one meter from the building facade

SAUDI ARABIAN OIL COMPANY GENERAL INSTRUCTION MANUAL REQUIREMENTS

1Saudi Aramco General Instruction Manual 2.104Offshore Oil Spill Reporting

All leaks and/or spills shall be immediately reported regardless of size or potential

impact. The level of Management notification, Oil Spill Response Team activation and cleanup response initiation shall be decided by the respective area Regional Oil Spill Response Coordinator in consultation with the Global Oil Spill Response Director

(GOSRD), as it may deem necessary.All leaks and spills must be reported in order to:

Protect environmentally sensitive areas and vital Saudi Aramco/Government Facilities. Initiate action to contain, correct and cleanup leaks and spills. Investigate the cause of a spill and to take the corrective action to prevent reoccurrence of similar incidents. Provide information, which can serve as the basis It is committed to the prevention of harmful effects of oil pollution to the offshore and onshore environment in all areas of its operations.All operating procedures, employees training and technical applications are aimed at preventing and/or

minimizing the accidental leak and/or spillage of liquid hydrocarbon substance.All precautions are taken to prevent and/or minimize the accidental leak and/or spillage. Contractor

2Saudi Aramco General Instruction Manual2.104Offshore Oil Spill InvestigationAll leaks and/or spills shall be investigated. The investigation shall be carried out in a

professional manner to the point that a report shall be developed indicating the reason for the leak or spill and the actions taken to mitigate any damages as a consequence of the leak or spill. It is of paramount importance that the investigative report documents any and all failures of procedures, materials and/or omissions of actions of individuals in order to prevent

reoccurrence.Offshore Oil Spill Reporting program is established including the specified items. Contractor

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Saudi Aramco General Instruction Manual2.400Offshore Oil Contingency Plan Under Normal Operations Condition Oil Spill Committees Responsibilities are to:Ensure that adequate and effective oil spill prevention and response plans are in place

to avoid or minimize, the environment loss or damage the Company's exposure, in the case of an oil spill. Develop a public information strategy for implementation in the event of an oil spill to

help safeguard the Company's local and international image, with the public, with

governments, and with its business partners.Saudi Aramco is committed to the prevention of oil releases due to the normal operations of Saudi Aramco facilities to either the land or waters of Saudi Arabia.

Offshore Oil Contingency Plan is carried out including the specified items.

4Saudi Aramco General Instruction Manual2.401Inland Oil Spill ResponseAll oil spills/leaks require immediate response because they pose a threat to human life, property and the environment. Response activities will be initiated to protect facilities and the environment and shall continue until it is determined that the threat is eliminated. The protection of human life is the first priority and primary concern during all phases of

an oil spill response operation. At any time during a spill incident, the initial overriding

concern shall be the safety of the public and all personnel who are affected, or may

potentially be affected, by the oil release.Protecting vital Saudi Arab government and Saudi Aramco facilities, such as major

desalinization or power plants, is the second priority. These facilities affect the health,

safety, and economy of a large segment of the people in Saudi Arabia.Saudi Aramco is committed to the prevention of oil releases that may result from Saudi Aramco operations to either the land or waters of Saudi Arabia.Inland Oil Spill Response is established including the specified items.

5Saudi Aramco General Instruction Manual2.714Environmental Protection Policy ImplementationThe Company will assure that its operations do not create undue risks to the environment

or public health, and will conduct its operations with full concern for the protection of the land, air, and water from harmful pollution. The Company will promote environmentally

sound waste disposal practices and cost effective waste minimization through source reduction, reuse, and recycling.It is the responsibility of each organization to assure that its facilities are designed and

operated in compliance with the corporate Environmental Protection Policy and that they

do not present unnecessary risks to the environment or public health.Ensure that their facilities are operated and maintained in accordance with applicable

Government and Company environmental and public health policies and standards.

Environmental Protection Department can be contacted for a current list of pertinent

policies and standards.All operations are conducted with full concern for the protection of the land, air and water from harmful pollution. Environmentally sound waste disposal practices and cost effective waste minimization through source reduction, reuse and recycling are promotedFacilities are designed and operated in compliance with the corporate Environmental Protection Policy.In all its activities, the Company meets the standards specified by the Kingdoms environmental regulations. The Company cooperate and participate with Government and industry, as appropriate, in the development of cost effective environmental control programs and regulations.

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5Saudi Aramco General Instruction Manual2.714Environmental Protection Policy ImplementationImplement environmental monitoring programs needed to demonstrate their compliance with pertinent policies, GIs, and standards.Prepare action plans to describe and provide a time-frame for the resolution of any

findings reported by EPA surveys, and submit such plans to Environmental

Protection Department within 30 days from the receipt of the EPA final report.

Environmental monitoring programs are implemented to demonstrate their compliance with pertinent policies, GIs and standards.

6Saudi Aramco General Instruction Manual 430.001Waste ManagementWaste management requirements: Air Emissions, asbestos, chemicals, hydrocarbon product waste, hydrotest water, medical waste, oily waste, Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), pyrophoric waste, radioactive waste, trash& construction debris, wastewater.Waste management system is established and wastes generated within the project site are disposed of at appropriate facility approved by the Saudi Aramco.

6Saudi Aramco General Instruction Manual430.001Responsibilities of Waste GeneratorsContracts for treatment, transportation and disposal of Industrial and Hazardous wastes shall be separate from all other general service contracts. All contracts for waste disposal shall be prepared by the waste generator, in conjunction with the Contracting Department, reviewed by EPD and procured by the Contracting Department (for long form contracts) or waste generator according to established Saudi Aramco Contracting Manual Policies and Procedures.Waste generators shall contact EPD to obtain a list of all approved company and private

contractors disposal facilities, (e.g. incinerators, landfarms, weathering areas, etc.).

All wastes generated within the project site are disposed of at appropriate facility approved by the Saudi Aramco.

7Saudi Aramco General Instruction Manual150.001Hazardous Materials CommunicationThe HAZCOM Program provides a comprehensive system for the communication of chemical hazards to

facility management and employees throughout Saudi Aramco. This objective is achieved through the

interconnected use of employee training or Chemical Hazard Awareness Training, along with Chemical Hazard Bulletins, MSDSs and Responsibilities and establishes, measures are assigned for safe handling practices and procedures for hazardous materials at all company facilities.

7Saudi Aramco General Instruction Manual150.001Hazardous Materials Communication

HAZCOM labelling to provide

employees with the information needed on how to work with hazardous materials in a

safe manner. The hazardous materials are identified through the Chemical Risk Assessment process and detailed in the site Written HAZCOM Program.Chemical Hazard Bulletins shall be provided for all Saudi Aramco Hazardous Materials, and include Hazard Ratings for the areas of Health, Flammability, and Reactivity. MSDSs not older than 5 years shall be available for any materials that do not have a Chemical Hazard Bulletin. The CRA shall include a complete chemical inventory, identification of chemical products, inspection of storage and usage conditions, methods of transfer & handling, risk characterization, and control measures necessary to minimize risks and potential adverse effects on employees and property.Employees are trained with Toolbox Meetings according to the information how to work with hazardous materials in a safe manner.MSDS files and labels are provided for Hazardous Materials including process, chemicals, products, test substances and other hazardous materials leaving the proponent facility.Exempt from the labelling requirement are laboratory reagents, medicinal packages and small containers such as aerosols that are adequately labelled by the manufacturer.

8Saudi Aramco Engineering StandardsSAES A-103

Discharges to the Marine EnvironmentRegional and international protocols:

-Protocol concerning Marine Pollution resulting from Exploration and Exploitation of the Continental Shelf", Regional Organization for the Protection of the Marine Environment, 1989 (ROPME)-International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution form Ships, 1973 as modified by the Protocol of 1978 and six Annexes relating thereto,

International Maritime Organizations Marine Pollution Convention, MARPOL

73/78.-United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea" (see Article 145 Protection of the Marine Environment)Regional Convention for the Conservation of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden

(PERSGA) (also known s the Jeddah Convention), 1992.Discharge of hazardous materials, oil, untreated shipboard effluent, wastes, ballast sludge from ships is prohibited.

All wastes generated by marine activities are disposed of at appropriate facility approved by the Saudi Aramco.


9Saudi Aramco Sanitary CodeSASC-S 02 5.1.5Sanitary Wastewater and Sewerage SystemsThe Table 3 limits do not apply to wastewater treatment systems which discharge to properly designed, lined evaporation ponds and to onsite wastewater treatment systems. All exceptions to Table 3 requirements must receive approval from the Manager, EPD.Generated sanitary wastewaters are discharged to properly designed , lined evaporation ponds approved by Saudi Aramco.


10Saudi Aramco Sanitary CodeSASC- S 02 5.2Sanitary Wastewater and Sewerage SystemsAnalysis will be based upon proximity to recreational waters or shellfish beds, quantity and

quality of effluent to be discharged, depth of receiving waters, and distance from shoreline.These regulations apply to all installations discharging sanitary wastewater effluent into marine environments. Sanitary wastewater discharges shall be in accordance with the

requirements of Table 3 and SAES-A-103, Marine Wastewater Discharge Standard and the

most recent MEPA Environmental Protection Standards, and/or Standards of the Royal Commission.There is no discharge of sanitary wastewaters to sea.

11Saudi Aramco Sanitary CodeSASC- S 02 Sanitary Wastewater and Sewerage Systems

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9.1.1 9.1.2 Sanitary Wastewater and Sewerage SystemsContracts for treatment, transportation and disposal of sanitary and industrial

wastewater shall be separate from all other general service contracts. All contracts for wastewater disposal shall be prepared by the waste generator, in conjunction with the Contracting Department, reviewed by EPD and procured by the Contracting Department (for long form contracts) or waste generator according to established Saudi Aramco Contracting Manual Policies and Procedures.Waste generators shall contact EPD to obtain a list of all approved company and private contractors wastewater disposal facilities (e.g. wastewater treatment plants, evaporation ponds, incinerators, landfarms, weathering areas etc.)

All contracts for wastewater disposal are prepared according to the Saudi Aramco requirements.

13Saudi Aramco Sanitary CodeSASC- S 03Solid Waste ManagementRequired records for sites:

EPD may require such records and reports as are considered to be reasonably necessary to ensure compliance with this code section.

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4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4

Solid Waste Management Waste manifests specified by GI 430.001 must be retained at the waste disposal /treatment facility for inspection by EPD

An operating record stating the quantity of each waste delivery must be maintained by every incineration plant and waste treatment facility. Combustion conditions, waste analyses, monitoring and testing carried out must be logged daily.Records must be available for inspection by EPD. Waste management plan and procedures are prepared.

There is no incineration plant activity regarding to site facilities.

Records are available for inspection by EPD.


17.1Solid Waste ManagementControl of nuisances and health hazards:

Blowing debris shall be controlled such that the entire disposal site is free of litter.

Any condition that could promote the transmission of disease to man or animals shall be controlled. Protection and conservation of the air, water and land environment over, on, under and around disposal site shall be emphasized. This shall include prevention, control and treatment of discharges, emissions and other factors which could degrade the environment or create a public health hazard /nuisance.Blowing debris are controlled that the entire disposal site is free of litter. The transmission of disease to man or animals is controlled.


15Saudi Aramco Sanitary CodeSASC-S 09

2Marine VesselsIt is the duty of the Marine Department to inform the Manager, Environmental Protection Department (EPD) of any newly hired, purchased or constructed vessel prior to its entering service with the Marine Department.EPD shall routinely inspect all vessels and provide a written report to the Marine Department Samples will be taken of water, ice, ingredients, beverages and food as necessary to monitor environmental health aspects aboard the vessel.

The Marine Department shall provide EPD written summaries of corrective actions taken for any deficiency noted on inspection reports.The Marine Department shall ensure that all food served aboard the vessel are from Saudi Aramco approved sources.

The master or his designate shall make daily inspections of the galley, washrooms and accommodation.

STFA Port Captain is the authorized personnel to inform the Environmental Protection Department of any newly hired, purchased or constructed vessel prior to its entering service with the Marine Department.All vessels are inspected routinely by client, written summaries of corrective actions taken for any deficiency noted on inspection reports are submitted to client officially.

All food served aboard the vessel are from Saudi Aramco approved sources.

Daily inspections of the galley, washrooms and accommodation are done by the master or his designate.


4Marine VesselsWaste Management: Pollution prevention and the management of both liquid and solid wastes aboard vessels shall comply with the requirements of IMO MARPOL 73/78

Discharge of sewage into the sea is prohibited except when:

-The ship is discharging comminuted and disinfected sewage using a system approved by the Administration pursuant to IMO regulations, at a distance of more than 4 nautical miles from the nearest land; or- The ship is discharging raw sewage at a distance of more than 12 nautical miles from the

nearest land; or- The ship has in operation an approved sewage treatment plant (STP) which has been

certified by the Administration pursuant to IMO regulations; and carries a valid International

Sewage Pollution Prevention Certificate (1973); and the sewage effluent does not produce visible floating solids in, nor cause discoloration of the surrounding water.Discharge of both liquid and solid wastes from ships to sea is prohibited.

All wastes generated by marine activities are disposed at the appropriate facility approved by the Saudi Aramco.

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SMC - Env. Legal and Other Requirements Assesment & Follow-up