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This EM&A Monthly Report Template provides protocol statements to be included for air quality / noise level / water quality impact monitoring, landscape & visual, and environmental site inspections.  All RED TEXT (including body text and headers) would be Project Specific and respective PMs MUST revise accordingly.  Instructions to update particular items are shown as hidden BLUE TEXT, all PMs should read and input to respective sections in the Report accordingly.  The Front Page (Cover) of this Template shall use the latest version in M:\Data\Template\Submission Checking Record.doc.

[INCLUDE LAB WATER QUALITY TESTING QC RESULTS FOR THE REPORTING MONTH IN APPENDIX L]

5.                ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INSPECTION

 

Site Inspections

 

5.1               Site inspection was carried out on a weekly basis to monitor the timely implementation of proper environmental pollution control and mitigation measures for the Project. In the month, four site inspections were carried out. The summary of weekly environmental site inspections observations and environmental site inspection checklists are attached in Appendix H[INCLUDE SITE INSPECTION RECORDS IN APPENDIX H]HHHHHH.

 

Review of Environmental Monitoring Procedures

 

5.2               The monitoring works conducted by the Environmental Team were inspected regularly. Observations have been recorded for the monitoring works as follows:

 

Air Quality Monitoring

·         The monitoring team recorded the observations around the monitoring stations within and outside of the construction site.

·         The monitoring team recorded the temperature and general weather condition on the monitoring day.

 

Noise Monitoring

·         The monitoring team recorded the observations around the monitoring stations, which might affect the results.

·         Major noise sources were identified and recorded.

 

Advice on Waste Management Status

 

5.3               The actual quantities of uncontaminated sediment, contaminated sediment, inert C&D materials and C&D wastes generated by activities of the Project in the month are provided in Table 5.1. Trip ticket system was implemented for all offsite waste disposal.

 

Table 5.1          Summary of Waste Disposal in The Month

 

Type of Waste Material

Disposed Quantity

Destination

Uncontaminated sediments

Nil

Not Applicable

Contaminated sediments

Nil

Not Applicable

Inert C&D materials

1,395m3

Tuen Mun Area 38

Non-inert C&D waste

Metals

90.73kg

Recycling companies

Paper/cardboard packaging

Nil

Not Applicable

Plastics

Nil

Not Applicable

Chemical waste

Nil

Not Applicable

Others, e.g. general refuse

135m3

WENT Landfill

[INPUT SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL QUANTITIES & DESTINATIONS WITH CONTRACTOR’S WASTE DISPOSAL INFORMATION IN REPORTING MONTH]

 

Status Environmental Licences and Permits

[INCLUDE ANY NEW LICENSE & PERMIT INFORMATION IN REPORTING MONTH]

5.4               The status of all permits/licences obtained/in-use in the month is summarised in Appendix I. [INCLUDE ALL LICENSE & PERMIT INFORMATION IN APPENDIX M]

 

Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures

 

5.5               An updated summary of the Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule (EMIS) is presented in Appendix J.

 

5.6               [INCLUDE EMIS FOR REPORTING MONTH IN APPENDIX I] During the weekly site inspection conducted by the Environmental Team in the month, the following observations and recommendations were made.

 

Resource Management [INCLUDE AIR QUALITY SITE OBSERVATIONS IN REPORTING MONTH, SOME TYPICAL EXAMPLES SHOWN BELOW FOR REFERENCE]

 

·         No observations and recommendations were made during the weekly site inspections in the month.

 

 [REVISE STATEMENT TO REPORT ON CONTRACTOR’S IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF MITIGATION MEASURES]

Material Storage/Spillage/Leakage [INCLUDE AIR QUALITY SITE OBSERVATIONS IN REPORTING MONTH, SOME TYPICAL EXAMPLES SHOWN BELOW FOR REFERENCE]

 

·         Excess C&D material was found at C143 and TTA3. Untidy condition was found on deck at Grid 3-4 and sand was found on carriageway at TTAW12 & TTA2. The Contractor was reminded to clear the sand and improve housekeeping.

·         Oil stains were found on deck at Grid8 (Eastbound) and Grid 4 (Westbound). The Contractor was reminded to clear the oil stain.

·         Sand was found runoff onto the carriageway at the site entrance of FR17. The Contractor was reminded to clear the sand immediately.

 

Waste Management [INCLUDE AIR QUALITY SITE OBSERVATIONS IN REPORTING MONTH, SOME TYPICAL EXAMPLES SHOWN BELOW FOR REFERENCE]

 

·         Broken branches and leaves were found inside the catchpit at TTA3. The Contractor was reminded to properly maintain the drainage system.

·         Overflow of refuse collecting skip at Grid 9, Chainage 2200 and Siu Lam roundabout. The Contractor was reminded to clear the waste off site regularly.

 

Water Pollution [INCLUDE AIR QUALITY SITE OBSERVATIONS IN REPORTING MONTH, SOME TYPICAL EXAMPLES SHOWN BELOW FOR REFERENCE]

 

·         Deadleaves were found inside the u-channel and sand was found inside the catchpit at TTA3. The Contractor was reminded to properly maintain the drainage system.

·         Rubbish was found inside u-channel at FR17. The Contractor was reminded to properly maintain the drainage system.

 

Air Emissions [INCLUDE AIR QUALITY SITE OBSERVATIONS IN REPORTING MONTH, SOME TYPICAL EXAMPLES SHOWN BELOW FOR REFERENCE]

 

·         Exposed slope at Slope C6 and stockpile of cement (>20 bags) were found uncovered. The Contractor was reminded to provide cover to the slope and the stockpile.

·         Dry and dusty condition was found at the unpaved area near Gate 2 and Siu Lam roundabout. Mud trails were found at the site entrances at Gate 1 and F17. The Contractor was reminded to provide dust suppression measures and wheel-washing facility on site.

·         Fugitive dust was observed during vehicles movement at the site entrance of Siu Lam roundabout. The Contractor was reminded to provide water spraying at unpaved / dusty area.

·         Mud trails were found outside site exit of TTAW13 and Gate 1. Fugitive dust was observed during vehicles movement on deck. Saw dust was found on ground at Grid 3. The Contractor was reminded to provide dust suppression measures.

·         Some uncovered stockpile were found near Gate 1. Concrete breaking was observed without water spraying at Grid 1. The Contractor was reminded to provide cover to the stockpiles and provide water spraying to dusty operation.

 

Noise/Vibration [INCLUDE AIR QUALITY SITE OBSERVATIONS IN REPORTING MONTH, SOME TYPICAL EXAMPLES SHOWN BELOW FOR REFERENCE]

 

·         No observations and recommendations were made during the weekly site inspections in the month.

 

Abnormal/Emergency [INCLUDE AIR QUALITY SITE OBSERVATIONS IN REPORTING MONTH, SOME TYPICAL EXAMPLES SHOWN BELOW FOR REFERENCE]

 

·         No observations and recommendations were made during the weekly site inspections in the month.

 

 

 

Miscellaneous

 [INCLUDE AIR QUALITY SITE OBSERVATIONS IN REPORTING MONTH, SOME TYPICAL EXAMPLES SHOWN BELOW FOR REFERENCE]

·         Stagnant water was found at Chainage 2100. Grouting Slurry was found at Grid 3 on deck. The Contractor was reminded to improve housekeeping on site.

·         Muddy water was found near the site entrance of C6. The Contractor was reminded to clear the muddy water.

 

Summary of Exceedances of Environmental Quality Performance Limit

 

5.7               The Event and Action Plans for air quality and noise are presented in Appendix K.

 

5.8               No exceedance of impact 1-hour and 24-hour TSP and noise monitoring was recorded in the reporting month.

 

Summary of Environmental Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

 

5.9               Figure 5.1 presents the environmental complaint flow diagram of the Project.

 

5.10            No environmental complaint, notification of summons and successful prosecution was received in the reporting month.