6.1
Site Inspections were
carried out on a weekly basis to monitor the implementation of proper
environmental pollution control and mitigation measures for the Project. In the
reporting month, 5 site inspections were carried out on 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
April 2008. The detail findings of the landscape and visual audits in the
reporting month are presented separately in Section 5. The environmental site
inspection summaries are attached in Appendix K. Particular observations are
described below.
Air Quality
6.2
No adverse
observation was identified in the reporting month.
Noise
6.3
No adverse observation was
identified in the reporting month.
Water Quality
6.4
No adverse observation was
identified in the reporting month.
Chemical and Waste Management
6.5
Oil stain was found under a
drill rig at Row K. The Contractor was reminded to clear the oil stain and
provide a drip tray.
6.6
A few chemical containers
at Row M were placed on ground without drip tray. The Contractor was reminded
to provide drip tray to all chemicals on site.
6.7
One oil container at Row D
was placed on ground without a drip tray. The Contractor was advised to provide
drip tray to all chemicals on site.
6.8
Stockpile of C&D waste
was found at Row E. The Contractor was reminded to clear the C&D waste
off-site regularly.
Ecology
6.9
V001 to V013 were found to
be in good condition during the monitoring visits, nevertheless, plastic
fencings supported by strong poles were recommended to demarcate plant
locations clearly to prevent tipping and entry of personnel in order to avoid
damage to the plants.
Landscape and Visual
6.10
The Contractor was advised
that retained trees should be properly protected before installation of scaffolding
at PT3. Immediate action had been undertaken by the Contractor and status /
condition was to be followed up.
Assessment of
Environmental Monitoring Results
6.11
All monitoring results were
audited against the Action / Limit levels and any exceedance
would be validated and issued when necessary.
6.12
The monitoring results in
the reporting period were comparable with the EIA predictions. Detailed
discussions are given in Section 2 and 3.
Advice on the Solid
and Liquid Waste Management Status
6.13
The Contractor is registered
as a chemical waste producer for this Project. The Chemical Waste Storage Area
located at the Contractor’s site office area was properly maintained in the
reporting month.
6.14
No waste disposal was made
in the reporting month. Most of the C&D waste generated was reused on site.
Environmental
Licenses and Permits
6.15
The environmental licenses
and permits for this Project and valid in the reporting month is summarized in Table
6.1.
Table 6.1 Summary
of Environmental Licensing and Permit Status
|
Description |
Permit No. |
Valid Period |
Remarks |
|
|
From |
To |
|||
|
Environmental Permit |
EP-235/2005/B |
23/11/07 |
-- |
- Installation of about 700 nos. of soil nails and about 60 nos. of
raking drains in the natural terrain; - Rock slope stabilisation works at upper
portion of the natural terrain; and - Other associated works. |
|
Registration as a Chemical
Waste Producer |
5213-141-C3250-02 |
13/12/06 |
-- |
Spent lubricating oil and
mineral oil |
|
Effluent Discharge
License |
EP880/W10/XX0261 |
07/11/06 |
31/12/11 |
-- |
|
Notification of
Constriction Work under APCO (Construction Dust) |
001012125 |
18/07/06 |
17/07/08 |
-- |
Implementation
Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures
6.16
In response to the site
audit findings, the Contractor carried out corrective actions.
6.17
A summary of the
Implementation Schedule of Mitigation Measures (EMIS) is presented in Appendix C.
Most of the necessary mitigation measures were implemented properly.
Summary of Exceedances of the Environmental Quality Performance Limit
6.18
All 1-hour TSP, 24-hour TSP
and noise monitoring results complied with the Action / Limit levels.
6.19
No exceedance
was recorded in the reporting month.
Summary of Complaints,
Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions
6.20
The Environmental Complaint
Handling Procedure is annexed in Figure 6.1.
6.21
No
environmental complaint, notification of summons and successful prosecutions
was received in the reporting month.