ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT ORDINANCE (CAP 499), SECTION 5 (7)
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT STUDY BRIEF NO. ESB-136/2005
PROJECT TITLE: MAIN ARENA OF THE 2008 OLYMPIC EQUESTRIAN EVENT
(hereinafter known as the “Project”)
NAME OF APPLICANT: HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB
(hereinafter known as the "Applicant")
1. BACKGROUND
1.1 An application (No. ESB-136/2005) for an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study brief under Section 5(1) of the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO) was submitted by the Applicant on 17 October 2005 with a Project Profile (No. PP-266/2005) (hereinafter known as the “Project Profile”).
1.2 The Project involves the construction, operation and reinstatement of facilities for “The 2008 Olympic Equestrian Event”, as defined in the Project Profile. Key elements of the Project are as follows: –
(i) logistic compound, food & merchandise, spectator entry & broadcast compound;
(ii) main arena for 20,000 spectators;
(iii) stables; and
(iv) warm up, dressage training and holding arenas.
1.3 During the Olympic Event, the facilities will be operational for one month with all competition events to be held over a period of approximately 14 days and followed by the Paralympic Competition to be staged over the next few days.
1.4 The construction will be carried out by phases so that the key facilities will be open in time for the events with temporary facilities being reinstated after the Paralympic Event as outlined in Table 2.1 of the Project Profile. The summary of temporary facilities to be provided is stated in Table 1.1 of the Project Profile. The location plan and tentative layout plan for the Project are shown in Figure 1 and 2 of the Appendix A respectively.
1.5 The Project is classified as a designated project (DP) under Item O.7 Part I of Schedule 2 of the EIAO i.e. “An outdoor sporting facility with a capacity to accommodate more than 10,000 persons.”
1.6 Pursuant to Section 5(7)(a) of the EIAO, the Director of Environmental Protection (the Director) issues this EIA study brief to the Applicant to carry out an EIA study.
1.7 The purpose of this EIA study is to provide information on the nature and extent of environmental impacts arising from the construction, operation and reinstatement of the proposed DP and related activities taking place concurrently. This information will contribute to decisions by the Director on: -
(i) the overall acceptability of all adverse environmental consequences that are likely to arise as a result of the Project;
(ii) the conditions and requirements for the detailed design, construction, operation and reinstatement of the Project to mitigate against adverse environmental consequences wherever practicable; and
(iii) the acceptability of residual impacts after the proposed mitigation measures are implemented.
2. OBJECTIVES OF THE EIA STUDY
2.1 The objectives of the EIA study are as follows:-
(i) to describe the Project and the associated works together with the requirements for carrying out the Project;
(ii) to identify and describe elements of community and environment to be affected by the Project and/or to cause adverse impacts to the Project, including both the natural and man-made environment and the associated environmental constraints;
(iii) to consider alternatives where necessary, as detailed in Section 3.3 below, with a view to avoiding and minimizing the potential environmental impacts, in particular, on sensitive receivers affected by the Project; to compare the environmental benefits and dis-benefits of each of the different options; to provide reasons for selecting the preferred option(s) and to describe the part played by environmental factors in the selection;
(iv) to identify and quantify the emission sources and determine the significance of their impacts on sensitive receivers and potential affected uses;
(v) to identify and quantify any potential losses or damages to flora, fauna and natural habitats;
(vi) to identify and quantify any potential landscape and visual impacts and to propose measures to mitigate these impacts;
(vii) to propose mitigation measures so as to minimize pollution, environmental disturbance and nuisance during construction, operation and reinstatement of the Project;
(viii) to investigate the feasibility, practicability, effectiveness and implications of the proposed mitigation measures;
(ix) to identify, predict and evaluate the residual (i.e. after practicable mitigation) environmental impacts and the cumulative effects expected to arise during the construction, operation and reinstatement of the Project in relation to the sensitive receivers and the potential affected uses;
(x) to identify, assess and specify methods, measures and standards, to be included in the detailed design, construction, operation and reinstatement of the Project which are necessary to mitigate these environmental impacts and cumulative effects and reduce them to acceptable levels;
(xi) to investigate the extent of the secondary environmental impacts that may arise from the proposed mitigation measures and to identify constraints associated with the mitigation measures recommended in the EIA study, as well as the provision of any necessary modification; and
(xii) to design and specify the environmental monitoring and audit requirements and environmental management requirements to ensure the implementation and the effectiveness of the environmental protection and pollution control measures adopted.
3. DETAILED REQUIREMENTS OF THE EIA STUDY
3.1 The Purpose
The purpose of this EIA study brief is to scope the key issues of the EIA study and to specify the environmental issues required to be reviewed and assessed in the EIA report. The Applicant has to demonstrate in the EIA report that the criteria in the relevant sections of the Technical Memorandum on Environmental Impact Assessment Process of the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (hereinafter referred to as the TM), are fully complied with.
3.2 The Scope
The scope of this EIA study shall cover the Project mentioned in Section 1.2 above. The EIA study shall address the likely key issues described below, and together with any other key issues identified during the course of the EIA study : -
(i) the potential air quality impact arising from the construction, operation and reinstatement of the Project;
(ii) the potential noise impact arising from the construction, operation and reinstatement of the Project in particular crowd noise impact and public address (PA) system broadcast on nearby sensitive receivers in its surrounding environment with special focus on the nature of the event;
(iii) the potential sewerage and water quality impacts due to construction, operation and reinstatement of the Project;
(iv) the potential impacts of various types of waste to be generated from the construction and operation of the Project, and
(v) the potential landscape and visual impacts caused by the modification of the venues during construction, operation and reinstatement stages, in particular the potential landscape impact caused by the loss of trees and the potential visual impacts by the proposed structures and glare from the proposed lighting system on nearby sensitive receivers.
3.3 Consideration of Alternative Location, Layout and Construction Methods
3.3.1 Consideration of Alternative Locations
A comparison of the environmental benefits and dis-benefits of the possible options for alternative locations, shall be made with a view to avoid adverse environmental effects to the maximum practicable extent.
3.3.2 Consideration of Alternative Project Layout
The Applicant shall evaluate with reasons whether the tentative layout plan as presented in Figure 1.2 of the Project Profile would avoid adverse environmental effects to the maximum practicable extent.
3.3.3 Consideration of Alternative Construction Methods and Sequences of Works
The Applicant shall explore alternative construction methods and sequences of works for the Project, taking into consideration the combined effect with respect to the severity and duration of the construction impacts to the affected sensitive receivers, with a view to avoiding prolonged adverse environmental impacts to the maximum practicable extent. A comparison of environmental benefits and dis-benefits of applying different construction methods and sequence of works shall be made with a view to recommending the preferred option to avoid adverse on-site and off-site environmental impact.
3.3.4 Selection of Preferred Scenario
Taking into consideration the findings of Sections 3.3.1 to 3.3.3 above, the Applicant shall provide justifications and recommend the adoption of the preferred location selection and construction method that will avoid or minimize adverse environmental effects arising from the Project, and adequately describe the part that environmental factors played in arriving at the final selection.
3.4 Technical Requirements
The Applicant shall conduct the EIA study to address all environmental aspects as described in the scope as set out above. The assessment shall be based on the best and latest information available during the course of the EIA Study. The EIA study shall include the following technical requirements on specific impacts.
3.4.1 Air Quality Impact
3.4.1.1 The Applicant shall follow the criteria and guidelines for evaluating and assessing air quality impact as stated in Section 1 of Annex 4 and Annex 12 of the TM respectively. The assessment shall be based on the best available information at the time of the assessment.
3.4.1.2 Determination of Assessment Area
The study area for air quality impact assessment shall generally be defined by a distance of 500 m from the boundary of the Project, and it shall be extended to include major emission sources, if any, that may have a bearing on the environmental acceptability of the Project. The assessment should include but not limited to the existing, planned and committed sensitive receivers within the study area.
3.4.1.3 The air quality impact assessment shall include the following:-
(i) Background and Analysis of Activities
(a) To provide background air quality levels in the assessment area and background information relating to air quality issues relevant to the Project.
(b) To give an account, where appropriate, of the consideration that had been taken into consideration in the planning of the Project to abate the air pollution impact. That is, the Applicant shall consider alternative construction methods/phasing programmes and alternative modes of operation to minimize the constructional and operational air quality impact respectively.
(ii) Identification of ASRs and Examination of Emission/Dispersion Characteristics
(a) To identify and describe representative existing and planned/committed air sensitive receivers (ASRs) that would likely be affected by the Project, including those earmarked on the relevant Outline Zoning Plans, Development Permission Area Plans, Outline Development Plans and Layout Plans and other relevant published land use plans. The Applicant shall select the assessment points of the identified ASRs such that they represent the worst impact point of these ASRs. A map clearly showing the location and a description such as the name of the buildings, the uses and height of the selected assessment points shall be given. The separation distances of these ASRs from the nearest emission sources shall also be given.
(b) To provide an exhaustive list of air pollutant emission sources, including any nearby emission sources which are likely to have impact on the Project. Examples of constructional stage emission sources include stock piling; while those of operational stage emission sources include, odour from the existing and new stables, vehicular emissions. The validity of the assumptions and the magnitude/frequency of the activities shall be agreed with the relevant government department/authorities.
(iii) Construction Air Quality Impact
The Applicant shall follow the requirements of the Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation in dust control to ensure construction dust impacts are controlled within the relevant standards as stipulated in Section 1 of Annex 4 of the TM. The constructional/reinstatement stages assessment shall take into account the impact from any other concurrent construction project(s). A monitoring and audit program for the construction and reinstatement phases shall be devised to verify the effectiveness of the control measures proposed so as to ensure proper construction dust control.
(iv) Operational Air Quality Impact
The Applicant shall assess the expected air pollutant impact at the identified ASRs. Assessment for the expected air pollutant impact shall be based on an assumed reasonably worst case scenario under normal operating conditions. The evaluation shall be based on the information in the Section 3.4.1.3 (i) (a) and (b) as well as the emission sources identified in Section 3.4.1.3 (ii) (b) above. If the assessment indicates any of these emissions likely to exceed the recommended limits in the TM at the ASRs, a quantitative impacts evaluation following the requirements in Appendix B shall be carried out.
(v) Mitigating Measures for Non-Compliance
The Applicant shall propose remedies and mitigating measures where the predicted air quality impact exceeds the criteria set in Section 1 of Annex 4 in the TM and assess the associated residual impacts.
3.4.2 Noise Impact
3.4.2.1 The Applicant shall follow the criteria and guidelines for evaluating and assessing noise impact as stated in Annexes 5 and 13 of the TM.
3.4.2.2 The noise impact assessment shall include the following: -
(i) Determination of Assessment Area
The study area for the noise impact assessment shall generally include all areas within 300m from the project boundary and include Noise Sensitive Receivers as shown in Figures 4.2 of the Project Profile with consideration to be given to extend the area to include areas that may be potentially affected by the Project. Subject to the agreement of the Director, the assessment area could be reduced accordingly if the closest noise sensitive receivers within 300 metre of the outer project limit are able to provide acoustic shielding to those receivers at further distance behind.
(ii) Provision of Background Information and Existing Noise Levels
The Applicant shall provide existing noise levels and background information relevant to noise issue of the Project. The Applicant may refer to any completed or ongoing EIA and environmental studies to identify the background information.
(iii) Identification of Noise Sensitive Receivers
(a) The Applicant shall refer to Annex 13 of the TM when identifying the noise sensitive receivers (NSRs). The NSRs shall include all existing NSRs and all planned/committed noise sensitive developments and uses earmarked on the relevant Outline Zoning Plans, Outline Development Plans and Layout Plans and other relevant published land use plans. Photographs of the existing NSRs shall be appended to the EIA report.
(b) The Applicant shall select assessment points to represent all identified NSRs for carrying out quantitative noise assessment described below. The assessment points shall be agreed with the Director prior to the quantitative noise assessment. A map showing the location and description such as name of building, use, and floors of each and every selected assessment point shall be given. For planned noise sensitive land uses without committed site layouts, the Applicant shall use the relevant planning parameters to work out site layouts for operational noise assessment purpose.
(iv) Provision of an Emission Inventory of the Noise Sources
The Applicant shall provide an inventory of noise sources including representative construction equipment for construction noise assessment (including reinstatement phase of the Project), fixed plant noise sources, crowd noise sources, and entertainment noise sources, as appropriate for operation noise assessment.
(v) Construction Noise Assessment (Including Reinstatement Phase of the Project)
(a) The Applicant shall carry out an assessment of noise impact from construction and reinstatement (excluding percussive piling) of the Project during day time, i.e. 7 am to 7 pm, on weekdays other than general holidays in accordance with the methodology stipulated in Paragraphs 5.3 and 5.4 of Annex 13 of the TM. The criteria in Table 1B of Annex 5 of the TM shall be adopted in the assessment.
(b) The assessment shall cover the cumulative noise impacts due to the construction/reinstatement works of the Project and any other relevant concurrent projects identified during the course of the assessment.
(c) If the unmitigated construction noise levels are found exceeding the relevant criteria, the Applicant shall propose practicable direct mitigation measures (including movable barriers, enclosures, quieter alternative methods, re-scheduling and restricting hours of operation of noisy task) particularly at the open-cut area(s) and the tunnel portal(s) to minimize the impact. If the mitigated noise levels still exceed the relevant criteria, the duration of the noise emission exceeding the regulated limit shall be given.
(d) In case the Applicant would like to evaluate whether construction/ reinstatement works in restricted hours as defined under the Noise Control Ordinance (NCO) are feasible or not in the context of programming construction works, reference should be made to the relevant technical memoranda issued under the NCO. Regardless of the results of the construction noise impact assessment for restricted hours, the Noise Control Authority will process the Construction Noise Permit (CNP) application, if necessary, based on the NCO, the relevant technical memoranda issued under the NCO, and the contemporary conditions/ situations. This aspect should be explicitly stated in the noise chapter and the conclusions and recommendations chapter in the EIA report.
(vi) Operational Noise Assessment on Fixed Noise Sources
(a) Fixed Noise Sources
The Applicant shall identify any fixed noise sources within the study area including PA system, crowd noise and all noisy activities within the Project. The following assessment requirements shall be followed.
(b) Assessment of Fixed Source Noise Levels
The Applicant shall calculate the expected noise using standard acoustics principles. Calculations for the expected noise shall be based on assumed plant inventories and utilization schedule for the worst case scenario. The Applicant shall calculate the noise levels taking into account the correction of tonality, impulsiveness and intermittency in accordance with the Technical Memorandum for the Assessment of Noise from Places other than Domestic Premises, Public Places or Construction Sites.
(c) Presentation of Noise Levels
The Applicant shall present the existing and future noise levels in Leq (30 min) at the NSRs at various representative floor levels (in mPD) on tables and plans of suitable scale.
A quantitative assessment at the NSRs for the proposed fixed noise source(s) shall be carried out and compared against the criteria set out in Table 1A of Annex 5 of the TM.
(d) Proposals for Noise Mitigation Measures
The Applicant shall propose direct technical remedies within the project limits in all situations where the predicted noise level exceeds the criteria set out in Table 1A of Annex 5 of the TM to protect the affected NSRs.
(vii) Assessment of Side Effects and Constraints
The Applicant shall identify and assess any side effect and propose means to minimize identified side effects. The Applicant shall also resolve any potential constraints due to the inclusion of any recommended direct technical remedies.
(viii) Evaluation of Constraints on Planned Noise Sensitive Developments/Land Uses
(a) For planned noise sensitive uses, if any, which will still be affected by the Project even with all practicable direct technical remedies in place, the Applicant shall propose, evaluate and confirm the practicality of additional measures within the planned noise sensitive uses and shall make recommendations on how these noise sensitive uses will be designed for the information of relevant parties.
(b) The Applicant shall take into account agreed environmental requirements/ constraints identified by the study to assess the development potential of concerned sites, if any, which shall be made known to relevant parties.
3.4.3 Sewerage and Water Quality Related Impacts
3.4.3.1 The Applicant shall follow the criteria and guidelines for evaluating and assessing water pollution as stated in Annexes 6 and 14 of the TM respectively.
3.4.3.2 The Applicant shall identify all physical, chemical and biological disruptions of fresh water and catchment areas arising only during construction/reinstatement of the Project unless otherwise specified and analysed in the impact assessment. Essentially the assessment shall address the following -
(i) Collection and review of background information on the existing water system(s) and physical characteristics such as soil types and erodibility of the respective catchment(s) in particular for areas which might be affected by the Project during construction/reinstatement works;
(ii) Characterisation of water quality on the surrounding water systems and sensitive receivers which might be potentially affected by the Project during construction, operation and reinstatement;
(iii) Identification of any activities such as excavation and filling which might lead to alteration of water courses, changes of flow regimes, increase in-stream erosion potential and changes of catchment area(s);
(iv) Prediction and quantification of impacts on the water system(s) and sensitive receivers due to changes identified in (iii) above. Possible impacts in particular during construction/reinstatement include changes in sediment erosion (both overland and in-stream) and deposition and the effects on the aquatic organism due to such changes. The prediction shall take into account and include possible different construction stages or sequences. Cumulative impacts due to other projects, activities or pollution sources within a boundary of 300m from both sides along the identified water system(s) and sensitive receivers, shall be predicted and quantified;
(v) Establishment of pertinent water quality objectives, criteria and standards for the water system(s) and all the sensitive receivers;
(vi) Assessment and evaluation of any potential water quality impacts on the identified water system(s) and sensitive receivers due to sewage arising from on-site construction workforce. Any effluent generated will require appropriate treatment and disposal;
(vii) Identification, assessment and evaluation of any potential stormwater impacts on the identified water system(s) and sensitive receivers during construction and reinstatement stages as to reduce the water and sediment quality impacts to within standards, objectives and criteria established in Item (v) above. Best management practices shall be recommended to reduce any potential impacts arising from stormwater runoff during both construction and operational phases;
(viii) Erosion control plan during construction/reinstatement shall be established as per assessments carried out as described in Item (iv) above. This erosion control plan shall incorporate details such as locations, sizes and types of best management practices, which will be used to reduce stormwater pollution arising during construction works. These requirements shall be incorporated in the contract document of the Project and formed part of the permit conditions
(ix) Identification, analysis and quantification of all existing and water pollution sources in the operation stage, including point discharges and non-point sources to surface water runoff. An emission inventory on the quantities and characteristics of all these pollution sources; and
(x) Proposal for effective and practicable upgrading or provision of water pollution prevention and mitigation measures to be implemented during the operation stages so as reduce the water quality impacts to within acceptable levels of standards.
3.4.3.3 The Applicant shall assess the water quality impact due to chemical applications, such as pesticides and fertilizer, under turf management plan, if any.
3.4.4 Waste Management Implications
3.4.4.1 The Applicant shall follow the criteria and guidelines for evaluating and assessing waste management implications as stated in Annexes 7 and 15 of the TM respectively.
3.4.4.2 The assessment of waste management implications shall cover the following –
(i) Analysis of Activities and Waste Generation
The Applicant shall identify the quantity, quality and timing of the waste and chemical waste arising as a result of the construction, operational and reinstatement activities of the Project, based on the sequence and duration of these activities. The Applicant shall adopt design, general layout, construction/ reinstatement methods and programme to minimize the generation of public fill/inert C&DM and maximise the use or reuse of public fill/inert C&DM for other construction.
(ii) Proposal for Waste Management
(a) Prior to considering the disposal options for various types of wastes, opportunities for reducing waste generation, on-site or off-site re-use and recycling shall be evaluated. Measures that can be taken in the planning and design stages, for example, by modifying the design approach and in the construction/reinstatement stage for maximizing waste reduction shall be separately considered.
(b) After considering the opportunities for reducing waste generation and maximizing re-use, the types and quantities of the wastes required to be disposed of as a consequence shall be estimated and the disposal options for the wastes shall be described in detail. The disposal options recommended for each type of wastes shall take into account the result of the assessment in Item (c) below. The EIA report shall also state clearly the transportation routings and the frequency of the trucks/ vessels involved, any barging point or conveyor system to be used, the stockpiling areas and the disposal outlets for the wastes identified.
(c) The impact caused by handling (including stockpiling, labelling, packaging and storage), collection, transportation and disposal of wastes shall be addressed in detail and appropriate mitigation measures shall be proposed. This assessment shall cover the following areas -
- potential hazard;
- air and odour emissions;
- noise;
- wastewater discharge;
- public transport; and
- landscape and visual impacts, if any.
(iii) Waste Management Plan
If the construction/reinstatement method(s) adopted will lead to the generation of significant amount of wastes material, the Applicant shall, based on the assessment in Sub-sections (i) to (ii) above, include in the EIA report a Waste Management Plan specifying, where appropriate, the following elements to ensure that the potential environmental impacts will be avoided or minimized -
(a) Measures on how to maximize the waste(s) reduction;
(b) Quantity and nature of the waste(s) to be generated;
(c) How, when and where waste(s) will be generated, stored, reused, recycled and disposed of on-site/off-site; and
(d) Their disposal mean(s), route(s) and final destination(s) inside the HKSAR boundary and outside the HKSAR boundary, which may have potential cumulative impacts to the environment of the HKSAR.
To cater for uncertainties in waste arising estimates, sites available for waste disposal, a scenarios approach may be adopted in preparing the Waste Management Plan.
3.4.5 Landscape and Visual Impact
3.4.5.1 The Applicant shall follow the criteria and guidelines as stated in Annexes 10 and 18 of the TM for evaluating and assessing visual impacts including glare interference to the sensitive receivers with key views of any above ground structures associated with the Project. Assessment of localised landscape impacts shall include a tree survey to identify species composition and conditions of trees to be felled within the sites and works areas due to the Project. Visual and landscape impacts during construction, operation and reinstatement phases shall be also assessed.
Visual Impact
3.4.5.2 The study area for visual impact assessment shall be defined by the visual envelope of the Project. Description of the visual compatibility of the Project with the surrounding and the planned setting, and its obstruction and interference with key views of the adjacent areas; and the severity of visual impacts in terms of distance, nature and number of sensitive receivers shall be identified. The visual impacts of the Project with and without mitigation measures shall be included so as to demonstrate the effectiveness of the proposed mitigation measures.
Landscape Impact
3.4.5.3 The assessment area for landscape impact assessment shall include all areas within a 500m distance from the Project with the following details: -
(i) the Applicant shall describe, appraise, analyse and evaluate the existing landscape resources and character of the assessment area. A system shall be derived for judging landscape and visual impact significance as required under the TM. The sensitivity of the landscape framework and its ability to accommodate change shall be particularly focused on. The Applicant shall identify the degree of compatibility of the Project with the existing landscape and planned landscape setting. The assessment shall quantify the potential landscape impacts as far as possible, so as to illustrate the significant of such impact arising from the Project. Clear mapping of the landscape is required; and
(ii) parties shall be identified for the ongoing management and maintenance of the proposed mitigation works to ensure their effectiveness throughout the Project. A practical programme and funding proposal for the implementation of the recommended measures shall be provided.
Mitigation Measures
3.4.5.4 The Applicant shall recommend mitigation measures to minimize the adverse effects identified above, including retention of existing vegetation, transplanting of mature trees, provision of screen planting, re-vegetation of disturbed land, compensatory planting, provisioning and reprovisioning of amenity areas and open spaces, design of structures, provision of finishes to structures, colour scheme and texture of material used, and any measures to mitigate the disturbance of the existing land use. Proposals for rehabilitation of the project area to its permanent condition should be included. Presentation of perspective drawings, plans and section/elevation diagrams, and photomontage from key vantage points taken for all proposed new permanent above ground structures which are substantial in size and scale in the existing and planned urban setting and/or located at visually sensitive areas, illustrating the effectiveness of visual impact mitigation measures shall be included.
3.4.6 Summary of Environmental Outcomes
The EIA report shall contain a summary of the key environmental outcomes arising from the EIA study, including the population and environmentally sensitive areas protected, environmentally friendly designs recommended, key environmental problems avoided, compensation areas included and the environmental benefits of environmental protection measures recommended.
3.4.7 Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Requirements
3.4.7.1 The Applicant shall identify and justify in the EIA study whether there is any need for EM&A activities during construction and operation phases of the Project and, if affirmative, to define the scope of the EM&A requirements for the Project.
3.4.7.2 Subject to confirmation of the EIA findings, the Applicant shall comply with requirements as stipulated in Annex 21 of the TM. The Applicant shall also propose real-time reporting of monitoring data for the Project through a dedicated internet website.
3.4.7.3 The Applicant shall prepare a project implementation schedule (in the form of a checklist as shown in Appendix C to this EIA study brief) containing all the EIA study recommendations and mitigation measures with reference to the implementation programme.
3.5 Environmental Management Plan
3.5.1 The EIA report shall include an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for construction, operation and reinstatement phases in pursuit of a green Olympic game and incorporate available best environmental practices such as “Guidelines of Environmental Protection for Temporary Olympic Projects” and “ Environmental Protection Guidelines for Olympic Rebuilding and Extending Projects” issued by Beijing Organising Committee for the Olympic Games (BOCOG).
4. DURATION OF VALIDITY
4.1 The Applicant shall notify the Director of the commencement of the EIA study. If the EIA does not commence within 36 months after the date of issue of this EIA study brief, the Applicant shall apply to the Director for a fresh EIA study brief before commencement of the EIA study.
5. REPORT REQUIREMENTS
5.1 In preparing the EIA report, the Applicant shall refer to Annex 11 of the TM for the contents of an EIA report. The applicant shall also refer to Annex 20 of the TM, which stipulates the guidelines for the review of an EIA report.
5.2 The Applicant shall supply the Director with the following number of copies of the EIA report and the executive summary: -
(i) 50 copies of the EIA report in English and 50 copies of the executive summary (each bilingual in both English and Chinese) as required under Section 6(2) of the EIAO to be supplied at the time of application for approval of the EIA report.
(ii) When necessary, addendum to the EIA report and the executive summary submitted in (i) above as required under Section 7(1) of the EIAO, to be supplied upon advice by the Director for public inspection.
(iii) 20 copies of the EIA report in English and 50 copies of the executive summary (each bilingual in both English and Chinese) with or without Addendum as required under Section 7(5) of the EIAO, to be supplied upon advice by the Director for consultation with the Advisory Council on the Environment.
5.3 The Applicant shall, upon request, make additional copies of the above documents available to the public, subject to payment by the interested parties for full printing costs.
5.4 In addition, to facilitate the public inspection of the EIA Report via the EIAO Internet Website, the applicant shall provide electronic copies of both the EIA Report and the Executive Summary Report prepared in HyperText Markup Language (HTML) (Version 4.0 or later) and in Portable Document Format (PDF Version 4.0 or later), unless otherwise agreed by the Director. For the HTML version, a content page capable of providing hyperlink to each section and sub-section of the EIA Report and the Executive Summary Report shall be included in the beginning of the document. Hyperlinks to all figures, drawings and tables in the EIA Report and Executive Summary shall be provided in the main text from where the respective references are made. All graphics in the report shall be in interlaced GIF format unless otherwise agreed by the Director.
5.5 The electronic copies of the EIA report and the Executive Summary shall be submitted to the Director at the time of application for approval of the EIA Report.
5.6 When the EIA Report and the Executive Summary are made available for public inspection under Section 7(1) of the EIA Ordinance, the content of the electronic copies of the EIA Report and the Executive Summary must be the same as the hard copies and the Director shall be provided with the most updated electronic copies.
5.7 To promote environmentally friendly and efficient dissemination of information, both hardcopies and electronic copies of future EM&A reports recommended by the EIA study shall be required and their format shall be agreed by the Director.
6. OTHER PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS
6.1 If there is any change in the name of Applicant for this EIA study brief during the course of the EIA study, the Applicant must notify the Director immediately.
6.2 If there is any key change in the scope of the Project or DP status mentioned in Section 1.2 of this EIA study brief and in Project Profile No. PP-266/2005, the Applicant must seek confirmation from the Director in writing on whether or not the scope of issues covered by this EIA study brief can still cover the key changes, and the additional issues, if any, that the EIA study must also address. If the changes to the Project fundamentally alter the key scope of the EIA study brief, the Applicant shall apply to the Director for another EIA study brief afresh.
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November 2005
Environmental Assessment Division
Environmental Protection Department
Appendix A
Figures
Appendix B
Quantitative Air Quality Assessment Methodology
Quantitative Air Quality Assessment Methodology
(a) The Applicant shall assess the air pollutant concentrations, where necessary, with reference to the Guidelines for Local-Scale Air Quality Assessment Using Mode issued by the Modelling Section, Air Policy Group, Environmental Protection Department, HKSAR dated March, 2000 (Reference: EPD's homepage under items for Air - http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/) or other methodology as agreed by the Director.
(b) The Applicant shall apply the general principles enunciated in the modelling guidelines stated in (a) above while making allowance for the specific characteristics of each project. This specific methodology must be documented in such level of details (preferably with tables and diagrams) to allow the readers of the assessment report to grasp how the model is set up to simulate the situation at hand without referring to the model input files. Details of the calculation of the emission rates of air pollutants for input to the model shall be presented in the report. The Applicant must ensure consistency between the texts description and the model files at every stage of submission. In case of doubt, prior agreement between the Applicant and the Director on the specific modelling details shall be sought.
(c) The Applicant shall, based on the nature of the activities analysed in Section 3.4.1.3 (i) and (ii) of this Study Brief, identify the key/representative air pollutant parameters (types of pollutants and the averaging time concentration) to be evaluated and provide explanations for choosing these parameters for the assessment of the impact of the Project.
(d) The Applicant shall assess the expected cumulative air pollutant concentrations at the identified ASRs and compare these results against the criteria set out in Section 1 of Annex 4 in the TM. The predicted air quality impacts (both unmitigated and mitigated) shall be presented in the form of summary table and pollution contours, for comparison with relevant air quality standards and examination of the land use implications of these impacts. Plans of suitable scale shall be used for presentation of pollution contour to allow proper determination of buffer distances requirements.
(e) All input
and output file(s) of the model run(s), if any, shall be submitted to the Director
in electronic format.
Appendix C
Implementation Schedule