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Licensing Unit, Office of Licensing and Guidance, Environmental Protection Agency, Headquarters, PO Box 3000, Johnstown castle Estate, County Wexford Environmental Environmental Consultancy Hydrogeology Contaminated Land Management Systems Waste Management 21” January 2005 Health 8 Safety Geographic RE: Waste Licence Information Systems No. 202-I Dear Sir/Madam, Further to your letter of 17/l/05 and with regard to your notice 14 (2)(b)(ii) of 3/l 2/04 please find enclosed an original and four copies of the information requested as follows: Revised Application form, Sections Bl and B2 ii A copy of the revised site notice erected 20/l/05 A copy of the advertisement application he ot to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny . .. III ru se . i placed in the Irish Examiner relating to the Waste iv Revised non-technical summaries V A copy of the letter sent to the Local Authority regarding the change in address facility. for the EIS and Waste Licence Application of the and if you have any queries please let me know. ns en I hope this meets with your satisfaction Licence Co Yours sincerely, On behalf of S.Kelly & Sons Regional Director Apex Business Centre, Blackthorn Tel: +353 1 293 1200 White Young Green Ireland Ltd Registered in Republic of Ireland A list of directors Number may be inspected Belfast - Cork - Derry - Dublin Road, Sandyford, Dublin 18 Fax: +353 1 293 1250 310574 Registered Email: dublinQwyg.com Office: Eastgate House, Lock Cluay. Limerick. VAT No.lE 633057411 thinking at the above address. - Limerick - Offices throughout Website: www.wyg.com beyond construction the UK and overseas EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:45 WASTE Ap$ication B.1 Applicant’s Tel: Fax: .’ e-mail: Form Details 051;‘ ;?CiCI/a * This should be the name of the applicant which is current on the date this Waste Licence Application is lodged with the Agency. It should be the name of the legal entity (which cu be a limited company or a. sole trader). A trading/business name is not acceptable. Co ns en to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Name and Address for Correspondence Only application documentation submitted by the applicant and by the nominated person will be deemed to have come from the applicant. Address of registered or principal office of Body Corporate Address: __ A/ ,-I’ @-applicable) * ;el: Fax: ,e-mail: . If the applicant is a body corporate, the following information must be attached as Attachment Bl: a) a Certified Copy of the Certificate of Incorporation or Memorandum and Article of Association; b) the Company’s Registration Number from the Companies Registry Office; and c) a list of the Company Directors. File UplaaOf40,en.doc Pagi f# of 40 EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:45 WASTE Application Form State the interest (please check): of the Landowner Lessee Prospective Purchaser 1 Other (please specify) applicant in the .iand rfvhich is subject to the application. II. q as .’ is : 1 I Name and address of all occupiers of the lcrnd on which the Activity is situated ,’ _ applicant named above). Naine: Address: The applicant (g different from (I& I ot he ru se . Tel: Fax: -. AS mbur;; Co ns en aName; Address: to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny Name and address of the carrent* owner(s) and lessees of the land, buildings and anciliary plant on which the activity is or will be situated (zydifferentfrom applicant named above). A drawing showing the above details should be included in Attachment Bl. Tel: _ Fax: e-mail: *Current at the time the application is submitted I B.2 Location of Activity Tel: (y 5q BT/O Fax: e-mail: * Include any townland : Page I5 of 40 EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:45 National Grid Reference (8 digit 4E,4N) Location maps with grid references should be enclosed in Attachment outlined on the map in colour. B.2. The site boundary must be Original maps of the relevant area, such as maps from the Ordnance Discovery Series, from which the site grid reference can be read and confirmed, must be included in Attachment B.2. B.3 PIanning Authority Give the name of the planning authority in whose knctional area the a&&y is or will be carried out. Name: Address: i he ru se . Tel: Fax: j to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot Has the Planning Authority received written notificatidn from the applicant of the application to The Environmental Protection Agency for a Waste Licence undkr Article 9 of the Waste Management (Licensing} Regulations? Planning AutJlority notified Yes q No q 0 q Co Jzas’been obtained . is being processed is not yet appliedfor is not required ns en Planning Permission relating to this application:- 0 q Local AutJtority Planning File Reference N”-: P Attachment B.3 should contain tlze most receni planning permission, including a copy of all conditions, and the required .copies of any EIS should also be enclosed. For existing activities, Attachment B.3 should also contain copies of of the most recent waste licence and any permits in force at the time of submission. Where planning permission is not required for the development, provide reasons, relevant correspofidence, etc. Page Idof EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:46 APPLICATION TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FOR A WASTE LICENCE AGENCY Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of the Waste Management Act, 1996, that Seamus A. Kelly & Sons, “Amberlea”, Courtnacuddy, Co. Wexford, is applying to the Environmental Protection Agency for a Waste Licence for the company’s existing waste transfer station at Ramstown, Gorey, Co. Wexford (National Grid Reference E3145, N1584). The principal activity carried out at the site, as specified Management Act, 1996, is as follows: in the Fourth “2. Recycling or reclamation of organic substances which cornposting and other biological transformation processes.)” Other activities carried out at the site, Management Act, 1996, are as follows :- as specified Schedule to the Waste are not used as solvents in the Fourth “3. Recycling or reclamation of metals and metal compounds.” “4. Recycling or reclamation of other inorganic Schedule (including to the Waste “12. Exchange Schedule”. referred to in a preceding ru from any activity paragraph of this ot he obtained of waste to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny “II. Use of waste Schedule”. se . materials.” for submission to any activity referred to in a preceding paragraph of this ns en “13. Storage of waste intended for submission to any activity referred to in a preceding paragraph of this schedule, other than temporary storage, pending collection, on the premises where such waste is produced.” Co The activities carried out at the site, as specified Act, 1996, are as follows :” 11. Blending or mixture prior to submission of this Schedule.” ” 12. Repackaging Schedule.” prior to submission in the Third Schedule to any activity referred to any activity referred to the Waste Management to in a preceding to in a preceding “13. Storage prior to submission to any activity referred to in a preceding Schedule, other than temporary storage, pending collection, on the premises concerned is produced.” paragraph paragraph of this paragraph of this where the waste A copy of the Waste Licence Application and EIS and such further information relating to the application as may be furnished to the Agency in the course of the Agency’s consideration of the application will, as soon as practicable after receipt by the Agency, be available for inspection or purchase at the headquarters of the Agency, PO Box 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate, County Wexford, Ireland. EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:46 Qmfacts anddealings and oi he conduct of the windfug up luring the yw ended November ‘ERRINS Spares 24 Hr Nationwide Tel. 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A copy of the application wil soon as is practicable I receipt byDublin City Counci availtible for inspection purchase at the .05ce5 of Waste Management Sem Division, 68i71 Marrow1 Lane, Dublin 8. Any member of the public within a period of 6 weeks publication of the applica make a written submissio Dublin Civ Council in rekttil this application. ,In the Matter of THE COMPANIES ACTS And in the Matter of CARRIAGE MOTORS LIMITJ!D In Members’ Voluntary ‘Singlein bark? )ated tbis 20th January, 2005 J. W. R. JACKSON Liquidatol (PMG, I Stokes Place, ct. Stephens Green, Dublin 2. VOTE: Every creditor entitled ta attend and vote at the meel ing is entitled IO appoint Proxy to attend, speak an tote on bis behalf. A Pron need not be a,creditor of th company. eroxies to be used $ the meetir must be lodged with ti liquidator at 1 Stokes Place, E Stephens Green, Dublin 2 TV later than 4.00pm I Wednesday, February 2,206. This is a solvent liquidatioin In the M&er of CompaniesActs 1963to 2003 And in theMatter c SportcomLimited (In Voluntary Liquidat Noticeis hereby given meetings of the Mem and Creditors of the a named company sha held at 5/9 TerenureE Dublin 6W on Febuah 2005 at 4.C and 4.30pm respec for the purpose menti in Section273 and 3 the saidActs. Dated this 20th January2005 FETERSA Liqui EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:46 EIS, Non Technical summary (Environmental is provided as required Impact Assessment) 25 of the European Summary Regulations, Communities by Article 6 of the European Communities 1998 (S.I. No. 351/1998) which amends Article (l%vironmental Impact Assessment) Regulations, 1989 (S.I. No. 349/1989). Seamus Kelly and Sons (SK&S) operate a domestic, and recycling business at Ramstown, operate a waste transfer company commercial Gorey, Co. Wexford. station since 1995. Significant to expand its recycling processes the overall efficiency of operations sent to the EPA to accompany and industrial waste collection The facility has planning permission changes are now necessary and to improve the environmental at the site. This environmental the waste licence application which was submitted and (EIS) will be in February Description and characteristics of the development to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny 2. The facility currently handles household, waste above. All wastes as described comprises demolition waste. recovery materials. This picking of paper, commercial, wood, cardboard, and construction line can also be used for the recovery is bulked up on the premises and transferred also provide a service for the collection of dry recyclables and demolition in nature. Recycling at the metal, There is one picking lines for the recovery Co recyclable waste industrial, handled are non-hazardous ns en facility ot he ru se . 2004. to allow the performance impact statement to plastic and construction of construction of other waste and and demolition types. Any non- to landfill in covered trailers. SK&S from householders and the Company hopes to expand this service in the region. The existing facility consists of one main building dedicated the office and changing areas, weighbridge canteen rooms. to waste handling which also houses The site also contains cabin, toilets, fould water storage tanks, percolation a weighbridge, a area, vehicle wash bay, recycled materials storage bays and a fuel storage area. The facility currently handles approximately 16,500 tonnes per annum. The opening hours at the facility are from 8.00a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8.00a.m. to 1:OOp.m. on Saturdays. is proposed to extend the opening hours to 7:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday and from 8:OOam to 2:OOpm on Saturdays. proposal It The Waste to increase the current The proposed changes Licence Application licensed tonnage’to accompanied 30,000 tonnes to the facility include a proposal to construct by this EIS includes a per annum over five years. a new building which will COO3587 ‘October 2004 14 : EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:46 SEAMUS WHITE YOUNG KELLY & SONS cover the entire site ensuring wastewater treatment 3. Data necessary all activities take place indoors and the provision GREEN of a proprietary plant. to identify and assess the main effects which the development is likely to have on the environment The data necessary relates to the site development in which the development Site Statistics Although based. and the existing environment has been situated as follows: and Development strictly speaking, the database characteristics Characteristics site statistics upon which are not an aspect of the environment, most of the calculations The site statistics include site area, related to impacts building size, hours per se, they form + on the environment of operation are and traffic ru se . generation. Climatological to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he Climate data for a number evapotranspiration was of stations compiled rainfall at the site was estimated in County as a baseline at 877mmIannum from the west and southwest. for evaluating ‘relating to rainfall, wind and the development. The annual and the prevailing wind was determined to be Dust measurements Co ns en Air Quality Wexford were made at three monitoring stations. at the site with higher levels recorded Historically the handling proposed enclosure a dust suppression from this activity. upwind of the site on the west and northwest of C&D waste of C&D waste spray system Elevated dust levels were recorded had been an .additionai source handling inside the proposed boundaries. of dust on site but the new building and the provision of inside the building will minimise the risk of future dust emissions p Noise Environment Baseline noise levels were recorded sensitive receptors. Background passing at four boundary Noise assessment noise levels in the surrounding road traffic and neighbouring locations on site and at ten of the nearest was carried out during daytime operations area are influenced by a combination at the site. of site activities, activities. 15 um3587 October 2004 EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:46 SEAMUS KELLY & SONS Geology and Soils The site is underlain Lower Palaeozoics. investigations thickness WHITE YOUNG by the Campile Formation, which forms The overlying soils consists within the Ramstown area GREEN, the top of the Duncannon Group, of glacial drift of sandy, gravelly clays. Previous recorded deposits of clayey material ranging in from 9.5m to 205m. Groundwater The groundwater direction flow in the bedrock Banoge River. The site is underlain which is considered is most likely in an easterly by rocks of the Campile Formation direction towards of the Duncannon the Group to be a major aquifer. . phosphate, Surface as indicated by the low levels of ammonia, . contamination TON and a relatively high concentration Water with elevated levels and to a lesser extent sulphate. se of organic conductivity of dissolved to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny evidence sodium, chloride, groundwater There was little nitrite, nitrate, ru of manganese, from the on-site well recorded oxygen. he sample collected ot A groundwater The site is located in an industrial area therefore surface water from roofs and paved areas of the site currently runs-off (No.) petrol interceptors to constructed storm drains. All non-roof prior to discharge to a percolation surface water passes area. It proposed through 2 to roof in the entire Co ns en site therefore all surface water run-off will be in the form of clean roof water. Flora and Fauna The site is not covered by any designations or semi-natural interest. There are no natural habitats on site. Human Beings/Local Population The site is located in an industrial Gorey Local Area Plan.2002. industrial. of nature conservation area, which Therefore is zoned “To provide for lnciustrial Uses” the predominant in the land use in the vicinity of the site is An urban residential area is located 200m to the northeast. 16 COO3587 October 2004 EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:46 SEAMUS Traffic WHITE YOUNG KELLY &SONS GREEN and Road Network A traffic survey circulation carried out at the site indicated that the existing areas work well with the existing traffic volume. junction, site entrance, and The site is convenient to the Nl 1, thus providing good access to the National Roads network. Landscape The existing therefore recycling centre is located within an extensive has low impact on the landscape block walls fitted with corrugated remains could have survived. the field assessment. Assets The material assets is dominated significant environmental The study concluded any areas on the site where significance premises, was noted in housing some distance roads, a railway and overhead electric wires. traffic. There are no tourist sites of note in the by heavy commercial vicinity of the development. 4. Likely other industrial of local history including ns en The Nil of the local area comprise with public infrastructure or disturbed Nothing of archaeological Co together had removed to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny development ru industrial archaeological of the site and its environs. se assessment he that historical detailing relevant aspects . of the cultural heritage was undertaken, an archaeological remedy and concrete sheeting. and providing away comprises Heritage An appraisal Material area of industrial development The site boundary ot Cultural environment. effects and measures envisaged to avoid, reduce or them Climate No significant adverse impact upon the climate is predicted as a result of the operation of the facility. Air Quality No adverse effects on air quality from aerosols dust control measures or decomposition will be put in place at the facility 17 gases are predicted. including the construction Further of a new COO3587 October 2004’ T EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:46 SEAMUS WHITE YOUNG GREEN KELLY,& SONS building to entirely cover the facility and the installation will further reduce potential dust emissions of a dust suppression spray system. This from the site. Noise The proposed expansion of the Recycling haulage vehicles and associated noise. is likely to increase of existing enclosed by the new building which will reduce noise emissions. using modern the number of waste Additional noise from daytime traffic will be insignificant in terms include heavy industrial Centre traffic on the Nil. plant and equipment, off or throttling back plant when not in use. Geology and Soils operations will be totally Other mitigation measures maintaining/servicing switching will plant and equipment and in the existing and new buildings and yards at the site This boulder clay provides The vulnerability of the bedrock aquifer is moderate. be in the form of clean roof water. Foul water treatment ns en will be treated on site in a wastewater Co Any leachate generated within the processing will be directed through two 3-chamber to the Enniscorthy is considered system treatment the ru are predicted. falling on the upgraded site will within the site from toilets/canteen and discharged to the percolation etc. area. building (from floor wash down or the wheel wash.) oil interceptors to the storage tanks and tankered off site plant as and when will be reduced ‘by the proposed development ~ Surface wastewater All rainwater generated clay and no a very good barrier between and the bedrock and no impacts from the development Groundwater pollution into the underlying he impact on soil quality is predicted. development migrating ot from the waste’materials to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny will prevent any contaminants se . The concrete floors and drainage systems All on-site development to be positive in groundwater required. The risk of groundwater and therefore the net impact of the terms. Water The proposed roofing of the entire site, by the construction positive impact in terms of surface water quality. the storm water system considered and will consist of the new building, is considered,as a All rain falling on the site will run off the roofs to of clean rainfall. No additional mitigation measures are necessary. 18 COO3587 October 2004 EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:46 . SEAMUS KELLY & SONS WHITE YOUNG GREEN .Flora and Fauna Pest Control measures are in place on site for the control of vermin. The proposed entire site will mitigate for any potential impacts tributaries. With these mitigation measures on water roofing of the quality in the Banoge River and its in place no negative impact is anticipated on flora or fauna in the vicinity of the development. Human Beings/Local The proposed Pppulation expansion is not expected adjacent to the site. The construction to have a negative in employment no adverse significant on the residents living of the additional building will have a positive effect on dust, noise and odour control in the surrounding increase impact area. locally. With appropriate The expansion of the facility will lead to an emissions-related mitigation measures in place impact is anticipated to human beings. The proposed absorbed increase to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru se . Traffic and Road Network in traffic associated by the existing capacity impact on the surrounding of the Nil road network of the SK&S recycling centre. development national network. is visually in keeping with the surrounding has no conflict with the County Wexford Plan. No negative visual or landscape Cultural and the adjacent No adverse or road users is predicted from the proposed expansion Co The proposed of the SK&S facility will be easily ns en Landscape development with the expansion Development industrial land use. The Plan or the Gorey Local Area impact is anticipated. Heritage The nature of pre-existing unlikely. indu#ial remains highly There resource and no mitigation measures Material Assets development has rendered is no discernible impact the survival of archaeological on the archaeological or historical are recommended. No negative impact is predicted on the material assets 19 of the Ramstown or Gorey areas. COO3587 October 2004 T EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:46 SEAMUS KELLY & SONS WHITE YOUNG GREEN interactions A number of potential impacts resulting identified. Mitigation measures for these potential the EIS (e.g. surface water, the site are considered 5. Effects from interactions air, noise etc.). of the Development due to use of Natural other than groundwater, of fossil fuels by the ESB. media were in specific Sections of of environmental media at insignificant. Since wastes are used directly to operate Electricity The overall Resources effect handled the facility. Fossil is used which is derived from the burning of the development on natural by the facility are produced resources regardless is of the some other similar operation would still be required. . due to Emissions ot he ru Effects se 6. are proposed Impacts from interactions fuels are used to power vehicles and plant. development impacts environmental low or insignificant. No natural resources, considered between in Section 3 of the EIS. This includes the to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny The effects of emissions from the facility are addressed short, medium and long term effects, and the permanent, of any environmental emissions. 7. Methods Forecasting judgement effects of the proposed development positive and negative effects on the Environment desk studies and calculations were used on the environment. Co to assess any Effects based on site reconnaissance, ns en Professional Used to assess temporary, 8. Alternatives The alternatives available to the operator are addressed alternative locations, alternative ‘expansion of an existing facility is favourable the existing considered centre processes in an industrial a very favourable landfilling, considered 9. and the do-nothing.alternative. to the installation with good access location for a waste improve the recycling infrastructure minimise estate as required in Section 1 of the EIS. These include management at the site to maximise by National of a new facility. to the national centre. the volumes and EU Policy. In practical terms the T&e location of road network is SK&S are attempting to of material recycled and The do-nothing alternative is less favourable than the present situation. Difficulties encountered in compiling specified information No difficulties were encountered. 20 COO3587 October 2004 EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:46 icence Application, (I) (q) of the Waste mary IS provided A.1 Non Technical Management below which contains Summary (Licensing) information Regulations, on the matters Nature of the Facility This section listed in article - relates to Article 12(l)(e) Seamus Kelly & Sons (SK&S) Wexford. The facility is primarily used as a recycling centre for construction operates a waste management commercial and industrial waste In response to a marked demand for recycling services centre at Ramstown, and household waste. in the south-eastern waste The facility currently handles household, waste above. All wastes comprises waste. materials. This picking recyclable waste impact statement industrial, of paper, wood, cardboard, line can also be used for the recovery is bulked up on the premises and transferred and demolition in nature. Recycling metal, There is one picking line for the recovery (EIS) will accompany and construction handled are non-hazardous ns en demolition recovery commercial, Co facility as described ru se . in the volumes he centre and an environmental SK&S application for the waste licence.. management licence is required to allow the expansion to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny management A waste ot handled and recycled at the facility. of the waste Gorey, Co. and demolition waste, region, the Company intends to expand the existing facility to allow for an increase of waste 2000 a non plastic at the and construction of construction of other waste and and demolition types. Any non- to licensed landfill sites in covered trailers. SK&S also provide a service for the collection of dry recyclables from householders.and the Company hopes to expand this service in the region. The existing facility consists of one main building dedicated the office and changing weighbridge areas, canteen cabin, toilets, percolation rooms. to waste handling which also houses The site also contains area, vehicle wash bay, recycled a weighbridge, materials storage a bays and a fuel storage area. The facility currently handles approximately 16,500 tonnes per annum. The opening hours at the facility are from 8.00a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Monday to Friday and 8.00a.m. to 1:OOp.m. on Saturdays. is proposed It to extend the opening hours to 7:30am to 6:30pm Monday to Friday and from 8:OOam to 2:OOpm on Saturdays. This Waste Licence Application includes a proposal to increase current licensed tonnage to 30,000 tonnes per annum over five years. The proposed 22 changes the to COO3587 -October 2004 EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:46 SEAMUS WHITE YOUNG KELLY & SONS the facility include a proposal to construct a new building which will cover the entire site ensuring all activities take place indoors and the provision of a wastewater The site is located in the: catchment Rosslare road. Surrounding GREEN treatment plant. of the Banogue river and within 1 km of the Nil activity is primarily industrial, with mixed agriculture Dublin to and some residential developments. The facility design, operation and management the EIS that accompanies this Waste is fully described Licence Application, at Section 3 of the Main Text of and on Figures and Drawings that are enclosed. A.2 Classes relates to Article 12(l)(f) 1996) the following classes Third Schedule-Waste Management he of the Waste ot with the Third and Fourth Schedules Act, 1996 (WMA, of activity will be carried out on the site: to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny In accordance ru se . This section of Activity Disposal Activities Il. Blending or Mixture prior to submission 12. Repackaging to any activity referred to in a preceding paragraph of ns en prior to submission fo any activity referred to in this (Third} Schedule. Co fhis Schedule. 13. Storage prior to submission temporary storage, pending to any activity referred to in this (Third) Schedule, other than collecfion, on the premises where fhe wasfe concerned is ’ produced. Fourth Schedule-Waste 2. Recovery Activities Recycling or reclamation composfing of organic substances and ofher biological transformation which are not used as solvents processes). 3. Recycling or reclamation of metals and metal compounds. 4. Recycling of other inorganic materials. or reclamation 23 (including COO3587 October 2004 : EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:46 SEAMUS II. KELLY & SONS Use of waste WHITE YOUNG GREEN z obtained from any activity referred to in a preceding paragraph of this Schedule. 12. Exchange of waste for submission to any activity referred to in a preceding paragraph of this Schedule. of waste of this (Fourth) the premises A.3 Quantity This section Schedule, other than temporary and Nature relates to Article storage, pending collection, on 12(l)(g) commercial, construction and demolition, industrial handles 16,590 tonnes per annum of non-hazardous se the amount of waste handled to 30,000 t/a. It is expected and household waste. . The Company Raw and Ancillary This section to in a preceding of the Waste to be Disposed 50% of this material. A.4 referred It is proposed to recycle approximately ot wastes. to any activity where the such waste is produced. The SK&S facility handles to increase for submission ru paragraph intended he Storage relates Materials, to Article The m&n raw materials to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny 13. Substances, Preparations used on the Site 12(l)(h) used on site are diesel, potable water and electricity. ns en engine oil and hydraulic oil are used in the day-to-day operation of the facility. Minor amounts of The quantities are Co provided in Section 3.5.7 of the EIS. A.5 Plant Operating This section relates to Article The facility currently oper&tes 12:30pm on Saturday. the facility includes forklift, 12(l)(i) from 8100 arh to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday and from 8:OOam to The Company employs a total of 35 full time staff. 1 (No.) trommel, 1 (No.) picking station, purchase Waste Procedures processing operations 1 (No.) front end loader, 1 (No.) timber shredder, 1 (No.) shredder, 1 (No.) new telehandler Plant currently used at 1 (No.) cardboard 1 (No.) baler. It is proposed to with claw and 1 (No.) excavator. on site are currently building. Skip waste from commercial segregated on the floor of the processing premises carried out in the existing and construction yard and processed waste recycling and demolition sites is on the picking line. Metal and wood coo3587 24 ‘October 2004 EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:46 SEAMUS KELLY & SONS are extracted segregated WHITE YOUNG for recycling and stored and baled for transfer to markets. The Company will agree all processes The site will be operated specified in the recycling in the Waste Residual waste and engineering and monitored in accordance annual status report will be prepared and submitted A.6 works Regular environmental Licence. bays GREEN in the yard area. Cardboard is is sent to landfill. in advance with the EPA. with conditions monitoring issued by the EPA and will be carried out and an to the EPA. Emissions This section relates to Article The potential emissions 12(l)(k) from the facility are divided into emissions surface to Air to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny Emissions ot he ru se . water and noise emissions. to air, groundwater, See Section 3.7.1 of the EIS Emissions to Groundwater Emissions to Surface Co ns en See Section 3.7.2 of the EIS Water See Section 3.7.3 of the EIS Noise Emissions See Section 3.7.4 of the EIS A.7 Assessment of the Effects This section relates to Article The impacts on groundwater noise impacts were seen of Emissions on the Environment 12(l)(l) and surface as potential water negative 2.5 from effluent effects discharge and potential air and of the development and mitigation COO3587 October 2004 EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:47 WHITE YOUNG SEAMUS KELLY & SONS measures for each of these issues are proposed. adverse effects from the development A.8 Information This section A.8.1 relates to Article Compliance with It is predicted that there will be no significant after mitigation measures related to Section GREEN are in place. 40(4) (a) to (d) of the WMA, 1996 12(1 j(j) Emissions Dust There are no National or EU standards compared western with Air Pollution Act, 1987. to the EPA recommendation and northwestern of 350 mg/m’/day. However, of the site (upwind) are not expected to pose a problem at the upgraded facility se preventing the escape of any dust. from the site have not been a problem in the past. to monitor odours at the site. In the event of receiving installed thereby For this reason it is not considered There are no National complaints or EU standards from neighbouring premises with Co and this action will have regard to the principles of BATNEEC. they arise, will also be mitigated by the use of deodorizing for odour regard to remedial action will be taken to ns en odours, details will be taken on a complaint form and appropriate reduce odour emissions system ot Odours necessary spray he and a dust suppression emissions. dust levels recorded at the were higher than the levels recorded as the entire site will be roofed-in Odours at the site were elevated when . of the site. Dust emissions Dust levels measured to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny -downwind boundaries By law the plant will be required to be ru in compliance for dust deposition. Odours, if agents in the dust control system. Noise There are no legal limits currently in place for noise emissions from industry. The EPA have set a day-time guideline for LAeq of 55 dB(A) and a nighttime level of 45 dB(A) at sensitive locations. Processing all waste indoors in the proposed new recycling building will reduce noise emissions for the facility. Water The risk to the groundwater groundwater monitoring posed by the activities at the site are considered is proposed. Processing and storing all waste insignificant and no inside a fully contained building with concrete floors and lower walls will serve to eliminate potential leachate generation from rainfall. contained storage Any soiled water generated from floor wash down or from the wheel wash will be within the building, collected and drained through two 3-chamber tanks in the southwestern corner of the site and tankered 26 oil interceptors to the off site to the wastewater COO3587 October 2004 EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:47 SEAMUS KELLY & SONS treatment plant at Enniscorthy. treated in a proposed percolation designed WHITE YOUNG GREEN Foul water wastewater area located treatment adjacent in accordance Environmental toilets and washrooms plant on site and discharged to the western with specifications ensure minimal impact on local groundwater A.82 from the canteen, boundary wall. to’groundwater The percolation in SR6:199lpublished will -be by NSAI. in the area was This system will from the facility. Pollution The design and operating practices that ensures that environmental pollution is avoided are listed below. is avoided tanks will be bunded to the surface water drains. ot he ru Only clean roof water will discharge . All hydrocarbon by: se Risk to Waters’ materials will be handled in a covered building with concrete floors. to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny All waste All floors within the building will be concreted. All foul water collected treatment plant. and treated either on site or at the Enniscorthy Risk to the Atmosphere Co ns en wastewater will be contained, is avoided The retention time of waste l by: at the site is insufficient to allow formation of decomposition gases.“ l All wastes will be processed by the dust suppression inside the main building and dust and odours will be controlled spray system. Risk to Land, Soil, Plants or Animals is avoided by: Risk to land and soil beneath the site is avoided l Waters l by the same controls that avoid risk to as described above. Risk to plants and animals is avoided by location of the development removed from areas of coo3587 27 October 2004 EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:47 SEAMUS special e6ological considered Nuisance l . KELLY & SONS importance. sensitive through All wastes WHITE YOUNG The flora and fauna in the vicinity GREEN of the site are not to the site activities. Noise, Odours or Litter is avoided will be handled in a contained by: building and all vehicles carrying these wastes are and will continue to be covered. Daily litter patrols are, and will be, carried out at the site. pollution control emissions Adverse will also have the effect of reducing the nuisance of dust from the site. effects Operating on the country side or places of interest the site with adequate environmental are avoided controls. by: A.8.3 - Best Available Technology to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he ru l measures . These se l not Entailing Excessive With respect to the SK&S facility the principal of employing to emissions as follows. SK&S has, and will, employ in order to control all nuisance modern management regularly cleaning site surfaces The existing and proposed compactor practices BATNEEC practices and continue and ensure protection include transporting equipment waste to commit financial of the environment. within covered vehicles, and weighbridge on site such as picking lines, shredder, are examples of the best available consultants loading shovels, technology for such have and will also be retained as required to monitor potential nuisances environmental media set out by the EPA. on a regular basis of improvements.in annual revenues The consultants will inform the pollution abatement or other relevant technology. The costs of the facility and adhering to the modern management SK&S’s is being applied in respect s and all relevant company (BATNEEC) and regularly patrolling for litter. facilities. Specialist emissions Co The existing baler, management ns en resources modern Costs practices will be financed from or short term bank loans. Coo3587 28 October 2004 EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:47 SEAMUS WHITE YOUNG KELLY & SONS A.8.4 Fit and Proper As stated no employee of SK&S has been convicted of an offence under the Act 1996. As outlined in Section L.2, the Managing Director has 20 years experience Financial commitments environmental issues Monitoring A.9 may be required pollution. of environmental relates to cover decommissioning, The Company’s in the waste aftercare business. management and sound financial position and its ability to cover the cost at the site are outlined in Section L.3. and Sampling to Article Points 12(l)(m) monitoring is as follows : ru environmental to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny ot he Proposed se . This section : Person in Section L.l, Waste Management GREEN -three Dust times a year (twice in Summer and once in Winter) -annually Noise -quarterly Surface Water Discharge Foul Water Discharge A.1 0 Off-site This section Treatment A.1 1 of Wastes 12(l)(n) currently leaving the facility are outlined in Section 1.7.2 of the EIS. All that cannot be recycled are disposed Emergency This section or Disposal relates to Article The destination of wastes residual wastes Co ns en Wastewater (from storage tanks)-one load in four -quarterly treatment plant discharge relates Procedures to Article In the event of unexpected to prevent 12(l)(o) contaminated of at licensed landfill sites. Unexpected Emissions water emissions, the surface water discharge pipes will be cut off with shut-off valves. 29 COO3587 October 2004 EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:47 SEAMUS WHITE YOUNG KELLY & SONS Additional measures outlining procedures to be taken in the event of emergencies GREEN are outlined in Section 3.10 of the EIS. Closure, of the Site relates to article 12(l)(p) at the facility are ongoing with an open ended life span and to date a closure plan has as . G.l (and in Section 3.9 of the EIS). = se outlined in Attachment In the event of the closure of the facility a closure plan will be developed ru not been developed. he Operations arid Aftercare ot This section Restoration to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny A.12 ns en I Co ,i’ COO3587 October 2004 EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:47 :_.,._ “i<I’.:“- q;:: .:. .,.. Environmental Hydrogeology Planning Wexford Consultancy County Council, Contaminated Land Management Systems County Hall, Waste Management Wexford, Health R Safety Co. Wexford Geographic Dear Sir I Madam, our office submitted A. Kelly accordance & Sons for the company’s with .Article 9 of the Waste incorrectly stated as ‘Gorey should read as ‘Ramstown, The application to the EPA’s advertisement comply with legislative However, Business se to the EPA for a ‘Waste Centre (Licensing) Licence’ on behalf of our-client, at Ramstown, Regulations, Gorey, Ramstown, Gorey, In 2000, we notified your office of it has come to light that the address Park, Co. Wexford. Co Wexford’ we gave for the facility and the correct address Gorey, Co Wexford.’ was submitted and a newspaper 2004. Licence A. Kelly & Sons Recycling Management Co this by letter dated 27’h February was an application ns en As you are aware for a Waste to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny on behalf of Seamus Agency ru Protection he to the Environmental . 2005 Re : Application Seamus System? ot 1 9’h January - Information offices with the correct requirements. in Johnstown address Castle Estate, will be erected/displayed Co. Wexford. A site notice in the next week and will T$e text of each of these notices is identical and is enclosed. Yours sincerely, On ,behalf of Seamus Donal Marion Regional (’ >>,,S~.,? ‘;+C$ (,,,, : Apex Kelly & Sons B.Sc., MSc. PGeo Director Business T Tel: 453 Centre, 1 293 Blackthorn 1200 “7 Fax: +353 White Young Green Ireland Ltd Registered in Republic of Ireland A list of directors Number 310574 may be inspected Belfast - Cork - Detry - Dublin Road, Sandyford, 1 293 Dublin 1250 Registered 18 Email: Office: dublin@wyg.com - Offices throughout www.wyg.com Eastgate House, Lock Quay, Limerick. VAT No.lE 6330574Ll thin king beyond construction at the above address. - Limerick Website: the UK and overseas EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:47 APPLICATION TO THE ENVIRONMEN.TAL PROTECTION FOR A WASTE LICENCE AGENCY Notice is hereby given in accordance with the provisions of the Waste Management Act, 1996, that Seamus A. Kelly & Sons, “Amberlea”, Courtnacuddy, Co. Wexford, is applying to the Environmental Protection Agency for a Waste Licence for the company’s existing waste transfer station at Ramstown, Gorey, Co. Wexford (National Grid Reference E314.5, N1584). The principal activity carried out at the site, as specified Management Act, 1996, is as follows: in the Fourth “2. Recycling or reclamation of organic subsiances which composting and other biological transformation processes.)” to the Waste are not used as solvents in the Fourth “3. Recycling or reclamation of metals and metal compounds.” “4. Recycling or reclamation of other inorganic Schedule (including to the Waste “12. Exchange Schedule”. any activity referred to in a preceding he from paragraph of this ot obtained ru se . materials.” of waste for submission to f c Fo op r i yr ns ig pe ht ct ow ion ne pu r r rp eq os ui es re o d nl fo y. ra ny “11, Use of waste Schedule”. to any activity referred to in a preceding paragraph of this - ns en “13. Storage of waste intended for submission to any activity referred to in a preceding paragraph of this schedule, other than temporary storage, pending collection, on the premises where such waste is produced.” Co i Other activities ca’rried out at the site, as specified Management Act, 1996, are as follows :- Schedule The activities carried out at the site, as specified Act, 1996, are as follows :” 11. Blending or mixture prior to submission of this Schedule.” ” 12. Repackaging Schedule.” prior to submission in the Third Schedule to any activity referred to any activity referred to the Waste Management to in a preceding to in a preceding “13. Storage prior to submission to any activity referred to in a preceding Schedule, other than temporary storage, pending collection, on the premises concerned is produced.” paragraph paragraph c of this paragraph of ‘this where the waste A copy of the Waste Licence Application and EIS and such further information relating to the application as may be furnished to the Agency in the course of the Agency’s consideration of the application will, as soon as practicable after receipt by the Agency, be available for inspection or purchase at the headquarters of the Agency, PO Box 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate, County Wexford, Ireland. EPA Export 25-07-2013:14:05:47