Application Form CONTENTS - Environmental Protection Agency

The Tecpro Building, Clonshaugh Business and Technology Park, Dublin 17 

Tel: +353 (0)1 847 4220 Fax: +353 (0)1 847 4257 

ID/05_2833/L04 17 April 2007 

Environmental Protection Agency 

PO Box 3000 

Johnstown 

Castle Estate 

Co. Wexford 

Dear Sir or Madam, 

APPLICATION FOR AN IPPC LICENCE ON BEHALF OF VITRA (IRELAND) LTD 

On behalf of our client Vitra (Ireland) Ltd, please find enclosed the company’s 

application for an IPPC licence in the following format: 

• one signed original and two hard copies; and 

• two electronic copies on separate CD-ROMs, the content of which is a true copy 

of the original application form. 

A cheque for the value of €8,888.00 is also enclosed. This is the corresponding IPPC 

applicable fee for a Large Activity under Class 13 as prescribed in the relevant 

legislation. 

Please note that an Environmental Impact Statement was not required to be 

prepared to accompany the planning application for the Vitra (Ireland) Ltd facility. 

Yours sincerely, 

INGA DOAK 

Senior Environmental Consultant 

AWN Consulting Ltd 

On behalf of Vitra (Ireland) Ltd 

For inspection purposes only. 

Consent of copyright owner required for any other use. 

E-mail: awn.info@awnconsulting.com Website: www.awnconsulting.com 

AWN Consulting Limited Registered in Ireland. No. 319812 Registered Office: Evergreen House, Congress Road, Cork 

Directors: F. Callaghan, C. Dilworth, T. Donnelly, E. Porter Associate Director D. Kelly 

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Integrated Pollution 

Prevention and 

Control Licensing 

Application Form 



EPA Reg. N o : 

(Office use only) 

This document does not purport to be and should not be 

considered a legal interpretation of the provisions and 

requirements of the EPA Acts 1992 and 2003. 


P.O. Box 3000, Johnstown Castle Estate, Co. Wexford 

Telephone : 053-60600 Fax : 053-60699 

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IPPC Application Form 


Application for an Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control Licence 

Environmental Protection Agency Acts, 1992 and 2003. 

Application Form 

CONTENTS 

INTRODUCTION 4 

CHECK LIST FOR ARTICLE 10 COMPLIANCE 5 

SECTION A NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY 11 

SECTION B GENERAL 12 

SECTION C MANAGEMENT OF THE INSTALLATION 19 

SECTION D INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATION 20 

SECTION E EMISSIONS 21 

SECTION F CONTROL & MONITORING 24 

SECTION G RESOURCE USE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY 25 



SECTION H MATERIALS HANDLING 26 

SECTION I EXISTING ENVIRONMENT & IMPACT OF THE ACTIVITY 28 

SECTION J ACCIDENT PREVENTION & EMERGENCY RESPONSE 32 

SECTION K REMEDIATION, DECOMMISSIONING, RESTORATION & 

AFTERCARE 33 

SECTION L STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS 34 

SECTION M DECLARATION 35 

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INTRODUCTION 


A valid application must contain the information prescribed in the Environmental 

Protection Agency (Licensing) Regulations, 1994 to 2004. The applicant is strongly 

advised to read the Application Guidance Notes for Integrated Pollution Prevention 

and Control Licensing, available from the EPA. 

The applicant must conform to the format set out in the guidance notes for applications 

(available from the EPA). Each page of the completed application form must be 

numbered, e.g. page 5 of 45, etc. Also duplicated pages from the application form 

should be uniquely numbered, e.g. page 5(i) of 45, etc. The basic information should 

for the most part be supplied in the spaces given in application form and any 

supporting documentation should be supplied as attachments, as specified. Consistent 

measurement units must be used throughout. 

The applicant should note that the application form has been structured so that it 

requires information to be presented in an order of progressive detail. 

When it is found necessary, additional information may be provided on supplementary 

attachments which should be clearly cross referenced with the relevant sections in the 

main document. 

While all sections in the application form may not be relevant to the activity concerned, 

the applicant should look carefully through all aspects of the form and provide the 

required information, in the greatest possible detail. 

All maps/drawings/plans must be no larger than A3 size and scaled appropriately such 

that they are clearly legible. In exceptional circumstances, where A3 is considered 

inadequate, a larger size may be requested by the Agency. 



Information supplied in this application, including supporting documentation will be 

put on public display and open to inspection by any person. Should the applicant 

consider information to be confidential, this information should be submitted in a 

separate enclosure bearing the legend “ In the event that this information is deemed not 

to be held as confidential, it must be returned to ........”. In the event that information is 

considered to be of a confidential nature, then the nature of this information, and the 

reasons why it is considered confidential (with reference to the “ Access to Information 

on the Environment” Regulations) should be stated in the Application Form, where 

relevant. 

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CHECK LIST FOR ARTICLE 10 COMPLIANCE 

Article 10 of the Environmental Protection Agency (Licensing) Regulations, 1994 to 

2004 sets out the statutory requirements for information to accompany a licence 

application. The application form is designed in such a way as to set out these 

questions in a structured manner and not necessarily in the order presented in Article 

10. In order to ensure a legally valid application in respect of Article 10 requirements 

please complete the following check-list. 

Article 10(2)(a) give the name, address and telephone number of the applicant 

and, if different, any address to which correspondence relating to 

the application should be sent and, if the applicant is a body 

corporate, the address of its registered or principal office, 

LOCATION Section B1 and corresponding Attachment 

CHECKED Applicant Official 

(b) give - 

(i) in the case of an established activity, the number of 

employees and other persons working or engaged in 

connection with the activity on the date after which a 

licence is required and during normal levels of operation, 

or 

(ii) in any other case, the gross capital cost of the activity to 

which the application relates, 



LOCATION Section B4 


(c) give the name of the planning authority in whose functional area 

the activity is or will be carried on, 

LOCATION Section B.5 and corresponding Attachment 


(d) in the case of a discharge of any trade effluent or other matter 

(other than domestic sewage or storm water) to a sewer of a 

sanitary authority, give the name of the sanitary authority in 

which the sewer is vested or by which it is controlled, 




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(e) give the location or postal address (including where appropriate, 

the name of the relevant townland or townlands) and the National 

Grid reference of the premises to which the activity relates, 



(f) specify the relevant class or classes in the First Schedule to the 

Act to which the activity relates, 



(g) specify the raw and ancillary materials, substances, preparations, 

fuels and energy which will be produced by or utilised in the 

activity, 

LOCATION Section G and corresponding Attachment 


(h) describe the plant, methods, processes, ancillary processes, 

abatement, recovery and treatment systems, and operating 

procedures for the activity, 

LOCATION Section D and corresponding Attachment 


(i) indicate how the requirements of section 83(5)(a)(i) to (v) and 

(vii) to (x) of the Act shall be met, having regard, where 

appropriate, to any relevant specification issued by the Agency 

under section 5(3) of the Act and the reasons for the selection of 

the arrangements proposed, 



LOCATION Section L and corresponding Attachment 


(j) give particulars of the source, nature, composition, temperature, 

volume, level, rate, method of treatment and location of 

emissions, and the period or periods during which the emissions 

are made or are to be made, 

LOCATION Section E and corresponding Attachments 


(k) describe the arrangements for the prevention or minimisation of 

waste and, where waste is produced, the on and of site 


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arrangements for the recovery or disposal of solid and liquid 

wastes, 

LOCATION Section H1 and corresponding Attachment 


(l) specify, by reference to the relevant European Waste Catalogue 

codes as prescribed by Commission Decision 2000/532/EC of 03 

May 2000, the quantity and nature of the waste or wastes 

produced or to be produced by the activity, 

LOCATION Section H1 and corresponding Attachment 


(m) provide: 

(i) details, and an assessment, of the impacts of any existing or 

proposed emissions on the environment, including on an 

environmental medium other than that or those into which the 

emissions are or are to be made, and 

(ii) details of the proposed measures to prevent or eliminate, or 

where that is not practicable, to limit, reduce or abate 

emissions, 

LOCATION Section I, F1 and corresponding Attachments 


(n) identify monitoring and sampling points and outline proposals for 

monitoring emissions and the environmental consequences of any 

such emissions, 



LOCATION Section F2 and corresponding Attachment 


(o) describe the condition of the site of the installation, 

LOCATION Section I and corresponding Attachments 


(p) describe in outline the main alternatives, if any, to the proposals 

contained in the application which were studied by the applicant, 

LOCATION Section I.8 and corresponding Attachment 


(q) specify the measures to be taken to comply with an 

environmental quality standard where such a standard requires 

stricter conditions to be attached to a licence than would 


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otherwise be determined by reference to best available 

techniques, 



(r) describe the measures to be taken for minimising pollution over 

long distances or in the territory of other states, 



(s) describe the measures to be taken under abnormal operating 

conditions, including start-up, shutdown, leaks, malfunctions, 

breakdowns and momentary stoppages, 

LOCATION Section J and corresponding Attachment 


(t) describe the measures to be taken on and following the 

permanent cessation of the activity or part of the activity to avoid 

any risk of environmental pollution and to return the site of the 

activity to a satisfactory state, 

LOCATION Section K and corresponding Attachment 


(u) describe, in the case of an activity which gives, or could give rise, 

to an emission containing a hazardous substance which is 

discharged to an aquifer and is specified in the Annex to Council 

Directive 80/68/EEC of 17 December 1979 on the protection of 

groundwater against pollution caused by certain dangerous 

substances, the arrangements necessary to comply with said 

Council Directive, 



LOCATION Section E.4 and corresponding Attachment 


(v) include any other information required under Article 6(1) of 

Council Directive 96/61/EC of 24 September 1996 concerning 

integrated pollution prevention and control, 



(w) include a non-technical summary of information provided in 

relation to the matters specified in paragraphs (f) to (v) above, 


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LOCATION Section A1 and corresponding Attachment 


(x) state whether the activity consists of, comprises, or is for the 

purposes an establishment to which the European Communities 

(Control of Major Accident Hazards involving Dangerous 

Substances) Regulations, 2000 apply, 



Article 10(3) Without prejudice to Article 12(1), an application for a licence shall be 

accompanied by - 

(a) a copy of the relevant page of the newspaper in which the notice 

in accordance with article 6 has been published, 



(b) a copy of the text of the site notice erected or fixed on the land or 

structure in accordance with article 7, 



(c) a copy of the notice given to the planning authority under section 

85(1)(a) of the Act, 



(d) a copy of such plans, including a site plan and location map (no 

larger than A3), and such other particulars, reports and 

supporting documentation as are necessary to identify and 

describe - 

(i) the activity 



LOCATION Section B.2, D & corresponding Attachments 


(ii) the position of the site notice in accordance with article 7, 



(iii) the point or points from which emissions are made or are to 

be made, and 


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LOCATION Section E and corresponding Attachments 


(iv)monitoring and sampling points, and 

LOCATION Section F.2 and corresponding Attachment 


(e) a fee specified in accordance with section 94 of the Act. 

LOCATION Cheque Enclosed 


Article 10(4)(b) A signed original and 2 hardcopies of the application and 

accompanying documents/particulars in hardcopy format plus 2 

copies of all files in electronic searchable PDF format on CD- 

Rom shall be submitted to the headquarters of the Agency. 

In cases where an E.I.S. is required to be submitted to the Agency 

in support of the application, a signed original and 2 hardcopies 

of the EIS plus 16* copies of all files in electronic searchable 

PDF format on CD-Rom shall be submitted to the headquarters of 

the Agency. 

* Energy sector applicants = 18 copies 

LOCATION Enclosed 




CD version 

PROVIDED Y/N 

Enclosed 



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SECTION A NON-TECHNICAL SUMMARY 

Non-Technical Summary of IPC Licence Application 

A non-technical summary of the application is to be included here. The summary should 

identify all environmental impacts of significance associated with the carrying on of the 

activity/activities, and describe mitigation measures proposed or existing to address 

these impacts. This description should also indicate the normal operating hours and 

days per week of the activity. 

The following information must be included in the non-technical summary: 

A description of: 

− the installation and its activities, 

− the raw and auxiliary materials, other substances and the energy used in or 

generated by the installation, 

− the sources of emissions from the installation, 

− the conditions of the site of the installation, 

− the nature and quantities of foreseeable emissions from the installation into each 

medium as well as identification of significant effects of the emissions on the 

environment, 

− the proposed technology and other techniques for preventing or, where this not 

possible, reducing emissions from the installation, 

− where necessary, measures for the prevention and recovery of waste generated by 

the installation, 

− further measures planned to comply with the general principles of the basic 

obligations of the operator i.e. 

(a) all the appropriate preventive measures are taken against pollution, in 

particular through application of the best available techniques; 

(b) no significant pollution is caused; 

(c) waste production is avoided in accordance with Council Directive 

75/442/EEC of 15 July 1975 on waste; where waste is produced, it is 

recovered or, where that is technically and economically impossible, it is 

disposed of while avoiding or reducing any impact on the environment; 

(d) energy is used efficiently; 

(e) the necessary measures are taken to prevent accidents and limit their 

consequences; 

(f) the necessary measures are taken upon definitive cessation of activities to 

avoid any pollution risk and return the site of operation to a satisfactory state. 



− measures planned to monitor emissions into the environment. 

Supporting information should form Attachment N o A.1 


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B.1. Owner/Operator 


SECTION B GENERAL 

* Applicants Name: Vitra (Ireland) Ltd 

Address: IDA Business Park 

Ballynattin 

Arklow 

Co. Wicklow 

Telephone N o : 0402 26500 Fax N o : 0402 91355 

e-mail : ahmet.devecioglu@vitra.ie 

* This should be the name of the applicant on the date the Application is lodged with 

the Agency. This should be the name of the legal entity (which can be a limited 

company or a sole trader). A trading/business name is not acceptable. 

Address for correspondence : As Above 

(if different from above) 

Address of Body Corporate : Not Applicable 

(if applicable) 

e-mail : 



The applicant must also supply the following: 

(a) Certified Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (Refer Attachment B.1) 

(b) Company’s Number in Company’s Registration Office (No: 291147) 

(c) Particulars of Registered Office of the Company (Vitra Ireland Ltd, IDA 

Business Park, Ballynattin, Arklow, Co. Wicklow) 


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Name and address of the proprietor(s) of the Land on which the Activity is situated ( if 

different from applicant named above). 

Proprietor’s Name: As Above 

Address: 

Name and address of the owner(s) of the building and ancillary plant in which the 

activity is situated ( if different from applicant named above). 

Name: As Above 

Address: 




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B.2. Location of Activity 


Name: Vitra (Ireland) Ltd 

Full Address: IDA Business Park 

Ballynattin 

Arklow 

Co. Wicklow 

Telephone N o : 0402 26500 Fax N o : 0402 91355 

Contact Name (Primary): Ahmet Devecioglu 

Position(s): Production Manager 

e-mail : ahmet.devecioglu@vitra.ie 

Contact Name (Secondary): Stephen Doyle 

Position(s): Health & Safety Officer 

e-mail : stephen.doyle@vitra.ie 

Contact Name (Tertiary): James Killilea 

Position(s): Raw Materials Manager 

e-mail : james.killilea@vitra.ie 



National Grid Reference (12 digit-6E,6N) 322840E, 171549N 

Location maps (no larger than A3), with grid references should be enclosed in 

Attachment N o B.2. 


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B.3. Class of Activity 


Identify the relevant activities in the First, Third or Fourth Schedule of the PoE Act 2004 to 

which the activity relates: 

Schedule Class 

Note 1 

Description 

First 13.4.1 The manufacture of ceramic products by firing, in 

particular tiles, with a production capacity exceeding 

75 tonnes per day and a kiln capacity exceeding 4m 3 . 

Note 1: In order to give a precise identification select only those words from the 

description of the class or classes that best describes the nature of the activity for which the 

licence is being applied for. 

B.4. Employees/ Capital Cost 

Give- 

(i) In the case of an established activity, the number of employees and other persons, 

working or engaged in connection with the activity on the date after which a licence is 

required and during normal levels of operation, or 

(ii) In any other case, the gross capital cost of the activity to which the application relates. 

Number of Employees (existing facilities): 89 

Gross Capital Cost (new proposals) € Not Aplicable 




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B.5. Relevant Planning Authority 


Give the name of the planning authority in whose functional area the activity is or will be 

carried out. 

Name: Wicklow County Council 

Address: County Buildings 

Whitegates 

Wicklow Town 

Co. Wicklow 

Telephone N o : 0404 201 00 

Planning Permission for this project :- 

Obtained � Is being processed � Not applied for � 

Local Authority Planning File Reference N o : 03-8602 



Attachment N o B.5 should contain all planning permissions including a copy of all 

conditions. For existing activities, Attachment N o B.5 should also contain all licences 

and permits past and present in force at the time of submission. 


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B.6. Relevant Sanitary Authority. 


In the case of a discharge of any trade effluent or other matter to a sewer of a sanitary 

authority, give the name of the sanitary authority in which the sewer is vested or by which 

it is controlled. 

Name: Wicklow County Council 

Environmental and Water Services Section 

Address: County Buildings 

Whitegates 

Wicklow Town 

Co. Wicklow 

Telephone N o : 0404 201 27 

In the case of a discharge of any trade effluent or other matter to a sewer not vested by a 

sanitary authority, the applicant must supply as Attachment N o B.6; (a) the name and 

address of the owner(s) of the sewer and the waste water treatment plant to which the sewer 

discharges and who are responsible for the quality of the treated effluent discharging to 

waters and (b) a copy of the effluent regulations and the agreement between the applicant 

and the aforementioned. 

Name: Refer Attachment B.6 for details 

Address: 

Telephone N o : 




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B.7. Relevant Health Board Region 


The applicant should indicate the Health Board Region where the activity is or will be 

located. 

Name: East Coast Area Health Board 

Address: Block B, The Civic Centre 

Main Street 

Bray 

Co. Wicklow 

Telephone N o : 012 744 100 

B.8. Site Notice, Newspaper Advertisement and Planning Authority Notice. 

Give the position of the site notice in accordance with article 7 of the Regulations. 

Attachment N o B.8 - should contain a copy of the text of the site notice, a map (no 

larger than A3) showing its location on site and a copy of the newspaper advertisement. 

A copy of the notice given to the Planning Authority should also be included. 

B.9 Seveso II Regulations 

State whether the activity is an establishment to which the EC (Control of Major 

Accident Hazards involving Dangerous Substances) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. No. 476 of 

2000) apply. 

If yes, outline how the process comes under these regulations. 

Supporting information should be included in Attachment N o B.9. 

B.10 IPPC Directive 



Specify whether the facility is a category of industrial activity referred to in Annex I of 

the IPPC Directive (96/61/EC) and if yes specify the category. 

Supporting information should be included in Attachment N o B.10. 


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SECTION C MANAGEMENT OF THE INSTALLATION 

C.1 Site Management & Control 

Details should be provided on the management structures for the activity. Organisational 

charts, and all relevant environmental management policy statements, including 

provisions for on-going assessment of environmental performance are required. 

Indicate whether an Environmental Management System has been developed for the 

installation. 

If yes, specify which standard and include a copy of the accreditation certificate. 

This information should form Attachment N o C. 




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SECTION D INFRASTRUCTURE & OPERATION 

D.1. Operational Information Requirements 

Describe the plant, methods, processes, ancillary processes, abatement, recovery and 

treatment systems, and operating procedures for the activity, to include a copy of such 

plans, drawings or maps, (site plans and location maps, process flow diagrams), and such 

other particulars, reports and supporting documentation as are necessary describe all 

aspects of the activity. Maps and drawings must be no larger than A3 size. 

A development and operational history of the site should be included here. 

Attachment N o D should contain a list of all unit operations (process) to be carried out, 

including a flow diagrams of each with any relevant additional information. 




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E.1. Emissions to Atmosphere 


SECTION E EMISSIONS 

E.1.A. Details of all point emissions to atmosphere 

Details of all point emissions to atmosphere should be supplied. Table E.1.(i) (for 

Boiler emissions) must be completed for boilers over 20MW thermal input. Complete 

Table E.1(ii) and E.1(iii) for all other main emission points. Complete Table E.1(iv) for 

minor emission points. 

A summary list of the emission points, together with maps and/or drawings (no larger 

than A3), and supporting documentation should be included as Attachment N o E. Plans 

of emission elevations, relevant roof heights, etc., should also be included, as should 

detailed descriptions and schematics of all abatement systems. 

The applicant should address in particular any emission point where the substances 

listed in Schedule of S.I. 394 of 2004 are emitted. 

For emissions outside the BAT guidance limit, a full evaluation of the existing 

abatement/treatment system must be provided. A planned programme of improvement 

towards meeting upgraded standards is required. This should highlight specific goals 

and a time scale, together with options for modification, upgrading or replacement as 

required to bring the emissions within the limits as set out in the BAT guidance note(s). 

E.1.B. Fugitive and Potential emissions. 

Give summary details of fugitive and potential emissions in Table E.1(v). 

In relation to activities listed in the Schedule of Council Directive 1999/13/EC on the 

limitation of emissions of volatile organic compounds due to the use of organic solvents 

in certain activities and installations; 

− specify the relevant category of activity in the Schedule 

− specify how the requirements in relation to fugitive emissions will be met. 

Full details and any supporting information should form Attachment E.1.B 

E.2 Emissions to Surface Waters 

Tables E.2(i) and E.2(ii) must be completed. 



A summary list of the emission points, together with maps/drawings (no larger than A3) 

and supporting documentation should be included as Attachment N o E.2. 

The applicant should address in particular any emission point where the substances 

listed in the Schedule of S.I. No. 394 of 2004 are emitted. 


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Details of all List I and List II substances listed in the Annex to EU Directive 

76/464/EEC (as amended), contained in any emission must be presented. All surface 

water runoff and storm water drains discharging to surface water bodies must be 

included. A National Grid References (10 digit, 5E, 5N) must be given for all discharge 

points. The identity and type of receiving water (river, ditch, estuary, lake, etc.) must be 

stated. 





required to bring the emissions within the limits as set out in the BATNEEC guidance 

note(s). 

E.3 Emissions to Sewer 

Tables E.3(i) and E.3(ii) should be completed. 

A summary list of the emission points, together with maps and/or drawings (no larger 

than A3) and supporting documentation should be included as Attachment N o E.3. 

Details of all List I and List II substances listed in the Annex to EU Directive 

76/464/EEC (as amended), contained in any emission must be presented. All relevant 

information on the receiving sewer, including any effluent treatment/abatement systems, 

not already described, with schematics as appropriate should also be included in 

Attachment N o E.3. 

For emissions outside BAT guidance limit (where given), a full evaluation of the 

existing abatement/treatment system must be provided. A planned programme of 

improvement towards meeting upgraded standards is required. This should highlight 

specific goals and a time scale, together with options for modification, upgrading or 

replacement as required to bring the emissions within any limits set out in the BAT 

guidance note(s). 

E.4. Emissions to Ground 



Describe the existing or proposed arrangements necessary to give effect to Articles 3,4,5,6, 

and 7 of Council Directive 80/68/EEC of 17 December 1979 on the protection of 

groundwater against pollution by certain dangerous substances. 

The applicant should supply details of the nature and quality of the substance 

(agricultural and non-agricultural waste) to be landspread (slurry, effluent, ash, sludges 

etc) as well as the proposed application rates, periods of application and mode of 

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required to bring the emissions within the limits as set out in the BAT guidance note(s). 

E.5 Noise Emissions 

Give particulars of the source, location, nature, level, and the period or periods during 

which the noise emissions are made or are to be made. 

Table E.5(i) should be completed, as relevant, for each source. 

Supporting information should form Attachment N o E.5 

For emissions outside the EPA Noise Guidance Note limit, a full evaluation of the 

existing abatement/treatment system must be provided. A planned programme of 

improvement towards meeting upgraded standards is required. This should highlight 

specific goals and a time scale, together with options for modification, upgrading or 

replacement as required to bring the emissions within the limits as set out in the 

guidance note. 




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SECTION F CONTROL & MONITORING 

Describe the proposed technology and other techniques for preventing or, where 

this is not possible, reducing emissions from the installation/facility. 

F.1: Treatment, Abatement and Control Systems 

Details of treatment/abatement systems (air and effluent emissions) should be included, 

together with schematics as appropriate. 

For each Emission Point identified complete Table F.1(i) and include detailed 

descriptions and schematics of all abatement systems. 

Attachment N o F.1 should contain any supporting information. 

F.2: EMISSIONS MONITORING AND SAMPLING POINTS 

Identify monitoring and sampling points and outline proposals for monitoring emissions. 

Table F.2(i) should be completed (where relevant) for air emissions, for emissions to 

surface waters, for emissions to sewers, for emissions to ground, and for waste 

emissions. Where ambient environment monitoring is carried out or proposed, Table 

F.2(ii) should be completed as relevant for each environmental medium. 

Include details of monitoring/sampling locations and methods. 

Attachment N o F.2 should contain any supporting information. 




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SECTION G RESOURCE USE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY 

G.1 Give a list of the raw and ancillary materials, substances, preparations, 

fuels and energy which will be produced by or utilised in the activity. 

The list(s) given should be very comprehensive, all materials used, fuels, 

intermediates, laboratory chemicals and product should be included. 

Particular attention should be paid to materials and product consisting of, or 

containing, dangerous substances as described in the EU (Classification, Packaging, 

Labelling and Notification of Dangerous Substances) Regulations 1994 [SI 77/94]. 

The list must classify these materials in accordance with Article 2 of these 

Regulations, and must specify the designated Risk Phrases (R-Phrases) of each 

substance in accordance with Schedule 2 of the Regulations 

Tables G.1(i) and G.1(ii) must be completed. Copy as required. 

Supporting information should be given in Attachment N o G. 




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SECTION H MATERIALS HANDLING 

H.1 Raw Materials, Intermediates and Product Handling 

All materials should be listed in Tables G.1(i) and G.(ii) of Section G. 

Details of the storage conditions, location within the site, segregation system used and 

transport systems within the site should be outlined here. In addition, information 

relating to the integrity, impermeability and recent testing of pipes, tanks and bund 

areas should be outlined. 

H.2 Describe the arrangements for the recovery or disposal of solid and liquid 

wastes accepted into or generated by the installation/facility. 

For each waste material, give full particulars of ; 

(a) Name 

(b) Description & nature of waste 

(c) Source 

(d) Where stored and integrity/impermeability of storage areas 

(e) Amount (m 3 ) and tonnage 

(f) Period or Periods of generation 

(g) Analysis ( include test methods and Q.C. ) 

(h) European Waste Catalogue Code 



(i) Waste Category per EC Reg 1774/2002/EC where relevant 

Where any waste would be classified as Hazardous Waste as defined in the Waste 

Management Acts, 1996 to 2003, this should be made clear in the information 

provided. 

Summary Tables H.1(i) and H.1(ii) should also be completed, as appropriate, for each 

waste. The licence/permit register number of the waste collection agent or 

disposal/recovery operator should be supplied as well as the expiry date of the 

relevant permits. 

Supporting information should form Attachment N o H.1 


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H.2 Waste disposal by on-site landfilling. 


For wastes to be disposed of by landfilling on-site, full details of the disposal site 

should be submitted (to include inter alia, site selection procedures, location maps, (no 

larger than A3) geology, hydrogeology, operational plan, containment, gas and 

leachate management, post-closure care). 

Supporting information should form Attachment N o H.2. >> NOT APPLICABLE TO 

VITRA (IRELAND) LTD 




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SECTION I EXISTING ENVIRONMENT & IMPACT OF THE ACTIVITY 

Describe the conditions of the site of the installation 

Provide an assessment of the effects of any emissions on the environment, 

including on an environmental medium other than that into which the emissions 

are made. 

Describe, where appropriate, measures for minimising pollution over long 

distances or in the territory of other states. 

I.1.Assessment of atmospheric emissions 

Describe the existing environment in terms of air quality with particular reference to 

ambient air quality standards. 

Provide a statement whether or not emissions of main polluting substances (as defined 

in the Schedule of S.I. 394 of 2004) to the atmosphere are likely to impair the 

environment. 

Give summary details and an assessment of the impacts of any existing or proposed 

emissions on the environment, including environmental media other than those into 

which the emissions are to be made. 

Attachment N o I.1 should also contain full details of any dispersion modelling of 

atmospheric emissions from the activity, where required. 

I.2. Assessment of Impact on Receiving Surface Water 

Describe the existing environment in terms of water quality with particular reference to 

environmental quality standards or other legislative standards. Table I.2(i) should be 

completed 



Provide a statement whether or not emissions of main polluting substances (as defined 

in the Schedule of S.I. 394 of 2004) to water are likely to impair the environment. 




Full details of the assessment and any other relevant information on the receiving 

environment should be submitted as Attachment N o I.2. 

I.3. Assessment of Impact of Sewage Discharge. 




Full details of the assessment and any other supporting information should form 

Attachment N o I.3. 


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I.4 Assessment of impact of ground/groundwater emissions 

Describe the existing groundwater quality. Tables I.4(i) should be completed. 


emissions on the ground (aquifers, soils, sub-soils and rock environment), including any 

impact on environmental media other than those into which the emissions are to be made. 

This includes landspreading, land injection etc. 

Full details of the assessment as well as a hydrogeological report (to include 

meteorological data and water quality, and aquifer classification, vulnerability, source 

and resource identification and zonation should be included in Attachment N o I.4. A 

soils survey must also be included where emissions are directly onto or into soils. All 

vulnerable (as a result of ground emissions) surface water bodies must be identified. 

Landspreading of Agricultural/Non Agricultural Wastes 

Tables I.4(ii) and I.4.(iii) should be complete where applicable. Further information is 

available in the Application Guidance Document. 

I.5 Ground and/or groundwater contamination 

Summary details of known ground and/or groundwater contamination, historical or 

current, on or under the site must be given. 

Full details including all relevant investigative studies, assessments, or reports, 

monitoring results, location and design of monitoring installations, plans, drawings, 

documentation, including containment engineering, remedial works, and any other 

supporting information should be included in Attachment N o I.5. 

I.6 Assessment of the environmental impact of on-site waste recovery and/or disposal. 

Describe the arrangements for the prevention and recovery of waste generated by the 

activity. 

Give details, and an assessment of the impact of any existing or proposed on-site waste 

recovery/disposal on the environment, including environmental media other than those 

into which the emissions are to be made. 

This information should form Attachment N o I.6. >> NOT APPLICABLE TO 

VITRA (IRELAND) LTD 

I.7 Noise Impact. 



Give details and an assessment of the impacts of any existing or proposed emissions on 

the environment, including environmental media other than those into which the 

emissions are to be made. 


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Ambient noise measurements 

Complete Table I.7(i) in relation to the information required below: 

(i) State the maximum Sound Pressure Levels which will be experienced at 

typical points on the boundary of the operation. (State sampling interval and 

duration) 

(ii) State the maximum Sound Pressure Levels which will be experienced at 

typical noise sensitive locations, outside the boundary of the operation. 

(iii) Give details of the background noise levels experienced at the site in the 

absence of noise from this operation. 

Prediction models, maps (no larger than A3), diagrams and supporting documents, 

including details of noise attenuation and noise proposed control measures to be 

employed, should form Attachment N o I.7. 




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I.8 Environmental Considerations and BAT 

Describe in outline the main alternatives, if any, to the proposals contained in the 

application. 

Describe any environmental considerations which have been made with respect to the 

use of cleaner technologies, waste minimisation and raw material substitution. 

Describe the measures proposed or in place to ensure that: 

(a) The best available techniques are or will be used to prevent or eliminate or, 

where that is not practicable, generally reduce an emission from the activity; 

(b) no significant pollution is caused; 

(c) waste production is avoided in accordance with Council Directive 75/442/EEC 

of 15 July 1975 on waste; where waste is produced, it is recovered or, where 

that is technically and economically impossible, it is disposed of while 

avoiding or reducing any impact on the environment; 

(d) energy is used efficiently; 

(e) the necessary measures are taken to prevent accidents and limit their 

consequences; 

(f) the necessary measures are taken upon definitive cessation of activities to 

avoid any pollution risk and return the site of operation to a satisfactory state. 

Supporting information should form Attachment N o I.8. 




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SECTION J ACCIDENT PREVENTION & EMERGENCY RESPONSE 

Describe the existing or proposed measures, including emergency procedures, to 

minimise the impact on the environment of an accidental emission or spillage. 

Also outline what provisions have been made for response to emergency situations 

outside of normal working hours, i.e. during night-time, weekends and holiday 

periods. 

Describe the arrangements for abnormal operating conditions including start-up, leaks, 

malfunctions or momentary stoppages. 

Supporting information should form Attachment N o J. 




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SECTION K REMEDIATION, DECOMMISSIONING, RESTORATION & 

AFTERCARE 

Describe the existing or proposed measures to minimise the impact on the environment 

after the activity or part of the activity ceases operation, including provision for postclosure 

care of any potentially polluting residuals. 

Supporting information should be included as Attachment No. K. 




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SECTION L STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS 

Indicate how the requirements of Section 83(5)(a)(i) to (v) and (vii) to (x) of the EPA 

Acts, 1992 and 2003 shall be met, having regard, where appropriate, to any relevant 

specification issued by the Agency under section 5 (3) of the Act and the reasons for the 

selection of the arrangements proposed. 

Indicate whether or not the activity is carried out on, or may be carried out on, or is 

located such that it is liable to have an adverse effect on - 

(a) a site placed on a list in accordance with Chapter 1 of SI 94 of 1997, or 

(b) a site where consultation has been initiated in accordance with Article 5 of 

the EU Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), or 

Indicate whether or not the activity is liable to have an adverse effect on water quality in 

light of S.I. No. 258 of 1998 (Local Government (Water Pollution) Act, 1977 (Water 

Quality Standards for Phosphorus) Regulations, 1998). 

Indicate whether any of the substances specified in the Schedule of the EPA 

(Licensing)(amendment) 2004 are discharged by the activity to the relevant medium. 

Fit and Proper Person 

The PoE Act in Section 83(5)(xi) specifies that the Agency shall not grant a licence 

unless it is satisfied that the applicant or licensee or transferee as the case may be is a 

fit and proper person. Section 84(4) of the PoE Act specifies the information required 

to enable a determination to be made by the Agency. 

• Indicate whether the applicant or other relevant person has been convicted 

under the PoE Act, the Waste Management Act 1996, the Local Government 

(Water pollution) Acts 1977 and 1990 or the Air Pollution Act 1987. 



• Provide details of the applicant’s technical knowledge and/or qualifications, 

along with that of other relevant employees. 

• Provide information to show that the person is likely to be in a position to meet 

any financial commitments or liabilities that may have been or will be entered 

into or incurred in carrying on the activity to which the application relates or in 

consequence of ceasing to carry out that activity. 

Supporting information should be included as Attachment N o L with reference to 

where the information can be found in the application. 


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SECTION M DECLARATION 

Declaration 

I hereby make application for a licence / revised licence, pursuant to the provisions of 

the Environmental Protection Agency Acts, 1992 and 2003 and Regulations made 

thereunder. 

I certify that the information given in this application is truthful, accurate and 

complete. 

I give consent to the EPA to copy this application for its own use and to make it 

available for inspection and copying by the public, both in the form of paper files 

available for inspection at EPA and local authority offices, and via the EPA's website. 

This consent relates to this application itself and to any further information, 

submission, objection, or submission to an objection whether provided by me as 

Applicant, any person acting on the Applicant’s behalf, or any other person. 

Signed by : Date : 

(on behalf of the organisation) 

Print signature name: 

Position in organisation : 



Company stamp or seal: 


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Annex 1 Tables/Attachments 




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TABLE E.1(i) BOILER EMISSIONS TO ATMOSPHERE (1 Page for each emission point) 

N/A: There is a standard central heating type water boiler operated on site (Emission Point 

Ref: A1-1) however it has a stated thermal input capacity of 403kW only. 

Emission Point: 

Emission Point Ref. N o : 

Location : 

Grid Ref. (12 digit, 6E,6N): 

Vent Details 

Diameter: 

Height above Ground(m): 

Date of commencement of 

emission: 

Characteristics of Emission : 

Boiler rating 

Steam Output: 

Thermal Input: 

Boiler fuel 

Type: 

Maximum rate at which fuel is burned 

% sulphur content: 


kg/hr 

MW 

kg/hr 

NOx mg/Nm 3 

Maximum volume of emission 

Temperature 



0 o C. 3% O2(Liquid or Gas), 6% O2(Solid Fuel) 

m 3 /hr 

o C(max) o C(min) o C(avg) 

(i) Period or periods during which emissions are made, or are to be made, 

including daily or seasonal variations (start-up/shutdown to be included): 

Periods of Emission (avg) min/hr hr/day day/yr 

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TABLE E.1(ii) MAIN EMISSIONS TO ATMOSPHERE (1 Page for each emission point) 

Note: Data is currently available for Main Emissions A2-1 to A2-6 (refer tables below). 

Emissions data is currently not available for Main Emissions A2-7 – A2-9. 

Emission Point Ref. N o : A2-1 

Source of Emission: Main Kiln Inlet 

Location : Factory: Main Line 

Grid Ref. (12 digit, 6E,6N): E322920 N171650 

Vent Details 

Diameter: 


1.02m 

9.8 

Date of commencement: January 2005 


(i) Volume to be emitted: 

Average/day 168,000 m 3 /d Maximum/day m 3 /d 

Maximum rate/hour 7000 m 3 /h Min efflux velocity 2.4 m.sec -1 

(ii) Other factors 

Temperature 

For Combustion Sources: 



o C(max) o C(min) 142 o C(avg) 

Volume terms expressed as : � wet. � dry. ________%O2 

(iii) Period or periods during which emissions are made, or are to be made, including daily or 

seasonal variations (start-up /shutdown to be included): 

Periods of Emission (avg) 24 hr/day 365 day/yr 

(with exception of shutdown for say routine 

maintenance – refer Attachment C ) 


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TABLE E.1(iii): MAIN EMISSIONS TO ATMOSPHERE - Chemical characteristics of the emission (1 table per emission point) 

Emission Point Reference Number: A2-1 

Parameter Prior to treatment (1) Brief As discharged (1) 

mg/Nm 3 kg/h description mg/Nm 3 kg/h. kg/year 

Avg Max Avg Max of treatment Avg Max Avg Max Avg Max 

NOx 39 0.273 2391 

SO2 10 0.070 613 

Particulates 102 0.714 6255 

VOCs No Treatment 322 2.254 19745 

HCl 314 2.198 19254 

HF 


8 0.056 491 

1. Concentrations should be based on Normal conditions of temperature and pressure, (i.e. 0 o C,101.3kPa). Wet/dry should be the same as 

given in Table E.1(ii) unless clearly stated otherwise. 



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Source of Emission: Main Kiln Exit 

Location : Factory: Main Line 


Vent Details 

Diameter: 


1.02m 

9.8 





Maximum rate/hour 13,110 m 3 /h Min efflux velocity 4.5 m.sec -1 


Temperature 












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NOx 45 0.590 5168 

SO2 

No Treatment 

1 0.013 115 


VOCs 53 0.695 6087 

HCl 11 0.144 1263 

HF 


3 0.039 345 





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Source of Emission: Secondary Kiln Inlet 

Location : Factory: Decoration Department 


Vent Details 

Diameter: 


0.65m 

9.8 







Temperature 








Periods of Emission (avg) 24 hr/day (as required) 365 day/yr 




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NOx 18 0.031 268 

SO2 1 0.002 15 



HCl 36 0.061 536 

HF 


2 0.003 30 





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Source of Emission: Secondary Kiln Exit 

Location : Factory: Decoration Department 


Vent Details 

Diameter: 


0.65m 

9.8 







Temperature 












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NOx 25 0.093 810 

SO2 1 0.004 32 



HCl 31 0.115 1005 

HF 


1 0.004 32 





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Source of Emission: Tile Drier 


Location : Factory: Press Department 


Vent Details 

Diameter: 


0.65m 

9.8 







Temperature 












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Particulates No Treatment 1 0.005 44 






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Source of Emission: Spray Drier 

Location : Factory: Powder Preparation Area 


Vent Details 

Diameter: 


0.65m 

22 







Temperature 












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Particulates No Treatment 10 0.044 385 






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TABLE E.1(iv): EMISSIONS TO ATMOSPHERE - Minor atmospheric emissions 

Emission point Description Emission details 1 Abatement system employed 

Reference Numbers material mg/Nm 3(2) 

kg/h. kg/year 

A3-1 Shrink Wrap Machine Not available - - - Outlet stack, roof mounted 

A3-2 Decoration Drier Not available - - - Outlet stack, roof mounted 

1 The maximum emission should be stated for each material emitted, the concentration should be based on the maximum 30 minute mean. 

2 Concentrations should be based on Normal conditions of temperature and pressure, (i.e. 0 o C101.3kPa). Wet/dry should be clearly stated. Include reference 

oxygen conditions for combustion sources. 




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TABLE E.1(v): EMISSIONS TO ATMOSPHERE - Potential atmospheric emissions 

N/A 

Emission point ref. no. 

(as per flow diagram) 

Description Malfunction which could 

cause an emission 

1 Estimate the potential maximum emission for each malfunction identified. 




Emission details 

(Potential max. emissions) 1 

Material mg/Nm 3 kg/hour 

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TABLE E.2(i): EMISSIONS TO SURFACE WATERS 

(One page for each emission) 


Emission Point Ref. N o : SW1 

Source of Emission: Gravitational surface water run-off 

Location : North-east corner of site 

Grid Ref. (10 digit, 5E,5N): 322895E, 171727N 

Name of receiving waters: 

Flow rate in receiving 

waters: 

Available waste assimilative 

capacity: 

Emission Details: 

(i) Volume to be emitted 

Drainage ditch 

Unknown m 3 .sec -1 Dry Weather Flow 

Unknown m 3 .sec -1 95%ile flow 

Unknown kg/day 

Normal/day Unknown m 3 Maximum/day Unknown 3 

Maximum rate/hour Unknown m 3 



(ii) Period or periods during which emissions are made, or are to be made, 

including daily or seasonal variations (start-up /shutdown to be included): 

Periods of Emission (avg) Unknown min/hr hr/day day/yr 


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TABLE E.2(ii): EMISSIONS TO SURFACE WATERS - Characteristics of the emission (1 table per emission point) 

Emission point reference number : SW1 

Note by Applicant: the following quantitative data is not measured for surface water emission SW1. Refer Attachment E.2 for details of the 

emission and corresponding data available. 

Parameter Prior to treatment As discharged % Efficiency 

Max. hourly 

average 

(mg/l) 

Max. daily 

average 

(mg/l) 

kg/day kg/year Max. hourly average 

(mg/l) 




Max. daily average 

(mg/l) 

kg/day kg/year 

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TABLE E.3(i): EMISSIONS TO SEWER (One page for each emission) 


Emission Point Ref. N o : SE1 

Location of connection to 

sewer : 

Grid Ref. (10 digit, 5E,5N): 322905E, 171595N 

Name of sewage undertaker: IDA 



Manhole FW1-A, located adjacent to southern 

boundary of site 

Normal/day Not measured Maximum/day Not measured 

Maximum rate/hour Not measured 

(ii) Period or periods during which emissions are made, or are to be made, 

including daily or seasonal variations (start-up /shutdown to be included): 

Periods of Emission (avg) 60 min/hr 24 hr/day 365 day/yr 




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TABLE E.3(ii): EMISSIONS TO SEWER - Characteristics of the emission (1 table per emission point) 

Emission point reference number : SE1 

The following data is not available for Emission Point SE1, as it is not currently measured by either Vitra (Ireland) Ltd or the receiving party IDA. 

Some data is collected by IDA on their WWTP servicing the Business Park as a whole (eg: quality of untreated and treated wastewater prior to discharge to the 

local authority system) however data on discharges from individual business’s is not maintained. 


Max. hourly 

average 

(mg/l) 

Max. daily 

average 

(mg/l) 


(mg/l) 





(mg/l) 


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TABLE E.4(i): EMISSIONS TO GROUND (1 Page for each emission point) 

Emission Point or Area: N/A 

Emission Point/Area Ref. N o : 

Emission Pathway: 

(borehole, well, percolation area, 

soakaway, landspreading, etc.) 

Location : 

Grid Ref. (10 digit, 5E,5N): 

Elevation of discharge: 

(relative to Ordnance Datum) 

Aquifer classification for receiving 

groundwater body: 

Groundwater vulnerability 

assessment (including vulnerability 

rating): 

Identity and proximity of 

groundwater sources at risk (wells, 

springs, etc): 

Identity and proximity of surface 

water bodies at risk: 



Normal/day m 3 Maximum/day m 3 

Maximum rate/hour m 3 



(ii) Period or periods during which emissions are made, or are to be made, including daily or 


Periods of Emission (avg) min/hr hr/day day/yr 


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TABLE E.4(ii): EMISSIONS TO GROUND - Characteristics of the emission (1 table per emission point) 

Emission point/area reference number : N/A 


Max. hourly 

average 

(mg/l) 

Max. daily 

average 

(mg/l) 


(mg/l) 




(mg/l) 



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Table E.5(i): NOISE EMISSIONS - Noise sources summary sheet 

Source 

Emission 

Point Ref 

No 

Equipment 

Ref No. 

(Refer 

Attach. D) 

Overall Aweighted 

Sound 

Pressure Level, LpA 

(dB re. 2x10 -5 Pa) 

and measurement 

distance (m) 

63 

Sound Pressure Level (dB re. 2x10 -5 Pa) 

per Octave Band Centre Frequency (Hz) 

125 

250 


500 

1k 

2k 

4k 

8k 

Impulsive or 

Tonal Qualities 

Periods of 

Emission 

Other Comments 

Tile Drier N1 4 79 1m 76 80 79 75 75 70 59 46 None 24 Hour 

Outdoor 

(Main Roof) 

Main Kiln Flue 1 N2 7 76 1m 80 82 80 72 71 63 55 45 None 24 Hour As Above 

Main Kiln Flue 2 N3 7 72 1m 77 75 74 69 68 63 55 42 None 24 Hour As Above 

Secondary Kiln Flue 1 N4 9 74 0.5m 77 80 75 72 69 64 54 39 None 

As required over 

24 hr period 

As Above 

Secondary Kiln Flue 2 N5 9 74 0.5m 77 79 76 73 68 64 61 48 None As Above As Above 

Décor Drier N6 10 79 2m 78 80 85 76 70 66 60 53 None As Above As Above 

Kiln Entrance Drier N7 6 87 2m 83 86 91 83 82 77 72 65 None 24 Hour As Above 



Dust Extraction Unit N8 16 78 10m 74 76 75 76 75 69 64 60 

Impulsive & 

Tonal 

24 Hour Outdoor 

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TABLE F.1(i): ABATEMENT / TREATMENT CONTROL 

Emission point reference number : A2-8 

Control 1 parameter Equipment 2 Equipment 

maintenance 

Operation of equipment used 

to control dust generated 

from tile manufacture 

Control 1 

parameter 

Dust extraction 

system 

(Equipment) 

Monitoring to be 

carried out 3 

As Above Ongoing surveillance of 

equipment operation 

Emission point reference number : A2-9 

Completed internally, 

as part of ongoing 

site/equipment 

maintenance 

Equipment 

calibration 

None None 

Equipment 

back-up 

Monitoring equipment Monitoring equipment 

calibration 

N/A N/A 

Control 1 parameter Equipment 2 Equipment 

maintenance 

Operation of equipment used 

to control dust generated 

from tile manufacture 

Control 1 

parameter 

Dust extraction 

system 

(Equipment) 


carried out 3 

As Above Ongoing surveillance of 


Completed internally, 

as part of ongoing 


maintenance 

Equipment 

calibration 

None None 

Equipment 

back-up 


calibration 



N/A N/A 


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TABLE F.1(i): ABATEMENT / TREATMENT CONTROL (con’t) 

Emission point reference number : SE1 

Control 1 

parameter 

Operation of 

WWTP used to 

treated process 

wastewater 

Control 1 

parameter 

Equipment 2 Equipment 

maintenance 

Wastewater 

Treatment Plant 

(Equipment) 


carried out 3 

As above Ongoing surveillance of 


Completed 

internally, as part 

of ongoing 


maintenance 

Equipment 

calibration 

Completed 

internally, as part 

of ongoing 


maintenance 

None 

Equipment 

back-up 


calibration 

N/A N/A 

1 List the operating parameters of the treatment / abatement system which control its function. 

2 List the equipment necessary for the proper function of the abatement / treatment system. 

3 List the monitoring of the control parameter to be carried out. 




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TABLE F.2(i) : EMISSIONS MONITORING AND SAMPLING POINTS - ( 1 table per monitoring point) 

Note: Baseline monitoring has been undertaken for a number of on-site emissions (eg: air, noise, surface water). Refer Attachment F2 for further details of 

these. To date, repeat monitoring of on-site emissions is limited to the on-site wastewater treatment plant. Specific details are provided in the Table below. 

Further details are provided in the relevant Attachments (eg: Attachment E, E3, F2, I3, etc). 

Emission Point Reference No. : SE1 

Monitoring of the Wastewater Treatment Plant (which discharges treated wastewater off-site via emission point SE1) includes: 

Parameter Monitoring frequency Accessibility of Sampling Points Sampling method Analysis method/ technique 

Water quality (treated and daily On-site: direct reading from WWTP Direct reading On-site reading from WWTP 

untreated) - pH & temperature 

equipment 

Flow 

daily On-site: direct reading from WWTP Direct reading On-site reading from WWTP 

equipment 

Water quality (treated and As required (eg: has On-site: direct sampling from WWTP Manual collection of samples Off-site analysis of sample by 

untreated) - various parameters been undertaken in Jun 

06, Aug 06, Dec 06) 

accredited laboratory 




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TABLE F.2(ii): AMBIENT ENVIRONMENT MONITORING AND SAMPLING POINTS ( 1 table per monitoring point) 

Note: Baseline monitoring has been undertaken for a number of on-site emissions (eg: air, noise, surface water) which has included ambient monitoring 

where applicable. Refer attachments I.1, I.2 and I.7 for further information. Note that no regular or ongoing ambient environmental monitoring is currently 

undertaken as part of the operation of the site. 

Monitoring Point Reference No : 

Parameter Monitoring frequency Accessibility of 

Sampling point 



Sampling method Analysis method / 

technique 


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Tables G.1(i) and G(ii): Details of Process related Raw Materials, Intermediates, Products, etc., used or generated on the site 

Ref No. or Code Name Material / Substance Vitra 

Assigned 

MSDS No. 

Vitra 

Assigned 

Resource 

Code 

CAS No(s) Danger 

Category 

CSS6201 Colore metallizzato blu VTC2 07390776 7440-70-2, 7429-90-5, 7440-42-8, 1304-29- 

6, 65997-18-4 

PGE 5102 cobalt blue VT C4/C42 05350288 1307-96-6, 1344-28-1 N/A 

X63 005080 Paste gold 8% 's' F10 (VTC5) 07490460 76-22-2, 8006-64-2, 103-50-4, 8000-41-7 XN 

PGE 5401 (OSC 824) pigment for ceramic industry - 

black 

GFRV0754 GF. 75/FTA 1102 FR. 0, 05;0, 

14 

VT C6/C43 05800097 1307-96-6, 7440-47-3, 1309-37-1, 1313-13- 

9, 7440-02-0 

VT C7/C35 06290032 65997-18-4, 7429-90-5, 7440-42-8, 1304- 

29-6 

PGD0070 green pigment VT C10 05614811 68186-93-6 N/A 

PG 43 - K 803 black pigment VT C11 05804930 68186-97-0 N/A 

TTE 170 (SMP 6900) white compound VT C12 02405187 65997-18-4, 7439-92-1, 14808-60-7 T 

PDBN 129 (TURKISH) vitrifiable compound VT C14 K1260002 65997-18-4 XN 

110/003 VERDE (21175) 

(215/003 



emerald green stain VT C18 05300079 

PG 12 - OSC 119 blue-green stain VT C21 05450237 14808-60-7 N/A 

PG 19 - OSC 117 - CT 1605 carmine-red pigment VT C22 05100070 68187-12-2, 14808-60-7, 7440-31-5 N/A 

PG 96 biscuit pigment VT C23 05505191 N/A 

PG 94 COLORE violet pigment VT C25 06590628 N/A 

PG 40 dark brown pigment VT C26 05100071 68555-06-6, 7439-96-5, 14808-60-7 N/A 

NOT CLASSED 


N/A 

N/A 

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Tables G.1(i) and G(ii): Details of Process related Raw Materials, Intermediates, Products, etc., used or generated on the site (con’t) 

Ref No. or Code Amount Stored Annual Usage Nature of Use R Phrase S Phrase Organic/ 

Inorganic 

CSS6201 3.88kg 550gr PASTE PREP R20/22 Inorganic NO 

PGE 5102 47.115kg 47.63kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

X63 005080 1000gr 4250gr PASTE PREP R20/21/22, 

R36/38, R43, 

R52/53, R36- 

37, R61, R62 


Odour 

Organic CHARACTERISTIC 

SOLVENT 

PGE 5401 (OSC 824) 114460gr 421.951kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

GFRV0754 1049086gr 1928634.616gr DECORATION R20/22 Inorganic NO 

PGD0070 21.122kg 8.96kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

PG 43 - K 803 43024gr 0.2kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

TTE 170 (SMP 6900) 166.2kg 650kg PASTE PREP R33, R61, S45, S53 Inorganic NO 

PDBN 129 (TURKISH) 3620kg 8537kg GLAZE PREP R61, 

R62,R20/22, 

R33 

110/003 VERDE (21175) 

(215/003 



S45, S53 Inorganic NO 

702.413kg 18.04kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

PG 12 - OSC 119 45954gr 26.975kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

PG 19 - OSC 117 - CT 1605 816922.19gr 8163.91kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

PG 96 180.452kg 472.97kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

PG 94 COLORE 61445gr 13.8kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

PG 40 220828.4gr 214.66kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

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Assigned 

MSDS No. 

Vitra Assigned 

Resource Code 


Category 

PGD 221 - CE 550 gray pigment VT C28 05404929 N/A 

PG 41 brown pigment VT C29 05605192 N/A 

PG 135 green pigment VT C30 05350045 14808-60-7 N/A 

PG 65 PAINT blue pigment VT C31 05503378 N/A 

DIM 610 COLOROBBIA medium VT C33 04590409 N/A 

GFM 2101 miscela di graniglia da fritta VT C36 06290762 65997-18-4, 7439-92-1 T 

TTG 1563 M (for paste) smalto matt apiombico trasparente VT C38 04912418 N/A 

PGD 60 - PG 7 red/brown pigment VT C40/C47 05600088 N/A 

PGD 136 (OSC 118-CT1602) red pigment VT C41 5100067 68187-12-2 N/A 

PGC 185 MILLED PINK SATIN pink pigment VT C45 06490034 7439-92-1 N/A 

PGD 131 (PGE 5105) vanadium/sky blue pigment VT C46 05403053 N/A 

CaCO3 VT C48 01000013 

DARVOR KAOLEN VT D1 00400009 

650/116 (151230) GRAY SATIN decorating colour grey VT D3 06990048 68187-54-2, 65997-18-4, 

14808-60-7, 7439-92-1, 

7440-43-9 

XN 



AL-2689 Isopropyl alcohol VT E1 04551887 67-63-0 N/A 

A 2311 ceramic additive VT E3 04910883 N/A 

A 2413 ceramic additive VT E4 04910884 N/A 

ET10 P 0203 ceramic glazes VT E15 02410882 N/A 


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Inorganic 

Odour 

PGD 221 - CE 550 88555gr 64.42kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

PG 41 408429.83gr 4210.96kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

PG 135 0.755kg 2.1kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

PG 65 PAINT 119874gr 27.52KG PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

DIM 610 COLOROBBIA 6935gr 568gr PASTE PREP Inorganic CHARACTERISTIC 

SOLVENT 

GFM 2101 194.642kg 190771kg DECORATION R20/22, R33, 

R62, R61 


TTG 1563 M (for paste) 465kg 485kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

PGD 60 - PG 7 167914.1gr 92.9kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

PGD 136 (OSC 118-CT1602) 155.134k 3451.25kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

PGC 185 MILLED PINK 

SATIN 

248987.9gr 55gr PASTE PREP R33, R61, 

R20/22 


PGD 131 (PGE 5105) 367.753kg 4275.22kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

CaCO3 6544.335kg 34722kg GLAZE PREP Inorganic NO 

DARVOR KAOLEN 39170.84kg 137045.513kg GLAZE PREP Inorganic NO 

650/116 (151230) GRAY 

SATIN 



3850.33GR 11726.66gr PASTE PREP R61-62-20/22- 

30, R20/21/22 

AL-2689 626.297kg 327.19kg PASTE PREP R11, R36, R67 S16, S2, S24/25, 

S26, S7 

Inorganic NO 

Organic ALCOHOL 

A 2311 14.5kg 14.2kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

A 2413 70.2kg 5.5kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

ET10 P 0203 2475.7kg 32521.3kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 


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Assigned 

MSDS No. 


Resource Code 

CAS No(s) Danger Category 

ET40 P 0162 ceramic glazes VT E19 02410881 N/A 

CK 13105 COLOR GRIGIO stain VT F5 06590658 68187-54-2 N/A 

CK 13451 stain VT F6 06590661 71631-15-7 N/A 

VITROMASS S85T0874 

BLACK 

pigment blue green VT F8 06290911 68187-11-1 N/A 


BLUE 

stain VT F9 06290890 68187-15-5, 68412-79-3 N/A 

1 MAN 616 (TURKISH) rustico matt VT JK1 K1260001 N/A 

1 MLN 471 (1 MMO 70/34) smalto neutro VT G2/JK2 02400037 N/A 

CT1703-CL84/360-OSC84- 

CLSM843 

CT1102(OSC145- 

CEC11138-OSC102) 

ossido grigio VT JK3 05700092 N/A 

ossido colorante pink VT JK4 05100069 N/A 

CT 1700 (OSC 818) colorante nero VT JK5 05800096 N/A 



CT 1301 (OSC 308) ossido colorante giallo cedro VT JK6 05200073 N/A 

CT 1202 colorante arancio VT JK7 05211713 N/A 

7036 carbocel mm3 VT L1 04100051 9004-32-4 N/A 

TALK 602 talc VT T3 01102185 14807-96-6 N/A 

QUARTZ quartz VT T4 01205605 N/A 

NR 209 MEDIUM medium VT Y4 04590004 8002-09-3, 108-93-0, 64742-94- 

5, 95-63-6, 91-20-3, 108-67-8 


XN N 

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Inorganic 

ET40 P 0162 12500kg 7500kg GLAZE PREP Inorganic NO 

CK 13105 COLOR GRIGIO 9305.6gr 72gr PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

CK 13451 6885.85gr 7.2gr PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 


BLACK 

18.005kg 5820gr GLASS PREP Inorganic NO 


BLUE 


1 MAN 616 (TURKISH) 3288.5kg 2979kg GLAZE PREP Inorganic NO 

1 MLN 471 (1 MMO 70/34) 149.524kg 101.64kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

CT1703-CL84/360-OSC84- 

CLSM843 

CT1102(OSC145- 

CEC11138-OSC102) 

83320gr 533.818kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

56.271kg 230.362kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

CT 1700 (OSC 818) 163.62kg 77.39kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

CT 1301 (OSC 308) 437842gr 505.98kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 



CT 1202 294.09kg 350.34kg PASTE PREP R20/22 Inorganic NO 

7036 1983.549kg 3546.218kg GLAZE PREP Inorganic NO 

TALK 602 1160kg 1500kg GLAZE PREP Inorganic NO 

QUARTZ 22935.463kg 141415.725kg GLAZE PREP Inorganic NO 

NR 209 MEDIUM 18675.4gr 15250gr PASTE PREP R65, R37/38, 

R51/53, R20/22, 

R10, R20, 

R36/37/38, R22, 

R50/53, R37 

S56, S57, S60, 

S61, S62, S25, 

S36/37 


Odour 

Inorganic TYPICAL 

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Ref No. or Code 


KRINK.TRANS 

Name Material / Substance Vitra 

Assigned 

MSDS No. 

VITROMASS S65T0751 OP. 

WHITE 


ORANGE 


REDDISH BEI 


OCEAN BLU 


Resource Code 


Category 

vitromass krinkle transparent VT Y6 06290897 65997-18-4 N/A 

vitromass krinkle white VT Y7 06290895 N/A 

vitromass orange VT Y8 06290912 N/A 

Vitromass reddish beige VT Y9 06290913 N/A 

vitromass ocean blue VT Y10 06290918 N/A 

VEICOLO TF/95 TF-95 A1 04590425 XN F 

S 45 T 0237 METALLIC 

GLAZE 


WHITE METAL 


VETROSA FRI 

S 65 T 1067 MURANO 

VETROSA FRI 

GFR 2113 RECT FRIT (S65T 

1300) 

pewter raku glaze A2 04590906 1314-62-1, 14808-60-7 T N 

cromato pearla white A6 04590900 123-42-2, 107-98-2, 13463-67- 

7, 78-83-1, 67-63-0 

vitromass with paillettes D5 06290910 D5 

vitrosa with murano effect D6 06290908 65997-18-4 n/a 

glossy trans vetrosa for 

polishing 



D7 06290825 


T N 

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Ref No. or Code Amount Stored Annual 

Usage 


KRINK.TRANS 

Nature of Use R Phrase S Phrase Organic/ 

Inorganic 

1875kg 1365376gr GLASS PREP Inorganic NO 

VITROMASS S65T0751 OP. WHITE 600kg 412133gr GLASS PREP Inorganic NO 

VITROMASS S85T0864 ORANGE 35.615kg 4112gr GLASS PREP R20/22, R33, 

R50/53, R61, 

R62, R51/53 

VITROMASS S85T0866 REDDISH 

BEI 

S28, S45, S53, 

S60, S61 

Inorganic NO 


VITROMASS S85T0868 OCEAN BLU 22.675kg 1200gr GLASS PREP Inorganic NO 

VEICOLO TF/95 16193.68gr 70811gr PASTE PREP R10, R22 S16, S43 Organic CHARACTERISTIC 

S 45 T 0237 METALLIC GLAZE 4kg 8000gr PASTE PREP R61, R62, 

R20/22, R68, 

R48/20, R50/53 

VITROMASS S80T0257 WHITE 

METAL 

VITROMASS S65T0754 VETROSA 

FRI 

105.135kg 1594gr GLASS PREP R33, R61, 

R20/22, R62, 

R36, R51/53, 

R50/53, R10, 

R37/38, R41, 

R67, R11 



S38, S45, S53, 

S56, S57, S60, 

S61, S36/37 

S26, S45, S53, 

S56, S57, S60, 

S61, S24, 

S37/39, S7 

Inorganic NO 

Organic & 

Inorganic 


S 65 T 1067 MURANO VETROSA FRI 75kg 135kg GLASS PREP Inorganic NO 

GFR 2113 RECT FRIT (S65T 1300) 126kg 40000gr DECORATION Inorganic NO 

TYPICAL 


Odour 

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Assigned 

MSDS No. 

Vitra 

Assigned 

Resource 

Code 

N 472/SI IRIS LUSTER iris lustre F5 07390062 5593-70-4, 108-93-0, 64742- 

95-6, 108-94-1, 64-19-7 

CAS No(s) Danger Category 

VITROMASS S85T0877 WHITE vitromass white F7 06290920 - N/A 

VITROMASS S85T0874 BLACK vitromass black F8 06290911 - N/A 

VITROMASS S85T0869 BLUE vitromass blue F9 06290890 - N/A 

CSM 18 yellow colour G1 06590245 65997-18-4, 14808-60-7, 

7440-36-0 

CT 1803 - CL 3 - OC 200 red stain VT C17 05104679 - N/A 

CK 11990 zinc iron chromite brown spinel VT F3 06590706 68186-88-9 N/A 

MT535/9287 serigrafia mezcla - 04907111 14808-60-7, 1314-41-6 T N Xn 

MM40 1036 serigrafia - 02410885 14808-60-7 Xn 

MM-99X0037M (SDM 204) producto de italia - 02406871 - N/A 

CE 560 - OSC 437 producto de italia - 05300077 - N/A 



SB00023MS milled white glaze - 06090007 1344-28-1, 7440-39-3, 7439- 

92-1, 7440-67-7 

ALUMINIUM SULPHATE - - 15200985 10043-01-3 - 

SODIUM CARBONATE - - 13600179 497-19-8 XI 


XN 

T N 

T N 

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Inorganic 

N 472/SI IRIS LUSTER 290gr 1000gr PASTE PREP R10, R65, 

R36/37/38, 

R52/53, R20/22, 

R51/53, R65, R35 

S26, S43, S60, 

S61, S62, 

S24/25, S37 

Organic & 

Inorganic 

VITROMASS S85T0877 WHITE 5.912kg 4200gr GLASS PREP Inorganic NO 

VITROMASS S85T0874 BLACK 18.005kg 5820gr GLASS PREP Inorganic NO 

VITROMASS S85T0869 BLUE 45.808kg 11580gr GLASS PREP Inorganic NO 

CSM 18 12050.28gr 16165.94gr PASTE PREP R20/22, R33, 

R50/53, R61, R62, 

R52/53 

S45, S53, S60, 

S61 

Inorganic NO 

CT 1803 - CL 3 - OC 200 126.476kg 76.64kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

CK 11990 9095.2gr 1134.6gr PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

MT535/9287 462kg 1956kg PASTE PREP R36/37, R48/20, 

R33, R61, 220/22, 

R50/53, R62 



S485, S53, S56, 

S57, S60, S61 

Inorganic NO 

MM40 1036 375kg 325kg PASTE PREP R36/37, R48/20, Inorganic NO 

MM-99X0037M (SDM 204) 399.16kg 1488.64kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

CE 560 - OSC 437 198.463kg 598.86kg PASTE PREP Inorganic NO 

SB00023MS 242627.7gr 194500gr PASTE PREP R20/22, R33, R51, 

R53, R61, R62 

ALUMINIUM SULPHATE 2450kg 6600kg WASTEWATER 

TREATMENT 

SODIUM CARBONATE 2400kg 500kg WASTEWATER 

TREATMENT 


R41 S26, S28, S34 Inorganic NO 

R36 S22, S26 Inorganic NO 


Odour 

TYPICAL 

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In the absence of the relevant MSDS for each product, limited information is available on the characteristics of the following materials used on 

site. Vitra is currently seeking to obtain each MSDS from it’s suppliers. 

VITRA ASSIGNED 

RESOURCE CODE 

MATERIAL DESCRIPTION ANNUAL 

USAGE 

UM AMOUNT 

STORED 

UM NATURE OF USE 

20000 GRANULE FOR WALL TILES 24,178,463.00 KG 2,056,910.30 KG TILE PREP 

04115191 AMISOLO B 6,300.00 KG 1,470.00 KG GLAZE PREP 

04418438 STELLMITTELL 279 10.00 KG 5.00 KG GLAZE PREP 

04601930 ADHESINE A 1527 1,260.00 KG 1,080.00 KG FIXING AGENT 

06290917 VITROMASS S45T0201 ENGOBE 3.70 KG 40.02 KG 

08616627 ABRASIV SAND 120 MESH 11,000.00 KG 1,600.00 KG WATERJET 

12900162 CATALYST SR 98 10.00 KG 5.00 KG SCREEN PREP 

13100164 ADHESIVE 3000T 9.00 KG 9.00 KG SCREEN PREP 

13101036 KIWOBOND 1000 HMT ADHESIVE 26.00 LTR 22.50 LTR SCREEN PREP 

13101037 KIWODUR 1000 HMT 7.00 LTR 3.00 LTR SCREEN PREP 

13200167 EMULSION CERAM 1500 67.00 KG 38.00 KG SCREEN PREP 



13200170 GLAZE 912 A 5.00 KG 15.00 KG SCREEN PREP 

13200171 GLAZE 912 B 5.00 KG 15.00 KG SCREEN PREP 

15203733 POLIELEKTROLIT 50.00 KG 40.00 KG WASTEWATER TREATMENT 

15900211 ADHESIN W1 (A23 K1) 1,100.00 KG 2,350.00 KG PACKAGING 

15909471 TECNOMELT Q 2921 TR 912.00 KG 175.00 KG PACKAGING 

15918912 TECNOMELT SUPRA 100 830.00 KG 680.00 KG PACKAGING 

16600221 ZAMASSI INK 135.00 KG KG PACKAGING 

00112221 K 151 CRUSHED CLAY 6,245.00 KG 64,628.00 KG RECYCLING 

00112413 ETT 10,288.00 KG 2,717.00 KG GLAZE PREP 


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site. Vitra is currently seeking to obtain each MSDS from it’s suppliers 


RESOURCE CODE 

MATERIAL DESCRIPTION ANNUAL USAGE UM AMOUNT 

STORED 


00150005 K 322 CRUSHED CLAY 6,245.00 KG 63,046.00 KG RECYCLING 

00210264 MT500 ENGOBE CLAY 55,101.50 KG 5,353.35 KG GLAZE PREP 

00500011 SODIUM FELDISPAT EXTRA 84,798.04 KG 16,066.69 KG GLAZE PREP 

01100014 MANYEZIT 11,655.00 KG 3,815.38 KG GLAZE PREP 

01600002 WALL TILE RAW REJECT 1,463,000.00 KG KG 

02101948 FRIT P 4,615.00 KG 10,084.31 KG GLAZE PREP 

02101949 FRIT Y 3,842.00 KG 6,588.44 KG GLAZE PREP 

02115130 VOP 21 FRIT 157,940.00 KG 26,260.50 KG GLAZE PREP 

02116006 SBV 21 FRIT 3,250.00 KG 1,150.00 KG GLAZE PREP 

02118962 Z 25 FRIT 174,361.50 KG 24,296.50 KG GLAZE PREP 

02121307 VOP 334 FRIT 3,300.00 KG 2,700.00 KG GLAZE PREP 



02301217 A 3334/P 16.16 KG 1.02 KG GLAZE PREP 

02314351 FRIT 1 171,437.88 KG 45,822.13 KG GLAZE PREP 

02314352 FRIT 2 171,187.88 KG 51,137.13 KG GLAZE PREP 

02316277 FRIT ET 220 24,700.00 KG 7,720.70 KG GLAZE PREP 

02350395 RF 17 FRIT 79,233.00 KG 24,228.04 KG GLAZE PREP 

02410026 MB 128 (590/2G4) 50.00 KG 25.00 KG PASTE PREP 

02410128 590/213 (PDCG 088) (PL88) 50.00 KG KG PASTE PREP 

02900040 ZIRCON MO 91,596.67 KG 30,472.34 KG GLAZE PREP 

03100045 CORUND 220 415.00 KG 1,173.20 KG PASTE PREP 


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RESOURCE CODE 


STORED 


03400047 ALUMINYUM OKSIT 78,556.34 KG 14,256.66 KG GLAZE PREP 

03410668 ZINC OXIDE GOLD STAMP 38,651.80 KG 8,712.36 KG GLAZE PREP 

04200053 SODIUM SILICATE 360.00 KG 2,417.50 KG GLAZE PREP 

04300054 REOTAN 3,784.72 KG 1,275.03 KG GLAZE PREP 

04305810 SODIUM TRIPOLIPHOSPATE 4,373.15 KG 617.96 KG GLAZE PREP 

04410613 794 PRINTO FIX 7,642.44 KG 1,904.50 KG GLAZE PREP 

04421187 RS 537 150.00 KG 2,025.00 KG PASTE PREP 

04501060 POLIDIOL 300 24,550.95 KG 6,665.28 KG GLAZE PREP 

04590001 SEROIL L/14 - F/013 323,516.00 GR 78,850.74 GR PASTE PREP 

04590002 SEROIL L/28 MEDIUM 104,300.00 GR 81,630.00 GR PASTE PREP 

04590003 V 170 MEDIUM 3,880.00 GR 22,798.63 GR PASTE PREP 



04590005 SEROIL CS 142 MEDIUM 462.00 GR 24,038.00 GR PASTE PREP 

04590614 PLT 400 709,465.60 GR 238.46 KG PASTE PREP 

04906245 4PGY 580/10 10.00 KG 378.70 KG PASTE PREP 

04909636 IR 14 P 670.00 KG 1,135.00 KG PASTE PREP 

05108102 CL 602 - CE 814 5.10 KG 9.00 KG PASTE PREP 

05200074 PG 95 894.43 KG 825,585.00 GR PASTE PREP 

05202001 CEC 10710 170.00 GR 4.88 KG PASTE PREP 

05290423 5 CLT 3225 2,280.00 GR 18,891.50 GR PASTE PREP 

05305806 CE 700 175.00 GR 144,877.50 GR PASTE PREP 


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RESOURCE CODE 


STORED 


05314592 MCV 853 (GS 669) 66.06 KG 89.52 KG PASTE PREP 

05390464 610/139 (111232) VERDE 1,101.60 GR 33,559.40 GR PASTE PREP 

05400082 CE 542 3.26 KG 2.82 KG PASTE PREP 

05600090 OSC 0662 120.00 GR 9.01 KG PASTE PREP 

05652359 GS 2804 2,250.00 GR 94.05 KG PASTE PREP 

06090009 690/101 MILLED WHITE GLZ 35,784.00 GR 5,642.00 GR PASTE PREP 

06090014 5 CLT 3890 MILLED BLACK GLAZE 3,829.10 GR 24.61 GR PASTE PREP 

06090015 SICOCER P 30170 MATT WHITE GLZ 80,646.70 GR 55,024.40 GR PASTE PREP 

06090016 SICOCER P 30570 MILLED TRQ GLZ 14,555.88 GR 22,990.90 GR PASTE PREP 

06090017 SICR P 31670 MLD MATT PINK GLZ 5,875.00 GR 25,254.00 GR PASTE PREP 

06090018 SICR P31673 -CLT 118 9,349.89 GR 9,916.05 GR PASTE PREP 



06090019 SICRP 32171 -P 32171 20,034.40 GR 53,781.60 GR PASTE PREP 

06090118 CLT 3118 MILLED PINK GLAZE 511.00 GR 4,140.00 GR PASTE PREP 

06090128 5 CLT 3223 PAINT 1,072.00 GR 11,989.18 GR PASTE PREP 

06090130 161232 (660/122) FOR DECOR 2,581.95 GR 4,906.24 GR PASTE PREP 

06090327 710/150 WHITE GLAZE 175,430.85 GR 94,969.65 GR PASTE PREP 

06090445 BIANCO MN 400 20,500.00 GR 6,244.00 GR PASTE PREP 

06090459 630010900 MAT REL.WHITE1022471 1,200.00 GR 446,611.00 GR PASTE PREP 

06090535 5 CLT 3330 3,247.35 GR 3,972.90 GR PASTE PREP 

06090537 CTF 3001 13,311.80 GR 8,704.07 GR PASTE PREP 


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RESOURCE CODE 


STORED 


06090573 CTF 3005 8,685.00 GR 30,232.00 GR PASTE PREP 

06090617 12489 DARK BLUE 1,520.00 GR 4,069.20 GR PASTE PREP 

06090756 SLA 219 2,000.00 GR 3.00 KG PASTE PREP 

06090951 1024023 TRANS. WHITE 0.00 GR KG DECORATION 

06190020 FSP 5500 MILLED SPECIAL FRIT 26,430.00 GR 15,870.00 GR DECORATION 

06190021 FTP 1504 MILLED TRANSPARENT FR 1,500.00 GR 21,434.50 GR DECORATION 

06190026 FPP 501 FRIT 19,083.31 GR 9,228.69 GR DECORATION 

06190330 CD 748 8,190.00 GR 20,520.00 GR PASTE PREP 

06290452 109101900 FRITTA MACINATA 2,570.00 GR 32,794.00 GR DECORATION 

06290606 C 13539009S FRIT 25,028.38 GR 13,902.37 GR DECORATION 

06290825 GFR 2113 RECT FRIT (S65T 1300) 40,000.00 GR 126.00 KG DECORATION 



06290833 GFR 834 FRIT 399.77 KG 279.08 KG DECORATION 

06490031 CD 8 MILLED PINK SATIN 573.00 GR 4,936.00 GR PASTE PREP 

06590036 CSM 113 MILLED YELLOW STAIN 3,942.00 GR 6,438.08 GR PASTE PREP 

06590037 CSM 35 MILLED ORANGE STAIN 8,834.60 GR 8,448.66 GR PASTE PREP 

06590491 A 753 YELLOW - CR 2753 1,510.00 GR 4,232.50 GR PASTE PREP 

06690038 CSM 12 MILLED GREEN STAIN 138.00 GR 7,382.00 GR PASTE PREP 

06690039 CD 302 MILLED GREEN STAIN 2,088.40 GR 2,062.60 GR PASTE PREP 

06690040 CSM 65 MILLED TURQOISE STAIN 5,257.53 GR 7,337.30 GR PASTE PREP 

06690519 CSM 72 VERDE 1,372.55 GR 6.16 KG PASTE PREP 


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RESOURCE CODE 


STORED 


06690520 610/140 VERDE 5,645.13 GR 6,903.16 GR PASTE PREP 

06790043 CD 5 MILLED PURPLE STAIN 2,377.70 GR 4,015.67 GR PASTE PREP 

06890044 CD 127 MILLED SAND STAIN 52.80 GR 5.64 KG PASTE PREP 

06890045 5 CLT 3661 MLD LIGHTBROWN GLZ 300.00 GR 7,674.25 GR PASTE PREP 

06890046 CAM 0096 MILLED BROWN STAIN 1,025.00 GR 13,852.03 GR PASTE PREP 

06890362 CSM 21 1,616.20 GR 28,032.49 GR PASTE PREP 

06890518 13104 BEIGE 50.40 GR 7,886.60 GR PASTE PREP 

06990049 CSM 69 MILLED BLACK STAIN 13,594.84 GR 8,822.29 GR PASTE PREP 

06990050 140/002 MILLED BLACK STAIN 5,359.00 GR 3,448.54 GR PASTE PREP 

06990051 640/107 (14123) MILLED BLACKST 181.60 GR 3,442.55 GR PASTE PREP 

06990428 160/002 (26511) BROWN STAIN 842.88 GR 5,954.17 GR PASTE PREP 



06990434 CSM 118 2,718.50 GR 13,283.51 GR PASTE PREP 

06990572 93 E 1000 12,742.00 GR 8,576.00 GR PASTE PREP 

07090052 CGF 3546 (CCF 46) 10,484.03 GR 9,626.69 GR PASTE PREP 

07090053 170/914 RED STAIN (27405) 7,488.22 GR 1,507.78 GR PASTE PREP 

07090430 CTF 3042 360.00 GR 32,565.00 GR PASTE PREP 

07190054 600/111 FLUX (10 107) 400.00 GR 8,836.00 GR PASTE PREP 

07290530 H 43550 METALIK 700.00 GR 693.00 GR PASTE PREP 

07290531 H 43554 METALIK 200.00 GR 2.24 KG PASTE PREP 


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RESOURCE CODE 


STORED 


07390080 650/270(152150) METL SILVERLWS 6,820.00 GR 18,543.60 GR PASTE PREP 

07390112 LUE 9301/SD 360.00 GR 5,640.00 GR PASTE PREP 

07390592 11 W 134 METALLIC LUSTER 1,190.00 GR 2.80 KG PASTE PREP 

07390594 CSS 6007 METALIK LUSTER 220.00 GR 3,040.00 GR PASTE PREP 

07390786 PM 10693 HIGH LUSTER 300.00 GR 5.75 KG PASTE PREP 

07490915 PAX 5754 PLATINUM 9,000.00 GR 2,500.00 GR PASTE PREP 

K1260000 IR 14P (TURKISH) 130.00 KG 2,001.00 KG GLAZE PREP 

K1260003 MAT 462 S (TURKISH) 13,252.69 KG 3,711.35 KG GLAZE PREP 

K2220001 ESAN MIXED GLAZE DRY 1,739.56 KG SC GR GLAZE PREP 




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TABLE H.1(i): WASTE - Hazardous Waste Recovery/Disposal 

N/A 

Waste material Waste 

Contractor 

EWC Code Main Source 1 Quantity On-site 

Recovery/Disposal 2 

Tonnes 

Off-site Recovery, Reuse or 

Recycling 

Off-site Disposal 


m 3 / mth 

1 A reference should be made to the main activity/ process for each waste. 

2 The method of disposal or recovery should be clearly described and referenced to Attachment H.1 



(Method & Location ) (Method, Location & 

Undertaker) 

(Method, Location & 

Undertaker) 

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TABLE H.1(ii) WASTE - Other Waste Recovery/Disposal 

Waste Material Waste 

Contractor 

Commercial & Industrial 

Dry Mixed Waste 

Cardboard Packaging 

Dry Mixed Recyclables 

Plastic Packaging 

Greenstar 191212 

200301 

200307 


200139 

200101 

150101 


Recovery/Disposal 

Offices, Cash and Carry, 

Canteen, Show Room, 

Factory, etc 

Cash and Carry, Show 

Room, Factory, etc 

Greenstar 150106 Offices, Cash and Carry, 


Factory, etc 


150102 

200139 

Offices, Cash and Carry, 


Factory, etc 

Wooden Packaging Greenstar 150103 Product / Raw Material 

Deliveries 

Construction & 

Demolition Inert Mixed 

Waste 

Scrap Metal Mulligan 

Dismantling 

& Salvaging 

Greenstar 200202 Cash and Carry, Show 

Room, Factory, etc 

Tonnes 

76.87t in 2006 

(Contractor 

records) 

36.33t in 2006 

(Contractor 

records) 

8.66t in 2006 

(Contractor 

records) 

13.73t in 2006 

(Contractor 

records only) 

6.10 t/yr 

(Contractor 

records only) 

2.57t in 2006 

(Contractor 

records) 

20 01 40 Factory ~ 20t in 2006 

(Contractor 

records) 


Recycling 


m 3 / mth (Method & Location ) (Method, Location & Undertaker) (Method, Location & 

Undertaker) 

- None - Transported to 

Greenstar Materials 

Recovery Facility 

(MRF) at Fassaroe, 

Bray Co. Wicklow, 

prior to final disposal 

at Greenstar KTK 

Landfill, Kilcullen Co. 

Kildare. 

- None Transported to Greenstar MRF at 

Fassaroe prior to removal to 

Smurfit Recycling Ltd, Ballymount, 

Dublin 12. 

- 


Fassaroe where seperated into 

component parts for recycling 

- Some polypropylene 

bags are re-used on site 

(for storage of materials) 



- Some pallets reused for 

storage of materials and 

outgoing deliveries. 

Polypropylene bags in good 

condition are returned to 

Eczacibasi for re-use. Some are 

also sent to the local Community 

Recycling Bank for re-use. 

Remaining bags are transported to 

Greenstar MRF at Fassaroe, prior 

to removal to Materials Recovery 

Ltd, UK. 

Currently shredded by Greenstar 

and re-used as landfill cover. 


Fassaroe where seperated into 

component parts for recycling 

- None Delivered to Hammond Lane Metal 

Co. Ltd recycling facility Ringsend, 

Dublin 4. 


- 

- 

- 

(Any material not able 

to be recycled is 

landfilled) 

- 

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Waste Material Waste 

Contractor 

Unfired Tiles John 

Gregory 

Sludge from WWTP John 

Gregory 

Unwanted Fired Tiles 

(broken, defect, etc) 

John 

Gregory 



Recovery/Disposal 

Tonnes 

10 12 01 Factory Not 

Quantified * 

10 12 13 Suspended solids and 

particulates removed during 

treatment of process 

wastewater 

Approx. 1 

tonne/day * 

10 12 08 Factory Not 

Quantified * 


Recycling 



m 3 / mth 

(Method & Location ) (Method, Location & Undertaker) (Method, Location & 

Undertaker) 

- Some re-used as raw 

material (clay) 

- Remainder collected 

by John Gregory for 

transfer to S.M. 

Morris, Kilbride, Co. 

Wicklow for re-use. 

- - - Mixed with fired and 

unfired waste tiles 

and collected by John 

Gregory as above 

- - - Mixed with unfired 

waste tiles and 

WWTP sludge and 

collected by John 

Gregory as above. 

* 1168 tonnes of material removed by waste contractor John Gregory in 2006, consisting of unwanted unfired tiles, unwanted fired tiles and sludge from the WWTP (percentage of each component not quantified) 

Process wastewater - 10 12 12 Spillage, breakage, reject 

product and washdown from 

glaze preparation, main 

production line and décor 

production line. 

Dust extracted from 

factory floor 

Redundant Equipment / 

Machinery (inc. WEEE) 

- 10 12 03 Dust generated from 

handling of clay material 

used to manufacture tiles 

- WEEE Offices, Cash and Carry, 


Factory, etc 

- Approx. 

16m 3 /day 

Extraction 

System 1: 1 

no. 1100kg 

bag emptied 

every 2 days 

when ¾ full. 

System 2: Not 

quantified 

Drained to on-site 

WWTP via underground 

services, prior to off-site 

discharge to IDA foul 

sewage system. 

- Re-used as raw material 

(clay) 



Not Quantified - Some stockpiled on site 

(awaiting disposal) 

- Further treated at IDA 

WWTP prior to 

discharge to the 

Wicklow Co. Co. 

system. 

- - 

Selected manufacturing 

equipment/machinery removed by 

supplier when providing 

replacement product or returned to 

Eczacibasi (Turkey). 

Small WEEE items deposited at 

Wicklow Co. Co Croghan 

Recycling Centre 

1 A reference should be made to the main activity/ process for each waste. 2. The method of disposal or recovery should be clearly described and referenced to Attachment H.1 

- 

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Table I.2(i) SURFACE WATER QUALITY 

(Sheet 1 of 2) Monitoring Point/ Grid Reference: Emission SW1 

Parameter Results (mg/l) Sampling method 2 

Normal Analytical Range 

(grab, drift etc.) 

2 Analysis method / 

technique 

29/5/06 Date Date Date 

pH 7.37 grab sample refer Attachment E.2 for laboratory analysis (refer 

details of method detection 

limits and Attachment I.2 for 

legislative limit values/ranges 

attachment E.2) 

Temperature 16.6 ºC in-situ (on day of - direct reading from field 

sampling) 

equipment 

Electrical conductivity EC 301 uS/cm in-situ (on day of refer Attachment I.2 direct reading from field 

sampling) 

equipment 

Ammoniacal nitrogen NH4-N 

Chemical oxygen demand 

Surface Water Quality (Sheet 2 of 2) 


Parameter Results 

Sampling method Normal Analytical Range Analysis method / technique 

(mg/l) 

(grab, drift etc.) 

29/05/06 Date Date Date 

Nickel Ni 

Potassium K 

Sodium Na 

Sulphate SO4 

Zinc Zn 

Total alkalinity (as CaCO3) 

Total organic carbon TOC 

Total oxidised nitrogen TON 

Nitrite NO2 

351 ug/l grab sample refer Attachment I.2 laboratory analysis 

Nitrate NO3 

Faecal coliforms ( /100mls) 

Total coliforms ( /100mls) 

Phosphate PO4 

Other Parameters Measured: 


Table I.4(i) GROUNDWATER QUALITY 

(Sheet 1 of 2) Monitoring Point/ Grid Reference: __N/A__________________________ 


(mg/l) 

pH 

Temperature 

Electrical conductivity EC 

Ammoniacal nitrogen NH4-N 

Dissolved oxygen DO 

Residue on evaporation 

(180 o C) 

Calcium Ca 

Cadmium Cd 

Chromium Cr 

Chloride Cl 

Copper Cu 

Cyanide Cn, total 

Iron Fe 

Lead Pb 

Magnesium Mg 

Manganese Mn 

Mercury Hg 

Nickel Ni 

Potassium K 

Sodium Na 

Date Date Date Date 

Sampling 

method 

(composite 

etc.) 



Normal 

Analytical 

Range 

Analysis 

method / 

technique 


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GROUNDWATER QUALITY (SHEET 2 OF 2) 

N/A 



(mg/l) 

Phosphate PO4 

Sulphate SO4 

Zinc Zn 

Total alkalinity (as CaCO3) 

Total organic carbon TOC 

Total oxidised nitrogen TON 

Arsenic As 

Barium Ba 

Boron B 

Fluoride F 

Phenol 

Phosphorus P 

Selenium Se 

Silver Ag 

Nitrite NO2 

Nitrate NO3 

Faecal coliforms ( /100mls) 

Total coliforms ( /100mls) 

Water level (m OD) 

Date Date Date Date 

Sampling 

method 

(composite, 

dipper etc.) 



Normal 

Analytical 

Range 

Analysis 

method / 

technique 


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TABLE I.4(ii): LIST OF OWNERS/FARMERS OF LAND 

N/A 

Land Owner 

Townlands where landspreading Map 

Reference 

Total P requirement of the client List _____________ 

Fertiliser P requirement for each farm 

*NMP must take account of on-farm slurry 




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TABLE I.4(ii): LANDSPREADING 

N/A 

Land Owner/Farmer________________________________ 

Map Reference_______________________ 

Field 

ID 

Total 

Area 

(ha) 

(a) 

Usable 

Area 

(ha) 

Soil 

P 

Test 

Mg/l 

Date 

of P 

test 

Crop P 

Required 

(kg P/ha) 

TOTAL VOLUME THAT CAN BE IMPORTED ON TO THE FARM. 

Concentration of P in landspread matterial - kg P/m 3 

Concentrarion of N in landspread material - kg N/m 3 

Volume of 

On-Farm 

Slurry 

Returned 

(m 3 /ha) 

Estimated P 

in On-Farm 

Slurry 

(kg P/ha) 



(b) 

Volume to be 

Applied 

(m 3 /ha) 

P Applied 

(kg P/ha) 

Total Volume 

of imported 

slurry per plot 

(m 3 ) 


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Table I.7(i) Ambient Noise Assessment 

DAYTIME MEASUREMENTS 

National Grid Sound Pressure Levels 

Reference 

(dB re 2x10 -5 Impulsive 

Location 

Pa) or Tonal 

Comments 

Eastings Northings LAeq LA10 LA90 Qualities 

Site boundary 

AN1 22840 71604 52 53 50 None Vitra and some road traffic 




Noise Sensitive Locations 

AN5 22756 71338 51 53 48 None Vitra and road traffic 

AN6 22489 71604 46 48 42 None Road traffic dominates 

AN7 23257 71949 58 61 53 None Road traffic dominates 

NIGHT-TIME MEASUREMENTS 

National Grid Sound Pressure Levels 

Reference 

(dB re 2x10 -5 Impulsive 

Location 

Pa) or Tonal 

Comments 

Eastings Northings LAeq LA10 LA90 Qualities 

Site boundary 

AN1 22840 71604 51 52 49 None Vitra 

AN2 22864 71720 54 56 52 None Vitra 

AN3 22931 71670 70 70 68 None Vitra 

AN4 22970 71549 50 52 47 None Vitra 

Noise Sensitive Locations 

AN5 22756 71338 46 48 44 None Some road traffic, site order of 45dB LAeq AN6 22489 71604 34 34 32 None Vitra and some road traffic 





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