EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The construction works for the Permanent Aviation Fuel Facility resumed on 9 July 2007. This tenth quarterly Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) report presents the EM&A work carried out during the period from 1 April to 30 June 2009 in accordance with the EM&A Manual.

Breaches of all Action and Limit Levels

No water quality monitoring was conducted (due to no dredging work) during the reporting period that required comparison against Action and Limit Levels.

Complaint Log

No environmental complaints were received during the reporting period.

Notifications of any Summons and Successful Prosecutions

No environmental summons or prosecutions were received in this reporting period.

Reporting Changes

There were no reporting changes in the reporting period.

Future Key Issues

· Dust release and suppression; and,

· Backfilling of rock armour over the pipelines.

1 Introduction

Leighton Contractors (Asia) Limited (LCAL) has appointed ERM-Hong Kong, Limited (ERM) as the Environmental Team (ET) to implement the Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) programme for the Permanent Aviation Fuel Facility (the Project) during construction works.

The construction works for PAFF commenced in November 2005 based upon the previous EIA (EIAO Register Number AEIAR-062-2002) conducted and the Environmental Permit EP-139/2002 granted on the 28^th August 2002. Due to minor changes to the detailed layout of the site and the site boundary, application for Variation to the Environmental Permit (VEP) (VEP-133/2004) was submitted to the Director of Environmental Protection (DEP) for approval. The variation to the EP (EP-139/2002/A) was granted by EPD in February 2004.

The decision by EPD to grant the above Environmental Permit was, however, subject to a Judicial Review. The Judicial Review sided in the favour of the DEP, as did the subsequent Judgement from the Court of Appeal from the High Court for Judicial Review in March 2005. However, the DEP’s decision to grant the EP was quashed by the Judgement of the Court of Final Appeal of July 2006.

The construction works were stopped following the Judgement of the Court of Final Appeal of July 2006. As such, in order to continue with the construction of the project, the project went through the statutory procedures under the EIAO again with a new design in order to obtain an environmental permit. The revised EIA was submitted in 2007 and the environmental permit (EP-262/2007) was granted in May 2007. EP-262/2007 has been amended to EP262/2007/A and issued by the EPD on 30 November 2007. A further Variation to the Environmental Permit has been approved to allow dredging works to continue until March 2008. As such, EP-262/2007/A has been amended to EP-262/2007/B and issued by the EPD on 27 February 2008.

The construction works and EM&A requirements resumed on 9 July 2007 following the latest requirements of the EP-262/2007 and EM&A Manual. Details regarding the EM&A requirements and changes should refer to the updated EM&A Manual. For the marine works, all piling activities were completed before the previous suspension of construction works in 2006.

1.1 Purpose of the Report

This is the tenth EM&A Report which summarizes the monitoring results and audit findings for the EM&A programme during the reporting period from 1 April to 30 June 2009.

1.2 Key Contact Information

Key contact information of the Project is presented in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1 Contact Information

Name	Position	Telephone	Facsimile	E-mail
Airport Authority Hong Kong – Environmental Permit Holder
Anthony Wong	Assistant General Manager Aviation Logistics	2183 3099	2824 2786	anthony.wong@hkairport.com
Contractor – Leighton (Asia) Construction Limited
Brian Gillon	Project Director	2823 1111	2529 8784	brian.gillon@leightonasia.com
Boyd Merrett	Project Manager	2404 8900	2404 0081	boyd.merrett@leightonasia.com
Franchisee’s Site Representative – ECO Aviation Fuel Development Limited
Philip Siu	Franchisee’s Site Representative	2963 2820	2563 6311	philip.siu@towngas.com
Environmental Team – ERM-Hong Kong Limited
Craig Reid	Environmental Team Leader	2271 3000	2723 5660	craig.reid@erm.com
Independent Environmental Checker – Hyder Consulting Limited
Dr Guiyi Li	Independent Environmental Checker	2911 2233	2805 5028	guiyi.li@hyderconsulting.com

2 Environmental Status

2.1 Project Area

The project area is in Area 38 of Tuen Mun and the pipelines are located at Urmston Road between Tuen Mun Area 38 and Sha Chau. The site is illustrated in Annex A.

2.2 Environmental Sensitive Receivers

No air and noise sensitive receivers were identified close to the project area. However, water sensitive receivers and ecological sensitive receivers were identified in the EIA study, and are shown in Annex B.

2.3 Major Construction Activities

A summary of the major works undertaken in this reporting period is shown in Table 2.1. Marine dredging operations were completed on 23 January 2009. Table 2.2 presents the cumulative quantity of excavated materials up to that date. Daily and cumulative dredging production rates are illustrated in Figure 2.1.

Table 2.1 Summary of Works Undertaken During the Reporting Period

Area	Works undertaken
Tuen Mun Area 38	· Tank Farm and Bund Wall Construction · Permanent Drainage Construction · Operational & Fire Services Buildings Construction · Jetty Works (Non-piling)
Submarine Pipeline Route	· Completion of installation of main submarine pipeline · Riser connections at seawall and Sha Chau · Backfilling and placing of rock armour over the pipelines

Area

Works undertaken

Tuen Mun Area 38

· Tank Farm and Bund Wall Construction

· Permanent Drainage Construction

· Operational & Fire Services Buildings Construction

· Jetty Works (Non-piling)

Submarine Pipeline Route

· Completion of installation of main submarine pipeline

· Riser connections at seawall and Sha Chau

· Backfilling and placing of rock armour over the pipelines

Table 2.2 Cumulative Quantity of Excavated Materials

Type of Excavated Materials	Cumulative Bulk Volume (m³)
*From 17 December 2007 to 31 March 2008*
Contaminated Mud	105,974
Uncontaminated Mud	97,815

*From 1 September 2008 to 23 January 2009*
Contaminated Mud	0
Uncontaminated Mud	149,147

2.4 Monitoring Schedule of The Reporting Period

No water quality monitoring was conducted during the reporting period, hence presentation of the monitoring schedule is not applicable.

2.5 Status of Environmental Approval Documents

A summary of the relevant permits, licences, and/or notifications on environmental protection for this Project since July 2007 is presented in Table 2.3.

Table 2.3 Summary of Environmental Licensing, Notification and Permit Status

Permit/ Licenses/ Notification	Reference	Validity Period	Remarks
Environmental Permit	EP-262/2007/B	Throughout Project	Issued on 27 February 2008 (EP-262/2007/A on 30 November 2007, EP-262/2007 issued on 31 May 2007, EP-139/2002 originally granted on 28 August 2002 and EP-139/2002/A granted on 24 February 2004 were superseded)
Chemical Waste Producer Registration	WPN 5111-421-L2174-25	Throughout Project	Issued on 10 November 2005
Notification of Construction Works under Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation	H2104/U1D/5542/DG/DH/PL	Throughout Project	Notification on 6 July 2007
Construction Noise Permit	GW-RW0676-07	21 December 2007 to 19 June 2008	For land-based works including air compressors, breakers, excavators, wheeled loaders, mobile cranes, concrete lorry mixers, hand-held pokers, bar benders/cutters, wood saws, grinders, submarine water pump, lorries with crane, dump trucks, rollers, ventilation fans and generators
	GW-RW0677-07	21 December 2007 to 29 February 2008	For marine dredging operation including grab dredger, tug boat, split hopper barge and motor sampan
	GW-RW0678-07	21 December 2007 to 18 June 2008	For marine jetty works including concrete pump derrick barges, hand-held grinders, generators, air compressors, boring machines, water pumps, tug boat, grout mixers and grout pumps
	GW-RW0094-08	1 March to 31 March 2008	For marine dredging operation including grab dredger, tug boat, split hopper barge and motor sampan
	GW-RW0312-08	04 July 2008 to 22 December 2008	For marine jetty works including concrete pump derrick barges, hand-held grinders, generators, air compressors, boring machines, water pumps, tug boat, grout mixers and grout pumps
	GW-RW0313-08	04 July 2008 to 19 December 2008	For land-based works including air compressors, breakers, excavators, wheeled loaders, mobile cranes, concrete lorry mixers, hand-held pokers, bar benders/cutters, wood saws, grinders, submarine water pump, lorries with crane, dump trucks, rollers, ventilation fans and generators
	GW-RW0373-08	1 August 2008 to 20 January 2009	For land-based works including air compressors, breakers, excavators, wheeled loaders, mobile cranes, concrete lorry mixers, hand-held pokers, bar benders/cutters, wood saws, grinders, submarine water pump, lorries with crane, dump trucks, rollers, ventilation fans, generators, stirrer, jet chisel, water jet machine and dehumidifier
	GW-RW0368-08	1 September to 30 November 2008	For marine dredging operation including grab dredger, tug boat, split hopper barge and motor sampan
	GW-RW0054-09	16 February 2009 to 5 August 2009	For land-based and marine works including passenger launch, winch, welding machine, grinder, generator, power pack, tug boat, crane, air compressor, roller, hoist and derrick barge
Marine Dumping Permit	EP/MD/08-064	13 December 2007 to 29 February 2008	For Type 1 – Open Sea Disposal
	EP/MD/08-065	13 December 2007 to 12 January 2008	For Type 1d & Type 2 marine disposal
	EP/MD/08-071	13 January 2008 to 12 February 2008	For Type 1d & Type 2 marine disposal
	EP/MD/08-090	3 March to 31 March 2008	For Type 1d & Type 2 marine disposal
	EP/MD/08-091	3 March to 31 March 2008	For Type 1 – Open Sea Disposal
	EP/MD/09-018	1 September to 30 September 2008	For Type 1d & Type 2 marine disposal
	EP/MD/09-032	1 October to 31 October 2008	For Type 1d & Type 2 marine disposal
	EP/MD/09-017	1 September to 30 November 2008	For Type 1 – Open Sea Disposal
	EP/MD/09-039	1 December 2008 to 31 January 2009	For Type 1 – Open Sea Disposal
Wastewater Discharge License	EP760/421/011399/l	15 March 2006 to 31 March 2011	Issued on 15 March 2006

2.6 Community Liaison Group Meeting

According to the EP requirements, a Community Liaison Group (CLG) shall be established within three months after commencement of construction of the Project. The major duty of CLG is to advise on and monitor the proper design, construction and operation of the Project. The CLG comprises representatives from Airport Authority, members of Tuen Mun community and academics. During the reporting period, a meeting was organised by the CLG on 10 June 2009. Details of the CLG (including Membership and its Terms of Reference) and the meeting minutes can be found on the Project website (http://www.paffhk.com).

2.7 Summary of Non-Compliance with the Environmental Quality Performance Limits

No environmental non-compliance was recorded during the reporting period.

2.8 Summary of Environmental Complaints

No environmental complaint was received during the reporting period. A statistical summary of environmental complaints since project commencement is presented in Annex C.

2.9 Summary of Environmental Summons

No summons was received in this reporting period. A statistical summary of legal proceeding since project commencement is presented in Annex C.

3 Environmental Issues and Actions

3.1 Previous Environmental Deficiencies and Follow-up Actions

As no environmental complaint was received over the last reporting period, no follow-up action was required.

Weekly site inspections were carried out by the ET on 2, 8, 15, 22 and 29 April 2009, 7, 13, 19 and 29 May 2009, and 4, 12, 19 and 29 June 2009. Overall, the site was in good orderly manner and no non-compliances were found. Environmental deficiencies and follow-up actions/mitigation measures were identified during the inspections and summarised in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1 Environmental Deficiencies (Observations) from Site Inspections during Reporting Period

Reporting Month	Observation	Follow-up Action
April 2009	Unpaved areas were not watered regularly	The Contractor was reminded to water regularly on the unpaved areas as well as during sediment excavation to avoid dust generation.
Stockpiles of excavated materials were not covered	The Contractor was reminded to cover or water regularly on the stockpiles of excavated materials to avoid dust generation.
Stagnant water pools were observed inside chemical waste storage, around tank farm area, as well as the tap water system next to the workshop.	The Contractor was reminded to arrange ad hoc water clearances as necessary.
Waste drums in the chemical waste storage were not labelled	The Contractor was recommended to label the containers with proper stickers with reference to the Code of Practice on the Packaging, Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes under the Waste Disposal Ordinance (Cap. 354)
General and construction wastes such as wooden board were accumulated next to the temporary office without proper receptacle.	The Contractor was reminded to replace bins for temporary storage as soon as possible.
General wastes and paper wastes in the tank farm area were observed to be full.	The Contractor was recommended to arrange collection of general wastes by a licensed Contractor as soon as possible.
May 2009	Unpaved areas were not watered regularly	The Contractor was reminded to water regularly on the unpaved areas as well as during sediment excavation to avoid dust generation.
The seawater in the vicinity of the jetty area appeared turbid but no sediment plume was observed	Although this observation was thus considered to be unlikely to be due to the construction works, the Contractor was reminded to check the drainage system regularly.
Stagnant water pools were observed in various areas (eg chemical waste storage, drip tray of diesel tank holding, operational building and jetty area)	The Contractor was reminded to arrange ad hoc water clearance as necessary.
Chemical waste drums were found next to jetty area without proper labelling and receptacle. General wastes were accumulated within the tank farm area without proper receptacle	The Contractor was reminded to replace bins for temporary storage as soon as possible and recommended to label the containers with proper stickers with reference to the Code of Practice on the Packaging, Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes under the Waste Disposal Ordinance (Cap. 354)
Waste paper bins in the tank farm area were observed to be full.	The Contractor was recommended to arrange collection of wastes by a licensed Contractor as soon as possible.
June 2009	Unpaved areas were not watered regularly.	The Contractor was reminded to water regularly on the unpaved areas as well as during sediment excavation to avoid dust generation.
Stagnant water ponds were observed inside waste storage area and within tank farm area.	The Contractor was reminded to arrange ad hoc water clearances as necessary.
Sediment plume was observed at the drainage discharge outfall at the jetty area. This is probably due to the heavy rainfall that had occurred during the previous night that may have hindered the sedimentation inside the septic tanks.	The Contractor was reminded to check efficiency of the septic tanks regularly, especially after heavy rain.
A small leakage was found in the tap water system next to the workshop and the drainage pipes	The Contractor was reminded to maintain the tap water systems/pipes in good conditions and avoid accumulation of stagnant water pools
The seawater in the vicinity of the jetty area appeared turbid but no sediment plume was observed.	Although this observation was thus considered to be unlikely to be due to the construction works, the Contractor was reminded to check the drainage system regularly.
Stockpiles of construction wastes and chemical waste drums were accumulated within the tank farm area without proper receptacle and not sealed.	The Contractor was reminded to replace bins for temporary storage as soon as possible.
Two petroleum gas tanks were found on the new access road without proper receptacle.	The Contractor was reminded to move the tanks to the designated storage area as soon as possible.
Waste paper bin near the operation building is observed to be full.	The Contractor was recommended to arrange collection of general wastes by a licensed Contractor as soon as possible.

Reporting Month

Observation

Follow-up Action

April 2009

Unpaved areas were not watered regularly

The Contractor was reminded to water regularly on the unpaved areas as well as during sediment excavation to avoid dust generation.

Stockpiles of excavated materials were not covered

The Contractor was reminded to cover or water regularly on the stockpiles of excavated materials to avoid dust generation.

Stagnant water pools were observed inside chemical waste storage, around tank farm area, as well as the tap water system next to the workshop.

The Contractor was reminded to arrange ad hoc water clearances as necessary.

Waste drums in the chemical waste storage were not labelled

The Contractor was recommended to label the containers with proper stickers with reference to the Code of Practice on the Packaging, Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes under the Waste Disposal Ordinance (Cap. 354)

General and construction wastes such as wooden board were accumulated next to the temporary office without proper receptacle.

The Contractor was reminded to replace bins for temporary storage as soon as possible.

General wastes and paper wastes in the tank farm area were observed to be full.

The Contractor was recommended to arrange collection of general wastes by a licensed Contractor as soon as possible.

May 2009

Unpaved areas were not watered regularly

The Contractor was reminded to water regularly on the unpaved areas as well as during sediment excavation to avoid dust generation.

The seawater in the vicinity of the jetty area appeared turbid but no sediment plume was observed

Although this observation was thus considered to be unlikely to be due to the construction works, the Contractor was reminded to check the drainage system regularly.

Stagnant water pools were observed in various areas (eg chemical waste storage, drip tray of diesel tank holding, operational building and jetty area)

The Contractor was reminded to arrange ad hoc water clearance as necessary.

Chemical waste drums were found next to jetty area without proper labelling and receptacle. General wastes were accumulated within the tank farm area without proper receptacle

The Contractor was reminded to replace bins for temporary storage as soon as possible and recommended to label the containers with proper stickers with reference to the Code of Practice on the Packaging, Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes under the Waste Disposal Ordinance (Cap. 354)

Waste paper bins in the tank farm area were observed to be full.

The Contractor was recommended to arrange collection of wastes by a licensed Contractor as soon as possible.

June 2009

Unpaved areas were not watered regularly.

The Contractor was reminded to water regularly on the unpaved areas as well as during sediment excavation to avoid dust generation.

Stagnant water ponds were observed inside waste storage area and within tank farm area.

The Contractor was reminded to arrange ad hoc water clearances as necessary.

Sediment plume was observed at the drainage discharge outfall at the jetty area. This is probably due to the heavy rainfall that had occurred during the previous night that may have hindered the sedimentation inside the septic tanks.

The Contractor was reminded to check efficiency of the septic tanks regularly, especially after heavy rain.

A small leakage was found in the tap water system next to the workshop and the drainage pipes

The Contractor was reminded to maintain the tap water systems/pipes in good conditions and avoid accumulation of stagnant water pools

The seawater in the vicinity of the jetty area appeared turbid but no sediment plume was observed.

Although this observation was thus considered to be unlikely to be due to the construction works, the Contractor was reminded to check the drainage system regularly.

Stockpiles of construction wastes and chemical waste drums were accumulated within the tank farm area without proper receptacle and not sealed.

The Contractor was reminded to replace bins for temporary storage as soon as possible.

Two petroleum gas tanks were found on the new access road without proper receptacle.

The Contractor was reminded to move the tanks to the designated storage area as soon as possible.

Waste paper bin near the operation building is observed to be full.

The Contractor was recommended to arrange collection of general wastes by a licensed Contractor as soon as possible.

The ET will keep track on the EM&A programme to ensure compliance of environmental requirements and the proper implementation of all necessary mitigation measures.

3.2 Implementation Status on Environmental Protection Requirements

The implementation status of environmental mitigation measures and requirements as stated in the EIA Report, Environmental Permits and EM&A Manual during the reporting period is summarized in Annex D.

4 Environmental Monitoring

4.1 Air and Noise

Air and Noise monitoring is not required for the project.

4.2 Water Quality

No dredging activities were scheduled from 24 January 2009 onwards, hence no water quality monitoring was required during the quarter.

4.3 POPs Monitoring

No dredging activities were scheduled from 24 January 2009 onwards, hence persistent organic pollutants (POPs) monitoring was not required during the quarter.

4.4 Waste Management

According to EP Condition 3.3, the Contractor’s revised Waste Management Plan (Revision 5) (WMP), which has been certified by the ET and IEC, was submitted to the EPD on 5 November 2008.

4.5 Cultural Heritage

The Watching Brief Report, verified by the Independent Environmental Checker, was submitted to the EPD and AMO on 9 May 2008.

4.6 Landscape and Visual

According to the EIA report and EM&A Manual, mitigation measures and site inspection are required during the landscaping/planting works. The berm/landscaping bund appeared to have vegetation grown during the project suspension period.

The weekly site inspections included general audits on landscape and visual issues to ensure that the site was in orderly and acceptable manner.

4.7 Land Contamination, Hazard to Life and Fuel Spill Risk

The ET and IEC verified updated design audit plan which was submitted to the EPD on 7 November 2007.

Weekly site inspection covered the waste management aspects which included measures to prevent land contamination by chemical wastes.

4.8 Ecology

Dolphin Visual Monitoring

Dolphin visual monitoring was not required as no dredging works were scheduled for the reporting period.

4.9 EM&A Manual

The EM&A Manual for the Project has been updated by the ET to include the detailed arrangements of setting up a Community Liaison Group, carrying out design audit, and monitoring of Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) during construction of the Project. The revised EM&A Manual, which has been verified by the IEC, was submitted to the EPD on 1 April 2009.

4.10 Baseline Water Quality Monitoring

The Final Baseline Monitoring Report was submitted to the EPD on 20 February 2008 and placed under the EIAO register.

5 Future Key Issues and Conclusion

5.1 Key Issues for the Next Reporting Period

Key issues to be considered in the next reporting period will be:

· dust release and suppression; and,

· backfilling of rock armour over pipelines.

5.2 Impact Prediction for the Next Reporting Period

Provided that environmental mitigation measures including good on-site practises are properly implemented, no unacceptable adverse environmental impacts are expected.

5.3 Works and Monitoring Schedule for the Next Reporting Period

Work programme for the next reporting period includes:

· backfilling works;

· jetty platform works (non-piling); and,

· site works (construction works for tank farm, operational and fire services buildings, pump platform, drainages, bund wall, security wall etc).

Weekly site inspections will be undertaken in accordance with the EM&A Manual.

5.4 Conclusion

The EM&A works were conducted throughout the construction period and the relevant monitoring was conducted in accordance with the EP’s requirements. Mitigation measures were used to minimise the environmental impacts, where appropriate. Some environmental deficiencies were observed during the site inspections and the Contractor implemented corrective action to mitigate the issues. Overall, the site was in an orderly manner.