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.

1.1 Purpose of the Report

This is the 2^nd EM&A report which summarizes the monitoring results and audit findings for the EM&A programme during the reporting period from 15^th December 2005 to 14^th January 2006.

2 Environmental Status

2.1 Project Area

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

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 A.

2.3 Major Construction Activities

A summary of the major works undertaken in this reporting period is shown in Table 2.1.

Table 2.1 Summary of Works Undertaken During this Reporting Period

Area	Works undertaken
Tuen Mun Area 38	Marine Piling Works Site Preparation Works Surcharge construction

Area

Works undertaken

Tuen Mun Area 38

Marine Piling Works

Site Preparation Works

Surcharge construction

2.4 Monitoring Schedule of The Reporting Month

Only dolphin visual monitoring was conducted during the piling activities over the reporting month. Piling activities were conducted between the 4^th and 6^th January 2006.

2.5 Status of Environmental Approval Documents

A summary of the relevant permits, licences, and/or notifications on environmental protection for this Project as of 14^th January 2006 is presented in Table 2.2.

Table 2.2 Summary of Environmental Licensing, Notification and Permit Status

Permit/ Licenses/ Notification	Reference	Validity Period	Remarks
Environmental Permit	EP-139/2002	Throughout Project	Issued on 2 August 2002
	EP-139/2002	Throughout Project	Issued on 2 August 2002
Variation of Environmental Permit	VEP-133/2004	Throughout Project	Issued on 28 January 2004
Amended Environmental Permit	EP-139/2002/A	Throughout Project	Issued on 24 February 2004
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	001004989	Throughout Project	Notification on 5 November 2005 (Tank Farm at TM Area 38, Jetty at Urmston Road and Fuel Pipeline
Construction Noise Permit	PP-RW0024-05	12 Nov 05 to 31 Mar 06	Issued on 7 November 2005, for Hydraulic Hammer (single acting) driving steel pile
Construction Noise Permit	GW-RW0785-05	7 Dec 05 to 31 Mar 06	Issued on 7 December 2005, for General Works (Welding) at Jetty Area
Wastewater Discharge License	--	--	Applied on 23 January 06

2.6 Summary of non-compliance with the environmental quality performance limits

Summary of Environmental Non-compliance

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

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 E.

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 E.

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 the 15^th, 22^nd, December 2005, 6^th and 13^th January 2006. The site was in good orderly manner and no non-compliance was found. Environmental deficiencies and follow-up actions/mitigation measures were identified during the inspections, as follows:

Air Quality

· No noticeable dust emission was observed during the stockpile loading activity and vehicle movement within the site ;

· Earth mounds (surcharge) were covered to avoid dust emission. However, a dusty stockpile was found not covered properly. The Contractor was reminded to cover the dusty stockpiles properly;

· Unpaved road appeared to be regularly wetted. The site in general was also regularly wetted with water sprayed to the dust generating activities; and,

· Site temporary entrance/exit was paved and wheel-washing facility was provided at the site exit to avoid dust deposit in the access road.

Noise

· No noisy activity was found during the audit;

· A silenced generator was used on the piling barge to reduce noise emission. Noise insulation device was provided at the bottom of the generator to reduce noise emission from the barge; and,

· Bubble jacket was used during the marine percussive piling activity.

Water Quality

· A wastewater treatment facility had not been installed on site, however, no wastewater discharge was found on site. According to the Contractor the wastewater discharge license will be applied for during the following reporting period;

· Water ponding was found next to a surcharge near the temporary site offices during the 15^th December 2005 site inspection. The Contractor indicated that it was salty water generated from the settling of the surcharge. A trench will be formed next to surcharge to contain water.

· The water pond found during 10^th December 2005 site inspection nd reported in the previous monthly report was found to have been cleared during the 15^th December 2005 inspection;

· Manholes outside the site were free of sand;

· Chemical toilets were provided on site;

· No sediment plumes were observed during the marine piling activities;

· A temporary storage facility (enclosed three sides with roof and front cover) with drip tray and was provided for chemical wastes. However, the front cover has been removed since 30^th December 2005. The Contractor should cover up the facility to avoid direct sun heat or rain getting into the storage facility. No chemical waste was disposed during the reporting month; and,

· Chemical waste drums were found without labels in the chemical waste storage facility during the 30^th Dec 05 and 6^th Jan 06 site inspections. The Contractor was reminded to label all containers in accordance with the code of practice. The chemical waste drum (with waste inside) was labeled during the 13^th January 2006 site inspection.

Overall, the site was in a good orderly manner. The Contractor is advised to cover up the temporary chemical waste storage facility to avoid direct sun heat or rain getting into the storage. Suitable mitigation measures, such as the use of water truck regularly and tarpaulin covers should continuous be used to ensure dust emission is avoided on site.

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 C.

3.3 Environmental Monitoring

3.3.1 Air and Noise

Air and Noise monitoring was not required for the project. The results from the underwater noise monitoring conducted during the initial PAFF piling activity were no received during this reporting period. It is expected that the results will be available during the next reporting period and presented in the next EM&A Monthly report.

3.3.2 Water Quality

Water quality monitoring at the monitoring stations was not required as no dredging activity was taken place.

3.3.3 Waste Management

Auditing the Contractor’s Waste Management Plan (WMP) is part of the EM&A requirements. It is expected that details in the WMP will be made available during the next reporting period.

3.3.4 Cultural Heritage

As no dredging activity was conducted along the pipe trench during the reporting period, marine archaeological monitoring was not required.

3.3.5 Landscape and Visual

According to the EIA report and EM&A manual, mitigation measures and site inspection are required during the landscaping/planting works. No landscaping or planting works were conducted on site during the reporting period.

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

3.3.6 Land Contamination, Hazard to Life and Fuel Spill Risk

According to the EIA report and EM&A manual, mitigation measures and design phase audit are required to minimise the risk of fuel spill and hazards. As there was no construction works related to such issues in the reporting period, audit on the mitigation design and measures was not required. However, weekly site inspection covered the waste management aspects which included measures to prevent land contamination by chemical wastes.

3.3.7 Ecology

Dolphin Visual Monitoring

The action plan for dolphin monitoring is shown in Annex D. A 500m dolphin exclusion zone is enforced during all marine piling operations. A qualified person was present during all piling activities and conducted visual monitoring in accordance with the monitoring requirements. Piling works were conducted between the 4^th and 6^th January 2006. No dolphins were observed within the 500m exclusion zone or close to the site during any of the piling works. The Visual Monitoring Dolphin Sighting Record Sheets are presented in Annex F.

4 Future Key Issues

4.1 Key Issues for the Next One Month

Key issues to be considered in the next one month will include:

· Impacts on dolphins due to piling works;

· Noise from operating machinery and equipment; and,

· Dust release and suppression.

4.2 Impact Prediction for the Next One Month

Provided that environmental mitigation measures including good on-site practises are properly implemented, it is not expected that unacceptable adverse impact will arise.

4.3 Works and Monitoring Schedule for the Next One Month

Work programme for the next one month includes piling works and site works. Only dolphin visual monitoring is required during piling activities. Weekly site inspections will also be undertaken. The contractor indicated that piling activities will be conducted during all weekdays (Monday to Saturday) between 7am to 7pm except public holidays in the next reporting period between 15 Jan and 14 February 2006. Thus, dolphin visual monitoring will be conducted during this period.