Monitoring Programmes (Performance monitoring (PM), Compliance monitoring (CM) and/or Impact

monitoring (IM) of the following:

 Water Pollution Control

 Air Pollution Control

 Materials And Waste Management

 Scheduled Waste Management

Performance monitoring (PM)

Performance monitoring (PM) is to prevent system function failures and to ensure that it is
working properly and optimally. For this project, the PM of residual soil as cover system is
required in minimizing rainwater infiltration into a sanitary landfill in landfill area.

In this study, a compacted soil was constructed to minimize rainwater infiltration into
designated sanitary landfill, the largest closed dumping ground in Singapore. The Lorong
Halus dumping ground was targeted for potential redevelopment into future commercial,
industrial, and residential use. Therefore, it is important to design a proper cover system to
minimize the generation of leachate from this landfill into the nearby area. The first step
included site investigation and soil characterization works to identify the suitability of the
materials used in the cover system. The second step involved numerical modeling of the
cover system at a specific local condition to design a proper cover system with sufficient
thickness and geometry at Lorong Halus landfill. The third step consisted of the construction
of the cover system in the designated site. Comprehensive instruments were installed to
monitor the performance of the compacted soil as a cover system during dry and wet
seasons at Lorong Halus landfill
Compliance Monitoring (CM)
Compliance monitoring (CM) programme for this project includes water, air and noise as
presented in Chapter 6. The CM will be conducted on monthly or quarterly basis.

Water quality
Water quality samplings that were carried out include marine and estuarine waters within
the proposed Project site. In-situ measurements of the sampled water were conducted on
1st December 2012. Marine water samples were taken at three depths (surface, middle and
bottom) at each sampling station during spring tides for both flooding and ebbing. Physical
parameters such as pH, temperature, salinity, conductivity, dissolved oxygen and turbidity
were measured in-situ. For laboratory analysis, the chemical parameters analysed are
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD), Total Suspended
Solids (TSS), Ammoniacal Nitrogen (AN), Phosphate, Nitrate, Heavy Metals (Cr, Cd, Ni, Fe,
Pb, Mn, Zn), and Oil and Grease

Item Parameters
Physical Temperature, salinity, pH, conductivity, turbidity, DO, TSS
Anions Ammonical nitrogen, phosphate, nitrate
Cations Cr, Cd, Cu, Ni, Fe, Pb, Mn, As, Hg
Organics BOD, COD, TOC, oil and grease
Depths Three depths (surface, middle, bottom)

Air quality
Baseline ambient air quality was measured at four (3) locations as shown in Table x. The air
quality stations are located at the nearest air sensitive receptors.

Point Latitude Longitude Location

A1 3°16.55’N 102°15.28’E
A2 3°16.09’N 102°17.10’
N
A3 3°15.08’N 102°17.15’
N
A4 3°15.86’N 102°15.61’
N

Total Suspended Particulates (TSP)

Air is drawn into a covered housing and through a filter by means of High Volume Sampler
(Model: Graseby GL2000H) at a flowrate of 1.13 to 1.70 m 3/min that allows suspended
particulates having equivalent aerodynamic diameter of less than 50µm to pass on to the
filter surface. The mass concentration of suspended particulates in the ambient air (µg/m 3)
is computed by measuring the mass of collected particulates and the volume of air sampled.

Suspended Particulate Matter (PM10)

Air is drawn at a known flow rate into a size-selective inlet where the suspended particulate
matter is initially separated. The PM10 fraction of suspended particulate matter is collected
on a pre-weighed filter mounted in the high volume sampler for gravimetric.

Suspended Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Air is drawn through a particle size separator and
then through a filter medium by means of a MiniVol portable air sampler (Model:
MiniVolTM TAS) at a known flow rate. The particle size separation is achieved by impaction
and the mass concentration (µg/m3 ) of suspended particulate matter (PM2.5) in the
ambient air is computed by measuring the mass of collected particulate and the volume of
air sampled.

The results indicated that the concentrations of TSP, PM10 and PM2.5 recorded were below
the concentrations as specified in the Malaysian Guidelines (Tables 6.14 to 6.16). The
concentrations of TSP at all locations were found to be low, ranging from 58 to 62 µg/m3
(Standard Guideline: 260 µg/m3 ). For PM10, the results ranged from 54 to 58 µg/m3 which
are also low when compared against the 120 µg/m3 standard. The existing PM2.5
concentrations were less than the standard’s guideline of 50 µg/m3 , ranging from 13 to 26
µg/ m 3 .

Total Suspended Particulate, TSP Baseline Results

Station A1 A2 A3 A4
Date 1/12/2022- 3/12/2022- 5/12/2022- 7/12/2022-
2/12/2022 4/12/2022 6/12/2022 8/12/2022
Sampling time 8.30 am 8.30 am 8.30 am 8.30 am
(min)
Concentration of 58 62 62 62
T.S.P (µg/m3)

PM10 Baseline Results

Station A1 A2 A3 A4
Date 1/12/2022- 3/12/2022- 5/12/2022- 7/12/2022-
2/12/2022 4/12/2022 6/12/2022 8/12/2022
Sampling time 8.30 am 8.30 am 8.30 am 8.30 am
(min)
Concentration of 54 58 58 58
 T.S.P (µg/m3)

PM2.5 Baseline Results

Station A1 A2 A3 A4
Date 1/12/2022- 3/12/2022- 5/12/2022- 7/12/2022-
2/12/2022 4/12/2022 6/12/2022 8/12/2022
Sampling time 8.30 am 8.30 am 8.30 am 8.30 am
(min)
Concentration of 26 13 13 10
T.S.P (µg/m3)

The overall results indicate that the baseline concentrations of the selected parameters are
good. However, we will still have air pollution control measures in order to keep air quality
clean. The following information have provided: proposed control technology; schedule for
submission of Notification for new sources of air pollution; design of air pollution control
system (APCS); recruitment of competent person and purchase of relevant equipment. The
APCS shall be that which can be described as “state of the art technologies” or industry best
practices.

Noise

Materials And Waste Management

1. Raw materials and stockpiles.

The following information shall be provided: proposal for the management of raw materials,
including chemicals, fuels, etc., and stockpiles.

2. Solid waste.
The following information shall be provided: proposal for the management of solid waste during
land disturbance and construction phase.

3. Biomass.
The following information shall be provided: proposal for the management of biomass during land
clearing and construction phase.

4. Spoils/dredge materials/construction waste.

The following information shall be provided: proposal for the management of spoils/dredge
materials/construction waste during land disturbance/earthwork and construction phase.
 5. Open burning.
The following information shall be provided: Measures to prevent occurrence of open burning.

6. Housekeeping.
The following information shall be provided: proposal for implementing best practices in general
housekeeping, including housekeeping of the vehicles and machinery maintenance area

Scheduled Waste Management

The following information shall be provided: proposal for the management of scheduled waste to comply
with Environmental Quality (Scheduled Waste) Regulations 2005 generated during construction and post
construction stages.

Impact Monitoring (IM)

Impact monitoring shall include bathymetric survey which will be done during and after the
completion of the project to assess the impact of bed level changes as a result of the
reclamation and dredging activities.
Objectives of ERP

Emergency response is planned in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act's
(1994) health and safety regulations for the workplace. ERP is a strategy for minimising
environmental consequences and preventing contamination from spills, failures, and leaks.
In addition, it comprises emergency reserves, processes for cleanup, and other precautions.
This Emergency Response Plan is intended to detail the multiple precautions and
operational actions that the Company must take in the event of a fire or other disaster (such
as a hazardous incident) at the plant in order to minimise property loss and personal injury.
However, these critical components have been identified and can be leveraged to develop a
formal ERP in the future. The following essential elements must be present: a clear
identification of the site; b) a clear identification of the hazardous materials utilised and
their quantities; c) a clear identification of the site's location. Clearly identify the nature and
scope of potentially hazardous situations and emergencies; (iv) Clearly establish authority
within the command structure for the production and revision of the plan; (v) Establish clear
practise, review, and revision procedures for ERP testing.

4.0 ERP management measures

The following sections describe measures to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover
from potential environmental emergencies at the xxxxxx.

4.1Prevention  
The prevention of an environmental emergency incorporates all those activities which
eliminate or reduce the probability of an occurrence on‐site. Establishing maintenance
procedures, operating procedures, training programs, and reviews and drills will ensure that
on‐site personnel and other responding personnel are aware of all potential environmental
emergency situations.  
In order to ensure that the risk is minimized, the following measures should be employed by
all on‐site personnel.  
 The facility maintains a preventative maintenance program for equipment to prevent
environmental emergencies;
 All on‐site equipment shall be properly maintained and only used when in good working
condition;
 All equipment maintenance shall be performed in designated areas equipped with the
appropriate spill response equipment;  
 All on‐site equipment shall be operated only according to the manufacturer’s
specifications;
 When equipment is parked or being stored, a drip pan shall be placed such that it catches
all potential leaking grease and oil;  
 All maintenance materials such as oils, greases, gasoline and diesel stored on‐site shall be
stored in compliance with applicable legislation;
 All material storage containers shall be labelled in compliance with the Workplace
Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) guidelines;
 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be kept up to date and posted in accordance to
WHMIS;
 Materials should only be stored with compatible materials;
 All petroleum, oil and lubricant products shall be stored in an identified location;
 All drum type storage shall be placed on appropriate spill containment platforms.

4.1.2 Training
Personnel training on how to implement the EERP is important in order to have a common
understanding of the responsibilities and procedures of how to respond to an
environmental emergency.

4.1.2 Training Personnel training on how to implement the EERP is important in order to
have a common understanding of the responsibilities and procedures of how to respond to
an environmental emergency. However, if imminent danger is detected, personnel must act
to protect human life.

Prior to performing any containment or clean‐up measures, the health and safety of
personnel and the general public must be considered. All responding personnel shall wear
appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times, when required. PPE is used to
protect individuals in the work place from known or foreseeable work place hazards. Refer
to respective MSDS as they describe risks associated with products.   Examples of PPE
include:
 Eye protection: safety glasses, chemical splash goggles
 Skin protection: resistant gloves, nitrile rubber, clothing PPE shall be worn by those
responding to the release/spill as is required Based on the variety of substances and
potential incident scenarios, it is pertinent to ensure that the correct response equipment
and PPE is located on‐site, in an easily accessible location, adjacent to areas where the
potential for incident is high and that staff, with potential to respond to incidents, be
familiar with PPE usage

4.3 Response In the event of an environmental emergency, on‐site personnel will need to
determine the level of response required (Refer to Section 4.3.2 – 2. Determine Response
Level). If the Site Manager is present, they will assume the roles and responsibilities during
an emergency.   Measures must be taken to notify members of the public who may be
adversely affected by any harm or danger. 

4.3.1 Notifications and Contacts If the environmental emergency causes an immediate

threat to the health and safety of personnel or the public, or presents a risk of fire, DIAL 911
and contact the Town of Prescott OCWA Emergency Centre at 1‐800‐342‐6442
Emergency notification

In the event of an environmental emergency, field personnel are responsible for

determining the appropriate level of reaction. In the event of an emergency, the site
manager will assume all duties. Efforts must be taken to inform the public of potential
dangers and risks.

Notifications and Connections Call 911 and contact the Emergency Response Centre and
Capacity Management Unit at 09-5863377 if an environmental emergency poses an
immediate risk to the health and safety of personnel or the general public, or a risk of fire.
The centre notifies the Pahang Fire and Rescue Department, which then notifies the chief
administrative officer or mayor to "declare a community emergency." This decision was
made with input from other Community Control Group members (CCGS). Notification will
send to a)the Department of the Environment (Ministry of Environment and Water); b)the
Ministry of Public Safety and Security; c) the Pahang Town Council; d)public warnings via
social media, the Pahang city website, local radio and television stations, and door-to-door
in impacted regions.
Emergency Equipment and Facilities

Training It is crucial that workers undergo training on how to implement environmental

emergency programmes so that they are collectively aware of their roles and response
processes in the event of an environmental disaster. Nonetheless, if they are aware of an
immediate threat, personnel must take action to protect human life.

Before implementing containment or cleanup measures, public health and safety must be
taken into account. If required, all staff must always wear the proper personal protective
equipment (PPE). Personal Protective Equipment is used to safeguard employees from
known or foreseen job hazards. Examples of PPE include: a) eye protection such as safety
glasses and chemical splash protection goggles; b) skin protection such as wear-resistant
gloves, nitrile rubber, and clothing; and c)respiratory protection such as dust masks and
respirators. Personnel reacting to spills or leaks must, if necessary, wear personal protective
equipment. In the neighbourhood of a high-risk location, suitable emergency equipment
and personal protective equipment (PPE) should be easily available, and workers who are
likely to respond to an incident should be familiar with PPE.

Emergency facilities were also equipped with stormwater control

At inert waste disposal facilities, rainwater control measures should be put into place.
Rain is a form of precipitation, as is snowmelt. Not the rain itself is the cause for concern.
Instead, we are worried that soil or other contaminants could be transported from the
discharge location with rainfall and deposited in drainage channels, stormwater drains, or
surface water. In order to effectively control stormwater, techniques or materials must be
used to stop contaminants, typically soil, from leaving the treatment site. Methods and
materials for rainwater control include: a. carefully located and developed, diverting
upslope surface water runoff; b. minimize areas disturbed by waste disposal, especially if
the waste disposal area is already covered in vegetation; c. maintain a "buffer zone" of
undisturbed vegetation cover around the disposal area in order to trap soil before it leaves
the site; d. Place straw bales, silt fences, or similar materials where concentrated surface
water floated. To efficiently catch the soil before it leaves the site, straw bales or silt barriers
must be fastened to the ground.

Emergency practice exercise

Requirement for ignitable, reactive, or incompatible waste

Waste that is ignitable, reactive, or incompatible must be handled with extra caution. Wastes
that are ignitable or reactive must be kept away from ignition sources. There must be "No
Smoking" signs posted and designated smoking places where ignitable and reactive wastes
are kept. Additionally, owners and operators must exercise vigilance to avoid waste reactions.

Following a disaster, it's crucial to clean up and repair environmental damage. Pollution has
an effect on the biophysical environment, causing environmental degradation. To prevent
migration or spread, any product that has been spilt or released must be swiftly retrieved
while taking the product's characteristics, the weather, and the geography in the area into
account.

Recover Spilled Materials

Once emissions are stopped, recovery procedures must be carried out safely and as quickly as
possible. To reduce the chances of contamination migrating, any spills must be removed from
the ground and water. The cleanup process includes the collection, cleaning, and short-term
storage of leaked materials and any sorbents used (remember, any sorbents used to recover
hazardous materials are considered hazardous waste). Waste must be kept in a safe area for
storing hazardous waste. Ensure that all wastes are stored in a manner that minimizes the
likelihood of future spills and/or their impact on the environment, human health and safety.
The spill kit includes cleanup tools and storage bags.
Emergency contact details

It is recommended that a copy of the EERP be provided to the local environment

Department (Ministry of Environment and Water) to enable them to respond to hazardous
substances held on site and ensure that they are aware of them. Site managers should
ensure that in the event of an environmental emergency, everyone included in the "contact
person" is informed of their responsibilities and made aware of them. This can be verified as
part of the annual review.

Internal Responsible Personnel Contact List

Title Name Contact Number

Designated Senior Officer Rich Rudolph 013‐2467559
(DSO)
Other relevant contacts Heinz Stucke 013‐2462865
Real Property, Project Heather Ferguson 011‐3155288
Manager

External Contact List

Name Who would contact When to call Contact number

Chemical Industries Duty Officer When a spill 03-62761211
Council of Malaysia occurs/is discovered
Department of Duty Officer When a spill 03-80008000
Environment occurs/is discovered
(Ministry of
Environment and
Water)
Pahang Municipal Director of Reporting of spills 09-2221148
authority Operations into municipal sewer
infrastructure
Town of Pahang, Site Manager / On‐ Public alert and 09-2229948
Emergency Contact site personnel notification of
environmental
emergency