Annexure 2: Items to be included in a Standard Operating Procedure
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Principle Component
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Subparagraph
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Siting
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locality map showing the siting of the facility and location of environmentally sensitive areas, including residential zones, dwellings, schools and hospitals |
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ground plan of facility, including location of monitoring points/equipment |
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natural characteristics of site (local meteorology (wind and rain patterns), soil morphology, geology, hydrogeology and surface waters) |
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facility environmental policy (including protection of environmentally sensitive areas) |
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business plans (type and quantity of organics to be processed now and in future, and type and quality of products) |
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staffing (organisation, headcount,s kills, responsibilities, training and proposed working hours) |
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Water management
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leachate controls and handling |
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water monitoring and assessment |
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leachate monitoring and assessment |
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contaminated water remediation |
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Gas and odour management
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process controls and monitoring |
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odour and weather monitoring |
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management of rapidly biodegradable organics |
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gas containment and extraction (where applicable) |
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remediation of uncontrolled gas emissions |
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gas oxidation controls and monitoring |
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Incoming organics management
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screening and recording of organics received |
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organics handling and storage |
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Product quality assurance
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process controls and monitoring |
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product testing and monitoring -physical,chemical and biological |
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management of contaminated organics and products |
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Noise management
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scheduling of the operation of noisy equipment and heavy transport vehicles |
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Housekeeping practices
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dust and litter control |
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pest, weed and vermin control |
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disposal of wastes and contaminated products |
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maintenance of the organic waste treatment facility and equipment |
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Fire-fighting and prevention
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fire-fighting provisions |
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Change of Ownership or Landowner
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notification of change of ownership of the organic waste treatment facility or landowner to the relevant Competent Authority |
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