Air Pollution Concerning in EIA Process

Introduction

Since individual refineries and petrochemical facilities are uniquely configured, the techniques, which comprise a collection of operational, equipment and procedural actions, may not be applicable to every site. To better understand emission impacts, both ambient air quality monitoring and modeling is used. Dispersion modeling is sometimes conducted on specific emission sources to evaluate off-site potential concentrations.

Objectives

To assist delegates:

• In addressing the implications of International Environmental Protocols
• In reviewing their air emission and waste disposal practice in the context of growing environmental awareness
• In obtaining performance improvement through the implementation of an environmental management system
• In forecasting emissions scenarios and developing specific control performance and good practices
• In auditing an inventory and computer and other air emission modeling
• By providing options for delegates in developing their organization’s air and waste management practice
• In planning and conducting an environmental impact analysis of their organization

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

Who Should Attend?

• Health, Safety and Environmental professionals.
• Staff responsible for setting up Air and Waste Management Systems.
• Staff wishing to reduce risk and liability for their organization through sound air emission.
• Management practices, principles and procedures.

Course Outline

Module 1: Environmental Concerns and Issues in Industry

• Marine Pollution
• Land Pollution
• Ground Water Pollution
• Industrial Waste Management

Module 2: Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)

• Screening & Scoping
• Screening Procedure
• Project lists for screening
• Preliminary EIA
• Activity – Screening Basics
• Other types of Screening
• Criteria for determination of the need for, and level of EIA
• Scoping
• Purpose of Scoping
• Approaches to Scoping
• Scoping Methods
• Activity – Scoping Basics
• Alternatives and Tiering
• Activity – Scoping in Practice
• EIA Terms of Reference
• Assignment – Scoping Study
• Activity – Screening Exercise
• Description of the proposed development
• Description of the likely significant impacts
• Importance of proper understanding of the term “Environment” to the conduct of satisfactory EIA
• Environment and development process – linkages and emerging issues
• Underlying causes of environmental degradation
• Concept of EIA within the frameworks of sustainable development
• History of EIA
• Purpose and aims EIA’s
• Activity – Introduction to EIA
• Nature and scope of environmental issues and impacts
• Principles of EIA administration and practice
• Key elements of the EIA process
• Activity – Introduction to EIA practice
• Costs and benefits of EIA
• Common misconceptions about EIA
• EIA Policy and Legislation - Linkage between EIA and International Conventions
• Activity – EIA Systems, Policy and Legislation
• EIA in International and National Development Institutions
• Description of mitigation measures
• Mitigation and Impact Management
• The link between EIA Process and Mitigation
• Main Elements of Mitigation
• Activity – Mitigation Basics
• Approaches to Mitigation
• Activity – Mitigation of Specific Impacts
• Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and Mitigation Measures
• Assignment – Impact Assessment and Mitigation

Module 3: National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS)

• Air pollution emission plumes
• Air pollution dispersion models
• Air pollutant emission
• Characterization of atmospheric turbulence

Module 4: Air Pollution Monitoring

• Emission Factors
• Measurement
• Modeling
• Monitoring

Module 5: Atmospheric Dispersion Modeling

• AERMOD Modeling System
• Dispersion Modeling
• Petrochemical Modeling
• Receptor Modeling

Module 6: Developing Biodiversity Action Plans

• What is a Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP)?
• Deciding if a BAP is mandatory, necessary or recommended
• Preparing and Implementing a BAP
• Stakeholder engagement and partnerships for biodiversity
• Stakeholders involvement
• Principles of public involvement
• Activity – Public Involvement Principles
• Scope of involvement
• Planning a public involvement program
• Public involvement techniques
• Activity – Public Involvement Practice
• Arguments for and against public involvement

Module 7: Impact Analysis/Assessment, Mitigation, and Management

• Land Use
• Air Pollution Monitoring, Prevention and Control
• Meteorology, Air Quality Modelling, and Prediction
• Water Pollution Monitoring, Prevention and Control
• Ecology and Bio-diversity
• Noise and Vibrations
• Socio-Economic
• Hydrology, Groundwater and Water Conservation and Geology
• Soil Conservation
• Risk Assessment and Hazard Management
• Solid and Hazardous Waste Management