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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT (EIS) REPORT

BASIC PROJECT INFORMATION

The Project

Name of Project : Proposed LPG Refilling Station

Project Location : Barangay Domanpot,

Asingan Pangasinan

Type of Project : Petroleum and Petrochemical Industries

DENR Classification : Non-ECP but in ECA

Group 1.3.4

The Proponent

Name of Proponent : ISLAND AIR PRODUCTS CORPORATION

Main Office Address : Barangay Domanpot,

Asingan Pangasinan

Contact Person : a) Daniel Robles

Manager

b) Orville E. Duelas

EIS Preparer

Telephone No. : 09399381809

The project proponent is a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the

Philippines and is duly registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission with

S.E.C. Registration No. 79692 dated 12 May 1978. The photocopies of the S.E.C.

Registration Certificate together with the Articles of Incorporation are attached as

Annex “A”.

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1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Project Location and Area

> Maps of Project Site

The proposed project site is located at Barangay Domanpot, Asingan, Pangasinan.

The distance between the clusters of houses from the project is approximately 3

kilometer radius. The Vicinity Map showing the barangay/municipal boundaries is

attached as Figure 1 while the Location Map showing the provincial and regional

boundaries is attached as Figure2.

Figure 1 – Vicinity Map

It shows that the barangay boundaries are barangay Baro, barangay Dupac and

barangay Bactad. The provincial and regional boundaries are Tayug, Binalonan,

Urdaneta and Laoac.

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Figure 2 – Location Map

> Geographic Coordinates

The precise location of project area is centered at the Geo-graphic Coordinates: 15

59’13” North Latitude and 120 38’15” East Longitude as indicated in the Google

Earth GPS Reader Map attached as Figure 3.

Figure 3 – Geographic Coordinates Map

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> Primary/Secondary Impact Areas

The primary impact area of the project is the project area itself and the immediate

surrounding areas which is the Barangay Domanpot area. Based on the size and

potential physical/chemical effects of the project, the secondary impact areas shall be

about 100 meters from the project site which are the barangay Baro, barangay Dupac

and barangay Bactad. (Please see Figure 4).

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1.2 Project Rationale

The project proponent intends to construct and operate a Liquefied Petroleum Gas

(LPG) refilling station to supply part of the big demands for LPG in the Pangasinan

area. Liquefied Petroleum Gas is commonly used as cooking fuel, for heating

appliances and for motor vehicles. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is available

locally as a combination of liquid propane and butane gases which is produced by

the local or foreign oil refineries. LPG consists mainly of propane and butane, which

are gases at atmospheric temperature and pressure. When subjected to modest

pressure or refrigeration, these gases liquefy making it possible to transport and

store LP Gas as a liquid, yet use as a gas. This requires pressurised cylinders and

containers, the care and handing of which is the subject of much of this document.

There is obviously a need for this type of project since LPG is now becoming the

preferred fuel in the country for economic reasons and convenience to customers.

1.3 Project Alternatives

> Criteria

The primary criteria considered for the site selection was the availability of the land

area to implement the LPG refilling plant project. Another important criterion is the

accessibility of the project site to target areas for the prospective customers in the

Pangasinan area as well as other parts of the country. The project site must also be

within a commercial zone to conform to zoning regulations. And last, but not the least,

the project must be acceptable to the local residents and officials in the barangay.

Based on the conducted public scoping last January 24, 2020 with the presence on

the participants there is no objection or issues raised during the public scoping. Also

attached the reference of public scoping on the annexes.

>The Preferred Option

The selected project site was preferred since it meets all the criteria required by the

project proponent for an LPG refilling plant project. The land area was readily

available since the project proponent already owns the lot property purchased from

the former registered lot owners. The site in Pangasinan is easily accessible to the

nearby areas in the La Union and Tarlac area. The project site is also located in an

officially classified “commercial zone” which is compatible to the LPG refilling plant

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project. Likewise, the project was found acceptable to the barangay residents and

officials thru consultations due to its beneficial social and economic benefits to the

community.

> Summary of Comparative Environmental Impacts

No other alternative site was actively considered for the LPG refilling plant project so

that no comparative environmental impacts could be presented.

1.4 Project Components

> Major Components

The LPG refilling plant shall consist of the following:

➢ Two (2) units 30,000 gals. Capacity Storage Tank

➢ One (1) unit Pumphouse

➢ Four (4) units Refilling nozzles

➢ One (1) unit Water Reservoir

➢ One (1) unit Office

➢ One (1) unit Motor-pool and Painting Area

➢ One (1) unit Guardhouse

The Site Development Plan is attached as Plan I (Sheet No. 1 / 2) while the Drainage

Plan is attached as Plan II (Sheet No. 2 / 2).

> Other Support Facilities

The power supply requirements will be provided by the Local Electric Cooperative

while a standby diesel engine-generator set will be provided in case of power failures.

The LPG refilling plant will also be provided with a deep well to supply the water

requirements. The plant will require about 3 cubic meters per day.

> Pollution Control Devices and Corresponding Facilities

The LPG refilling plant will be provided with the necessary air pollution control devices

for the various refilling equipment which are the Tank Relief Valve with set pressure

of 250 psi to relief excess pressure, Liquid Line Emergency Shut-off Valve to shut

down the main line in case of emergency. The Liquid Return Line to relieve LPG

Pump of excess pressure. The project proponent will also operate a standby diesel-

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engine/generator set which is a minor potential source of air pollution that would not

require any air pollution control device. LPG Tank is equipped with grounding and

Lightning arrester and it is hydrotested every 5 years to ensure its serviceability. LPG

tank also is equipped with drain valve to eliminate impurities during requalification.

LPG tank is equipped with water sprinklers as cooling system in case of pressure

build up.

The plant will be provided with a centralized wastewater treatment plant for the

various refilling effluents when necessary. For the meantime, all domestic

wastewaters discharged from the various refilling activities will be treated in three (3)

chamber septic tanks.

In case of spillage and oil leaks from the motor pool, a collection pit and oil / water

separator shall be provided in accordance with the ASTM standards.

No maintenance of construction vehicles can cause pollution due to oil, lubricants and

fuel spillage since it is not allowed by the management to be repaired in project site.

There is no transferring of fuel either gasoline or diesel in the project site since the

project is only for LPG refiling station there is a big difference between fuels and LPG.

1.6 Project Size

> Total Project Area

The proposed project shall cover a land area of FOUR THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED

FIFTEEN (4,515) SQUARE METERS (0.45 hectare) which is duly covered by a

“Title”, a photocopy of which is attached as Annex “B”.

> Annual Production Rate

The LPG refilling plant will be provided with two (2) Storage Tanks each with a

capacity of THIRTY THOUSAND (30,000) GALLONS which is equivalent to:

= 30,000 gal. x 0.003785 cu. m./gal.

= 113.55 cu. m. x 1,000 liters/cu.m.

= 113,550 liters x 0.58 kg. / liter

= 65,859 kg. / 1,000 kg./ton

= 65.859 ton

Total = 131.718 ton at any given time

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1.5 Development Plan, Description of Project Phases and

Corresponding Timeframes

Buffer zones are not needed because proponent will comply and will follow the

space allocation requirement from the different NGAs

> Production Process

The refilling plant is actually not a processing or manufacturing but is largely for the

storage of the LPG prior to transfer to smaller cylinders. For lack of proper term, the

storage facilities are called refilling plant.

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is available locally as a combination of liquid propane

and butane gases which is produced by the local or foreign oil refineries. LPG in bulk

is delivered by tank trailers and pumped to the horizontal, bullet-shaped storage

tanks. LPG is kept under pressure by means of compressors with propane having a

compression rate of 94 MJ/cu. m. and butane at 121 MJ/cu. m.

By means of a Corker pump which is equipped with multi-pass differential valve, LPG

is filled into cylinders at the filling rows. The LPG cylinders will come in three (3)

standard sizes, 11.0, 22.0 and 50 kilograms. After the desired weight is attained, the

fillers are uncoupled and the filled cylinders are stored ready for delivery.

> Power Generation & Water Supply System

The project proponent shall obtain its power requirements from the local electric

cooperative. The LPG refilling plant project will also be provided with a standby

diesel-engine generator set to supply any electrical requirements in case of power

failure. The water requirement needs for the LPG refilling plant project will be

provided with a deep-well and water storage tank.

> Waste Management Systems

The waste management consists primarily of proper collection and disposal of solid

wastes specifically wastes to be generated by the LPG refilling plant project activities.

Recyclable items such as paper, glass, cartons, aluminum cans, etc. shall be

collected and sold to junk dealers. Non-recyclable waste materials shall be also be

properly collected and disposed of through the city’s garbage disposal services or the

accredited waste treaters.

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> Pre-Construction Phase

The pre-construction activities which consist essentially of the planning aspects of the

project have been virtually completed. These include the preparation of the financial

feasibility studies, master development plans, detailed engineering specifications,

budget estimates, project timetable, etc.

This period also includes the obtainment of the various clearances/ permits from the

HLURB, LGUs and other government agencies after the obtainment of the ECC form

DENR-EMB.

The proponent is positively confident that the region will issue ECC since all the

existing refilling station all over the Philippines has ECC issued by its region.

> Construction Phase

The site development and construction phase shall start the physical implementation

of the project. The major activities to be undertaken during this period are the

following:

• Site Preparation (Clearing and Grubbing)

• Excavation

• Foundation Works

• Civil Works

• Electrical Works

• Water works

• Equipment Installation

• Drainage Works

The various construction activities shall be implemented using the following

guidelines/specifications:

Construction Materials

The construction materials to be used in the project shall be strictly in accordance

with the codes, standards and specifications acceptable in the Philippines such as

those set by the American Institute on Steel Construction (AISC), American Concrete

Institute (ACI), American Welding Society (AWS) and the American Society for

Testing and Materials (ASTM). Some of the materials to be utilized are cement,

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sand and gravel, aggregates, steel bars, lumber, welding rods, etc. These are all

available locally and shall be purchased from the most convenient sources.

Construction Equipment

At one stage or another of the construction activities, the project proponent or its

contractors may utilize the following commonly used construction equipment:

• Air Compressor

• Backhoe

• Compactor

• Concrete Mixer

• Concrete Pump

• Crane

• Front Loader

• Generator

• Grader

• Jackhammer

• Paver

• Pile Driver

• Pump

• Tractor

• Bulldozer

• Truck

• Vibrator

Construction Facilities

The proposed site will be provided with temporary structures which will be needed

during the construction period. These include the following:

• Security Outpost

• Staff Field Office

• Storage Bodega

• Electrical and Mechanical Room

• Workers Quarters

• Water and Electrical Supply

• Portable Toilets

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Construction Methods

The project contractors shall be required to strictly follow the design and

specifications as prepared by the project proponent’s architects and engineers in

accordance with the various provisions of the Building Code of the Philippines (P.D.

1096). The various infrastructures have been designed with due considerations to

the estimated loading, bending, deflection and earthquake occurrence to ensure its

soundness and safety.

The contractors shall likewise be required to enforce all safety measures to prevent /

minimize accidents and injuries to the construction workers. These include the

compulsory wearing of hard hats, goggles, gloves and the general observance of

safe construction practices.

The site development and construction activities are expected to be completed within

a twelve (12) months.

The waste generated during construction is provided with the portalet and will be

treated by the DENR accredited treater.

> Operational Phase

The LPG refilling plant will be operational 24 hours a day, 6 days a week although

office activities are held at the regular 8AM-5PM schedule

> Abandonment Phase

There is no definite limit on the operational lifespan of the LPG refilling plant project

since it is expected that there shall always be a huge demand for LPG in the

residential, commercial and industrial sectors. Nevertheless, in case of drastic

changes in the land use or early obsolescence or any “force majeure” causes, the

LPG refilling plant shall be abandoned in an orderly manner to avoid any adverse

residual impacts.

After the recovery of the valuable equipment and furnishings, the process buildings,

equipment and other infrastructures will be dismantled by the use of sledgehammers,

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wrecking balls, bulldozers, etc. The waste materials expected to be generated are

concrete slabs, steel bars, roofing sheets, scrap lumber, etc. The concrete slabs

could be broken down into smaller pieces and used as filling materials while steel

bars, roofing sheets and scrap lumber can be recycled as construction materials.

Non-reusable materials may be disposed of through the city’s garbage disposal

services. Based on year 2016 figures, the abandonment works is expected to cost

about Two Million Pesos (P2M) using about fifteen (15) man demolition crew working

for about two (2) months. The abandoned project may then be developed in

accordance with its intended new usage.

1.7 Manpower

> Manpower Requirement

The LPG refilling plant project has a manpower complement of about thirty (30)

employees both for production and non-production personnel.

> Expertise / Skills Needed

The LPG plant personnel will be composed of manual, semi-manual and skilled

workers depending on their position and job description. The employees preferably

have the experience in the LPG refilling operations.

> Nature of Jobs

The LPG refilling plant project requires various jobs for men and women and the

project proponent does not or will not practice discrimination to women and

indigenous people and may even give them special consideration as long as they

qualified for the position needed. Likewise, local residents in the area are always

given priority during the hiring period.

1.8 Indicative Project Investment Cost

The estimated site development and construction cost for the LPG refilling plant

project is about Twenty-Five Million Pesos (PhP 25 M)

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2. ASSESSMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

2.1 LAND

2.1.1 Land Use and Classification

The proposed project area is still undeveloped while the dominant land use is the

surrounding area is a commercial area.

The proposed project area is within an officially classified a “Commercial Area” as

evidenced by the Certification by the Office of the City Planning and Development

Coordinator, a photocopy of which is attached as Annex “D”. The proponent has

however been Granted Exemption by the Sangguniang Bayan as per LZBAA

Resolution No. 201. The proposed project area is deemed compatible with the

municipal land use regulations.

> Actual Performance/Experience

The various environmental impacts for the LPG refilling plant project will be properly

addressed with the appropriate environmental management measures particularly the

air pollution control measures, solid waste disposal, wastewater treatment facilities,

etc. The project proponent shall implement the said environmental management

measures during the entire lifespan of the LPG refilling plant operations.

> Historical Environmental Performance

The project proponent did not encounter inconsistence or conflicts with the existing

zoning regulations. The project proponent does not foresee any inconsistencies or

possible conflicts with the existing land uses in the area. Likewise, there was no

encroachment in any proclaimed Environmentally Critical Area.

> Project Change

The project implementation did not cause any significant loss of topsoil/overburden at

site of the LPG refilling plant project. The industrial activities in the adjacent areas will

not be affected.

2.1.2 Geology/Geomorphology

The project site’s terrain is mostly flat with slope deviations not exceeding 10% over

the prevailing ground level. The area is overlain by delta materials are composed of

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vari-colored sand, pebbly gravel, silt, mud, and clay varying plasticity with a common

admixture of marine shells, corals, and decayed plants. The delta is generally

stratified to cross-bedded and inter-tonguing of deposits is common. Lateral

continuity among individual bed is poorly developed such that a thick bed may

abruptly terminate or pinch out.

The potential impacts of the LPG refilling plant project on the geological /

geomorphological characteristics are described below:

> Change in Land Form

The project implementation will have negligible effects on the land form, topography,

terrain or slope of the project area. However, the various operational activities of the

LPG refilling plant will unavoidably generate solid wastes which are considered as a

form of land pollution.

The usual solid wastes generated by the LPG refilling plant project are various

process wastes. The office activities generate paper, cartons, plastics, glass,

aluminum cans, etc. These solid wastes, if allowed to accumulate will not only

constitute as an eyesore but could also be sources of odor nuisance and

communicable diseases. The project proponent shall therefore institute the necessary

solid waste disposal measures which shall be discussed in Section 4.1 of the EIS

Report.

> Change in Sub-surface and Underground Geomorphology

The LPG refilling plant project will be purely a surface development and will have only

negligible effects on the sub-surface and the underground geomorphology of the

project area.

> Inducement of Subsidence/ Collapse

The project implementation will not induce subsidence/ collapse of the project area

especially during the site development and construction phase.

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> Inducement of Landslides and Other Natural Hazards

The project area’s flat terrain and topography will not likely induce landslides and

other natural hazards in the project site and the surrounding areas.

2.1.3 Pedology

The pedolological characteristic is mainly clayey soil which is a residual chemical

weathering of the underlying tuffaceous rocks. It exhibits wet, fine texture, light to dark

brown or reddish brown in color. Thickness of the topsoil is about 10 centimeters.

To determine the soil quality in the area, soil samples were collected and

consequently analyzed in the laboratory, the results of which are summarized below:

Parameter Result

1. Arsenic 1.46 mg/K

2. Cadmium 2 mg/K

3. Chromium < 3 mg/K

4. Lead 11.5 mg/K

5. Mercury 5.45 mg/K

6. pH 7.39

(Please Results of Analysis)

The soil analysis show that the heavy metals concentrations in the area are within the

limits.

The potential impacts of the implementation of the LPG refilling plant project on the

pedological characteristics are described below:

> Erosion Potential

The LPG refilling plant project will not have any significant erosion potential at the

project site and in the surrounding areas.

> Bank Stability

The bank stability of the nearby Agno River will not be affected by the LPG refilling

plant project.

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> Change in Soil Quality/Fertility

The soil quality/fertility of the project area will not be affected by the implementation of

the LPG refilling plant project. The soil quality/fertility in the adjacent areas will

likewise not be affected.

2.1.4 Terrestrial Biology

The project area that will not be utilized for the LPG refilling plant project

infrastructures is still well vegetated with wild and ornamental trees, shrubs and

grasses. The wildlife population consists of birds, small mammals and other small life-

forms. There are no known rare or endangered flora and fauna existing in the area.

The potential impacts of the LPG refilling plant project on the terrestrial biological

characteristics are described below:

> Vegetation Removal / Loss of Habitat

There will be inevitable vegetation removal / loss of habitat since this will not be

required by the LPG refilling plant project.

Landscaping will be implemented in order to restore and improve the site.

> Threat to Existence of Important Local Species

The LPG refilling plant project operation will not be a threat to the existence of

important local species in the project area. The important local species in the adjacent

areas will likewise not be affected whatsoever.

> Threat to Abundance, Frequency and Distribution of Important Species

The abundance, frequency and distribution of important species will not be threatened

since the project implementation will not affect any important species.

> Hindrance to Wildlife Access

The project area is not known as an access for any important wildlife in the area.

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2.2 WATER

2.2.1 Hydrology/Hydrogeology

The nearest significant surface water body is an Irrigation Canal which flows east of

the project area while main surface water-body is the Agno River which flows west-

south-west of the project site. The Irrigation is relatively small, being less than 10

meters in width and water flow is usually present throughout the year especially

during the heavy rainy months. There are no extensive hydrological / hydrogeological

studies done on the Irrigation Canal.

The project proponent will conduct groundwater and surface water body sampling and

laboratory analysis to determine the baseline water quality data. Parameters to be

sampled are pH, Suspended Solids, BOD, COD, Amonia, Phosphate, Nitrate, Color,

Surfactants, Temperatures and bacteriological count.

As LPG is a clean burning fuel that is low of carbon, emits virtually no black carbon

and does not spill. Its use improves the air quality, reducers the emission of GHGs

and protects the environment. As LPG is non-toxic and has no impact to the soil,

water, and underground aquifers.

The potential impacts of the implementation of the LPG refilling plant project on the

hydrological / hydrogeological characteristics are described below:

> Change in Drainage Morphology

The project implementation will not significantly affect the drainage morphology of the

project area or of the Agno River.

> Change in Stream Water Depth

The project implementation will not affect the stream water depth of the Agno River.

> Reduction in Stream Volumetric Flow

The project implementation will not cause any reduction in the stream volumetric of

the Agno River.

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> Inducement to Flooding

The project site is not situated in a flood prone area and it is unlikely that the

continued project operation will cause the inducement of flooding in the area.

> Water Resource Use and Competition

The water requirement of the LPG refilling plant project is relatively small and the

water resource use in the area will not be adversely affected through competition with

the project proponent. However, the project proponent further water conservation

measures to minimize water consumption.

> Reduction/Depletion of Groundwater Flow

The water consumption of the LPG refilling plant project is relatively small to cause

any significant reduction/depletion of groundwater flow in the area.

2.2.2 Oceanography

The nearest significant surface water-body is the West China Sea and Lingayen Gulf

used for navigation by ocean-going vessels but it is also used for fishing and the

cultivation of mussels, clams and other shell-fish. It is considered as one of the

important fishing grounds in the country and the major catches include sardines,

herrings, mackerel, cavallas, bottom fishes, gizzard shads, shrimps and bangus fry.

Based on the most important usage therefore, Sibuyan Sea may be considered as

Class “SC” Coastal/Marine Waters.

The potential impacts of the implementation of the LPG refilling plant project on the

oceanographic characteristics are described below:

> Change in Circulation Pattern

No effect on the circulation pattern of the West China Sea and Lingayen Gulf.

> Change in Sea Depth

No effect on the sea depth of the West China Sea and Lingayen Gulf.

> Change in Bathymetry

No effect on bathymetry of the West China Sea and Lingayen Gulf.

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2.2.3 Water Quality

The Agno River is not included in the DENR’s List of Officially Classified Rivers and

may normally be considered as Class “C” Fresh Surface Water-Body until the official

classification by the DENR-EMB. The Agno River is the receiving body of water for

residential and agro-industrial establishments in the area but none of them could be

considered as major sources of major water discharges.

To determine the present baseline quality of the Agno River, a river sampling was

conducted as indicated in Figure. The samples obtained were analyzed by Mach

Union Laboratories (a DENR accredited laboratory) and the results of analysis are

summarized below:

Parameter Results DENR Std.

1. Ammonia as N 0.07 mg/L

2. Biochemical Oxygen Demand 5 mg/L

3. Chemical Oxygen Demand 20 mg/L

4. Color (True) 25 TCU

5. Nitrate as N 0.87 mg/L

6. Oil & Grease 1.72 mg/L

7. pH 7.04

8. Phosphate 0.508 mg/L

9. Surfactant <0.07 mg/L

10. Temperature 22 C

11. Total Suspended Solids 18 mg/L

12. Total Coliform 54 x 10 MPN/100mL

(Please see Results of Analysis)

The sampling results show that the water quality is still well within the DENR

standards.

The potential impacts of the LPG refilling plant project on the water quality

characteristics are described below:

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> Total Pollution Load

The LPG refilling plant project uses water for drinking and sanitary purposes of the

plant personnel. For a typical industrial plant, the water consumption rate would be

about 15 to 35 gallons per employee per day. Since the LPG refilling plant project will

have a total personnel complement of about 30 employees, the maximum water

consumption rate would be 950 gallons or per day. About seventy percent (70%) of

the water consumed will eventually end up as wastewaters, thus the expected volume

of discharge of domestic wastewater from the LPG refilling plant project shall be

12,250 gallons per day. Domestic wastewaters contain fairly high concentrations of

suspended solids, BOD and a host of other water contaminants which could have

adverse effects on the water quality on the Agno River. The LPG refilling plant project

was therefore provided with the necessary wastewater treatment facilities which shall

be described in Section 4.2 of the EIS Report.

> Actual Environmental Management Performance

The project proponent has implemented the necessary environmental management

measures pertaining to land, water, air and socio-economic requirements of the LPG

refilling plant project. So far, the project proponent has not experienced any problems

in the environmental management measures.

> Actual Sampling Site

The actual sampling site for the future operations of the LPG refilling plant shall be

the Agno River which flows south from the project site.

2.2.4 Fresh Water or Marine Ecology

The nearest Agno River is considered as fresh surface water body and the typical

common fresh water species usually found in the area are “dalag” (mudfish), “hito”

(catfish) and “martiniko” (perch). There are no known rare or endangered fresh water

species in the area.

The potential impacts of the LPG refilling plant project on the fresh water ecological

characteristics are described below:

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> Threat to Abundance, Frequency and Distribution of Species

The LPG refilling plant project operation is not a threat to the abundance, frequency

and distribution of the fresh water species in the Agno River.

> Loss of Important Species

There are no important fresh water species that will be lost as a result of the LPG

refilling plant operations.

> Loss of Habitat

Likewise, there is no significant fresh water habitat which would be lost as a result of

the LPG refilling plant operation.

2.3 AIR

2.3.1 Meteorology/Climatology

The only significant impact to the air quality will be the vehicles going in and out, is

very minimal due to company rules of turning off all engines once inside the company.

As for the impact of the air quality, it is very minimal as the generator within the

company is only for emergency uses so it’s mostly in stand-by. Meteorology refers to

the scientific observation and study of the atmosphere, so that weather can be

accurately forecast. Climate refers to the weather conditions at a particular place over

a period of time. The climate data for the Pangasinan area is shown below:

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The potential impacts of the LPG refilling plant project on the meteorological /

climatological characteristics are described below:

> Effect on Local Climate

The primary factors that determine the variations of climate over the surface of the

earth are: (a) the effect of latitude and the tilt of the Earth’s axis to the plane of the

orbit about the sun; (b) the large- scale movements of different wind belts over the

Earth’s surface; (c) the temperature difference between land and sea; (d) contours of

the ground; and (d) location of the area in relation to ocean currents.

The most important local or global meteorological changes brought about by human

activity are those linked with ozone depletion and the greenhouse effect.

The project has no effects whatsoever on the local climate.

> Contribution to Global Greenhouse

Greenhouse effect refers to the warming of the Earth’s atmosphere. Radiation from

the sun enters the atmosphere but is prevented from escaping back into space by

gases such as carbon dioxide (produced for example by the burning of fossil fuels),

nitrogen oxides (from car exhausts), and CFCs (from aerosols and refrigerators). As

these gases build-up in the atmosphere, the Earth’s average temperature is expected

to rise.

Based on the magnitude of the proposed LPG refilling plant project, the project

operation will have negligible contribution to global greenhouse gases.

2.3.2 Air Quality

Air quality is technically described in terms of the concentration levels of the various

types of air pollutants over a certain area at any given time. The most common types

of air pollutants are Suspended Particulates Matter (as TSP or PM-10), Oxides of

Sulfur, Oxides of Nitrogen, Photochemical Oxidants and Lead, which are collectively

known as the “criteria” pollutants. Based on the proposed construction and

operational activities of the project proponent, the only air pollutants of interest to this

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study are the suspended particulate matter as Total Suspended Particulates (TSP).

There are no heavy industries or any other major sources of air pollution in the area.

The proponent shall conduct ambient air sampling and laboratory analysis to

determine the baseline air quality data. The parameters to sampled are particulates

(as TSP), Sulfur and Nitrogen Oxides, CO etc. The present LPG concentration may

be assumed to be zero due to their volatility.

To determine the present air quality in the area, ambient air sampling tests were

conducted the results of which are summarized below:

Sampling Station Parameter Result DENR Std.

1. Outside Near Gate TSP 500 ug

2. Refilling Station Area TSP 400 ug

3. Near Guardhouse TSP 1,600 ug

4. Corner of Property TSP 500 ug

(Please see Results of Analysis)

The sampling results show that the ambient air quality (TSP) in the area is well within

the DENR standard.

The LPG refilling plant will utilize some process equipment which could be significant

sources of air pollution in the nearby areas as described in Section 4-Environmental /

Ecological Risk Assessment. The other potential source of air pollution is the standby

diesel-engine/generator set which is operated during power failures only. The diesel

engine/generator set may be considered as a minor source of air pollution primarily

because it utilizes diesel oil as fuel. Diesel oil is relatively much cleaner than bunker

oil and its lower viscosity allows easier atomization of the fuel. Combined with the

proper air to fuel ratio, high combustion efficiency is easily attained thus minimizing

the emission of particulate matter which essentially consist of unburned carbon

particulates. Diesel oil has also a relatively very low sulfur content which will result in

the emission of minimal oxides of sulfur (SO2 and SO3) regardless of the combustion

efficiency. For these reasons, the diesel engine/generator set will not require any air

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pollution device since the proper operational and maintenance measures will suffice

to minimize air pollution emissions from the said equipment.

2.3.3 Noise Quality

Noise is technically described in terms of sound pressure levels expressed as

decibels (symbol dB) which are the ratio of two (2) amounts of electric or acoustic

signal power equal to ten (10) times the common logarithm of this ratio. The dB

readings may be measured either on the A, B or C network depending on the

frequency of sound, e.g. fast, slow, etc. For comparison, a whisper has an intensity

of 20 dBA while a jet aircraft taking off nearby registers 140 dBA which is at the

threshold of pain. The maximum allowable noise levels for a certain area are

dependent on two (2) factors, namely: a) category of the area, e.g. residential,

commercial, industrial, etc, and b) division of twenty-four (24) hour period, e.g.

morning, daytime, evening, etc. Since the project site is located in a contiguous

industrial area, the applicable maximum noise limits will be (Class “B”), e.g. 65 dBA,

60 dBA and 55 dBA during daytime, morning & evening and nighttime, respectively.

There are no major potential sources of noise pollution in the area.

During the operational phase, the plant personnel shall be instructed to handle with

care the metal cylinders to avoid creating unnecessary noise nuisance. The pumps /

compressors shall be maintained at prime conditions to control the noise resulting

from malfunctions.

The standby diesel-engine generator set will be operated only during power failures

and the noise generated will not likely affect the noise quality in the surrounding

areas. The project shall therefore be an insignificant potential source of noise

nuisance in the area.

2.4 PEOPLE

All the data and information provided herein have been obtained from the National

Statistics Office (NSO) based on its latest 2010 survey results.

The population of Pangasinan in the 2015 census was 2,956,726 people, with a

density of 540 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,400 inhabitants per square mile.

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The 2,777,449 household population in 2010, males accounted for 50.5 percent while

females comprised 49.5 percent. These figures resulted in a sex ratio of 102 males

for every 100 females, which is similar to the sex ratio recorded in 2000 (101 Males

per 100 Females).

In 2010, the median age of the population of the province was 23.9 years, which

means that half of the population was younger than 23.9 years. This is higher than

the median age of 21.6 years that was recorded in 2000.

Moreover, approximately one in every three persons (33.0 percent) was under 15

years old. Children aged 5 to 9 years (11.1 percent) comprised the largest age

group, followed by those in the age groups 10 to 14 years (11.0 percent) and 0 to 4

years (10.9 percent). Males outnumbered females in the age groups 0 to 54 years.

On the other hand, there were more females than males in the older age groups (55

years and over).

Domanpot is a barangay in the municipality of Asingan, in the province

of Pangasinan. Its population as determined by the 2015 Census was 5,728. This

represented 9.99% of the total population of Asingan. Residents and the perception

survey consulted in the barangay have shown majority approval for the proposed

project. The local government units were properly consulted on the LPG refiling plant

project as evidenced by the Barangay Chairman Certification which is attached as

Annex “D”.

The local barangay residents/officials and other local government units were properly

consulted on the LPG refiling plant project as evidenced by the Barangay Chairman

Certification which is attached as Annex “D”.

In terms of employment, the LPG refilling plant shall provide regular, long-term

employment for thirty (30) people who shall compose the personnel complement.

Qualified residents of the barangay shall be given priority during the hiring period for

the project.

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Since we already conducted public scoping, there is no opposition from the local

barangay residents/ officials and other local government unit on the project as

evidenced the public scoping reference attached on annexes.

The project will also benefit the local enterprises (both formal and informal) in the

area through the patronage by the project proponent and their dependents. The

project will also contribute to the increase in the government’s revenue through the

payment of taxes, permit fees, etc.

Other socio-economic impacts of the project are described below:

2.4.1 Displacement of Settlers

There are no settlers who would displaced by the implementation of the LPG refilling

plant project.

The project location is 3 to 4 kilometers from the residential area only rice field in

surrounding area. There is no adverse impact of the health since LPG is decapitate in

the air during refilling of LPG. If ever there are future residents in the immediate of the

project site, these people shall be fully informed of both the positive and adverse

impacts of the project. Since the location is highly appropriate for the project there is

no plan for relocation for the residents because the residential area was far from the

project.

The proponent will plan the settlement if the area will become heavily populated to

avoid any conflicts on the area. The proponent will also secure all the necessary

permits to avoid any violation.

2.4.2 Impact of In-migration Patterns

The LPG refilling plant project will not require in-migration from other sources for the

hiring its workers both during the construction period and the operational phase. The

movement of other people in the area may be expected and the project proponent

shall undertake the appropriate changes in the environmental plan. In migration will

no impact since all workers are from Barangay Domanpot.

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2.4.3 Impacts on IPs and Culture/Lifestyle

There are no Indigenous Peoples (IPs) in the area whose culture and lifestyle will

affected by the project implementation. In the event of any new values introduced by

the project with negative effects, the project proponent shall undertake the

appropriate mitigating measures to remedy the same.

2.4.4 Project Implementation’s Threat to Public Health

The project implementation will have no adverse threat to public health since it will not

use or handle toxic or hazardous materials. The project proponent is well aware of the

potential risks of the project operation on the air, odor and soil in the project area and

throughout its refilling stations nationwide, the same safety procedures shall be

implemented to avoid accidents which fortunately we have not encountered.

LPG is considered non-toxic, as said LPG gas is not an issue of toxicity. Contact with

the skin is non-irritating unless it’s evaporating liquid. The effects of LPG gas leaking

with evaporating liquid will cause cold burns or frostbite as it evaporates at -42

degrees Celsius. LPG is a colorless, odor-less, non-toxic gas and is also referred as

natural gas liquids.

2.4.5 Local Benefits

The LPG refilling plant project will benefit the local community through direct

employment or indirectly from other benefits of the project.

2.4.6 Effect on Delivery of Basic Services and Resource Competition

The delivery of basic services and resources in the municipality will not be

significantly affected by the project implementation although there may have

heightened pressure on health care delivery. The project proponent will therefore

coordinate with the LGU in providing the necessary health care services.

2.4.7 Effect on Traffic Situation

The traffic situation in the area will not be significantly affected since the project is not

considered as a traffic generator, involving only few motor vehicles to and from the

project area.

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Tank trailers will not be causing traffic since all the activities will be done inside the

premises. The project will offer its services to the LGU if ever there is a surge in the

traffic activity in the area.

2.4.8 Entity Accountable for Environmental Management

The entity accountable for environmental management in the area is the Plant

Manager, who shall directly report to the project proponent.

2.4.9 Effect on Existing Properties

There are no significant effects existing properties within the general area.

2.4.10 Other Affected Properties

No other properties will be significantly affected by the project implementation.

PHOTOGRAPHS OF PROJECT AREA

The photographs showing the salient features of the project area are shown in the

succeeding pages………

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3. IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN

3.1 Land Management Measures

The project proponent will implement solid waste management plan for the proper

disposal of LPG refilling plant. Majority of the solid wastes generated will be from the

various refilling processes. Most probably, the proponent will hire the services of

accredited waste-treater if not in the capability of the LGU environmental services.

For the office activities, the project proponent shall implement a waste segregation

program for the collection of waste paper, cardboard, glass, plastics, metal cans and

other re-usable materials which later be sold to junk dealers for eventual recycling.

The LPG refilling plant project will not have any significant erosion potential at the

project site and in the surrounding areas. The management will provide appropriate

drainage systems to manage surface runoff also to protect the LPG pipeline.

3.2 Water Management Measures

To treat the domestic wastewaters generated in the LPG refilling plant project, each

toilet and bath facility in the public toilet has been provided with a septic tank. In

compliance with the new Sanitation Code of the Philippines (P.D. No. 586), the septic

tanks shall be of the triple chamber type instead of the conventional mono or dual

type.

Operationally, effluent flows into the vault through the inlet hole located at the center

of vault chamber. Settle-able solids in the incoming wastewater settle and form a

sludge layer at the bottom of the tank. Greases and other light materials float to the

surface where a scum layer is formed as floating materials accumulate. Settled and

skimmed wastewaters flow from the clear space between the scum and sludge layers

into the next compartments where the basic processes will be repeated. The organic

materials retained at the bottom of the tank undergoes facultative and anaerobic

decomposition and is converted to more stable compounds and gases such as

carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and hydrogen sulfide (H2S). Even though the

volume of solid materials being deposited is being reduced continually by anaerobic

decomposition, there is always a net accumulation of sludge in the tank. Materials

from the bottom of the tank that is buoyed up by the decomposition gases will often

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stick to the bottom of scum layer increasing its thickness. Because the long-term

accumulation of scum and sludge can reduce the effective volumetric capacity of the

tank, the contents of the tanks should be pumped periodically.

In construction phase the management encourage workers to reuse water or install

water-saving taps that will turn-off automatically when it is not in use. The

stakeholders will become aware on the importance of water conservation and

management.

During operation phase the management will implement water minimization by turn-

off automatically when not in use to save water and electricity.

3.3 Air Management Measures

3.3.1 Air Quality Management Measures

During the site development and construction stage, the exposed works areas as well

as the access roads shall be sprayed with water using stationary hose sprinklers and

mobile water tankers. Spraying causes the dust to be water- logged which will

prevent them from getting airborne. Due to evaporation and ground percolation,

spraying shall be done at regular intervals. As an additional measure, cruising speed

of trucks and other heavy equipment within the work area shall be limited to ten (10)

kph to minimize dust disturbances.

During the operational phase, the project proponent shall undertake the following

preventive / mitigating measures to deal with LPG emissions and / or fire hazards:

➢ Refilling operations shall be completely shut-down in case of operational

or equipment failures;

➢ Manual and automatic shut-off valves shall be provided to isolate LPG

leakages and flow;

➢ Any cracks or raptures that develop in the equipment and pipeline system

shall be properly prepared prior to resumption of operation;

➢ The plant shall be equipped with assorted fire-fighting facilities such as fire

extinguishers, water drums and buckets, fire-axes, etc.;

➢ Fire drills involving all plant personnel shall be held at regular intervals;

➢ First-aid kits and other medical supplies shall be made readily available

during emergencies or other accidents; and

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➢ The “No Smoking” rule shall be strictly enforced within the plant’s premises

including the temporary confiscation of matches and lighters of the plant

personnel and visitors.

The diesel-engine/ Generator Set will be utilized as standby unit in case of power

failures. The diesel-engine / generator set may be considered as a potential source of

air pollution primarily because they utilize diesel oil as fuel. Diesel oil is relatively

much cleaner than bunker oil and its lower viscosity allows easier atomization of the

fuel. Combined with the proper air to fuel ratio, high combustion efficiency is easily

attained thus minimizing the emission of particulate matter which essentially consist

of unburned carbon particulates. Diesel oil has also a relatively very low sulfur

content which will result in the emission of minimal oxides of sulfur (SO2 and SO3)

regardless of the combustion efficiency. For these reasons, the diesel

engine/generator sets will not require any air pollution device since the proper

operational and maintenance measures will suffice to minimize air pollution emissions

from the said equipment. Regular maintenance checks shall be undertaken on a

daily, monthly and annual basis as specified by the equipment manufacturer. All worn

out parts such as the burner nozzle assembly, air intake valve and automatic control

systems shall be replaced immediately from the spare parts supply reserve.

3.3.2 Noise Pollution Control Measures

The diesel engine/generator sets will be equipped with individual muffler at the

exhaust stack to reduce noise emissions in case the equipment is operated during

power failures. The equipment is also provided with a firm foundation and shock

absorbing mountings that reduces vibrations. The diesel engine/generator set are

likewise confined inside a well enclosed room with concrete walls that will deflect and

confine any noise generated. The management will encourage the manual labor

during this phase to minimize noise level and vibration created by construction

equipment.

3.4 Socio Economic Enhancement Measures

The project proponent shall prioritize all measures intended to avoid threats to public

health for its employees and nearby residents. The project proponent likewise will

give priority to the qualified residents of the nearby areas during the personnel hiring

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period for the construction and operational phases. Special concern shall likewise be

extended to the members of the female sex and ethnic minorities. The

workers/employees shall be duly compensated with the full benefits in the form of

salaries, wages, allowance, S.S.S. contributions and other fringe benefits provided for

by law. The project proponent shall likewise be prompt in the payment of taxes,

permit fees and other financial obligations to the government.

Gender equality is not applied since LPG refilling station is a heavy work it should be

done by male workers, for the female workers are design to work in office only.

LPG is considered non-toxic, as said LPG gas is not an issue of toxicity. Contact with

the skin is non-irritating unless it’s evaporating liquid. The effects of LPG gas leaking

with evaporating liquid will cause cold burns or frostbite as it evaporates at -42

degrees Celsius. LPG is a colorless, odor-less, non-toxic gas and is also referred as

natural gas liquids.

A summary matrix of the Impact Management Plan (IMP) is shown in Table 4.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL / ECOLOGICAL RISK ASSESMENT

The Risk Levels are determined through by Levels 1 and Level 2 Threshold Inventory

as different categories as follows:

CATEGORY LEVEL 1(TONS) LEVEL 2

Explosive 10 50

Flammable substances 5,000 50,000

Highly flammable substances 50 200

Extremely flammable substances 10 50

Oxidizing substances 50 200

Toxic substances (low) 50 200

Toxic substances (medium) 10 50

Toxic substances (high) 5 20

Toxic substances (very high) 0.2 1

Toxic substances (extreme) 0.001 0.1

Unclassified (Type A) 100 500

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Unclassified (Type B) 50 200

> Acute Risks / Worst Case Scenario

Commercially available LPG is currently derived mainly from fossil fuels. Burning

LPG releases carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas. The reaction also produces

some carbon monoxide. LPG does, however, release less CO

2 per unit of energy than does coal or oil. It emits 81% of the CO

2 per kWh produced by oil, 70% of that of coal, and less than 50% of that emitted by

coal-generated electricity. Being a mix of propane and butane, LPG emits less

carbon per joule than butane but more carbon per joule than propane.

LPG burns more cleanly than higher molecular weight hydrocarbons because it

releases less particulates.

Fire/explosion risk and mitigation

In a refinery or gas plant, LPG must be stored in pressure vessels. These containers

are either cylindrical and horizontal or spherical. Typically, these vessels are

designed and manufactured according to some code. In the United States, this code

is governed by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

If a tank is subjected to a fire of sufficient duration and intensity, it can undergo a

boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE). This is typically a concern for

large refineries and petrochemical plants that maintain very large containers. In

general, tanks are designed so that the product will vent faster than pressure can

build to dangerous levels.

One remedy, that is utilized in industrial settings, is to equip such containers with a

measure to provide a fire-resistance rating. Large, spherical LPG containers may

have up to a 15 cm steel wall thickness. They are equipped with an approved

pressure relief valve. A large fire in the vicinity of the vessel will increase its

temperature and pressure, following the basic gas laws. The relief valve on the top is

designed to vent off excess pressure in order to prevent the rupture of the container

itself. Given a fire of sufficient duration and intensity, the pressure being generated

by the boiling and expanding gas can exceed the ability of the valve to vent the

excess. If that occurs, an overexposed container may rupture violently, launching

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pieces at high velocity, while the released products can ignite as well, potentially

causing catastrophic damage to anything nearby, including other containers.

People can be exposed to LPG in the workplace by breathing it in, skin contact, and

eye contact. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has set the

legal limit (Permissible exposure limit) for LPG exposure in the workplace as 1000

ppm (1800 mg/m3) over an 8-hour workday. The National Institute for Occupational

Safety and Health(NIOSH) has set a recommended exposure limit (REL) of 1000

ppm (1800 mg/m3) over an 8-hour workday. At levels of 2000 ppm, 10% of the lower

explosive limit, LPG is considered immediately dangerous to life and health (due

solely to safety considerations pertaining to risk of explosion).

LPG Refilling Station Contingency Plans

The Pollution Control Officer will serve as the Emergency Response Head. He will

ensure that Emergency Response plan is implemented in case of man-made and

natural disasters.

A Safety Committee and Fire Brigade Team will be organized to handle emergency

situations such as:

1. Fire Occurrence

2. LPG Leak

3. Earthquake

FIRE:

In the event of fire:

1. Fire Brigade Team will immediately and remotely close the Emergency

Shut-Off Valve ( ESV ) to stop the operation and to close the LPG storage

tank Main Valve.

2. Shut down Main Electrical Panel board.

3. The Communication Officer will call Fire Department for immediate

assistance

4. The Fire hose and Fire Extinguisher team will extinguish the fire at its

earliest stage.

5. The security team will head the evacuation of the employees and cordon

the area and wait for the Firetruck

6. The head operator is in-charge in activating the water sprinklers of the

LPG tank and at the Refilling shed, then move out all LPG cylinders in the

area

7. The data officer will secure all important documents

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8. When the Fire truck arrives, it will continue to combat the fire until its put

off.

9. The medical team will treat any personnel that needs treatment

10. After the Fire incident, the Pollution Control Officer will evaluate plant

facilities for serviceability

LPG LEAK:

1. In case of LPG Leak, Fire Brigade Team will immediately and remotely

close the Emergency Shut-Off Valve (ESV) to stop the operation and to

close the LPG tank Main Valve.

2. Shut down Main Electrical Panel board and any equipment or facilities that

produce sparks

3. The head operator will activate the water sprinklers of the LPG storage

tank and at LPG refilling shed to dissipate concentration of LPG leak.

4. The Fire brigade will cordon the area of the LPG leak source and prepare

fire extinguishers

5. The security team will head the evacuation of the employees and cordon

the area

6. The data officer will secure all important documents

7. If the leak is at the pipeline, this will be easily dissipated by natural

ventilation since it is an open area and the flow of LPG has been stopped

by the Emergency Shut off Valve ( ESV )

8. If the leak is at the storage tank, the Head operator will tighten all bolts in

the flange valves in-order to stop the leak.

9. When the LPG has been dissipated the Pollution Control Officer ( PCO)

will evaluate the pipelines and storage tank appurtenances for proper

maintenance.

10. After the maintenance, the PCO will check all pipe all pipe joints, valves

and appurtenances using Soap Suds Test. If no bubbles is seen during the

test, then it is safe for usage in refilling operation.

EARTHQUAKE:

1. In case of an Earthquake, Fire Brigade Team will immediately and

remotely close the Emergency Shut-Off Valve (ESV) to stop the operation

and to close the LPG tank Main Valve.

2. Shut down Main Electrical Panel board and any equipment or facilities that

produce sparks

3. The Fire brigade will monitor Refilling station facilities and pipelines and

prepare fire extinguishers in case of fire.

4. The security team will head the evacuation of the employees

5. The data officer will secure all important documents

6. After the Earthquake, the Pollution Control Officer will evaluate the

integrity and serviceability of the building, refilling facilities and pipelines.

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> Chronic Risks

The project shall likewise not use or operate any explosive, toxic or hazardous

substances which will have chronic or long-term effects to the public. Chronic risks

include formation of photochemical smog in some areas which deprives body of

oxygen by combining with hemoglobin.

5. SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (SDP) AND IEC IMPLEMENTATION

The social development of the community can be helped by the proper

implementation of the LPG Refilling Station Project. The operation of the LPG refilling

plant project will have a modest contribution to alleviating the unemployment problem

by hiring regular employment even at the manual or semi-skilled levels.

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TABLE 4 IMPACT MANAGEMENT PLAN

Project Phase/ Environmental Aspect

Environmental Component Likely to be

Affected

Potential Impact

Option for Prevention or Mitigation or Enhancement

Responsible Entity

Cost Guarantee/ Financial

Arrangements

I. PRE - CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Various planning activities for the project

A. The Land Solid waste generation

Proper collection and disposal

Proponent/ Contractor

10,000.00 Include in TOR of contractor

B. The Water Discharge of domestic wastewater

Provision of septic tanks

Proponent/ Contractor

20,000.00 Include in TOR of contractor

C. The Air Dust emissions

Regular water spraying

Proponent/ Contractor

60,000.00 Include in TOR of contractor

Hiring of planners and consultants

D. The People Income for various professional

Selection of qualified professionals

Project Proponent

100,000.00 Fees to be covered with contracts

II. CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Potential erosion and loss of vegetation from site clearing and land development

A. The Land Adverse aesthetic and health effects

Erosion control and re-vegetative measures

Contactor 50,000.00 Include in TOR of contactor

Effluents from the use of toilet and bath facilities

B. The Water

Adverse effects on the water quality of the Agno River

Provision of portable toilets

Contactor 20,000.00 Include in TOR of contractor

Dust and noise emissions

C. The Air Increase in TSP and dBA levels

Regular water spraying/use of mufflers, daylight activities

Contactor 50,000.00 Include in TOR of contractor

Hiring of construction personnel

D. The People

Short term income benefits for construction workers

Priority of hiring to local residents

Contractor 500,000.00 Include in TOR of contractor

III. OPERATION PHASE

Generation of solid wastes from process and office activities

A. The Land

Adverse aesthetic effects and odor nuisance

Regular collection of waste / waste segregation and recycling

LGU / Project Proponent

10,000.00

Institute as standard operation procedure (SOP)

Discharge of domestic effluents

B. The Water

Adverse effect on the water quality of the river

Provide 3 chamber septic tanks

Project Proponent/ Contractor

20,000.00 Institute as SOP

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Operation of standby diesel engine/gen. set

C. The Air Emission of particulate matter

Proper operation and maintenance

Project Proponent

60,000.00 Institute as SOP

Employment of plant personnel

D. The People

Better income and other benefits to employees and their dependents

Priority of hiring to local residents

Project Proponent

100,000.00 Instituted as company policy

IV. ABANDONMENT PHASE

Cease of operations of the LPG refilling plant

A. The Land No significant impact

No toxic or hazardous solid wastes shall be left behind

Project Proponent

50,000.00 Institute SOP

B. The Water No significant impact

No toxic or hazardous liquid wastes shall be left behind

Project Proponent

20,000.00 Institute as SOP

C. The Air No significant impact

APSE will be transferred

Project Proponent

50,000.00 Institute SOP

D. The People Loss of employment for workers

Separation pay to and other benefits will be settled

Project Proponent

500,000.00 Institute company policy

The project proponent has prepared a framework of the Social Development Plan

(SDP) and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) (Please see Tables 5

and 6 for the SDP and IEC, respectively).

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Table 5

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN (SDP) PLAN / FRAMEWORK

Concern Responsible

Community Member/ Beneficiary

Government Agency/ Non – Government

Agency and Services Proponent Indicative

Source of Fund

1. Environmental Sanitation

• Baranggay Kagawad for Environment

• Project Affected Community

• ENRO

• MHO PCO

Operation Phase

Proponent

2. Health and Safety

• Barangay Kagawad for Health

• Project Affected Community

• MHO

• Barangay Disaster Management

Safety Officer

Operation Phase

Proponent

3. Education and Recreation

• Barangay Kagawad for Education

• Project Affected Families

• Dep Ed

Community Relations Officer

Operation Phase

Proponent

4. Gender Responsive Livelihood / Employment and Credit Facilities

• Association Person

• Qualified Project Affected Men, Women, Youth & Elderly

• LGU Planning Office

• MSWD

• TESDA

Community Relations Officer

Operation Phase

Proponent

5. Peace and Order

• Barangay Kagawad for Peace and Order

• Project Affected Community

• LGU

• PNP

Chief Security Officer

Operation Phase

Proponent

6. Spiritual

• Barangay Assigned Parish Priest

• Pastor from different denomination

• Parish Priest

• Pastor

Community Relations Officer

Operation Phase

Proponent

Table 6

INFORMATION, EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATION (IEC) PLAN

Target Sector Identified Needing

Project IEC

Major Topic/s of Concern in Relation to

Project

IEC Scheme / Strategy / Methods

Information Method

Indicative Timelines

and Frequency

Indicative Cost

• LGU

• NGO

• Project Affected Families

• Project Description Status

• Actual Impacts and Measures

• Performance Against ECC / EMP

• Individual Methods

• Group Methods

• Invitation Letters

• Focus Group Interviews

• Hand-outs

• Audio Visual Presentation

• Posters

• Flyers

• Annually

Cost of meals, venue and IEC materials to be shouldered by the project proponent

6. ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE MONITORING

Based on the nature of project operations, its potential impacts on the environmental

setting and the technical/financial capability of the project proponent, a suitable

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environmental action plan has been formulated. It would encompass various

environmental components such as physical-chemical (water, air & noise quality,

solid wastes), biological (vegetation/wildlife population) and socio-cultural-economic

(demographic indicators, community projects, etc.). The list of parameters, areas of

frequency of sampling, estimated costs, etc. are indicated the Environmental

Monitoring Plan (EMoP) which is attached as Table 7. The sampling methodologies

to be used are similar to those discussed in Section 2.0 of this study while laboratory

methods shall be strictly in accordance with the DENR-prescribed methods. For

assessment purposes, the DENR standards would be the basic reference.

7. EMERGENCY RESPONSE POLICY AND GENERIC GUIDELINES

The operation of the project proponent will not pose any serious threat or risk to the

environment that would require extensive study of the subject.

The emergency response policy of the firm with regards to fire, earthquake, typhoons

and other natural disasters is in consonance with the guidelines set by the National

Disaster Coordinating Council.

8. ABANDONMENT/DECOMMISSIONING/REHABILITATION POLICIES

In case the LPG Reffiling Station plant has to be abandoned for one reason or

another, the project shall be properly decommissioned and rehabilitation measures

implemented.

After the recovery of the valuable equipment and furnishings, the various equipment

and other infrastructures will be dismantled by the use of sledgehammers, wrecking

balls, bulldozer, etc. The waste materials expected to be generated are concrete

slabs, steel bars, roofing sheets, scrap lumber, etc. The concrete slabs could be

broken down into smaller pieces and used as filling materials while steel bars, roofing

sheets and scrap lumber can be recycled as construction materials. Non-reusable

materials may be disposed of through the city’s garbage disposal services. Based on

year 2016 figures, the abandonment works is expected to cost about Two Million

Pesos (P2M) using about five (5) man demolition crew working for about one (1)

month. The abandoned project may then be developed in accordance with its

intended new usage.

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TABLE 7

ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN (EMoP) with ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY PERFROMANCE LEVEL (EQPL’S)

Key Environmental

Aspects per Project Phase

Potential Impacts per

Environmental Sector

Parameter to be

Monitored

Sampling & Measurement Plan

Lead Person

Annual Estimated

Cost

EQPL Management

Scheme EQPL Range

Management Measure

Method Frequency Location

Aler t

Action

Limit

Alert

A c t i o n

L i

mi t

I. PRE – CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Various pre-construction activities

A. The Land

Solid wastes

Visual inspection

Daily Within project area

Proponent

10,000.00

X X

B. The Water

BOD, COD, TSS, PH, Color, Total Coliform, Amonia, Phosphate, Oil and Grease, Nitrates, Temperature, Surfactants

Grab sampling / lab

Quarterly

Within the perimeter area sampling point

Proponent

20,000.00

X X

C. The Air TSP

Ambient air sampling

Quarterly

Outside project area.

Proponent

60,000.00

X X

D. The People Socio economic indicators

Research

As needed

Barangay / city

Proponent

100,000.00

X X

II. CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Various construction activities

A. The Land

Solid Waste Accumulation and Disposal

Visual Inspection

Daily Within project area

Contractor

50,000.00 X X

B. The Water

BOD, COD, TSS, PH, Color, Total Coliform, Amonia, Phosphate, Oil and Grease, Nitrates,

Grab sampling and lab analysis

Quarterly

Within the perimeter area sampling point

Contractor

20,000.00

X X

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Temperature, Surfactants

C. The Air TSP

Ambient Air Sampling

Quarterly

Outside project area

Contractor

50,000.00

X X

D. The People

Various socio-economic indicators

Research

As needed

Barangay/ city

Contractor

500,000.00

X X

III. OPERATION PHASE

Visual Observations/ Inspections

A. The Land

Accumulation/ Disposal of Solid Wastes

Visual Daily Within the plant area

PCO 10,000.00 X X

Stream sampling and laboratory analysis

B. The Water

BOD, COD, TSS, PH, Color, Total Coliform, Amonia, Phosphate, Oil and Grease, Nitrates, Temperature, Surfactants

Grab sampling

Quarterly

Within the perimeter area sampling point

PCO PhP 20,000.00

X X

Ambient Air Sampling Test

C. The Air TSP

Ambient air Sampling

Annual Outside plant area

PCO PhP 60,000.00

X X

Noise level Sampling

D. The Noise dBA

Use of noise level meter

Quarterly

Outside plant area

PCO PhP 2,000.00

X X

IV. ABANDONMENT PHASE

General abandonment of the LPG refilling plant

A. The Land Residual solid wastes

Visual observation

As needed

Within plant area

PCO 10,000.00 X X

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B. The Water Residual liquid wastes

Visual observations

As needed

Within plant area

PCO 20,000.00 X X

C. The Air

Residual potential source of air pollution

Visual observation

As needed

Within plant area

PCO 60,000.00 X X

D. The People

Socio-economic effect on community

Information gathering

As needed

Within the brgy.

Proponent

100,000.00

X X

9. INSTITUTIONAL PLAN FOR EMP IMPLEMENTATION

Environmental protection is a top priority for the project proponent and is always a

major consideration in the management’s decisions and policies. The project

proponent’s key staff and selected rank and file personnel will be properly oriented on

the importance of environmental matters.

The General Manager shall assume the chief responsibility and overall coordination

of all environmental activities. The on-site project activities shall be directly

supervised by the Plant Manager who shall duly report back to the General Manager.

A technical person shall be designated as the “Pollution Control Officer” (PCO) whose

main tasks will involve the proper operation and maintenance of any wastewater

treatment facilities, air pollution abatement devices, solid waste disposal, and the

implementation of the monitoring plan and the preparation of the corresponding

quarterly and semi-annual reports to the DENR. The PCO shall be assisted by any

number of support personnel required.

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ANNEX A

SEC REGISTRATION

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ANNEX B

TITLE

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ANNEX C

ZONNING CLEARANCE

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ANNEX D

BARANGAY CERTIFICATION

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ANNEX E

SITE DEVELOPMENT / VICINITY MAP

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MINUTES OF MEETING OF PUBLIC

SCOPING

Minutes of Meeting of Public Scoping Conducted Last January 24, 2020 At

Brgy Hall In Brgy. Domanpot, Asingan, Pangasinan.

1. The DENR representative explained the importance of doing this public

scoping and why it should need to conduct this activity.

2. The project proponent/ consultant explained their project description and the

environmental and social impacts of their project entitled Proposed LPG

Refilling Station.

3. The participants had an open forum;

4. Brgy. Kagawad asked the manager if they really priorities an employee at the

Brgy. Domanpot.

5. The project Manager Mr. Daniel Robles rest assured that the priorities of

hiring employee is on Brgy. Domanpot with the qualified qualification and

aged must be 40yrs old below, but he also needs to confirm if 40 to 50yrs old

can still be a part of their team.

6. The Brgy. Captain asked also if when can be the hiring date and if they

already accepting the resume of the applicants.

7. The manager said that on the applicants can submit their resume on the Brgy.

Hall in Domanpot so that he can review the applicants if they are qualified.

8. The Brgy. Captain asked if it is really safe for the environment and the people

around the LPG refilling station.

9. The manager rest assured that it was definitely safe for the environment and

the people around the project, in case of emergency the project has its own

shut off bulb and LPG alarm so that before the emergency happened it was

already settled.

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BASELINE RESULT

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AMBIENT TEST RESULT

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WATER ANALYSIS RESULT

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SOIL ANALYSIS RESULT

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PEMAPS

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY