Environmetal Management Plan

ENVIRONMETAL MANAGEMENT PLAN
COMMONWEALTH FOODS, INC. - PHILFOOD DIVISION
1. Introduction
Environmental management plan outlines how an action might impact on the natural environment
in which it takes place and to set out specific commitments from the person accountable on how
those impacts will be avoided, setting controls in order to minimized and/or eliminate its effect so
that it will be environmentally bearable.
2. Purposes and Objectives
2.1. Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

The purpose and objectives of Environment Management Plan (EMP) are:
2.1.1 To identify the significant sources of negative environmental impacts that occurs during
plant operating hours.
2.1.2 To minimize/eliminate negative environmental impacts by determining and upgrading
necessary steps on how to handle/address issues caused by the equipment during operating
hours.
2.1.3 To follow regular preventive maintenance schedule of the machines/equipment to preserve
its operating efficiency.
2.1.4 To assess the environmental impact of all machines and/or equipment in order to identify
its risk to environment and initiate specific control measures. This will help in
minimizing/eliminating its negative effects in future operations.
2.2. Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP)

Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP) is created to effectively monitor, study, evaluate the
activity of the different equipment with purpose to fulfill government provisions and
environmental laws such as:
2.2.1. RA 9275 otherwise known as the “Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004”.
2.2.2. RA 8749, “Clean Air Act”, Pursuant to Section 1, Rule XIX of its Implementing rules and
regulations (IRR).
2.2.3. DENR Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2013-22 in pursuant to Chapter 3 ofthe Implementing
Rules and Regulations of Republic Act (RA) 6969, an act to control the toxic substances and
hazardous and nuclear wastes.
3. Sources of impacts and Assessments
3.1. Air pollution

To maintain a standard emission quality, the Plant’s Air pollution source installations are
equipped with Air pollution control devices designed in accordance to the nature of its
operations.
3.1.1 Two units Standby Generator sets [625kVA and 750kVA]

Continuous monitoring of generator sets’ batteries, engine oil level, coolant level and air
intake filter are substantial to its state as a standby unit.
3.1.2 Two units Boilers [100hp/boiler]

The boilers are using a common stack/exhaust system since they have an identical rated
capacity. Prior to operation, checking of the boiler’s fuel piping for leakage, valve operation,
burner linkage, igniter/pilot, and fuel/water pumps are performed. The steam pressure
demand during normal operation of the plant can be supplied by one boiler and the other
one is a standby/back-up.
3.1.3 Roasters
This fire burning equipment is for roasting cocoa beans. To maintain its emission at
minimum, cyclone dust collectors with suction blowers were installed at the exhaust duct
pipes.
3.2. Water pollution

The wastewater generated is channeled to wastewater treatment facility that consists of
different filtration stages to breakdown the wastewater properties:
3.2.1 Screening stage

A part of a primary treatment where solid particles is being filtered and removed to avoid
equipment breakdown and low efficiency.
3.2.2 Oil-water separation or floatation
Consist of two holding tanks, primary and secondary filtration tanks, oil/sludge is denser
than water hence, the primary tank which acts like a funnel has an opening at the bottom
leading to the secondary tank that is equipped with layers of stone filter.
3.2.3 Aeration system
This stage brings the water and air in close contact to eliminate dissolved gasses and
oxidizes dissolved metals.
3.2.4 Three-stage tank filtration leading to the effluent side
The function of these tanks is to collect any harmful elements or unknown particles before
releasing the treated water to the discharge outlet.
3.3. Hazardous Waste

The hazardous wastes are segregated and stored in a controlled area. Classes of hazardous
waste specified in our issued generation I.D. certificate where D406 [Lead compounds], D407
[Mercury and mercury compounds] and I101 [Used industrial oil including sludge]. These wastes
are considered toxic and harmful to the environment including humans and plants. Proper
ventilation of the area is maintained to avoid unexpected circumstances. Scheduled disposal of
these wastes are strictly followed and handed only to a DENR accredited haulers and treaters.
3.4. Non-Hazardous Waste

Plastic wrappers and other paper packaging materials are sorted and stored at the designated
disposal area. These are collected and disposed of by the company hired solid waste collector.
4. Environmental Monitoring Plan
4.1. Air pollution

In accordance to Section 1, Rule XIX of the Implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of Clean Air
Act (RA 8749) and in line with our Permit to operate conditions, the plant’s Air Pollution Source
Installations namely boilers, standby generator sets and other fuel burning production
equipment regularly executes Source Emission Test and Ambient Air Sampling Tests conducted
by a DENR third party accredited Laboratory.
4.2. Water pollution

Pursuant to Section 14, Article 2, of the RA 9275 otherwise known as the "Philippine Clean
Water Act of 2004", and in compliance to the Wastewater Discharge Permit conditions, monthly
sample of the effluent is analyzed by a DENR third party laboratory (Elarsi, Inc.).
The laboratory results of the parameters are reported in module no. 3 of the quarterly
Self-Monitoring Report (SMR).
4.3. Hazardous Waste

Pursuant to Chapter 3 of DENR Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2013-22, the Implementing
Rules and Regulations of Republic Act (RA) 6969 and in accordance to the Hazardous Waste
Generator I.D. No. M-GR-NCR-74-00735, the continuous monitoring of the waste storage facility
is strictly exercised.
The hazardous wastes are disposed of properly by a DENR accredited hauler and treater (RMS
PETROLEUM TECHNOLOGY AND WASTE MANAGEMENT CORP).
4.4. Non-Hazardous Waste

Back loads and back-order products are categorized as chocolate candies, chocolate powder and
plastic wrappers. Segregating the main product (chocolates candies and chocolate powder) from
its packaging (wrappers and cans) is performed before shredding the packaging wrappers and
plastic cans for its final disposal. These are categorized as solid wastes.
5. Monitoring Table
Status of
Enhancement/Mitigation Measures Implementation Actions Taken
Yes No
1. Preventive maintenance of two Boiler units (100 Hp) / Once a year
2. Preventive maintenance of two Generator (500kW and
/ Once a year
600kW, used in case of power failure)
3. Preventive maintenance of process equipment / Once a year
Performed regularly at normal production
4. Use of one boiler instead of two boilers. /
operation.
Steam pipes are already insulated.
5. Proper insulation of steam pipes, checking of leakage of
/ Checking of leakage of steam and monitoring of
steam and water lines.
water lines (DAILY)
6. Reduce/eliminate of using Fluorescent Lamp / Using T5 Led lights implemented.
7. Turning OFF of machines, equipment and lighting when
/ Daily practice
not in use.
8. Implementation of turning off engine in unloading areas
/ Daily
to avoid carbon monoxide emission.
9. Implementation of replacing air-conditioning units to
/ 100% Done
smaller capacity and ozone friendly gases (refrigerants)
10. Energy conservation is discussed during management
/ Monthly
committee meeting and plant operation section meeting.
11. The establishment shall generate wastewater due to the Propose implementation of Water Recycle
/
nature of services that it provides Technology
12. Solid waste Management Program; minimization; Implementation of comprehensive solid waste
/
segregation. management and recycling
13. Provide storage area and disposal through the city Solid waste remains in the scale pit until disposal
/
collection system time.
14. Proper foundation design of generator set and proper
Regular maintenance and proper operation of
operation and maintenance to minimize/avoid black /
generator
smoke emission.
15. Use of provision of fire protection, detection and Proper handling/storage and usage of refrigerant-
/
distinguishing equipment. based fire extinguisher.

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ENVIRONMETAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

COMMONWEALTH FOODS, INC. - PHILFOOD DIVISION

2. Purposes and Objectives

2.1. Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

2.2. Environmental Monitoring Plan (EMoP)

3.1. Air pollution

3.1.1 Two units Standby Generator sets [625kVA and 750kVA]

3.1.2 Two units Boilers [100hp/boiler]

3.2. Water pollution

3.2.1 Screening stage

3.3. Hazardous Waste

3.4. Non-Hazardous Waste

4. Environmental Monitoring Plan

4.1. Air pollution

4.2. Water pollution

4.3. Hazardous Waste

4.4. Non-Hazardous Waste

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