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The project was screened in category B/1. An environmental analysis and audit has been conducted on the project. Potential environmental and health and safety issues associated with the project include construction impact, waste disposal, fire hazards and use of ozone-depleting substances in refrigeration. The environmental analysis and audit showed that the client is aware of the environmental issues and will address any significant environmental issues during construction and operation of the facility. All necessary environmental permits, including fire certificates, air emission permits and waste disposal licences, will be obtained prior to the commencement of the construction and operation. The construction and operation of the air separation unit will be carried out in accordance with applicable Polish and European Union standards and regulations.
Key mitigation measures
Design:
The air separation unit to be imported from Luxembourg currently uses freon as a cooling agent, which is a chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and banned according to the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer. Air Liquide has confirmed that the cooling system will be converted to tetra-fluoro-ethane use, which is a recommended replacement compound for CFCs prior to shipping to Poland.
Construction:
ALKAT will need to conduct an environmental assessment, in accordance with Polish requirements, prior to the construction of the new buildings which will accommodate the air separation units.
Operation:
ALKAT will be required to develop an Environmental Action Plan to address the issues identified during environmental due diligence. These include the need to replace degreasing solvents and to develop an Environmental Management System and emergency response programme.
Monitoring:
The Bank will receive annual reports on environmental, health and safety issues, and notification of any emergencies, significant incidents and accidents with likely adverse effect on the environment and health and safety.
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