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ΤΗΕ CREATION OF A DISPERSION MODEL OF GASEOUS POLLUTANTS IN THE ATMOSPHERE IN THE VASILIKOS REGION

The original scope of the project was initially formulated by the Hydrocarbons Service of the Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry, aiming the creation of a dispersion model of gaseous pollutants in the atmosphere in the Vasilikos region, in Limassol. The main purpose of this study was the prediction of gaseous pollutants diffusion into the atmosphere by various facilities operating in the area, by the existing transportation system and by a number of other daily activities. Additionally, the analysis of air quality in the study area, as expected to be modified by the first phase of the Development Plan’s installations related to oil and gas storage, was performed.

CLIENT: Ministry of Energy, Commerce and Industry/ Hydrocarbons Service

REGION: Vasilikos area

TYPE: Waste and Pollution Management

DURATION: 06/2017 – 08/2017

OTHER PARTNERS: –

The main goal of this project was the elaboration of an Air Pollution Model in Vasilikos area, which included the following: a) baseline air pollution conditions including all the activities in the area, b) all activities of the existing and new facilities in the area, and c) evaluation of the model’s results. The meteorological characteristics, as well as the current air quality conditions of the study area have been analyzed, focusing on the determination of the pollution distribution. The tasks that were successfully completed and the services that were provided were:

The prediction of the diffusion of various pollutants into the atmosphere, in relation to the current state of environment.
The prediction of the diffusion of various pollutants into the atmosphere, as expected to be modified by the first phase of the Development Plan’s installations.
The comparison of various scenarios of the dispersion of gaseous pollutants in the atmosphere.

The study concluded that the presence of oil and gas storage facilities will lead to light pollution of the Vasilikos atmosphere, without any significant effect in the quality of the atmosphere of the nearest village center. The first phase of the Development Plan is not expected to affect human health, as long as mitigation measures will be taken into consideration in order to reduce emissions related to the various facilities operating in the study area.

Strategic Plan, Strategic Environmental Assessment, EIAs, Feasibility Study and Preparation of Construction Tender Documents for the development of Green Points (Recycling Parks – Civic Amenity Sites) in Cyprus and supervision of construction works. Ministry of Interior, Cyprus.

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Strategic Plan, Strategic Environmental Assessment, EIAs, Feasibility Study and Preparation of Construction Tender Documents for the development of Green Points (Recycling Parks – Civic Amenity Sites) in Cyprus and supervision of construction works

The overall aim of the project is the development of a national network for the collection of recyclable materials and special wastes (Green Points). The project included the preparation of Strategic Plan, Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the overall Plan, Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for each proposed Green Point Site, Implementation Studies and Development and Construction Plans, Preparation of Tender Documents for the construction of Green Points Sites and Supervision of construction works.

Client: Solid Waste Division
Ministry of Interior Cyprus

Region: Cyprus

Type: Waste & Pollution Management, Environmental Impact Assessment

Duration: 06/2009 – 2014

Other Partners: EPEM S.A. (Greece)

The overall aim of the project is the development of a national network for the collection of recyclable materials and special wastes (Green Points). The Green Points Network will substantially improve the quality of life of local communities, which is now negatively affected by the uncontrolled waste disposal sites. At the same time the project aims in the implementation of national and European legislation for the Integrated Management of Solid Waste and especially the non-hazardous household waste.

The tasks that were successfully completed and the services that were provided were:

Data Collection and evaluation, topographic surveying and urban assessment of the proposed sites
Strategic Plan for the development of the Green Points national network, which included:
- assessment of the current conditions,
- feasibility study,
- design of the network and proposal of suitable sites,
- institutional management of the network,
- design of monitoring plan, and
- proposal of awareness and consultation campaigns with the public and stakeholders.
Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the overall Plan
Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA) for each proposed Green Point Site
Implementation Studies and Development and Construction Plans for each proposed Green Point Site
Preparation of Tender Documents for the construction of Green Points Sites
Supervision of construction works

National Inventory Preparation and Assessment of Mine Waste Facilities including closed/ abandoned mines and elaboration of Model Waste Management Plans. Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

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National Inventory Preparation and Assessment of Mine Waste Facilities including closed/ abandoned mines and elaboration of Model Waste Management Plans

The project aimed in the National Inventory Preparation and Assessment of all the Mine Waste Facilities in Cyprus, including closed/ abandoned mines, that can potentially cause environmental impacts according to the requirements of Directive 2006/21/EC “on the management of waste from extractive industries” and the national legislation, Formulation of model Waste Management Plans and Development of suitable Database to store and present all the collected data.

Client: Environment Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Cyprus

Region: Cyprus

Type: Waste & Pollution Management, Environmental Information Management

Duration: 12/2010 – 12/2011

Other Partners: ENVECO S.A. (Greece)

The main objectives of the project were:

National Inventory Preparation of all the Mine Waste Facilities in Cyprus, including closed/ abandoned mines according to the requirements of Directive 2006/21/EC “on the management of waste from extractive industries” and the national legislation
Assessment and classification of the active Mine Waste Facilities in Cyprus based on the risk to cause adverse impact into the environment, especially in water, soil and air
Assessment and classification of the closed/ abandoned Mine Waste Facilities in Cyprus based on the risk to cause adverse impact into the environment, especially in water, soil and air
Formulation of model Waste Management Plans
Development of suitable Database to store and present all the collected data

The tasks that were successfully completed and the services that were provided were:

Collection and recording of all available data for all mine waste facilities in Cyprus
Review of international best practices regarding the management of mine waste facilities and restoration of mine waste sites
Extensive field work to identify existing extractive waste facilities, including closed/ abandoned mines
Topographic survey of mine waste facilities and determination of the ownership of each facility
Assessment and Classification of both the active and the closed/ abandoned Mine Waste Facilities in Cyprus based on the risk to cause adverse impact into the environment, especially in water, soil and air according to the National Legislation (Law 82(Ι)/2009)
Development of Database suitable to store and present the data collected
Formulation of model Waste Management Plans

In Cyprus the most active extractive waste facilities are originated from quarrying activities, apart from one active copper mine. The majority of the active mine waste facilities have minimum risk to cause adverse impact into the environment, due to the inert characteristics of these wastes.

In contrast, there are many abandoned mine waste facilities, originated from the intense copper mining activities during the second half of 20th century. The majority of these facilities can cause adverse impact into the environment, especially in the degradation of the quality of water and soil.

Soil Contamination Assessment from jet fuel spillage and from past activities in the vicinity of the electromechanical services site at Larnaca International Airport of Cyprus. HERMES AIRPORTS Ltd, Cyprus.

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Soil Contamination Assessment from jet fuel spillage and from past activities in the vicinity of the electromechanical services site at Larnaca International Airport of Cyprus

The overall aim of the project was to determine the extent, nature and significance of any soil and groundwater contamination associated with past and present operations of the Electromechanical Services Workshop area, in order to investigate if further specialised investigations were needed and to propose suitable mitigation measures.

Client: HERMES AIRPORTS Ltd Cyprus

Region: Cyprus

Type: Waste & Pollution Management

Duration: 08/2007 – 01/2008

Other Partners: –

The overall aim of the project was the field investigation and assessment of land contamination in the vicinity of the Electromechanical Services (EMS) Workshop site at the Larnaca International Airport.

The main objectives were to determine the extent, nature and significance of any soil and groundwater contamination associated with past and present operations of the EMS Workshop, in order to investigate if further specialised investigations were needed and to propose suitable mitigation measures.

The tasks that were successfully completed and the services that were provided were:

Appraisal of the current situation at the EMS Workshop and identification of past activities through interviews, previous studies and available data.
Examination and detailed assessment, through field work, of the hydrogeologic and lithology characteristics encountered in the auger holes of the area with its relevance to the infiltration extent from the surface.
Collection of soil samples from various depths in strategically selected shallow auger holes and subsequent laboratory analysis.
Collection of groundwater struck within the auger holes and subsequent laboratory analysis
Assessment of the extent of land contamination based on the auger-hole logs and the analytical results of the soil and groundwater samples. Identification of the levels of contaminants and assessment of the special distribution and volume of contaminated soils.
Recommendations for the course of action for further monitoring and further specialised investigations

The results of the project showed no significant soil contamination of the EMS Workshop area, except for the Total Hydrocarbons which render the area only suitable for Commercial – Industrial uses. No intervention for soil clean-up was justified on the basis of the contamination levels encountered. However, appropriate maintenance measures needed to be set up for the operation of the EMS Workshop, in order to avoid further spills and leakage of lubricants from the operations

Waste Management Plans and Permitting Procedures for different intensive Pig, Cattle and Poultry Farms in Cyprus.

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Waste Management Plans and Permitting Procedures for different intensive Pig, Cattle and Poultry Farms in Cyprus

Consulting services to various animal husbandry units all over Cyprus for the implementation of Environmental Impact Assessment studies, for granting and fulfilling the terms of the necessary environmental permits, for consulting on the best affordable, applicable and most environmentally friendly techniques and support on the communication with all the relevant authorities concerning environmental aspects.

Client: Private sector Cyprus

Region: Cyprus

Type: Waste & Pollution Management, Environmental Permitting

Duration: –

Other Partners: –

The main objectives of this group of case studies are:

Environmental Impact Assessment Studies
Environmental evaluation of the development of new animal husbandry units, modifications to existing units, or construction of waste treatment plants. The evaluation covers, amongst others, the following basic tasks:
- Analysis of the current condition of the natural environment of the area and the socioeconomic conditions of the area
- Proposal for the best available techniques for the husbandry unit or the waste management
- Evaluation and assessment of the potential environmental impacts that can arise during the project’s construction and operation phase
- Proposal of suitable mitigation measures against the potential environmental impacts and design of monitoring plan during the project’s construction and operation phase
Granting of Environmental Permits and consulting on the fulfilling of Environmental Terms:
- Preparation and Submission of Applications of various environmental permits including Waste Disposal Permit, Air Emission Permit and Waste Management Permit
- Support for the fulfilling of the permits’ terms, concerning waste, soil and water analysis, reports and data that must be kept during the operation of the unit
- Preparation of Environmental Management Systems, according international environmental management standards
Consulting and Supporting:
- - Continuous support for matters concerning environmental aspects, meetings and communication with the relevant authorities concerning the environmental licensing.

Design and implementation of an Effluent Monitoring Programme for selected Urban Wastewater Treatment Plants and Food Industries’ Wastewater Treatment Plants under the Urban Wastewater Directive (UWWD) 91/271/EEC and overall assessment of monitoring results. Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

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Design and implementation of an Effluent Monitoring Programme for selected Urban Wastewater Treatment Plants and Food Industries’ Wastewater Treatment Plants under the Urban Wastewater Directive (UWWD) 91/271/EEC and overall assessment of monitoring results

The main objective of the project was the design and implementation of an Effluent Monitoring Programme for 11 Urban Wastewater Treatment Plants and 9 Food Industries’ Wastewater Treatment Plants under the Urban Wastewater Directive (UWWD) 91/271/EEC and the relevant national legislation. The monitoring plan included sampling procedures, chemical analyses, database design and evaluation reports.

Client: HERMES AIRPORTS Ltd Cyprus

Region: Cyprus

Type: Waste & Pollution Management

Duration: 04/2007 – 06/2009

Other Partners: FOODLAB Ltd (Cyprus)

The main objective of the project was the design and implementation of an Effluent Monitoring Programme for 11 Urban Wastewater Treatment Plants and 9 Food Industries’ Wastewater Treatment Plants under the Urban Wastewater Directive (UWWD) 91/271/EEC and the relevant national legislation. The monitoring plan included sampling procedures, chemical analyses, database design and evaluation reports.

The project aimed to assess the current situation and the degree of compliance with the requirements of Directive 91/271/EEC and the terms of the Wastewater Permits of these installations with respect to specific pollutants. At the same time the project contributed to the implementation of Article 15 of the Directive 91/271/EEC.

The tasks that were successfully completed and the services that were provided were:

Detailed design of the Effluent Monitoring Programme, in respect to sampling procedures, frequency, parameters and chemical analyses
Elaboration of a sampling template that can accurately record the data relevant to the sampling
Implementation of the monitoring programme through a number of sampling campaigns and consequent chemical analyses
Database Design that can store, analyse and present the collected data
Elaboration of evaluation reports in which the monitoring results were presented, assessed and evaluated and recommendations were made for future actions and measures.

Preparation of the National Inventory of Emissions, Discharges and Losses of Priority and Priority Hazardous Substances in accordance to Article 5(6) of the Environmental Quality Standards Directive 2008/105/EC (under the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC Common Implementation Strategy). Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

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Preparation of the National Inventory of Emissions, Discharges and Losses of Priority and Priority Hazardous Substances in accordance to Article 5(6) of the Environmental Quality Standards Directive 2008/105/EC (under the Water Framework Directive 2000/60/EC Common Implementation Strategy)

The aim of the project was the establishment of an inventory of emissions, discharges and losses for all priority substances (PS) and pollutants in Cyprus River Basin District according to the Article 5 of Directive 2008/105/EC on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy (Directive EQS) and the relevant national legislation.

Client: Environment Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Cyprus

Region: Cyprus

Type: Waste & Pollution Management, Environmental Policy, Water & Flood Management, Environmental Information Management

Duration: 07/2012 – 02/2013

Other Partners: –

The aim of the project was the establishment of an inventory of emissions, discharges and losses for all priority substances (PS) and pollutants in Cyprus River Basin District according to the Article 5 of Directive 2008/105/EC on environmental quality standards in the field of water policy (Directive EQS) and the relevant national legislation.

The inventory included all the information regarding the relevance of priority substances within the River Basin District, the spatial distribution and the load discharged into the aquatic environment, in order to support the preparation of the new Management Plans under the Water Framework Directive (WFD) 2000/60/EC and the adoption of appropriate measures on reducing emissions, discharges and losses of priority.

The inventory included:

Information gathered pursuant to Articles 5 and 8 of Directive 2000/60/EC, Regulation (EC) No 166/2006 and other available data
Review of the current state of all priority substances and pollutants, according to all available information
Register of point and diffuse sources (industrial installation, farms, waste water treatment plants, agriculture, etc.) that are related to emissions, discharges and losses of priority substances and pollutants
Classification of pressures (very Important, important, less important) according to the Water Framework Directive
Presentation of all the above in suitable maps

Based on the above analyses, recommendations were made on the major potential sources of priority substances for each river watershed and on the adjustment needs of the national water monitoring programme so that to include water bodies that are expected to have priority substances.

The results of this project contribute to the following:

Support the adoption and implementation of targeted measures to reduce emissions, discharges and losses of priority substances and to lead to the gradual elimination of emissions.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of the Programme of Measures of the River Basin Management Plan
Assessment of whether and to what extent the monitored concentrations of PS are derived from natural sources or processes or distance-transport processes of pollutants
Support to the Commission in monitoring compliance with environmental goals set by the WFD
Gap identification in local knowledge and indication of the need for new strategies and policies
Support to the implementation of the Water and Marine Strategy Frameworks.

Implementation of the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) National Legislation and Harmonisation with the EU IPPC Directive; Preparation of Permit Templates for 14 Industrial installations falling under different industrial categories. Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

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Implementation of the Integrated Pollution Prevention and Control (IPPC) National Legislation and Harmonisation with the EU IPPC Directive; Preparation of Permit Templates for 14 Industrial installations falling under different industrial categories

The project aimed to the implementation of the IPPC Directive in Cyprus through the assessment of the current situation in selected industrial installations falling under the IPPC provisions in Cyprus, the proposal of measures that need to be taken by each installation in order to be compliant to the IPPC provisions and the capacity building of the staff of the Environment Department.

Client: Environment Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment
Cyprus subcontracted by EPEM S.A.(Greece)

Region: Cyprus

Type: Waste & Pollution Management, Environmental Policy

Duration: 08/2006 – 01/2007

Other Partners: EPEM S.A. (Greece)

The main objective of the project was the implementation of the IPPC Directive in Cyprus through the assessment of the current situation in selected industrial installations falling under the IPPC provisions in Cyprus, the proposal of measures that need to be taken by each installation in order to be compliant to the IPPC provisions and the capacity building of the staff of the Environment Department.

The tasks that were successfully completed and the services that were provided were:

Thorough study of the European Reference Documents on the Best Available Techniques (BREFS) by the European IPPC Bureau as well as literature review on IPPC permit procedures in other European Countries for different industry categories
Field work and visits to selected industrial installations falling under the IPPC provisions and evaluation of the degree of their compliance with the IPPC provisions and the BREFS, in relation to:
- technology used and procedures followed
- management of water, water and solid wastes and sludge
- consumption and type of raw materials
- use or discharge of dangerous substances
- energy consumption
- noise
- air emissions
Comparison of the current technologies and processes in all the industrial installations examined to the IPPC and BREFS proposed technologies and gaps identification
Proposal of measures that need to be taken by each installation in order to be compliant to the IPPC provisions. For each measure, a cost – benefit analysis was made, as well as the timeframe for the application of a Best Available Technique was recorded.
Elaboration of a draft Permit template (Waste Permits, IPPC implementation national Law) for each IPPC industrial installation in Cyprus, based on the IPPC provisions

Policy development guidelines to the Cyprus competent authorities for sustainable management of pig farming wastes in compliance with EU practice. LIFE 3rd Countries, European Commission.

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Policy development guidelines to the Cyprus competent authorities for sustainable management of pig farming wastes in compliance with EU practice

The aim of the project was to support the competent authorities of Cyprus to formulate a waste disposal policy in accordance to the EU practice for sustainable management of the pig-farming wastes.

Client: LIFE 3rd Countries
European Commission
subcontracted by Nikolaides & Associates (Cyprus)

Region: Cyprus

Type: Waste & Pollution Management, Environmental Policy, Environmental Information Management

Duration: 01/2004 – 12/2006

Other Partners: Agricultural Research Institute (Cyprus) – Nikolaides & Associates (Cyprus) – National Technical University of Athens (Greece) – BIOSCAN A/S (Denmark) – Environment Service (Cyprus)

The aim of the project was to support the competent authorities of Cyprus to formulate a waste disposal policy in accordance to the EU practice for sustainable management of the pig-farming wastes.

The main objectives of the project were:

Support of the Cyprus competent authorities for the design and implementation of a piggery waste management and disposal policy in accordance to the EU Directives in view of the accession process and EU requirements of Cyprus
Promotion of policies and tools for environmental protection and pollution prevention due to pig farm waste management in Cyprus
Promotion of the sustainability of pig farming in the national policy of Cyprus
Identification and demonstration of feasible and sustainable piggery waste management techniques, suitable to Cyprus local conditions
Dissemination of information and training of the competent authorities and farmers on piggery waste management through publications, workshops and website
Preparation of a guidance document towards policy formulation for sustainable management of the pig farming wastes, in compliance with EU Directives, for use by the competent authorities of Cyprus

The tasks that were successfully completed and the services that were provided were:

Assessment of the current situation in Cyprus, through:
- - Examination of surface and groundwater pollution from piggery waste disposal in Cyprus
  - Assessment of piggery waste management practice in Cyprus
  - Review of piggery waste management and control technologies (Best Available Techniques)
  - Review the recovery, recycling and reuse of piggery waste in agriculture in Cyprus and similar practice elsewhere
Implementation of pilot schemes with promising waste management techniques
Examination of economic – cost issues on piggery policy
Dissemination and training actions (guidance document, publications, workshops, website)

National Waste Management Plan for Municipal Wastes (Household waste and Similar Commercial, Industrial and Institutional wastes) including separately collected fractions – Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the Plan. Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

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National Waste Management Plan for Municipal Wastes (Household waste and Similar Commercial, Industrial and Institutional wastes) including separately collected fractions – Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the Plan

The project’s objective was the elaboration of a national waste management plan for the municipal solid waste and other similar type wastes, for the island of Cyprus, according to the requirements of the new 2008/98/EC Waste Framework Directive. Under this Management Plan, the general framework, as well as specific practical, feasible and compliant directions, measures, procedures and practices were provided taking into account the current status of management, aiming at reaching and meeting all the targets and requirements as requested in the related European waste management policy documents and Directives, with regards to municipal waste.

Client: Environment Department
Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment Cyprus

Region: Cyprus

Type: Waste & Pollution Management, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Policy

Duration: 10/2011 – 09/2012

Other Partners: –

The project’s objective was the elaboration of a national waste management plan for the municipal solid waste and other similar type wastes, for the island of Cyprus, according to the requirements of the new 2008/98/EC Waste Framework Directive. Under this Management Plan, the general framework, as well as specific practical, feasible and compliant directions, measures, procedures and practices were provided taking into account the current status of management, aiming at reaching and meeting all the targets and requirements as requested in the related European waste management policy documents and Directives, with regards to municipal waste.

The tasks that were successfully completed and the services that were provided included the following:

Current Situation and Gap Assessment of existing legal framework and infrastructure capacity, taking into account current practices and existing plans as compared to European legislation and practices
Definition of temporal and quantitative legal requirements and targets with regards to recyclables, waste separation at source, biowaste / biodegradables
Review of available waste management technologies including source separation, collection, transfer, pre-treat, recycle, recover, landfill
Drafting of a National Action Plan, setting quantitative and qualitative targets, and setting up the scene for integrated waste management feasible and viable under Cyprus conditions Infrastructure requirements, Economic Analysis of plan
Public and stakeholder consultation of the Plan
Strategic Environmental Assessment of the Plan

ΤΗΕ CREATION OF A DISPERSION MODEL OF GASEOUS POLLUTANTS IN THE ATMOSPHERE IN THE VASILIKOS REGION

Strategic Plan, Strategic Environmental Assessment, EIAs, Feasibility Study and Preparation of Construction Tender Documents for the development of Green Points (Recycling Parks – Civic Amenity Sites) in Cyprus and supervision of construction works. Ministry of Interior, Cyprus.

National Inventory Preparation and Assessment of Mine Waste Facilities including closed/ abandoned mines and elaboration of Model Waste Management Plans. Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

Soil Contamination Assessment from jet fuel spillage and from past activities in the vicinity of the electromechanical services site at Larnaca International Airport of Cyprus. HERMES AIRPORTS Ltd, Cyprus.

Waste Management Plans and Permitting Procedures for different intensive Pig, Cattle and Poultry Farms in Cyprus.

Policy development guidelines to the Cyprus competent authorities for sustainable management of pig farming wastes in compliance with EU practice. LIFE 3rd Countries, European Commission.

National Waste Management Plan for Municipal Wastes (Household waste and Similar Commercial, Industrial and Institutional wastes) including separately collected fractions – Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of the Plan. Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environment, Cyprus.

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