METRODRAGON STEEL CORPORATION – STEEL ROLLING MILL AND SMELTING PLANT FACILITY

#3 MGM Industrial Compound, Barangay Bagbaguin, Valenzuela City

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2.1 AIR

2.3.1 Meteorology/ Climatology

Climate

The meteorological and climatic data were all obtained from PAGASA

Baseline Condition

The municipality of Valenzuela falls under the Type 1 Climate under the modified Coronas Climate
Classification System. Type 1 climate is characterized as having two (2) pronounced seasons; dry from
April to November wet during the rest of the year Figure N

Table 1 CLIMATE MAP OF THE PHILIPPINES BASED OM MODIFIED CORONAS CLASSIFATION

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Rainfall

Science Garden, Diliman, Quezon City was used in assessing the rainfall data in the area. It is also
located in the same climate type where the project is sited and has an extensive record dating back to
2000 without data gaps. Quezon City Science Garden has average rainfall amount of 2918.3 MM from
2000 to 2018. In 2018 wet season in the area falls between April to October which have average rainfall
amount of 470.02mm.

MONTHLY TOTAL AND ANNUAL CLIMATIC DATA

RAINFALL AMOUNT (mm)
YEAR JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC ANNUAL
2000 17.3 38.1 103.5 37.5 592.2 177.3 1003.3 520.1 604.1 537.0 255.0 187.8 4073.2
2001 21.1 105.3 12.3 31.3 261.1 248.5 518.9 549.2 183.1 191.0 73.1 96.9 2291.8
2002 8.4 13.4 21.6 20.4 49.7 184.2 1310.4 444.5 426.3 241.5 235.0 37.4 2992.8
2003 1.6 7.3 9.6 22.1 465.8 231.8 268.3 380.5 497.6 184.9 118.2 6.8 2194.5
2004 6.0 36.5 T 88.4 206.6 214.6 335.6 686.0 308.3 86.6 204.5 60.0 2233.1
2005 12.7 12.0 16.0 35.8 137.9 528.9 221.2 342.4 413.6 487.8 76.6 86.6 2371.5
2006 56.3 6.8 78.5 T 172.8 333.6 662.6 310.1 667.6 212.2 88.7 76.8 2666.0
2007 2.2 24.1 21.9 25.8 258.3 99.4 205.9 669.9 437.6 220.2 284.6 52.2 2302.1
2008 47.1 23.9 38.9 35.5 261.8 361.4 225.3 430.4 447.7 249.4 187.9 70.0 2379.3
2009 43.1 10.4 93.7 138.5 268.4 438.1 660.8 408.1 1123.5 272.3 54.1 6.6 3517.6
2010 5.1 T 2.4 20.1 62.0 355.5 410.4 628.1 386.6 413.5 254.5 136.9 2675.1
2011 155.3 0.2 32.8 3.6 312.3 724.7 548.2 634.4 446.4 284.6 271.3 219.9 3633.7
2012 41.2 128.6 195.5 2.0 327.7 313.2 886.4 1387.2 736.1 339.1 26.7 48.0 4431.7
2013 47.0 89.0 132.1 47.5 169.9 552.8 222.0 972.4 684.2 356.7 89.8 116.2 3479.6
2014 T 0.8 21.6 22.6 107.2 242.9 478.0 412.1 727.2 404.0 94.6 150.5 2661.5
2015 29.0 2.7 6.6 64.8 74.6 329.5 628.6 459.3 471.9 223.6 16.2 295.8 2602.6
2016 4.4 8.3 2.8 43.4 180.2 175.1 296.1 780.2 495.3 306.0 100.1 126.3 2518.2
2017 43.9 74.0 7.0 128.2 297.5 343.4 560.4 450.4 409.6 283.0 157.5 97.3 2852.2
2018 85.4 2.0 19.7 114.8 87.0 786.8 768.4 718.9 634.3 181.5 6.5 166.1 3571.4
Table 2 PAGASA CAD

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Wind

The direction of surface wind at the Science Garden, Diliman , Quezon City is southwesterly and south
easterly with the maximum speed wind of 11 m/second (mps) as annual average. Annual average
maximum speed 8.80 to 11mps was recorded as strongest wind occurred in 2017 going to East.

The easterly winds generally affect the project area throughout the months except during the
month of August where the prevailing wind direction is westerly. The average wind speed is
about 2.0 m/s.

Table 3 Figure 18 Aermod Surface Science Garden 2017

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The monthly normal and extreme wind speed and direction reckoned at nearest synoptic
Station PAGASA Science Garden are shown below

NORMAL
Month Wind speed (mps) Direction
JANUARY 1 N
FEBRUARY 1 NE
MARCH 1 SE
APRIL 1 SE
MAY 1 S
JUNE 1 SW
JULY 2 SW
AUGUST 2 SW
SEPTEMBER 1 SW
OCTOBER 1 N
NOVEMBER 1 N
DECEMBER 1 N

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Temperature

The projected seasonal temperature increase, in 2020 and 2050 under the medium-range emission scenario in NCR are
presented in Table below. From year 2000 there will be 0.9 to 2.3 increase in temperature for the year 2036-2065

Table 4 Projected Changes in Seasonal Temperature in the Mid-21st Century (2036-2065) for Metro Manila relative to 1971-
2000 Source : PAGASA

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METRODRAGON STEEL CORPORATION – STEEL ROLLING MILL AND SMELTING PLANT FACILITY
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Climatological Normals and Extremes Values

Climatological normal and extremes are used as an average or baseline to evaluate climate events and provide context for year-to-year variability. Table N
shows climatological normals from PAGASA Science Garden Synoptic Station

MARC
Sampling Station JAN FEB APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
H

Science Garden.
Quezon City

Amount of Rainfall
18.5 14.6 24.8 40.4 186.7 316.5 493.3 504.2 451.2 296.6 148.8 78.7
(mm)

Max Temp (°C) 30.6 31.7 33.4 35 34.7 33.1 31.9 31.3 31.6 31.6 31.4 30.5

Min Temp (°C) 20.8 20.9 22.1 23.7 24.7 24.6 24.1 24.2 24 23.5 22.7 21.6

Max Wind Speed

1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1
(mps)

Relative Humidity 76 73 69 67 72 79 83 84 84 83 82 79

Table 5 Climatological Normals by months and By Selected Station Year 1981-2010 Source: DATA.GOV.PH

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MARC
Sampling Station JAN FEB APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
H

Science Garden.
Quezon City

Amount of Rainfall
55.8 41 65 47.2 166 334.5 246.4 391.4 455 209.3 169.9 87.2
(mm)

Max Temp (°C) 34.7 35.6 36.8 38 38.5 38 36.2 35.8 35.4 35.4 35 34.7

Min Temp (°C) 15.5 15.1 14.9 17.2 17.8 18.1 17.7 17.8 20 18.6 15.6 15.1

Max Wind Speed

24 22 26 26 40 37 36 32 35 30 50 22
(mps)

Table 6 Figure 19 Climatological Extremes recorded at PAGASA, Science Garden Station 1961-2012 Source: DATA.GOV.PH

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Relative Humidity

The average annual relative humidity for the project area reckoned at the station is about 77.6%. The mean
monthly values of the relative humidity range from a low of 67 percent to a high of 84 percent. The most humid
months usually occur during July to November while the month of April is the least humid. The monthly
relative humidity data for the project area is shown below.

Month Relative Humidity %

JANUARY 76
FEBRUARY 73
MARCH 69
APRIL 67
MAY 72
JUNE 79
JULY 83
AUGUST 84
SEPTEMBER 84
OCTOBER 83
NOVEMBER 82
DECEMBER 79

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Green House Gas Emission

Global Warming Potential

Global warming potential is an index that attempts to integrate the overall climate impacts of a specific action
(e.g.,emissions of CH4, NOx or aerosols). It relates the impact of emissions of a gas to that of emission of an
equivalent

Common Name Chemical Formula Global Warming Potential

Carbon dioxide CO2 1

Methane CH4 21

Nitrous Oxide N2O 310

Table 7 shows the list of greenhouse gases and their corresponding global warming potential
(GWP) according to the Second Assessment Report (SAR) of the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC).

Data Collection and Data Quality Assurance

Collection of information from various offices is vital in the creation of the inventory report. Activity data are
obtained from key offices, usually from the Administrative Division and Plant Operation Division. Data were
gathered regularly (quarterly) since the inventory is intended to be completed in a regular basis. In addition, each
division were advised to improve data collection and ensure data quality to establish a reliable inventory report.

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 Table 8 Self-Assessment on Data Quality of Activity Data

Source of Activity Data Data Source Quality Remarks

Emission Assurance

(low,
medium,
high)

Mobile Trip Ticket Gasoline Station High The daily refilling of fuel by the
Combustion Voucher (AD) vehicles recorded in the refilling
station voucher
Electricity Electric Bills AD High Electricity Bill [Finance and
Consumption Administrative Division(FAD)]
Plant Manager Fuel used in the production
Plant Fuel High
recorded
Operation Purchased
Combustion and used

Data Processing and Emission Calculation

This section describes the procedures on estimating GHG emission from activity data and emission factors. Bases for
computation was also stated on this section. Data for mobile combustion is rated high as records are complete and well archived
under the AD. Purchased electricity and Transmission and Distribution Loss are both evaluated to be High as records are
complete and well archived under the AD.

Data processing involves calculating emissions from the facilities and activities of the company in accordance with the GHG
Inventory and Management Protocol, and the 2006 IPCC Guidelines for National Inventories. The collected activity data are
translated into emissions with the use of appropriate emission factors that were determined for each category.

Emission from Mobile Combustion

Emissions from mobile combustion of proposed expansion MetrodragonSteel Corp. are from the vehicles used by the Plant’s
operations. In 2017, a total of 16 vehicles were used of which 2 were gasoline-fed and 15 were diesel. A correction factor was
used to account for the biofuels blend in the fuel pursuant to Republic Act No. 9637, otherwise known as the Philippine Biofuels
Act of 2006. Under RA 9637, all diesel fuels sold throughout the Philippines are currently blended with 2% biodiesel by volume
and 10% bioethanol by volume for gasoline.

Disaggregating biofuel blend from fossil fuel is important because they have different emission factors and CO2 emission from
biofuels are considered carbon neutral because they are biogenic in source and should not be added to the total emission.

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Formula:

Emission(〖tonsCO〗_2e)=(Activity Data)(Emission Factor)(GWP)= (Fuel Consumption) (EF per Type of Fuel) (GWP)

Calculation: For Diesel Fuel Vehicles

Emission(tonsCO2)d=121,878.34L(0.98) x 2.7126 Kg.CO2/L x 1/1000=323.995

Emission(tonsCH4)d=121,878.34L(0.98)x 0.000142773kgCH4/L x 1/1000=0.0170

Emission(tonsN2O)d=121,878.34L(0.98)x 0.000142773kgN2O/L x 1/1000=0.0170

CO2e=CO2+CH4(GWP)+N20(GWP)323.995+0.0170(21) + 0.0170(310)=329.622 t Base Year 2017

Where: Fuel Consumed=121,878.34 Liters Calendar Year 2017

EFCO2d=Emission Factor Diesel=2.7126kgCO2/L

EFCH4=Emission Factor CH4=0.000142773

EFN20=Emission Factor N2O=0.000142773

CO2e=CO2 Equivalent

GWP(CO2)=1

GWP(CH4)=21

GWP(N2O)=310

For Gasoline:

Emission(tonsCO2e)g=812(.90) x 2.3499kgCO2/Lx1/1000=1.71730692

Emission(tonsCH4)g=812(.90) x 0.000686323kgCH4/L x 1/1000=0.0005015648

Emission(tonsN2O)g=812(.90) x 0.000215324kgN2O/L x 1/1000=0.0001573588

CO2e=1.71730692+0.0005015648(21)+0.0001573588(310)=1.776 t Year 2017

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Where: EFCO2g=Emission Factor CO2 Gasoline=2.3499kgCO2/L

EFCH4g=Emission Factor CH4 Gasoline=0.000686323kgCH4/L

EFN2Og=Emission FactorN2O Gasoline=0.00021532kgN2O/L

TOTAL CO2 Emission from Mobile Sources=329.622 + 1.776621=331.398621 Base year 2017

Emission Calculation from Stationary Combustion:

For Rolling Mill Reheating Furnace:

CO2fo2=7,201,340L x 10.21kgCO2/gal x 1 gal/3.78Lx 1/1000=19,451.238

CH4fo2=7,201,340L x 0.41gCH4/gal x 1kg/1000g x 1gal/3.78 L. x 1/1000=0.781

N2Ofo2=7,201,340L x 0.08gN2O/gal x 1kg/1000 x 1 gal/3.78L x1/1000=0.152

CO2e=19,451.238 +0.781(21) + 0.152(310)= 19,514.886t

For Mini Rolling Mill Reheating Furnace:

CO2fo2= 1,356,000 Lx 10.21kgCO2/gal x 1gal/3.78L x 1/1000=3,662.635

CH4fo2=1,356,000L x 0.41 gCH4/gal x 1kg/1000g x 1/3.78L x1/1000=0.147

NO2fo2=1,356,000L x 0.08 gN2O/gal x 1kg/1000g x 1gal/3.78L x1/1000=0.029

CO2e=3,662.635 + 0.147(21) + 0.029(310)= 3,674.619t

For the Generator Set:

CO2d=840L(.98) x10.18kgCO2/gal x 1gal/3.78L x1t/1000kg=2.217

CH4d=840L(.98) x 0.42gCH4/gal x 1/3.78L x1kg/1000g x1t/1000kg=0.0000914

N2Od=840L(,98) x 0.08gN2O/gal x 1gal/3.78L x1kg/1000g x1t/1000kg=0.0000174

CO2e=2.217 + 0.0000914(21) + 0.0000174(310)= 2.224t

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Where:

Purchased Fuel Oil for Rolling Mill Reheating Furnace base year 2107=7,201,340 L.

PurchasedFuel Oil for Mini Rolling Mill Reheating Furnace base year 2017=1,356,000 L

EFCO2fo2=Emission FactorCO2 Dist. Oil No.2=10.18kg/gal

EFCH4fo2=Emission FactorCH4 Dist. Oil No.2=0.42Gch4/gal

EFN2Ofo2=Emission FactorN2ODist.Oil No.2=0.08gN2O/gal

Source: US EPA Center for Climate Leadership-GHG Inventory Guidance. Default Emission Factor

Total CO2 Emission for Stationary Combustion = 2.224+3,674.619+19,514.886=23,191.729t Base Year 2017

Summary of uncertainties/assumptions/estimates:

The data for fuel consumption was sourced from the records of the AD that was disaggregated per fuel type. It was assumed
that all vehicles were used in official travel for the operation of proposed expansion Metrodragon Corp. and that the fuels
consumed have the appropriate volume of biofuels mandated by the Biofuels Act. Moreover, fuel consumed in the Rolling Mill
and Mini Rolling Mill Reheating Furnaces was based on purchased records of AD. Emission Factorof LSFO was based on US
EPA Center for Climate Leadership Office Inventory Guidance- Default Emission Factor data for Distillate Oil No. 2 derived from
fuel with more than 0.3% sulfur content.

Emissions from Purchased Electricity

Proposed expansion Metrodragon Steel Corp. is located at Valenzuela City so the Luzon –Visayas Grid Emission Factor was
used. The national grid emission factor (NGEF) was taken from the website of the Department of Energy (DOE) available online
at https://www.doe.gov.ph/national-grid-emission-factor-ngef. The NGEF was derived using the 2009-2011 data which is the
most recent grid emission factor available using the CDM methodology.

Formula:

Emission(〖tonsCO〗_2 )=(Activity Data)(Grid Emission Factor)

For the Smelting Induction Furnace Building:

Emission(tons CO2)=98,191,800 Kwh x 0.5038tCO2/Mwh x Mwh/1000KWh= 49,469.028tCO2

For the Mini Rolling Mill Reheating Furnace Building:

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Emission(tons CO2)=835,200Kwh x 0.5038tCO2/Mwh x Mwh/1,000Kwh = 420.77t CO2

For the Rolling Mill Reheating Furnace Building:

Emission(tons CO2)=18,328,500Kwh x 0.5038tCO2/Mwh x Mwh/1000Kwh = 9,219.24tCO2

For Administration Bldg:

Emission(tonsCO2)=216,000 x 0.5038tco2/MWhx1/1000= 108.821t

Total CO2 Emission from Purchased Electricity=49,469.928+420.77+9,219.24+108.82=59,217.86tCO2

Table 9 Emission from purchased Electricity

Summary of uncertainties/assumptions/estimates:

No uncertainties was encountered during inventory of the purchased electricity due to AD documented the electric bills properly.

Results:

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Total greenhouse gas emissions from sources associated with the operations of the proposed expansion METRODRAGON
STEEL CORP. were estimated at --------- metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents (tCO2e) in 2017.

Category GHG Emissions % of Total

Emission
(tons CO 2e)

Mobile Combustion 331.399 0.40

Stationary Combustion 23,191.729 28.03

Purchased Electricity Emission 59,218.858 71.57

Total 82,741.986 100

Table 10 GHG Emissions

Table 11 GHG EMISSION PIE CHART

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Purchased Electricity combustion is the largest source of CO2 emission due to the type of Smelting Process which uses
electricity in the Induction Furnaces.

Reduction AND MITIGATION Plan

PROPOSED EXPANSION METRODRAGON STEEL CORP. will target a reduction of 1% by 2018 from its CO2 emission in 2017.
Emission from purchased electricity is the biggest source of emission, accounting for over 71% of the total emission in 2017. The
reduction target is in line with the implementation of the Electricity Conservation Program of the company.

In order to achieve the set reduction target, the following measures or activities shall be undertaken:

 Keep lights on to a minimum during lunch break

 Keep room temperature not lower than 25 degrees centigrade
 Turn off electrical sources or set to power savings mode when not in use
 Report any electrical faulty wiring and motors, cracked or damaged windows, air leaks, dirty AC filters to Administrative
Division for immediate repair or replacement
 Conserve water and regulate use of computers and lap taps to official use only
 Trainings and information campaign on electricity conservation
 Regulate travel of utility and hauler trucks and make every travel efficient
 Conduct Tree Planting activities to compensate CO2 emission

The achievement of the reduction target may be influenced by factors such as increase in the number of employees and or
purchase or acquisition of new electrical equipment such as but not limited to computers, air-conditioning unit, television,
generator sets and service vehicle. In addition new facilities and buildings will also contribute to the increasing demand for
electricity which is not considered when designing the company’s reduction target.

Air Quality

Atmospheric pollution at the project site is due mainly to industrial emission. The plant air pollution sources
consist of Reheating Furnace, Induction Furnace and the fugitive dust emission from inside the building. The
more common pollutants are suspended particulates, sulfur dioxide, and
carbon monoxide. Deteriorating air quality is impairing the health and welfare of a large portion of the
population. If not addressed, the detrimental effects of air pollution will significantly erode the gains of
economic and social development.

Proposed expansion Metrodragon Steel Corporation contracted third party to conduct Air Quality Dispersion
Modeling Point to determine the impacts of the project in terms of particulate matters and gaseous emission

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from the point and volume sources of the plant by generated 1-hr and 25-hr dispersion of the following criteria
pollutants.

Air Quality Dispersion Modeling Point determines also the primary impact area including locations of Area
Sensitive Receptor (ARSs) based on maximum ground level concentration (GLC) at selected area receptors;
and toi determine wheter the expansion has reached carrying capacity in terms of ambient air quality levels
based on plant’s emission sources.

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Table 12 SUMMARY TEST RESULT 8 MT/HR REHEATTNGFURNACE (MINI-ROLLING)

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 Table 13 40 MT/R REHEATING FURNACE (ROLLING)

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 Table 14. 4X12 TONS/ HOUR INDUCTION FURNACE

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 Table 15 SUMMARY TEST RESULT OF 400 KW GENERATOR SET

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 The results indicate that the air quality in the area is way above the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Although the major roads are paved, the air pollution and suspended dusts caused by moving vehicles may be
considered as a significant factor in the increase of pollution levels in the project site and its vicinity. The vicinity
is also characterized as an industrial area where several industries that emit smoke and other gaseous
pollutants operate.

Source and Management of Air ( Smokeand Dust ) Emission

APSI APCF

4 X 12 MT/Hr Induction Furnace (4 Furnace) DUST COLLECTOR / BAGHOUSE

8 MT/HR Reheating Furnace (Mini Rolling)

Recuperator Heat Exchanger
40 MT/HR Reheating Furnace (Rolling)
Existing

Table 16 Table of equipment in production that are possible source of emission

The Emission Sources (4 Induction Furnace) are properly controlled in the Dust Collector/Bag House Equipment
using Suction Technology with properly engineered connections. The Dust Collector Equipment have 2 AC Motor
with a rated Capacity of 300HP connected to the Emission Source. The equipment is properly maintained by
cleaning the filter tubes in a Monthly Basis to assure highest efficiency and avoid spreading of Dust in the Smoke
Stack and Ambient Air.

Emissions expected from the operation of Induction Furnaces consist of dusts by-products from the melting
process of Scrap Metals using the Induction Furnace Technology.

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BASELINE DATA FROM PREVIOUS YEARS

PREVIOUS YEARS PARTICULATE MATTER (PM) mg/Ncm

2014 58.00
2015 62
2016 69
2017 39.73

During the previous years, the management is annually monitoring the emission of the existing 40MT/Hour Rolling Mill. As
stipulated in the Permit To Operate (PTO), the required parameter such as Particulate Matters must be monitored and submit
the emission test result in DENR-EMB NCR. The existing 40MT/HR Reheating furnace complied with the applicable standard
for PM concentration.

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EMMISSION OF ADDITIONAL 8 MT REHEATING FURNACE

Additional Reheating Furnace (Mini-Rolling) with 8MT/Hour capacity was installed in the facility. This additional reheating
furnace was subjected in emission testing to determine the concentration of applicable parameters and compared in emission
limits defined in the Philippine Clean Air act of 1999 and its implementing Rules IRR. The result of concentration of parameters
of additional reheating furnace complied with the CAA limit. The pollution from the reheating furnace is quite minimal and far
below the limit. As additional to the existing air pollution from 40MT/Hour Reheating furnace, the result is still below the Clean
Air Act limit.

YEAR PM mg/Ncm CAA Limit

2014 58
2015 62 150
2016 69 mg/Ncm
2017 39.73
2018 52

Table 17 PM CONCENTRATION OF EXISTING AND ADDITIONAL ROLLING MILL

Source and Management of Ambient Air and Noise Emission

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 Figure 1 Ambient Air and Noise Sampling Test Result

The result of the TSP, SO2 and NO2 of the above air sampling are compared to the National
Ambient Air Quality Standards for Source Soecific Air Pollutants (NAAQSSAP) as stipulated in Table 3, Section
1, Rule XXVI, Part VII of the implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Philippine Clean Air Act.

The ambient air sampling was conducted on a cloudy weather condition with light northwesterly wind. The
results of the sampling and analysis showed that the ambient concentrations of TSP, SO2 and NO2 were within
the DENRE standard limits in all sampling stations. The plant was in normal operation during the time of
sampling.

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The country implements an Environmental Quality Standard for noise in general areas as outlined in
Presidential Decree 984, or the Pollution Control Law of the Philippines. The noise standards specify the
allowable level of noise based on category of area as outlined in Figure 58

Figure 2 Average TSP Concentration of the Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Noise Quality

DENR Standard for Noise Quality ranges from 50 to 75 dBa depending on the classification of the area. Typical
sources of noise emission are the vehicles coming in and out of the facility. No major source of noise emitting
equipment that will be used in project operation. Work hour during construction will be limited during the
daytime.

Relatively high levels of noise will occur during construction and these may exceed the acceptable noise
levels. The expected noise level of construction equipment at different distances is shown in the table below.

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 Table 18 Expected Noise Levels in dBA from the Construction Equipment

Noise Levels from Equipment (dBA) During Construction

Equipment
30 m 60 m 120 m 240 m

Backhoe 65-87 59-81 53-75 47-69

Dump Trucks 77-87 71-81 65-85 59-69

Concrete Mixers 69-82 63-76 57-70 51-64

Concrete Pump 76 70 64 58

Loaders 66-75 60-69 54-63 48-57

Jackhammers 75-91 69-85 63-79 57-73

Air Compressors 69-81 63-75 57-69 51-63

Service Vehicles 62-65 61-63 59-60 57-58

Compactors 66 60 54 48

Cranes 70-80 64-74 58-68 52-62

Drill Rig 65-87 59-81 53-75 47-69

Table 19 Environmental Quality Standards for Noise in General Areas

Category of Daytime Morning & Evening Nighttime

Area
AA 50 dB 45 dB 40 dB
A 55 dB 50 dB 45 dB
B 65 dB 60 dB 55 dB
C 70 dB 65 dB 60 dB

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 D 75 dB 70 dB 65 dB

Source: Official Gazette, 1978 Implementing Rules and Regulations of P.D. 984.

The following are the description of the areas based on NPCC Memorandum Circular 002 Series of 1980:

Class AA areas: a section or contiguous area which requires quietness,

such as an area within 10 meters from school sites,
nursery schools, hospitals and special homes for the
aged;
Class A areas: a section or contiguous area primarily used for residential
purposes;
Class B areas: a section or contiguous area primarily commercial area; and
Class C areas: a section primarily reserved as a light industrial area.

Division of 24-hour period is as follows:

Morning - 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Daytime - 9:00 AM to 6:00PM
Evening - 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Nighttime- 10:00 PM to 5:00 AM.

Emission Mitigation

Proper maintenance of Baghouse Filter as Control Device for both the Reheating Furnace and the Induction
Furnace will maintain low emission. Low sulfur fuel Oil and other Control device such as Flue Gas Desulfurizer
(FGD) on top of the Baghouse, is also used as control facility in the furnace operation to further minimize PM and
SO2 emission. Proper Hood design for individual Induction smelting furnace is also considered to
eliminate/minimize buoyant line fugitive particulate and gaseous emission in the side vents of the buildings and
indoor Dust Baghouse Ducting System for indoor fugitive dust in the milling and smelting operation. Other control
measures outside the facility are also considered and implemented which include, periodic watering of roads,
minimizing generation and resuspension of dust particles. Forestation and plantation in perimeter-buffer areas are
other effective controls. These areas will be protected by vegetation walls from dispersion of air pollutants. Other
cleaner production measures are also considered. Regular Ambient Air quality monitoring should be conducted in
hot spots and impacts areas based on the results of this modeling report. Actual ambient monitoring may be
treated as validation of model results.

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