Environmental Standards

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
PORTS, CUSTOMS AND FREE ZONE CORPORATION

TRAKHEES
ENVIRONMENT, HEALTH AND SAFETY DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENT DIVISION
Fifth Edition
February 2009
Preface
These regulations detail the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) Trakhees
standards and requirements to protect the environment from industrial, port operations, etc To
this end; we have adopted a policy of source control in which operations shall be conducted in
an environmentally sound manner. New projects are examined by Trakhees Environment,
Health and Safety Department in technical details from the outset to determine all the
environmental impacts and so allow us to specify mitigation measures, which have to be built
into the projects at the design stage. Should potentially significant environmental impacts be
recognized or suspected, then an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study is requested
from the company. Taking all the evidence into account, we then require sustainable pollution
prevention and control measures of a practicable nature.
All clients are required to adopt and operate clean, modern technologies, efficient use of
energy and materials and minimize waste generation by operating Recycle, Reuse and
Recovery (RRR) options and the safe and responsible disposal of any residual wastes. An
effective balance has to be struck between the industry and environment which will not only
provide the necessary measure to protect the environment, but will also not act as a deterrent
to industrial growth and hence achieve the sustainable development.
We contribute to the development of government regulatory policy and initiatives that will
enhance environmental training and awareness of environmental protection. We cooperate
closely with Dubai Municipality (DM) and the Federal Environmental Agency (FEA) on a regular
basis, regarding mutual environmental concerns. Environmental management is an important
part of control, which is fully recognized and implemented by the Authority.
We have been certified for EMS ISO-14001 since 2002 and we encourage all our clients to
achieve the same.
SULTAN AHMED BIN SULAYEM

Chairman
Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC)
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Table of Contents
Preface ....................................................................................................................................................................... ii
Commonly Used Units and Symbols......................................................................................................................iv
1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................1

1.2 Definition and Abbreviations .....................................................................................................................3
2.1 Air Environment .............................................................................................................................................10

2.1.1 General..........................................................................................................................................10
2.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Criteria........................................................................................................10
2.1.3 Air Pollution Source Standards ...................................................................................................12
2.1.4 Special Industries Major Potential Offenders ........................................................................12
2.1.5 Local Control ................................................................................................................................17
2.1.6 Odor and Dust Control................................................................................................................19
2.1.7 Working Areas Control.................................................................................................................19
2.1.8 Mobile Sources .............................................................................................................................20
2.1.9 Protecting the Ozone Layer .......................................................................................................20
2.1.10 Performance Testing....................................................................................................................21
2.1.11 Exceedance Reporting ...............................................................................................................21
2.2 Water Environment .......................................................................................................................................22

2.2.1 General..........................................................................................................................................22
2.2.2 Marine Pollution Control..............................................................................................................23
2.2.4 Groundwater Protection.............................................................................................................32
2.2.5 Natural Environment ....................................................................................................................36
2.2.6 Land Environment Protection.....................................................................................................36
2.2.7 Dewatering ...................................................................................................................................38
2.3 Dangerous / Hazardous Materials..............................................................................................................39

2.3.1 General..........................................................................................................................................39
2.3.2 Chemicals......................................................................................................................................39
2.4 Solid / Hazardous Wastes.............................................................................................................................40

2.4.1 General..........................................................................................................................................40
2.4.2 Hazardous Wastes Management..............................................................................................40
2.4.3 Waste Control ...............................................................................................................................42
2.4.4 Basel Convention Protocol .........................................................................................................43
2.5 Noise Control .................................................................................................................................................44

2.5.1 General..........................................................................................................................................44
2.5.2 Environmental Noise Criteria ......................................................................................................44
2.5.3 Control ...........................................................................................................................................44
2.6 Environmental Reporting .............................................................................................................................46

2.6.1 General..........................................................................................................................................46
2.6.2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) / Environmental Audit...........................................46
2.7 EHS Department Tariff and Service Charges............................................................................................47

2.7.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................................47
2.7.2 EHS Tariffs and Service Charges.................................................................................................47
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Commonly Used Units and Symbols
Bq = Becquerel, the SI unit for measuring radioactivity
dB = A weighted sound pressure level in decibels
lb / MBTU = Pounds per million British Thermal Unit
mg / DSCM = Milligram per dry standard cubic meter
mg / l = Milligram per liter
MPN / 100 Most probable number per 100 milliliters

ml Density of organisms per 100 milliliters
MW = Megawatt
NTU = Nephelometric Turbidity Unit
psi = Pounds per square inch
s = Second
Microgram per meter cubed = 10-6 gram / cubic
g / m3 =
meter
min = Minimum
mm = Millimeter
TDS = Total Dissolved Solids
TKN = Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen
TOC = Total Organic Carbon
TSS = Total Suspended Solids (non-filterable matter)
SS = Suspended Solids
ppm = Parts per million
ppb = Parts per billion
b = Billion
m = Million
k = Thousand
h = Hour
t = Ton
te = Ton (metric ton)
ng / m3 = Nanogram per meter cubed
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1.1 Introduction
The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) Trakhees has developed
Environmental Control Rules and Requirements (to be referred as PCFC-ER) for Air and Water
Environments, Dangerous/Hazardous Materials, Solid Wastes, Noise Control and for
Environmental Reporting. These requirements are applicable to all industrial premises operating
in the Free Zone and PCFC projects and activities having potential for environmental impacts.
These requirements are considered to be practical, and are based on current international
standards and guideline and best available, practicable environmental control technology
adapted to the Dubai situation. Future developments could necessitate significant
modifications to these criteria. These requirements will be reviewed and updated as the
background knowledge and experience for the PCFC are accumulated. The requirements
identified are specific to the types and extent of present and future projects in PCFC. The
Authority closely coordinates with Federal Environmental Agency (FEA) as well as Dubai
Municipality (DM) on mutual interests. The violation of PCFC-ER, DM, or Federal Environmental
Law would be dealt with as per Free Zone Rules of PCFC.
Criteria appearing in this version of the PCFC-ER for the first time shall be applicable to all new
industries immediately. For existing industries a one (1) year period will be allowed to bring the
plant into compliance with the environmental requirements. However, one (1) year additional
would be applicable to air pollution related compliance with proper justification approved by
the Authority. The existing owners or operators of PCFC industries must provide the Authority
with their plans for implementation of the necessary modifications on a case-by-case basis.
PCFC has prepared Environmental Guidelines (EGs) for specific facilities and concerns, which
need to be addressed by the lessees.
The owner of a works shall use the Best Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO see relevant
EG for further details) for preventing the discharge of noxious or offensive substances into the
environment from his premises and for rendering harmless and inoffensive such substances as
may be so discharged. Whether or not a substance is noxious or offensive shall be in the
judgment of the Authority and shall include gases, vapors, smoke, grit, dust, fume, noise, solid
and liquid wastes etc.
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The means to be used refer not only to the provision of equipment and systems for preventing
discharges, but also to the manner in which the plant is used and to the supervision by the
person in control of the premises of any operation where noxious or offensive substances may
be evolved. In other words, the implementation of Best Available Techniques (BAT see
relevant EG for further details).
The Authority operates a system of prior environmental approval of industrial activities and no
industrial activity operation may begin until the completed plant has been inspected and the
Authority is satisfied that it meets its requirements and is fit for use.
An Operation Fitness Certificate (OFC) will be issued by the Authority. On a case-by-case basis
for the existing industries Environmental Audit may be required. Similarly, for the new facilities,
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies may be required as per PCFC Guidelines.
Such studies would be completed before the engineering design so that the relevant
recommendations are implemented properly. The approvals needed from any other
Government Authorities should be processed through the Authority.
The word practicable takes into account the current state of technical knowledge, the local
circumstances and the financial implications. Control of the process includes adequate
maintenance, appropriate instrumentation, choice of materials of construction, keeping of
important spares, training and supervision of operators and measurement of discharges where
necessary. A high standard of housekeeping shall be maintained. Roadways and working
areas in normal use shall be hard surfaced and kept clean to avoid dissemination of dust. The
responsibility for ensuring that equipment meets the design standards lies with the owner.
Criteria values, limits or levels not specifically addressed in this document will be governed by
established standards of FEA, DM, and The United States Environmental Protection Agency
(USEPA) or from any other relevant source. Where uncertainties exist or clarification is required,
the Authority should be contacted. The lessee and his Technical Consultant have to confirm
the implementation of international codes (e.g. API, ASME, BS, etc) on their own facility.
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1.2 Definition and Abbreviations
Abatement : Measures taken to reduce or eliminate

pollution.
Acceptable Level : The concentration of an air quality indicator
which must not be exceeded more than
once at any location in any 12-month period
in order to protect the beneficial uses of the
air environment.
Abandoned : Placing any wastes or environmentally
hazardous substances in a position where it
can enter or be reasonably expected to
enter the environment or giving up control of
any substances or piece of land without
disposal of any hazardous wastes or
substances contained in or on that land.
Air Environment : The atmosphere and components of the
atmosphere.
Air Pollutants : Substances added in to the air in sufficient
concentration to produce a measurable
negative effect on man, animals, vegetation
or materials.
Audit : A systematic process of investigation and
measurement to identify either the waste or
waste generated, the impacts of these
wastes, the degree of compliance to PCFC
rules and orders and/or compliance to a
companys environmental management
system.
Authority : Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation
(PCFC) Trakhees
Background : (in regard to an indicator of environmental
quality) The level of that indicator measured
in an area away from the influence of non-
natural resources.
Background : (in regard to noise)
The 10-minute average sound pressure level
in dB.
BAT : Best Available Techniques
BPEO : Best Practicable Environmental Option
Beneficial Use : Any use of any segment of the environment

which is beneficial to public welfare, health
or enjoyment or of economic significance.
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (BOD) : The quantity of oxygen utilized in the
biochemical oxidation of organic matter in a
specified period and at a specified
temperature.
Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) : The amount of oxygen required for the
chemical oxidation of organics in a liquid.
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CLV : Ceiling Level Limit
Controlled Substance : A substance listed under the Montreal
Protocol and includes fully halogenated
chlorofluorocarbons, halons, carbon
tetrachloride, methyl chloroform,
hydroclhlorofluorocarbons,
hydrobromofluorocarbons and methyl
bromide.
Dangerous Goods : Means any material belonging to any of the
classes (1-8) of dangerous goods as defined
by the UN Committee of Experts.
dB (Decibel) : The logarithmic scale of sound pressure level
used to measure perceived noise with a
sound level meter. A weighting refers to
the frequency response of the sound meter
applied to match the frequency
characteristics of the standard human ear.
Difficult Industrial Waste : Any non-hazardous waste requiring special
management procedures for its disposal to
avoid environmental nuisance or
unreasonable environmental impact.
Disposal of Waste : The discharge or deposit of waste into the
environment, or the complete destruction of
waste without significant residue.
DM : Dubai Municipality
DPA : Dubai Ports Authority
ED : Environment Department of DM
EG : Environmental Guideline
EHS : Environment, Health and Safety

EIA (Environmental Impact : A report in the format and containing the
Assessment) information specified by the competent
department to describe the likely
environmental impacts of a project.
Environment : The land area, the water and air associated
with it and the settlements and habitats
which depend on these physical features.
Environmentally Hazardous : Any substances specified by executive
Substances regulation which are considered to pose a
significant threat to the environment or
public health.
Environmental Management System : (EMS) the structure, plans, responsibilities,
practices procedures, processes and
responsibilities for developing, reviewing and
implementing an environmental policy as
described in the International Standards
Organization ISO 14001 and as further
explained in ISO 14004.
Environmental Control Rules and
ER :
Requirements
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FEA : UAE Federal Environmental Agency
Good Control Practices : Technology and practices commonly
employed in a particular industry to control
emissions or minimize waste.
Ground Level Concentration : The concentration of any indicator emitted
from any sources as measured or predicted
at ground level, or any habitable elevation,
taking into consideration the additive effects
of background concentrations.
EHS Department : PCFC-Trakhees Environment, Health and
Safety Department
Ground Water : The subterranean waters.
Handling : Producing, storing, treating, conveying,
transporting or disposing of a substance or
waste or any other way dealing with a
substance or waste.
Hazardous Waste : Any waste deemed unsuitable for direct
disposal to the environment, sewer or
conventional landfill or any waste
containing any of the components listed
below, above a concentration specified by
the Authority, or any other substance which
is considered by the Authority to pose a risk
to public health or the environment based
on its toxic, mutagenic, corrosive, reactive,
flammable or radioactive properties.
Any of the following wastes:

Wastes from the production and
preparation of pharmaceutical
products;
Waste pharmaceuticals, drugs and
medicines;
Wastes from the production, formulation
and use of biocides and
phytopharmaceuticals;
Wastes from the manufacture,
formulation and use of wood preserving
chemicals;
Waste from the production, formulation
and use of organic solvents;
Wastes from heat treatment and
tempering operations containing
cyanides;
Waste mineral oil unfit for its originally
intended use;
Waste oils/water, hydrocarbons/water
mixtures, emulsion and oily sludges;
Waste substances and articles
containing or contaminated with
polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and/or
polychlorinated terphenyls (PCTs)
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and/or polybrominated biphenyls
(PBBs);
Waste tarry residues arising from refining,
distillation and any pyrolytic treatment;
Wastes from production, formulation
and use of resins, latex, plasticizers,
glues/adhesives;
Waste chemicals and substances arising
from research and development or
teaching activities which are not
identified and/or new and whose
effects on man and/or the environment
are not known;
Waste of an explosive nature;
Waste from production, formulation and
use of photographic chemicals and
processing materials;
Waste resulting from surface treatment
of metals and plastics; and
Residues arising from industrial waste
disposal operations.
Any waste containing:
Acidic solutions or acids in solid form;

Antimony, antimony compounds;
Arsenic, arsenic compounds;
Asbestos (all chemical forms);
Barium compounds;
Basic solutions or bases in solid form;
Beryllium, beryllium compounds;
Boron compounds;
Cadmium, cadmium compounds;
Copper compounds;
Ethers;
Halogenated organic solvents;
Hexavalent chromium compound;
Inorganic and organic cyanides;
Inorganic fluorine containing
compounds excluding Calcium and
Aluminum Fluorides;
Inorganic sulfur containing compounds,
excluding calcium sulfate;
Lead, lead compounds;
Mercury, mercury compounds;
Metal carbonyls;
Nickel compounds;
Organic phosphorous compounds;
Organic solvents excluding
halogenated solvents;
Organotin compounds (TBTO);
Organohalogen compounds other than
substances specifically referred to in this
article;
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Phenols, phenol compounds including
chlorophenols;
Polychlorinated dibenzo-furan and
related compounds;
Radioactive wastes;
Selenium, selenium compounds;
Silver compounds;
Tellurium, tellurium compounds;
Thallium, thallium compounds;
Vanadium, vanadium compounds; and
Zinc, zinc compounds.
Indicator : Any substance or parameter used as a
measure of environmental quality.
Large Source : Any premises, which produced more than
1,000 tons per annum of hazardous waste,
20,000 liters per day of industrial wastewater
or emits more than 100 kilograms per day of
any air emissions.
Large Quantity of Dangerous Goods : A total quantity of 20 tons of any class or any
combination of classes with the exception of
Class 3 flammable materials stored at retail
petroleum outlets.
Land Environment : The land area above the high water marks
and includes the land surface and
subterranean strata.
Marine Waters : The waters of Arabian Gulf including Jebel
Ali and Port Rashid harbors.
MSDS : Material Safety Data Sheet
Normal Cubic Meter : A volume of dry gas, which occupies one
cubic meter measured at 25C and 1
atmosphere pressure.
Occupier : The person in a day-to-day management
control of any premises.
OFC : Operation Fitness Certificate
PCFC : Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation

Parts per Million (ppm) : Parts by weight equal to milligrams per liter
divided by the specific gravity. In water
analysis it is a weight / weight ratio.
Person : A natural person or business or corporate
body registered and conducting any activity
or proposed activity in PCFC.
Pollution of a Segment of the : Any exceedance of standards or objectives
Environment adopted by the Authority for any segment of
the environment; or
Any detrimental impact on legitimate
beneficial uses of any segment of the
environment; or
Causing conditions which would be
hazardous to health or offensive to human
beings.
PCFC : Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation
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Radioactive Waste : Any waste containing natural or man-made
radio nuclides with an activity in excess of
100 Bequerel per gram and any other wastes
whose activity cannot be disregarded for
the purpose of radiation protection.
Sewerage System : The tanker waste disposal sites, pump
stations, sewers and treatment plant
operated by Dubai Municipality or PCFC.
STEL : Short Term Exposure Limit
TEQ : Total Equivalent Quantity

Toxicant : Any substance which is poisonous to living
things.
TLV : Threshold Limit Value
TWA : Time Weighted Average

Treatment : Change in the physical or chemical
composition or concentration of a
substance so as to make it less hazardous or
to make it acceptable at disposal facilities.
A measure of fine suspended matter in
Turbidity :
liquids.
United States Environmental Protection
USEPA :
Agency
Visible Emissions : Any smoke or other emissions visible to the
unaided eye excluding water vapor.
Waste : Any matter whether solid or liquid gaseous or
radioactive which is discharged, emitted or
deposited in the environment in such volume
or manner as to cause an alteration in the
environment, any otherwise discarded,
rejected, abandons, unwanted or surplus
matter intended for recycling, reprocessing,
recovery or purification by a separate
operation from that which produced the
matter, and any matter prescribed to be
waste by the Authority.
Waste Generator : A person or activity causing the production
of waste by any process.
Waste Minimization : Practices or processes which reduce to the
maximum practicable extent the quantity of
waste which requires subsequent treatment,
storage or disposal. It includes reduction of
total volume or strength of industrial waste,
provided that such reduction is not
achieved simply by dewatering or
compaction.
Waste Transporter : A person permitted by the Authority and DM
to transport waste materials within the
Emirate of Dubai.
Water Environment : Means the sea bed and territorial waters of
PCFC.
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PART 2 : ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL RULES AND REQUIREMENTS
Environmental Control Rules and Requirements
2.1 Air Environment
2.1.1 General
A clean air supply is essential to our own health and that of the environment. But since the
industrial revolution, the quality of the air we breathe has deteriorated considerably mainly as
a result of human activities. Rising industrial production and the dramatic rise in traffic on our
roads all contribute to air pollution in our towns and cities which, in turn, can lead to serious
health problems.
Protection of the PCFC/DW Communities air environment is by source control for which the
Best Practicable Environmental Option (BPEO see relevant EG) must be used, firstly to prevent
emissions to air and, secondly, to render harmless and inoffensive what cannot be prevented.
When prevention has been used to the practicable limit, a standard is needed to measure the
minimum acceptable result. Mass emission is the important parameter, but this is not easy to
measure and we fall back on the measurement of concentration of pollutants in the exhaust
gases. When measurements cannot be made from emissions, judgment has to be made by
the naked eye, when there must be no significant visible emission. This is especially important
for dust emissions. When the first part of BPEO has been achieved, i.e. prevention, the residual
emission has to be rendered harmless and inoffensive and this is accomplished by use of
proper control equipment and dispersion from suitably tall chimneys. Chimney calculations use
complicated mathematical formulae, but these have been reduced to a few simple rules as
shown where relevant in the text. A single source cannot be allowed to take up the whole of
the permitted air quality at ground level, so the methods used by the Authority permit many
multi sources to operate in the Free Zone/DW Communities without causing a hazard or
nuisance.
2.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Criteria
The Authority has various objectives for the ambient air quality. A summary of these objectives
is shown below in Table 2.1.1. The stacks monitoring is conducted for the measurement of the
important parameters to ensure that the source control measures are giving the correct results.
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Table 2.1.1
AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS
(Air Pollutants Limits in the Ambient Air)
MAXIMUM
POLLUTANT SYMBOL ALLOWABLE LIMITS AVERAGING PERIOD
(g/m3)
350 1 hour
Sulfur Dioxide SO2 125 24 hours
50 1 year
23 (mg/m3) 1 hour
Carbon Monoxide CO
10 (mg/m3) 8 hour
Nitrogen Dioxide NO2 110 24 hours
160 1 hour
Ozone O3
120 8 hour
230 24 hour
Total Suspended Particles TSP
90 1 year
300 1 hour
Particulate Matter (with 10
PM10 50 24 hours
microns or less in diameter)
40 1 year
Lead Pb 1.0 1 year
Benzene C6H6 50 1 hour
3 24 hour
Fluoride HF
0.5 3 months
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2.1.3 Air Pollution Source Standards
See Table 2.1.2 given in following pages. For more pertinent details see relevant EG.
2.1.4 Special Industries Major Potential Offenders
There are certain industrial processes with an abnormally high potential for causing harm and
distress to the local community, especially during breakdown, start-up and shutdown
conditions when emissions to the air are unusually high. If a breakdown on a process results in
the emission of black smoke, or of large quantities of inert dust, the result is not serious, although
it may be a nuisance. On the other hand, if it results in the massive release of dangerous
substances such as hydrogen sulfide, hydrochloric acid, sulfur oxides, nitrogen oxides, fluorides,
etc. The resultant damage to health, vegetation, animals and materials of construction could
be extremely serious. Therefore, special precautions have to be taken with use of cleaner fuel
(having <0.05% Sulfur content), the design of the process, operation, maintenance, training of
operators, supervision, keeping of spares, duplication of equipment, etc.
In order to take all practicable steps properly to control such processes, special requirements
and standards of emissions, including monitoring, have to be specified. EGs for a number of
selected industries operating under PCFC/DW Communities or which may be introduced in the
future have been prepared. For example:
Large Boilers and Furnaces

Chemical Fertilizer Works
Ammonia Works
Sulfuric Acid Works
Lead Works
Mineral Works
Iron and Steel Works - Foundries
Secondary Aluminum Works
Chemical Incineration Works
Cement Works
Di-isocyanates Works
Petroleum Works Refineries
Chlorine and Hydrochloric Acid Works
Iron and Steel Works
For more details of specific industry refer to pertinent EGs and Air Quality General Guidelines.
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Table 2.1.2
SOURCE EMISSION CRITERIA
GENERAL: STATIONARY SOURCES
(Air Pollutant Emission Limits for Stationary Sources)
EMISSION LIMITS
SUBSTANCE SYMBOL SOURCES NOTES
(mg / Nm3)
Does not apply to
emissions of water vapor
Ringlemann or 20%
Combustion sources and a reasonable period
Visible Emissions opacity or 250
for cold startup, shutdown
or emergency operation.
Other sources None As above
Carbon Monoxide CO All sources 500
Combustion sources (see Annex-1)
Nitrogen Oxides Material producing
NOx 1500
(expressed as nitrogen dioxide) industries
Other sources 200
Sulfur Dioxide SO2 All fuel burning sources 500
Sulfur Trioxide
Including sulfuric acid mist SO3 All sources 100
(expressed as sulfur trioxide)
Gas volume calculated to
Total Suspended Particles Matter Combustion sources 250
TPM 12% CO2
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Material producing
50
industries
Ammonia and Ammonium Compounds NH3
10
Other sources
Benzene C6H6 All sources 5
Iron Oxide fume Iron & Steel foundries 100
Lead and its compounds (expressed as lead) Pb All sources 5
Material producing
5
Antimony and its compounds industries
Sb
(expressed as antimony)
1
Other sources
Arsenic and its compounds
As All sources 1
(expressed as arsenic)
Cadmium and its compounds
Cd All sources 1
(expressed as cadmium)
Total Heavy Metal fumes All sources 5 Excluding iron oxide fume
Mercury and its compounds
Hg All sources 0.5
(expressed as mercury)
Nickel and its compounds (expressed as
Ni All sources 1
nickel)
Copper and its compounds
Cu All sources 5
(expressed as copper)
Hydrogen Sulfide H2S All sources 5
Chlorine and Cl2 Cl2 All sources 200
Chlorine Works 200
Hydrogen Chloride HCI
Other sources 20
Aluminum smelters 2
Fluorine Compounds HF
All owner sources 5
Silicon Fluoride SiF4 All sources 10
Material producing
industries 20
Formaldehyde CH20
2
Othersources
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Anode production 250
Carbon C
Waste incineration 50
Total Volatile Organic Compounds
VOC All sources 20
(expressed as total organic carbon TOC)
Dioxins and Furans All sources 1 (ng TEQ/m3)
Notes:
1. The concentration of any substance specified in the first column emitted from any source specified in the third column shall not
at any point before admixture with air, smoke or other gases, exceed the limits specified in the fourth column;
2. mg means milligram;
3. ng means nanogram;
4. Nm3 means normal cubic meter, being that amount of gas which when dry, occupies a cubic meter at a temperature of
25C and at an absolute pressure of 760 millimeters of mercury (1 atm);
5. The limit of Visible Emission does not apply to emission of water vapor and a reasonable period for cold start up, shutdown or
emergency operation;
6. The measurement for Total Particles Matter (TPM) emitted from combustion sources should be at 12% reference CO2;
7. The total concentration of the heavy metals (Pb, Cd, Ni, Hg, Cu, As & Sb) must not exceed 5 mg/Nm3;
8. VOC limit is for unburned hydrocarbons (uncontrolled);
9. The emission limits for all substances exclude Dioxins and Furans are conducted as a daily average value;
10. TEQ means Total Equivalent Quantity. Dioxins and furans average values shall be measured over a sample period of a
minimum of 6 hours and a maximum of 8 hours. The emission limit value refers to the total concentration of dioxins and furans;
and
11. With respect to point source standards for waste incinerators to DM or FEA relevant standards/regulations.
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Table 2.1.3
AIR POLLUTANTS EMISSION LIMITS FOR STATIONARY COMBUSTION SOURCES USING HYDROCARBON FUEL

EMISSION LIMITS
SUBSTANCE SYMBOL SOURCES NOTES
(mg / Nm3)
Visible Emissions All sources 250
Fuel combustion units
having a gross heat input
above 100,000 MJ
At 7% O2 reference
excluding gas furnaces:
Nitrogen Oxides Gas Fuel 350
NOx
(expressed as nitrogen dioxide) Liquid Fuel 500
Turbines for power Not applicable to small
generation units: units less than 30 MW
Gas Fuel 70 and at 15% O2
Liquid Fuel 150 reference
Sulfur Dioxide SO2 All sources 500
Total Suspended Solids TSP All sources 250
Carbon Monoxide CO All sources 500
Notes:
1. The concentration of any substance specified in the first column emitted from any source specified in the third column shall not
at any point before admixture with air, smoke, or other gases, exceed the limits specified in the fourth column;
2. mg means milligram;
3. Nm3 means normal cubic meter, being that amount of gas which when dry, occupies a cubic meter at a temperature of
25C and at an absolute pressure of 760 millimeters of mercury (1 atm);
4. The limit of visible emission does not apply to emission of water vapor and a reasonable period for cold start up, shutdown or
emergency operation; and
5. The measurement for Total Suspended Particles (TSP) emitted from combustion sources should be at 12% reference CO2.
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2.1.5 Local Control
2.1.5.1 The industries discharging wastes to the air environment must exercise good control
practice to meet maximum emission limits specified in Table 2.1.2 General and
Specific sections whichever specifies the more stringent standard. Additional
requirements for sources, on case-by-case basis, to continuously monitor emissions for
certain parameters (see Table 2.1.4), may apply.
2.1.5.2 The Authority may prescribe any other control requirements or emission limits for any
class of industry in addition to those listed in the relevant EG.
2.1.5.3 The industry discharging wastes to the air environment shall ensure that such
discharge is via a properly constructed chimney or stack unless the nature of the
process prohibits this.
2.1.5.4 The maximum ground level concentration (1 hour average) of any indicator shall not
exceed the acceptable level specified in Table 2.1.1 or for any other indicator, a
level derived by dividing the approved occupational TLV by a factor of 30 or the
odor threshold of that indicator, which ever is the lower concentration.
2.1.5.5 The industries shall not use any fuel in new industrial boiler or furnace exceeding 0.05%
(500 ppm) by weight sulfur.
2.1.5.6 The industries using a fuel of sulfur content exceeding 0.05% (500 ppm) by weight in
an existing boiler or furnace at the time of approval of this ER publication must obtain
an approval from the Authority and shall convert gradually to a fuel with sulfur
content not exceeding 0.005% (50 ppm) by weight by 2010 as per new Federal
Cabinet decision.
2.1.5.7 Open burning of any waste is prohibited.
2.1.5.8 The generator of a large source of emissions to the air environment must hold a
permit from the Authority as part of OFC issuance.
2.1.5.9 The industries in operation at the time of declaration of this requirement shall be
granted 12 months to apply for a permit in accordance with item 2.1.5.8.
2.1.5.10 The permit issues in accordance with item 2.1.5.8 must specify as a minimum:
i. The permitted wastes emitted from each source;
ii. The types of fuel and any other substance, which may be used and emitted to
the air environment;
iii. The characteristics of each discharge point;
iv. The permitted emissions from each discharge point;
v. A monitoring program for the emission; and
vi. Any other management arrangements necessary to protect the beneficial uses
of the air environment.
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Table 2.1.4
SOURCES AND PARAMETERS
SUBJECT TO CONTINUOUS EMISSION MONITORING
SOURCE PARAMETERS *
Gas Turbines (greater than 11 GJ/hr) Fuel Sulfur and Nitrogen
Industrial Boilers and Furnaces (heat
Opacity, SO2, NO2, NOx
input capacity greater than 73 MW)
Nitric Acid Plants NOx
Petroleum Refineries
A. Catalytic cracker
(with incinerator or waste heat Opacity, CO
boiler)
B. Fuel gas combustion SO2 **
C. Claus sulfur plants
(greater than 20 tons per day) with
oxidation control system or SO2
reduction control system followed
by Incinerator.
D. Claus sulfur plants
(greater than 20 ton per day) with H2S
reduction control system not Reduced Sulfur Compounds
followed by incinerator
Steel Plants (electric arc furnaces) Opacity
Sulfuric Acid Plants SO2
*Pertainstoexhaustgasexceptwherenoted**InlieuofmonitoringSO2incombustiongases,H2Sinfuelmaybemonitored
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2.1.6 Odor and Dust Control
2.1.6.1 The industries shall not generate the emission of substance which as per Authority
would be offensive to human beings.
2.1.6.2 The facilities emitting dust from stockpile, unpaved roads or any other source must
control that emission if that dust is, in the opinion of the Authority, detrimental to the
beneficial uses of the air environment in neighboring premises.
2.1.7 Working Areas Control
Exhaust ventilation shall be designed to prevent dispersion into the air of dusts, fumes, mists,
vapors and gases in concentrations causing harmful exposure. Such exhaust systems shall be
so designed that dusts, fumes, mists, vapors or gases are not drawn through the work area of
employees.
Trakhees has adopted specific areas maximum allowable limits for air pollutants for inside
working areas (See Table 2.1.5).
TABLE 2.1.5
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LIMITS
FOR AIR POLLUTANTS INSIDE WORKING AREAS (DUST)
MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LIMITS
SUBSTANCE
(mg/m3)
Respirable Dust
Crystallize Silica (quartz) 0.1

Un-crystallize silica (graphite) 2.5
Asbestos (crisotile) 2(fiber/cm3)
Total Dust
Un-crystallize silica (graphite) 10

Stone wool 10
Silica jell 10
Portland cement 10
Dust from Biological Sources
Hard wood vapors

1
Soft wood vapors
5
Inorganic Lead 1
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2.1.8 Mobile Sources
2.1.8.1 All vehicle owners on the road network in PCFC must ensure that their vehicles do not
emit visible emissions, unless those emissions occur during a 10-second period while
the vehicle is accelerating from rest.
2.1.8.2 According to the PCFC FZ Rules, appropriate sanctions would be imposed on the
vehicle owner to remove or modify any pollution control equipment installed on any
vehicle by its manufacturer.
2.1.9 Protecting the Ozone Layer
The ozone layer, a layer of gas in the upper atmosphere, performs the vital role of protecting
humans and other living things from the harmful ultraviolet (UV-B) rays of the sun. In the 1970s,
scientists discovered that certain man made chemicals could destroy ozone and deplete the
ozone layer. Further research found that the growing production and use of chemicals like
chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) in aerosol sprays, refrigeration, insulation and air conditioning was
contributing to the accumulation of ozone-depleting substances (ODS) in the atmosphere.
Development of an ozone hole was observed above the Antarctic.
The thinning ozone layer leads to a number of serious health risks for human. It causes greater
incidences of skin cancer and cataract of the eye. Increased UV-B rays reduce levels of
plankton in the oceans and subsequently diminish fish stocks. It can also have adverse effects
on plant growth, thus reducing agricultural productivity and there will be reduced lifespan of
certain materials.
Consequently, the following rules are to be complied with:
2.1.9.1 The facilities shall not install any equipment which contains or consumes any
controlled substance according to Montreal Protocol (see relevant EG).
2.1.9.2 Chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) are to be phased out by January 2010; facilities using CFC
shall use safer alternatives such as Hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC), etc.
2.1.9.3 The facilities shall ensure that all the refrigerants recovered from their premises shall be
recycled so they are not released into the atmosphere.
2.1.9.4 Replace halon fire extinguishers with non-ozone depleting substances (non-ODS)
alternatives (e.g., carbon dioxide, foam, etc.).
2.1.9.5 Records of CFC refrigerant consumption shall be maintained.
2.1.9.6 Usage of refrigerant gas for cleaning shall be prohibited.
2.1.9.7 All servicing of air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment shall be carried out by

properly trained personnel only.
2.1.9.8 Before a refrigerant will be added to the system, make sure the causes of possible
leakage are identified and checked and all leakages are repaired. When a leak is
located, isolate the part of the system to minimize the loss of refrigerant. If it is
impossible to isolate that part of the system, pump the refrigerant charge to the plant
receiver or to a properly designed container.
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2.1.9.9 Use vacuum pump to remove the air and moisture instead of using refrigerant to
purge all connecting lines or hoses before charging the system.
2.1.9.10 Never vent refrigerant to the atmosphere; venting of refrigerant is prohibited. Always
recover, recycle and re-use refrigerant during servicing to minimize the discharge to
the atmosphere.
2.1.9.11 Different refrigerant gases should not be mixed in the same container.
2.1.9.12 Use only non-ozone depleting substances (non-ODS) solvent whenever possible.
2.1.9.13 If ODS solvent is used, the system should be deep-evacuated to recover the solvent
vapor into a container that can be sealed after use. The system should then be
pressurized and a thorough leak test carried out before recharging with refrigerant.
2.1.9.14 The facilities shall not violate Authority, DM, Governmental or Federal Law in their
respect.
2.1.10 Performance Testing
The facilities, on a case-by-case basis, would be required to conduct performance testing for
point sources of air emissions. This would be to ensure compliance with relevant requirements
(Table 2.1.2). For pertinent details on Performance Testing and Reporting of air emissions point
sources, refer to Section 2.6 and related EG.
2.1.11 Exceedance Reporting
2.1.11.1 Any parameter that exceeds the threshold values of the standards must be recorded.
2.1.11.2 A 20% exceedance of the standard must be immediately reported to EHS with the
following details:
i. Date and level of exceedance;

ii. Reason/s of having the exceedance;
iii. Action/s taken to prevent, control or mitigate the exceedance; and
iv. Any action/s that has been taken or will be taken to prevent the reoccurrence
of the exceedance.
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2.2 Water Environment
2.2.1 General
Water is life! It is a necessity for human, animal and plant life as well as an indispensable
resource for the economy. Water also plays a fundamental role in the climate regulation cycle.
The water quality standards have been developed to protect the long term resources of
marine life and water supply in the Free Zone area/DW Communities. These standards have
been established to minimize the impact on harbor and Gulf water quality, the Gulf ecosystem
and the local fishing industry.
General water environment guidelines / requirements are as follow:
2.2.1.1 Industrial and domestic wastewater shall be segregated. Efforts would be made to
increase the potential for re-use of each stream. The clients are required to adopt
waste minimization/Reduction, Reuse and Recycle (RRR) options in their operations.
2.2.1.2 The facilities, on a case-by-case basis, are required to have on-site capacity for two
(2) days storage of industrial wastewater to cater for emergencies. Such storage
pond or tank shall be lined with an HDPE liner (minimum: 2.0 m thick) below the
concrete base. Proper leak detection and ground water monitoring wells (see
relevant EG) are to be installed.
2.2.1.3 The in-plant or overall pretreatment facility may be required to meet a specific pre-
treatment effluent criteria. If required, the pretreatment effluent criteria will be
specified in term of mass and/or concentration, and the performance level will be
based on the best available treatment technology.
2.2.1.4 Direct discharge of industrial effluent to the harbor is prohibited. Only after reuse
possibilities are fully exhausted will the discharge of treated wastewater, if meeting
the harbor standards, be allowed. This does not pertain to waters drawn from harbor
for the purpose of non-contact cooling water.
2.2.1.5 In case, in-take of seawater for cooling or discharge to open sea is warranted, DM
standards would apply. The client would be required to get necessary Dubai
Municipality approval as a pre-requisite in this regard. The discharge to marine waters
beyond the Authority limit is under DM administration.
2.2.1.6 Soakaways for new facilities industrial waste are prohibited. The existing industrial
soakaways shall be phased-out and replaced with proper effluent treatment facilities
to meet Authority and DM requirement.
2.2.1.7 For groundwater protection, appropriate leak detection and groundwater monitoring
wells system would also be installed for storage facilities (e.g., wastewater ponds,
chemical storage tanks, etc.). The chemical storage tanks are to be built only on
concrete with a single or two HDPE liners.
2.2.1.8 The volume of the bund areas for the bulk storage tanks / waste water tanks shall be
110% of the volume of the largest tank within the bunded area.
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2.2.1.9 The flooring of the bunded areas for chemical/toxic/hazardous material tanks shall be
of good concrete or other impervious materials and preferably there should be a
proper underground HDPE lining of impervious materials to prevent contamination of
underground water from any seepage.
2.2.1.10 A proper spillage collection facility to be provided for all chemical storage areas.
A detailed set of guidelines regarding water environment are described below. For open sea,
the area outside Trakhees jurisdiction, DM standards would apply.
2.2.2 Marine Pollution Control
2.2.2.1 Harbor Receiving Water
The general policy of Authority regarding marine discharges is not to allow the
cooling water discharge into the harbor. Only treated waste effluent meeting
Authoritys standards would be allowed to be discharged into Jebel Ali harbor/open
sea in DW communities. In exceptional cases, any other than policy case,
requirement would be studied thoroughly on a case-by-case basis from
Environmental, Marine and Civil Engineering points of view.
The Dubai Ports Authority (DPA) harbor (Jebel Ali) may receive (on a case-by-case
basis) the discharge of cooling water from PCFC industries, and treated effluent from
Free Zone Treatment Plants that is not required for reuse (provided that it meets the
concentration limits, at the point of discharge to the harbor water, given under item
2.2.2.1.1.
2.2.2.1.1 Standards for Discharge of Waste Water to Harbor (1) Table 2.2.1
MAXIMUM
PARAMETERS (2) SYMBOL UNIT ALLOWABLE
STANDARD (7)
Physical Properties
Color - Color units 50
Total Suspended Solids TSS mg / l 50
Floating Particles - mg / m3 None
pH - pH units 6-9 (6)
Temperature (3) T C 35 maximum
Total Dissolved Solids TDS mg / l 1,500
Turbidity - NTU 75
Inorganic Chemical Properties
Ammonia Total as (N) NH4+ mg / l 2
Biochemical Oxygen
BOD5 mg / l 50
Demand
Chemical Oxygen
COD - 100
Demand
Chlorine Residual (4) Total Cl- mg / l 1.0
Dissolved Oxygen (5) DO mg / l >3
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Nitrate NO3-N mg / l 40
Sulfide S-2 mg / l 0.1
Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen as
TKN mg / l 10
(N)
Total Phosphorous as (P) PO4-3 mg / l 2
Trace Metals
Aluminum Al mg / l 20
Antimony Sb mg / l 0.1
Arsenic As mg / l 0.05
Barium Ba mg / l 2
Beryllium Be mg / l 0.05
Cadmium Cd mg / l 0.05
Cyanide CN mg / l 0.1
Chromium, total Cr mg / l 0.2
Chromium, VI Cr+6 mg / l 0.15
Cobalt Co mg / l 0.2
Copper Cu mg / l 0.5
Iron Fe mg / l 2
Fluoride F mg / l 25
Lead Pb mg / l 0.1
Manganese Mn mg / l 0.2
Mercury Hg mg / l 0.001
Nickel Ni mg / l 0.1
Selenium Se mg / l 0.02
Silver Ag mg / l 0.005
Zinc Zn mg / l 0.5
Organic Chemical Properties
Halogenated
Hydrocarbons and
Pesticides
Hydrocarbons HC mg/1 15
Oil & Grease O&G mg/1 10
Phenols - mg/1 0.1
Solvent - mg/1 none
Total Organic Carbon TOC mg/1 75
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Notes:
1) Any discharge to surface drainage ditches must be authorized by JAFZA and

shall only be permitted in exceptional circumstances.
2) For any parameters not identified, specific standards will be determined on a
case-by-case basis.
3) The temperature increment standard for harbor discharge applies to treated
wastewater/cooling water discharges.
4) Chlorine residual is after 30 minutes contact and is total residual chlorine
5) Dissolved oxygen requirement is a minimum concentration requirement
6) Inclusive range not to be exceeded.
7) With respect to Harbor Discharge Standard, FZ Cos. should concentrate on full
compliance of Harbour Discharge Standard. Any sample repeated twice
exceedance of allowable standard will permit imposition of appropriate
sanction as per FZ rules.
2.2.2.1.2 General Harbor Water Quality Criteria
These criteria are described as follows. All waters in the harbor shall be free from
substances attributable to wastewater or other discharges that:
Settle or form objectionable deposits;
Float as debris, scum, oil or other matter to form nuisances;
Produce objectionable color, odor or turbidity;
Injure or are toxic to or produce adverse physiological responses in humans; and
Result in impact on the adjacent open sea waters in violation of Dubai

Municipality marine water quality criteria.
2.2.2.1.3 Harbor Water Quality Objectives Table 2.2.2
STANDARD
INDICATOR
(mg / L or as noted)
Cyanide 0.01
Lead 0.05
Oil & Grease 1
Phosphorous (Total as P) 0.05
Sulfide 0.01
Aluminum 0.2
Ammonia 0.1
Arsenic 0.01
Bacteria (E. Coli) 200 Organisms per 100 ml of water
Cadmium 0.003
Chromium 0.01
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75 NTU or None that will reduce
Color/Turbidity light penetration by more than
20% from background levels
Copper 0.005
Not less than 5 mg/l
Dissolved Oxygen
or 90% saturation
Iron 0.2
Mercury 0.001
BOD5 10
Nitrogen Nitrate 0.5
Nitrogen Total 2.0
Petroleum Hydrocarbons 0.001 (Aromatics)
1 pH unit from background levels
Ph
or 6.5 - 8.5 range
Surfactants 0.02
10 (mean)
Suspended Solids
15 (maximum)
Temperature 2oC from back ground level
Total Dissolved Solids 2% from background levels
Total Residual Chlorine 0.01
Zinc 0.02
2.2.2.1.4 Cooling Water Intake / Discharge Criteria
The general policy of the Authority regarding marine discharges is not to allow the
cooling water discharge into the harbor. Only treated waste effluent meeting the
Authoritys strict standards would be allowed to be discharged into Jebel Ali harbor.
In exceptional cases, any other than policy case, requirement would be studied
thoroughly on a case-by-case basis from Environmental, Marine and Civil Engineering
points of views.
2.2.2.2 Gulf (Open Sea) Receiving Water
2.2.2.2.1 To protect the beneficial uses of the marine water environment, the water
quality objectives given below shall be attained and maintained in all areas except in
approved marine mixing zones defined in permits issued.
2.2.2.2.2 Water shall be free of substances which individually or in combination

produce toxic effects or damage plants, animals or aquatic life or which
bioaccumulate in the environment or food chain so as to affect any beneficial use or
make any species unfit for human consumption.
2.2.2.2.3 Water shall be free from substances in concentrations which cause

nuisance plant growth or change in species composition to the detriment of the
beneficial uses of any segment of the marine environment.
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2.2.2.2.4 For Gulf (Open Sea) disposal refer to Section 2.2.3.2
2.2.3 Wastewater Disposal
2.2.3.1 Harbor Water Disposal
2.2.3.1.1 Any facility with a point of discharge of treated wastewater to the harbor
must hold a permit from the Authority.
2.2.3.1.2 The permit issued in accordance with item 2.2.3.1.1 may specify:
a. the type of waste permitted;

b. the daily volume of waste permitted;
c. the concentrations of components to protect the beneficial uses of
the water environment;
d. a monitoring program to verify compliance with the above standards;
and
e. any other conditions (see relevant EG) considered necessary by the
Authority.
2.2.3.1.3 Substances detailed below are prohibited substances for the purpose of
this ER and must not be discharged to the water environment:
a. Pesticides and herbicides;
b. Oils or solvent wastes;
c. Radioactive wastes; and
d. Residues from the removal of antifouling paints.
2.2.3.1.4 The Authority may prescribe any other materials to be a prohibited

substance.
2.2.3.1.5 The discharge point to the water environment must be located below
water level and all discharges must be equipped with a sampling point to enable a
representative sample of the waste discharged to the environment to be taken.
2.2.3.1.6 The facility discharging wastewater to the environment shall ensure that
the waste does not exceed the standards specified in item 2.2.3.2.3 nor result in:
a. Visible floating particles / matter, grease or oil;
b. Aesthetically undesirable discoloration;
c. Visible residual effects in water or on branches, rocks or structures;
d. Alteration of organic matter in adjacent sediments which may led to the

degradation of benthic marine life;
e. Objectionable aquatic growth which degrades indigenous biota;
f. Objectionable odors emanating from receiving water at point of disposal; and
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g. Alteration of the natural taste, odor, color and overall quality of fish, shellfish or
other marine resources used for human consumption.
2.2.3.1.7 The entity responsible for a vessel operating in PCFC ports/DW

Communities shall ensure that no waste of effluents (including sewage) are
discharged from that vessel to the water environment.
2.2.3.1.8 The entity responsible for fueling a vessel in PCFC PORTS/DW Communities
shall ensure that such activities only take place at the approved fueling stations and
not by tanker across any wharf area.
2.2.3.2 Gulf (Open Sea) Disposal
2.2.3.2.1 The Rules/Requirements governing such disposal/discharge are

completely governed by the Dubai Municipality Environment
Department and any standards/requirements mentioned below should be
ascertained from time to time with the Authority/DM.
2.2.3.2.2 For any such proposal for disposal, a comprehensive Environmental

Impact Assessment Study and compliance of DM ETGs No. 4 & No. 53 is
mandatory prior to approval.
2.2.3.2.3 Standards of Discharge of Wastewater to Open Sea (Table 2.2.3)
PARAMETER UNIT MAXIMUM DISCHARGE LIMIT

Ammonia as N mg/l 2
Arsenic (As) mg/l 0.1
BOD - 5 days mg/l 20
Cadmium (Cd) mg/l 0.05
Chromium (Cr) mg/l 0.50
COD mg/l 125
Copper (Cu) mg/l 0.50
Cyanide (CN) mg/l 0.10
MPN/100 ml
Fecal Coliforms 1000
(80% of samples)
Iron (Fe) mg/l 2.0
Lead (Pb) mg/l 0.1
Mercury (Hg) mg/l 0.001
Nickel (Ni) mg/l 0.1
10 (on shore facilities)
Oil & Grease mg/l
40 (offshore facilities)
PH Acceptable range 6 - 9 range
Phenols mg/l 0.1
Selenium (Se) mg/l 0.02
Silver (Ag) mg/l 0.005
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Sulphide as S mg/l 0.1
Suspended Solids mg/l 25
Temperature C 10
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) mg/l 75
Total Residual Chlorine mg/l 1.0
Turbidity NTU 75
Zinc (Zn) mg/l 0.1
2.2.3.3 Sanitary (Domestic) Waste
2.2.3.3.1 Sewers
In the Free Zone, sewage treatment plants are designed only to

accept domestic waste effluents. Industrial waste liquids must not be
discharged into the systems.
Apply proper disinfection practices.
In all cases, the color of the final effluent for disposal within the
Authority must meet Table 2.2.1 standards.
Direct disposal of untreated wastewater on land or to the harbor is

prohibited.
Liquid effluents for disposal outside the PCFC have to meet the
standards and regulations of Authority and the Dubai Municipality.
Potentially contaminated storm water (e.g., Bermuda storage tanks,

process area, etc.) shall be contained and analyzed prior to disposal
depending on Authoritys decision.
The discharge of untreated ship wastes in to harbor is not permitted.
2.2.3.3.2 Septic Tanks
As no sewerage system is available in all the Free Zone area, the client/s on land/plot
premises are required to install/construct suitable sized septic tanks to enable regular
disposal of domestic sewage to the Authority/DM Sewage Treatment Plants. While
certain areas if the FZ had been earlier permitted for the installation of the
soakaways, this practice is now prohibited. Existing soakaways shall be required to be
phased out/blocked within a maximum period of 2 years to prevent further
bacteriological contamination of the soil and ground waters.
2.2.3.3.3 Gardens STP / Other GEHS Sewerage Systems
In areas outside the Free Zone, especially projects as constructed and developed by
Dubai World, sewerage networks and STPs shall be constructed to cater to
domestic/sanitary effluents and use of septic tanks shall be permitted only after
Authority approvals. Furthermore, soakaways for such discharges are prohibited.
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2.2.3.4 Industrial Liquid Wastes
2.2.3.4.1 Soakaways
There is no industrial sewerage system in the Authority jurisdiction. The Authority does
not permit soakaways for disposal of industrial liquid waste.
A proper waste treatment plant should be installed by all clients to enable full
recycling-reuse of waste water generation and enable zero off-site discharge
disposal.
2.2.3.4.2 Disposal in DM / Authority Treatment Plants
Where all reuse-recovery-recycling options have been fully exhausted (if necessary as
confirmed by of a comprehensive EHS waste management plan) clients may be
permitted to discharge treated waste water to DM Sewage Treatment Plants (only
where approved in the initial stage of the project application). The facilities
discharging industrial wastewater to the sewerage system by any means must hold a
permit from the DM / Authority.
Industrial wastewater permitted for discharge to the sewerage system shall be within
the following Authority / DM effluent quality standards (Table 2.2.4)
PARAMETERS LIMITS
A Physico Chemical Indicators
pH 6 10 units
45oC or not more than 5oC
Temperature
above ambient
Total Dissolved Solids 3000 mg/l
Suspended Solids 500 mg/l
B Organic Indicators
Chemical Oxygen Demand 3000 mg/l
Bio-chemical Oxygen Demand
1000 mg/l
(5 day)
Tar, Oil or Grease (emulsified) 150 mg/l
Tar, Oil or Grease (non-soluble) 50 mg/l
Phenols 50 mg/l
Non-chlorinated Pesticides 5 mg/l
C Non-Organic Indicators
Ammonia as N 40 mg/l
Total Sulfates 500 mg/l
Reduced Sulfur compounds
10 mg/l
(Sulfides)
Detergents 30 mg/l
Free Chlorine 10 mg/l
Phosphorus 30 mg/l
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Total cyanides 1 mg/l
Metals (total) 10.0 mg/l
Aluminum 100 mg/l
Iron 100 mg/l
Mercury 0.01 mg/l
Cadmium 0.3 mg/l
Chromium 1.0 mg/l
Lead 1.0 mg/l
Silver 1.0 mg/l
Copper 1.0 mg/l
Manganese 1.0 mg/l
Nickel 1.0 mg/l
Boron 2.0 mg/l
Zinc 2.0 mg/l
Arsenic 0.5 mg/l
D Radionuclides
Gross Alpha Activity 10
Gross Beta Activity 100
E Bacteriological: Fecal Coliform 500 MPN / 100 ml
The discharge of any substance to the sewerage system by any means, which alone,
or in combination with other substances, is hazardous to the normal functioning of the
sewerage system, is prohibited.
The following substances are prohibited from entering the sewerage system:
Volatile substances with a flashpoint below 61C
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs), chlorinated pesticides and other persistent

chlorinated organic compounds.
The Authority may specify any other limit on any other parameter on a case by case
basis.
The industries seeking a permit for trade waste disposal must submit an application to
the DM/Authority in accordance with the adopted format and containing any
information requested by DM.
The facility which generates industrial wastewater shall ensure that trade wastes are
not mixed with sewage or in any way diluted for the purpose of complying with the
quality standards.
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The facility holding a permit to discharge industrial wastewater to the sewerage
system must comply at all times with any requirements specified on the permit for
quality and quantity of the waste, the taking of measurements, the monitoring of
wastes and the reporting of results.
2.2.3.4.3 Disposal in Harbor / Gulf (Open Sea)
Refer to Section 2.2.3.2 or relevant EG for guidance.
2.2.3.4.4 Disposal of Liquid Hazardous Wastes
As no industrial hazardous liquid waste disposal facility is available in the Free Zone,
such wastes (hazardous liquids) need to be disposed off in Dubai Municipality as per
their assessment. Then relevant regulations need to be met in this regard. The clients
should get timely DM approval for such waste disposal.
2.2.4 Groundwater Protection
2.2.4.1 General
Groundwater is a valuable natural resource which should be protected from

chemical pollution.
2.2.4.1.1 The Authority may declare any area to be a groundwater protection

area. Such an order may:
i Control or stop any discharges to groundwater;
ii Stop further bores being installed within the area;
iii Limit the amount of water any person may extract from a bore; or
iv Control any activity which may adversely impact on ground water quality.
2.2.4.1.2 Reference should be made to Section 2.2.4.3 table for groundwater

monitoring parameters.
2.2.4.1.3 The facilities shall not discharge wastes to any groundwater by means of a
recharge bore unless that facility holds a permit from the Authority.
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2.2.4.2 Typical Routes of Groundwater Contamination
2.2.4.3 Monitoring Wells
The quality of groundwater in any aquifer shall be maintained at a standard which

will not preclude any reasonable beneficial use of those waters. Appropriate number
of groundwater monitoring wells will be installed (see relevant EG), as required by the
Authority, to monitor the groundwater quality on a quarterly basis. Refer to the
following table for groundwater monitoring parameters.
Groundwater Quality Monitoring Parameters (Table 2.2.5)
PARAMETER PARAMETER
Temperature
* pH Arsenic
Oil and Grease Barium
* Specific Conductance Cadmium
Total Suspended Solids Chromium (hexavalent)
Ammonia Nitrogen Cyanide
* Nitrate Nitrogen Lead
Chemical Oxygen Demand * Mercury
(COD) Selenium
Biochemical Oxygen Demand Silver
(BOD) Copper
- 5 days Sodium
Total Phosphorous Nickel
Chlorine Residual Zinc
Phosphates Boron
* Total Organic Carbon Manganese
Coliform Iron
Phenols Index VOX
EOX Mineral Oil
VAH
* Indicator Parameters
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Notes : The following detection limits in g/L should be established by the
laboratory to assess the environmental quality of the groundwater.
Arsenic : <3.0; Cadmium : <0.8; Chromium : <1.0; Copper : <5; Lead : <1;
Mercury : <0.05; Nickel : <10; Zinc : <20
EOX (Extractable Organic Halogenides) : <1.0
VAH (Volatile Aromatic Hydrocarbons): Benzene : <0.2; Toluene : <0.2;

Ethyl Benzene : <0.2; Xylene : <0.5; Naphthalene : <0.2
VOX (Volatile Organic Halogenized Hydrocarbons) : <1.0
Phenol Index : <5.0
Mineral Oil (C10 C40) : <50.0
Nitrates : 50 mg/L
Active Substances in Pesticides means plant protection products and biocidal

products (including their relevant metabolites, degradation and reaction products):
0.1 g/L; 0.5 g/L (total means the sum of all individual pesticides detected and
quantified in the monitoring procedure)
2.2.4.4 Irrigation Criteria
2.2.4.4.1 All facilities shall recycle wastewater back to its process of production or
dispose it off beneficially such as land irrigation provided that it meets Authoritys
standards.
2.2.4.4.2 If the quality of wastewater discharged to land does not exceed the level
specified in Item 2.2.4.2.5, this wastewater may be discharged in accordance with
Item 2.2.4.4.4.
2.2.4.4.3 The facilities discharging wastewater to land and not requiring a permit
shall ensure that:
a. The site is clearly marked with signs specifying RECYCLED WATER DO NOT
DRINK in English and Arabic as well as the international symbol of a tap and red
cross.
b. The wastewater does not leave the site either by spray draft or runoff.
c. The workers are not adversely affected by the irrigation using the wastewater.
d. The irrigation water has to meet Authoritys standards of Table 2.2.6.
2.2.4.4.4 A permit issues to control the disposal of wastewater to land shall be issued
in accordance with the following criteria.
a. The permit must specify the disposal area.

b. The permit must set both quality and quantity limitations to ensure that there is
no long term deterioration of the land.
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c. The permit must specify a monitoring program for both the wastewater and the
land.
2.2.4.4.5 The application of pesticides, herbicides and fertilizers as well as the use of
water for irrigation shall be controlled to ensure that there is no runoff or infiltration of
contaminated water to any surface water or groundwater. Refer to Section 2.2.4.2.5
table for relevant criteria.
2.2.4.4.6 Maximum Limits for Reuse and Irrigation (Table 2.2.6)
All units as mg/L unless otherwise stated.
PARAMETERS LIMITS NOT GREATER THAN

Total Dissolved Solids 1000
Total Suspended Solids 10
Aluminum 2
Ammoniacal Nitrogen 1
Arsenic 0.05
Barium 1
Beryllium 0.1
Biochemical Oxygen Demand (5 day) 10
Boron 2
Cadmium 0.01
Chemical Oxygen Demand 50
Chlorides (as Cl-) 350
Chlorine Residual (Total) 0.5
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons 0.1
Chromium (Total as Cr) 0.1
Cobalt 0.1
Copper 0.2
Cyanide 0.05
Fluoride 1.0
Iron 2
Lead 0.5
Magnesium 100
Manganese 0.2
Mercury 0.001
Molybdenum 0.010
Nickel 0.20
Nitrogen, Organic (Kjeldahl) 5
Oil and Grease 5
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pH (pH Units) 6.0 8.0
Phenols 0.1
Phosphorus (total as P) 20
Selenium 0.02
Sodium 200
Sulfate 200
Sulfide (as S) 0.05
Organic Nitrogen (Kjeldhal) 5
Total Nitrogen 30
Zinc 2.0
Bacteriological: (MPN/100 ml)
<5
Fecal Coliform
2.2.4.5 Storm Water Control
Rainwater or storm water from uncontaminated areas may be discharged to the

marine environment. However, such water from the potentially contaminated /
process areas should be stored on-site and analyzed / treated before final disposal.
2.2.5 Natural Environment
2.2.5.1 The Authority may declare any segment of the environment to be protected for the
purpose of preserving an important feature of the natural environment and may
declare any prohibitions or management arrangements to be in effect in those
protected areas.
2.2.5.2 The Authority may adopt a management plan for any segment of the environment
declared under item 2.2.5.1.
2.2.5.3 The facility conducting any activity in which it is in breach of the prohibitions specified
for a protected area or the management plan adopted for that protected area shall
be guilty of an offence under ER.
2.2.6 Land Environment Protection
2.2.6.1 No facility shall cause any land within the Authoritys area of jurisdiction to become
polluted by any materials which causes or is likely to cause any detrimental impact on
any protected beneficial use of the land environment or the ground waters, or any
activity dependent on the land environment.
2.2.6.2 In addition to the general provisions of item 2.2.6.1, the following indicator levels are
adopted as the objectives for contaminants not to be exceeded for the land
environment due to the impacts of human activities. (Table 2.2.7).
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INDICATOR ACCEPTABLE LEVEL (mg/kg)
Arsenic 50
Barium 400
Cadmium 5
Chromium 250
Copper 100
Lead 200
Manganese 700
Mercury 2
Selenium 2
Zinc 500
Cyanide 10
Fluoride 500
Phenols 1
Benzene 1
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons 1
Pesticides (total) 2
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) 0.5
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons
1,000
<C9
10,000
>C9
BTEX (Total) 100
2.2.6.3 The facility applying sewage solid to land shall ensure that the application rates and
heavy metal contents of the sludge do not exceed the limits below:
10 year Cumulative
Limits (not greater than)
Parameter Loading on Land
(mg / kg)
(kg / hectare)
Cadmium 30 20
Chromium 1000 200
Cobalt 100 30
Copper 1000 50
Lead 1000 125
Mercury 10 5
Molybdenum 20 5
Nickel 200 100
Zinc 1000 250
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2.2.7 Dewatering
Dewatering is the removal of water from solid material or soil by wet classification,
centrifugation, filtration or similar solid-liquid separation processes. Removing or draining water
from an on-shore/ off-shore construction site by pumping or evaporation. This is often done
during the site development phase of a major construction project due to a high water table.
It usually involves the use of dewatering pumps. Methods of dewatering include: Well Point,
Deep Well and Eductor systems.
Dubai World/ PCFC clients planning to conduct dewatering activities should approach EHS-
Construction Safety section to get formal approval. For further guidance on this aspect refer to
relevant EG.
The wastewater point sources of industrial facilities, on a case-by-case basis, would be liable for
a performance testing prior to a commercial operation. This would be to ensure compliance
with the relevant Authority regulations. For further guidance on this aspect and Reporting
Requirements refer to Section 2.6 and relevant EG.
2.2.9.2 A 20% exceedance must be immediately reported to EHS with the following details:
i Date and level of exceedance;

ii Reason/s of having the exceedance;
iii Action/s taken to prevent, control or mitigate the exceedance; and
iv Any action/s that has been taken or will be taken to prevent the re-occurrence
of the exceedance.
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2.3 Dangerous / Hazardous Materials
A dangerous good is any solid, liquid or gas that can harm people, other living organisms,
property or the environment. Dangerous goods may be radioactive, flammable, explosive,
toxic, corrosive, biohazardous, an oxidizer, an asphyxiant, a pathogen, an allergen or may
have other characteristics that render it hazardous in specific circumstances.
2.3.1 General
2.3.1.1 The import, storage, handling, disposal and transportation of dangerous goods shall
be as per Code of Practice for the Management of Dangerous Goods in the
Emirates of Dubai (1997). For each hazardous material, Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDS) is readily accessible.
2.3.1.2 The Authority may prohibit or place controls on any environmentally hazardous
substance or process which in his opinion poses a substantial risk to any person or the
environment due to the storage, use or disposal of the substance or the operation of
the process.
2.3.1.3 When prohibited as per item 2.3.1.1, no facility shall use the substance or conduct
that process involving that environmentally hazardous substance, except in
accordance with the controls approved by the Authority. For further guidance, see
relevant EG.
2.3.2 Chemicals
2.3.2.1 The Authority, in line with World Summit on Sustainable Development (held during 26th
August 4th September 2002 in Johannesburg, South Africa) outcome, aim to use and
produce chemicals in ways that do not lead to significant adverse effects on human
health and the environment.
2.3.2.2 Review the commitment to the sound management of chemicals and of hazardous
wastes throughout their life cycle.
2.3.2.3 Implement relevant international conventions (e.g., Rotterdam, Stockholm recently

ratified by the UAE Federal Environmental Agency) on chemicals and hazardous
waste.
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2.4 Solid / Hazardous Wastes
2.4.1 General
There are no facilities for solid / hazardous wastes disposal in the Ports, Customs and Free Zone
Corporation (PCFC). The Dubai Municipality operates two disposal sites at Jebel Ali, one for
domestic and non-hazardous types of industrial waste and one for hazardous wastes, and the
Municipality has to be consulted about disposal of each type of waste, which originates from
the Free Zone. The Municipality will only accept solid waste for landfill after every effort has
been made to minimize the generation of such waste, and to practice recycling and
pretreatment as much as possible. When submitting an application for establishing works in the
Free Zone, the applicant must give details about the quantities and qualities of solid/hazardous
wastes for disposal, so that they can be considered on their merits to establish whether they
are disposable on the Municipalitys hazardous materials dump, require prior treatment by the
company before disposal or the safe export in some other country where facilities are
available. All wastes transport to follow Authority/DM requirements. Hazardous wastes
management and disposal including medical and radioactive wastes to be conducted as per
DM requirements.
2.4.2 Hazardous Wastes Management
2.4.2.1 DM is responsible for the overall management of hazardous waste generated within
Authority, as no local facility is available in the PCFC.
2.4.2.2 The premises handling hazardous wastes must do so in accordance with good control
practice and any directions written or verbal given by an officer of the Authority or
DM.
2.4.2.3 The premises handling hazardous wastes shall do so in accordance with any
conditions for the handling of that waste specified by DM / Authority.
2.4.2.4 Authority may direct any facility to conduct a waste audit and to prepare a waste
minimization plan, for any hazardous wastes under that persons control.
2.4.2.5 Authority may order any facility to obtain a full analysis of any hazardous waste or
wastes suspected of being hazardous under that persons control and submit the
results of that analysis within a specified period.
2.4.2.6 The premises handling hazardous waste must keep records of hazardous waste
generation, transport and disposal and to submit these records as and when required
by Authority.
2.4.2.7 The Authority may direct any facility handling hazardous waste to transport that
waste to a secure storage, treatment or disposal facility at that persons expense and
then the Authority may dispose of that waste at that persons expense, if he failed to
do so within a specified period.
2.4.2.8 The Authority may at any time classify a waste as a difficult industrial waste and
prescribe by written notice the requirements for the management of that waste.
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2.4.2.9 Waste generators must apply using on-line application to DM through Authority and
receive approval before transporting any hazardous waste from its points of
generation for off-site disposal or storage elsewhere.
2.4.2.10 An approval granted under item 2.4.2.9, by Authority/DM, may specify any special
handling or treatment requirements considered necessary.
2.4.2.11 DM may grant an approval to any facility for the disposal of a specified annual
quantity of any hazardous waste in accordance with procedures adopted.
2.4.2.12 An annual approval referred to in item 2.4.2.11 may:
a. Specify limits on components of the waste.
b. Specify any treatment requirements.
c. Specify the names of approved transporters.
d. Require a regular analysis of the waste.
e. Specify the amount of waste permitted for disposal in any year.
f. Require the generator to maintain records as specified by DM and submit an

annual report on waste volumes.
g. Specify the disposal or storage facility.
2.4.2.13 The premises shall not place or discharge any hazardous waste at a site other than
that specified by DM for that waste.
2.4.2.14 The premises handling hazardous waste which is not generated at those premises
shall hold a permit issued by DM specifying the conditions considered necessary by
them for the proper handling of hazardous wastes.
2.4.2.15 The premises generating medical wastes must dispose of those wastes through a
facility approved by DM.
2.4.2.16 No entity shall import any radioactive waste as the same is prohibited by law.
2.4.2.17 The premises responsible for a radioactive source or waste which is used or generated
in FZ must have a permit from the Authority.
2.4.2.18 The export of radioactive wastes from PCFC must be arranged in accordance with
IAEA Guidelines and with the approval of a relevant authority like DM as per Federal
Law.
2.4.2.19 A permit issued in accordance with item 2.4.2.18 shall specify the permitted quantities
of radioactive substances, their handling requirements, the approved means of
disposal and the necessary verification procedures. Refer to related EG.
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2.4.3 Waste Control
2.4.3.1 The premises which generate any solid waste shall employ good control practice as a
minimum requirement to control the activities at that premises.
2.4.3.2 The waste generator shall have a duty of care to ensure that all wastes approved for
disposal are securely packaged and loaded and reach the designated disposal
facilities without alteration or loss.
2.4.3.3 The premises handling wastes at any site, where these wastes were not generated by
operations under that persons control at that site, must hold a permit from DM
specifying:
a. The type of waste permitted to be handled.
b. The quantity which may be handled.
c. How the waste must be handled.
d. The information, which, must be collected and reported.
2.4.3.4 The premises generating any waste must conduct an analysis of those wastes and
report on the quantity and quality of those wastes, if directed by Authority or DM.
2.4.3.5 All industrial premises in PCFC shall conduct their activities in such a way as to
minimize the quantities of waste produced to the maximum extent practically
achievable based on accepted cleaner production standards for that industry.
2.4.3.6 The Authority may require the occupier of any premises to prepare a waste audit and
waste reduction plan to implement item 2.4.3.5.
2.4.3.7 The Authority may refuse any application for a new industrial or trade premises where
it can be demonstrated that discharges or wastes from the project exceed the
industry benchmark or an alternative low waste technology is capable of achieving
comparable output and product quality, unless the proponent modifies the proposed
process.
Following basic management controls will apply:
That wastes to be stored on-site in leak proof drums/containers;
That wastes are stored in a Waste Handling / Storage Facility as a designated

and marked location;
That there is no soil contamination hence an impermeable surface;
That wastes are not windblown beyond the storage area;
The runoff wastes are controlled if they are likely to be contaminated; and that
they are disposed of regularly and are not allowed to accumulate.
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2.4.4 Basel Convention Protocol
The Authority follows Basel Convention Protocol requirements, as UAE is a signatory to the
same. The Basel Convention was set up to control the transboundary transport of hazardous
wastes for disposal in other countries especially to developing countries where controls are
minimal and dangers could develop. The Convention defines categories of wastes to be
controlled, divided into waste streams and waste containing certain constituents. The Federal
Environmental law bans import and transit of hazardous wastes because the UAE is a party to
the Basel Convention of Transboundary Movements on Hazardous Wastes. Export for recycling
purposes with Federal Environmental Agencys (FEA) approval to Basel Convention members
only is allowed.
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2.5 Noise Control
2.5.1 General
To protect the general public form physiological impairment resulting from excessive levels of
noise, the Authority has established noise control criteria. These criteria include environmental
noise exposure limits to protect the general public from excessive noise levels and to provide
guidance for land use planning.
2.5.2 Environmental Noise Criteria
At the industrial property fence line during daytime, noise level (A weighted) should not
exceed 70 dBA (see following Table 6 for noise criteria for various areas). This does not relate to
roadside area affected by traffic noise, the impact of which would have to be considered
otherwise.
2.5.3 Control
2.5.3.1 The industrial premises or any mechanical equipment shall ensure that the emission of
noise does not exceed a reasonable level.
2.5.3.2 A reasonable noise level shall be determined by the Authority based on the
characteristics of the noise, its duration, timing frequency, impulsive character, and
level and based on the location or the receiving site. Noise will generally be
considered to be reasonable if it meets the criteria in Table 2.5.1.
2.5.3.3 An authorized officer of the Authority may investigate a complaint of excessive noise
and may issue a direction either verbal or written to reduce noise to a reasonable
level in accordance with item 2.5.3.2.
2.5.3.4 Where the facility has received a direction to reduce the noise to a specified level or
to silence any equipment or to cease any activity, that facility must follow the
direction or be subject to Free Zone Rules.
The facilities, on a case-by-case basis, would be required to conduct performance testing for
noise criteria. This testing, at the fence line would be required to ensure compliance with
relevant require (Table 2.5.1). Refer to Section 2.6 and relevant EG for noise reporting
requirements.
2.5.5.2 A 20% exceedance must be immediately reported to EHS with the following details:
i Date and level of exceedance;

ii Reason/s of having the exceedance;
iii Action/s taken to prevent, control or mitigate the exceedance; and
iv Any action/s that has been taken or will be taken to prevent the re-occurrence
of the exceedance.
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TABLE 2.5.1

Noise Allowable Limits in Different Areas
ALLOWABLE LIMITS FOR NOISE

LEVEL* (dB)
DAY NIGHT
(7 am 8 pm) (8 pm 7am)
Residential Areas with Light Traffic 40 50 30 40
Residential Areas without Heavy Traffic 45 55 35 45
Residential Areas which include some
Workshops & Commercial Business or 50 60 40 50
Residential Areas near the Highways
Commercial Areas 55 65 45 55
Industrial Areas Fence Line (Heavy
60 70 50 - 60
Industry)
* Exposure time for certain level of noise (hour)
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2.6 Environmental Reporting
2.6.1 General
The reporting requirements described in this section are designed to enable the Authority to
assess the impact of sources of environmental pollution and to ensure that the environmental
control criteria for air emissions, wastewater, solid/hazardous wastes and noise promulgated in
earlier sections will be achieved.
In general, this procedure calls for owners or operators of sources or potential sources of
environmental pollution to:
Submit information prior to initial construction and before making any modifications to
existing facilities;
Perform, prior to commercial operation, Performance Testing of pollution abatement

equipment and/or environmental monitoring data;
Report, as required by the Authority, the monitoring data;
Prepare data analyses; and
Provide quality assurance procedures, testing, documentation, etc.
2.6.2 Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) / Environmental Audit
Where in the opinion of the Authority, any new/alteration activity has a potential for
environmental impact then the facility owner/operator shall prepare and submit to the
Authority an EIA report as per EIA Guidelines of the Authority (see relevant EG).
A major alteration is defined as any alteration, which changes the quantity and/or quality of
emission/effluent streams from the superseded facility or increases the risk with respect to
hazardous material. The onus is on the owner/operator to submit the report in good time to
enable a full technical evaluation by the Authority.
If construction commences before the EIA approval, this shall not be accepted as a reason for
not modifying a partially completed or completed industrial facility for environmental reasons.
The Authority may, on a case-by-case basis, require any existing premises to conduct an
environmental Audit (by a third party consultant) of their facility and submit the report. EIA /
Audit studies and Authority recommendations shall be adopted. For further guidance, see
relevant EG.
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2.7 EHS Department Tariff and Service Charges
2.7.1 Introduction
2.7.1.1 There are three (3) categories of situations where companies can fail to comply with
the Authoritys EHS regulations which are as follows:
a. Immediate danger to health and safety and environment
For such situations, the Authority will issue a Prohibition Notice, which requires
an immediate cessation of operations until such time as required remedial
action has been implemented to the satisfaction of the Authority.
b. Potential danger to health, safety and environment
For such situations the authority will issue a Correction Notice, specifying the
necessary corrective action and the required completion date. This will,
however, be discussed with the concerned company and the Authority will
approve the completion date. The Authority will then monitor implementation to
ensure a positive response.
c. Minor Violations
For such situations, the Authority will notify the company of the violation.
However, if there is a persistent failure to remedy these then the Authority will
issue a Warning Notice defining the necessary corrective action and
appropriate completion date.
2.7.1.2 Failure to comply with the above will result in fines being imposed in line with clause of
Free Zone rules.
2.7.2 EHS Tariffs and Service Charges
There are various types of tariff / service charges rendered by Trakhees EHS Department. A
brief of such tariff and service charges is as given below:
SI PARTICULARS UNIT AED

Drawing Review
1
(EHS NOC for Building Permit) Charges
a.) Standard Charges (Minimum: AED Per square
3.00
500/-) meter
b.) Infrastructure and Site Preparation
(sewers, roads, pipelines, trenches
Per NOC
for pipelines including grading,
based on
leveling, fencing and site
square meters
preparation, excluding any
structures)
< 1,000 square meters (total area) 500.00
Between 1,001 & 5,000 square
2,000.00
meters (total area)
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4,000.00
meters (total area)
5,000.00
meters (total area)
10,000.00
meters (total area)
More than 100,000 square meters
20,000.00
(total area)
c.) Machinery / equipment installation / Per square
3.00
racking (minimum AED 500/-) meter
Annual
Operational Fitness Certificate: Issuance
2 charge @ 1st 3,500.00
/ Renewal Class 1
inspection
Annual
3 charge @ 1st 5,250.00
/ Renewal Class 2
inspection
Annual
4 charge @ 1st 8,750.00
/ Renewal Class 3
inspection
Operational Fitness Certificate: Per
5 1,000.00
Amendment amendment
6 Reinspection Charges Per visit 1,000.00
7 Visa inspection Per visit 1,000.00
8 Radioactive Source Entry S1 Per source 300.00
9 Radioactive Source S2 Per source 300.00
10 Radiography Permit Per month 1,000.00
11 Entry Permit: Mobile Crane Per month 600.00
12 Entry Permit: Gas Cylinder Per quarter 900.00
Pre-qualification: Lifting Equipment,
Pressure Vessels, First Aid Training, etc.
13 (AED 5,000/- application review fee in Per company 10,000.00
advance & AED 5,000/- registration fee
on acceptance)
Renewal of Pre-qualification: Lifting
Per company
14 Equipment, Pressure Vessels, First Aid 5,000.00
(per annum)
Training, etc.
EHS Audits / Pre-inspection requested by Per person per
15 500.00
clients hour
16 EHS Guidelines CD Per CD 100.00
17 Food Supply CD Per CD 100.00
18 Environmental Regulations Book Per book 100.00
Portacabin / Container Application Per
19 500.00
processing fees portacabin
Per
Portacabin / Container Monitoring
20 portacabin 500.00
charges 20 feet (maximum 12 months)
per month
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Per
Portacabin / Container Monitoring
21 portacabin 1,000.00
Charges 40 feet (maximum 12 months)
per month
Refundable Security Deposit 20 feet Per
22 5,000.00
portacabin / container portacabin
Refundable Security Deposit 40 feet Per
23 10,000.00
portacabin / container portacabin
24 Entry Permit for Food Suppliers Per quarter 500.00
25 Entry Permit for Food Vendors Per quarter 500.00
26 Temporary Food Pass Per week 300.00
Issuance of Certificates (Health, Food
27 Laboratory Approvals, etc.) as Per Certificate 200.00
requested by Client
Monitoring / Control Outgoing Food /
28 Health products from FZ Clients for Per lot 100.00
Dubai Distribution
Licensing and Approval of Food Per unit per
29 400.00
Vending Machines year
30 Food Safety Manager Certification Per person 1,000.00
31 Temporary NOC to Customs Per NOC 500.00
32 Health Card Per card 100.00
33 Arrangement of Isolation Room Per person 300.00
Pre-qualification Review for HACCP
Consultants and Food Laboratories as
34 Per report 2,000.00
approved suppliers of FZ Clients New
and Renewal
%age
35 HACCP Manual Audit 10%
commission
HACCP (GMP/SOP) Manual Review
Type 1
HACCP (GMP/SOP) Manual Review
Type 2
Pre-qualification EIA & RA Consultant
(AED 5,000/- application review fee in
38 Per company 10,000.00
advance & AED 5,000/- registration fee
on acceptance)
Per company
39 EIA / RA Registration Renewal 5,000.00
per annum
EIA / RA Review / Approval Initial
40 Per study 10,000.00
Submission
EIA / RA Review / Approval Re- Per study per
41 2,000.00
submission re-submission
Industrial wastewater treated discharge
42 to drainage lines / harbor / Authority Lumpsum 50,000.00
facilities connection charges
43 Harbor / Marine discharge fee Per 1,000 IG 15.00
Hazardous Waste disposal processing Per
44 300.00
fee to DM facility application
49
License & Application / amendment
45 Per review 800.00
review
NOC to issue license for new
46 Per NOC 1,000.00
companies
47 Training Basic Induction & Refresher Per person 300.00
48 Inspection Auction Container Per hour 500.00
49 COC 1 Inspection & Re-inspection Per COC 1,000.00
Per NOC
52 NOC for BCC based on
square meters
< 1,000 square meters (total BU area) 1,200.00
Between 1,001 & 5,000 square meters
1,800.00
(total BU area)
2,400.00
meters (total BU area)
4,000.00
5,600.00
More than 100,000 square meters
8,000.00
(total BU area)
Miscellaneous / Minor Construction /
1,200.00
Modification etc.
LIU units (333 or 555 square meters) 1,200.00
Re-inspection charges on failure of
Per hour 1,000.00
BCC inspection
PORTS
1 Training Ship Repair Supervisor Per person 600.00
2 Training Surveyor Per person 1,000.00
3 Training Safety Officer Per person 1,800.00
4 Training Permit Work system Per person 600.00
5 Training Marine Terminal Safety Per person 1,000.00
6 Training IMDG Awareness Per person 1,000.00
Training 3rdParty Safety Induction:
7 Per person 300.00
Supervisor
Training 3rd Party Safety Induction:
8 Per person 100.00
Laborers
Leaking Container Inspection: Non
9 Per Container 200.00
Hazardous
Leaking Container Inspection:
10 Per Container 300.00
Hazardous
Leaking Container Storage: Non Per Container
11 200.00
Hazardous (up to 7 days) per day
50
Leaking container Storage: Non Per Container
12 1,000.00
Hazardous (Over 7 days) per day
Leaking container Storage: Hazardous Per Container
13 500.00
(up to 7 days) per day
Leaking container Storage: Hazardous Per Container
14 1,200.00
(over 7 days) per day
Commission on Hazmat operations %age of 3rd
15 10%
(minimum: AED 500/-) Party Charges
16 Inspection Substandard ships Per Inspection 2,000.00
17 Re-inspection Substandard ships Per Inspection 2,000.00
Approval Charges Ship Repair Per company
18 2,500.00
Company per annum
Approval Charges Ship Survey Per company
19 1,500.00
Company per annum
Approval Charges Bunker Supplier Per company
20 2,000.00
Company per annum
Per company
21 Approval Charges Diving Company 1,500.00
per annum
22 EHS Inspection on Bunker Barge Per Inspection 1,500.00
Per Permit
23 Hot Work Permit Book 100.00
book
LABORATORY
1 Nutrient Analysis Per sample 250.00
2 Sediment Characterization Per sample 350.00
3 Trace Elements in Sediments Per sample 250.00
4 Coliform and E coli Per sample 200.00
Others:
5 Waste sample analysis for disposal Per sample 450.00
6 TOC analysis Per sample 150.00
7 Irrigation Water Analysis Per sample 500.00
8 Ground water without GC Analysis Per sample 600.00
9 Ground water with GC Analysis Per sample 1,250.00
10 Dewatering sample Per sample 600.00
11 Soil Analysis including GC analysis Per sample 1,250.00
12 Soil Analysis without GC analysis Per sample 600.00
13 Ambient Air Monitoring Per sample 1,250.00
14 Stack Emission Monitoring Per sample 1,200.00
15 Noise Measurement Per sample 160.00
16 Sediment analysis Per sample 2,000.00
17 Harbour water full Analysis Per sample 1,200.00
18 Nakheel water sample full analysis Per sample 1,000.00
19 Nakheel water regular analysis Per sample 500.00
51
20 Single parameter. Hg / As / Se Per sample 100.00
Single Parameter: COD
21 Per sample 50.00
/Nutrients/Metals
Single Parameter TKN/BOD/Oil &
22 Per sample 100.00
Grease
PENALTIES
Sl PARTICULARS UNIT AED
1 Unauthorized storage of hazardous waste Lumpsum 50,000.00
Unauthorized use of treated waste waster for
2 Per day 1,000.00
irrigation
Barring EHS inspectorate from inspection of
3 Lumpsum 5,000.00
premises (1st Instance)
Barring EHS Inspectorate from inspection of

4 Lumpsum 10,000.00
premises (subsequent instance)
Unauthorized dumping of waste inside PCFC /
5 Lumpsum 1,000.00
Dubai World areas (first time)
Unauthorized dumping of waste inside PCFC /
6 Lumpsum 5,000.00
Dubai World areas (subsequent time)
Failure to meet EHS emission/discharge
7 Lumpsum 200,000.00
standards /Illegal discharge
Failure to consistently meet EHS emission/
8 Per day 1,000.00
discharge standards (after EHS intimations)
Acts causing Environmental contamination of
9 Lumpsum 10,000.00
soil / ground / sub surface / waters
Illegal dumping/ transportation / discharge of
10 waste materials without written EHS Approvals Lumpsum 200,000.00
/ Permit
Illegal /unauthorized operations/actions by
11 3rd. parties (not-Dubai World Clients) within Lumpsum 200,000.00
Dubai World jurisdictional areas
12 Operating without a valid OFC Per day 1,000.00
13 Unauthorized use of Container / Portacabin Per day 1,000.00
Failure to satisfactorily progress on a Warning /
14 Per day 1,000.00
Correction Notice and meet completion date
Serious Violations of EHS Regulations &
15 Varies Max 200,000.00
Requirements
Fatal accident as a consequence of
16 Lumpsum 200,000.00
management failures
Serious injury as a consequence of
17 Lumpsum 100,000.00
management failures
52
Failure to rectify conditions / maintain healthy
work conditions / atmosphere that leads to
18 Lumpsum 100,000.00
Occupational Health problems of the
employees
Failure to immediately report a fatal accident
19 Lumpsum 75,000.00
(this is in addition to item 1)
Failure to immediately report a serious injury or
20 near miss incident / accident (this is in addition Lumpsum 75,000.00
to item 2 and 5)
Serious near miss incidents as a result of
21 Lumpsum 50,000.00
management failures 50,000/-
Failure to comply with the requirements of a
22 Lumpsum 50,000.00
prohibition notice issued by EHS
Failure to meet the requirements of an
23 improvement (Correction/Warning) notice Lumpsum 50,000.00
within the timeframe assigned by EHS
Unauthorized Occupation of Facilities not
24 Lumpsum 50,000.00
approved (BCC) by EHS & CED
25 Unauthorized Activities/Operations Lumpsum 50,000.00
Unauthorized Storage of Chemicals/
Dangerous Goods (1st Instance) after earlier
26 Lumpsum 25,000.00
intimation (see also for Radioactive material
and Explosives below)
Unauthorized Storage of Chemicals/
Dangerous Goods (Subsequent Instance) after
27 Lumpsum 50,000.00
earlier intimation (see also for Radioactive
material and Explosives below)
Consistent failure to take action on
28 Environmental, OH&S infringements Lumpsum 25,000.00
highlighted during EHS inspections
Poor Housekeeping (After EHS
29 Lumpsum 10,000.00
Intimations/Warning)
Unauthorized Installation of
30 Lumpsum 10,000.00
machinery/equipment/racking
Failure to rectify conditions/maintain healthy
work conditions/ atmosphere that could lead
31 Lumpsum 10,000.00
to Occupational Health problems of the
employees
Unauthorized Activities outside scope of
32 Per day 1,000.00
approved facility & License
Failure to pass a Certificate of Conformity I or II
33 EHS inspection Lumpsum 1,000.00
requested by a main contractor
Operation of equipment/vehicle by
34 Lumpsum 25,000.00
unlicensed/unauthorized personnel
Use of uncertified Lifting/pressure/Fire
35 Lumpsum 25,000.00
Detection/Protection equipment
Violations in regard to unauthorized
36 use/transportation/storage/handling of Lumpsum 200,000.00
specifically Radioactive Material & Explosives
Containers / Cargo fail to comply with IMDG 2,200 .00 to
37 Per container
Code requirements 22,000.00
53
Failure to follow Safe working practices in Ship 500.00 to
38 Varies
Repair Activities 5,000.00
Failure to follow Safe working practices in Port 500.00 to
39 Varies
Operations 5,000.00
40 Pollution to Harbour water from ships Varies - Min 5,000.00
41 Diving operation without approval Varies - Min 1,000.00
Hot work without approval in port operational
42 Varies - Min 2,000.00
areas
43 Bunkering operation without approval Varies - Min 1,000.00
Failure to follow safe bunkering practices /
44 Varies - Min 1,000.00
procedures
Unsafe act / condition on ships engaged in
45 Varies - Min 1,000.00
cargo operations
Unauthorized dumping of ship generated
46 Varies - Min 1,000.00
Hazardous waste
(FC01) Displaying misleading or improper
information on foods / amending the food
47 label OR Amending the shelf life of expired Varies - Max 100,000.00
food, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, health
requisite products or hide their spoilage
(FC02) Causing food poisoning outbreaks or
48 Varies - Max 100,000.00
spread of food borne diseases
(FC03) Tampering of product and label &
49 details or Conducting any Unapproved Varies - Max 100,000.00
activity within the premises
(FC04) All Critical Violations pertaining to
existing GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices),
GHP (Good Hygiene Practices), GWP (Good
Warehouse Practices), GLP (Good Laboratory
50 Practices), SSOP (Sanitation Standard Varies - Max 20,000.00
Operating Procedures), HACCP (Hazard
Analysis & Critical Control Point), EHS
Guidelines, MOH, DOHMS & DM Standards
and Guidelines
(FC05) All Major Violations pertaining to
51 Practices), SSOP (Sanitation Standard Varies - Max 15,000.00
and Guidelines
(FC06) All Minor Violations pertaining to
52 Practices), SSOP (Sanitation Standard Only Warning
and Guidelines
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ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL

RULES AND REQUIREMENTS

PORTS, CUSTOMS AND FREE ZONE CORPORATION

SULTAN AHMED BIN SULAYEM

1.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................1

2.1 Air Environment .............................................................................................................................................10

2.2 Water Environment .......................................................................................................................................22

2.3 Dangerous / Hazardous Materials..............................................................................................................39

2.4 Solid / Hazardous Wastes.............................................................................................................................40

2.5 Noise Control .................................................................................................................................................44

2.6 Environmental Reporting .............................................................................................................................46

2.7 EHS Department Tariff and Service Charges............................................................................................47

Bq = Becquerel, the SI unit for measuring radioactivity

dB = A weighted sound pressure level in decibels

lb / MBTU = Pounds per million British Thermal Unit

mg / DSCM = Milligram per dry standard cubic meter

mg / l = Milligram per liter

MPN / 100 Most probable number per 100 milliliters

NTU = Nephelometric Turbidity Unit

psi = Pounds per square inch

TDS = Total Dissolved Solids

TKN = Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen

TOC = Total Organic Carbon

TSS = Total Suspended Solids (non-filterable matter)

ppm = Parts per million

ppb = Parts per billion

te = Ton (metric ton)

ng / m3 = Nanogram per meter cubed

Abatement : Measures taken to reduce or eliminate

BPEO : Best Practicable Environmental Option

Beneficial Use : Any use of any segment of the environment

DPA : Dubai Ports Authority

EHS : Environment, Health and Safety

Any of the following wastes:

Any waste containing:

Acidic solutions or acids in solid form;

PCFC : Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation

TEQ : Total Equivalent Quantity

TWA : Time Weighted Average

2.1 Air Environment

2.1.2 Ambient Air Quality Criteria

2.1.4 Special Industries Major Potential Offenders

Large Boilers and Furnaces

8. VOC limit is for unburned hydrocarbons (uncontrolled);

2.1.5.7 Open burning of any waste is prohibited.

i. The permitted wastes emitted from each source;

iii. The characteristics of each discharge point;

iv. The permitted emissions from each discharge point;

v. A monitoring program for the emission; and

2.1.7 Working Areas Control

Crystallize Silica (quartz) 0.1

Un-crystallize silica (graphite) 10

Dust from Biological Sources

Hard wood vapors

2.1.9 Protecting the Ozone Layer

Consequently, the following rules are to be complied with:

2.1.9.5 Records of CFC refrigerant consumption shall be maintained.

2.1.9.6 Usage of refrigerant gas for cleaning shall be prohibited.

2.1.9.7 All servicing of air-conditioning or refrigeration equipment shall be carried out by

2.1.10 Performance Testing

2.1.11 Exceedance Reporting

i. Date and level of exceedance;

General water environment guidelines / requirements are as follow:

2.2.2 Marine Pollution Control