Environmental Aspects Analysis
Activity: Facilities Management - Thermal Energy Plant
In order to increase the utility of this manual, the team undertook an effort to produce a sample aspect analysis. This sample was expanded to include a cross reference of Texas state environmental regulations, Federal regulations, as well as a listing of best management practices. Please click on the references below to further investigate the regulatory references and best management practices provided as links below.
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Aspect |
Impacts |
Applicable Regs |
Applicable BMPs |
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Air Emissions
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Ozone depletion Degradation of air quality (NOx, SOx, ozone, particulates) Health hazards Regulatory requirements Visible emissions Fugitive emissions Odors Potential contamination |
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Eco/Human Toxicity
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Regulatory requirements Potential contamination Health hazards |
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Energy
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Increased efficiency Depletion of resource |
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Hazardous Waste
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Disposal/Recycling Storage concerns Transportation concerns Regulatory requirements Potential contamination Reclamation opportunities Health hazards |
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Solid Waste
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Disposal/Recycling Storage concerns |
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Natural Resources
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Resource depletion |
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Waste Water
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Potential contamination Sewer system effluent Health hazards Regulatory requirements |