Murphy-Brown LLC

EMS BenefitsEMS Benefits

Going Beyond ComplianceGoing Beyond Compliance

By Don ButlerDirector of Government Relations and Public Affairs

What is the purpose of the EMS?

uEnsure legal/regulatory compliance

uPollution prevention

uContinual Improvement

u Organized approach

u Based on business needs

u Directed by company policy

u Committed to continual improvement

Define a Management System

How A Management System Works

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PLAN

ACT DO

Shewhart/Deming Improvement CycleShewhart/Deming Improvement Cycle

What is the scope of Murphy-Brown’s EMSu Company-managed pork

production operations in which Land and Nutrient Management functions report to Murphy-Brown LLC, East

Key Points of Environmental PolicyMurphy-Brown LLC Environmental Policy Commits To: • Complying with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies set forth

by Murphy-Brown LLC and Smithfield Foods, Inc. as a condition of each employee’s employment.

• Promoting pollution prevention and waste reduction strategies by

operating production facilities in an environmentally responsible and sustainable manner.

• Continually improving environmental stewardship and production

operations through the periodic review of goals and procedures as well as by internal and external assessments.

• communicates this policy to its employees and makes it available to the public

upon request.

Legal/Regulatory Requirements

u Statutory requirementsu Permit requirements u Dead removal within 24 hoursu Freeboard managementu Fuel/oil spill cleanupsu MSDSu Spill prevention/controlu Proper disposal of solid waste

(trash)

Pollution Prevention

u Preventing manure buildupu Proper clean up of spill

(whether fuel/oil or waste)u Follow through on

emergency action planu EMS Farm Manager

Checklistu Preventive maintenance

Continual Improvementu Enhanced employee awareness through

continual trainingu Reduction in fresh water useu Reduction of trash in lagoonsu Reduction in regulatory noticesu Cleaner farmsu Sharing EMS experience with others

Every significant environmental aspect

must be controlled and monitored by the

EMS…

What is a significant environmental aspect?

u environmental aspects were associated with activities of Murphy-Brown LLC

u environmental aspects were evaluated

u environmental aspects were prioritized

u significant environmental aspects are the basis of the EMS

Significant Environmental AspectsMurphy-Brown LLC

Environmental Management SystemAspects/Impacts Table

Revised: 2/12/04

Concern /External

InterestedParties

Legal /RegulatoryCompliance

Severity &Consequences

Relative /Perceived Risk

SignificanceRating

Aspect 10% 35% 35% 20% 100%manure (recycle/handling system failure) 9 9 9 9 90

lift station release of manure 9 9 9 9 90recycle system leaks 6 9 9 9 87

influence on/of groundwater (seepage) 9 9 9 6 84structural integrity (structure maintenance, lagoon rupture, seepage) 9 9 9 6 84

lagoon liquid level mgmt (exceeded freeboard, overflow) 9 9 9 6 84hydraulic load (field runoff, ponding or ruts) 9 9 9 6 84

nutrient load (agronomic uptake exceeded for N,P) 6 9 9 6 81odor emission from building 9 9 6 9 80

odor (application) 9 9 6 9 80fresh water usage (excessive) 6 6 9 9 77

facility structure 6 9 6 9 77crop management (crop cover, utilization, harvest) 6 9 6 9 77

mortality removal (normal or extraordinary) 9 9 6 6 74 fuel/oil spills 3 9 6 9 74

sludge accumulation 3 9 6 9 74recycle/handling system cleaning / maintenance 3 6 9 9 74

sludge removal 6 9 6 6 71irrigation system integrity 6 9 6 6 71

u Water Usagev Water budget managementv Water conservation measuresv Know that water use impacts waste

management and the environmentv Influence on/of groundwater--seepagev Preserving a precious resource

Significant Environmental Aspects

u Odorv Cleaning houses

and groundsv Ventilation systems

in good working condition

v Minimize manure buildup

Significant Environmental Aspects

u Recycle Systemsv Pumps and lines

operating according to design

v No leaks or overflowsv Influence on/of

groundwater--seepagev Improved designs

Significant Environmental Aspects

Significant Environmental Aspects

u Mortality Managementv Remove dead animals from barns within 24

hoursv Place in proper container and coverv Make sure container is not leaking v Ensure timely pick upv Mortality rendering

u Facility Structurev No cracks, leaks, or sags in building foundation or framingv No waste leaking from buildingv No surface or ground water entering pits

u Lift Stationsv Pumps and lines operating according to design and

verified by regular inspections v No leaks or overflowsv Preventive maintenancev Alarms

Significant Environmental Aspects

Significant Environmental Aspects

u Fuel/Oil Spills and Disposalv Legally compliant storage

facilitiesv Ensure no evidence of spills or

leaks from storage tanks or machinery. Follow disposal procedure, if necessary

v Label and store fuel/oil properly

u Lagoon structural integrityu Lagoon freeboard managementu Sludge monitoring/removalu Seepageu Hydraulic loading u Agronomic uptake (Available PAN)

u Crop management (Cover, Utilization)

u Irrigation equipment (Design, Calibration, Maintenance)

u Odor minimizationu Fuel/oil spills, recovery, proper disposal

Significant Environmental Aspects- Outside the Fence

How do we control and monitor aspects

u Example - Water Usagev Measure/Monitor

w Weekly

v Control by w timers, dams, check valves, pressure regulators,

etc.

v Manage byw employee training of water conservation methods

Roles and Responsibilitiesu EMS is based on a team approach u Everyone has a role

v You must know and fulfill role

v You must know who to contact for help

v You will be trained on your specific roles and responsibilities

u Every employee must understand the Environmental Policy, Emergency Contact Plan, and any significant environmental aspects related to their work

Benefits of an EMSu Protect the environment

u Reduce likelihood of additional/unnecessary regulations

u Organize environmental management efforts

u Enhance employee awareness, accountability

u Ensure legal/regulatory compliance

u Reduce liability/risks

u Enhance public understanding of environmental commitments (ISO 14001 certification)

u Enhance business opportunities

u Boost employee morale

u Save money

u Set positive example

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