This report summarizes the project from the period of January 1st, 2017 to
December 31st in the areas of payment applications of air pollution for the construction
project in Hsinchu County, the auditing and controls in the management of the
construction projects, greenery and aesthetics of fences, covering exposed land, general
green paving of exposed land, road adoption and cleaning, and advisement to ensure
land waste from falling on the ground. The year’s inspections on construction
equipment gave an understanding in the usage and allocation of heavy machinery in the
jurisdiction of the county; additionally, advisement was given to construction projects
for advanced application of temporary electricity use to reduce the frequency of
generator use and in turn reduce pollution from noise and smell of diesel fuel. The
results of this year are as detailed below:
1、Col lection and Audi t ing of Air Pol lution Fees for Construct ion Projects
The project was executed in the period of January 1st, 2017 to November 15th
(referred to below as the project period) and received a total of 1,811 cases
applying for construction air pollution fees, totaling NTD $30,999,228 in
applications; after deducting refunds, the total actual amount collected was NTD
$36,077,815. The total number of completed construction sites that received
telephone reminder for fee collection included the inspection of 1,094 completed
projects and 1,021 of these companies have settled their balances at the
Environmental Protection Agency for a total of NTD $4,571,731.
Notification methods include telephone, fax, and official letters with 350
contractors confirming project completion after being notified; they have settled
their balance with the EPA and paid a total of NTD $5,094,373. The remaining
projects are still underway or have stopped due to other issues; further follow-up
of these projects will see continued notice to contractors to complete the settling of
their balance.
2、Construction Project Audi ting (Inspect ion) Operations
A total of 5,500 inspections of construction sites needed to be completed in
the project period and a total of 4,913 inspections were completed between the
period of January 1st, 2017 to November 15th with results as shown in table 3.1-4.
The progress of inspections of construction sites has achieved planned targets. OfThis report summarizes the project from the period of January 1st, 2017 to
December 31st in the areas of payment applications of air pollution for the construction
project in Hsinchu County, the auditing and controls in the management of the
construction projects, greenery and aesthetics of fences, covering exposed land, general
green paving of exposed land, road adoption and cleaning, and advisement to ensure
land waste from falling on the ground. The year’s inspections on construction
equipment gave an understanding in the usage and allocation of heavy machinery in the
jurisdiction of the county; additionally, advisement was given to construction projects
for advanced application of temporary electricity use to reduce the frequency of
generator use and in turn reduce pollution from noise and smell of diesel fuel. The
results of this year are as detailed below:
1、Col lection and Audi t ing of Air Pol lution Fees for Construct ion
Projects
The project was executed in the period of January 1st, 2017 to November 15th
(referred to below as the project period) and received a total of 1,811 cases
applying for construction air pollution fees, totaling NTD $30,999,228 in
applications; after deducting refunds, the total actual amount collected was NTD
$36,077,815. The total number of completed construction sites that received
telephone reminder for fee collection included the inspection of 1,094 completed
projects and 1,021 of these companies have settled their balances at the
Environmental Protection Agency for a total of NTD $4,571,731.
Notification methods include telephone, fax, and official letters with 350
contractors confirming project completion after being notified; they have settled
their balance with the EPA and paid a total of NTD $5,094,373. The remaining
projects are still underway or have stopped due to other issues; further follow-up
of these projects will see continued notice to contractors to complete the settling of
their balance.
2、Construction Project Audi ting (Inspect ion) Operations
A total of 5,500 inspections of construction sites needed to be completed in
the project period and a total of 4,913 inspections were completed between the
period of January 1st, 2017 to November 15th with results as shown in table 3.1-4.
The progress of inspections of construction sites has achieved planned targets. OfThis report summarizes the project from the period of January 1st, 2017 to
December 31st in the areas of payment applications of air pollution for the construction
project in Hsinchu County, the auditing and controls in the management of the
construction projects, greenery and aesthetics of fences, covering exposed land, general
green paving of exposed land, road adoption and cleaning, and advisement to ensure
land waste from falling on the ground. The year’s inspections on construction
equipment gave an understanding in the usage and allocation of heavy machinery in the
jurisdiction of the county; additionally, advisement was given to construction projects
for advanced application of temporary electricity use to reduce the frequency of
generator use and in turn reduce pollution from noise and smell of diesel fuel. The
results of this year are as detailed below:
1、Col lection and Audi t ing of Air Pol lution Fees for Construct ion
Projects
The project was executed in the period of January 1st, 2017 to November 15th
(referred to below as the project period) and received a total of 1,811 cases
applying for construction air pollution fees, totaling NTD $30,999,228 in
applications; after deducting refunds, the total actual amount collected was NTD
$36,077,815. The total number of completed construction sites that received
telephone reminder for fee collection included the inspection of 1,094 completed
projects and 1,021 of these companies have settled their balances at the
Environmental Protection Agency for a total of NTD $4,571,731.
Notification methods include telephone, fax, and official letters with 350
contractors confirming project completion after being notified; they have settled
their balance with the EPA and paid a total of NTD $5,094,373. The remaining
projects are still underway or have stopped due to other issues; further follow-up
of these projects will see continued notice to contractors to complete the settling of
their balance.
2、Construction Project Audi ting (Inspect ion) Operations
A total of 5,500 inspections of construction sites needed to be completed in
the project period and a total of 4,913 inspections were completed between the
period of January 1st, 2017 to November 15th with results as shown in table 3.1-4.
The progress of inspections of construction sites has achieved planned targets. Ofthese, the total number of level 1 construction sites totaled 1,174, level 2
inspections totaled 2,209, while level 3 inspections totaled 1,530. Although level 3
construction sites are not restricted by pollution prevention mechanisms of
construction sites, inspection staff reference the preventative measures of the
regulations to request companies to use effective preventative measures or
substitute solutions to achieve the goal of pollution prevention.
Prior to inspections, the county’s construction sites had an average TSP
pollution load of 0.87 tons/month – hectare; post inspections, this figure was 0.36
tons/month – hectare for an overall reduction of 58.16%. Regulations on the
coverage of emissions totaled 2,965.2 tons of dust emissions between the months
of January and November. Inspections of emissions totaled 2,710.6 tons, totaling
control of 91.4% of all emissions. In terms of construction site coverage, a total of
3,693 construction sites were totaled between January and November with 3,215
sites receiving multiple inspections for regulation; the accumulated overall
inspection rate was 87.1%.
3、Host ing of Advisement Meet ings
During the project period, construction advisement meetings were held on
March 29th, May 15th, and September 20th of 2017. Advisement targets included
various construction operators and contractors with a total of 168 participants
across the 3 meetings. The content of the meetings included prevention of
common pollution sources and the introduction of their related regulations in the
hopes of reducing pollution in construction sites to a minimum and increase the
quality of life.
4、Performance of Various Pol icy Promot ions
Project execution lasted between January 1st, 2017 to November 15th in
which the construction sites within the jurisdiction of the county were invited to
adopt roads and conduct maintenance operations. A total of 75 construction sites
participated in this operation, adopting 77 roads that spanned 124.1 km. An
accumulated distance of 10,221.7 km in roads were washed and 5,911.3 km in
roads were swept for a total distance of 16,133.09 km of roads cleaned. Reductions
totals were TSP: 222.64 tons, PM10: 41.95 tons, PM2.5: 9.68 tons.
Additionally, the focus on improvements to exposed lands of
non-construction sites saw 13 locations across Hsinchu County for a total area of
6.8 hectares; currently, improved areas total 6.52 hectares with a TSP reduction of
2.3 tons and PM10 reduction of 1.15 tons. Counseling was given to 98 constructionsites to complete the process of aesthetic greenery for their fencing, completing
21,505 square meters. Many other sites are currently aggressively planning
completion of this aspect, with 25 sites executing greenery for a total area of 7,290
square meters; 79 sites are completing aesthetic advertisements for a total area of
14,315 square meters. Additionally, 43 sites are under advisement and complying
to execute policy to prevent land waste from falling on the ground and reduce
pollution emissions.
During the project period, 3 construction sites were fitted with mobile remote
monitoring systems for 227 days of surveillance in total; 44 construction sites were
photographed with drones and 9 sites were found in violation of regulations.
Common pollution violations include dirty vehicle paths, totaling 5 violations or
11.4% of all violations, 4 violations of inadequately covered stacking areas were
found, totaling 9.1%. A total of 33 construction sites installed enhanced dust clothsfor a total area of 3,839 square meters for an estimated total reduction of PM10：877.6 kg.
