APPLICATION FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE (FORM – 1 & DPR)
For
THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF STEEL MILL AND
INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL CAPTIVE POWER PLANT
At
Plot No. 78pt, 86 – 88, 90 – 93, 95, 96, 106 – 113,
116 – 119 & 123 – 125, Papankuppam Village, Gummidipoondi taluk, Thiruvallur District,
Tamil Nadu
Submitted to
MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT & FORESTS New Delhi
Submitted by
M/S. KAMACHI SPONGE & POWER CORPORATION LTD.
May 2014
Project Proponent
M/s. Kamachi Sponge & Power Corporation Ltd. ABC Trade Centre, 3rd Floor, 39 (Old # 50), Anna Salai, Chennai – 600 002. Tamil Nadu
Environment Consultant
M/s. Vimta Labs Limited
Coimbatore / Hyderabad
www.vimta.com QCI/NABET Accredited EIA Consultancy Organization,
NABL Accredited & ISO 17025 Certified and MoEF
Recognized Laboratory
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APPENDIX – I
(See Paragraph-6)
FORM - 1
(I) Basic Information
S.
No. Item Details
1. Name of the Project/s Kamachi Sponge & Power
Corporation Ltd,
Proposed expansion of steel mill and
installation of additional captive power
plant
2. S. No. in the schedule 3(a) – Metallurgical Industries
1(d) – Thermal Power Plant
3. Proposed capacity / area / length /
tonnage to be handled / command
area / lease area / number of wells to
be drilled
Total land area = 35.81 ha (88.5 acres)
[Already obtained EC]. Copy of
Environmental Clearance is enclosed as
Annexure – II.
Products Existing
(TPA)
Proposed
(TPA)
Upon
Expansion
(TPA)
Rolled products 2,00,000 3,00,000 5,00,000
Intermediate
product –
Billets
2,05,000 3,07,500 5,12,500
Sponge iron 1,20,000 -- 1,20,000
Power Plant –
WHRB
10 MW -- 10 MW
Power plant –
CFBC
2 x 35
MW
1 x 120
MW
2 x 35 MW &
1 x 120 MW
Proposed expansion will take place within
the land available (35.81 ha, for which
EC has been obtained). No additional
land will be acquired for expansion
4. New / Expansion / Modernization
5. Existing Capacity / Area etc.
6. Category of Project i.e. ‘A’ or ‘B’
‘A’
7. Does it attract the general condition?
If yes please specify.
Yes; The project site is 3.6 km, SSE from
Tamilnadu - Andhra Pradesh Interstate
boundary
8. Does it attract the specific condition?
If yes please specify.
No
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9. Location
No. Latitude Longitude
1. 130 25’ 48.13” N 800 5’ 4.077” E
2. 130 25’ 49.772” N 800 5’ 12.678” E
3. 130 25’ 44.229” N 800 5’ 22.295” E
4. 130 25’ 40.858” N 800 5’ 23.624” E
5. 130 25’ 32.414” N 800 5’ 21.748” E
6. 130 25’ 20.295” N 800 5’ 21.826” E
7. 130 25’ 22.25” N 800 5’ 9.55” E
8. 130 25’ 18.184” N 800 5’ 20.731” E
9. 130 25’ 7.238” N 800 5’ 19.011” E
10. 130 25’ 10.287” N 800 5’ 11.896” E
11. 130 25’ 15.135” N 800 5’ 5.876” E
12. 130 25’ 20.764” N 800 5’ 5.407” E
13. 130 25’ 31.867” N 800 5’ 5.954” E
14. 130 25’ 38.044” N 800 5’ 4.312” E
Plot / Survey / Khasra Nos.
Refer Annexure – VI for corresponding
co-ordinates
78pt, 86 – 88, 90 – 93, 95, 96, 106 –
113, 116 – 119 & 123 – 125
Village Papankuppam
Tehsil Gummidipoondi
District Thiruvallur
State Tamil Nadu
10. Nearest Railway Station/Airport along
with distance in kms.
Gummidipoondi R.S. – 3.9 km, ESE
Chennai Intnl. Airport – 49.7 km, South
11. Nearest Town, city, District
Headquarters along with distance in
kms.
Gummidipoondi – 2.9 km, SE
Chennai city – 44.7 km, SSE
District HQ: Thiruvallur – 21.3 km, SW
12. Village Panchayats, Zilla Parishad,
Municipal Corporation, Local body
(complete postal addresses with
telephone nos. to be given)
Papankuppam
13. Name of the Applicant Vinod Kothari
Director
M/s. Kamachi Sponge & Power
Corporation Ltd.
14. Registered address M/s. Kamachi Sponge & Power
Corporation Ltd.
ABC Trade Centre, 3rd Floor,
39 (Old # 50), Anna Salai,
Chennai – 600 002.
Tamil Nadu
15. Address for Correspondence
Name Vinod Kothari
Designation (Owner/Partner/CEO) Director
Address ABC Trade Centre, 3rd Floor,
39 (Old # 50), Anna Salai,
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Pin Code 600 002
E-mail [email protected]
Telephone 044 – 42961100
Fax No. 044 – 42961122
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16. Details of Alternative Sites examined,
if any. Location of these sites should
be shown on a topo sheet
No alternative sites required, as the
proposed expansion will take place within
the existing premises itself
17. Interlinked Projects Nil
18. Whether separate application of
interlined project has been submitted?
No
19. If yes, date of submission Not Applicable
20. If no, reason Not Applicable
21. Whether the proposal involves
approval/clearance under: if yes,
details of the same and their status to
be given.
a) The Forest (Conservation) Act,
1980?
b) The Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972?
c) The C.R.Z notification, 1991?
No
22. Whether there is any Government
Order/ Policy relevant / relating to the
site?
Nil
23. Forest Land involved (hectares) Nil
24. Whether there is any litigation
pending against the project and/or
land in which the project is propose to
be set up?
a) Name of the Court
b) Case No.
c) Orders/directions of the Court, if
any and its relevance with the
proposed project.
Nil
(II) Activity
1. Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions,
which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use,
changes in water bodies, etc.)
Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with
approximate quantities/
rates, wherever possible)
with source of information
data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in
land use, land cover or topography
including increase in intensity of
land use (with respect to local land
use plan)
Yes The proposed plant is an
expansion / augmentation
within the existing plant
located in S.F. No. 78pt, 86 –
88, 90 – 93, 95, 96, 106 –
113, 116 – 119 & 123 – 125,
Pappankuppam Village,
Gummidipoondi Taluk,
Thiruvallur District. The land
use is Industrial. Hence, there
is no change in land use.
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Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with
approximate quantities/
rates, wherever possible)
with source of information
data
1.2 Clearance of existing land,
vegetation and building?
No No major tree felling or
clearance of buildings is
envisaged.
1.3 Creation of new land uses: No No change in the existing land
use.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g.
bore houses, soil testing?
No Soil investigation report
enclosed as Annexure – IX.
1.5 Construction works ? Yes Construction of new plant,
shop floor, building etc.,
within the existing site
1.6 Demolition Works ? No Not envisaged
1.7 Temporary sites used for
construction works or housing of
construction workers?
No About 25 temporary sheds
with mobile toilet / STP will
be provided. Separate
arrangement will be made for
supply of fuel for cooking.
Adequate arrangement will be
made for safe drinking water,
medical assistance, crèche
etc.,
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures
or earthworks including linear
structures, cut and fill or
excavations
Yes All structures including shop
floor, equipments etc will be
above ground. All foundations
will be pile foundations
except few structures with
raft / footings, wherein
excavations will be done. The
excess earth will however be
back filled or used for land
filling. Refer Annexure –
VIII for Layout plan.
1.9 Underground works including mining
or tunneling?
No No mining or tunnelling will
be carried out
1.10 Reclamation works? No Not applicable
1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing
Process?
Yes The manufacturing process
description with flow sheet is
given in Annexure – X.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or
materials?
Yes Storage facilities are planned
for Coal, Steel scrap, sponge
iron, billets and rods.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of
solid waste or liquid effluents?
Yes Please refer Annexure – XI.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of
operational workers?
No No housing facility is
proposed.
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Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with
approximate quantities/
rates, wherever possible)
with source of information
data
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during
construction of operation?
No The proposed project area is
well connected with road
network.
1.18 New road, rail, air waterborne or
other transport infrastructure
including new or altered routes and
stations, ports, airports etc.?
No The entire transportation is
by road. The plant is already
well connected by road,
approximately 3.0 km from
NH-5.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing
transport routes or infrastructure
leading to changes in traffic
movements?
No Not envisaged
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines
or pipelines?
No Not envisaged
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting,
realignment or other changes to the
hydrology of watercourses or
aquifers?
No Not envisaged
1.22 Stream crossings? None Nil
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water
from ground or surface waters?
Yes Upon Expansion about 1026
KLD of raw water will be
required, which will be
sourced from ground.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land
surface affecting drainage or run-off
No Nil
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials
for construction, operation or
decommissioning?
Yes Movement of raw material &
product by road. The entire
Work Force upon expansion of
357 employees will commute
through road.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or
decommissioning or restoration
works?
No Not envisaged
1.27 Ongoing activity during
decommissioning which could have
an impact on the environment?
No Not envisaged
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either
temporarily or permanently?
No There will be a temporary
influx of about 50 workers
during construction.
At present 257 employees
are working the existing
factory.
An additional 100
employees will be required
after the expansion activity
who will be recruited
mostly within the vicinity of
the plant.
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Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with
approximate quantities/
rates, wherever possible)
with source of information
data
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not envisaged
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic
diversity?
No Not envisaged
1.31 Any other actions? No Not envisaged
2. Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of Project (such as
land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-
renewable or in short supply).
Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with
approximate quantities/
rates, wherever possible)
with source of information
data
2.1 Land specially undeveloped or
agricultural land (ha)
Yes The proposed plant is an
expansion / augmentation
within the existing plant
located in S.F. No. 78pt, 86 –
88, 90 – 93, 95, 96, 106 –
113, 116 – 119 & 123 – 125,
Pappankuppam Village,
Gummidipoondi Taluk,
Thiruvallur District. The land
use is Industrial. Hence,
there is no change in land
use.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing
users) unit KLD
Yes About 1026 KLD of fresh
water will be required upon
expansion, which will be
sourced from borewells
Also, please refer water
balance diagram is as shown
in Annexure – XII.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Coal - 699200 TPA (upon
expansion). The list of raw
materials and its quantities
are tabulated in Annexure –
XIII.
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2.4 Construction material – stone,
aggregates, and/soil (expected
source-MT)
Yes Construction will
predominantly be of steel
structures.
Construction material such as
sand, steel, aggregates etc,
will be used. However, the
quantification of the materials
will be done during detailed
engineering stage. These
materials will be sourced
from surroundings of
Gummidipoondi.
2.5 Forests and timber
(source-MT)
No No timber use is envisaged in
the proposed project.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels
(source, competing users) Unit: fuel
(MT), energy (MW)
Yes The entire power demand will
be met from the existing &
proposed captive power plant
Fuel Existing After
expansion
Coal (TPA) 139200 699200
Furnace Oil
(KL /
Annum)
288 576
2.7 Any other natural resources (use
appropriate standard units)
No Not envisaged
3.0 Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or
materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or
raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health
Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with
approximate quantities/
rates, wherever possible)
with source of
information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials,
which are hazardous (as per MSIHC
rules) to human health or the
environment (flora, fauna, and
water supplies)
No Not envisaged
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or
affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or
water borne diseases)
No Not envisaged
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by
changing living conditions?
Yes Betterment in the socio –
economic conditions of the
areas surrounding the
proposed plant site.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who
could be affected by the project e.g.
hospital patients, children, the
elderly etc.,
No Not envisaged
3.5 Any other causes No ---
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4.0 Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or
decommissioning (MT/month)
Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with
approximate quantities/
rates, wherever possible)
with source of
information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No No spoil / over burden or
mine waste generation is
envisaged from the
proposed project.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or
commercial wastes)
Yes The domestic solid waste 36
kg/day (@357 employees x
0.1 kg/c/day) will be
composted and used as
organic manure for green
belt development.
Apart from this other waste
such as paper, plastics,
metals etc will be given to
downstream recyclers.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per hazardous
waste management rules)
Yes Oil Bearing Cotton Waste –
0.5 TPA.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Please refer Annexure –
XI.
4.5 Surplus product No Not envisaged
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from
effluent treatment
Yes STP Sludge – 0.2 TPA
Solar Residue – 0.2 TPA
(Scrubbed Liquor)
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Negligible quantity of
construction waste will be
used internally for levelling
of the site.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not envisaged
4.9 Contaminated soils or other
materials
No Not envisaged
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not envisaged
4.11 Other solid wastes No Not envisaged
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5.0 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air
(kg/hr)
Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with
approximate quantities/
rates, wherever possible)
with source of
information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil
fuels from stationary or mobile
sources
Yes Coal and Furnace oil will be
used as fuel in reheating
furnace which will generate
PM, SO2 and NOX. Please
refer Annexure – XIV for
emission details.
5.2 Emission from production processes Yes Refer Annexure – XIV for
details
5.3 Emissions from materials handling
including storage or transport
Yes Handling of Iron Ore, Coal
etc., Refer Annexure – XV.
5.4 Emissions from construction
activities including plant and
equipment
Yes Fugitive emission from
diesel operated pumps,
concrete mixers, vibrators
and excavators. However
these equipments will be
maintained properly to
ensure minimum emissions,
more-over construction
activity will be for a short
duration and contained to
the work places only.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of
materials including construction
materials, sewage and waste
Yes The roads are black
topped to prevent fugitive
emission
Coal/Iron-ore storage
area will be provided with
water sprinklers
Crusher will be provided
with Bagfilter
Truck tippler for coal
unloading
Closed conveyor for
Coal/Iron-Ore
Bagfilter at transfer point
There will be no odour
nuisance.
Windshield will be
provided for Coal/Iron Ore
Storage Area.
Greenbelt area of 12.14
has been developed and
maintained for
containment of pollutants.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not Applicable
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5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in
open air (e.g. slash materials,
construction debris)
No Not Applicable
5.8 Emissions from any other sources -- --
6.0 Generation of Noise and Vibration, and emissions of Light and Heat
Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with
approximate quantities/
rates, wherever possible)
with source of
information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g.
engines, ventilation plant, crushers
Yes During operation, melting of
scrap/sponge iron will result
in heat locally around the
furnaces, wherein coolers
will be provided for the
workers around the furnace.
Otherwise there are no other
sources of heat in the plant
operation. Noise will also be
generated in the operation of
I.D. Fan for dust extraction,
Turbine/ Boiler of the power
plant and all the noise
generated will be as per
stipulations of the OSHA
standards.
Noise will be generated from
material handling area, billet
cutting area, mill rollers and
blowers, which will be
maintained within the
permissible limits.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes
6.3 From construction or demolition
Yes During construction,
operation of construction
equipments will result in
intermittent noise. Noise
generation will be in the
range of 70-85 dB (A).
6.4 From blasting or piling No Not envisaged
6.5 From construction or operational
traffic
Yes Noise will be generated due
to movement of trucks
carrying raw materials/
products during construction
as well as operation.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes The pumps & cooling tower
of cooling systems will
generate marginal noise.
6.7 From any other sources No Not envisaged.
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7.0 Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into
the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters
or the sea
Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with
approximate quantities/
rates, wherever possible)
with source of
information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or
spillage of hazardous materials
No No hazardous materials used
or generated.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other
effluents to water or the land
(expected mode and place of
discharge)
No The domestic sewage will be
treated in the existing 25 KL
capacity STP and used for
greenbelt development
within the plant premises.
There are no trade effluent
except the cooling tower
blow down and boiler blow
down. In the existing plant
the quantity of blowdown is
895 KLD and upon
expansion this will be 1373
KLD. The existing blowdown
is taken to the 2-
consecutive Cooling Ponds,
and then to Guard Pond.
From Guard Pond the water
will be used for green belt.
R.O. Plant is proposed and
hence the daily requirement
of fresh water will be
reduced to 1026 KLD. About
1041 KLD of waste water will
be recycled. The Treated
water will be reused for
process and partly
discharged on land for green
belt development. Refer
Water balance enclosed as
Annexure – XII.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted
to air into the land or into water
Yes Flue gas from the electric
induction furnace is provided
with bag filter/scrubber. The
ground level concentration
will be within permissible
levels.
7.4 From any other sources No Not envisaged
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up
of pollutants in the environment
from these sources?
No --
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Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the project, which could
affect human health or the environment
Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with
approximate quantities/
rates, wherever possible)
with source of
information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc
from storage, handling, use or
production of hazardous substances
No Only possibility is spillage of
molten metal from the ladle
during carrying hot molten
metal for making billets.
Adequate measures have
been built though it is a very
rare occurrence.
Moreover workers will be
trained towards safe
handling of the molten
metal.
8.2 From any other causes No Not envisaged
8.3 Could the project be affected by
natural disasters causing
environmental damage (e.g. floods,
earthquakes, landslides, could burst
etc)?
No The proposed project site
falls in Zone – III as per IS-
1893 (Part-I): 2002. Also,
the site does not fall under
flood prone or landslide
prone areas. Hence, no risk
due to natural hazards is
envisaged.
8.0 Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development)
which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative
impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality
Sr.
No.
Information/Checklist
Confirmation
Yes/No Details thereof (with
approximate quantities/
rates, wherever possible)
with source of
information data
9.1 Lead to development of supporting,
facilities, ancillary development or
development stimulated by the
project which could have impact on
the environment e.g.:
Yes
Supporting infrastructure (roads,
power supply, waste or waste water
treatment, etc)
Yes Basic infrastructure will be
developed in the vicinity.
Indirect employment will
result growth in Logistics.
The proposed expansion will
result in additional growth
of ancillary industries.
Housing development No Not envisaged
Extractive industries No Not envisaged
Supply industries No Not envisaged
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Other No The proposed expansion will
result in additional growth
of ancillary industries.
9.2 Lead to after use of the site, which
could have an impact on the
environment
No No major impacts are
envisaged
9.3 Set a precedent for later
developments
No Experience in good
environment management
system including proper
maintenance and upkeep of
pollution control equipments
to maintain emission within
standards, use of slag in
downstream industries,
maintaining extensive green
belt, and good
housekeeping shall all
accrue rich precedents for
future developments.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to
proximity to other existing or
planned projects with similar effects
No The plant is located in
Gummidipoondi; however
the baseline status does
indicate the ambient levels
of various environmental
attributes are far within
permissible norms.
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
Sr.
No.
Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance
(within 15 km)
Proposed project
location boundary
1 Areas protected under
international conventions,
national or local legislation for
their ecological, landscape,
cultural or other related value
Pulicat Lake
Thervoy R.F.
9.2 km, NNE
7.6 km, SW
2 Areas which are important or
sensitive of ecological reasons
– wetlands, water courses or
other water bodies, coastal
zone, biospheres, mountains,
forests
Pulicat Lake
Araniyar River
Chittoornatham
pond
Poovalambedu
pond
Pallavada lake
Puliyur forest
Periyapuliyur
forest
Thervoy R.F.
Siruvada forest
Palem forest
9.2 km, NNE
7.0 km, South
3.4 km, West
5.3 km, SW
8.5 km, NW
4.5 km, SW
5.9 km, SW
7.6 km, SW
9.4 km, WSW
14.1 km, WNW
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Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance
(within 15 km)
Proposed project
location boundary
3 Areas used by protected,
important or sensitive species
of flora or fauna for breeding,
nesting, foraging, resting,
over wintering, migration
Pulicat Lake 9.2 km, NNE
4 Inland, coastal, marine or
underground waters
Pulicat Lake
Araniyar River
Chittoornatham
pond
Poovalambedu
pond
Pallavada lake
9.2 km, NNE
7.0 km, South
3.4 km, West
5.3 km, SW
8.5 km, NW
5 State, national boundaries Tamil Nadu-
Andhra Pradesh
border
3.6 km, NNW
6 Routes or facilities used by
the public for access to
recreation or other tourist,
pilgrim areas
--- Nil within 15-Km radius
7 Defence installations --- Nil within 15-Km radius
8 Densely populated or built-up
area
Gummidipoondi 2.9 km, SE
9 Areas occupied by sensitive
man made land uses
(hospitals, schools, places of
worship, community facilities)
Gummidipoondi 2.9 km, SE
10 Areas containing important,
high quality or scarce
resources (ground water
resource, surface resources,
forestry, agriculture, fisheries,
tourism, minerals)
Pulicat Lake
Araniyar River
Chittoornatham
pond
Poovalambedu
pond
Pallavada lake
Puliyur forest
Periyapuliyur
forest
Thervoy R.F.
Siruvada forest
Palem forest
9.2 km, NNE
7.0 km, South
3.4 km, West
5.3 km, SW
8.5 km, NW
4.5 km, SW
5.9 km, SW
7.6 km, SW
9.4 km, WSW
14.1 km, WNW
11 Areas already subjected to
pollution or environmental
damage. (those where
existing legal environmental
standards are exceeded)
--- Nil in 15-km radius
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Sr.
No.
Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance
(within 15 km)
Proposed project
location boundary
12 Areas susceptible to natural
hazard which could cause the
project to present
environmental problems
(earthquakes, subsidence,
landslides, erosion, flooding or
extreme or adverse climatic
conditions)
--- Seismically, this area is
categorized under
Zone-II as per IS-1893
(Part-1)-2002.
(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA Studies
The components of the EIA study will include:
Determination of baseline data using primary data generation and secondary data
available from various government published reports on air, meteorology, water,
soil, flora & fauna, socio-economics, infrastructure, sensitive areas (forests,
archaeological, historical etc);
Detailed description of all elements of the project activities during the construction
and operational phases. The elements to be analyzed will include the infrastructures
of the project including drainage features, roads, waste collection, disposal and
management and utility requirements;
Identifying the sources of pollution and assessing the impacts on the environment
due to proposed project;
Preparation of EIA and EMP documents with recommendations on preventive and
mitigative measures for limiting the impact on environment to the desired level
during various stages of project. Development of a suitable post study-monitoring
program to comply with various environmental regulations will also to be done; and
Risk Assessment (RA) and Disaster Management Plan (DMP) describing the probable
risks and preventive & precautionary measures to be followed in the event of
emergency situations such as accidents, fire etc.
BASELINE ENVIRONMENTAL DATA GENERATION
S. No. Attributes Scope of Work
1. Ambient Air
Quality
The baseline air quality will be monitored at 8 Locations twice a
week for 13 weeks for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, CO, Pb, As, Ni, NH3, C6H6, B(a)P, O3 & Hg
AAQ monitoring locations were selected as per guidelines specified in GSR 176 (E) notification (selection of AAQ sites).
Design of ambient air quality sampling network with regard to topography, population, sensitive locations, emission sources, background concentrations and possible impact zones, through application of screening air quality models for assessing air quality prior to start of baseline study.
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S. No. Attributes Scope of Work
2. Meteorological data
1 Location - 90 days Micrometeorological survey will be carried out at project site for 3 months. Data will be generated for temperature, Wind speed, Wind direction and R.H (min & max), rain fall. This will be further supported by the meteorological data for the
area of interest collected from nearest IMD Station and Trend analysis of micrometeorological data generated at the site.
3. Water Quality 8 groundwater samples will be collected and analysed covering 10-km radius area during the study period.
The samples will be analyzed as per IS-10500 and EPA Act as applicable.
4. Soil Quality 6 soil samples will be collected from three different levels up to a
depth of 90-cm and will be analyzed for the parameters such as grain size, pH, salinity, electrical conductivity, organic carbon, NPK, TDS, Na, Mg, Ca, Cl-, F- etc.
5. Noise Levels Noise monitoring will be carried at 10 locations by using Integrated noise meter on hourly observations for 24 hours at each location. The observed data will be compiled and statistical analysis will be done for L10, L50, L90, Leq, Lday, Lnight and Ldn.
6. Land use Land use as per the district census handbooks will be analysed to identify the present land use within the 10-km radius area. Various land use classifications will be computed.
7. Geology and Hydro-geological
aspects
These aspects will be covered for the study area based on the secondary data on groundwater resources and availability.
8. Ecological Studies
(Terrestrial and Aquatic)
Primary as well as secondary data will be collected for Flora and fauna of the study area. The survey will also include assessment of
the species diversity, density, abundance etc in the study area and formulation of ecological indices, assessment of likely changes on
flora and fauna due to the project related activities, suggestions for conservation and protection of flora and fauna in the study area.
9. Socio-Economic aspects
Socio-economic and health aspects will be covered for the project area based on the Census documents and NIC database. Local and District administration will also be contacted for collecting the
required data. No primary studies will be carried out under this aspect.
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IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCES OF POLLUTION
Data Generation
This includes the following:
o Identifying the sources of pollution of air, water, land and noise;
o Quantifying the emissions from the pollution generating sources; and
o Quantification of solid wastes and likely disposal methods will be suggested.
Sources of Pollution
o The likely sources of air and water pollution will be identified and quantified;
o The proposed pollution control measures envisaged in project area for fugitive dust,
noise pollution and other environmental effects of each project activities will be
assessed for their adequacy;
o The present and proposed changes in land use pattern will be identified; and
o Suitable green belt development plan will be prepared.
Based on various project activities, the likely impact on the environment attributes in
project area will be identified by:
o Estimating the air pollution levels for PM, SO2 and NOx in the study area during
construction and operational activities;
o Estimating the source emissions for each project specific pollutants;
o Predicting the noise dispersions for all the noise generating sources;
o Predicting the impact of wastewater discharges;
o Determining the impact of construction activities (movement of construction
material); and
o Studying the short-term and long-term effects on sensitive targets like endangered
species, crops and historically/archaeologically important sites (if any).
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
The proposed project may have some impacts on the environment. The parameters
likely to be affected are air quality, water quality, soil quality and noise levels etc on
account of gaseous emissions, liquid effluent discharges, resultant particulates,
generation of solid wastes etc will be discussed.
The baseline data generated from the above studies will be analyzed and will be
compared with applicable standards prescribed by the CPCB. By this means, the impact
whether positive or negative will be assessed and the environmental attributes
requiring special attention for mitigating the negative impact, if any, will be identified.
Also the areas, which fulfil the prescribed environmental norms and not requiring
further improvements, will be specified. Both short-term and long term impacts
particularly on sensitive targets such as habitat of endangered species of wildlife or
mines, crops, historically / culturally important sites / monuments, centres with
concentrated population in the study area will be established. Impact of the stack
emissions on terrestrial flora will be scientifically documented based upon species
composition of the area and their air pollution tolerance levels.
The impacts of project on various components of environment and the possible
mitigation measures for mitigating the negative impacts were described in the following
sections.
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Impact on Land Use
Impact Assessment
The land use impacts due to proposed project will be identified in terms of local land
use planning efforts. The change in land use pattern of project site will also be
identified. This includes visual impact, impact on forest, impact due to industrial growth
and growth due to socio-economic factors.
Mitigation Measures
The mitigation measures will be addressed towards restoration of land disturbed by the
proposed project activities to the extent possible.
Impact on Water Use
Impact Assessment
The impacts of the proposed project due to water usage and wastewater discharges will
be addressed covering the following:
o Groundwater quality degradation due to likely solid waste disposal and wastewater
disposal;
o Agricultural productivity;
o Habitat conditions; and
o Recreation resources and aesthetics.
Mitigation Measures
The mitigation measures will be addressed ensuring the present and anticipated future
water requirements for various purposes. The measures also address the need to
maintain or improve the existing Class of Water (as per IS: 2296) to ensure that the
current / proposed uses are not impaired due to deterioration of the water quality.
Impact on Water Quality
Impact Assessment
The assessment of potential impacts of the project will be carried out with respect to:
i. Ground water quality degradation;
ii. Surface and river water quality degradation;
iii. Agricultural productivity;
iv. Habitat conditions; and
v. Recreation resources and aesthetics.
Mitigation Measures
Considering the dependence of the people in the area on surface or ground water as
sources for drinking purposes, the prevailing quality and extent of contamination due to
the proposed project activities, the mitigation measures will include and the treatment
required for meeting the effluent discharge standards specified under the Environment
Protection Rules and SPCB will be addressed. The disposal arrangements will be
conceptually indicated.
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Impact on Demography and Socio-Economics
Impact Assessment
On the basis of the compiled information and the proposed employment and other
benefits to the people of the study area as well as others, the likely socio-economic
impacts of proposed project in post project scenarios for demography, facilities and
services, agricultural sector, civic infrastructure and basic amenities, industrial sector,
economic status and health status of people, etc will be assessed.
Mitigation Measures
Strategies to mitigate the negative impacts of the project will be developed for areas
where negative impacts are projected to occur. The potential actions considered will
include both policy and planning actions. The roles of different bodies in mitigation
measures will be identified.
Impact on Soil
Impact Assessment
Impacts on soil characteristics include destruction of soil profile, changes in soil
productivity, increased erosion and subsequent loss of agricultural soils and land use
changes. The impact assessment includes an analysis of susceptibility of the area to
loss of agricultural production, change in crop pattern etc. Details on solid wastes from
the proposed activity will be estimated. Impact assessment of disposal of solid waste
will be addressed to the effect on human settlement, vegetation, ground water
contamination etc.
Mitigation Measures
Based on analysis of soil data, mitigation measures will be proposed which will avoid,
minimize or compensate for significant adverse impact on soil characteristics.
Impact on Ambient air Quality
Impact Assessment
A computer based internationally recognized mathematical air quality model (ISCST3)
suitable for the region will be used to predict the concentration of SO2, NOX & PM due to
the operation of the proposed activities. The results will be presented for short-term
(24-hourly) concentrations in and around the project site. The dispersion model results
will be included in the report using isopleths or other graphical methods, over laying a
land use map of the surrounding area. The predicted air quality results will be
compared with existing regulations.
Mitigation Measures
Potential mitigation measures include the control measures at the source level and
providing adequate stack heights. The measures to control the fugitive dust emissions
such green belt development and sprinkling will be suggested.
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Impact on Noise
Impact Assessment
Sources of noise and its impact on the environment will be addressed. The noise level
at varying distances for multi-sources will be predicted using Noise model. A
comparison of measured noise (Leq) at monitoring locations to that of predicted noise
levels (Leq) will be made and mitigatory measures will be recommended to conform to
regulatory ambient air noise standards.
Baseline noise levels in different zones like industrial, residential and sensitive areas
like hospitals, wildlife habitation, etc., will be monitored. The potential noise level
exposure will be determined and evaluate for acceptable limits of exposure.
Mitigation Measures
The potential mitigation measures will be addressed to reduce noise levels by control at
source, provision of greenery to absorb noise during its propagation, isolation of high
noise generating sources, use of protective measures especially in high noise areas.
Impact on Ecology
Impacts on aquatic species especially during dry season will be assessed particularly
those which are endangered. The parameters, which are of concern, are TSS, TDS,
heavy metals, oil and grease, pH and temperature. The assessment will also include
impacts of chlorinated organic chemicals. The impact of site preparation activities
involving site clearing, excavation, earth moving, dewatering or impounding water
bodies and developing burrow and fill areas will be assessed. Recommendations will be
made to mitigate such adverse impacts as soil erosion and habitat loss. In addition,
impact of fugitive and stack emissions will be assessed on the surrounding species of
economic/genetic/biological importance.
ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT PLAN
A Rapid EIA Report based on three months field data generation will be prepared for
the purpose of getting clearance from MoEF. EIA/EMP will be prepared based on one
season data. The Environment Management Plan (EMP) will include all the mitigatory
measures proposed under each significant environmental attribute. Further, a suitable
green belt development plan for the project site will be included in the EMP report.
POST STUDY MONITORING PLAN
The Post Project Monitoring (PPM) plan will be prepared considering the following:
i. The proposed pollution control measures for air, wastewater and solid waste
(hazardous/non-hazardous) disposal;
ii. Waste minimization, wastewater management, waste reuse and resource recovery,
waste segregation to make the treatment and disposal cost-effective;
iii. The monitoring requirements for ensuring the statutory as well as process data is
collected; and
iv. The organizational/institutional set-up required for effective environment
management plan implementation and post-project monitoring will be suggested
along with the budgetary requirements.
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DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN AND OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
A Disaster Management Plan (DMP) for dealing emergency situation arising due to fire,
explosion, leakages of hazardous substances etc in the project will be prepared. The
plans include storage, handling, transportation etc for the hazardous materials to be
used in the proposed project.
Occupational risk involved during construction and operation of the project will be
assessed and necessary safety and protective measures were spelt out. The DMP
include both onsite and offsite emergency preparedness plans.
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I hereby given undertaking that the data and information given in the application
and enclosures are true to the best of my knowledge ad belief and I am aware
that if any part of the data and information submitted is found to be false or
misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance give, if any to
the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.
Date :
Place : Chennai
Vinod Kothari
Director
M/s. Kamachi Sponge & Power Corporation Ltd.
ABC Trade Centre, 3rd Floor,
39 (Old # 50), Anna Salai,
Chennai – 600 002.
Tamil Nadu
NOTE:
1. The project involving clearance under Coastal Regulation Zone Notification,
1991 shall submit with the application a C.R.Z. map duly demarcated by one
of the authorized agencies, showing the project activities, w.r.t. C.R.Z (at the
stage of TOR) and the recommendations of the State Coastal Zone
Management Authority (at the stage of EC). Simultaneous action shall also be
taken to obtain the requisite clearance under the provisions of the C.R.Z
Notification, 1991 for the activities to be located in the CRZ.
2. The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries,
Biosphere Reserve, Migratory Corridors of wild Animals, the project proponent
small submit the duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing there
features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments
of the Chief Wildlife Warden thereon (at the stage of EC).
3. All correspondence with the Ministry of Environment & Forests including
submission of application for TOR/Environmental Clearance, subsequent
clarifications, as may be required from time to time, participation in the EAC
Meeting on behalf of the project proponent shall be made by the authorized
signatory only. The authorized signatory should also submit a document in
support of his claim of being an authorized signatory for the specific project.