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Environmental Impact Assessment study report for Installation of new proposed 3 x 600 MT capacity

(horizontal mounded bullet) LPG bottling plant by IOCL at Plot no: 6A, SIDCUL Industrial Area, Sector – 01, SIDCUL, Sitarganj, District Udham Singh Nagar,

Uttarakhand.

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Environmental Impact Assessment study report for Installation of 3 x 600 MT capacity (horizontal mounded bullet ) at LPG bottling plant at IOCL, Plot no: 6A, SIDCUL Industrial Area, Sector – 01, SIDCUL, Sitarganj, District Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.

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Table of content

1. Background ....................................................................................................................... 11

Need of Installation of LPG Bottling Plant at Sitarganj. .............................................................. 11

2. Project Description ............................................................................................................ 12

3 Description of Environment ............................................................................................... 14

CHAPTER 1 ..................................................................................................................................... 33

INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 33

1.1 Background ....................................................................................................................... 33

1.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE ........................................................................ 34

1.3 Need of EIA ...................................................................................................................... 35

1.4 Terms of Reference (TOR) ............................................................................................... 35

1.5 Approach Methodology ..................................................................................................... 35

1.6 Environmental Settings ..................................................................................................... 36

1.6.1 Location Details of the Site ........................................................................................... 37

1.6.2 Accessibility to Plant Site ............................................................................................... 37

1.7 EIA Report Presentation ................................................................................................... 40

Chapter 2: Description of the Project ............................................................................................. 40

CHAPTER 2: .................................................................................................................................... 42

PROJECT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................... 42

2.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 42

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE ............................................................. 42

2.3 Project Location ................................................................................................................ 43

2.4 Proposed LPG Storage Capacity ..................................................................................... 46

2.5 Earthquake Resistant Measures for LPG Storage Bullets ................................................ 46

2.6 Access to the LPG Plant ................................................................................................... 46

2.7 LPG Storage & Filling Process Description ....................................................................... 47

2.7.2 Facility Description ............................................................................................................ 48

2.7.3 Filling of Cylinders ......................................................................................................... 48

2.7.4 Filled Cylinder Storage Shed ......................................................................................... 49

2.7.5 Checking of Weight and Leak Testing ........................................................................... 49

2.7.6 Air Removal from New And Repaired Cylinders and LPG Vapor Filling -

Purging Unit ................................................................................................................................ 49



2.7.7 Evacuation of Overfilled Cylinders ................................................................................. 49

2.7.8 Storage of Filled Cylinders & Transportation ................................................................. 50

2.8 Dispatch ............................................................................................................................ 50

2.9 LPG Pumps, Compressor Shed and Air Drying Unit ......................................................... 50

2.10 Fire Fighting Facilities .................................................................................................... 50

2.11 Tank Lorry Unloading Bay ............................................................................................. 51

2.12 Safe Distance and Inter-distances ................................................................................. 51

2.13 Land-use of LPG Bottling Plant ..................................................................................... 51

2.14 Power Requirement ....................................................................................................... 52

2.15 Truck Parking Area ........................................................................................................ 53

2.16 Gas Monitoring System ................................................................................................. 53

2.17 Plant Security System.................................................................................................... 53

2.18 Communication System ................................................................................................. 53

2.19 Process Parameters & Design Basis ............................................................................. 53

2.20 Safety Philosophy .......................................................................................................... 54

2.20.1 LPG Installations - Codes & Standards .................................................................... 54

2.20.2 Mounded Storage for LPG ............................................................................................. 54

I. DESCRIPTION OF MOUNDED BULLETS. ......................................................................... 54

II. SAFETY ASPECTS FOR SETTING UP MOUNDED BULLETS ......................................... 55

2.21 Earthquake Resistant Measures for LPG Storage Vessels ........................................... 55

2.22 Geotechnical Investigation for Safe Bearing Capacity Mounded Storage

Bullet tank ................................................................................................................................... 56

2.23 Project Cost ................................................................................................................... 56

2.24 Water Requirement and Waste Water Generation ........................................................ 56

2.25 Solid Wastes and Hazardous Wastes ........................................................................... 56

2.26.2 Hazardous Waste Generation ................................................................................. 57

2.26 Air Pollution Sources ..................................................................................................... 57

2.28 man power .......................................................................................................................... 58

2.29 Noise Generation and its Management ......................................................................... 58

CHAPTER 3: .................................................................................................................................. 59

DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT ............................................................................................. 59

3.1 Introduction ....................................................................................................................... 59

3.2 LOCATION ....................................................................................................................... 59

3.3 Sensitive Zones ................................................................................................................ 60



3.4 Topography ....................................................................................................................... 61

3.5 GEOMORPHOLOGY AND SOIL TYPE ............................................................................ 61

3.6 GEOLOGY .......................................................................................................................... 62

3.7 HYDROGEOLOGY.............................................................................................................. 63

3.8 Ground Water (Tarai Region) ............................................................................................... 65

3.9 DRAINAGE PATTERN ......................................................................................................... 66

3.10 Minerals .............................................................................................................................. 66

3.11 Climate .............................................................................................................................. 67

3.11.1 RAINFALL ...................................................................................................................... 67

3.11.2 RELATIVE HUMIDITY ..................................................................................................... 67

3.11.3 WIND DIRECTION ......................................................................................................... 67

3.11.4 WIND SPEED ................................................................................................................. 67

3.12 Soil Sampling and Analysis ................................................................................................ 69

3.13 Water Resources And Water Quality ................................................................................. 70

3.13.1 Surface Water Resources ............................................................................................... 71

3.13.2 Water Sampling Locations ............................................................................................. 71

3.13.3 Characteristics of Ground Water Samples ...................................................................... 72

3.13.4 Characteristics of Surface Water Samples ...................................................................... 77

3.14 Ambient Air Quality ........................................................................................................... 78

3.14.1 Introduction............................................................................................................. 78

3.14.2 Methodology of Monitoring and Analysis .................................................................. 78

3.14.3 Sampling and Analytical Techniques .............................................................................. 78

3.14.4 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations ...................................................................... 79

3.14.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards ........................................................................ 80

3.14.6 Results of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring ..................................................................... 80

3.14.7 Ambient Air Quality Standards ..................................................................................... 80

3.14.8 Results.......................................................................................................................... 81

3.15 Observations ..................................................................................................................... 90

3.16 Ambient Noise Levels .................................................................................................... 90

3.16.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 90

3.16.2 Methodology ........................................................................................................... 90

3.16.3 Equivalent Sound Pressure Level (Leq) .................................................................. 90

3.17 Land Use Pattern............................................................................................................. 91

3.17.1 Land Use Pattern by Revenue Records .................................................................. 91



3.18 Flora Found in the study area ............................................................................................ 92

3.18.1 Biological environment: ................................................................................................ 92

3.18.2 Wildlife in the Study Area ............................................................................................. 95

3.18.3 Rare or Endangered Species ....................................................................................... 96

3.19 Socio-economic Environment ........................................................................................ 96

3.19.1 Reconnaissance .......................................................................................................... 97

3.19.2 Baseline status............................................................................................................ 98

3.19.3 Infrastructure Resources: ...................................................................................... 100

3.19.4: Economic Attributes: ................................................................................................. 101

3.19.5: Health Status ........................................................................................................ 102

3.19.6: Cultural and Aesthetic Attributes ........................................................................... 103

3.20: Sampling Methodology ............................................................................................. 103

3.20.1: Data Collection Method ............................................................................................. 103

3.20.2: Field Survey and Observations ................................................................................. 103

3.20.3: Interview Method ....................................................................................................... 103

3.20.4 Observations during Socio-economic Survey ........................................................... 104

3.21: Awareness and Opinion of People about the Project ................................................... 105

3.22: Quality of Life: .............................................................................................................. 105

CHAPTER 4: ................................................................................................................................ 108

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES .............................. 108

4.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 108

4.2 Physical Environment ..................................................................................................... 108

4.2.1 Soil .............................................................................................................................. 108

4.2.2 Water Quality ............................................................................................................... 109

4.2.3 Climatology and Meteorology ...................................................................................... 109

4.2.4 Air Quality .................................................................................................................... 109

4.2.5 Noise ............................................................................................................................... 110

4.3 Demographic, Land Use And Socio-economic Environment .......................................... 113

4.3.1 Demographic ............................................................................................................ 113

4.3.2 Land Use .................................................................................................................. 113

4.3.3 Socio-economic impacts .......................................................................................... 113

4.3.4 Sustainable Development And Environmental Protection ........................................ 113

Chapter 5: .................................................................................................................................... 115

Analysis of Alternatives ................................................................................................................ 115



5.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 115

5.2 Alternative Technology ................................................................................................... 115

5.3 Alternative Site ................................................................................................................ 115

5.4 Alternatives For LPG Storage And Filling Facilities ........................................................ 116

5.5 Alternative For Risk Reduction For LPG ......................................................................... 116

Chapter 6: .................................................................................................................................... 118

Environmental Monitoring Plan .................................................................................................... 118

6.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 118

6.2 Environmental Monitoring Schedules.............................................................................. 119

6.2.1 Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring ...................................................................... 119

6.2.2 Water Quality Monitoring .......................................................................................... 119

6.2.3 Noise Levels Monitoring ........................................................................................... 119

6.3 Environmental Monitoring Plan ....................................................................................... 120

6.4 Health, Safety & Environmental Management Cell ......................................................... 123

6.6 Statutory Returns and Compliance Reports ...................................................................... 123

Chapter 7 ..................................................................................................................................... 124

Risk Analysis ................................................................................................................................ 124

7.1 Scope of risk analysis study includes the following: ........................................................... 124

7.2 PROPERTIES OF LPG ...................................................................................................... 125

7.2.1 Physical and Chemical properties ............................................................................... 125

7.3 PRELIMINARY HAZARD ANALYSIS ............................................................................. 126

7.4 HAZARDS OF LPG SPILLAGE/ESCAPE FROM CONTAINMENT .................................... 129

7.4.1 General ........................................................................................................................ 129

7.4.2 Jet fire .......................................................................................................................... 129

7.4.3 Pool Fire ...................................................................................................................... 129

7.4.4 Vapour Cloud Explosion (VCE) .................................................................................... 129

7.4.5 Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE) .................................................... 130

7.5 RISK ANALYSIS ................................................................................................................ 130

7.5.1 Quantitative Risk Analysis ........................................................................................... 130

7.5.2 Modes of Failure .......................................................................................................... 130

7.5.3 Damage Criteria ........................................................................................................... 131

7.5.3 (I) CATASTROPHIC RUPTURE .................................................................................. 131

(i) Radiation Heat intensity due to catastrophic failure of LPG bullet .................................... 131

7.6 LEAKAGES ........................................................................................................................ 134



Jet Fire .................................................................................................................................. 134

7.7 Disaster Management ....................................................................................................... 134

7.7.1 HAZARD CONTROL AND EMERGENCY SHUT - DOWN ......................................... 135

7.7.2 EMERGENCY ACTION ............................................................................................... 136

7.7.3 DECLARATION OF CESSATION OF EMERGENCY ................................................. 138

7.7.4 PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING PLANT MODIFICATIONS ............................. 140

7.7.5 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE, HANDLING & TRANSPORTATION ............... 143

7.7.6 VISUALIZATION OF MCA SCENARIOS, HAZARD QUANTIFICATION

AND ASSESSMENT OF THE CONSEQUENCES ............................................................... 143

7.8 OFF SITE DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN .................................................................. 144

7.8.1 Introduction .................................................................................................................. 144

7.8.2 Before Crisis ................................................................................................................ 145

7.8.3 During Crisis ................................................................................................................ 146

7.8.4 After Crisis .................................................................................................................. 147

7.8.5 Training rehearsal and records .................................................................................... 148

CHAPTER 8 ................................................................................................................................. 151

PROJECT BENEFITS .................................................................................................................. 151

8.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 151

8.2 Direct Benefits ................................................................................................................ 151

8.3 Improvement in the Social Infrastructure ........................................................................ 151

8.4 Employment Potential ..................................................................................................... 151

8.5 Reduction of Emissions .................................................................................................. 152

8.6 Other Tangible Benefits .................................................................................................. 152

9.1 Introduction ..................................................................................................................... 153

9.2 Physical Environment ..................................................................................................... 153

9.2.1. Soil ........................................................................................................................... 153

9.2.2 Water Quality............................................................................................................ 153

9.2.3 Meteorology.............................................................................................................. 154

9.2.4 Air Environment ........................................................................................................ 154

9.2.5 Solid Waste Management ........................................................................................ 155

9.2.6 Noise ........................................................................................................................ 155

9.3 Green Belt ....................................................................................................................... 155

9.3.1 Terrestrial Ecology ................................................................................................... 155

9.3.2 Green Belt Development .......................................................................................... 156



9.4 Socio-economic Environment ......................................................................................... 156

9.5 Rain Water Harvesting .................................................................................................... 156

9.6 Environmental Management Cell .................................................................................... 156

9.7 Environmental Training ................................................................................................... 156

9.8 Reporting And Monitoring System .................................................................................. 157

9.9 Budgets For Implementation of EMP And Monitoring Plan ............................................. 157

9.10 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) ........................................................................ 158

ABC Techno Labs India Private LIMITED ................................................................................ 159

10.3 Sectors Accredited by National Board of Education & Training (NABET) ......................... 160

10.4 Team Members included in the project are mentioned below: ........................................ 161



List of Figures Figure: 1.1: Project Location Image 37 Figure 1.2: 10 KM and 5KM Radius marked study area around selected project location shown on Google earth satellite image. ................................................................................................................ 39 Figure 2.1: Location selected for new proposed IOCL Sitarganj LPG Bottling Plant marked on Google Satellite Image ...................................................................................................................................... 44 Figure 2.2: Layout of proposed 3 x 600 MT LPG Plant by IOCL at Sitarganj ......................................... 45 Figure 2.3: Process flow diagram .......................................................................................................... 47 Figure 2.4 : Water Balance Chart .......................................................................................................... 56 Figure 3.1: Topographic sheet of study Area (The star denotes the project location ) ........................ 61

Figure 3.2: Geological map of District Udham Singh Nagar .................................................................. 63

Figure3.3: Hydro Geomorphological Map of Udham Singh Nagar District ........................................... 64

Figure3.4: HydrogeoLogical Map of Udham Singh Nagar District ........................................................ 64

Figure 3.6 : Drainage Pattern Map of Udham Singh Nagar District ...................................................... 66

Figure 3.9: Surface Water & Ground Water Quality sampling locations at Sitarganj. .......................... 72

Figure 3.7: Wind Rose diagram of the proposed site (January 2017 to March 2017) ......................... 68

Figure 3.8 : Sampling locations of Soil Quality Monitoring for Sitarganj. ............................................. 69

Figure 3.5: Pre Monsoon & Post Monsoon ground water levels Map of Udham Singh Nagar District 65

Figure 3.10: Graph of Demographic Structure .................................................................................... 106

Figure 3.10 : AAQ sampling locations for Sitarganj marked on satellite image. ................................... 79

Figure 4.1: Attenuation of Noise Level During Operation Phase ........................................................ 112

Figure 7.1: Possible LPG release scenario. .......................................................................................... 128

Fig 7.2: Heat radiation with respect to downwind distance ............................................................... 132

Table 7.1: Radiation Vs Distance (Lethality Level) ............................................................................. 132

Fig 7.3: Flash Fire Envelope- Catastrophic rupture ............................................................................. 132

Fig 7.2 Effect of Flash Fire Envelope- Catastrophic rupture in site area: ............................................ 133

Fig 7.4: Early Explosion Overpressure Vs Distance ............................................................................. 133

Fig 7.5: Radiation vs Distance for jet fire – Leak ................................................................................. 134

List of Tables

Table: 2.1: Estimated Demand of LPG Supply from 2016-32 for Uttarakhand .................................... 42

Table 2.2: Details of Proposed LPG Storage Bullet tanks with Capacities ............................................ 46

Table 2.3: Traffic Increase Due to Sitarganj LPG Plant .......................................................................... 46

Table 2.5: Fire Fighting Utilities Details ................................................................................................ 51

Table 2.7: Dimensions of Facility Available at IOCL Sitarganj LPG Plant ............................................... 52

Table 2.8: Power Requirement of proposed plant ............................................................................... 53



Table 2.10: Air Pollution Sources, Fuel Consumption and Stack Height Details ................................... 57

Table 3.2: Geological details of district Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand ......................................... 62

Table3.3 : Soil Sampling Locations in the Study Area ........................................................................... 69

Table 3.4: Soil Characteristics in the Study Area................................................................................... 70

Table 3.5 : Surface Water & Ground Water Sampling Locations in the Study Area ............................. 72

Table 3.6: Indian Standard Specification for Drinking Water ............................................................... 72

Table 3.7: Ground Water Quality in the Study Area ............................................................................. 75

Table 3.8: Analysis Results of Surface water samples. ......................................................................... 76

Table 3.9: Techniques Used For Ambient Air Quality Monitoring ........................................................ 79

Table 3.10 : AAQ sampling locations for Sitarganj. ............................................................................... 80

Table 3.11: National Ambient Air Quality Standards ............................................................................ 80

Table 3.12 : Ambient Air Quality at Project Site (AAQM 1) .................................................................. 82

Table 3.13 : Ambient Air Quality at Sisona ( AAQM 2).......................................................................... 83

Table 3.14 : Ambient Air Quality at Ranshali (AAQM3) ........................................................................ 84

Table 3.15: Ambient Air Quality at Lamba Khera (AAQM4).................................................................. 85

Table 3.16 : Ambient Air Quality at Magarsara (AAQM5) .................................................................... 86

Table 3.17 : Ambient Air Quality at Mirabara Rana (AAQ6) ................................................................ 87

Table 3.18 : Ambient Air Quality at Dev Nagar (AAQ7) ....................................................................... 88

Table 3.19 : Ambient Air Quality at Bawanpuri (AAQ8) ........................................................................ 89

Table 3.22 - Land Use pattern details of the SIDCUL, Sitarganj area .................................................... 92

Table3.23: List of Trees, Shrubs, Climbers found in the Study Area ..................................................... 93

Table 3.24 : Demographic Structure of Each Village in the Study Area ................................................ 98

Table 3.25: Summary of Demographic Structure in Study Area ........................................................... 99

Table 3.26: Main Worker Employment Pattern ................................................................................. 101

Table 3.20: Ambient Standards in Respect of Noise ............................................................................. 91

Table 3.21 - Day and Night Time Leq in the Area ................................................................................. 91

Table 4.1: Anticipated Noise Levels from Various Sources ................................................................. 110

Table 4.2: Noise Level at Various Distances ........................................................................................ 111

Table 6.1: Environmental Monitoring Plan for IOCL Sitarganj Plant ................................................... 121

Table 6.2: Responsibilities of Personnel of the HS&E Cell .................................................................. 123

Table 7.1 : HAZID For LPG Unloading, Storage And Bottling Facilities ................................................ 126

Table 9.1 Budget for Implementation of EMP and Monitoring Plan .................................................. 158



EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Background

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Govt. of India Enterprise, is the highest ranked Indian public sector company in the prestigious Fortune 'Global 500' listing, ranked 96th position in 2016. Indian Oil Corporation Limited is an Indian state-owned oil and gas corporation with its headquarters in New Delhi, India. It is one of the seventh ‘Maharatna’ status companies of India. IOCL is one of the leading companies in Public Sector engaged in the oil refining and marketing of its products in the country. The Indian Oil Group of companies owns and operates 10 of India's 22 refineries with a combined refining capacity of 65.7 million metric tonnes per year. Oil marketing companies have projected an increase in demand of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in future due to increase in its domestic use. The demand is likely to increase substantially over the years to come. Even in the present scenario, it is very difficult to meet the market demand of Rampur and adjoining areas by Indian Oil Corporation Limited. As per directive of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, different Oil companies are required to augment / construct new facilities to meet the growing demand.

M/s. Indian Oil Corporation Limited, working under the aegis of Ministry of

Petroleum is going to set up new LPG bottling facility of 3 x 600 MT capacity

(horizontal mounded bullets ) at Plot no: 6A, SIDCUL Industrial Area, Sector – 01,

SIDCUL, Sitarganj, District Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.

SIDCUL (State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Corporation of Uttararkhand)

Ltd has allotted 30 acres of land for IOCL’s new Sitarganj LPG bottling project. This

new IOCL Sitarganj 120 TMTPA capacity LPG plant with 3 x 600 MT capacity of

Mounded storage facility will cater growing demand of LPG in Udham Singh Nagar

and its neighbouring districts in Uttarakhand state.

M/s ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited (ABC Techno Labs), NABET Accredited Environmental Consultant Organisation, has been engaged by M/s Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) to carry out Environmental Impact Assessment studies for the proposed expansion of LPG bottling plant.

Need of Installation of LPG Bottling Plant at Sitarganj.

Presently, the LPG demand in the State of Uttarakhand is being met with 2 nos.

Bottling Plants at Haridwar (60 TMTPA) & Haldwani (60 TMTPA). The market

penetration in State of Uttarakhand stands at 87.0 % (Industry basis) as on



01.04.2016. The supply demand scenario in Uttarakhand based upon the demand

projections are tabulated below:

S.No Particulars 2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

2021-2022

2026-2027

2031-2032

1 Demand (TMT) 174 178 182 191 210 232

2 Bottling Capacity available during the year TMTPA)

120 120 120 120 120 120

3 Expected Shortfall in Bottling Capacity (TMTPA)

54 58 62 71 90 112

This proposed facility is aimed to overcome the shortfall indicated above.

2. Project Description

This is a new LPG bottling facility to be set up in modern industrial park SIDCUL, Sitarganj,

Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand.

Receipt of LPG: LPG from Indane bottling Plant, Madanpur Khadar (Delhi) & Loni (UP) will be received through bullet trucks, They will be unloaded through LPG compressors & stored in horizontal mounded bullets of capacity 3 x 600 MT (total 1,800MT). There are 8 nos of Tank Lorry Decantation Bays for the purpose of unloading bullet trucks and the product will be stored in horizontal mounded bullets ( 3x 600MT LPG storage capacity).

Storage of LPG:

Tank No. Tank type Storage Pressure (kg/cm2)

Tank Capacity (MT)

LPG Bullets

Bullet 1 AG 14.5 600



Dispatch: The cylinders of LPG various capacities 14.2kg, 19kg, 47.5kg & 85kg are filled,

loaded in truck lorries and dispatched by road ways in Udham Singh Nagar and its

neighbouring districts in Uttarakhand.

Land Requirement

The new proposed IOCL LPG bottling Plant at Sitarganj will be located on 30 Acres area of

land; Which is sufficient for its proposed installation.

Land-use (Area Statement) of LPG Bottling Plant

S. No.

Land use parameter Area



1 Process building area 7,660 sqm

2 Non-process building area

2,600 sqm

3 Storage area 3,000 sqm

4 Parking Area 6,600 sqm

5 Driveway & pathway area

6,000 sqm

6 Future expansion area 12,000 sqm

7 Green belt development area

40,469 sqm

8 Open area 43,058 sqm

Total Area (1,21,387) 30 acres

Power Requirement

Power required for operating the plant will be 450 kVA. The power will be sourced from

SIDCUL. The DG set details required during construction operation phase and during power

failure are mentioned below:

S.No. Particulars DG Set Capacity (KVA) DG Set Qty. (no.)

1 Construction Phase 250 1 no.

3 Power Failure time 750 & 250 1 no.

Water Requirement

Total water requirement at the LPG bottling plant is 4 KLD during construction phase, which

will be met through the tubewell at onsite. During Operation phase the plant will require 4

KLD of fresh water. The water will be provided by SIDCUL infrastructures facilities (Source of

water is Baigul River.)

Fire Fighting Facility at LPG Bottling plant

The following fire fighting facilities will be provided at the proposed LPG bottling plant:

Fire Fighting Facilities at the plant No./Quantity

Fire Extinguisher (10kg) DCP Type : 100 Nos.

Fire Extinguisher (75kg) DCP Type : 9 Nos.

Fire Extinguisher (4.5 kg) CO2 Type : 12 Nos.

Fire Extinguisher (6.5 kg) CO2 Type : 2 Nos.

Sand Bucket (9 Liter’s) : 20 Nos.

Water Storage Capacity : 2500 KL X 3 nos.

Deluge Valves (Sprinklers) : 17 Nos.

Main Fire Pump (615 kL/hr) : 3 Nos.

Jockey Pump (30 KL/hr) : 2 Nos.

Deluge Valve with heat Detector : 17 Nos.

Water Monitors : 34 Nos.



Fire Hydrant : 22Nos.

Hose Box : 23Nos.

Fire Hose : 58Nos.

Jet Nozzle : 27 Nos.

Fog Nozzle : 2 Nos

Universal Nozzle : 2 Nos

Water Curtain Nozzle : 2 Nos.

Pressurised fire hydrant system Available

Other necessary facilities to support fire fighting during emergency are as given

below:

Internal communication : page phone, VHF hand sets, public address system

External communication : landline and mobile

Warning system for fire: 1 no. electrical siren with 3 km range and 7 hand siren with

range 1 km.

3 Description of Environment

The Preliminary data, Secondary data and Baseline data collection was done from 30th

December 2016 to 31st March 2017.

Topographic Features

The project location lies entirely in the Gangetic plain. The topography of Udham Singh

Nagar district is mainly a plain landmass. The proposed site is flat without any undulation

with average elevation of 215 m above msl. There is no eco sensitive zone located around

within radius of 5 Km distance around the plant in the study area.

Soil

Fine textured, Organic matter rich soil occur in Tarai tract. Loamy soil developed in uplands.

Silty soil occur in younger alluvial plains.

Hydrogeology

The groundwater in Tarai zone occurs both in unconfined and confined conditions. In the unconfined aquifer, the depth to water level in pre monsoon and post monsoon varies from 2.09 to 7.08 m bgl and from 1.99 to 6.89 m bgl, respectively. The seasonal fluctuation varies from 0.09 to 3.56 m. The general slope of water table is from north to south. The tube wells tapping deeper confined aquifers with auto-flow conditions yield 25.0 to 55.0 lps of freshwater for a draw down of 2.0 to 8.0 m. In case of tubewells tapping confined aquifers with non flowing conditions the yield varies between 10 and 40 lps for a draw down of 4.0 to 9.0 m. The exploratory wells of CGWB tapping confined aquifer, drilled depth ranges from 74.98 to 88.39 m, yield ranges from 2683 to 3100 lpm, transmissivity values range from 1180 to 2500 m2/day, and the hydraulic conductivity ranges from 25 to 243 m/day. The hydraulic gradient ranges between 1.35 to 4.0 m/km. the coefficient of permeability ranges between 17 and 108 m/day.



Water Quality

Ground water quality in the study area, generally meets the permissible limits and used for

drinking in the absence of better quality potable water availability.

Micro-meteorology

The climate varies from Sub-tropical and sub-humid with three distinct seasons i.e. summer, monsoon (rainy season) and winter. The rainy season starts from the month of middle June to September end, and followed by the winter season, which starts from the end of October and goes up to February. December and January are the coldest months in the district. The summer season starts from March and it goes up to June. The hottest months of the year are May and June. The maximum temperature in the district goes up to 42°C during the summers and the minimum temperature is between 1 and 4°C, further north of the district, the temperature comes down to 0.4°C in winter season. Rainfall, spatially, is highly variable depending upon the altitude. The intensity of the rainfall increases from south to north and the amount of rainfall decreases in generally from west to east. About 90% of the rainfall received during the monsoon period, and the remaining 10% of the rainfall in non-monsoon period. The average annual rainfall is 1,296.85 mm. The relative humidity showed an average minimum of 41.3% and average maximum of 85.0% during the pre-monsoon period. The winds flows most frequently from west (W), followed by the windS from the east (E) . The frequency of winds from west (W) and east (E) and northwest (NW) are 27%, and 13% respectively, however the winds are calms on 43 % during the study period. The winds rarely flow from northerly and southerly directions. The highest wind speed is 9 m/s which is mainly from western direction. The mean wind

speed was calculated at 7.8 kmph in pre-monsoon period. Ambient Air Quality

National Air Quality Standards in the study area are met for all monitored parameters for

the AAQM locations.

Noise

Measured Leq noise levels are below the prescribed limit stipulated for commercial area at

IOCL Plant site, However, some time noise levels exceed the limit of the because occasional

traffic movement.

Places of Historical Importance There is no historical or archaeological monument in the study area.

Forest Cover

There is no reserved or protected forest-land involved in the project.



4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures

Soil

During the construction of the new LPG bottling plant with 3 x 600 MT LPG storage capacity

in horizontal mounded bullets, there will be a small amount of construction wastes, such as,

metal cutting, oil, grease and debris, which may contaminate soil at the site of construction.

However, the extent of contamination will not be significant. These wastes will not normally

contaminate ground water. Their impact on soil and surface water will be restricted to the

construction period in small area around the construction site during heavy rainfall only.

During operation phase of LPG plant no process waste will be generated. About 5 kg solid

wastes will also be generated from office and canteen. Used oil will be generated at the time

of maintenance of DG sets. For collection, management and disposal of solid and hazardous

wastes from the IOCL LPG plant, necessary mitigation measures will be taken at the LPG

Plant.

Water Quality

The construction phase may result in minor soil erosion from the project site, as it will clear

of ground flora and excavation for construction of 3 x 600 MT LPG storage & bottling facility.

The runoff from the construction site during rainfall may cause some increase in the quantity

of suspended solids and turbidity in the runoff in natural drain. However, this impact will be

of temporary nature and may not last as soon as excavated soil established and construction

debris are disposed of properly. Only, 4 KLD water will be required in construction phase. It

will be withdrawn from tube well at site.

4 KLD sewage will be generated during the operation phase. No process effluents will be

generated during operation of LPG bottling Plant) Approx 3.4 effluent (2.4 KLD sewage

and 1 KLD from washing cylinder) will be generated. The 2.4 KLD of water will be passed in

septic tanks and soak pits. While the the 1 KLD of effluent generated by cylinder washing

will be passed through sedimentation trap and it will be reused again for washing cylinders

Solid Waste

No industrial solid waste will be generated during the bottling process. Damaged cylinders

will be segregated & stored on site prior to disposal as scrap metal. Hazardous waste

generated from D.G set operation will be disposed to Uttarakhand Environment Protection

and Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB) Authorized Recyclers.



From the LPG bottling plant, very negligible domestic solid waste of 20 kg/day in construction phase & 5 kg/day in Operation phase will be generated, which is collected and disposed as per provision of Municipal Solid Wastes (Management and Handling) Rules, 2000.

Spent oil is generated from the maintenance of DG sets will be handed over to

UEPPCB/MoEF&CC authorized used oil recyclers.

Ambient Air Quality

A certain amount of particulate matter will be generated during the construction phase 3 x

600 MT capacity LPG horizontal mounded storage bullet at LPG bottling plant. However, the

suspended particulate matter in ambient air as a result of construction activities may be

relatively coarse and will be settled within a short distance. Therefore, the impact will be

restricted within the close vicinity of the construction activity. Further, for construction of

LPG horizontal mounded storage bullet at LPG bottling plant, construction activities will be

taken place for 12 months only, therefore, impacts will be observed for short period and

reversible in nature.

During operation phase at LPG plant, there will not be any process emission sources. No

emissions will be generated during the bottling operations as the entire bottling process is

carried out closed circuit through piping from storage area to filling shed.

Very small quality of fugitive emissions of hydrocarbon may result from unloading hose,

faulty bottling, leaking cylinders and minor leaks. Gas detectors have been placed at the

LPG plant at strategic locations to detect concentration of hydrocarbon in the premises.

DG sets installed at the LPG Bottling plant are operated occasionally in case of power failure

and these are not regular source of gaseous emissions.

LPG Lorrie and trucks have pollution under control (PUC) certificates. Regular maintenance

of LPG Lorrie and trucks is ensured.

Noise

During the construction phase, cold cutting of metal sheets, bending, hammering, erection

of equipment, vehicle movement, DG sets may be major sources of noise generation during

construction of proposed new Sitarganj LPG bottling plant. Relatively high noise levels will be

generated during construction phase.

No regular noise generation is expected due to the operation of LPG bottling plant after

proposed installation of LPG bottling facility. DG sets are to be operated only during grid

power failure.



Equipment specification and installation of acoustic enclosure with DG sets ensure low level

of noise generation. All the LPG Lorries and trucks are essentially fitted with silencers to

control noise generation.

Peripheral green belt on 10 acres of land (40,469 sq.m i.e 33 %) will be developed around

the LPG plant, which will work as noise barrier.

Terrestrial Ecology

The site of construction for capacity mounded vessel is free from trees and shrubs,

therefore, during construction phase, no vegetation needs to be will be cleared. Therefore,

no impact is anticipated on terrestrial ecology of the area.

During operation phase of LPG plant there will be no impact on green belt of the depot and

ecology of the study area is anticipated. Growth of plantation and development of green

belt at the LPG plant is likely to improve the flora and fauna at the site. Peripheral green belt

on 10 acres of land (40,469 sq.m i.e 33 %) will be developed around the LPG plant, which

will work as noise barrier.



Socio-economic Impacts

During construction phase, 100 workers will be deployed, mostly from local area. The

construction of proposed mounded vessel within LPG plant will not displace any person.

Operation of the LPG bottling plant will not require large work force. 20 persons will be

sufficient after installation of the plant. Therefore, large scale immigration will not take place

and the impact on demography of the area will be insignificant.

5 Alternative Analysis

IOCL has planned to install 3 no. of horizontal mounded bullet of 600 MT storage capacity

LPG bottling plant.

Alternative for Risk Reduction for LPG

Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) handling has many challenges due to its inherent dangerous

properties. Some of the major fires/explosions have underlined the need for total in depth

review of design, procedures maintenance fire fighting and safety aspects in LPG handling.

The cover of the mound protects the bullets from fire engulfment, radiation from a fire in

close proximity and acts of sabotage or vandalism. The area of land required to locate

mounded system is minimal compared to conventional storage. Mounded vessel are semi-

conventional pressure vessel, covered by a layer of sand and stone aggregates. The cover of

the mound protects the vessel from fire engulfment, radiation from a fire in close proximity

and acts of sabotage or vandalism.

6 Environmental Monitoring Plan

To check the efficacy of the adopted mitigation measures and environmental Management

plan, post project monitoring is carried out for various environmental parameters. In case,

the monitored results of environmental parameter are found to exceed the

allowable/stipulated values, the Environmental Management Cell suggests remedial actions

and gets these suggestions implemented through the concerned personnel.

Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring

Ambient air quality parameters suggested during operation phase of the proposed new LPG

storage bullet & bottling facility at SIDCUL, Sitarganj are Particulate Matters (PM2.5),

Particulate Matter (PM10), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Carbon Monoxide



(CO), HC and VOC. These are to be monitored at designated locations starting from the

commencement of construction activities. Data should be generated 24 hourly during

operation phase at identified locations in accordance to the National Ambient Air Quantity

Standards.

Water Quality Monitoring

The monitoring of the ground water quality will be carried out at one location in accordance

to Indian Standard Drinking Water Specification-IS 10500:2012 for relevant parameters as

directed by Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB).

Noise Levels Monitoring

The measurement of noise levels would be carried out at suggested locations in accordance

to the Ambient Noise Standards formulated by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate

Change (MoEF&CC). Noise levels would be monitored on twenty-four hourly basis.

7 Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan

Hazard identification, HAZOP and risk assessment for LPG plant including proposed 3 x 600

MT capacity horizontal mounded bullet have been carried and risk mitigation measures have

been spelled to enhance safety at the new proposed Sitarganj Plant

8 Project Benefits

The demand for LPG is ever growing with market and addition of new consumers through

Government schemes to reduce pollution due to use of fire wood and safe guard the

environment. The new proposed LPG bottling plant will reduce the gap in demand and

supply of LPG cylinders especially for household purpose.

Direct Benefits

The proposed installation of (3 x 600 MT capacity) LPG bottling facility , will yield following benefits:

Provide continuity of LPG gas cylinder supply to the consumers through distributors.

By installation of LPG Bottling facility (3 x 600 MT LPG storage capacity in horizontal mounded bullets ), risk profile in the plant and surrounding of the LPG plant will not be enhanced.

Availability of LPG will discourage deforestation and reduce the use of fire wood & fossil fuels.

Improve the quality of life of women engaged in household activities specially in cooking.

Improvement in The Social Infrastructure

The LPG bottling Plant will create opportunities for direct and indirect employment in the area. The LPG bottling plant will initiate local economic growth and thereby the potential to



enhance quality of life of the local communities. Local population may get benefited due to availability of clean fuel after proposed installation of new LPG plant.

Employment Potential

About 100 work force of different categories on an average basis are engaged during construction phase of the IOCL Sitarganj LPG bottling facility. The project activities will provide employment to persons of different skills and trades. The local population will be given preference depending on availability to employment of different categories during construction phase. During operational phase, about 20 people will get direct and many more indirect employment opportunity. Local people will get employment opportunity for security, house-keeping, maintenance, etc at the plant and indirectly at LPG plant.

Other Benefits

The proposed installation at LPG plant shall create tangible benefits as described below:

No private land acquisition is required for installation/construction of new LPG bottling plant. As the project land exists in a very well developed Industrial area. The socio-economic impacts linked to the acquisition of land and structures will not appear in the project.

During operation phase of installation of new LPG bottling facility (3 x 600 MT LPG storage capacity ) at SIDCUL Sitarganj, no significant impacts on environment are anticipated.

This proposed installation will generate direct and indirect employment opportunities mainly during the operation phase. Local semi-skilled and unskilled labourers will get direct employment in operation phase. This is a moderate positive impact of the proposed project.

This installation of new project (LPG bottling plant) at SIDCUL, Sitarganj will provide cleaner fuel to more people, which will create healthy environmental conditions in the region.

9 Environment Management Plan

Environment Management Plan (EMP) for construction and operation phase is

required to ensure that mitigation of adverse impacts and strengthening of positive

impact resulting from the proposed installation of 3 x 600 MT capacity horizontal

mounded bullet LPG storage vessel and bottling plant.

Environmental protection and improvement measures must be taken at design stage

itself so as to minimize impacts during construction & operation phase of augmented

facilities. The impacts during the construction phase on the environment would be



basically of transient nature and are expected to reduce gradually on completion of

the construction activities.

Environmental Management Cell

IOCL Sitarganj LPG bottling plant will have full-fledged Safety and Environmental

Protection (S&EP) cell at corporate level to take care of any environmental issue at its

LPG plant. It is suggested that IOCL should designate one of its official for

implementation of EMP during construction of proposed installation of horizontal

mounded Bullet. This official will be responsible for day-to-day environmental affairs

including implementing monitoring programme.

Environmental Training

To achieve the objective of pollution control, it is essential not only to provide best

pollution control system but also to provide trained manpower resources to operate

the same.

Reporting And Monitoring System

The reporting system will operate linearly with the person who is at the lowest level

of the implementation system to the project management and shall report to

Territorial Manager of Sitarganj LPG bottling Plant of IOCL.

For the proposed new installation/construction of the LPG bottling Plant at Sitarganj,

All reporting to the Territorial Manager of IOCL will be on weekly basis. The IOCL’s

Environmental Management Cell will be responsible for preparing targets for each of

the identified mitigation measures.

Photographic records will also be established to provide useful environmental

monitoring tools. A full record will be kept as part of normal contract monitoring.

Budgets For Implementation of EMP And Monitoring Plan

The budget for implementation of mitigation measures and environmental

management plan to mitigate the potential adverse environmental impacts during

operation phase has been estimated as capacity cost Rs 44.5 Lakhs and recurring

expenditure as Rs 13.5 Lakhs.

Corporate Social Responsibility



Indian Oil Corporation Limited is Public Sector Company. Therefore Corporate Social

Responsibility program are undertaken as per Government of India guidelines.



STANDARD ToR COMPLAINCE



COMPLIANCE TO STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR ISOLATED STORAGE & HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS CHEMICALS (AS PER

THRESHOLD PLANNING QUANTITY INDICATED IN COLUMN 3 OF SCHEDULE 2 & 3 OF MSIHC RULES 1989 AMENDED 2000)

S.No TOR Compliance

A STANDARD TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. Executive Summary Executive summary is attached with the EIA report

2. Introduction

(i) Details of the EIA Consultant including NABET accreditation

Refer Chapter 10 of the EIA report.

(ii) Information about the project proponent Refer Section 1.1 in Chapter 1 of the EIA report

(iii) Importance and benefits of the project Refer Section 1.3 in Chapter 1 and Chapter 8 of the EIA report

3. Project Description

(i) Cost of project and time of completion The estimated project cost is 160.09 Crores (Section 2.23, Chapter 2). IOCL will start the construction after obtaining the clearance.

(ii) Products with capacities for the proposed project.

Refer Section 2.7, Chapter 2 of the EIA report

(iii) If expansion project, details of existing products with capacities and whether adequate land is available for expansion, reference of earlier EC if any.

Not Applicable, This is a New Project.

(iv) List of raw materials required and their source along with mode of transportation.

Its a storage unit for LPG. It receives, stores & dispatched LPG. Refer Section 2.1, 2.7 in Chapter 2 of the EIA report The LPG is received through bulk tank lorries from IOCL LPG plants

Filled cylinders will be dispatched to distributors. The cylinders will be Packed in Lorries and send to markets of Udham Singh Nagar and its neighbouring districts in Uttarakhand

(v) Other chemicals and materials required with quantities and storage capacities

No other chemicals and materials will be required as the proposed plant is storage and bottling plant.

(vi) Details of Emission, effluents, hazardous waste generation and their management.

Refer Sections 2.24, 2.25, 2.26 in Chapter 2 of the EIA report

(vii) Requirement of water, power, with source of supply, status of approval, water balance diagram, man-power requirement (regular and contract)

Refer Sections , 2.24, 2.27 in Chapter 2 of the EIA report.

(viii) Process description along with major equipments and machineries, process flow sheet (quantative) from raw material to products to be provided

Refer Chapter 2 of EIA Report.

(ix) Hazard identification and details of proposed safety systems.

Refer Risk Assessment Report attached as annexure

(x) Expansion/modernization proposals:

(a) Copy of all the Environmental Clearance(s) Not applicable



including Amendments thereto obtained for the project from MOEF/SEIAA shall be attached as an Annexure. A certified copy of the latest Monitoring Report of the Regional Office of the Ministry of Environment and Forests as per circular dated 30th May, 2012 on the status of compliance of conditions stipulated in all the existing environmental clearances including Amendments shall be provided. In addition, status of compliance of Consent to Operate for the ongoing existing operation of the project from SPCB shall be attached with the EIA-EMP report.

(b) In case the existing project has not obtained environmental clearance, reasons for not taking EC under the provisions of the EIA Notification 1994 and/or EIA Notification 2006 shall be provided. Copies of Consent to Establish/No Objection Certificate and Consent to Operate (in case of units operating prior to EIA Notification 2006, CTE and CTO of FY 2005-2006) obtained from the SPCB shall be submitted. Further, compliance report to the conditions of consents from the SPCB shall be submitted.

Not applicable

4. Site Details

(i) Location of the project site covering village, Taluka/Tehsil, District and State, Justification for selecting the site, whether other sites were considered.

Refer section 2.2 in Chapter 2 of EIA Report.

(ii) A toposheet of the study area of radius of 10km and site location on 1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet. (including all eco-sensitive areas and environmentally sensitive places)

Refer Fig.no. 3.8 in Chapter 3 of EIA Report.

(iii) Details w.r.t. option analysis for selection of site

Refer section 5.3 in Chapter 5 of EIA Report.

(iv) Co-ordinates (lat-long) of all four corners of the site.

The latitude -longitude of the proposed Sitarganj LPG Bottling Plant is as follows:

Latitude : 29° 0’ 56.89” E Longitude: 79° 41’ 13.32” N

(v) Google map-Earth downloaded of the project site.

Refer Fig. no. 2.1 in Chapter 2 of EIA Report.

(vi) Layout maps indicating existing unit as well as proposed unit indicating storage area, plant area, greenbelt area, utilities etc. If located within an Industrial area/Estate/Complex, layout of Industrial Area indicating location of unit within the Industrial area/Estate.

Refer Fig. no. 2.2 in Chapter 2 of EIA Report.

(vii) Photographs of the proposed and existing (if applicable) plant site. If existing, show photographs of plantation/greenbelt, in particular.

Not Applicable.

(viii) Landuse break-up of total land of the project site (identified and acquired), government/private - agricultural, forest, wasteland, water bodies, settlements, etc shall be included. (not required for industrial area)

It is an industrial area located in SIDCUL (Industrial Park).

Land use pattern: Refer Chapter 3

(ix) A list of major industries with name and List of industries , Refer table 3.1, chapter 3.



type within study area (10km radius) shall be incorporated. Land use details of the study area

Project Land lies a modern Industrial park area of SIDCUL. Land uses details mentioned in section 3.17 of chapter 3

1. Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area shall be included.

Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area are given in Chapter 3.

2. Details of Drainage of the project upto 5km radius of study area. If the site is within 1 km radius of any major river, peak and lean season river discharge as well as flood occurrence frequency based on peak rainfall data of the past 30 years. Details of Flood Level of the project site and maximum Flood Level of the river shall also be provided. (mega green field projects)

Refer section 3.8, section 3.9 in Chapter 3

3. Status of acquisition of land. If acquisition is not complete, stage of the acquisition process and expected time of complete possession of the land.

SIDCUL (State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Corporation of Uttararkhand) Ltd has allotted 30 ares of land for IOCL’s new Sitarganj LPG bottling project (Refer Annexure I: Ref no. 3020/RM/Allotment/2017, Dated 07/04/2017).

4. R&R details in respect of land in line with state Government policy

Not applicable

5. Forest and wildlife related issues (if applicable):

(i) Permission and approval for the use of forest land (forestry clearance), if any, and recommendations of the State Forest Department. (if applicable)

Not applicable

(ii) Landuse map based on High resolution satellite imagery (GPS) of the proposed site delineating the forestland (in case of projects involving forest land more than 40 ha)

Refer table.no.3.22, section 3.17 of chapter 3 of EIA report.

(iii) Status of Application submitted for obtaining the stage I forestry clearance along with latest status shall be submitted.

Not Applicable The plant is located in SIDCUL Area. (State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Corporation of Uttararkhand)

(iv) The projects to be located within 10 km of the National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals, the project proponent shall submit the map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden-thereon.

No National Parks, Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves, Migratory Corridors of Wild Animals are within 10 km radius of the project site.

(v) Wildlife Conservation Plan duly authenticated by the Chief Wildlife Warden of the State Government for conservation of Schedule I fauna, if any exists in the study area.

No schedule I fauna exists in surrounding area of the project site

(vi) Copy of application submitted for clearance under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, to the Standing Committee of the National Board for Wildlife.

Not applicable

6. Environmental Status

(i) Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and site-specific micro- meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall.

Details of atmospheric inversion level at the project site and site-specific micro- meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall is given in Chapter 3

(ii) AAQ data (except monsoon) at 8 locations AAQ data (jan to march 2017) at 8 locations for PM10,



for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX, CO and other parameters relevant to the project shall be collected. The monitoring stations shall be based CPCB guidelines and take into account the pre-dominant wind direction, population zone and sensitive receptors including reserved forests.

PM2.5, SO2, NOX, CO and other parameters were monitored according to the CPCB Guidelines. Details are given in Chapter 3 of the EIA report.

(iii) Raw data of all AAQ measurement for 12 weeks of all stations as per frequency given in the NAQQM Notification of Nov. 2009 along with - min., max., average and 98% values for each of the AAQ parameters from data of all AAQ stations should be provided as an annexure to the EIA Report.

AAQ data is given in section 3.14 in Chapter 3 of the EIA report.

(iv) Surface water quality of nearby River (100m upstream and downstream of discharge point) and other surface drains at eight locations as per CPCB/MoEF&CC guidelines.

Surface water quality details are given in table 3.5 in Chapter 3 of EIA report.

(v) Whether the site falls near to polluted stretch of river identified by the CPCB/MoEF&CC, if yes give details.

Not applicable

(vi) Ground water monitoring at minimum at 8 locations shall be included.

Ground water monitoring details are given in table 3.4 in Chapter 3 of EIA report

(vii) Noise levels monitoring at 8 locations within the study area.

For Noise levels monitoring details refer section 3.15 in Chapter 3 of the EIA report

(viii) Soil Characteristic as per CPCB guidelines. Refer section 3.12 in Chapter 3 of the EIA report

(ix) Traffic study of the area, type of vehicles, frequency of vehicles for transportation of materials, additional traffic due to proposed project, parking arrangement etc.

Refer section 2.6 in Chapter 2 of the EIA report

(x) Detailed description of flora and fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) existing in the study area shall be given with special reference to rare, endemic and endangered species. If Schedule I fauna are found within the study area, a Wildlife Conservation Plan shall be prepared and furnished.

Refer section 3.17 in chapter 3 of EIA report.

(xi) Socio-economic status of the study area. Details of Socio-economic status is given in section 3.18 in chapter 3 of EIA report

7. Impact and Environment Management Plan

(i) Assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the stack emission based on site-specific meteorological features. In case the project is located on a hilly terrain, the AQIP Modelling shall be done using inputs of the specific terrain characteristics for determining the potential impacts of the project on the AAQ. Cumulative impact of all sources of emissions (including transportation) on the AAQ of the area shall be assessed. Details of the model used and the input data used for modelling shall also be provided. The air quality contours shall be plotted on a location map showing the location of project site, habitation nearby, sensitive receptors, if any.

The plant lies in SIDCUL area. The site area is plain & flat. This is not a processing or mfg. plant. Hence, there are no stacks/chimney at plant. However DG sets (used during power failure) in plant will be provided stack heights as per the CPCB norms.

Refer section 3.14 in Chapter no.3 of EIA report.

(ii) Water Quality modelling - in case of discharge in water body

Not applicable as there will not be any discharge into water body.

(iii) Impact of the transport of the raw materials and end products on the surrounding environment shall be assessed and provided. In this regard, options for transport of raw materials and finished

LPG will be transported through bullet trucks through roadways to the proposed bottling plant. Impact of bullet trucks movement has been predicted and given in the Chapter 2



products and wastes (large quantities) by rail or rail-cum road transport or convey-or-cum rail transport shall be examined.

(iv) A note on treatment of wastewater from different plant operations, extent recycled and reused for different purposes shall be included. Complete scheme of effluent treatment. Characteristics of untreated and treated effluent to meet the prescribed standards of discharge under E(P) Rules.

During operation of the LPG plant, 3.4 KLD sewage will be generated. (2.4 KLD sewage and 1 KLD from washing cylinder) will be generated. The 2.4 KLD of water will be passed in septic tanks and soak pits. While, the the 1 KLD of effluent generated by cylinder washing will be passed through sedimentation trap and it will be resused again for washing cylinders

(v) Details of stack emission and action plan for control of emissions to meet standards.

DG sets stack emissions details mentioned in table 2.10, Chapter 2. Height of 13.5 m will be provided from above the roof.

(vi) Measures for fugitive emission control There will not be fugitive emissions from plant as it is storage and LPG bottling plant.

(vii) Details of hazardous waste generation and their storage, utilization and management. Copies of MOU regarding utilization of solid and hazardous waste in cement plant shall also be included. EMP shall include the concept of waste-minimization, recycle/reuse/recover techniques, Energy conservation, and natural resource conservation.

The hazardous wastes generated at the LPG plant is the spent oil from DG sets which will be stored in MS drums and sent to authorized recyclers.

(viii) Proper utilization of fly ash shall be ensured as per Fly Ash Notification, 2009. A detailed plan of action shall be provided.

Not applicable

(ix) Action plan for the green belt development plan in 33 % area i.e. land with not less than 1,500 trees per ha. Giving details of species, width of plantation, planning schedule etc. Shall be included. The green belt shall be around the project boundary and a scheme for greening of the roads used for the project shall also be incorporated.

Action plan for the green belt development plan is given in section 9.3 in chapter 9 of EIA report

Action plan for rainwater harvesting measures at plant site shall be submitted to harvest rainwater from the roof tops and storm water drains to recharge the ground water and also to use for the various activities at the project site to conserve fresh water and reduce the water requirement from other sources.

Rainwater harvesting details are given in section 9.5 in chapter 9 of EIA report

(x) Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures shall be included.

Refer section 9.9 in chapter 9 of EIA report

(xi) Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring shall be submitted.

Action plan for post-project environmental monitoring is given in Chapter 6 of EIA report

(xii) Onsite and Offsite Disaster (natural and Man-made) Preparedness and Emergency Management Plan including Risk Assessment and damage control. Disaster management plan should be linked with District Disaster Management Plan.

Details of Onsite and Offsite Disaster (natural and Man-made) Preparedness and Emergency Management Plan are given in chapter 7

8. Occupational health

(i) Plan and fund allocation to ensure the occupational health & safety of all contract and casual workers

Refer chapter 9 in the EIA report

(ii) Details of exposure specific health status evaluation of worker. If the workers' health is being Evaluated by pre designed format, chest x rays, Audiometry, Spirometry, Vision testing (Far & Near

Health check-up of working persons, for identifying occupational health hazards will be conducted during the operation phase



vision, colour vision and any other ocular defect) ECG, during pre placement and periodical examinations give the details of the same. Details regarding last month analyzed data of above mentioned parameters as per age, sex, duration of exposure and department wise.

(iii) Details of existing Occupational & Safety Hazards. What are the exposure levels of hazards and whether they are within Permissible Exposure level (PEL). If these are not within PEL, what measures the company has adopted to keep them within PEL so that health of the workers can be preserved,

There are presently there is no occupational safety hazard at the plant.

(iv) Annual report of health status of workers with special reference to Occupational Health and Safety.

Health check-ups of working personnel are organized by IOCL

9. Corporate Environment Policy

(i) Does the company have a well laid down Environment Policy approved by its Board of Directors? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA report.

Refer chapter 9 of EIA report

(ii) Does the Environment Policy prescribe for standard operating process / procedures to bring into focus any infringement / deviation / violation of the environmental or forest norms / conditions? If so, it may be detailed in the EIA.


(iii) What is the hierarchical system or Administrative order of the company to deal with the environmental issues and for ensuring compliance with the environmental clearance conditions? Details of this system may be given


(iv) Does the company have system of reporting of non compliances / violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors of the company and / or shareholders or stakeholders at large? This reporting mechanism shall be detailed in the EIA report

For details of the reporting and monitoring system refer chapter 9

10. Details regarding infrastructure facilities such as sanitation, fuel, restroom etc. to be provided to the labour force during construction as well as to the casual workers including truck drivers during operation phase

Adequate facilities for sanitation and restroom rooms are available in the existing plant.

11. Enterprise Social Commitment (ESC)

Adequate funds (at least 2.5 % of the project cost) shall be earmarked towards the Enterprise Social Commitment based on Public Hearing issues and item-wise details along with time bound action plan shall be included. Socio-economic development activities need to be elaborated upon.

Details are given in section 9.10 in chapter 9 of the EIA report

12. Any litigation pending against the project and/or any direction/order passed by any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof shall also be included. Has the unit received any notice under the Section 5 of Environment (Protection) Act, 1986 or relevant Sections of Air and Water Acts? If so, details thereof and compliance/ATR to the notice(s) and present status of the case.

Not applicable

13. A tabular chart with index for point wise compliance Has been compiled



of above TOR.

B SPECIFIC TERMS OF REFERENCE

1. Details on list of hazardous chemicals to be stored along with storage quantities at the facility, their category (as per MSIHC Rules), MSDS.

LPG will be only hazardous material to be stored at the bottling plant.

2. Mode of receiving hazardous chemicals in isolated storages and mode of their dispatch.

LPG from Indane bottling Plant, Madanpur Khadar (Delhi) & Loni (UP) will be received through bullet trucks, They will be unloaded through LPG compressors & stored in horizontal mounded bullets of capacity 3 x 600 MT (total 1,800 MT). LPG from storage bullets will be pumped to LPG Filling Shed (2 carousels having 24 filling machines each). Filled cylinders of 2kg, 19kg, 47.5kg & 85kg cylinders capacity are loaded into respective Authorized Vendor trucks and dispatched in Udham Singh nagar and its neighbouring districts.

3. Layout plan of the storage tanks and other associated facilities.

Refer fig.no.2.2 in chapter 2 of the EIA report.

4. Details on types and specifications of the storage facilities including tanks, pumps, piping, valves, flanges, pumps, monitoring equipments, systems for emissions control safety controls including relief systems.

Details on specifications of the storage facilities including tanks, pumps, piping, valves, flanges, pumps, monitoring equipments, etc are given in Chapter 2

5. Arrangements to control loss/leakage of chemicals and management system in case of leakage.

Details of Arrangements to control loss/leakage of chemicals and management system in case of leakage are given in Chapter 2.

6. Risk Assessment & Disaster Management Plan

Identification of hazards

Consequence Analysis

Details of domino effect of the storage tanks and respective preventive measures including distance between storage units in an isolated storage facility.

Onsite and offsite emergency preparedness plan.

Risk assessment/ DMP. Refer chapter 7



COMPLIANCE TO TERMS OF REFERENCE ISSUED BY EXPERT

APPRAISAL COMMITTEE

A. Additional ToR Public hearing to be conducted and issues raised and commitments made by the project proponent on the same should be included in EIA/EMP Report in the form tabular chart with financial budget for complying with the commitments made.

S.No TOR Compliance

1. Layout plan with 10 m wide green belt of perennial trees like neem, sesam, teak etc. around plant periphery to be submitted.

IOCL will construct a 10 m wide green belt

2. Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) system shall be implemented.

IOCL will treat effluent in sedimentation tank and reuse it again cylinder washing and gardening.

3. Public hearing is exempted under the provisions as per para 7 III Stage (3) (b) of the EIA Notification, 2006 being the site located in notified industrial area

SIDCUL, Sitarganj is a notified Industrial area of Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand.



CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), a Govt. of India Enterprise, is the highest

ranked Indian public sector company in the prestigious Fortune 'Global 500' listing,

ranked 96th position in 2016. Indian Oil Corporation Limited is an Indian state-owned

oil and gas corporation with its headquarters in New Delhi, India. It is one of the

seventh ‘Maharatna’ status companies of India. IOCL is one of the leading companies

in Public Sector engaged in the oil refining and marketing of its products in the

country. The Indian Oil Group of companies owns and operates 10 of India's 22

refineries with a combined refining capacity of 65.7 million metric tonnes per year.

Oil marketing companies have projected an increase in demand of Liquefied

Petroleum Gas (LPG) in future due to increase in its domestic use. The demand is

likely to increase substantially over the years to come. Even in the present scenario,

it is very difficult to meet the market demand at Udham Singh Nagar and its

neighbouring districts by Indian Oil Corporation Limited. As per directive of the

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India, different Oil companies

are required to augment / construct new facilities to meet the growing demand.

M/s. Indian Oil Corporation Limited, working under the aegis of Ministry of

Petroleum is going to set up new LPG bottling facility of 3 x 600 MT capacity

(horizontal mounded bullets ) at Plot no: 6A, SIDCUL Industrial Area, Sector – 01,

SIDCUL, Sitarganj, District Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.

SIDCUL (State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Corporation of Uttararkhand)

Ltd has allotted land for IOCL’s new Sitarganj LPG bottling project (Refer Annexure -

I: Ref no. 3020/RM/Allotment/2017, Dated 07/04/2017). This new IOCL Sitarganj 120

TMTPA capacity LPG plant with 3 x 600 MT capacity of Mounded storage facility will

cater growing demand of LPG in Udham Singh Nagar and its neighbouring districts in

Uttarakhand state.

LPG from Indane bottling Plant, Madanpur Khadar (Delhi) & Loni (UP) will be received

through bullet trucks and will be unloaded through LPG compressors &



stored in mounded bullets of capacity 3 x 600MT (total 1800MT). LPG will be

pumped from storage bullets to filling shed where cylinders will be filled prior to

dispatch through road.

1.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE

Presently, the LPG demand in the State of Uttarakhand is being met with 2 nos.





S.No Particulars 2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

2021-2022

2026-2027

2031-2032

1 Demand (TMT) 174 178 182 191 210 232


120 120 120 120 120 120


54 58 62 71 90 112

This 3 x 600 MT LPG storage capacity bottling plant is confirming to OISD 144 and

OISD standards and guidelines.

Environment plays a vital role in overall development of the country. Recognizing the

importance of environmental protection and sustainable development, the Ministry

of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India had

formulated policies and procedures governing the industrial and other

developmental activities to prevent indiscriminate exploitation of natural resources

and promote integration of environmental concern in industrial projects. To assess

and evaluate potential environmental impacts during design, construction &

operation phases and to suggest mitigation measures with detailed environmental

management plan, environmental impact assessment study has been conducted for

the proposed project.

M/s ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited (ABC Techno Labs), NABET Accredited

Environmental Consultant Organisation, has been engaged by M/s Indian Oil

Corporation (IOCL) to carry out Environmental Impact Assessment studies for the

new proposed LPG bottling facility at Sitarganj.



1.3 NEED OF EIA

As per EIA Notification, S.O. No 1533 issued on 14th September, 2006 and its

subsequent amendments, the new proposed installation of the LPG storage and

bottling plant is falling under Schedule 6(b) – Isolated storage & handling of

hazardous chemicals. Due to non functional of the State level Environment Appraisal

committee of Uttarakhand. The project was submitted to Ministry of Environment,

Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC), Industry-

2 for obtaining Environmental Clearance. Accordingly, the EIA Report has been

prepared based on the Terms of Reference approved during 20th Meeting of Expert

Appraisal Committee (EAC) – Industry 2 held on 27th & 28th February, 2017 for

proposed installation of new LPG horizontal mounded bullets (3 x 600 MT capacity)

at Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar District, Uttarakhand State.

1.4 TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR)

During 20th meeting of Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC)-Industry- 2 held on 27th &

28th February, 2017, the project was considered and after detailed discussions the

Committee prescribed the following additional points which need to be added in

model ToR applicable for category 6(b). The EIA report has been prepared as per TOR

approved by EAC. The compliance of TOR is given in the beginning of EIA Report.

1.5 APPROACH METHODOLOGY

The primary objective of the EIA study is to internalize and integrate the

environmental concerns/aspects and mitigation measures due to proposed

construction of new IOCL Sitarganj LPG Bottling Plant.

The EIA study for proposed construction/installation LPG Bottling Plant has been

carried out with the following objectives:

Collection of baseline attributes in study area. The EIA covers baseline

environmental data, as per the guidelines of MoEF&CC. The scope includes

collection of baseline data to identify the various environmental parameters such

as air, water, soil, noise levels, socio - economic factors, land use factors, the

status of the flora- fauna and wildlife in the adjoining areas of the proposed

project site.

Identification, prediction, evaluation & mitigation of biophysical, social & other

relevant effects of development on the environment during the operational



phase after proposed installation of IOCL Sitarganj LPG Bottling Plant using

mathematical / simulation models as per applicable Indian law.

Preparation of risk assessment & emergency preparedness / disaster

management plan for the project.

Preparation of Environmental Management Plan (EMP) to be adopted for

mitigation of the anticipated adverse impacts of the proposed IOCL Sitarganj LPG

Bottling Plant during operational phase.

Delineation of the post project environmental quality monitoring program as per

the requirements of the regulatory authorities.

To carry out EIA study for the proposed construction of new 3 x 600 MT LPG storage

in horizontal mounded bullets at Sitarganj, Udham Singh District, Uttarakhand. The

reconnaissance survey was conducted by field team of ABC Techno Labs India Pvt.

Ltd. and sampling locations for various environmental parameters were identified on

the basis of:

Predominant wind direction expected during the period of baseline monitoring in

the study area

Topography,

Location of village/towns/sensitive areas

Identified pollution pockets, if any within the study area

Areas, which represent baseline conditions;

Collection, collation and analysis of baseline data for various environmental

attributes.

The field studies and primary data collection have been conducted during 30th

December 2016 to 31st March 2017 to determine existing conditions of various

environmental attributes.

The proposed LPG Bottling Plant could have impact on the physical, chemical and

biological attributes of surrounding environment. In assessing the environmental

impacts, collection, collation and interpretation of baseline data is of prime

importance. Environmental impact analysis and assessment should be preferably

carried out at the planning stage itself.

1.6 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGS

The environmental settings of the new proposed IOCL Sitarganj IOCL LPG Bottling

plant are given in following subsections



1.6.1 Location Details of the Site

The location of LPG bottling plant on Google satellite image and surrounding area is

shown in Figure 1.1.

Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s new proposed Sitarganj LPG Bottling Plant at Plot no.

6A, SIDCUL Industrial Area, Sector – 01, SIDCUL, Sitarganj, District Udham Singh

Nagar, Uttarakhand.

The longitude-latitude of the centre of new proposed Sitarganj LPG Bottling Plant is

as follows:

Latitude : 29° 0’ 56.89” E

Longitude : 79° 41’ 13.32” N

The main geographical features of the Sitarganj LPG Bottling Plant are given below:

The LPG Plant is located industrial at State Infrastructure & Industrial

Development Corporation of Uttararkhand Ltd. (SIDCUL) Sitarganj, Udham Singh

Nagar District.

National Highway – 41 is located near the plant at distance of 387 m.

The average ground level at the LPG Bottling Plant of IOCL is about 215 m (705 ft)

above mean sea level.

There is no archaeological monument within the 5 km radius of the LPG plant.

There is no criticaly polluted area within 10 km radius area.

There is no national park/wildlife sanctuary within 10 km radius area from the

LPG Bottling Plant.

The Nandhaur Reserved forest is about 13.2 Km away from the proposed

plant site.

There is a irrigation canal – 70 m (East), Kailash river and Baigul river lies 2 KM

away from the project site.

The location proposed for IOCL plant on Survey of India toposheet is shown in Figure

1.2. 10 km radius of study area on Google map is given in Figure 1.3.

1.6.2 ACCESSIBILITY TO PLANT SITE

The nearest railway station from the proposed site is Haldwani Railway Station – 38

Km(N). The State Highway no: 41 is about 387 m (NE) away from the plant.



Figure: 1.1: Project Location Image



Figure 1.2: 10 KM and 5KM Radius marked study area around selected project location shown on Google earth satellite image.



1.7 EIA REPORT PRESENTATION

The EIA report for installation of New LPG Storage of of 3 x 600 MT & Bottling plant

by IOCL at SIDCUL, Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand state, has

been prepared as per Terms of Reference (ToR) approved during approved during

20th Meeting of Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) – Industry 2, held on 27th & 28th

February, 2017.

The EIA report has been presented in order to group the environmental parameters

under physical, biological, demographic & socio-economic environments, anticipated

impacts and mitigation measures. The EIA report has been prepared as contents

given in EIA Notification 2006 and subsequent amendments. The structure of EIA

Report is as given below:

Executive Summary: given in the beginning of the report.

Compliance of TOR

Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter provides background information, brief location settings of the area.

The terms of reference for preparation of EIA/ EMP and structure of EIA report have

also been described in this chapter.

Chapter 2: Description of the Project

This chapter deals project details, project layout, design details, operating

parameters, power requirements, water requirement and sources pollution and it

management, cost of proposed plant, etc.

Chapter 3: Description of the Environment

This chapter presents existing environmental status of the 10km radius study area

around the proposed project including topography, geological, drainage pattern,

water environment, climate & meteorology, ambient air quality, noise levels, flora &

fauna, socio-economic, etc.

Chapter 4: Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures

This chapter describes the anticipated impact on the environment and mitigation

measures for proposed project. Assessment of anticipated environmental impacts. It



gives the details of the impact on the baseline parameters, both during the

construction and operational phases and suggests the mitigation measures to be

implemented by the IOCL.

Chapter 5: Analysis of Alternatives

This chapter examines alternative means for the proposed project

Chapter 6: Environmental Monitoring Plan

This chapter describes Environmental Monitoring Plan for the proposed project

during construction and operation phases.

Chapter 7: Additional Studies (Risk Analysis and Disaster Management Plan)

This chapter spelled out hazard identification, risk analysis and disaster management

plan for an unlikely event of emergency at LPG Plant.

Chapter 8: Project Benefits

This chapter includes the benefits in terms of improvement in physical

infrastructure, social infrastructure, employment potential, etc.

Chapter 9: Environmental Management Plan (EMP)

This chapter describes environmental management plan to mitigate adverse

environmental impacts and to strengthen beneficial impacts.

Chapter 10: Disclosure of Consultant engaged

This chapter comprises the name of consultants engaged with their brief resume and

nature of consultancy rendered.



CHAPTER 2:

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

2.1 INTRODUCTION Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), has proposed to set up new LPG bottling facility at Plot no. 6A, SIDCUL Industrial area, Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand, with 120TMTPA capacity bottling plant (Storage Capacity-1800 MT) to cater the LPG gas market demand in , Udham Singh Nagar and its neighbouring districts. LPG from Indane bottling Plant, Madanpur Khadar (Delhi) & Loni (UP) will be received through bullet trucks, it will be unloaded through LPG compressors & stored in horizontal mounded bullets of capacity 3 x 600 MT (total 1,800MT). LPG will be pumped from storage bullets to filling shed where cylinders will be filled prior to dispatch through the roadways. SIDCUL (State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Corporation of Uttararkhand) Ltd has allotted 30 acres of land for IOCL’s new Sitarganj LPG bottling project. The plant will operated strictly for unloading, storage & packing facility for LPG into 14.2kg, 19kg, 47.5kg & 85kg cylinders. No by-products / additional products are generated /manufactured during the operations

2.2 NEED FOR THE PROJECT & ITS IMPORTANCE Presently, the LPG demand in the State of Uttarakhand is being met with 2 nos.





S.

No

Particulars 2016-2017

2017-2018

2018-2019

2021-2022

2026-2027

2031-2032

1 Demand (TMT) 174 178 182 191 210 232


120 120 120 120 120 120


54 58 62 71 90 112

Table: 2.1: Estimated Demand of LPG Supply from 2016-32 for Uttarakhand

This 3 x 600 MT LPG storage and 120 TMTPA LPG bottling capacity plant is

conforming to OISD 144 and OISD standards and guidelines.



2.3 PROJECT LOCATION This new project will be installed/constructed at SIDCUL, Sitarganj, at Udham Singh Nagar District in State of Uttarakhand. The Site location and Site layout plan for new proposed LPG Plant is shown in Figure 2.1 and Figure 2.2



Figure 2.1: Location selected for new proposed IOCL Sitarganj LPG Bottling Plant marked on Google Satellite Image



Figure 2.2: Layout of proposed 3 x 600 MT LPG Plant by IOCL at Sitarganj



2.4 PROPOSED LPG STORAGE CAPACITY The proposed details of LPG storage plant are mentioned below In Table 2.1.

Table 2.2: Details of Proposed LPG Storage Bullet tanks with Capacities

Sr. No.

Product Total Capacity Annual Storage Capacity

1. LPG Bullets 3 x 600 MT 120 TMTPA

Total capacity 1,800 MT

2.5 EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT MEASURES FOR LPG STORAGE BULLETS The LPG plant is located in seismic Zone 4, design parameters has taken account for seismic forces. Design of proposed horizontal bullet tanks has taken consideration of following:

IS 1893 (Part 2) 2014 - Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures : Liquid

retaining Tanks – Elevated and Ground Supported

IS 1893 (Part 4) :2005- Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures-Part 4

Industrial Structures Including Stack Like Structures

As per IS 1893 (Part 2) 2014, dynamic earth pressure is taken into account while computing the base shear of a partially or fully buried tank. Earth pressure is also being considered in the design of walls. In buried tanks, dynamic earth pressure is not be relied upon to reduce dynamic effects due to liquid. Ground supported tanks (particularly, steel tanks) are checked for failure against buckling. Similarly, safety of shaft type of staging of elevated tanks against buckling is ensured. Piping systems connected to tanks is consider the potential movement of the connection points during earthquake and provide for sufficient flexibility to avoid damage. The piping system is designed so as not to impart significant mechanical loading on tank. Local loads at pipe connections are considered in the design of the tank. Mechanical devices, which add flexibility to piping such as bellows, expansion joints and other special couplings, are also used in the piping connections.

2.6 ACCESS TO THE LPG PLANT

Tank lorries for transporting bulk LPG and trucks for transportation of empty and filled cylinders are approached at the LPG plant. The LPG Plant will be located at industrial area of in SIDCUL (State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Corporation of Uttararkhand). The plant lies near state highway no. 41 (SH-41) at a distance of 387 m. The plant will be operated in 2 shifts (A Shift : 6:00-14:00 hrs, B shift : 14:00 – 22:00 hrs ). Details of traffic that may occur at the Sitarganj LPG Plant between access road and SH41are given in Table 2.2.

Table 2.3: Traffic Increase Due to Sitarganj LPG Plant

S.No. Lorries Movement Per Day



(At the IOCL Sitarganj LPG Plant) (Average)

1. Bulk LPG Tank Lorries (Coming) 32

2. Bulk LPG Tank Lorries (Returning) 32

3. Truck carrying Empty Cylinders 125

4. Truck Carrying filled Cylinders 125

The approach road from the plant toward SH 41 is a two lane road. While the SH 41 is also a two lanes highway which is capable for 10,000 PCU per day. Current traffic on SH-41 is about 6,750 PCU per day. From the approach road including the LPG the 157 vehicles from the IOCL plant will connect the SIDCUL road, A total of approximately 1,012 PCU per day will be passing by SH-41. Thus, existing access road from NH 24 to LPG Plant is sufficient to bear additional traffic after capacity enhancement of new IOCL Sitarganj LPG Bottling Plant.

2.7 LPG STORAGE & FILLING PROCESS DESCRIPTION The process at LPG bottling plant involves the following steps:

Figure 2.3: Process flow diagram

2.7.1 Process Description

I Receipt of LPG

LPG from Indane bottling Plant, Madanpur Khadar (Delhi) & Loni (UP) will be received through bullet trucks, They will be unloaded through LPG compressors & stored in horizontal mounded bullets of capacity 3 x 600 MT (total 1,800MT). There are 8 nos of Tank Lorry Decantation Bays for the purpose of unloading bullet trucks and the product will be stored in horizontal mounded bullets ( 3x 600MT storage capacity).



II. RECEIPT OF EMPTY LPG CYLINDERS & SEGREGATION

Empty LPG cylinders are received from vendor trucks & faulty cylinders are segregated at the point of receipt and diverted towards rectification section.

III. BOTTLING

LPG from storage bullets will be pumped to LPG Filling Shed (2 carousels having 24 filling machines each). Cylinder bottling will be the primary process carried out. After filling, each cylinder is subjected to quality check i.e. to check for leaks.

IV. DISPATCH

Filled cylinders are loaded into respective Authorized Vendor trucks and dispatched. Cylinders that are damaged are stored separately and subsequently sold as scrap metal to Authorized Dealers.

Table 2.4 : Details of LPG Horizontal mounded bullets of Sitarganj Plant.

Tank No. Tank type Storage Pressure (kg/cm2)

Tank Capacity (MT)

LPG Bullets




2.7.2 FACILITY DESCRIPTION

The Bottling plant has no manufacturing activities. The plant will receives LPG via tankers and stores in mounded storage Bullets using differential pressure mechanism (through compressors). The LPG is pumped to the carousals, where cylinders of varying capacities are bottled and dispatched to various consumers. The Bottling plant will be having the following facilities:

Unloading of LPG from road tankers, one gantry with eight bays.

Storage of LPG in Bullets (3×600 MT);

LPG Pump House (2 Bottling Pumps)

LPG Compressors (4 LPG compressors)

The Bottling Plant will be having two Carousel with 24 filing points each and associated facilities; Associated facilities for carrying out above tasks / operating above facilities including fire fighting facilities.

2.7.3 FILLING OF CYLINDERS



Empty cylinders from empty cylinder storage shed are drawn in the filling shed by chain conveyer. LPG is filled by means of rotary machines called "Carousel". The carousel consists of a rotating frame with conveyer system, a central column for gas and air and a hydraulic driving unit, which rotates the carousel frame. The speed of the driving unit is variable so that the rotation of the carousel can be adapted to various filling capacities. The 2 nos. of carousel frame is equipped with 24 filling guns,. LPG filling machine mounted on the carousel works on gross weighing principle. The machine is preset for the net filling required in the cylinders. The cylinders are placed on the machine and the filling head is connected to the cylinder valve and LPG supply valve opens. The filling machine is adjusted for the respective tare weight of the cylinders. The filling gets automatically cut off when the total gross weight reaches.

2.7.4 FILLED CYLINDER STORAGE SHED Filled cylinder shed of size 50 m x 30 m with finger loading platform have been provided. Filling shed & filled cylinder shed are interconnected by gangway for conveyors. Similarly, gangway connection has been provided between filing shed and valve change shed. Statistical quality control loop (SQC) with chain conveyor has been provided with an inline check scale and CVT. All the loading/unloading fingers and gangway have been provided with sprinkler coverage.

2.7.5 CHECKING OF WEIGHT AND LEAK TESTING After filling, every cylinder is checked for its weight on a check weighing scale (permissible limits as per gas cylinder rules 1981 is (-) 100 gms to (+) 200 gms and the cylinders having less weight or more weight are segregated. The cylinders are checked for valve leakage by Automatic valve testing System and for Oring by Automatic O ring testing machine and then checking for leaks by submerging cylinders up to bung under water as per prevailing practice. After leak testing the cylinders are sent to filled cylinder storage area by means of chain conveyers where they are stacked and kept as per standard norms laid down by IOCL & also as per Gas Cylinder Rules, 1981.

2.7.6 AIR REMOVAL FROM NEW AND REPAIRED CYLINDERS AND LPG VAPOR FILLING - PURGING UNIT This unit fills LPG vapour in cylinders (new and repaired) after sucking the air from cylinders by vacuum pumps. This operation is highly essential to eliminate the possibility of forming explosive mixture. Vacuum is created up to 494 mm of Hg inside the cylinder and then LPG vapour is passed from LPG filled cylinder upto a pressure of 1.5 kg/cm2 before using them for filling.

2.7.7 EVACUATION OF OVERFILLED CYLINDERS The overfilled cylinders are sent to a correction unit. The correction unit evacuate the excess LPG, in the LPG evacuation vessels and LPG in evacuation vessel is pushed back to the pressure vessel through return line by LPG compressor. Similarly defective cylinders are evacuated to the permissible levels through LPG compressors and the LPG so recovered is pumped back to the pressure vessel through return line and then the residual LPG is vented out through cold flaring.



2.7.8 STORAGE OF FILLED CYLINDERS & TRANSPORTATION Filled cylinders after leak testing, testing of weight and fixing safety caps are stacked in the filling shed near the delivery end as per rules laid down by IOCl & also gas cylinder rules, 1981. Filled cylinders are delivered only to the authorized dealers. Drivers of the trucks carrying LPG are having valid license and are having training in safety & fire fighting procedures.

2.8 DISPATCH Filled cylinders will be dispatched to distributors. Cylinders will be sent through Packed Lorries to markets of Udham Singh Nagar district and its neighbouring districts in Uttarakhand

2.9 LPG PUMPS, COMPRESSOR SHED AND AIR DRYING UNIT The pump house area will be 30m X 8 m, having 2 nos. LPG pumps. There will 4 nos LPG vapour compressors, three compressors for unloading of LPG from bulk tankers to Mounded storage bullets and one for evacuation of LPG from Evacuation vessel to Mounded Bullets.

2.10 FIRE FIGHTING FACILITIES The following fire fighting facilities will be provided at the proposed LPG bottling plant:

Sr.no Particulars No./Quantity

1 Fire Extinguisher (10kg) DCP Type : 100 Nos.

2 Fire Extinguisher (75kg) DCP Type : 9 Nos.

3 Fire Extinguisher (4.5 kg) CO2 Type : 12 Nos.

4 Fire Extinguisher (6.5 kg) CO2 Type : 2 Nos.

5 Sand Bucket (9 Liter’s) : 20 Nos.

6 Water Storage Capacity : 2500 KL X 3 nos.

7 Deluge Valves (Sprinklers) : 17 Nos.

8 Main Fire Pump (615 kL/hr) : 3 Nos.

9 Jockey Pump (30 KL/hr) : 2 Nos.

10 Deluge Valve with heat Detector : 17 Nos.

11 Water Monitors : 34 Nos.

12 Fire Hydrant : 22Nos.

13 Hose Box : 23Nos.

14 Fire Hose : 58Nos.

15 Jet Nozzle : 27 Nos.



16 Fog Nozzle : 2 Nos

17 Universal Nozzle : 2 Nos

18 Water Curtain Nozzle : 2 Nos.

19 Pressurised fire hydrant system Available

Table 2.5: Fire Fighting Utilities Details

Other necessary facilities to support fire fighting during emergency are as given below:

Internal communication : page phone, VHF hand sets, public address system

External communication : landline and mobile

Warning system for fire: 1 no. electrical siren with 3 km range and 7 hand siren with

range 1 km.

2.11 TANK LORRY UNLOADING BAY Eight LPG unloading bay TLD gantry of size 48 m x 16 m for unloading of tank lorry have been provided. All unloading bays have been provided with suitable unloading arms. Filling of bullet through 6” pipe is carried out.

2.12 SAFE DISTANCE AND INTER-DISTANCES The safety distances and inter distances between facilities will be maintained as per.

2.13 LAND-USE OF LPG BOTTLING PLANT The new proposed IOCL Plant at Sitarganj is located on 30 Acres area of land; Which is sufficient for its proposed installation. The land use of the proposed LPG plant is given in Table 2.6.

Table 2.6: Land-use (Area Statement) of proposed Sitarganj LPG Bottling Plant

S. No.

Land use parameter Area

1 Process building area 7,660 sqm

2 Non-process building area 2,600 sqm

3 Storage area 3,000 sqm

4 Parking Area 6,600 sqm

5 Driveway & pathway area 6,000 sqm

6 Future expansion area 12,000 sqm

7 Green belt development area

40,469 sqm

8 Open area 43,058 sqm

Total Area (1,21,387) 30 acres



The dimensions of facility available at the Sitarganj LPG Plant are given in Table 2.7.

Table 2.7: Dimensions of Facility Available at IOCL Sitarganj LPG Plant

S.No. Facility Dimensions Area in Sq.m (m2)

1 Admin Building 200

2 Cycle/Car/Scooter Shed 90

3 Security Room 50 and 40. Total 90

4 Weigh Bridge ( Electronic) 48

5 Weigh Bridge Cabin 120

6 Fire Water Tank (3 Nos.)2500 Kl each 18m dia. x 11.25 m Ht.

7 Fire Water Pump House and Air compressor house

300

8 Canteen/Sports Room 200

9 Electric Sub Station 300

10 DG Set Room 90

11 Scrap Yard 150

12 Engg. Store NA

13 Bulk Unloading Bays 8 nos. 768

14 Planning Office 64

15 LPG Pump Compressor House 240

16 LPG Storage Bullet (600 mt x 3 nos.) 3.8 dia *28.7 long each (Bullet )

17 PCVO Crew Rest Room 150

18 Empty / Filling Shed 5500

19 Field Cylinder Shed 1500

20 Bulk truck parking area 11239 Sqm

21 Packed truck Parking Area 14015 Sq.M

22 Cooling Tower 2 Nos

23 Toilet 5 Nos

24 Consumable Store 300

25 Dept. Shed Incl. Valve Change Shed 225

2.14 POWER REQUIREMENT Power required for operating the plant will be 450 kVA. The power will be sourced from SIDCUL. The DG set details required during construction operation phase and during power failure are mentioned below table 2.8.

S.No. Particulars DG Set

Capacity (KVA)

DG Set Qty. (no.)

1 Construction Phase

250 1 no.

3 Power Failure 750 & 250 1 no.



time Table 2.8: Power Requirement of proposed plant

2.15 TRUCK PARKING AREA Approximately 14,105 sqm area has been earmarked for parking of tank lorries.

2.16 GAS MONITORING SYSTEM Gas monitoring system with infra red / Catalytic type sensors will be provided as per revised OISD standard-144. Mimic & repeater panels have been provided at Fire Water Pump House /Control room and security gate.

2.17 PLANT SECURITY SYSTEM The provision of following facilities has been ensured:

Handheld metal detector for frisking

Door Frame Metal detector

Mirror trolley

Integrated Biometric Access Control System

Digital Surveillance through CCTV cameras with memory back-up for 45 days. All critical areas i.e. Admin Bldg, Filling shed, LPG Pump House, Tank Farm, TLD Gantry, Parking and Gate areas to be covered under constant surveillance.

Perimeter surveillance

Sufficient High mast illumination in parking as well as for plant.

2.18 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

The following systems are available at the proposed LPG Plant:

Intrinsically Safe Paging System

PA System for announcement at gate

Inter-com at all working stations/points as per advice

Walkie-talkie for designated staff(VHF/UHF)

Display of carousel performance at TC cabin & Planning

2.19 PROCESS PARAMETERS & DESIGN BASIS The proposed three horizontal LPG storage Bullets have been designed based on the following statutory codes / standards:

1. OISD Standard 144 Latest Revision 2. OISD Standard 150 Latest Revision 3. SMPV (U) Rules – 1981 4. Gas Cylinder Rules – 1981 5. ASME / API / BIS Codes Pertaining To LPG 6. Factories Act – 1948 7. Electrical Installation Under Electricity Rules --1956



2.20 SAFETY PHILOSOPHY LPG is a common clean fuel used extensively in households as well as industry. If its characteristics are understood well and proper precautions as stipulated in various codes and standards are followed, it is an easy and safe fuel to handle. Accordingly, in most of the developed /developing countries, where LPG is consumed in million tons / year, specific codes and standards are available for storing and handling of LPG.

2.20.1 LPG INSTALLATIONS - CODES & STANDARDS Codes and standards which are generally followed for LPG installations are as follows: 1. NFPA (National Fire Protection Association of USA) Standards - NFPA-58: Standard for the Storage and Handling of Liquefied Petroleum Gases - NFPA-59 : LP-Gases at Utility Gas Plants 2. API (American Petroleum Institute) Standards - API-2510: Design & Construction of LPG installations 3. IP (Institute of Petroleum) Standards - IP-9: Liquefied Petroleum Gas - Large Bulk Storage of Pressurized and Refrigerated LPG 4. The Static and Mobile Pressure Vessels (Unfired) Rules, 1981 of India (SMPV Rules) 5. OISD (Oil Industry Safety Directorate) Guidelines - OISD RP - 158 : Recommended Practices on Storage and Handling of Bulk Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), 1997. (This is being followed by Public Sector Refineries and Oil Industry in India. It is currently a guide and not a mandatory code or standard). LPG storage tanks take any other pressurized vessels may be designed as per any of the following well known international or local codes / standards:

- ASME, Section VIII, Division I

- ASME, Section VIII, Division II

- BS 5500

- IS 2825

2.20.2 MOUNDED STORAGE FOR LPG M/s IOCL is classified as ―Major Accident Hazard (MAH)‖ Installation under Manufacture, Storage & Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules 1989, 2000. Accordingly they have formulated & implemented On-site & Off-site Emergency Plans. I. DESCRIPTION OF MOUNDED BULLETS. The mounded storage of LPG has proved to be safer compared to above ground storage vessels since it provides intrinsically passive and safe environment and eliminates the possibility of Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion (BLEVE). The cover of the mound protects the vessel from fire engulfment, radiation from a fire in close proximity and acts of sabotage or vandalism. The area of land required to locate a mounded system is minimal compared to conventional storage. Excavation up to a depth of 0.75 M was done for construction of mounded bullet foundation (Below FGL). Cathodic protection through sacrificial anode method has been provided for all the three bullets for their protection.



II. SAFETY ASPECTS FOR SETTING UP MOUNDED BULLETS (a)Mounded tanks are semi-conventional pressure vessels, covered by a layer of soil or sand. By mounding LPG tanks with an adequate layer of sand and earth, the possibility of fire engulfment and a BLEVE is removed. (b)Mounded vessel(s) placed on a firm foundation will not suffer from flotation. Thus mounded tanks have the advantage over underground LPG tanks, which require protection against possible floatation.

(c) Mounding allows safety distances around the facility to be considerably reduced,compared to an equivalent unprotected design. (d) The extra cost associated with a mounded system is offset by the lower cost of the land required, and the virtual exclusion of fire fighting systems. (e) Mounded systems have also been installed where the available space, or environmental pressure, precluded traditional storage methods.

2.21 EARTHQUAKE RESISTANT MEASURES FOR LPG STORAGE VESSELS The LPG plant is located in seismic Zone 4, design parameters has taken account for seismic forces. Design of proposed bullets has taken consideration of following:

IS 1893 (Part 2) 2014 - Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures : Liquid

retaining Tanks – Elevated and Ground Supported

IS 1893 (Part 4) :2005- Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures-Part 4

Industrial Structures Including Stack Like Structures

As per IS 1893 (Part 2) 2014, dynamic earth pressure is taken into account while computing the base shear of a partially or fully buried tank. Earth pressure is also be considered in the design of walls. In buried tanks, dynamic earth pressure is not be relied upon to reduce dynamic effects due to liquid. Ground supported tanks (particularly, steel tanks) are checked for failure against buckling. Similarly, safety of shaft type of staging of elevated tanks against buckling is ensured. Piping systems connected to tanks is consider the potential movement of the connection points during earthquake and provide for sufficient flexibility to avoid damage. The piping system is designed so as not to impart significant mechanical loading on tank. Local loads at pipe connections are considered in the design of the tank. Mechanical devices, which add flexibility to piping such as bellows, expansion joints and other special couplings, are also used in the piping connections.



2.22 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR SAFE BEARING CAPACITY MOUNDED STORAGE BULLET TANK During design of mounded storage tank, safe bearing capacity analysis of the foundation will be essentially carried out through geotechnical investigation to ensure zero settling of the mounded storage tanks during operation phase or earthquake.

2.23 PROJECT COST The estimated project cost is Rs 160.09 Crores for installation/construction of new LPG bottling facility of 3 x 600 MT LPG storage horizontal mounded bullets at SIDCUL, Sitarganj.

2.24 WATER REQUIREMENT AND WASTE WATER GENERATION Total water requirement at the LPG bottling plant is 4 KLD during construction phase, which will be met through the tubewell at onsite. During Operation phase the plant will require 4 KLD of fresh water. The water will be provided by SIDCUL infrastructures facilities (Source of water is Baigul River) Approx 3.4 effluent (2.4 KLD sewage and 1 KLD from washing cylinder) will be generated. The 2.4 KLD of water will be passed in septic tanks and soak pits. While the 1 KLD of effluent generated by cylinder washing will be passed through sedimentation trap and it will be resused again for washing cylinders and green belt.

. Figure 2.4 : Water Balance Chart

2.25 SOLID WASTES AND HAZARDOUS WASTES 2.26.1 Solid Wastes

No industrial solid waste will be generated during the bottling process. Damaged cylinders will be segregated & stored on site prior to disposal as scrap metal. Hazardous waste generated from D.G set operation will be disposed to Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB) Authorized Recyclers.



From the LPG bottling plant, very negligible domestic solid waste of 20 kg/day in construction phase & 5 kg/day in Operation phase will be generated, which is collected and disposed as per provision of Municipal Solid Wastes rules

Particulars Construction Phase

Operation Phase

Total no. of employees 100 25

Assuming per capita solid waste generation rate as 0.20 kg/capita/day

Quantity of solid waste generated 20 kg/day 5 kg/day

Organic solid waste : 60 % of the total waste

12 kg/day 3 kg/day

Inorganic solid waste : 40 % of the total waste

8 kg/day 2 kg/day

Disposal of domestic solid waste The domestic wastes are segregated at source, collected in bins and composted.

Table 2.9: Solid waste generation details

2.26.2 Hazardous Waste Generation The hazardous wastes generated at the LPG pant is about 1000 liters per annum spent oil from DG set which is stored in MS drums and sent to UEPPCB authorized recyclers. Details of hazardous waste generation are as given below:

2.26 AIR POLLUTION SOURCES The major air pollution sources from the LPG Plant are 250 kVA and 750 KVA capacity DG sets. These generator sets are provided with stack of 13.5 m height as per state pollution control board norms. The sources of air pollution, type of fuel used, fuel consumption and chimney height details are indicated in the Table 2.5.

Table 2.10: Air Pollution Sources, Fuel Consumption and Stack Height Details

Sn.

Stack Physical details Stack Attached to D.G sets

a. Capacity (1 x 750 KVA, 1 x 250 KVA will be operated during power failure using HSD)

b. Fuel quantity (Diesel) 48 L/Hr for 250 KVA, 90 L/Hr for 750 KVA DG set. Fuel Required- 1.8 KL pm Approx.

c. Fuel used HSD

d. Stack height* Stack height will be 13.5 meters from the roof

e. Control measures Acoustic enclosures are provided.



2.28 MAN POWER

The plant will hire 100 labours/workers on contract basis from near by local area during construction phase. While during the Operation phase, the plant will hire 20 workers on permanent basis from nearby villages.

2.29 NOISE GENERATION AND ITS MANAGEMENT

The major sources of noise pollution in the LPG Plant are the DG sets for which acoustic enclosure has been provided. Also ambient noise levels are ensured within the ambient standards by inbuilt design of mechanical equipment and building apart from vegetation (tree plantations) along the periphery and at various locations within the LPG Plant premises.



CHAPTER 3:

DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

3.1 INTRODUCTION The reconnaissance survey of the area around the proposed site in SIDCUL, Sitarganj area, Udham Singh Nagar district, Uttarakhand was carried out on 22nd of December 2016 and the field studies were carried out for one season (30th December 2016 to 31st March 2017) for the EIA studies to collect baseline primary and secondary data for the present environmental scenario in the study area. A comprehensive primary and secondary data collection program ware undertaken to assess the status of baseline environment conditions within the study area, as per the TOR issued by MOEF&CC for carrying out the EIA/EMP study for one season from January 2017 to March 2017. The area covered by 10 km radius around the project site has been considered for study. The environmental monitoring has been carried out for ambient air quality, water quality, soil characteristics, noise levels and meteorology. Land, surface and ground water, soil, meteorology, ambient air, ambient noise constitute the physical environment, while flora and fauna constitute the biological environment of the study area. Demographic and socio-economic conditions of the study area were also studied during the study period. Physical, biological and socio-economic environmental conditions within 10 km radius study have been comprehensively discussed in the following sections

3.2 LOCATION Udham Singh Nagar district falls in the Tarai region of Kumaon Divison. The geographical area of the district is 3055 Km2 and in aerially it ranks 9th in Uttarakhand state. It is located between latitude 28° 53' N and 29° 23' N and laterally extends between longitudes 78° 45' E and 80° 08' E. The district is bounded by Nainital and Champawat districts of Uttarakhand on the north, Moradabad, Rampur, Bareilly and Philibhit districts of Uttar Pradesh on the south, Bijnor district of Uttar Pradesh on west and Nepal on the east. The project will be constructed in well developed ultra modern industrial area SIDCUL, Sitarganj (State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Corporation of Uttararkhand). SIDCUL will provide infrastructure facilities like land, water, roads, power, and transportation, hospitals, warehouses and all other essential amenities to the IOCL. As per the the Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises (MSME) report the SIDCUL, Sitarganj has already 284 production units working on approx area of 1,099.43 hectares. Below mentioned are some of the industries in Sitarganj.



Sr.no Industry Name Type/Products

1 Shri Sai Visvas Polymers

2 Innovative Textile Limited Textiles

3 Western Consolidated Pvt.Ltd Hardware

4 Shiran Electricals Pvt.Ltd. Electrical

5 AGMECO Faucets Pvt.Ltd. Hardwares

6 Karan Industries Auto Parts

7 Balaji Action Buildwell Hardware

8 Heinz India Food

9 Parle Biscuits Food Table 3.1: Important Industries in Sitarganj SIDCUL

3.3 SENSITIVE ZONES

There is no archaeological monument within the 5 km radius of the proposed project site. There is no criticaly polluted area within 10 km radius area. There is no national park/wildlife sanctuary within 10 km radius area from the new proposed LPG Bottling Plant. Kailash river and Baigul river lies 2 KM away from the project site. The Nandhaur Reserved forest is about 13 Km away from the proposed plant site. Bhimtal (hill station, Nainital) is about – 66 Km (N) from the project site.



3.4 TOPOGRAPHY

The study area is characterized by the flat plain with elevation ranging from 235 to 215 m above mean sea level. The study area has a slope from North to South. The project location lies entirely in the Gangetic plain (The Gangetic Plain in the centre - Highly fertile alluvial soils; flat topography broken by numerous ponds, lakes and rivers

Figure 3.1: Topographic sheet of study Area (The star denotes the project location )

3.5 GEOMORPHOLOGY AND SOIL TYPE

Udham Singh Nagar district may be broadly divided into two physiographic units from north to south viz., Bhabar and Tarai respectively. Since the area is located in the Himalayan foothills, a very thick column of alluvium is deposited, which further is classified into two distinct divisions: (A) The piedmont fan deposits known as Bhabar (B) The Tarai Alluvium These zones spread in northeast – southwest direction all along the foothills of the Siwalik formation having a maximum width of less than 30 km. The general gradient towards south varies from 9 to 17 m/km. The slope gradually decreases towards south in the Tarai region and becomes almost flat close to the boundary between Tarai and Central Ganga plains,



which exists few km south of the southern boundary of the study area. The geomorphology of an area plays a very significant role in the groundwater movement and occurrence. The soil types are controlled by the topography and rock types. Based on the National bureau of soil Survey and Land Use Planning (ICAR) Nagpur, the soils of the district Udham Singh Nagar can be classified into Udifluventic Ustochrepts, Typic Ustipsamments, Udic Ustochrepts, Udic Haplusstolls, Typic Ustochrepts as determined by their diagnostic properties. The Bhabar soils lay at the northern extremity of Khatima and Bazpur blocks, part of the alluvial deposits. Soils are shallow with sandy to loamy texture, poorly sorted, comprising mainly of gravel, sand, silt, clay with pebbles etc. The Tarai soils run all along the northern extremity of the district, form continuous fringe with the Bhabar Zone. Bhabar formation is found in extreme northern parts of the Khatima and Bazpur blocks, boundary demarcated by the contact of Tarai and Bhabar. The Tarai belt is 8–25 km in width, and the general slope is <1% towards south. Soil is calcareous, moderately productive and suitable for extensive cultivation of high yielding variety of crops like rice and sugar cane.

3.6 GEOLOGY

Geology plays an important role in shaping the groundwater scenario of an area. So, it becomes imperative to know the geology of District Udham Singh Nagar. Piedmont alluvial deposits represent the geology of the study area. Broadly, it can be divided into two formations viz. Bhabar and Tarai. These are characterized by distinct lithology, grain size distribution, variation of degree of sorting etc. a generalized geological succession, of the area, is as follows; Geological map of Udham Singh Nagar Geological details of district Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand

Age Morphotectonic Unit

Divisions Lithology

Recent to Quaternary

Piedmont Bhabar Boulder sand and clay

Alluvial plain Tarai Sand, clay and slit. Table 3.2: Geological details of district Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand



Figure 3.2: Geological map of District Udham Singh Nagar

The Study area/ project site/ Sitarganj lies on a Tarai formed rock structure. Tarai Formation: The Tarai formation is exposed immediately south of the Bhabar formation, and the name itself being derived from marshy conditions. Tarai formation consists of clays, sandy clays, fine to medium sand and occasional gravels. In this formation there is a dominance of clayey successions over sandy horizons. The granular zones mostly occur as lenses and have inter–tonguing relationships with clastic and non-clastic units .The northern limits of the zone is demarcated by the spring line, i.e. the contact between Bhabar and Tarai, whereas the southern limit of this zone is taken to be the region where auto flow conditions cease to exist in the tube wells. The Tarai sediments representing the finer portion of the channel bed load and the load in suspension and solution, which are brought by the streams and evenly sorted out by the river action. Tarai formation is better sorted as compared to the Bhabar.

3.7 HYDROGEOLOGY Generally the groundwater flows from north to south in the study area. Based on the behavior and occurrence of groundwater, the district can be broadly categorized into two broad hydrogeomorphic units namely (1) Bhabar and (2) Tarai, which have significantly different Hydrogeological attributes. These are briefly described hereunder and the Hydrogeological map of Udham Singh Nagar district



Figure3.3: Hydro Geomorphological Map of Udham Singh Nagar District

Figure3.4: HydrogeoLogical Map of Udham Singh Nagar District



3.8 GROUND WATER (TARAI REGION)

Figure 3.5: Pre Monsoon & Post Monsoon ground water levels Map of Udham Singh Nagar District

As far as the Tarai zone is concerned, The unconfined shallow groundwater of the Tarai may be recharged by (1) Direct infiltration from rainfall on the land surface, (2) Infiltration from the streams when flooded, (3) Return seepage from irrigation (4) Lateral percolation from adjacent Bhabar zone. On the contrary, the confined groundwater is probable recharged by downward percolation and lateral flow from Bhabar belt. Bhabar is, therefore, the intake area for Tarai as well. The groundwater in Tarai zone occurs both in unconfined and confined conditions. In the unconfined aquifer, the depth to water level in pre monsoon and post monsoon varies from 2.09 to 7.08 m bgl and from 1.99 to 6.89 m bgl, respectively. The seasonal fluctuation varies from 0.09 to 3.56 m. The general slope of water table is from north to south. The tube wells tapping deeper confined aquifers with auto-flow conditions yield 25.0 to 55.0 lps of freshwater for a draw down of 2.0 to 8.0 m. In case of tubewells tapping confined aquifers with non flowing conditions the yield varies between 10 and 40 lps for a draw down of 4.0



to 9.0 m. The exploratory wells of CGWB tapping confined aquifer, drilled depth ranges from 74.98 to 88.39 m, yield ranges from 2683 to 3100 lpm, transmissivity values range from 1180 to 2500 m2/day, and the hydraulic conductivity ranges from 25 to 243 m/day. The hydraulic gradient ranges between 1.35 to 4.0 m/km. the coefficient of permeability ranges between 17 and 108 m/day.

3.9 DRAINAGE PATTERN District Udham Singh Nagar has a dense network of the drainage pattern. The rivers of the district belongs to the Ganges drainage system. Of these, Sarada, Kosi, Gola and Phikka river and their tributaries are Sawaldeh, Bour, Nandhour,Bhak, Kailash etc. drain the district. The unique feature of the area is debouching of major rivers into the plains from Lower Himalayas. The overall flow direction of these rivers generally north–south trend or northeast–southwest and flows to south till its confluences with the Ganga River. The major rivers are perennial, whereas their tributaries originating from sub-Himalayan zone are ephemeral and remain dry during the non-monsoon seasons. The overall drainage pattern in the study area sub dendritic to sub parallel.

Figure 3.6 : Drainage Pattern Map of Udham Singh Nagar District

3.10 MINERALS No mineral are available in the district.



3.11 CLIMATE The climate varies from Sub-tropical and sub-humid with three distinct seasons i.e. summer, monsoon (rainy season) and winter. The rainy season starts from the month of middle June to September end, and followed by the winter season, which starts from the end of October and goes up to February. December and January are the coldest months in the district. The summer season starts from March and it goes up to June. The hottest months of the year are May and June. The maximum temperature in the district goes up to 42°C during the summers and the minimum temperature is between 1 and 4°C, further north of the district, the temperature comes down to 0.4°C in winter season.

3.11.1 RAINFALL Rainfall, spatially, is highly variable depending upon the altitude. The intensity of the rainfall increases from south to north and the amount of rainfall decreases in generally from west to east. About 90% of the rainfall received during the monsoon period, and the remaining 10% of the rainfall in non-monsoon period. The average annual rainfall is 1,296.85 mm.

3.11.2 RELATIVE HUMIDITY The relative humidity showed an average minimum of 41.3% and average maximum of 85.0% during the pre-monsoon period.

3.11.3 WIND DIRECTION The winds flows most frequently from west (W), followed by the windS from the east (E) . The frequency of winds from west (W) and east (E) and northwest (NW) are 27%, and 13% respectively, however the winds are calms on 43 % during the study period. The winds rarely flow from northerly and southerly directions.

3.11.4 WIND SPEED The highest wind speed is 9 m/s which is mainly from western direction. The mean wind

speed was calculated at 7.8 kmph in pre-monsoon period.



Figure 3.7: Wind Rose diagram of the proposed site (January 2017 to March 2017)



3.12 SOIL SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS

SOIL SAMPLING STATIONS

Figure 3.8 : Sampling locations of Soil Quality Monitoring for Sitarganj.

Table3.3 : Soil Sampling Locations in the Study Area

The value of important physical and chemical parameters of these soil samples are given in above Table. From the tabulated values, the following conclusions can be made about the physical and chemical characteristics of the soil samples. Colour: Soil samples from all four locations are brownish. Texture: Soil samples from all four locations are loam, clay, and sandy in texture. Water Holding Capacity (WHC): Water holding capacity (WHC) of soil samples of the study area ranges between 41 % to 45 % and these soils have good capability of retaining sufficient water during irrigation for facilitating the plant growth.

Sr. No.

Sampling Location IOCL Sitarganj.

Direction Dist. (Km) Latitude Longitude

1 S1 Project Site - - 29.154108° 79.044301°

2 S2 Shaktifarm W 3.45 km 29° 0'36.27"N 79°39'1.22"E

3 S3 Ranshali EEN 3.07 km 29° 1'15.18"N 79°44'3.05"E°

4 S4 Sisona SSE 3.75 km 28°58'54.59"N 79°41'47.57"E

5 S5 Bharauni EES 5.36 km 28°59'47.75"N 79°44'19.46"E



Bulk Density: Bulk density of soil in the study area is found to be in the range from 1.20 to 1.27 g/cm3. pH: pH was determined by taking 1:5 ratio of soil and distilled water. pH of soil in the study area is found to be slightly alkaline in the range of 7.1 to 7.9. Sodium: Sodium content of the soil samples in the study area is in range 18.2 to 19.3 mg/ 1000 g. Total Nitriogen: content in soil sample of the study area is found in the range of 21.84 to 23 mq/1000 g. Calcium: Calcium content in soil samples ranges from 1,226.0 to 1,312.0 mg/1000g. Magnesium: Content in soil samples of the study area is found in the range of 169.8 to 180.6 mq/1000g. Organic Carbon: Organic Carbon in the soil sample ranges from 1.5 to 2.1 %.

Table 3.4: Soil Characteristics in the Study Area Sn Parameters Unit Project site Shaktifarm Ranshali Sisona Bharauni

1 pH - 7.9 7.1 7.5 7.3 7.3

2 Conductivity Mho/cm 125.0 112.0 116.0 120.0 122.0

3 Moisture % 9.3 8.4 7.9 9.4 9.4

4 Water Hoilding Capacity

% 44 41 42 45 45

5 Bulk Density gm/cm3 1.20 1.22 1.25 1.27 1.24

6 Total Nitrogen mg/Kg 22.85 22.40 21.84 22.68 23

7 Potassium as K mg/Kg 40.9 41.4 40.7 42.6 42

8 Phosphorus as P2O5

mg/Kg 16.7 16.3 16.5 17.3 17.5

9 Zinc as Zn mg/Kg 15.20 15.30 15.60 16.10 15.10

10 Iron as Fe mg/Kg 29.5 30.8 30.6 32.2 33.2

11 Copper as Cu mg/Kg 3.8 3.4 3.3 3.5 3.5

12 Sulphur mg/Kg 14.2 14.7 15.1 14.8 12.3

13 Sodium mg/Kg 18.6 18.2 19.3 18.7 18.7

14 Calcium as Ca mg/Kg 1,260.0 1,226.0 1,312.0 1,238.0 1,300

15 Magnesium as Mg mg/Kg 175.0 171.3 169.8 170.6 180.6

16 Lead as Pb mg/Kg BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

17 Chromium as Cr mg/Kg BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

18 Cadmium as Cd mg/Kg BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

19 Organic Crabon % 1.7 1.5 1.8 2.1

20 Texture

Sand % 21.0 18.0 22.0 18.0 19.0

Silt % 37.0 36.0 42.0 38.0 41.0

Clay % 34.0 46.0 36.0 44.0 40.0

3.13 WATER RESOURCES AND WATER QUALITY Water Resources Water resources of the study area are classified into the following categories:

Surface Water Resource: Nadi, nullah, ponds, etc.



Ground Water Resources: Accumulation of water in deeper strata of ground.

The only source of recharging for surface water and ground water is from the atmospheric precipitation, which is in the form of rainfall. 3.13.1 Surface Water Resources

Kailash river and Baigul river flows through study area about 2 KM away from the project site. Most of the natural drainage carries runoff during monsoon months. No other water bodies exist in the project study area. An irrigation canal flows at a distance of 70m from the project site

3.13.2 Water Sampling Locations

Water quality in the study area has been studied for assessing the water environment and to evaluate anticipated impacts of the project. Based on the reconnaissance survey, sampling locations were finalized keeping the following criteria as basis:

Drainage pattern;

Location of residential areas representing different activities/likely impact areas; and

Likely areas which can represent baseline conditions

For assessing the ground water quality in the study area, water samples were collected from five ground water locations from Project site, Nalai, Sisona, Shaktifarm, Lamba Khera and Magarsara were analyzed as per the procedures specified in 'Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater' published by American Public Health Association (APHA). Two surface water sample were also collected from Ukrauli near Baigul River & Lalarkhas near canal the study area. The ground and surface water sampling locations are shown in Figure below. Ground water samples for chemical analysis were collected in polyethylene carboys. Water samples collected for metal content were acidified with 1 ml HNO3. Selected physico-chemical and heavy metal have been analyzed for ground water quality status in the study area.



WATER SAMPLING STATIONS

Figure 3.9: Surface Water & Ground Water Quality sampling locations at Sitarganj.

Table 3.5 : Surface Water & Ground Water Sampling Locations in the Study Area

3.13.3 Characteristics of Ground Water Samples

The collected water samples were analyzed for physical and chemical parameters as parameters described in IS:10500:2012. Table 3.6 gives desirable and permissible limits prescribed for potable water in IS: 10500: 2012.

Table 3.6: Indian Standard Specification for Drinking Water Sl. No.

Characteristic Requirement (Acceptable Limit)

Permissible Limit in the Absence of Alternate Source

Protocol

I Organoleptic and Physical Parameters

i) Colour, Hazen units, Max 5 15 IS 3025 (Part 4)

ii) Odour Agreeable Agreeable IS 3025 (Part 5a)

Sr. No.

Sampling Location & codes IOCL Sitarganj.

Direction Dist. (Km) Latitude Longitude

1 SW 1 Lalarkhas(near canal) NW 2km 29° 1'29.12"N 79°40'18.33"E 2 SW 2 Ukrauli (near river) NE 2.5 km 28°57'17.50"N 79°41'25.39"E

3 GW 3 Nalai NE 4.04 km 29° 2'10.18"N 79°43'5.66"E 4 GW 4 Sisona SSE 3.75 km 28°58'54.59"N 79°41'47.57"E 5 GW 5 Premises of project - - 29° 0'44.68"N 79°41'11.88"E 6 GW 6 Shaktifarm W 3.45 km 29° 0'39.85"N 79°39'3.17"E 7 GW 7 Lamba Khera EES 4.88 km 29° 0'16.06"N 79°44'4.16"E 8 GW 8 Magarsara ESE 7.29 km 28°58'54.09"N 79°44'58.52"E



Sl. No.



Protocol

iii) pH value 6.5-8.5 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 11)

iv) Taste Agreeable Agreeable IS 3025 (Part 7&8)

v) Turbidity, NTU, Max 1 5 IS 3025 (Part 10)

vi) Total dissolved solids, mg/l, Max

500 2000 IS 3025 (Part 16)

II General Parameters Concerning Substances Undesirable in Excessive Amounts

i) Aluminium (as Al), mg/l, Max 0.03 0.2 IS 3025 (Part 55)

ii) Ammonia (as total ammonia-N), mg/l, Max

0.5 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 34)

iii) Anionic detergents (as MBAS) mg/l, Max

0.2 1.0 IS 13428

iv) Barium (as Ba), mg/l, Max 0.7 No relaxation IS 15302

v) Boron (as B), mg/l, Max 0.5 1.0 IS 3025 (Part 57)

vi) Calcium (as Ca), mg/l, Max 75 200 IS 3025 (Part 40)

vii) Chloramines (as Cl2), mg/l, Max 4.0 No relaxation IS IS 3025 (Part 26)

viii) Chloride (as Cl), mg/l, Max 250 1000 IS 3025 (Part 32)

ix) Copper (as Cu), mg/l, Max 0.05 1.5 IS 3025 (Part 42)

x) Fluoride (as F) mg/l, Max 1.0 1.5 IS 3025 (Part 60)

xi) Free residual chlorine, mg/l, Min 0.2 1 IS 3025 (Part 26)

xii) Iron (as Fe), mg/l, Max 0.3 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 53)

xiii) Magnesium (as Mg), mg/l, Max 30 100 IS 3025 (Part 46)

xiv) Manganese (as Mn), mg/l, Max 0.1 0.3 IS 3025 (Part 59)

xv) Mineral oil, mg/l, Max 0.5 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 39)

xvi) Nitrate (as NO3), mg/l, Max 45 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 34)

xvii) Phenolic compounds (as C6H5OH), mg/l, Max

0.001 0.002 IS 3025 (Part 43)

xviii) Selenium (as Se), mg/l, Max 0.01 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 56)

xix) Silver (as Ag), mg/l, Max 0.1 No relaxation IS 13428

xx) Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l, Max 200 400 IS 3025 (Part 24)

xxi) Sulphide (as H2S), mg/l, Max 0.05 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 29)

xxii) Total alkalinity as Calcium, mg/l, Max

200 600 IS 3025 (Part 23)

xxiii) Total hardness (as CaCO3), mg/l, Max

200 600 IS 3025 (Part 21)

xxiv) Zinc (as Zn), mg/l, Max 5 15 IS 3025 (Part 49)

III Parameters Concerning Toxic Substances

i) Cadmium (as Cd), mg/l, Max 0.003 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 41)

ii) Cyanide (as CN), mg/l, Max 0.05 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 27)

iii) Lead (as Pb), mg/l, Max 0.01 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 47)

iv) Mercury (as Hg), mg/l, Max 0.001 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 48)

v) Molybdenum (as Mo), mg/l, Max 0.07 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 2)

vi) Nickel (as Ni), mg/l, Max 0.02 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 54)

vii) Polychlorinated biphenyls, mg/l, Max

0.0005 viii) No relaxation APHA 6630

viii) Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons (as PAH), mg/l, Max

0.0001 No relaxation APHA 6630

ix) Total Arsenic (as As), mg/l, Max 0.01 0.05 IS 3025 (Part 37)

x) Total chromium (as Cr), mg/l, Max

0.05 No relaxation IS 3025 (Part 52

xi) Trihalomethanes

a) Bromoform, mg/l, Max 0.1 No relaxation ASTM D 3973-85 or APHA 6232

b) Dibromochloromethane, mg/l, Max

0.1 No relaxation ASTM D 3973-85 or APHA 6232

c) Bromodichloromethane, mg/l, Max

0.06 No relaxation

ASTM D 3973-85 or APHA 6232



Sl. No.



Protocol

d) Chloroform, mg/l, Max 0.2 No relaxation ASTM D 3973-85 or APHA 6232

IV Bacteriological Quality of Drinking Water

i All water intended for drinking, a) E. coli or thermo tolerant coliform bacteria (TCB)

Shall not be detectable in any 100 ml sample

Source: Bureau of Indian Standard Code IS: 10500:2012. The results of ground water analysis are given in Table 3.7. Colour: The colour of ground water sample is found <1 hazen unit. Odour: The odour of ground water sample is agreeable and meets the desirable limit for drinking water standard. pH: The pH value of ground water water sample is 6.9 to 7.4 and always meets the drinking water desirable standard. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): TDS of ground water is 230.5 to 302.0 mg/L. Total Hardness: Total hardness value ground water sample is 148.5 to 314.0 mg/L. Iron: The iron content in ground water sample is 0.17 to 0.3 mg/L and found within the permissible limit of 0.3 mg/l in the absence of alternate source of potable water. Chloride: Chloride content of ground water sample is 9.20 to 20.4 mg/L and meets the acceptable limit of 250 mg/l. Calcium: Calcium content in ground water 42.6 to 72.5 mg/L and found within the acceptable limit of 75 mg/L. Magnesium: Magnesium content in ground water sample is 9.88 to 12.48 mg/L and found within the acceptable limit of 75 mg/L. Sulphate: Sulphate content in ground water river water sample is 15 to 31.7 mg/l and meets the acceptable limit of 200 mg/L for potable water. Nitrate: Nitrate content in ground water is 0.65 to 2.14 mg/L and meets the acceptable limit of 45 mg/l for potable water. Fluoride: Fluoride content of water sample is 0.21 to 0.36 mg/L and meets the acceptable limit of 1 mg/L for potable water. Conclusions: The results of ground water were compared to Indian Standard Specification of drinking water IS: 10500:2012.



Table 3.7: Ground Water Quality in the Study Area

Sn. Parameters Units Project Site

GW5 Nalai GW3 Sisona GW4

Shaktifarm GW6

Lamba Khera GW7

Magarsara GW8

1 pH - 7.3 7.4 7.1 7.5 7.2 7.4

2 Colour Hazen Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

3 Turbidity NTU BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

4 Conductivity μs/cm 298.5 320.0 380.4 382.4 297.0 320.0

5 Odour - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

6 Taste - Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable

7 Hardness as CaCO3 mg/L 148.5 152.0 218.23 314.0 168.2 150.0

8 Calcium as Ca mg/L 42.6 57.2 49.8 67.4 72.5 57.2

9 Total Alkalinity as CaCO3 mg/L 173.2 162.5 180.7 178.2 150.0 162.5

10 Chloride as Cl mg/L 12.6 15.9 20.4 20.12 9.30 15.9

11 Cyanide as CN mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

12 Magnesium as Mg mg/L 13.8 16.5 14.8 9.88 12.48 15.5

13 TDS mg/L 230.0 288.0 302.0 276.5 263.5 286.0

14 Sulphate as SO4 mg/L 20.5 15.5 28.42 27.63 24.20 15

15 Fluoride as F mg/L 0.33 0.23 0.36 0.22 0.32 0.21

16 Nitrate as NO3-N mg/L 1.24 1.46 1.32 0.65 2.14 1.46

17 Iron as Fe mg/L 0.25 0.17 0.19 0.3 0.23 0.18

18 Chromium as Cr+6 mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

19 Zinc as Zn mg/L 0.13 0.16 0.12 0.08 0.11 0.15

20 Chromium as Cr mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

21 Copper as Cu mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

22 Manganese as Mn mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

23 Cadmium as Cd mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

24 Lead as Pb mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

25 Arsenic as As mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

26 Mercury as Hg mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

27 Sodium as Na mg/L 14.70 17.52 17.80 12.5 18.60 17.52

28 Potassium as k mg/L 1.35 2.30 1.10 1.12 1.90 2.30

29 Phosphate as PO4 mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

30 Nickel as Ni mg/L BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL BDL

Note: BDL indicates Below Detection Limit.



Table 3.8: Analysis Results of Surface water samples.

Sn. Parameters Unit SW1 SW2

1 Colour Hazan <1 <1

2 Turbidity NTU 6 5

3 pH -- 7.8 7.9

4 DO mg/L 6.5 6.1

5 BOD mg/L 5.6 4.31

6 COD mg/L 29.5 17.3

7 Total Dissolved Solids

mg/L 320 205

8 Total Hardness mg/L 90.5 71.9

9 Iron (Fe) mg/L 0.16 0.12

10 Chloride (Cl) mg/L 35.4 30

11 Calcium (Ca) mg/L 18.8 18.7

12 Magnesium (Mg) mg/L 6.4 4.4

13 Copper (Cu) mg/L 0.05 0.13

14 Manganese (Mn) mg/L 0.02 0.02

15 Sulphate (SO4) mg/L 27.5 23.5

16 Nitrate (NO3) mg/L 1.0 0.78

17 Fluoride (F) mg/L 0.24 0.14

18 Phenolic Compounds

mg/L BDL BDL

19 Mercury (Hg) mg/L BDL BDL

20 Cadmium (Cd) mg/L BDL BDL

21 Selenium (Se) mg/L BDL BDL

22 Arsenic (As) mg/L BDL BDL

23 Cyanide (CN) mg/L BDL BDL

24 Lead (Pb) mg/L BDL BDL

25 Zinc (Zn) mg/L 1.4 0.24

26 Anionic Detergents

mg/L BDL BDL

27 Hexa. Chromium (Cr+6)

mg/L BDL BDL

28 Mineral Oil mg/L BDL BDL

29 Pesticides mg/L BDL BDL

30 Alkalinity as CaCo3 mg/L 101 82.2

31 Aluminum (as Al) mg/L BDL BDL

32 Boron mg/L 0.08 0.07



3.13.4 Characteristics of Surface Water Samples

The surface water sample was collected from Baigul River and the lake analyzed for physical and chemical parameters. Table 3.5 gives analyzed results and are discussed below: Colour: The colour of surface water sample is found <1 hazen unit. Odour: The odour of surface water sample is agreeable and meets the desirable limit for drinking water standard. pH: The pH value of surface water samples was between 7.8 - 7.9 and always meets the drinking water desirable standard. Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): TDS of surface water samples was between 205 - 325 mg/l and meets permissible limit of 500 mg/l. Total Hardness: Total hardness value of surface water samples was between is 71.9 - 92 mg/l Hardness value is within the acceptable limit of 200 mg/l. Iron: The iron content in surface water samples was between is 0.12 – 0.16 mg/l and found within the permissible limit of 0.3 mg/l in the absence of alternate source of potable water. Chloride: Chloride content of surface water samples was between is 30 -35.4 mg/l and meets the acceptable limit of 250 mg/l. Calcium: Calcium content in surface water samples was between is 18.7 - 18.8 mg/l and found within the acceptable limit of 75 mg/l. Magnesium: Magnesium content in surface water samples was between is 4.4 – 6.4 mg/l and found within the acceptable limit of 75 mg/l. Total Alkalinity: Total alkalinity of surface water samples was between is 82.2 - 101 mg/l and meets within the permissible limit 600 mg/l. Sulphate: Sulphate content in surface water samples was between is 23.5 – 27.5 mg/l and meets the acceptable limit of 200 mg/l for potable water. Nitrate: Nitrate content in surface water samples was between is 0.78 – 1.0 mg/l and meets the acceptable limit of 45 mg/l for potable water. Fluoride: Fluoride content of surface water samples was between is 0.14 – 0.24 mg/l and meets the acceptable limit of 1 mg/l for potable water.



3.14 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY 3.14.1 Introduction

To study the baseline air quality scenario in the study area, eight ambient air quality monitoring (AAQM) stations were selected in the study area in different directions and at different distances from the project site keeping in view of the guidelines of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MOEF&CC).

3.14.2 Methodology of Monitoring and Analysis

Envirotech APM 460 BL Respirable Dust Sampler (RDS) and Sampler (Envirotech APM 550)/ Ecotech (AAS 127) fine particulate matter were deployed for ambient air quality monitoring. The baseline data of air environment is monitored for the below mentioned parameters:

Particulate Matter (PM2.5);

Particulate Matter (PM10);

Sulphur dioxide (SO2);

Di oxides of Nitrogen (NO2);

Ozone (O3);

Lead (Pb);

Carbon Monoxide (CO);

Ammonia (NH3);

Benzene (C6H6);

Benzo (a) Pyrene (BaP);

Arsenic (As);

Nickel (Ni), 3.14.3 Sampling and Analytical Techniques

PM2.5 and PM10 have been estimated by gravimetric method. Modified West and Gaeke method (IS-5182 part-II, 1969) have been adopted for estimation of SO2. Jacobs-Hochheiser method (IS-5182 part-IV, 1975) has been adopted for the estimation of NO2. Samples for carbon monoxide were analyzed using NDIR techniques. The techniques adopted for sampling and analysis are given in Table 3.9 along with the minimum detection limits for each parameter.



Table 3.9: Techniques Used For Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

S. No.

Parameter Technique Detectable Limit (µg / m

3)

1 Particulate Matter (PM10) Gravimetric [EPA -40 (CFR Part 50)] 2.0

2 Particulate Matter (PM2.5) Gravimetric [EPA -40 (CFR Part 50)] 2.0

3 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) Improved West and Gaeke 5.0

4 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Modified Jacob & Hochheiser 5.0

5 Carbon Monoxide (CO) NDIR [IS 13270 : 1992] 0.1

6 Ammonia (NH3) Nesslers Method (APHA) 20

7 Ozone (O3) KI Absorption Method 5.0

8 Lead (Pb) AAS Method [IS 5182 (Part 22) : 2004] 0.1

9 Arsenic (As) AAS Method [IS 5182 (Part 22) : 2004] 0.001

10 Nickel (Ni) AAS Method [IS 5182 (Part 22) : 2004] 0.001

11 Benzone (C6H6) Adsorption & Desorption followed by GC [IS 5182 (Part 11) : 2006]

0.01

12 Benzo (a) pyrene (BaP) Solvent Extraction followed by GC Analysis [IS 5282 (Part 12) : 1991]

0.00

3.14.4 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

The Project site, Sisona, Ranshali, Lamba Khera, Magarsara, Mirabara Rana, Dev Nagar and Bawanpuri villages were selected for ambient air quality monitoring based as per guidelines of CPCB. Ambient air quality monitoring locations are shown in Figure 3.11.

Figure 3.10 : AAQ sampling locations for Sitarganj marked on satellite image.



Table 3.10 : AAQ sampling locations for Sitarganj.

3.14.5 National Ambient Air Quality Standards

The national ambient air quality standards are given in Table 3.12. Monitored values for study have been compared with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. 3.14.6 Results of Ambient Air Quality Monitoring

The results of monitoring of PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2, NH3, O3, C6H6, BaP, Pb, As, Ni and CO concentrations at the Project site, Sisona, Ranshali, Lamba Khera, Magarsara, Mirabara Rana, Dev Nagar and Bawanpuri villages during the study period are presented in Table 3.13 to Table 3.18. 3.14.7 Ambient Air Quality Standards

National ambient air quality standards are given in Table 3.13. National ambient air quality standards for industrial, residential, rural & other areas are met for all monitored parameters at all AAQM locations during the study period

Table 3.11: National Ambient Air Quality Standards S.No

Pollutant Time Weighted Average

Concentration in Ambient Air

Industrial Residential, Rural & Other Areas

Ecologically Sensitive Area (Notified by Central Government)

1. Sulphur dioxide (SO2)(g/m3) Annual Average* 50 20

24 Hours** 80 80

2. Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx) (g/m3) Annual Average* 40 30

24 Hours** 80 80

3. Particulate Matter (Size Less than

10 m) or PM10 (g/m3)

Annual Average* 60 60

24 Hours** 100 100

4. Particulate Matter (Size Less than

2.5 m) or PM2.5 (g/m3)

Annual Average* 40 40

24 Hours** 60 60

5. Ozone O3 (g/m3) 8 Hours* 100 100

1 Hours** 80 80

6. Lead (Pb) (g/m3) Annual Average* 0.5 0.5

24 Hours** 1.0 1.0

Sr. No.

Sampling Location Code & Name

IOCL Sitarganj

Direction Dist. (Km) from

project site

Latitude Longitude

1 *A1 Premises of project site

- - 29° 0'47.51"N 79°41'8.80"E

2 A2 Sisona SSE 3.75 km 28°58'54.59"N 79°41'47.57"E

3 A3 Ranshali EEN 3.07 km 29° 1'17.25"N 79°44'4.55"E

4 A4 Lamba Khera EES 4.88 km 29° 0'16.06"N 79°44'4.16"E

5 A5 Magarsara ESE 7.29 km 28°58'54.09"N 79°44'58.52"E

6 A6 Mirabara Rana NNW 4.32 km 29° 3'5.69"N 79°40'52.20"E

7 A7 Dev Nagar W 5.43 km 29° 1'8.41"N 79°37'49.84"E

8 A8 Bawanpuri S 7.88 km 28°56'38.96"N 79°41'52.88"E



S.No

Pollutant Time Weighted Average

Concentration in Ambient Air

Industrial Residential, Rural & Other Areas

Ecologically Sensitive Area (Notified by Central Government)

7. Carbon monoxide (CO) (mg/m3) Annual Average* 2 2

24 Hours** 4 4

8. Ammonia (NH3) (g/m3) Annual Average* 100 100

24 Hours** 400 400

9. Benzene (C6H6) (g/m3) Annual* 5 5

10. Benzo (a) Pyrane (BaP) particulate phase only (ng/m

3)

Annual* 1 1

11. Arsenic (As) (ng/m3) Annual* 6 6

12. Nickel (Ni) (ng/m3) Annual* 20 20

Note: * Annual arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year taken twice a

week 24 hourly at uniform interval. ** 24 hourly /8 hourly values should be met 98% of the time in a year. However 2% of

the time, it may exceed but not on two consecutive days. 3.14.8 Results

Various parameters like maximum, minimum and average have been computed from the monitored data for all the locations and summary of ambient air quality test results are presented in Tables 3.9.



Table 3.12 : Ambient Air Quality at Project Site (AAQM 1)

S. No.

Date PM2.5 PM10 SO2 NO2 CO NH3 O3 Lead Benzene Bap As Ni

µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 µg/m3 ng/m3 ng/m3 ng/m3

1 02-01-17 25.2 44.7 8.1 10.2 1.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

2 03-01-17 25.3 48.3 9.2 9.8 0.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

3 09-01-17 28.9 42.6 8.5 9.6 1.4 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

4 10-01-17 26.3 44.9 9.9 10.2 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

5 16-01-17 30.2 48.8 10.3 11.5 1.4 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

6 17-01-17 32.5 50.3 9.8 10.9 0.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

7 23-01-17 31.3 50.1 8.9 11.2 1.7 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

8 24-01-17 33.8 50.7 7.8 9.8 2.1 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

9 30-01-17 35.7 53.9 9.6 10.3 2.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

10 31-01-17 36.8 54.2 10.4 11.7 0.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

11 06-02-17 33.4 56.4 10.7 12.3 1.5 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

12 07-02-17 38.2 59.3 10.2 12.7 2.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

13 13-02-17 35.4 57.5 9.5 12.1 2.5 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

14 14-02-17 32.7 50.6 7.5 10.4 2.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

15 20-02-17 35.2 56.3 8.4 11.8 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

16 21-02-17 37.8 58.4 9.7 11.6 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

17 27-02-17 38.4 60.2 10.2 12.3 2.1 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

18 28-02-17 36.7 59.4 10.8 13.2 0.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

19 06-03-17 35.7 54.7 11.2 13.8 2.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

20 07-03-17 30.8 49.6 11.8 14.5 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

21 13-03-17 34.7 51.8 12.2 15.3 2.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

22 14-03-17 39.5 55.1 11.6 15.8 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

23 20-03-17 36.7 56.2 12.4 14.6 2.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

24 21-03-17 35.2 54.8 12.6 15.5 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

25 28-03-17 35.3 54.2 11.1 13.4 2.1 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

26 29-03-17 35.1 53.6 9.5 10.2 2.0 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Maximum 39.5 60.2 12.6 15.8 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Minimum 25.3 42.6 7.5 9.6 0.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Average 33.63 52.89 10.08 12.17 1.83 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

98 %tile 38.99 59.83 12.50 15.62 2.70 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0



Table 3.13 : Ambient Air Quality at Sisona ( AAQM 2)

S.No Date PM 2.5 PM10 SO2 NO2 CO NH3 O3 Lead Benzene BAP As Ni

µg/m3 µg/m

3 µg/m3 µg/m

3 mg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 ng/m

3 ng/m

3 ng/m

3

1. 02-01-17 28.6 48.6 7.8 10.6 0.57 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

2. 03-01-17 28.9 50.2 7.5 11.3 0.92 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

3. 09-01-17 27.3 50.5 8.6 11.5 1.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

4. 10-01-17 26.5 52.4 9.2 10.8 2.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

5. 16-01-17 28.6 49.8 7.6 12.3 0.48 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

6. 17-01-17 26.8 53.7 10.2 11.9 0.72 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

7. 23-01-17 31.8 55.6 8.3 12.8 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

8. 24-01-17 29.2 54.2 7.9 12.6 2.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

9. 30-01-17 28.8 57.3 10.7 13.2 2.5 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

10. 31-01-17 29.6 53.4 11.4 14.7 2.4 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

11. 06-02-17 27.4 49.8 10.9 14.8 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

12. 07-02-17 27.8 48.5 9.8 15.2 2.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

13. 13-02-17 30.2 54.2 10.2 13.8 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

14. 14-02-17 32.4 54.9 10.5 13.2 2.4 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

15. 20-02-17 31.4 58.3 11.8 14.5 1.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

16. 21-02-17 33.2 59.4 8.9 15.2 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

17. 27-02-17 31.6 55.8 9.4 13.8 2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

18. 28-02-17 30.4 54.3 11.2 14.9 2.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

19. 06-03-17 32.2 52.4 11.8 15.8 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

20. 07-03-17 35.8 49.7 10.9 16.2 0.83 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

21. 13-03-17 38.5 53.4 10.6 12.8 2.4 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

22. 14-03-17 40.3 60.2 12.3 16.3 2.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

23. 20-03-17 41.2 60.7 10.8 14.2 2.4 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

24. 21-03-17 42.8 59.8 11.3 13.9 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

25. 28-03-17 40.1 60.0 10.2 14.3 2.1 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

26. 29-03-17 41.4 58.2 9.4 13.2 2.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Maximum 42.8 60.7 12.3 16.3 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Minimum 26.5 48.5 7.5 10.6 0.48 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Average 31.95 54.09 9.98 13.58 1.83 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

98 %tile 42.06 60.47 12.07 16.25 2.70 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0



Table 3.14 : Ambient Air Quality at Ranshali (AAQM3)


µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m3 µg/m

3 mg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 ng/m

3 ng/m

3 ng/m

3

1 02-01-17 26.2 45.7 8.8 10.2 1.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

2 03-01-17 25.3 48.3 9.2 9.8 0.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

3 09-01-17 28.9 42.6 8.5 9.6 1.4 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

4 10-01-17 26.3 44.9 9.9 10.2 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

5 16-01-17 30.2 48.8 10.3 11.5 1.4 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

6 17-01-17 32.5 50.3 9.8 10.9 0.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

7 23-01-17 33.4 52.6 8.9 11.2 1.7 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

8 24-01-17 33.8 50.7 7.8 9.8 2.1 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

9 30-01-17 35.7 53.9 9.6 10.3 2.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

10 31-01-17 36.8 54.2 10.4 11.7 0.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

11 06-02-17 33.4 56.4 10.7 12.3 1.5 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

12 07-02-17 38.2 59.3 10.2 12.7 2.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

13 13-02-17 35.4 57.5 9.5 12.1 2.5 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

14 14-02-17 32.7 50.6 7.5 10.4 2.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

15 20-02-17 35.2 56.3 8.4 11.8 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

16 21-02-17 37.8 58.4 9.7 11.6 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

17 27-02-17 38.4 60.2 10.2 12.3 2.1 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

18 28-02-17 36.7 59.4 10.8 13.2 0.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

19 06-03-17 35.7 54.7 11.2 13.8 2.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

20 07-03-17 30.8 49.6 11.8 14.5 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

21 13-03-17 34.7 51.8 12.2 15.3 2.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

22 14-03-17 39.5 55.1 11.6 15.8 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

23 20-03-17 36.7 56.2 12.4 14.6 2.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

24 21-03-17 35.2 54.8 12.6 15.5 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

25 28-03-17 32.1 50.5 10.8 11.9 0.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

26 29-03-17 33.4 52.6 11.9 10.2 0.7 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Maximum 39.5 60.2 12.6 15.8 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Minimum 25.3 42.6 7.5 9.6 0.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Average 33.63 52.89 10.08 12.17 1.83 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

98 %tile 38.99 59.832 12.50 15.62 2.70 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0



Table 3.15: Ambient Air Quality at Lamba Khera (AAQM4)


µg/m3 µg/m

3 µg/m3 µg/m

3 mg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 ng/m

3 ng/m

3 ng/m

3

1 30-12-16 28.5 45.2 9.2 13.3 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

2 31-12-16 29.2 49.3 9.5 13.9 1.5 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

3 06-01-17 28.9 44.6 8.3 12.4 0.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

4 07-01-17 29.4 50.2 8.8 14.6 1.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

5 13-01-17 30.2 53.4 9.8 14.8 2.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

6 14-01-17 33.4 55.7 10.2 15.3 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

7 20-01-17 35.2 56.8 11.4 15.8 2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

8 21-01-17 34.4 55.9 11.1 16.2 2.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

9 27-01-17 35.7 56.6 12.3 15.9 2.1 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

10 28-01-17 36.8 57.2 12.5 16.7 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

11 03-02-17 37.3 58.7 11.9 15.6 0.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

12 04-02-17 37.9 57.3 11.5 16.2 1.7 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

13 10-02-17 35.4 56.2 10.9 17.2 2.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

14 11-02-17 32.7 54.4 9.6 14.6 2.1 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

15 17-02-17 35.2 56.4 9.8 15.2 2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

16 18-02-17 37.8 58.7 11.7 16.5 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

17 24-02-17 38.4 60.2 12.6 17.6 2.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

18 25-02-17 36.7 59.4 12.2 17.7 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

19 03-03-17 35.7 56.7 11.8 16.7 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

20 04-03-17 30.8 52.5 9.7 13.6 1.4 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

21 10-03-17 34.7 54.9 10.3 14.8 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

22 11-03-17 39.5 61.1 12.8 18 2.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

23 17-03-17 36.7 58.8 12 17.8 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

24 18-03-17 35.2 56.4 11.6 16.5 2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

25 24-03-17 30.4 55.4 9.4 13.5 2.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

26 25-03-17 29.7 52.6 10 12.2 1.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Maximum 39.5 61.1 12.8 18 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Minimum 28.5 44.6 8.3 12.4 0.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Average 34.37 55.09 10.87 15.67 1.92 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

98 %tile 38.99 60.68 12.70 17.90 2.70 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0



Table 3.16 : Ambient Air Quality at Magarsara (AAQM5)


µg/m3 µg/m

3 µg/m3 µg/m

3 mg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 ng/m

3 ng/m

3 ng/m

3

1 04-01-17 30.2 49.6 8.3 12.7 1.5 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

2 05-01-17 32.4 50.3 8.9 14.3 1.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

3 11-01-17 29.3 48.7 9.3 13.5 0.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

4 12-01-17 28.8 47.6 9.2 13.9 1.5 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

5 18-01-17 30.4 50.4 10.5 15.3 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

6 19-01-17 33.7 52.6 10.7 14.8 2.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

7 25-01-17 34.3 56.2 12.2 16.3 2.5 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

8 26-01-17 36.7 57.1 12.8 16.9 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

9 01-02-17 38.2 55.8 11.6 15.5 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

10 02-02-17 38.9 56.7 12.5 15.8 2.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

11 08-02-17 40.5 60.2 13.3 17.5 2.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

12 09-02-17 39.8 58.8 12.9 16.9 3.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

13 15-02-17 42.3 58 12.7 16.4 3.1 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

14 16-02-17 44.6 60.5 13.6 18.8 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

15 22-02-17 36.7 57.3 13.3 18.6 2.7 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

16 23-02-17 35.8 54.8 12.4 17.6 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

17 01-03-17 30.3 52.9 11.9 16.5 1.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

18 02-03-17 29.8 49.6 10.7 15.3 0.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

19 08-03-17 28.3 50.2 10.8 15.6 1.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

20 09-03-17 32.4 53.4 11.3 16.3 1.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

21 15-03-17 38.9 57.4 11.8 16.4 2.1 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

22 16-03-17 42.2 63.5 13.8 18.5 2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

23 22-03-17 44.5 64.4 14.2 18.9 2.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

24 23-03-17 43.8 62.7 14 17.6 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

25 30-03-17 43.3 61.1 12.4 16.8 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

26 31-03-17 42 62.7 9.7 14.4 2.0 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Maximum 44.6 64.4 14.2 18.9 3.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Minimum 28.3 47.6 8.3 12.7 0.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Average 35.99 55.41 11.74 16.21 2.10 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

98 %tile 44.55 63.98 14.10 18.85 3.15 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0



Table 3.17 : Ambient Air Quality at Mirabara Rana (AAQ6)


µg/m3 µg/m

3 µg/m3 µg/m

3 mg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 ng/m

3 ng/m

3 ng/m

3

1 04-01-17 25.3 46.5 6.3 11.6 0.62 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

2 05-01-17 24.6 45.3 6.8 12.2 0.46 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

3 11-01-17 26.8 44.8 7.2 13.4 1.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

4 12-01-17 28.4 48.2 7.9 14.2 1.5 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

5 18-01-17 27.3 47.5 6.5 11.2 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

6 19-01-17 26.7 45.7 7.1 13.2 2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

7 25-01-17 29.6 49.3 7.8 13.7 0.84 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

8 26-01-17 30.2 50.2 8.3 14.2 2.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

9 01-02-17 32.4 52.6 8.6 15.2 2.4 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

10 02-02-17 30.5 53.4 9.2 16.3 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

11 08-02-17 34.5 56.7 8.2 14.2 0.92 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

12 09-02-17 35.3 57.2 7.9 13.5 0.86 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

13 15-02-17 32.4 54.6 8.6 13.8 1.5 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

14 16-02-17 30.8 52.9 9.2 14.2 2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

15 22-02-17 29.4 50.1 9.5 15.4 2.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

16 23-02-17 26.7 48.5 10.2 17.3 2.5 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

17 01-03-17 33.7 54.2 11.3 17.9 2.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

18 02-03-17 36.5 57.3 11.7 17.8 1.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

19 08-03-17 37.4 58.4 12 18.6 1.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

20 09-03-17 33.5 55.2 11.2 17.2 2.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

21 15-03-17 34.6 55.8 10.9 16.2 2.7 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

22 16-03-17 35.8 57.4 11.8 17.5 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

23 22-03-17 30.3 52.7 10.3 16.8 2.4 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

24 23-03-17 28.5 50.5 9.3 15.3 2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

25 30-03-17 32.5 50.6 8.6 10.8 0.98 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

26 31-03-17 30.1 51.9 8.2 11.2 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Maximum 37.4 58.4 12 18.6 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Minimum 24.6 44.8 6.3 11.2 0.46 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Average 30.89 51.85 9.08 15.03 1.76 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

98 %tile 36.98 57.94 11.90 18.27 2.75 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0



Table 3.18 : Ambient Air Quality at Dev Nagar (AAQ7)


µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m3 µg/m

3 mg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 ng/m

3 ng/m

3 ng/m

3

1 04-01-17 23.8 44.6 7.6 11.2 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

2 05-01-17 24.6 46.8 8.2 12.3 2.1 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

3 11-01-17 26.3 46.5 9.6 13.2 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

4 12-01-17 26.7 47.8 10.6 14.3 0.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

5 18-01-17 25.3 46.5 10.3 13.9 1.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

6 19-01-17 25.8 46.9 11.2 14.5 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

7 25-01-17 28.6 49.5 12.3 15.6 2.1 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

8 26-01-17 29.3 50.2 14.8 16.3 2.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

9 01-02-17 30.2 52.4 15.3 19.5 2.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

10 02-02-17 28.5 50.6 14.5 18.9 3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

11 08-02-17 31.2 52.7 16.4 19.3 2.4 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

12 09-02-17 32.2 53.7 17.5 18.3 2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

13 15-02-17 34.4 55.2 18.6 17.5 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

14 16-02-17 33.5 54.8 17.6 15.3 0.95 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

15 22-02-17 35.7 56.3 18.3 21.3 1.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

16 23-02-17 35.6 54.8 15.5 19.4 1.7 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

17 01-03-17 33.8 53.2 16.8 20.2 2.4 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

18 02-03-17 34.6 55.4 14.3 19.4 2.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

19 08-03-17 38.5 57.6 15.5 20.6 2.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

20 09-03-17 36.2 57.9 17.3 20.8 1.5 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

21 15-03-17 37.5 56.7 17.6 20.4 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

22 16-03-17 34.8 55.4 13.5 18.5 3.1 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

23 22-03-17 37.6 58.2 14.2 19.2 2.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

24 23-03-17 36.7 57.2 15 20.1 2.4 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

25 30-03-17 30.2 53.8 14.5 17.3 2.1 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

26 31-03-17 31.4 55.3 13.6 18.5 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Maximum 38.5 58.2 18.6 21.3 3.1 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Minimum 23.8 44.6 7.6 11.2 0.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Average 31.68 52.45 14.18 17.40 2.11 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

98 %tile 38.08 58.06 18.46 21.07 3.05 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0



Table 3.19 : Ambient Air Quality at Bawanpuri (AAQ8)


µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m3 µg/m

3 mg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 µg/m

3 ng/m

3 ng/m

3 ng/m

3

1 30-12-16 28.5 48.4 8.5 12.8 1.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

2 31-12-16 29.2 50.2 8.7 13.5 1.5 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

3 06-01-17 30.6 52.6 9.2 14.7 2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

4 07-01-17 32.5 54.7 9.5 15.2 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

5 13-01-17 28.4 53.6 7.3 12.2 0.95 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

6 14-01-17 27.6 52.4 8.6 12.8 2.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

7 20-01-17 30.2 53 10.5 15.2 2.4 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

8 21-01-17 32.4 53.6 11.6 16.3 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

9 27-01-17 26.2 47.4 10.3 17.5 0.85 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

10 28-01-17 26.9 48 10.5 16.8 2.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

11 03-02-17 27.5 47.3 10.6 17.2 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

12 04-02-17 27.9 47.5 11.2 17.5 3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

13 10-02-17 29.5 50.2 11.6 18.3 3.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

14 11-02-17 30.4 51.6 11.8 19.2 2.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

15 17-02-17 32.7 53.6 12.6 20.2 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

16 18-02-17 33.5 54.2 13.4 20.6 1.5 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

17 24-02-17 35.4 56.9 14.6 19.4 0.96 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

18 25-02-17 34.8 55.7 14 18.6 1.8 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

19 03-03-17 36 57.1 16.7 20.8 2.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

20 04-03-17 36.5 57.6 17.2 21.3 2.3 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

21 10-03-17 35.5 58 18.2 26.4 1.9 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

22 11-03-17 34.4 56.9 16.3 21.6 1.7 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

23 17-03-17 30.5 52.3 14.5 20.4 2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

24 18-03-17 32.8 55.7 15.6 19.8 1.6 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

25 24-03-17 27.7 45.5 11.1 12.5 2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

26 25-03-17 29.5 50.2 10.6 11.3 1.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Maximum 36.5 58 18.2 26.4 3.2 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Minimum 26.2 47.3 7.3 12.2 0.85 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

Average 31.25 52.84 12.25 17.96 1.97 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0

98 %tile 36.27 57.81 17.74 24.19 3.10 <5.0 <5.0 <0.1 <0.1 <0.01 <1.0 <1.0



3.15 OBSERVATIONS PM10: The maximum and minimum concentrations for PM10 were recorded as 64.4 µg/m3 and 42.6 µg/m3 respectively. The maximum concentration was recorded at Magarsara and the minimum concentration was recorded at Project Site. PM2.5: The maximum and minimum concentrations for PM2.5 were recorded as 44.6 µg/m3 and 23.8 µg/m3 respectively. The maximum concentration was recorded at Magarsara and the minimum concentration was recorded at Dev Nagar. SO2: The maximum and minimum SO2 concentrations were recorded as 18.6 µg/m3 and 7.3 respectively. The maximum concentration was recorded at the Dev Nagar and the minimum concentration was recorded at Bawanpuri. NO2: The maximum and minimum NOx concentrations were recorded as 25.7 µg/m3 and 9.6 µg/m3. The maximum concentration was recorded at Bawanpuri and the minimum concentration was recorded at project site and Ranshali.

The Methane hydrocarbons and Non-Methane hydro carbons were very absent in the study area.

3.16 AMBIENT NOISE LEVELS 3.16.1 Introduction Noise can be defined as an unwanted sound. It interferes with speech and hearing and is intense enough to damage hearing or is otherwise annoying. The definition of noise as unwanted sound implies that it has an adverse effect on human beings and their environment. Noise can also disturb wildlife and ecological system. 3.16.2 Methodology To understand the noise environment in the study area, a noise survey was conducted using Sound Level Meter 2031 manufactured by Cygnet Systems. Noise measurements were carried out at the same location where ambient air quality was monitored. The 24-hourly sound levels were measured at each location once during the study period.

3.16.3 Equivalent Sound Pressure Level (Leq) The Leq is the equivalent continuous sound level, which is equivalent to the same sound energy as the actual fluctuating sound measured in the same period. This is necessary because sound from noise source often fluctuates widely during a given period of time. This is calculated from the following equation:

L eq(hrly) = L50+ (L10 - L90)2/60 Also: Lday is defined as the equivalent noise level measured over a period of time during day (6 AM to 10 PM).



Lnight is defined as the equivalent noise level measured over a period of time during night (10 PM to 6 AM). Hourly measurements have been carried out in day and night time at Project site, Sisona, Ranshali, Lamba Khera, Magarsara, Mirabara Rana, Dev Nagar and Bawanpuri locations during study period. Ambient Noise Levels monitoring locations are given in Figure 3.12. Day and night-time Leq have been calculated from hourly Leq values and compared with the stipulated standards as given in Table 3.21.

Table 3.20: Ambient Standards in Respect of Noise

Area Code Category of Area Leq. Limits in dB(A)

Day Time Night Time

A Industrial Area 75 70

B Commercial Area 65 55

C Residential Area 55 45

D Silence Zone 50 40 Note: 1. Day-time is reckoned in between 6:00 a.m and 10:00 p.m. 2. Night time is reckoned is between 10:00 p.m and 6.00 a.m. 3. Silence Zone is defined as areas upto 100 m around such premises as hospitals, educational, institutions and Courts. The Silence Zones

are to be declared by the competent authority.

Table 3.21 - Day and Night Time Leq in the Area

Locations Category of Area Day Time dB(A) Night Time dB(A)

Project site Industrial 51.4 56.3

Sisona Residential 48.4 41.1

Ranshali Residential 46.6 42.2 Lamba Khera Residential 49.3 42.6 Magarsara Residential 43.4 38.8 Mirabara Rana Residential 47.6 40.3 Dev Nagar Residential 43.1 37.5 Bawanpuri Residential 47.6 40.7

3.17 LAND USE PATTERN 3.17.1 Land Use Pattern by Revenue Records The land use pattern indicates the manner in which different parts of land in the study area are being utilized or non-utilized. Unsuitable land use often triggers rapid environmental deterioration and disturbs ecological balance. In census records, major land use classification in village areas are; (a) Forests land, (b) Culturable land, (c) Culturable waste land and (d) Area not available for cultivation. Culturable land is further classified as: irrigated area and un-irrigated area. Area not available for cultivation includes habituated area, barren land, area under water bodies, sand, etc and area covered by site and buildings.



Sr. No Types of Area Area in Sq.m Percentage (%)

1 Built Up 69,23,367.08 2.204

2 Canal 3,69,689.47 0.118

3 Crop Land 1,65,60,942.05 5.272

4 Degraded Forest 49,43,694.89 1.574

5 Evergreen Forest 12,21,57,738.70 38.884

6 Fallow Land 12,16,05,640.20 38.708

7 Land with scrubs 1,19,10,986.80 3.791

8 Land without scrubs 2,52,877.27 0.080

9 Plantation 1,22,63,763.40 3.904

10 Pond 1,39,564.64 0.044

11 River 1,52,37,995.37 4.850

12 Road 9,82,419.81 0.313

13 WasteLand 8,08,939.94 0.257

Total 31,41,57,619.60 100 % Table 3.22 - Land Use pattern details of the SIDCUL, Sitarganj area

3.18 FLORA FOUND IN THE STUDY AREA 3.18.1 Biological environment: Anthropogenic activities tend to bring instability in the species composition and functioning of ecosystem. The first component to be affected directly as well as indirectly and in a short, medium and long time span would be the biotic component of the area. This sets a cyclic process, which may aggravate the situation unless corrective measures are adopted. Generation of base-line data and knowing the types and extents of pollutants would be the first step of the environmental study report. The biological assessment acceptable method to understand the impact of ecological surroundings. This leads to suggesting remedial measures for minimizing impact.



Table3.23: List of Trees, Shrubs, Climbers found in the Study Area



3.18.2 Wildlife in the Study Area The wild animals found in the portion of the district lying north of the Yamuna are the same as those which occur throughout the Gangetic plan. In the same localities hyaenas and wolves are found though the latter have now much decreased in numbers. Large but diminished herds of antelope range over the plains of the north. In places between the Sengar and Yamuna and around Chichauli, Nilgai (Boselaphus tragocamelus) are met with. The fauna of the district also include Indian foxes (Vulpes bengalensis), jackals (Canis aureus), porcupines, monkeys (nigicollis), wild cats (Felis chaus), hares (Lepus ruficandatus) and otters and other numerous animals occur.

Reptiles



In the rivers, crocodiles and turtles (aspidertes gangeticus) abound, and tortoises, and other animals occur. Lizards of all kinds abound from the large tree-climbing animals called gosamp to the harmless house lizard; Thanatophidia, especially the cobra and karait (bangarus caearulus) are commonly observed. The other reptiles that are found in the forest of district Auraiya are Ghariyal (gavialis gangeticus), Indian Python (python molurus), and SAL terropin (Kachuga Kachuga). Fish species In the water bodies, Rohu, the small bhur and the patharchatta; and in adition to these the Mugri, Dingar, Haren, Bas, Kalwas, Chal, Katiya, Ghegra, Bighun, Jhingra, Grach, Bam, Papta, Pariyasi, Gudheya, Tengan, Siland, and Jhinga are found. These varieties of fish are highly esteemed as food. Birds The commoner birds comprise the Gray partridge smaller Sandgrouse, snipe and many kinds of quail, the painted partridge the small florican is occasionally found. Blue-rock pigeons are common. The green pigeon or bacial is also found wherever there are pipal trees. The winter months of the district are well stocked with the various kinds of ducks, pochards, sheldrakes and goose. The gray goose and brahminy duck are however more common in the rivers. The district swarms with peacocks. The avifauna include the well-known saras (crane), many kinds of herons and waders, and all the usual varieties of doves, parakeet, sparrows, shrikes, crows, rollers and other passerine birds. 3.18.3 Rare or Endangered Species As per information obtained from Forest Department, no rare or endangered species of flora or fauna is found in the study area.

3.19 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT Major developmental activities in industrial sector are required for economical development as well as creation of employment opportunities (direct / indirect) and to meet the basic / modern needs of the society, which ultimately results in overall improvement of quality of life through economical, health, education nutrition status in project region, state as well as the country. The proposed project is also expected to generate/discharge different types of pollutants in the surrounding environment. They may cause natural resource degradation, ecological and human health risks, unless the development is planned properly and implemented in an environmentally sustainable manner through implementation of pollution prevention, mitigation and control measures. In this manner all developmental projects have direct as well as indirect relationship with socioeconomic aspect, which also include public acceptability for new developmental projects. Thus, the study of socio-economic component incorporating various facets related to prevailing social and cultural conditions and economic status of the project region is an important part of EIA study. The study of socio-economic component incorporating various facts related to socio-economic condition in the area is an integral part of



EIA process. This includes demographic structure, population dynamics, infrastructure resources, health status of the community and economic attributes refers to employment, industrial development and sustainability of the project in view of financial terms.

3.19.1 Reconnaissance Oil marketing companies have projected an increase in demand of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in future due to increase in its domestic use. The demand is likely to increase substantially over the years to come. Oil PSUs have planned enrolment of new customers to saturate the demand potential as per directive of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Government of India. In line with the requirement envisaged and to ensure fulfilment of demand, MOP&NG has planned that different oil companies should increase storage for LPG. Accordingly Indian Oil Corporation Limited proposes to expand storage capacity at different locations in India to meet the demand Environmental Clearance for 3 x 600 MT capacity mounded bullets for LPG storage by IOCL at Plot no. 6A, SIDCUL Industial Area, Sector – 01, SIDCUL, Sitarganj, District Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand.



3.19.2 Baseline status

Demographic Structure

The demographic structure of the study area was derived primarily from data of Census record of Udham singh Nagar covering one district and Sitarganj taluka of Uttarakhand state. The Demographic structures of each village in the study area as per Census 2011 are presented in Table 3.24 Summary of demographic structure is presented in Table 3.25

Table 3.24 : Demographic Structure of Each Village in the Study Area

Sr. No

Villages

Area in

Hectares

House Hold

Population

SC

ST

Literates

Main Worker

Marginal Worker

Non Worker

TP

M

F

TL

M

F

Sitarganj Taluka 1. Govind Nagar 373 846 4580 2364 2216 7 0 2626 1555 1071 1868 55 2657

2. Rudpur 540.67 800 4317 2233 2084 22 0 2684 1592 1092 1100 431 2786

3. Mirabara Rana 275.81 6 26 17 9 5 0 16 11 5 10 1 15

4. Pipalia 261.92 123 648 309 339 5 0 389 218 171 187 12 449

5. Basgar 326.74 273 1566 794 772 152 0 936 543 393 238 328 1000

6. Donda 114.52 186 839 446 393 0 0 423 279 144 105 159 575

7. Baruwa Bagh 242.22 233 1343 709 634 312 323 856 490 366 331 325 687

8. Sisona 672 704 4157 2102 2055 556 2349 2734 1566 1168 1024 208 2925

9. Prahlad Palsia 180.25 9 38 19 19 0 0 27 15 12 10 5 23

10. Bawanpuri 607.96 219 1143 577 566 82 396 794 440 354 248 322 573

11. Kalyanpur 202.37 370 1782 896 886 668 57 1237 679 558 442 189 1151

12. Lalarpatti 306.72 19 88 45 43 14 0 75 42 33 28 3 57

13. Lalarkhas 322.25 62 489 385 104 146 10 396 318 78 308 3 178

14. Surendra Nagar 275.28 322 1733 901 832 0 0 1129 654 475 565 22 1146

15. Tegor Nagar 268.38 607 3196 1673 1523 20 0 2182 1295 887 1141 240 1815

16. Dev Nagar 334.46 629 3275 1702 1573 82 0 2043 1206 837 1440 264 1571

17. Tiliyapur 626 668 3792 1899 1893 1418 0 2471 1401 1070 1203 222 2367

18. Gurugram 331.28 839 4591 2426 2165 1059 0 2770 1692 1078 1562 699 2330

19. Kushmoth 220.1 145 654 335 319 44 0 333 190 143 87 131 436

20. Nalai 137.58 162 1020 510 510 73 375 708 407 301 388 15 617

21. Lamba Khera 340.31 147 952 489 463 0 554 605 356 249 303 288 361

22. Ranshali 190.15 135 680 370 310 0 0 339 216 123 159 3 518

23. Bichai 165.62 99 530 279 251 0 132 292 184 108 71 142 317



Source: Census 2011 Udham singh Nagar -District, State- Uttarakhand; (* Total area is according to 2011 V.D)

Table 3.25: Summary of Demographic Structure in Study Area

Sr. No

Demographic Parameters

10 km Radius Area Details (Villages in Uttarakhand)

1 Name of States Uttarakhand

2 No. of District Udham singh Nagar

3 Name of Taluka Sitarganj

4 No. of Total Villages 31

5 Total Area village(ha) 10515.97

6 Total No. of Households 15906

7 Total Population 86724

8 Density of Population (km2) 825

9 Sex ratio (N0. of female\ 1000 males)

932

10 Scheduled castes 7939 (9.15%)

11 Scheduled Tribes 11756 (13.56%)

12 Literate 54965 (63.38%)

13 Main Worker 25246 (29.11 %)

14 Marginal Worker 8009 (9.24%)

15 Non Worker 53469 (61.65%)

Source: Primary Census Abstract– 2011, Udhamsingh Nagar-District, State- Uttarakhand

24. Bichuwa 367.4 373 2119 1066 1053 0 799 1077 609 468 995 78 1046

25. Tikuri 542.54 440 2527 1252 1275 0 543 1542 887 655 326 323 1878

26. Haraiya 144.05 120 677 346 331 0 450 429 241 188 372 0 305

27. Pahsheni 175.98 147 845 419 426 0 395 500 286 214 265 99 481

28. Sadhu Nagar 600.21 361 2045 1024 1021 526 1234 1282 705 577 617 707 721

29. Bidaura 360 435 2629 1390 1239 92 1051 1925 1138 787 519 485 1625

30. Dohra 1010.2 830 4478 2296 2182 401 2409 3098 1793 1305 1297 755 2426

31. Sitarganj (NPP) 5597 29965 15623 14342 2255 679 19047 10719 8328 8037 1495 20433

Total 10515.97 15906 86724 44896 41828 7939 11756 54965 31727 23238 25246 8009 53469

Environmental Impact Assessment study report for Installation of 3 x 600 MT capacity (horizontal mounded bullet ) at LPG bottling plant at IOCL, Plot no: 6A, SIDCUL Industrial Area, Sector – 01, SIDCUL, Sitarganj, District Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand


The salient features of Demographic Structure are as follows:

The study area covers one district Udhamsingh Nagar in Uttarakhand State, one taluka and total 31 villages in the study area

Total study area consisting of 10515.97 ha with the population density of 825 person / km².

Total population in the study region (Census 2011) is worked out as 86724 out of which 44896 are male and 41828 female.

Out of the total population, Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe are 7939 (9.15%) and 11756 (13.56%) respectively.

The literacy rate of the total population is worked out to 54965 (63.38%). Male literacy 31727 (57.72%), and female literacy is 23238 (42.28%)

The total population of main worker, marginal worker and non-worker category are 25246 (29.11%), 8009 (9.24%) and 53469 (61.65%) respectively.

The majority pattern of the other worker and agricultural worker 10392 (41.16%) and is 6994 (27.70%). There are 6705(26.56%) and 1155 (4.57%) as cultivator worker and household worker:

Sex ratio (number of females per thousand of males) in the region is recorded 932 indicating male population is marginally higher in the region as compared with the female.

Total Child population in the study region (Census 2011) is worked out as 11435 (13.19%) out of which 5957(52.09%) are boys and 5478 (47.91%) girls.

3.19.3 Infrastructure Resources:

Uttarakhand state is under the development process. The infrastructure resources in the study area with reference to education, medical facility, water supply, post and telegraph, transportation and communication and power supply are satisfactory.

Education: All villages in the study area have education facilities such as primary school with reasonably good facilities. Due to better transport from villages to taluka place Sitarganj and other district places. Students have opportunity to travel for better education.

Public Health Services: Very few villages in the study area are having medical facilities. While conducting surveys, out of this area some villages Health facility and other villages having private clinic, for better medical treatment, the people move to nearby town and district place Udham Singh Nagar where medical facilities are available.

Drinking Water: In surveyed all villages, it was found that people are using tank ,well tube well, hand pump water for drinking purposes; however, pond water also used of other purpose. There is no drinking water problem.

Power Supply: Electricity is available in all the surveyed villages. During the survey it was found that there is frequent load shedding. All purpose is using Electricity facility in the



study area. Solar system was also available in all surveyed villages. Electricity use in the study area is all purposes

Communication and Transportation: All villages having good road facility in the study area. It was observed that bus services are limited and primarily buses run in the whole day, on national highway. Regular local transport facility is available in the villages, like auto rickshaw, travels. All villages having satisfactory road facility in the study area. Some villages are having sub post office facilities, and all villages having phone facility. Road Approach: All villages are having road, approach routes either paved road, mud road or foot path Sitarganj is well-connected by roads with the rest of Uttarakhand state. National Highway 74 passes through Sitarganj, connecting it to important cities like Bareilly, Rudrapur, Kashipur, Dhampur, Najibabad and Haridwar. National Highway 125 also crossing in the study area. This road is going to Sitarganj, Khatima,Tanakpur, Champavat and Pitharagarh.

Banks: All centralized bank in Taluka place city and district place Sitarganj and Udham Singh Nagar. People are using bank facility for saving money.

Gram Panchyayat: The gram panchayat, Panchayat Samitee and Zila Parishad are the three responsible functionaries in the decentralization of administration, which are entrusted with the implementation of developmental schemes in the state for five-year plans and to provide for decentralization of powers and functions under certain enactments was passed in 1961

3.19.4: Economic Attributes:

The classification of workers is related with their occupation. Economic resource based of any region mainly depends upon its economically active group i.e. the working population involved in productive work. Work may be defined as participation in any economically productive activity. Such participation may be physical or mental in nature. Work involves not actual work but also effective supervision and direction of work. It also includes unpaid work on farm or in family enterprise. There are different types of workers that may be classified as under with main workers employment pattern given in Table 3.26.

Table 3.26: Main Worker Employment Pattern

Sr. No.

Villages Main

Cultivator Main

Agriculture Main

Household

Main Other

Worker

Sitarganj Taluka 1. Govind Nagar 793 781 56 238 2. Rudpur 514 220 43 323

3. Mirabara Rana 0 0 0 10

4. Pipalia 92 67 3 25 5. Basgar 140 67 7 24 6. Donda 67 35 2 1 7. Baruwa Bagh 87 195 1 48

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8. Sisona 513 248 7 256 9. Prahlad Palsia 10 0 0 0 10. Bawanpuri 83 42 3 120 11. Kalyanpur 196 1 78 167 12. Lalarpatti 0 0 0 28 13. Lalarkhas 0 236 0 72

14. Surendra Nagar 145 269 41 110

15. Tegor Nagar 204 463 129 345 16. Dev Nagar 345 706 146 243 17. Tiliyapur 334 707 23 139 18. Gurugram 453 657 125 327 19. Kushmoth 68 0 1 18 20. Nalai 57 226 1 104 21. Lamba Khera 256 36 0 11 22. Ranshali 0 158 0 1 23. Bichai 51 4 0 16 24. Bichuwa 382 507 27 79 25. Tikuri 302 3 3 18 26. Haraiya 76 290 0 6 27. Pahsheni 95 115 8 47 28. Sadhu Nagar 331 243 1 42 29. Bidaura 327 9 28 155 30. Dohra 606 310 42 339

31. Sitarganj (NPP) 178 399 380 7080

Total 6705 6994 1155 10392

Source: Census 2011 Udham singh Nagar-District, State- Uttarakhand

3.19.5: Health Status

Health of the people is not only a desirable goal, but it is also an essential investment in human resources. As per the National Health Policy (1983), Primary Health Care has been accepted as main instrument for achieving this goal of development and strengthening rural health infrastructure through a three-tier system, viz., Primary Health Center (PHCs), Sub Centers and Community Health Center, which have been established as shown below:

Diarrhea / Cholera, Malaria, eye disease, tuberculosis, respiratory infection, skin disease and Unhygienic are the general health problems which are attributed due to improper sanitation, mosquito nuisance and water logging. Malaria is one of the most frequently occurring diseases and also respiratory infection in the region. Lack of building, shortage of manpower and inadequate provision of drug supplies are hampering the Operationalization of these units.



3.19.6: Cultural and Aesthetic Attributes

Tourism is an important aspect of human life. It is a part of the service sector of an economy and is a big source of employment generation and foreign exchange earnings. Tourism has become a knowledge based industry. Tourism can be for sightseeing, holidaying, education, business, medical treatment, rejuvenation of mind and body etc. In many countries tourism is treated as an industry.

Udham Singh Nagar district is a district of Uttarakhand state in northern India. Rudrapur is the district headquarters. This district consists of seven Tehsils named Bajpur, Gadarpur, Jaspur, Kashipur, Kichha, Khatima, Sitarganj. The district is located in the Terai region, and is part of Kumaon Division. It is named for freedom fighter and Indian revolutionary Shaheed-i-Azam Sardar Udham Singh.

Sitarganj is a city and a municipal board in Udham Singh Nagar district in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. Now it is home to the Integrated Industrial Estate Sitarganj being developed by State Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand. The City is located between three major water reservoirs naming Baigul Fish Reservoir, Dhora Reservoir and Nanak Sagar Reservoir which are used mainly for fisheries.Nanak Sagar Dam has been constructed on river Saryu or deoha at Nanak Matta forming Nanak Sagar which adds up to the beauty of Nanakmatta which is a nearby town to Sitarganj. Sitarganj comes under the Terai Agro Climatic zone of Uttarakhand.

3.20: Sampling Methodology

A judgmental and purposive sampling method was used for choosing respondents of various sections of the society i.e. Sarpanch, adult males and females, teachers, medical practitioners, businessmen, agriculture labourers, unemployed group etc. Judgmental and purposive sampling method includes the right cases from the total population that helps to fulfill the purpose of study needs.

3.20.1: Data Collection Method

In order to assess and evaluate the likely impacts arising out of any developmental projects on socio-economic environment, it is necessary to gauge the apprehensions of the people in the project area. For the process of data collection through primary and secondary sources certain methods are used are given below: 3.20.2: Field Survey and Observations

Field survey and observations is made at each sampling villages and the quality of life of that region is studied. Visits are made at hospitals, primary health centres and sub-centres to know the health status of the region. Various governmental organizations such as statistical department, department of census operations are visited to collect the population details of that region. 3.20.3: Interview Method

Structured interview method is used to collect data regarding the awareness and opinion from the sample selected of the various socio-economic sections of the community. Structured interviews involve the use of a set of predetermined questions that includes fixed and alternative questions. The questionnaire mainly highlights the parameters such as



income, employment and working conditions, housing, food, clothing, water supply, sanitation, health, energy, transportation and communication, education, environment and pollution to assess the quality of life of that particular region and general awareness and opinion of the respondents about the project. Interview method helps to collect more correct and accurate information as the interviewer is presented during the field survey. Socio-economic survey was conducted in 8 villages within the study area located in all directions with reference to the project site. The respondents were asked for their awareness / opinion about the project and also the impacts of the project which is an important aspect of socio-economic environment, viz. job opportunities, education, health care, transportation facility and economic status. 3.20.4 Observations during Socio-economic Survey

The salient observations recorded during survey in the study area are:

Every villages having Gram panchyat

Most of the surveyed villages are having Anganwadi facilities.

The survey reported that most of the villages have primary and middle school facility, for further education student have to go about 10 km away. Maximum educational level of the study area is up to 10th standard. In the study area observed that most of student choose English medium for education .For higher & technical education people have to go to Taluka place and District place. Some school having bus facility.

Communication facilities are very good; people are using mobile cell phone. Dish TV are also available in the study area.

A road approach is mainly pakka road. Road construction is very good. Each and every village connects to the pakka(main) road. For travelling purpose government bus service and other private sources are available for villagers in this region.

Bore well, tank water, well and hand pump are the main source of drinking water supply in the region. There is no drinking water problem.

Sanitation facilities are good condition. 70% villagers are using toilets. Some of the villages having proper gutter line for waste water disposal.

Health condition of villagers is good in this area; villagers are satisfied with the health centers because they are getting proper treatment from Government Hospitals. Private clinics are also available in study area.

Electricity is available in almost all the villages. Most of the villages having irrigation facility through electricity. Electricity use for all purpose in the study area.

LPG gas and Wood is major fuel for cooking purpose; kerosene is also used in some villagers.

Most of the people are engaged in agricultural and livestock activities. Farming is the main occupation, a few respondents have service in government sector and most of respondent are labor. In the study area villagers are engaged in agriculture work, industrial work, small business like shop.

Self Help Group (SHG) is actively strong in maximum villages.



Hindi is the official language but few people known Urdu and English, because day by day increasing English medium educational facility.

3.21: Awareness and Opinion of People about the Project

An attempt has been made to know the awareness and opinion of the people about proposed project

Most of villagers are aware about the LPG storage IOCL Plant, Sitarganj,

The respondents were happy to know about the LPG storage IOCL, Sitarganj, and they respond positively because they feel that they may get jobs because of these activities. They are unaware about the pollution generation from this plant as it is to be proposed unable predict the pollution.

3.22: Quality of Life: Standard indicators of the quality of life include not only wealth and employment but also the built environment, physical and mental health, education, recreation and leisure time, and social belonging. Quality of life is an important concept in the field of international development, since it allows development to be analyzed on a measure broader than standard of living.

In this area living standard of life is very good, all are the facilities is good and satisfactory level due to good economic status like income, employment, educational facilities and also availability of basic needs, viz. food, clothing, and housing. Main indicator of quality of life is given below:

Socio-economic Indictors

01 Income 07 Water Supply and Sanitation

13 Environment and Pollution

02 Employment 08 Clothing 14 Recreation

03 Working Condition

09 Energy 15 Social Security

04 Housing 10 Transportation 16 Human Rights

05 Food 11 Communication

06 Health 12 Education



Figure 3.10: Graph of Demographic Structure

0

20000

40000

60000

80000

100000

Total Population

Total Male Total Female

Scheduled Cast

Scheduled Tribe

86724

44896 41828

7939 11756

Population Details

63.38%

57.72%

42.28%

Literacy Rate

Population Literacy

Male

Female

29.11%

9.24%

61.65%

Employment Pattern

Main worker

Marginal Worker

Non Worker



26.56%

27.70%

4.57%

41.16%

Main Worker Employment Pattern

Main cultivator

Main agriculture

Main Houshold

Main Other Worker

1000932

Sex Ratio

Male FeMale

13.19%

52.09%

47.91%

Child Polulation

child population

Boy

Girl



CHAPTER 4:

ANTICIPATED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS & MITIGATION MEASURES

4.1 INTRODUCTION The anticipated environmental impacts on various components of environment due to proposed construction of three horizontal mounded LPG storage bullets (3 x 600 MT capacity) at Sitarganj by IOCL can be assessed in terms of i) Physical environment ii) Biological environment, and iii) Demographic, Land use and Socioeconomic environment. For proper assessment of significance and magnitude of environmental changes in construction and operation phases of the new proposed Sitarganj LPG Plant, the impacts are analyzed for each environmental parameters. An assessment is made both for adverse and beneficial impacts in following section.

4.2 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT

4.2.1 SOIL

During Construction Phase

During the construction of the three LPG horizontal mounded bullets (600 MT capacity each), there will be a small amount of construction wastes, such as, metal cutting, oil, grease and debris, which may contaminate soil at the site of construction. However, the extent of contamination will not be significant. These wastes will not normally contaminate ground water. Their impact on soil and surface water will be restricted to the construction period in small area around the construction site during heavy rainfall only. Mitigation Measures

Collection of metal cuttings, oil, grease and construction debris from the site.

Solid waste collection bins at the site. 20 Kg of solid waste will be generated. The domestic wastes are segregated at source, collected in bins and composted.

Maintaining housekeeping at construction site.

During Operation Phase

During operation phase of new proposed LPG plant, no process waste will be generated. About, very negligible 5 kg solid waste will be generated from office and canteen. Used oil will be generated at the time of maintenance of DG sets. For collection, management and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes from the Sitarganj LPG plant, necessary mitigation measures will be taken same as for new proposed LPG Plant.

Mitigation Measures

Maintaining housekeeping at LPG plant.

Approx 5 kg day municipal wastes (paper plastic, food wastes, etc) will be generated, which will be collected and segregated. Recyclable wastes like paper and plastic wastes will be sent for recycling. Biodegradable wastes like food and vegetable



wastes will be disposed compost pit. Non- biodegradable and non- recyclable wastes will be sent to common landfill site.

From the maintenance of DG sets, spent oil is generated, which is categorized as hazardous wastes and handed over to Uttarakhand Environment Protection & Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB) authorized used oil recyclers.

4.2.2 WATER QUALITY


The construction phase may result in minor soil erosion from the LPG plant site, as it will clear of ground flora and excavation for construction of three horizontal mounded bullets. Approx 4 KLD of water will be required in construction phase. This demand will be met by Tube well on the site. The runoff from the construction site during rainfall may cause increase in the quantity of suspended solids and turbidity in the runoff in natural drain. However, this impact will be of temporary nature and may not last as soon as excavated soil established and construction debris will be disposed of properly.

Mitigation measures

Excavation of foundations for mounded Bullets will be carried out during dry season.

Construction debris will be collected and disposed properly daily basis.

Sanitary facilities for workers will be provided.


No process effluents will be generated during operation of new proposed LPG Plant. 3.4 KLD domestic sewage waste water will be generated, out of which 2.4 KLD will be treated in properly designed oil & grease tank, septic tanks and then discharged into soak pit.

While, the 1 KLD of water generated from washing of cylinders will be passed through sedimentation trap and it will be reused for cylinder washing and green belt.

4.2.3 CLIMATOLOGY AND METEOROLOGY The construction and operation phase of proposed expansion of new proposed LPG Plant will have no impact on meteorology of the area. Therefore, no mitigation measure is required.

4.2.4 AIR QUALITY


A certain amount of particulate matter will be generated during the construction phase of three LPG storage horizontal mounded bullets at the site. However, the suspended particulate matter in ambient air as a result of construction activities may be relatively



coarse and will be settled within a short distance. Therefore, the impact will be restricted within the close vicinity of the construction activity. Further, for construction of the LPG bottling plant , construction activities will be taken place for 12 months only, therefore, impacts will be observed for short period and reversible in nature.

Mitigation Measures

Cordoning off construction area by tin sheets & garden net

Dust suppression measures like water sprinkling as per requirement. During Operation Phase

During operation of new proposed LPG plant, there will not be any process emission sources. No emissions will be generated during the bottling operations as the entire bottling process is carried out closed circuit through piping from storage area to filling shed.

Very small quality of fugitive emissions of hydrocarbon may result from unloading hose, faulty bottling, leaking cylinders and minor leaks. Gas detectors have been placed at the LPG plant at strategic locations to detect concentration of hydrocarbon in the premises.

DG sets installed at Sitarganj LPG Bottling plant will be operated occasionally in case of power failure and hence, these will be not a regular source of gaseous emissions.

LPG lorries and trucks have pollution under control (PUC) certificates. Regular maintenance of LPG lorries and trucks is ensured.

4.2.5 NOISE


During the construction phase, cold cutting of metal sheets, bending, hammering, erection of equipment, vehicle movement, DG sets may be major sources of noise generation during construction of proposed LPG bottling facility. Relatively high noise levels will be generated during construction phase. Anticipated noise levels from various sources are as given below in Table 4.1:

Table 4.1: Anticipated Noise Levels from Various Sources

Sn. Sources Anticipated Noise Levels

1. DG set 90 dB(A)

2. Metal cutting and bending 80 dB(A)

3. Hammering 85 dB(A)

4. Erection of equipment 75 dB(A)

Generation of noise levels from above sources will be intermittent in the nature. The noise level generated from the construction site would decrease with increase in distance from the source due to the wave divergence effect.



Modelling for Noise Emissions from Construction Site

For dispersion modelling of noise, standard mathematical model for sound wave propagation have been used. The sound pressure level generated by noise sources decreases with increasing distance from the source due to wave divergence. An additional decrease in sound pressure level from the source is expected due to atmospheric effect or its interaction with objects in the transmission path. For hemispherical sound wave propagation through homogeneous loss free medium, one can estimated noise levels at various locations due to different sources using model based on first principles, as per the following equation: Noise (Receptor) = Noise (Source) - 20 Log [distance (Receptor) /distance (Source)] The combined effect of all the sources then can be determined at various locations by the following equation. Lp (total) = 10 Log (10(Lp1/10) +10(Lp2/10)+10(Lp3/10) ) Where Lp1, LP2, LP3

are noise pressure levels at a point due to different sources. The resultant maximum noise level from site is calculated as 85 dB (A). Assuming no environmental attenuation factors, noise modelling has been done which shows that noise level at different distance from the site has been shown in Table 4.2:

Table 4.2: Noise Level at Various Distances

Noise Levels (dB (A)) Distance from Source (m)

85 0.9

80 1.5

75 2.7

70 4.8

65 8.5

60 15.1

55 26.9

50 47.9

Graphical presentation of noise attenuation during construction site is shown in Figure 4.1.



The above noise modelling results show that the noise levels will remain below acceptable level within short distance inside the LPG Bottling plant. Further, the resultant noise level will mingle with the background noise level (assumed to be 55 dB (A) at 26.9 m during day time. The above noise levels are without mitigative measures. With the mitigative measures, the noise levels will be further restricted within very short distance from the LPG Bottling plant.

Mitigation Measures

Use of ear muff and ear plugs to workers working in high noise area.

Acoustic enclosures are already fitted with DG sets. Therefore, no significant impact is anticipated on noise levels during construction phase of proposed 3 x 600 MT LPG storage horizontal mounded bullets at Sitarganj LPG bottling plant.


No regular noise generation is expected due to the operation of LPG bottling plant after proposed installation of 3 x 600 MT LPG storage bullets tanks. DG sets will be operated only during grid power failure. Mitigation Measures

Equipment specification and installation of acoustic enclosure with DG sets ensure low level of noise generation.

All the LPG Lorries and trucks will be fitted with silencers to control noise generation.

Peripheral green belt will be developed around the LPG plant, which will act as a noise barrier.

There are no significant impact on noise levels of the study area due operation of new proposed LPG.

Figure 4.1: Attenuation of Noise Level During Operation Phase



Terrestrial Ecology


The site of construction of three horizontal mounded LPG Bullet tanks is free from trees and shrubs, therefore, during construction phase, no vegetation needs to be will be cleared. Therefore, no impact is anticipated on terrestrial ecology of the area.


At the new proposed LPG Plant, peripheral green belt will be developed on 10 Acres of land, which is 34 % of the total area of the LPG plant. During operation phase of LPG plant there will be no impact on green belt of the depot and ecology of the study area is anticipated. Growth of plantation and development of green belt at the LPG plant is likely to improve the flora and fauna at the site.

4.3 DEMOGRAPHIC, LAND USE AND SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

4.3.1 Demographic During construction phase, only 100 workers will be deployed, mostly from local area. Operation of the LPG bottling plant will not require large work force 20 persons will be sufficient for the bottling plant. Therefore, large scale immigration will not take place and the impact on demography of the area will be insignificant.

4.3.2 Land Use

The construction of proposed new LPG plant (3 x 600 MT capacities) will have no impact on land use in the study area, as land for construction of proposed plant lies in industrial area of SIDCUL.

4.3.3 Socio-economic impacts

The construction and operation of the proposed LPG plant will have some beneficial impact due to increase in incomes as local unskilled, semiskilled and skilled persons as they will gain some direct and indirect employment. However, in view of the small manpower and support facility requirements, the beneficial impact due to the operation of the LPG plant is likely to be marginal. Since the immigration of work force during construction and operation of LPG plant will be likely to be very small, the impact on facilities and cultural aspects are expected to be insignificant. 4.3.4 Sustainable Development And Environmental Protection At the centre of the socio-economic impact lies the question of whether economic development and growth can go hand in hand with environmental protection. The construction of proposed the LPG bottling facility at SIDCUL, Sitarganj is not likely to have any negative impact if, the proposed mitigation for environmental management are implemented by the IOCL management. The construction of new proposed three horizontal



mounded bullet tank (3 x 600 MT capacity) within LPG plant will have a definite beneficial impacts, even though marginal, on infrastructures facilities, gross economic product, employment opportunities and socio-economic aspects of the area.



Chapter 5:

Analysis of Alternatives

5.1 INTRODUCTION The consideration of technological alternatives for installation & construction of new 3 x 600 MT LPG storage capacity Horizontal Mounded Bullet at Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand state is one of the more proactive side of environmental assessment - enhancing the project through examining options instead of only focusing on the more defensive task of reducing adverse impacts of a single option of the project. This requires the systematic comparison of feasible alternatives for technology and operational alternatives. Alternatives are compared in terms of their potential environmental impacts, capital and recurrent costs, suitability under local conditions, etc. The examining alternative means of carrying out a project involves answering the following three questions:

(i) What are the alternatives? (ii) What are the environmental impacts associated with each alternative?, and (iii) What is the rationale for selecting the preferred alternative?

5.2 ALTERNATIVE TECHNOLOGY IOCL has planned to install 3 no. of 600 MT capacity mounded at Sitarganj. IOCL has proven technology of installation and operation of mounded bullets/vessels. The expertise of IOCL in mounded vessel storage is well proven and working efficiently at different locations of the country. IOCL is having excellent track record and progressive outlook in regularly updating its technology. The technology adopted by IOCL for installation of mounded bullets for storage of LPG is a fail-safe especially for BLEVE.

5.3 ALTERNATIVE SITE

The proposed LPG botting facility will be installed at Plot no: 6A, SIDCUL Industrial Area, Sector – 01, SIDCUL, Sitarganj, District Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand. The LPG plant is located near high demand area and the area is also developing. There is no likelihood of any residential development in the vicinity of the LPG Plant. Possible mutual aid in emergency will be available in the industrial area. Adequate availability of land within the SIDCUL premises was available for setting up the LPG bottling facility at SIDCUL Sitarganj.



The State Infrastructure & Industrial Development Corporation of Uttarakhand Ltd. (SIDCUL) is the ultramodern Industrial Park in Sitarganj, Uttarakhand. It is being developed as a futuristic Industrial Park, slated to become the future industrial hub of this region Below mentioned are some of the important points for considered for site selection:

Value added services apart from basic development offerings

Availability of water, power & land

Availability of power: At present 33/11 KVA power is available, substation commissioned in Phase I and Substation in Phase II and Phase III ready for commissioning, with government planning an additional 132 KVA substation to be commissioned in a year of time.

Well integrated industrial area with comprehensive amenities, Warehouses, transportation facilities, Hospitals, Recreation centres

Good connectivity by Road, Rail & airways

Well developed sewerage system, drainage systems, levelled lands and internal roads .

5.4 ALTERNATIVES FOR LPG STORAGE AND FILLING FACILITIES The proposed LPG bottling plant will be located in SIDCUL, Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand state. SIDCUL is ultramodern industrial area where infrastructure facilities such as land, water, road, power, etc are easily available. Hence no other area in Uttarakhand state will be as better as SIDCUL industrial area for installation of the LPG bottling plant.

5.5 ALTERNATIVE FOR RISK REDUCTION FOR LPG Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) handling has many challenges due to its inherent dangerous properties. Some of the major fires/explosions have underlined the need for total in depth review of design, procedures maintenance fire fighting and safety aspects in LPG handling. For bulk LPG storage and bottling facilities, mounded storage bullets technology has been selected as per OISD 150. The major benefit of mounded storage bullets is that it eliminates possibility of Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion (BLEVE). The BLEVE in mounded storage vessels cannot occur, therefore, mounded storage of LPG is considered relatively safe in comparison to above ground bullets and Horton spheres. Further, mounded bullets will be automated and cathodically protected, hence, possibility of release of LPG will be negligible and system will be relatively safe.



The cover of the mound protects the bullets from fire engulfment, radiation from a fire in close proximity and acts of sabotage or vandalism. The area of land required to locate mounded system is minimal compared to conventional storage. Mounded vessels are semi-conventional pressure vessels, covered by a layer of sand and stone aggregates. The cover of the mound protects the vessel from fire engulfment, radiation from a fire in close proximity and acts of sabotage or vandalism.



Chapter 6:

Environmental Monitoring Plan

6.1 INTRODUCTION Regular monitoring program for the environmental parameters is essential to take account the changes in the environment due to construction of proposed new 3 x 600 MT LPG capacity (horizontal mounded bullets) Bottling facility at SIDCUL, Sitarganj. To ensure the effective implementation of the mitigation measures and environmental management plan during operation phase of LPG bottling Plant after construction, it is essential that an effective environmental monitoring plan be designed and followed during operation phases. The objectives of environmental monitoring plan for IOCL Sitarganj LPG bottling plant are:

To verify the results of the impact assessment study in particular with regards to proposed pipeline;

To follow the trend of concentration values of the parameters which have been identified as critical;

To check or assess the efficiency of the mitigation measures; and

To ensure that new parameters, other than those identified in the impact assessment study, do not become critical at LPG bottling plant of IOCL.

The environmental monitoring is the primary tool for assessing the prevailing quality of air, water, noise, land etc. The environmental monitoring helps in suggesting and taking corrective course corrections, monitored parameters are exceeding. The monitoring of various environmental parameters for ambient air quality, water quality, noise levels, soil quality will be carried out on a regular basis at the IOCL Sitarganj LPG bottling plant after the construction to ascertain the following:

Pollution caused due to operations of the horizontal mounded bullets at LPG bottling

plant.

Change in environmental quality within and outside the LPG bottling Plant

To assess environmental impacts after construction of LPG bottling Plant.

Evaluate the efficiency of pollution control measures installed.

The environmental monitoring shall be periodic and comply with the promulgated standards. The frequency of monitoring of various environmental components and frequency to be monitored is given in Table 6.1.



6.2 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING SCHEDULES To check the efficacy of the adopted mitigation measures and environmental Management plan, post project monitoring is carried out for various environmental parameters. In case, the monitored results of environmental parameter are found to exceed the allowable/stipulated values, the Environmental Management Cell suggests remedial actions and gets these suggestions implemented through the concerned personnel.

6.2.1 Ambient Air Quality (AAQ) Monitoring Ambient air quality parameters suggested during operation phase for the proposed new IOCL Sitarganj LPG bottling plant are Particulate Matters (PM2.5), Particulate Matter (PM10), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), HC and VOC. These are to be monitored at designated locations starting from the commencement of construction activities. Data should be generated 24 hourly during operation phase at identified locations in accordance to the National Ambient Air Quantity Standards. During operation phase, there will not be any major source of air emissions except DG sets and vehicular emissions from IOCL Sitarganj LPG bottling plant. Six monthly ambient air quality monitoring should be carried out at boundaries of LPG Plant for Particulate Matters (PM2.5), Particulate Matter (PM10), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Methane and Non-methane HC and VOC.

6.2.2 Water Quality Monitoring At the plant, there will not be any source for ground and surface water contamination during construction and operation phases of installation/ construction of LPG bottling plant (3 x 600 MT LPG storage capacity) . However, ground water sampling and analysis can be carried out at the LPG bottling facility during operation phases. The locations, duration and pollution parameters to be monitored and necessary institutional arrangements are detailed in the environmental monitoring plan. The monitoring of the ground water quality will be carried out at one location in accordance to Indian Standard Drinking Water Specification-IS 10500:2012 for relevant parameters or as directed by Uttarakhand Environment Protection and Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB).

6.2.3 Noise Levels Monitoring During operation phase noise will be generated from cylinders handling, DG sets operation, vehicles/truck movement. The measurement of noise levels would be carried out at suggested locations in accordance to the Ambient Noise Standards formulated by Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC). Noise levels would be monitored on twenty-four hourly basis.



Noise measurements should be recorded at “A” weighted frequency using a slow time response mode of the measuring instrument. The noise measurement location and duration are detailed in the environmental monitoring plan.

6.3 ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING PLAN

Environmental monitoring plan for the operation phases of the plant is given in Table 6.1.



Table 6.1: Environmental Monitoring Plan for IOCL Sitarganj Plant

Environmental Component

Project stage Parameter Standards Location Duration / Frequency

Implementation Supervision

Ambient Air Construction Phase

PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2, CO &

National Ambient Quality Standards

At the plant site Continuous 24-hourly

Environmental Cell of IOCL or MoEF&CC/ UEPPCB/ NABL approved monitoring agency

IOCL

Operation Phase HC and VOC

-- Mounded Bullet Area

Continuous 24-hourly once six monthly

Environmental Cell of IOCL or MoEF&CC/ UEPPCB/NABL approved monitoring agency

IOCL

PM2.5, PM10, SO2, NO2, CO & HC on Boundary of LPG Plant

National Ambient Quality Standards

At boundary wall in upwind and down wind direction at boundary of LPG Bottling Plant

Continuous 24-hourly once six months

IOCL through MoEF&CC/ UEPPCB/NABL approved monitoring agency

IOCL

Water Quality Construction Phase

As per IS: 10500:2012 for relevant parameters

As Water quality standards (IS 10500:2012)

Mounded Bullet Installation area

Six Monthly IOCL through MoEF&CC/ UEPPCB/NABL approved monitoring agency

IOCL

Operation Phase As per IS: 10500:2012 for relevant parameters in consultation with UEPPCB

As Water quality standards (IS 10500:2012)

Within whole LPG bottling Plant

Six Monthly IOCL through MoEF&CC/ UEPPCB/NABL approved monitoring agency

IOCL



Environmental Component

Project stage Parameter Standards Location Duration / Frequency

Implementation Supervision

Noise Measurements

Construction Phase

Noise Level in dB (A)

As per National Noise standards

Near three mounded bullet LPG storage tanks & other installation Site

24-hourly measurement, once quarterly during the construction phase

IOCL through MoEF/UEPPCB/ NABL approved monitoring agency

IOCL

Operation Phase Noise Level in dB (A)

As per National Noise standards

Bottling Areas, Lorry and Truck Parking Area.

24-hourly measurement, once six months

IOCL through MoEF&CC/ UEPPCB/ NABL approved monitoring agency

IOCL



6.4 HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL

In order to implement the environmental management program efficiently within the organization, periodical monitoring as per statutory guidelines and mid course corrections/actions, if required based on the environmental monitoring results, management intends to establish environmental cell for successful implementation. The roles & responsibilities are clearly defined among the personnel within the environmental cell. The responsibilities of personnel are given in Table 6.2.

Table 6.2: Responsibilities of Personnel of the HS&E Cell

Designation Responsibility

Plant Manager

Over all planning, execution and management of environmental protective measures and monitoring of parameters and various Socio-economic measures, disaster management measures and training programs regularly.

Safety In charge To ensure the activities are carried out as per the OSHAS standard and all the employed given safety a primary importance while working at the LPG Plant .

Safety in charge

Overall in-charge of Monitoring of Environmental parameters and effectiveness of environmental protective measures taken and decide about the additional protective measures in safeguarding the overall ecology and environment.

Medical Officer (Part Time)

Healthy check-up of working persons, for identifying occupational Health hazards, if any. The doctor will be available 3 days/week for periodic health monitoring.

6.6 STATUTORY RETURNS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS

The statutory returns and compliance reports here below will be regularly to be submitted to the Uttarakhand Environment Protection & Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB).

Submission of environmental statement to UEPPCB.

Submission of Water Cess returns in Form 1 as per Rule 4 (1) of Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Cess Rules 1978 on or before the 5th of every calendar month.



Chapter 7

Risk Analysis

Risk analysis provides a numerical measure of the risk that a particular facility poses to the public. It begins with the identification of probable hazardous events at an operational area and categorization as per the predetermined criteria. Risk assessment should be done on the basis of past accident analysis at similar projects, previous judgments and expertise in the field of risk analysis especially in accident analysis. LPG Bottling Plant of M/s IOCL Sitarganj mainly poses fire and explosion hazards due to handling/storage/dispatch of LPG. These operations may lead to unwanted and accidental releases of LPG. IOCL proposes for installation of new 3 Nos. of horizontal mounded bullets tanks for storage of LPG & LPG bottling facility at SIDCUL, Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar District, Uttrakhand state. This section deals with listing of various failure cases leading to various hazard scenarios, analysis of failure modes and consequence analysis. Consequence analysis is basically a quantitative study of the hazard due to various failure scenarios to determine the possible magnitude of damage effects and to determine the distances up to, which the damage may occur. The reason and purpose of consequence analysis are manifolds like:

For computation of risk.

For evaluating damage and protection of other plants.

To ascertain damage potential to public and evolve protection measures.

For preparation of effective emergency planning both ON-SITE and OFF-SITE.

For formulating safe design criteria of equipment and protection systems. The results of consequence analysis are useful for getting information about all known and unknown effects that are of importance when some failure scenarios occur. It also gives information to deal with the possible catastrophic events and an understanding of hazard potential and remedial measures to the plant authorities, workers and the publicliving outside in the vicinity of the plant.

7.1 SCOPE OF RISK ANALYSIS STUDY INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: •Identify vulnerable sections of the plant, which are likely to cause damage to the plant, operating staff and the surrounding communities in case of any accidental release of LPG from the plant facilities. • Assess overall damage potential of the hazardous events in relation to Plant and environment.



•Assessment of total individual risk at various locations around the plant premises. The present study is based on the information made available by M/s IOCL Sitarganj before undertaking Risk Analysis Study. The study does not take into account the risk from any deliberate mal-operations or any act of sabotage. Risk analysis of the plant includes identification of various credible and non credible failure scenarios and consequences of those scenarios leading to various phenomena like dispersion, pool fire, jet fire, vapour cloud explosion, etc. Frequency of the failure cases, magnitude of hazards and hazard distances have also been dealt with. The principal conclusions drawn from the risk analysis and recommendations based thereon are summarized hereunder.

7.2 PROPERTIES OF LPG

LPG is a mixture of commercial propane and commercial butane, which may also contain small quantity of unsaturated hydrocarbons. LPG marketing in India is governed by IS -4576 and test methods by IS-1448. LPG being highly inflammable may cause fire and explosion. It, therefore, calls for special attention during its handling. 7.2.1 Physical and Chemical properties

Toxicity: LPG is slightly toxic. Although it is not poisonous in vapour phase, it suffocates when present in large concentrations due to displacement of oxygen. IDLH value of LPG is generally taken as 19,000 ppm.



7.3 PRELIMINARY HAZARD ANALYSIS The plant handles LPG, which is highly inflammable and explosive. The hazards Involved in the plant are:

Large scale release of LPG from bulk storage system leading to dispersion /fire /explosion.

Leakage of LPG in unloading area due to unloading arm failure.

Equipment failure/malfunction like relief valve failure, flange gasket failure, pump mechanical seal failure etc. resulting in leakage of LPG to atmosphere.

Accidents due to overfilled cylinders or fire in the vicinity.

Lack of adequate fire protection facilities available at different places of LPG unloading, loading and usage.

Experience level of personnel involved and their capacity to cope with emergency situation. Apart from the above, accidents due to mal-operation, negligence and sabotage are also not ruled out.

Table 7.1 : HAZID For LPG Unloading, Storage And Bottling Facilities

Sn. Hazardous Event Potential Consequences Safeguards

1. Collision of LPG bullet mounted truck during transportation of LPG to bottling plant.

Release of LPG

BLEVE

Fire and Explosion

Training of drivers for safe driving

Transport Emergency (TREM) Card

2. Rupture or hole in Transfer piping from Unloading to storage facility at LPG Bottling Plant.

Release of LPG

Fire and Explosion

SOPs to be followed.

Supervision by trained operator

Regular inspection and maintenance of piping

3. Rupture or hole in bottom line of mounded bullets

LPG release

Fire and Explosion

Ensure corrosion protection

Ensure mechanical integrity time to time

Regular inspection and preventive maintenance of piping.

3. Pump Failure LPG release Ensure proper operating



Sn. Hazardous Event Potential Consequences Safeguards

Fire and Explosion procedures

Preventive maintenance to follow

4. Failure of Valve LPG release

Fire and explosion

Ensure proper operating procedures

Preventive maintenance of pump

5. Rupture in piping from Mounded Bullets to Bulk Loading Facility.

LPG release

Fire and explosion

Ensure corrosion protection

Ensure mechanical integrity time to time

Preventive maintenance to follow

6. Rupture of above ground LPG bullet

BLEVE

Release of LPG

Fire and Explosion

Water Sprinkling System

Maintenance and Inspection

7. Leakage from Bullet Truck

BLEVE

Fire and explosion

Proper connection of flanges

Ensure proper operating procedures during loading of bullet truck

8. Natural Disaster such as high winds, earthquake, etc

Damage to piping

LPG release

Fire and explosion

Follow relevant design standards to withstand natural disasters



Figure 7.1: Possible LPG release scenario.



7.4 HAZARDS OF LPG SPILLAGE/ESCAPE FROM CONTAINMENT 7.4.1 General When LPG is released from a storage vessel or a pipeline, a fraction of LPG vaporizes immediately and the other portion forms a pool if the released liquid quantity is significant. LPG from the pool vaporizes rapidly entrapping some liquid as droplets as well as considerable amount of air, forming a gas cloud. The gas cloud is relatively heavier than air and forms a thin layer on the ground. The cloud flows into trenches and depressions and in this way travels a considerable distance. As the cloud formed in the area of spill moves downwind under influence of wind, it gets diluted. A small spark within the flammability limit can cause flash fire, explosion and if the liquid pool still exists and remains in touch of cloud under fire it can ignite the whole mass of liquid. However in case of non existence of any source of fire there will be nooccurrence of hazardous event and the cloud may get diluted to such a level that the mixture is no longer explosive. But it can cause asphyxiation due to displacement of oxygen. The various phenomena that may likely to take place are listed as here under. 7.4.2 Jet fire Escaping jet of LPG from pressure vessels/piping, if ignited, causes a jet flame. The jet flame direction and tilt depend on prevailing wind direction and velocity. Damage, in case of such type of jet fires, may be restricted within the plant boundary. However, the ignited jet can impinge on other vessels and equipment carrying LPG and can cause domino effect. 7.4.3 Pool Fire The liquid pool, if ignited, causes a "Pool Fire". In the pool fire, LPG burns with long smoky flame throughout the pool diameter radiating intense heat, which creates severe damage to the adjoining buildings, structures, other vessels and equipment causing secondary fires. The flame may tilt under influence of wind and may get propagated / blown several pool diameters down wind. Damage, in case of such fires, is restricted within the plant area and near the source of generation except causing a phenomenon, called BLEVE, which will be discussed and detailed below. However, in case of plants having a good layout maintaining safe separation distances and other precautionary measures, the damage may be restricted to minimum distance. 7.4.4 Vapour Cloud Explosion (VCE) Clouds of LPG vapor mixed with air (within flammability limit) may cause propagating flames when ignited. In certain cases flame may take place within seconds. The thermal radiation intensity is severe depending on the total mass of LPG in the cloud and may cause secondary fires. When the flame travels very fast it explodes causing high overpressures or blast effects causing heavy damage at considerable distance from the release point. Such



explosions are called vapour cloud explosion and is most common cause of such industrial accidents. 7.4.5 Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion (BLEVE) This phenomenon occurs when pressure inside a storage vessel increases above the design pressure due to receipt of heat radiation from fire in the adjacent area. Due to impingement of flame or due to radiant heat, temperature in the vapor portion of the storage vessel increases rapidly compared to the portion filled with liquid. Increase in temperature weakens the shell. With the rise in vapor pressure and inadequate vapor space for expansion, the shell of storage tank bursts causing fragments of the shell flying like projectiles with release of whole mass of pressurized boiling liquid. The released liquid flashes and atomizes immediately often resulting a large fire ball in contact with an ignition source. Although the fire ball lasts only a few seconds, its effect is devastating due to flame contact and intense thermal radiation. This phenomenon is called BLEVE. The effect of BLEVE may extend beyond the plant Boundary in case of catastrophic failure of large pressurized storage vessels but occurrence of such phenomena is very rare and this is considered to be incredible in nature. However, for Mounded Storage vessel, the chances of BLEVE is ruled out.

7.5 RISK ANALYSIS 7.5.1 Quantitative Risk Analysis QRA study for, M/s. IOCL Ltd. has been carried out based on data provided. The study has been carried out in accordance with the International codes of practices using DNVGL-Phast Lite software. The latest version of the renowned PHAST Risk software package of DNV is used for carrying out the Risk Analysis. The full terms of potential hazardous scenarios and consequence events associated with the installation and operation was considered in the analysis. Based on the operations to be carried at the plant, the Risk Analysis, affected distances and the damage of property and population from the identified scenarios considering the Maximum Credible Loss

Scenario (MCLS) & Worst case scenario. Maximum credible loss scenarios have been worked based on the inbuilt safety systems and protection measures to be provided for the operation of the facility & the Worst case scenario i.e. 100% catastrophic rupture have been worked out based on failure of the inbuilt safety system. We have assumed Maximum credible loss scenario (MCLS) i.e. Nozzle failure and Worst case Scenario i.e. catastrophic rupture as per the guidelines suggested by DNV – UK. Similarly, maximum inventory at the time of failure is assumed. 7.5.2 Modes of Failure



There are various potential sources of large/small leakages, which may release LPG to the surrounding atmosphere. This leakage may be in the form of a small gasket failure in a flanged joint or snapping of hoses, a guillotine failure of a pipeline or any other source of leakage. 7.5.3 Damage Criteria The damage effects are different for different types of failure scenarios. The physical effects of ignition of LPG vapours, e.g. blast wave, thermal radiation and fire ball due to release of LPG from the containment are discussed below: LPG vapours released accidentally will normally spread out in the direction of the wind. If it comes into contact with an ignition source before being dispersed below the lower flammability limit (LFL), a flash fire is likely to occur and the flame may travel back to the source of leak. Any person caught in the flash fire is likely to suffer from severe burn injury. Therefore, in consequence analysis, the distance to LFL value is usually taken to indicate the area, which may be affected by flash fires. Any other combustible material within the flash fire is likely to catch fire and may cause secondary fires. In the area close to the source of leakage of LPG there is a possibility of Oxygen depletion since the LPG vapour is heavier than air. A minimum of 19.5% Oxygen in air is considered essential for human lives.

ii) Thermal radiation due to pool fire, jet flame or fire ball may cause various degrees of burn on human bodies. Also its effects on inanimate objects like equipment, piping, building and other objects need to be evaluated.

7.5.3 (I) CATASTROPHIC RUPTURE

Fire Ball Report:

Fire ball radius = 185.21 m Fire ball duration = 21.68 s Maximum Exposure Duration = 20.00 s Ambient temperature = 35°C Potential Fire ball mass = 255000.00 kg Maximum Distance = 1069.07 m Height above origin = 0.00 m Angle from Wind Direction = 0.00 deg Observer Inclination = Variable deg. Observer Orientation = Variable deg.

(i) Radiation Heat intensity due to catastrophic failure of LPG bullet



Fig 7.2: Heat radiation with respect to downwind distance

Sudden failure of tank results in spillage of LPG and immediate ignition results in fireball. This is the one of the common accident scenario based on previous LPG accident history. The maximum heat radiation flux due to explosion reached 51.43 KW/m2 and minimum heat radiation 4 KW/m2 at the source as per above scenario. The explosion reached maximum distance of 1069.07 m

Table 7.1: Radiation Vs Distance (Lethality Level)

Fig 7.3: Flash Fire Envelope- Catastrophic rupture

The flash fire is a sudden, intense fire caused by ignition of mixture of air and dispersed flammable substance. It is characterized by high temperature, short duration, and a rapidly moving flame front. The flash fire reached maximum downwind distance of 355.33 m at cross wind distance of 355.33 m as per weather category 5/D.



(II) Effect of Flash Fire Envelope- Catastrophic rupture in site area: A flash fire is sudden, intense and rapidly moving flame caused by ignition which can effect downwind and crosswind. The following scenario shows the effect of catastrophic rupture at mounded vessels. As per Pasquill stability classes, Category 1.5/D boundary shows the major effect in a distance of 163 m around the mounded vessel within the premises. Category 1.5/F boundary shows the effect in an area of 230 m around the mounded vessel. Category 5/D boundary shows the effect in an area of 355 m around the mounded vessel. All flammable results are reported at the cloud centerline height

Fig 7.4: Early Explosion Overpressure Vs Distance

The catastrophic rupture leads to different scenarios such pool fire; explosion etc. depends up on the ignition. The table describes the model output for different wind stability classes and overpressure distance in meter. The explosion reached maximum distance of 2776 m at 0.02068 bar over pressure as per weather category 1.5/D.



7.6 LEAKAGES Jet Fire Maximum Exposure Duration = 20.00 s Ambient temperature = 35oC Maximum Distance = 500.0 m Height above origin = 0.00 m Angle from Wind Direction = 0.00 deg Observer Inclination = Variable deg. Observer Orientation = Variable deg.

Fig 7.17: Radiation vs Distance for jet fire – Leak

The maximum heat radiation flux due to explosion reached 82.80 KW/m2 and minimum heat radiation 0.20 KW/m2 as per the weather category 1.5/D at the source as per the graph. The explosion reached maximum distance at 109.04 KW/m2 at 40.82 m downwind distance as per the weather category 5/D. (Refer Annexure II – Consequence Analysis)

7.7 DISASTER MANAGEMENT This section highlights the Organization for disaster preparedness. No plan will succeed without effective Disaster Management. Disaster Management Plan is a part and parcel of a good ON-SITE and OFF-SITE emergency plan, without which all resources, facilities etc. event available with us, cannot be put into services at a right time is the key factor in tackling an emergency. It is not possible to envisage and detail every action which should be taken in emergency and to harness the basic elements of emergency preparedness such as Gravity of



emergency, Communication of information, on-site action for process and emergency controls, Mobilization of internal and external resources for fire and toxicity control etc. Emergency Organization is set up specifying duties and responsibilities of all to make best use of all resources and to avoid confusion while tackling the emergency. Disaster Management Plan / On-Site Emergency Plan highlight the flow of information and co-operation among various action groups within the factory. Off-site Emergency Plan indicates various action groups at district levels which will get engaged in case of off-site emergency. Emergency organization and arrangement include:

Incident Controller

Alternate Incident Controller

Site Main Controller

Emergency Teams

Assembly Points

Emergency Control Centre

Fire & Toxicity control arrangements

Medical arrangements

Transport control arrangements

Pollution control arrangements

Other arrangements. 7.7.1 HAZARD CONTROL AND EMERGENCY SHUT - DOWN [A] Spillage Incident Emergency Reporting

Location

Name of material (spilled)

Equipment from which the spillage occurred

Spill control media [B] Emergency Action in Case of Spillage

Assess the situation and blow siren depending upon the situation.

Stop tower operation if required.

Stop hot jobs in surrounding area; suspend operations which are likely to create sparks.

Check wind direction and approach from upward direction.

Inform effluent treatment plant about the possibility of hydrocarbons coming into the effluent plant.

Be prepared for fighting if required Start evacuation.

Cool down surrounding equipments / vessels with water.

Vapors traveling in down wind direction should be knocked down with the fire water spray.

Cordon off the area if needed.

Evacuate non-essential people from the surrounding depending upon the



emergency.

Hydrocarbon fire should be fought with foam and DCP

In case of liquid pool, advice fire personnel to cover it with foam.

7.7.2 EMERGENCY ACTION [A] Check the bund wall valve for its close position.

All personnel handling the emergency should wear PVC suit / alkali suit, gumboot,

PVC hand gloves, PVC goggles.

Isolate the sources of supply.

Cordon off the area.

Avoid the entry of unnecessary people.

Start barricading the spillage area with sand / earth.

Spilled caustic is to be collected in sealable container if possible or divert to effluent plant, neutralize the same with dil. HCL.

Flush the affected body parts with plenty of water and seek medical help.

[B] EMERGENCY LIGHTING AND POWER SUPPLY, ISOLATION MAP For Emergency, Plant Operations and Emergency Lighting provisions will be made according to requirements. DG set will be provided as backup. [C] ALARM AND COMMUNICATION It is necessary to communicate for (i) Recognizing the emergency, (ii) Raising of the alarm (Siren), (iii) The declaration of the emergency and (iv)The implementation of the evacuation plan, if necessary. Therefore effective signals and procedures should be devised to communicate. Communication is a critical factor in handling an emergency. To control the situation by the earliest possible action, the practice should be that any employee can raise an emergency alarm. The choice of a suitable alarm system will depend on local circumstances and will be influenced by size of the plant, type of hazard and the existing alarms system. Essential requirements are that there should be an adequate number of readily identified points from where the alarm can be raised and these needs to be clearly indicated by sign boards and by indications in the plans. In areas where there will be high level of noise (as the case here), it may be necessary to install more than one audible alarm transmitted or flashing lights, Automatic alarms may be considered appropriate on sites. [D] EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTRE The centralized emergency control center will be situated at the security cabin near the



main gate from which the operation to handle the emergency will be directed and coordinated. The center will be equipped to receive and transmit information and directions from and to the incident controller and areas of the works as well as outside. THE EMERGENCY CONTROL CENTRE WILL CONTAIN THE FOLLOWING FACILITIES:

Adequate number of external telephones.

Adequate number of internal telephones.

Plans of the location.

Stationeries.

Copies of this on-site and off-site emergency plans

Trained personnel will always be available in these areas who can rush to the emergency point in shortest time. Warning system will always be kept in working order. Fire extinguishers of suitable types and hydrants will be provided at almost all the places of plant.

[E] PLANT ASSEMMBLY POINTS The assembly points will be selected considering the distance from the hazardous place, wind direction, capacity to accommodate the required number of people and availability of the other resources in that area. In case of emergency, it will be necessary to evacuate all personnel from effective area except personnel who will be directly involved in dealing with the incident. On evacuation people will go to pre assigned assembly points. [F] TRAINING AND REHEARSING All employees should know the details of Disaster Management plan and they must receive initial training in emergency procedures. Then, at suitable intervals this knowledge must be exercised and the basic plan reviewed and brought up-to-date. It is essential to establish the necessary confident volunteers and better expertise, so the individuals can carry out their allocated duties. Rehearsal of evacuation should be regularly carried out efficiently and should cause minimum disruption to the normal activities. An after-mock drill report may be prepared detailing the lacunas & strong points so as to make improvements in the emergency action plan. [G] ACCOUNTING FOR PERSONEL It is necessary to know for everyone Disaster Management Plan has been accounted for and that the relatives of casualties if any have been appropriately informed. Holidays and sickness absence will have to be taken into account and adequate personnel for relief will be made available including replacement for some others who may be at Off-Site at the time engaged on other work. Visitors should be accompanied by a responsible members of the works staff, designated to perform emergency duty. [H] PUBLIC RELATIONS



Inevitably a major incident will attract the attention of the press, television and radio services and anxious inquiries from friends and relatives will be flooding the factory. It is essential to make arrangements for authoritative release of information to them. Manager (P, HR & Stores) who is familiar with procedures of dealing with such situations, shall take charge of public Relations, information etc. He will be the sole authoritative source of information to the news media and others. [I] MEDICAL SERVICES AND FIRST AID Indian Oil Corporation Ltd. will set up a First-Aid Centre in the Factory premises. Employees get them-self examined by the Doctor. The First aid team will play critical role in attending the victims in case of any accident. First Aid boxes & first-aider list will be kept at security cabin. In case of any medical assistance other than first aid, the Admin In-charge/ Site- SHE representative arrange for a vehicle to shift the casualty to the below mentioned hospital, or call an ambulance to mobilize the casualty to the medical center. 7.7.3 DECLARATION OF CESSATION OF EMERGENCY The Security Officer or Guard (Emergency Fire, Rescue & Security Co-ordinator) will not signal the end of the emergency until he is satisfied that all the spillage / leakages are arrested or fires are extinguished and there is no risk of re-ignition (in case of fire). In the case of gas, the all clear will be declared only when the source of emission has been effectively isolated and gas clouds dispersed well below safe level. Even when the all clear Signal has been given, great care is needed while entering affected areas and no work in connection with salvage, collection of evidence should be commenced until a thorough examination of the area has been carried out. The siren code will follow for declaring the cessation of an emergency. Sources of leakage, fire, explosion and so on, until it has been established that no flammable materials remain where they could be ignited. All clear signed shall be given by SMC / Incident Controller. (a) ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND ANALYSIS Generally the gases will be analyzed by portable gas detectors as Draggers Tubes. Portable gas monitors or Detection tubes may be used to detect gas after the accidental release for declaring the environmental quality safe in post-emergency phase. (b) POST EMERGENCY PLANNING

Assess the situation from safety & production angle.

Re-start the plant in the standard sequence.

(c) PLAN APPRAISAL AND UPDATING



The matters relating to review effectiveness of emergency planning should cover: Time limit, which is essential for rescuing and evacuating personnel from the scene or confined space for carrying out any emergency measures. It is essential to check whether pre-determined time limit has been met and if not the impediments for it should be identified. For example, if 15 minutes is fixed for evacuating the people from confined space, it may be reduced to 10 minutes, if considered necessary for the safe evacuation. To check the quantum of emergency, equipments like firefighting equipment, personnel protective equipment etc. are required to be provided in the critical areas whether it is adequate or not. Any changes made in the plant should also be made known to all. (d) ALARM AND DECLARING MAJOR EMERGENCY In normal fire or emergency in the plant on receiving call or alarm from any plant the crew will rush to point of emergency. On assessing the condition at spot & in consultation with emergency plan coordinator Emergency siren would be sounded. Disaster siren will be given by siren installed in Main Security Gate in continuous wailing sound & instructions from fire / rescue / operations coordinator. The siren will be blown as per the code displayed on the Main Gate. (e)EVACUATION PLAN On hearing the siren all employees shall evacuate the area by safely closing down all operation as per instructions from their Incident Controller or in nighttime Shift supervisor. After gathering at assembly points, shift-in-charge should take the roll call & ensure that no person is left trapped. The Rescue Coordinator or Guard (who is inside the plant for duty) shall ensure that none is trapped inside the plant. Security guards shall ensure total evacuation. Main gate will be used for movement of personnel, movement of rescue, medical aid. (f)TRAFFIC CONTROL The Security In-charge or Guard shall contact Chief Executive Officer and shall make himself available at main gate for traffic control till local authorities help is available. In case of diverting the traffic of Road or stoppage, Security Guard shall co-ordinate with Chief Executive Officer with outside agencies as Police, etc. Unwanted traffic and public gathering shall be controlled & avoided by security personnel till local help from police is available. (g)FIRE (1) Fire Hydrant System Adequate fire fighting and safety measures will be deployed in the plant to minimize risks of accidents



(2) Water Pump Specs (Hydrant Pump) Fire hydrant and other fire fighting measures will be installed as per the requirement. 7.7.4 PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING PLANT MODIFICATIONS 1. Operations Department (Process & Maintenance) will initiate a plant change, work request and attach a proper sketch on a standard tracing as shown in appendix given below. 2. Managing Director will discuss and review the process and safety aspects of plant modifications with Advisor, Production Manager, Shift Supervisor, and Project Manager before endorsing the sketch for safety aspects. 3. Each plant modification shall be recorded in a register showing a date of issue and serial no of job. 4. Production Manager / Factory Manager will make necessary corrections as recommended in safety audit reports & would update operating manuals. [i] List of Rescue / Safety Equipments (Respiratory & Non-respiratory)

Safety helmets will be procured & issued

Safety hand gloves will be provided

Safety goggle will be provided

Face shields will be provided

Gum Boots, PVC Shoes

FIRST AID KIT

Tablets-Fevers, Painkiller, Infection

Antiseptic

Bandage

Surgical Cotton

Powder Antiseptic

Scissors

Snake Ant-venom Serum 1-P with complete set [ii] LOCATION OF FIRST AID BOX

Office

Security Office

Administration Office

Each Department

ESSENTIAL WORKERS

[iii] FIRST AIDERS, Essential Workers (Fire Squad Team) A task force of essential workers is also known as Fire Squad Team. It consists of minimum four persons from each plant Manager. Minimum 2 persons, in each shift shall



be available round the clock; they are being trained to help in fire fighting, evacuation, first aid, rescue, mobilization of internal resources as per pre-determined emergency action plan

The team will be constituted to provide necessary support / help in case of emergency.

The team members shall gather at accident place in case of On-site emergency, all the member shall gather in ECC.

All team members shall rush to the site with personal protective appliances on hearing siren.

One of the fire squad members will start hydrant pump and will stay there to monitor the pump performance.

Fire squad member will do the following activities:

To help the plant people in fir fighting, gas leak a spill control.

To monitor the hydrant pump performance.

To help in emergency egg. Work e.g. isolating equipment, materials, process, providing temporary by pass lines, safe transfer of materials, urgent repairing or replacement, electrical work etc.

Mobilization of fire extinguishers and BA sets from other plants.

Search, evacuation, rescue and welfare.

First aid and medical help.

Moving tankers from areas of risk.

Shifting of solvents / hydrocarbon drums.

Cordoning off the area.

[iv] HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Company committed to achieving environmental, health & safety (EHS) excellence. This is a responsibility of management & employer in all function. Company will strive to provide a safe and healthy working environment & the communities in which we do business. Our programs must combine clear leadership by management, the participation of all employees and functions, and the use of appropriate technology in developing and distributing company products & services. -Requirements:

Comply with applicable environmental, health, & safety laws and regulations.

Take appropriate measures to prevent workplace injuries & illness, and to provide employees with a safe & healthy working environment. Consider evolving industry practices, regulatory requirements and social standards of care.

Eliminate unreasonable, risk form facilities, products, services and activities.

To the extent practicable, reduce the use and release of toxic and hazardous materials.

Research and where appropriate, implement advanced technology, design and production facilities, products, services & activities.

Research and where appropriate, implement advanced technology in the design,



production and services and to prevent pollution and conserve, recover and recycle raw material.

-Employee responsibility

Follow the policy and applicable laws and regulation to protect your own health and safety as well as that of other workers, the public and the environment.

Present ideas that support the goals of policy.

Promptly report concerns about possible violation of this policy to the persons listed or to your manager.

-Additional responsibility of leaders: Plant Incharge will make sure this policy is part of an overall policy compliance program as describe. Plant Incharge:

Consult with adequacy of their health, safety and environmental programs.

Implement monitoring and auditing system at the plant and business levels designed to detect violations & assure compliance with law and this policy.

Regularly evaluate the effectiveness of managers & other senior employees on their implementation of this policy and environmental, health & safety programs.

-Managers responsible for a facility, activity, product or service will:

Communicate responsibility with employees, communities, customers and government agencies regarding environmental health and safety issue.

Cooperate with the public, government and other interested parties to develop appropriate regulatory and public policies that protect employee and public health and the environment.

Implement effective programs, training and best practices for health, safety and environment protection and for the elimination or reasonable reduction of toxic and hazardous materials.

Regularly assess plant operations & management. Establish measurements to ensure compliance with this policy and applicable laws & regulations, when appropriate; review assessment results with environmental programs.

Ensure that an employee with EHS responsibilities is appropriately screened before appointment and that continued appropriateness for their position is periodically reviewed.

Develop appropriate program for safety reviews of new and redesigned products prior to sale and distribution to customers. Monitor after-sale safety performance to identify and address significant product safety issues.

Work cooperatively with, contractors, business partners & suppliers to ensure that our relationships with them are supportive of this policy.

Promptly report to medical Services, Environmental Program & your assigned legal counsel any,

Emergency evacuation, communicable disease or other serious health indent which may have exposed employees to health hazardous.



Work related employee facilities & other serious safety incidents requiring a report to a governmental agency.

Information regarding a report to a governmental agency or any governmental allegations of substantial violations of environmental laws or regulations.

Legal proceedings alleging significant property damage or personal injury from environmental contamination or exposure to hazardous substances & other information requested by medical services or Environmental programs 7.7.5 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL STORAGE, HANDLING & TRANSPORTATION Maximum inventory of the LPG in the Plant is given. The storage tanks are fitted with vents, expansion wires, delivery/receipt lines with separate valves & earthing arrangements. At IOCL Sitarganj, the bulk LPG is received at the plant through Road tankers. This LPG is then stored in the LPG Bottling plant. Bottling of Cylinder is done in the plant through carousel and distributes the filled cylinder to the end users through Dealer network system by truck. 7.7.6 VISUALIZATION OF MCA SCENARIOS, HAZARD QUANTIFICATION AND ASSESSMENT OF THE CONSEQUENCES A Maximum Credible Accident (MCA) is an accident with maximum damage potential, which is believed to be credible in a hazardous installation. In this Plant, primarily there could be fire (ignition of spilled or leaked LPG), flare (jet fire) or VCE (Vapour Cloud Explosion), BLEVE. VCE is possible at the tank farm only whereas fire, Flare & BLEVE are possible at pipeline, any pipeline containing LPG; Tank farm, Pump House and Truck Tanker. Quantification of heat radiation levels has been carried out for VCE scenarios only as other fires would have comparatively less harmful impacts. In case fire, flare or VCE could not be controlled there is a possibility that fire may propagate from one tank to another. This may further escalate the disaster and BLEVE may occur due to LPG.



7.8 OFF SITE DISASTER MANAGEMENT PLAN 7.8.1 Introduction Although the possibility of situation going out of control is not anticipated but such a situation cannot be reacted assembly in such case the depot authority (the depot chief controller) would declare it to be major emergency & total control would be transferred to the district level emergency authority The major hazardous situation arising act of large fire and explosion following steps shall be taken by the emergency chip coordinator of the depot. 1. Following level end district authority of state administrative will be immediately informed about situation: a. Police Officer of nearest police station. b. Superintendent of police. c. District Magistrate. d. Subdivision Development Officer. e. District and Civil Defense Officer. f. Chief Medical Officer of Central Hospital & Dispensary. g. Fire Control Station / Fire Brigade h. State Pollution Central Board. i. Joint Director Industrial Health & Safety j. Deputy Director Industrial Health & Safety

1. State government hospital & local nursing home will be requested to extend their medical facilities for the treatment of immerged and effected person.

2. The factory would be alert & emergency situation will be announced in the adjoining crew, civil defense, District Administration, police would take up emergency measures.

3. Traffic and Road will be warned of the situation and shall be diverted away from

reflected a new with the help of Load Administration.

4. Evacuation rescue & medical reality to the affected people will be initiated and continued in the affected area with the help of local police and merely industrial fill the control of situation taken over by the district magistrate or his representative. Emergency is a sudden unexpected event, which can cause serious damage to personnel life, property and environment as a whole, which necessitate evolving Off-site Emergency Plan to combat any such eventuality. In Offsite disaster management plan, many agencies like Revenue, Public Health, Fire Services, Police, Civil Defence,



Home Guards, Medical Services and other Voluntary organization are involved. Thus, handling of such emergencies requires an organized multidisciplinary approach. Evacuation of people, if required, can be done in orderly way. The different agencies involved in evacuation of people are Civil Administration (both state and central), non Govt. organizations, factory Inspectorate and Police authorities.

Fire Effects of fire on population will be mainly due to thermal radiation. In such cases, houses situated to the proximity of disaster need to be evacuated, although a severe smoke hazard due to fire is to be reviewed periodically. Explosion An explosion will give a very little time to warn population and areas affected may be much longer than that in case of fire. The effects of explosion on population will be mainly due to shock waves, flying splinters, collapse of structures and exposure to thermal radiation. Purpose ♦ To save lives and injuries and to prevent or reduce property losses. ♦ To provide for quick resumption of normal situation or operation. ♦ To make explicit the inter related be suggested if necessary. ♦ To make explicit inter related set of actions to be undertaken in the event of an industrial accident posing hazards to the community. ♦ To inform people and surrounding about emergency and disaster if it is likely to adversely affect machinery will be established for this purpose to guide the people in proper way. ♦ To plan for rescue and recuperation of casualties and injuries. To plan for relief and Rehabilitation. ♦ To plan for prevention of harms, total loss and recurrence of disaster. It will be ensured that absolute safety and security is achieved within the shortest time. 7.8.2 Before Crisis This will include the safety procedure to be followed during an emergency through posters, talks and mass media in different languages including local language. Leaflets containing do’s/ don’ts before and during emergency should be circulated to educate the people in vicinity ♦ People in vicinity of hazardous installation, and others who are potentially affected in the event of an accident, should be aware of the risks of accidents, know where to obtain information concerning the installation, and understand what to do in the event of an accident ♦ Non-governmental Organizations (NGO’s) (Such as environmental, humanitarian and consumer group) should motivate their constituents and others, to be involved in risk



reduction and accident prevention efforts. They should help to identify specific concerns and priorities regarding risk reduction and prevention, preparedness and response activities ♦ NGO’s should facilitate efforts to inform the public and should provide technical assistance to help the public analyze and understand information that is made available ♦ Public authorities (at all levels) and management of hazardous installation should established emergency planning activities/ program’s for accidents involving the hazardous substance. ♦ All parties who will be involved in emergency planning process. In this respect public health authorities, including experts from information centres should be involved in relevant aspects of offsite emergency planning ♦ Emergency warning alert system should be in place to warn the potentially affected public, or there is an imminent threat of an accident ♦ The system chosen should be effective and provide timely warning. Suitable warning system could include or a combination of for e.g.: sirens, automatic telephone message, and mobile public address system 7.8.3 During Crisis Central Control Committee: As the off-site plan is to be prepared by the government a central control committee shall be formed under the chairmanship of area head. Other officers from police, fire, factory, medical, engineering, social welfare, publicity, railway, transport and requisite departments shall be incorporated as members. Some experts will also be included for guidance. The functions of committee should be:

To work as main co-coordinating body constituted of necessary district heads and other authorities with overall command, coordination, guidance, supervision, policy and doing all necessary things to control disaster in shortest times

To prepare, review, alter or cancel this plan and to keep it a complete document with all details

To take advice and assistance from experts in fields to make plan more successful

To set in motion all machineries to this plan in event of disaster causing or likely to cause severe damage to public, property or environment

The incident control committee, traffic control committee and press publicity committee will first be informed, as they are needed first Medical Help, Ambulance and Hospital Committee: This committee consisted of doctors for medical help to the injured persons because of disaster. Injuries may be of many types. As such doctors are rarely available we have to mobilize and utilize all available doctors in the area. Functions and duties of the committee include:

To give medical help to all injured as early as possible

Civil surgeon is the secretary who will organize his team



On receiving information to rush to spot he will immediately inform his team and will proceed with all necessary equipments

First aid and possible treatment shall be provided at the spot or at some convenient place and patients may be requested to shift to hospitals for further treatment

All efforts shall be made on war basis to save maximum lives and to treat maximum injuries

Continuity of the treatment shall be maintained till the disaster is Controlled Traffic Control, Law and Order: The committee is headed by District Superintendentof Police. Functions and duties of this committee should be:

To control traffic towards and near disaster , to maintain law and order

To evacuate the places badly affected or likely to be affected

To shift the evacuated people to safe assembly points

To rehabilitate them after disaster is over.

Necessary vehicles, wireless sets and instruments for quick communications shall be maintained and used as per need. 7.8.4 After Crisis At the time of disaster, many people may badly be affected. Injured people shall be treated by medical help, ambulance and hospital committee, but those not injured but displaced kept at assembly points, whose relative or property is lost, houses collapsed and in need of any kind of help shall be treated by this welfare and restoration committee. Functions and duties of this committee are:

To find out persons in need of human help owing to disastrous effect.

They may give first aid if medical team is not available

They will serve the evacuated people kept at assembly points. They will arrange for their food, water, shelter, clothing, sanitation, and guidelines to reach any needful places

They will look for removal and disposal of dead bodies, for help of sick, weak, children and needy persons for their essential requirements

The team will also work for restoration of detached people, lost articles, essential commodities etc.

The team will also look after the restoration of government articles

The team will also ensure that the original activities, services and systems are resumed again as they were functioning before the disaster

(I)Police Department

The police should assist in controlling of the accident site, organizing evacuation and removing of any seriously injured people to hospitals.

Co-ordination with the transport authorities, civil defence and home guards

Co-ordination with army, navy, air force and state fire services

Arrange for post mortem of dead bodies



Establish communication center (II)Fire Brigade

The fire brigade shall organize to put out fires and provide assistance as required.

(III)Hospitals and Doctors

Hospitals and doctors must be ready to treat any injuries.

Co-ordinate the activities of Primary Health Centers and Municipal Dispensaries to ensure required quantities of drugs and equipments

Securing assistance of medical and paramedical personnel from nearby hospitals/institutions

Temporary mortuary and identification of dead bodies Media

The media should have ready and continuous access to designated officials with relevant information, as well as to other sources in order to provide essential and accurate information to public throughout the emergency and to help avoid confusion

Efforts should be made to check the clarity and reliability of information as it becomes available, and before it is communicated to public

Public health authorities should be consulted when issuing statements to the media concerning health aspects of chemical accidents

Members of the media should facilitate response efforts by providing means for informing the public with credible information about accidents involving hazardous substances Non-governmental organizations (NGO)

NGO’s could provide a valuable source of expertise and information to support emergency response efforts. Members of NGO could assist response personnel by performing specified tasks, as planned during the emergency planning process. Such tasks could include providing humanitarian, psychological & social assistance to members of community and response personnel.

(IV) Duties of NGO are listed below:

Evacuation of personnel from the affected area

Arrangements at rallying posts and parking yards

Rehabilitation of evacuated persons

Co-ordination with other agencies such as police, medical, animal husbandry, agriculture, electricity board, fire services, home guards and civil defence. Establishing shelters for rescue, medical, fire fighting personnel.

7.8.5 Training rehearsal and records The training should be conducted to ensure adequate understanding of the nature of potential hazards and the facilities and the equipment and procedures to be used to handle any emergency. Following trainings to various groups should be conducted

Pre-incident Planning

Emergency Response Training



Basic Fire Fighting Training

First Aid Training

Permit To Work Training

(I)Rehearsal/Drills Drills will provide practical training on specific emergency equipment, means of escape and the procedures that personnel should follow in an emergency. Drills will alsoestablish a routine so that personnel are more likely to follow the established procedures in the stress of a real emergency. The following should be the frequency of the drills. (II)Exercises Exercises are required to demonstrate that personnel are able to respond effectively to an emergency, to identify the strengths and weaknesses in the emergency procedures and any training needs not yet fulfilled. Types of exercise should include: ♦ Individual plant emergencies based upon pre-planned scenarios which will test the shift teams and day workers ability to deal with local emergencies. ♦ Major in-house exercises which will test the overall state of readiness of the plant to deal with a site emergency. Department should co-ordinate the site emergency exercises on a quarterly basis and a crisis response at least annually. Shift Superintendents (incident contro llers) will co -ordinate t he local emergency exercise. Time taken by ambulance and emergency response team reaching to the site should be monitored. (III)Recording Events During an emergency an accurate log of events should be maintained. For a site emergency and crisis response, this should be the task of Duty Manager in the Emergency Control Center and the Panel operator in the Process control room. A board should also be maintained detailing the current status of the incident and the facilities involved. Any one of the Emergency response team members should carry out this task (IV)Important telephone numbers local numbers



(V)List of first aid medicines



CHAPTER 8

PROJECT BENEFITS

8.1 INTRODUCTION The demand for LPG is ever growing with market and addition of new consumers through Government schemes to reduce pollution due to use of fire wood and safe guard the environment. The new proposed construction of ( 3 x 600 MT) LPG bottling facility at Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand state will reduce the gap in demand and supply of LPG cylinders especially for household purpose.

8.2 DIRECT BENEFITS The proposed installation of (3 x 600 MT capacity) LPG bottling facility , will yield following benefits:

Provide continuity of LPG gas cylinder supply to the consumers through distributors.

By installation of LPG Bottling facility (3 x 600 MT LPG storage capacity in horizontal

mounded bullets ), risk profile in the plant and surrounding of the LPG plant will not

be enhanced.

Availability of LPG will discourage deforestation and reduce the use of fire wood &

fossil fuels.

Improve the quality of life of women engaged in household activities specially in

cooking.

8.3 IMPROVEMENT IN THE SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE The installation of new LPG bottling Plant will create opportunities for direct and indirect employment in the area. The LPG bottling plant will initiate local economic growth and thereby the potential to enhance quality of life of the local communities. Local population may get benefited due to availability of clean fuel after proposed installation of new LPG plant.

8.4 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL About 100 work force of different categories on an average basis are engaged during construction phase of the IOCL Sitarganj LPG bottling facility. The project activities will provide employment to persons of different skills and trades. The local population will be given preference depending on availability to employment of different categories during construction phase.



During operational phase, about 20 people will get direct and many more indirect employment opportunity. Local people will get employment opportunity for security, house-keeping, maintenance, etc at the plant and indirectly at LPG plant.

8.5 REDUCTION OF EMISSIONS The proposed LPG bottling plant will be helpful in ensuring availability of LPG for domestic and industrial establishments which will help in minimization of use fossil fuel (petrol, HSD, furnace oil, etc), coal and wood. It will, therefore, help in maintaining cleaner environment due to reduction in emissions. Use of LPG by domestic and industrial users will also help in reduction in generation of green house gases responsible for global warming.

8.6 OTHER TANGIBLE BENEFITS The proposed installation at LPG plant shall create tangible benefits as described below:

No private land acquisition is required for installation/construction of new LPG bottling plant. As the Project land exists in a very well developed Industrial area. The socio-economic impacts linked to the acquisition of land and structures will not appear in the project.

During operation phase of installation of new LPG bottling facility (3 x 600 MT LPG storage capacity ) at SIDCUL Sitarganj, no significant impacts on environment are anticipated.

This proposed installation will generate direct and indirect employment opportunities mainly during the operation phase. Local semi-skilled and unskilled labourers will get direct employment in operation phase. This is a moderate positive impact of the proposed project.

The installation of this LPG plant at Sitarganj, Udham Singh Nagar district of Uttarakhand will provide cleaner fuel to more people, which will create healthy environmental conditions in the region.



CHAPTER 9

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

9.1 INTRODUCTION Environment Management Plan (EMP) for construction and operation phase is required to ensure that mitigation of adverse impacts and strengthening of positive impact resulting from the new proposed installation of 3 x 600 MT storage capacity (Horizontal mounded bullet tanks) LPG Bottling facility . The objective of EMP is to identify the project specific environmental actions that will need to be undertaken, not only to mitigate impacts but also improve environmental aesthetics for the proposed at IOCL Sitarganj LPG bottling Plant. Environmental protection and improvement measures must be taken at design stage itself so as to minimize impacts during construction & operation phase of augmented facilities. The impacts during the construction phase on the environment would be basically of transient nature and are expected to reduce gradually on completion of the construction activities. The Environment Management Plan (EMP) during the construction and operation phase endeavours to mitigate the adverse impacts and to encourage the positive benefits.

9.2 PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT 9.2.1. Soil At the proposed new IOCL Sitarganj LPG bottling plant, necessary mitigation measures will be taken to protect soil from contamination. All the construction debris, metal cuttings and other construction wastes will be collected and disposed suitably as soon as construction is over. Solid waste collection bins will be placed at the site. Housekeeping at construction site will be maintaining properly. During operation phase, housekeeping and cleanliness at LPG plant will be maintained properly. Approx 5 kg day municipal wastes (paper plastic, food wastes, etc) will be generated, which will be collected and segregated. Recyclable wastes like paper and plastic wastes will be sent for recycling. Biodegradable wastes like food and vegetable wastes will be disposed compost pit. Non- biodegradable and non- recyclable wastes will be sent to common landfill site. From the maintenance of DG sets, 1000 litres used oil is generated, which is categorized as hazardous wastes and handed over to Uttarakhand Environment Protection & Pollution Control Board (UEPPCB) or MoEF&CC authorized used oil recyclers. 9.2.2 Water Quality During construction phase, small quantity of sewage will be generated by construction labourers at the site. This impact will be temporary in the nature and restricted to the construction site only. Proper sanitation facilities will be provided to construction labourers at the site during construction phase. To avoid high turbidity in runoff, excavation of foundations for mounded bullet tanks will be carried out during dry season. Construction



debris will be collected and disposed properly daily basis. Sanitary facilities for workers will be provided. During operation phase, the LPG Bottling plant does not generate any process effluents. Domestic wastewater is generated at the LPG Plant, which is treated in Oil & grease trap followed by septic tank and then passed to soak pit. The wastewater management philosophy will be based on “Zero Discharge” concept. Waste water from Cylinder washing will be passed in sedimentation tank and it will be reused for cylinder washing. 9.2.3 Meteorology The meteorology of the area is not likely to be affected during installation of the horizontal LPG mounded bullets and operation phase of the Sitarganj LPG bottling Plant. Therefore, no management plan will be required. 9.2.4 Air Environment During construction phase, a certain amount of dust and gaseous emissions will be generated due to vehicular movement and construction equipments on the plant site. This will marginally deteriorate the ambient air quality of the site but the effect will be of temporary nature and will be diminished once construction work is over. Nonetheless, necessary precautions shall be adopted to check this problem. For reduction of dust generation at the site, dust suppression by means of water sprinkling will be followed during construction phase. Some amount of gaseous emissions is also anticipated during the welding of metal sheets during the fabrication of horizontal mounded bullet at the site. These emissions will be dispersed in to atmosphere within the short distance from fabrication activities. Further, welders will be provided with suitable personnel protective equipments to protect them from the toxic welding fumes. During operation phase, there will not be any source of air emission from the LPG bottling Plant. The DG Sets will be used in case of power failure for operation of equipments, control systems and safety equipment. As the DG sets will operate for a shorter duration, impact of stack emissions will be minimal. However, to control excess emissions from DG sets, periodical maintenance schedule provided by manufacturer shall be strictly adhered to. A proper operation of DG sets as per Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will check generation of excess emissions. Emissions from DG sets are discharged into the atmosphere through an exhaust vent of appropriate height as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) guidelines. At Sitarganj LPG Bottling Plant, small quantity of fugitive emissions of hydrocarbon vapours may find its way into atmosphere through valves, flanges, joints LPG piping and during bottling. These emissions are expected to disperse into atmosphere soon after it comes out and the relevant impact on environment shall be short term. Hydrocarbon detectors have



been placed at strategic locations to monitor the concentration of hydrocarbon with in LPG plant. 9.2.5 Solid Waste Management During the construction of the IOCL Sitarganj LPG bottling facility, solid waste materials, such as excess excavated earth, construction debris and metal chippings will be generated. These materials shall be cleared from the site and disposed suitably. During the operation phase, about 5 kg per day municipal wastes is generated from administrative building and canteen, which is disposed off after segregation for recycling and composting. Non bio-degradable and no recyclable wastes are sent for common land fill site. 9.2.6 Noise During construction phase of the LPG bottling facility (3 x 600 MT ) capacity at the Sitarganj project site, noise generation is anticipated during the operation of construction equipment, vehicular movement, fabrication, erection and commissioning, etc. The mitigation measures for construction phase are given below:

Rotating equipment used in construction activities will be maintained well and strictly conform to noise generation standards.

Vehicles and equipment used at construction site will be fitted with silencer and maintained accordingly.

Noise standards for industrial enterprises will be enforced to protect construction workers from adverse noise impacts.

DG sets will be fitted with acoustic enclosures.

Workers engaged in high noise area have been provided with appropriate ear muffs/plugs.

Noise level will be monitored during the construction phase as mentioned in the environmental monitoring plan.

Continuous generation of noise is not expected due to operation of the IOCL Sitarganj LPG Bottling plant including installation. Equipment specifications and installation of dampers/ silencers for DG sets will ensure that noise level from the operation of DG sets during grid power failure does not exceed 70 dB (A) at 1 m distance as these are fitted with acoustic enclosure. Development of 10 Acres of green belt around the LPG Plant will further attenuate the noise levels as a result of the operation of DG sets during power failure.

9.3 GREEN BELT 9.3.1 Terrestrial Ecology Tree plantation is known for improving the aesthetic and climatological environment of an area and properly designed green belt can help in ameliorating air pollution to a very significant degree. Green belt also acts as green lung which greatly helps improving the air quality of the area.



9.3.2 Green Belt Development The main objective of the green belt is to provide a barrier between the sources of pollution and the surrounding areas. A green belt helps to capture the fugitive emissions and to attenuate the noise generated at site apart from improving the aesthetics. This will also check soil erosion and make the ecosystem more diverse. At the plant, the green belt has been developed on 10 Acres area. This will have positive impact on ecology of the area.

9.4 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT During the construction and operation phase, about 100 workers may get direct and indirect employment opportunity, while 25 workers will employed during the operational phase. which will have positive impact on local area. The following suggestions are given below to strengthen the beneficial impacts on the socio-economic conditions:

Local people shall be given preference for employment.

All the applicable guidelines under relevant acts and rules related to labour welfare and safety shall be implemented during the construction work and operation activities.

9.5 RAIN WATER HARVESTING IOCL Sitarganj LPG bottling Plant will be spread across 30 Acres of land. Rain water harvesting will be provided in non contaminated area.

9.6 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT CELL The LPG bottling plant of IOCL will be provided with full-fledge health, Safety, Security and environment (HSSE) cell at corporate level to take care of any environmental issue at its LPG plant. It is suggested that IOCL should designate one of its official for implementation of EMP during construction of proposed installation of new LPG bottling plant. This official will be responsible for day-to-day environmental affairs including implementing monitoring programme.

9.7 ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING To achieve the objective of pollution control, it is essential not only to provide best pollution control system but also to provide trained manpower resources to operate the same. The regular in-house training programme should cover the following:

Awareness of pollution control and environmental protection.

Knowledge of norms, regulations and procedures.

Occupational health and safety at IOCL Sitarganj LPG Plant.

Fire fighting facilities for LPG Plant



9.8 REPORTING AND MONITORING SYSTEM Proper reporting of implementation of mitigation measures plays important role in effective environmental management. The reporting system will provide the necessary feedback for project management to ensure proper quality of the work and that the environmental management programmes are on schedule. The rationale for a reporting system is based on accountability to ensure that the mitigation measures proposed as part of the Environmental Management Plan gets implemented during construction of the Sitarganj LPG bottling Plant. The reporting system will operate linearly with the person who is at the lowest level of the implementation system to the project management and shall report to Plant Manager of IOCL Sitarganj LPG bottling Plant of IOCL. For the proposed new LPG Plant of IOCL of 3 x 600 MT capacity (horizontal mounded bullet) LPG Bottling facility, All reporting to the plant Manager of IOCL will be on weekly basis. The IOCL’s Environmental Management Cell will be responsible for preparing targets for each of the identified mitigation measures. The compliance monitoring and the progress reports on environmental components may be clubbed together and submitted to the Plant Manager IOCL weekly during each phase of implementation period. At the end of implementation, weekly progress report on environmental issues may be discontinued. During the construction period, a compliance report may include description of the items of mitigation measures, which were not complied by any of the responsible agencies. It would also report the management actions taken to enforce compliance. It may however, be noted that certain items of the EMP might not be possible to be compiled at the field level due to a variety of reasons. The intention of the compliance report is not to suppress these issues but to bring out the circumstances and reasons for which compliance was not possible. This would help in rationalizing the implementation of the mitigation measures during the remaining duration of implementation. Solutions for further effective implementation would also come out as a result of the compliance monitoring reports. Photographic records will also be established to provide useful environmental monitoring tools. A full record will be kept as part of normal contract monitoring.

9.9 BUDGETS FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF EMP AND MONITORING PLAN The budget for implementation of mitigation measures and environmental management plan to mitigate the potential adverse environmental impacts during operation phase are suggested in Table 9.1.



Table 9.1 Budget for Implementation of EMP and Monitoring Plan

S. No.

Description (Cost in Lakh Rupees)

Capital Cost

Recurring Cost Per Annum

1 Green Belt / Horticulture 12.0 6.0

2 Rain Water Harvesting 15.0 1.0

3 Water management 10.0 2.0

4 Signage’s for EMP 3.0 0.5

5 Municipal Waste Management 2.0 0.5

6 Noise Control Measures 1.0 0.5

7 Environmental Monitoring 1.5 1.0

8 Environmental Awareness and Training

0.0 2.0

Total 44.5 13.5

9.10 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR) Indian Oil has increased the contribution towards CSR activities with time. The budget for CSR has gradually increased from 0.5% of previous year’s Net Profit (which was in place since 1991) to 2% of previous year’s Retained Profit (from 2009 onwards). With promulgation of Companies Act, 2013 and rules thereof, Indian Oil has aligned its CSR activities and polices as per the Act. CSR activities that are carried out by IOCL: 1) LPG Scheme for BPL families

2) Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan

3) Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyaan

4) Indian Oil Academic Scholarship Scheme 5) IndianOil Sports Scholarship Scheme



Chapter 10

Disclosure of Consultant Engaged

The consultant engaged and the brief description of the key personnel is furnished below.

ABC TECHNO LABS INDIA PRIVATE LIMITED

10.1 INTRODUCTION

ABC Techno Labs India Private Limited an ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 18001 Certified Company & leading Environmental Engineering & Consultancy Company. We are the first firm to be accredited by NABET (National Accreditation Board for Education and Training), Quality Council of India, as an EIA Consultant. We are equipped with in-house, spacious laboratory, accredited by NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing & Calibration Laboratories), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India. Since establishment our focus is on sustainable development of Industry and Environment based on sound engineering practices, innovation, quality, R&D and most important is satisfying customers need. The company has successfully completed more than 100’s projects of variety of industries, in the field of pollution control. We are also dealing in the projects of waste minimization and cleaner production technology. Our team of technocrats and scientists are well experienced to deal with the Designing, Manufacturing, Fabrication, Installation and Commissioning of Effluent/Wastewater Treatment Plants, Sewage Treatment Plants, Combined Treatment Plants. We are having a well experienced team of Scientists & Engineers who are looking after our well equipped analytical laboratory with a facility including analysis of physical, chemical and biological parameters as per the requirements of the State Pollution Control Board and our clients.

10.2 SERVICES OF ABC TECHNO LAB INDIA PVT. LTD. Environmental Services

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Environmental Management Plan (EMP) Social Impact Assessment (SIA) Environmental Baseline data collection for Air, Meteorology, Noise, Water,

Soil, Ecology, Socio-Economic and Demography etc; Environmental Monitoring Socio Economic Studies Resettlement & Rehabilitation Plan Ecological & Human Health Risk Assessment Studies



Ecological Impact Assessment Environmental Management Framework Solid Waste Management Hazardous Waste Management Internship & Training

Turnkey Projects Water Treatment Plants Sewage Treatment Plant Recycling & Water Conservation Systems Zero Discharge System Other Services Operation & Maintenance of Water & Waste Water Plants Water & Waste Water Treatment Chemicals Pilot Plant studies Feasibility studies & preparation of budgetary estimates

Laboratory Division Chemical Testing Environmental Testing Microbiological Testing Food Testing

Metallurgical Testing Mechanical Testing Chemical Testing Corrosion Testing

10.3 SECTORS ACCREDITED BY NATIONAL BOARD OF EDUCATION & TRAINING (NABET)

o Mining of Minerals (Opencast only) o Thermal Power Plants o Mineral Beneficiation including Pelletisation o Metallurgical Industries ( Ferrous & Non Ferrous) o Petroleum refining industry o Chlor-alkali Industry o Leather/skin/hide processing industry o Chemical Fertilizers o Textile – cotton and manmade fibres o Synthetic Organic Chemical Industries o Distilleries o Sugar Industry o Isolated storage & handling of hazardous chemicals o Airports o Industrial Estates/ Parks/Complexes/Special Economic Zones o Highways/Railways/Transport terminals/Mass rapid transport system o Common Effluent Treatment Plants (CETPs) o Common Municipal Solid Waste Management facility (CMSWMF)



o Building & Construction Projects, o Townships & Area Development Projects

10.4 TEAM MEMBERS INCLUDED IN THE PROJECT ARE MENTIONED BELOW:

S. No. Name Role

1. Mr. Vijaya Lakshmi

EIA coordinator (Isolated Storage & Handling of

Hazardous Chemicals )

FAE: - Risk Assessments & Hazards Management.

- Soild & Hazardous wastes mangement

2. Dr. R.K. Jayaseelan FAE – Land use,

Hydrology, Ground water, Water Conservation

3. Dr. Chaitanya Sathe FAE – Water Pollution monitoring, Prevention & control

4. Mr. R. Rajendran FAE – Air Pollution, Prevention and Control

5. Dr. N. Sukumaran FAE – Ecology & Biodiversity

6. Dr.Thillai Govindarajan FAE – Geology

7. Mr. Sushil Meshram FAE – Socio-Economic Expert

8. Sameer Zope Team Member – Preparation, Documentation of reports

and Report Analysis

9 Divya Mistry Team Member

10 Trushant Gharjare FAA - Ecology & Biodiversity & SHW

11 Mr. Robson

Chinnadurai

Senior Chemist

12. Mr. M. Muruganantham Junior Chemist

13. Mr. Satyawan D.Upale Field Technician

14. Mr. Sakharam Nare Field Technician



Annexures

Annexure I

Annexure 2: Rapid Risk Assesment

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RISK ANALYSIS

(I) Catastrophic Rupture of LPG Bullet Truck (18 MT)

At the LPG bottling plant, LPG will be transported by Bullet Truck tank. In the event of fire in LPG bullet truck in parking area, BLEVE may be occurred and fireball will result as out come.

I. Release Rate and Release Duration

Release Rate Release rate is not applicable as under BLEVE, total Inventory of LPG will result in

Fireball.

II. Fireball Hazard as a Result of BLEVE Catastrophic rupture of LPG bullet truck followed by immediate ignition will result in occurrence of BLEVE. As outcome of BLEVE, fireball will outcome as per details given below:

Fireball Radius 78.25 m

Fireball Duration 10.88 s

Flame Emissive Power 301.23 kW/m2

Fireball Lift Off Height 156.51m

III. Thermal Radiation Effect From Fireball Ellipse Thermal radiation levels at various distances from fireball ellipse are given below:

Radiation Level Thermal Radiation Level Distances (m)

B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s

37.5 kW/m2 78.2269 78.2269 78.2269

12.5 kW/m2 237.853 237.853 237.853

4 kW/m2 449.199 449.199 449.199

Thermal radiation intensity radii due to fireball ellipse are shown in Figure 1.1.


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IV. UFL and LFL Concentration Distances In the event of no ignition of released LPG, vapour cloud will be formed and concentrations within UFL and LFL will occur at following distances.

Concentration UFL and LFL Concentration Distances (m)

B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s

UFL 48.4779 49.0013 49.0068

LEL 222.883 224.435 222.682

V. Flash Fire Envelope On ignition of vapour cloud within UFL and LFL concentrations, flash fire envelope will form as given below:

Flash Fire Envelope (m)

B – 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s

Farthest Lateral Extent 222.883 224.435 222.682

Figure 1.1: Intensity Radii for Fire ball Rupture of LPG Bullet Truck


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Flash fire envelopes due to delayed ignition rupture of LPG bullet truck are presented in Figure 1.2.

Figure 1.2: Flash Fire for Rupture of LPG Bullet Truck


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VI. Explosion Effects (Delayed Ignition)

LPG vapours within the range of UFL and LFL will be formed an explosive mass and result in overpressure wave on getting source of ignition, if some confinement is present. Overpressure distances for various intensities of pressure wave are as given below:

Over Pressure (bar) Overpressure Distances (m)

B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s

0.1 475.75 475.75 475.75

0.15 339.922 339.922 339.922

0.2 269.093 269.093 269.093

Late explosion worst case radii due to delayed ignition as a result of rupture of LPG bullet truck are presented in Figure 1.3.

Figure 1.3: Late Explosion Worst Case Radii for Rupture of LPG Bullet Truck


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(II) Catastrophic Rupture of LPG Cylinder At the LPG bottling plant, Cylinders will be filled with LPG. In the event of fire in LPG cylinder, BLEVE may be occurred and fireball will result as out come. I. Release Rate and Release Duration

Release Rate Release rate is not applicable as under BLEVE, total Inventory of LPG will result in

Fireball.

II. Fireball Hazard as a Result of BLEVE Catastrophic rupture of LPG cylinder followed by immediate ignition will result in occurrence of BLEVE. As outcome of BLEVE, fireball will outcome as per details given below:

Fireball Radius 7.67 m

Fireball Duration 1.70 s

Flame Emissive Power 150.12 kW/m2

Fireball Lift Off Height 15.351m

III. Thermal Radiation Effect From Fireball Ellipse Thermal radiation levels at various distances from fireball ellipse are given below:


B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s

37.5 kW/m2 4.39453 4.39453 4.39453

12.5 kW/m2 19.3709 19.3709 19.3709

4 kW/m2 37.9695 37.9695 37.9695


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Thermal radiation intensity radii due to fireball ellipse of LPG Cylinder are shown in Figure 1.4.

IV. UFL and LFL Concentration Distances In the event of no ignition of released LPG, vapour cloud will be formed and concentrations within UFL and LFL will occur at following distances.


B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s

UFL 4.59188 4.5956 4.59643 LEL 27.4572 27.4699 27.1581

V. Flash Fire Envelope On ignition of vapour cloud within UFL and LFL concentrations, flash fire envelope will form as given below:

Flash Fire Envelope (m)

B – 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s

Farthest Lateral Extent 27.4572 27.4699 27.1581

Figure 1.4: Intensity Radii for Rupture of LPG Cylinder


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Flash fire envelopes due to delayed ignition rupture of LPG Cylinder are presented in Figure 1.5.

VI. Explosion Effects (Delayed Ignition) LPG vapours within the range of UFL and LFL will be formed an explosive mass and result in overpressure wave on getting source of ignition, if some confinement is present. Overpressure distances for various intensities of pressure wave are as given below:

Over Pressure (bar) Overpressure Distances (m)

B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s

0.1 43.9593 43.9593 43.9593 0.15 31.4088 31.4088 31.4088 0.2 24.8642 24.8642 24.8642

Late explosion worst case radii due to delayed ignition as a result of rupture of cylinder are presented in Figure 1.6.

Figure 1.5: Flash Fire for Rupture of LPG Cylinder


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(III) Central Column Failure of Carousel

At the LPG bottling plant, cylinders will be filled with LPG. In the event of central column failure of carousel, LPG will be released and thermal radiation in the event of fire and flash fire due to delayed ignition will be occurred as out come. I. Release Rate and Release Duration Under this scenario, LPG release from central column failure of carousel has been considered.

Release Rate 1.54296E+000 k/s

II. Thermal Radiation Effect From Jet Fire Thermal radiation levels at various distances from jet fire are given below:


B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s

37.5 kW/m2 5.71844 5.71844 5.71844

12.5 kW/m2 12.2575 12.2575 12.2575

4 kW/m2 20.6011 20.6011 20.6011

Figure 1.6: Late Explosion Worst Case Radii for Rupture of LPG Cylinder


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Thermal radiation intensity radii due to jet fire due to central column failure of carousel are shown in Figure 1.7

IV. UFL and LFL Concentration Distances In the event of no ignition of released LPG due to Central Column failure of carousel, vapour cloud will be formed and concentrations within UFL and LFL will occur at following distances.


B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s

UFL 0.0975104 0.0854331 0.0785604 LEL 1.12799 1.17044 1.28619

UFL and LFL Concentration Height

Concentration UFL and LFL Concentration Height (m)

B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E – 2 m/s

UFL 3.34626 3.37765 3.47939 LEL 7.44153 7.92019 8.37264

Figure 1.7: Intensity Radii for Central Column Failure of Carousel


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IV. Flash Fire Envelope On delayed ignition of LPG vapours within UFL and LFL, flash fire envelope will form as indicated below:

Flash Fire Envelope (m) Distance

B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s

Farthest Vertical 1.12799 1.17044 1.28619

Flash Fire Envelope (m) Height

B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s


Flash fire envelopes due to Central Column failure of carousel are presented in Figure 1.8. VI. Explosion Effects (Delayed Ignition) No explosion hazard will occur under any stability class and wind speed due to this scenario.

Figure 1.8: Flash Fire due to Central Column Failure of Carousel


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(IV) LPG Leak from Gun at Carousel

At the LPG bottling plant, cylinders will be filled with LPG. In the event of LPG leak from Gun at Carousel, LPG will be released and thermal radiation in the event of fire and flash fire due to delayed ignition will be occurred as out come. I. Release Rate and Release Duration Under this scenario, LPG release from leak

Release Rate 4.77066E-001 k/s



B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s

37.5 kW/m2 4.19621 4.19621 4.19621

12.5 kW/m2 7.59676 7.59676 7.59676

4 kW/m2 12.4632 12.4632 12.4632

Thermal radiation intensity radii due to jet fire due to LPG leak from Gun at Carousel are shown in Figure 1.9.

Figure 1.9: Intensity Radii for LPG Leak from Gun at Carousel


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IV. UFL and LFL Concentration Distances In the event of no ignition of released LPG due to LPG leak from Gun at Carousel, vapour cloud will be formed and concentrations within UFL and LFL will occur at following distances.


B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s

UFL 0.0408652 0.0374196 0.031798

LEL 0.643837 0.609021 0.622717



B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E – 2 m/s

UFL 2.0629 2.10981 2.15584

LEL 4.54845 4.76372 5.072



B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s



B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s


Flash fire envelopes due to LPG leak from Gun at Carousel are presented in Figure 1.10.


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Figure 1.10: Flash Fire due to LPG leak from Gun at Carousel


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I. Explosion Effects (Delayed Ignition)

No explosion hazard will occur under any stability class and wind speed due to this scenario.

(V) LPG Hose Failure at Carousel At the LPG bottling plant, cylinders will be filled with LPG. In the event of LPG hose failure at Carousel, LPG will be released and thermal radiation in the event of fire and flash fire due to delayed ignition will be occurred as out come. I. Release Rate and Release Duration Under this scenario, LPG release from hose failure at Carousel has been considered.

Release Rate 4.77066E-001 k/s



B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E - 2 m/s

37.5 kW/m2 4.19621 4.19621 4.19621

12.5 kW/m2 7.59676 7.59676 7.59676

4 kW/m2 12.4632 12.4632 12.4632

Thermal radiation intensity radii due to jet fire due to hose failure at Carousel are shown in Figure 7.15.

Figure 1.11: Intensity Radii for Hose Failure of Carousel


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IV. UFL and LFL Concentration Distances In the event of no ignition of released LPG due to hose failure at Carousel, vapour cloud will be formed and concentrations within UFL and LFL will occur at following distances.


B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E – 2 m/s

UFL 0.0408652 0.0374196 0.031798 LEL 0.643837 0.609021 0.622717



B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E – 2 m/s

UFL 2.0629 2.10981 2.15584 LEL 4.54845 4.76372 5.072



B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E – 2 m/s



B - 3 m/s D - 3 m/s E – 2 m/s


Flash fire envelopes due to hose failure at Carousel are presented in Figure 1.12.

VI. Explosion Effects (Delayed Ignition) No explosion hazard will occur under any stability class and wind speed due to this scenario.


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1.2 LEAKAGES

Jet Fire Maximum Exposure Duration = 20.00 s Ambient temperature = 35C Maximum Distance = 500.0 m Height above origin = 0.00 m Angle from Wind Direction = 0.00 deg Observer Inclination = Variable deg. Observer Orientation = Variable deg.

Figure 1.12: Flash Fire due to Hose Failure of Carousel


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Fig 7.17: Radiation vs Distance for jet fire – Leak

The maximum heat radiation flux due to explosion reached 82.80 KW/m2 and minimum heat radiation 0.20 KW/m2 as per the weather category 1.5/D at the source as per the graph. The explosion reached maximum distance at 109.04 KW/m2 at 40.82 m downwind distance as per the weather category 5/D.

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