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Final EIA Report of

M/s. Rainbow Laminate Pvt. Ltd. Survey No. 160/p1/p2/p3, Village: Lalpar,

Taluka & Dist.: Morbi (Period: November, 2014)

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EIA report of Rainbow Laminate Pvt. Ltd. (Unit-II) 1

Contents

Particulars Page no.

Contents 1-7

List of Tables 8-9

List of Figures 10

List of Annexures 11

INDEX

Chapter 1 Introduction Page No.

1.1 Preface 1-1

1.2 Purpose of the Report 1-1

1.3 Justification of the Project 1-3

1.4 Promoters & their background 1-3

1.5 The study area 1-3

1.5.1 Site Selection 1-4

1.5.2 Project Location (Latitude and Longitude) 1-4

1.5.3 Nature and Size of the Project 1-5

1.6 Scope of EIA 1-5

1.7 Statutory Requirements 1-6

1.8 Regulatory Framework 1-7

1.9 Terms of Reference Accepted/Issued by MoEF on dated 01/02/13

1-7

1.10 Objectives of EIA 1-15

1.11 Methodology for EIA 1-15

1.12 List of industries within 10 km radius 1-17

Chapter-2 Project Description

2.1 Introduction 2-1

2.2 Type of Project 2-1

2.3 Capital Investment 2-1

2.4 Land Requirement 2-1

2.5 Need for the Project 2-2

2.6 Location of the Project 2-2

2.7 Size or Magnitude of Operation 2-3



2.8 Proposed Schedule for approval and Implementation 2-3

2.9 Description of Manufacturing Process 2-4

1. Urea Formaldehyde Resin 2-4

2. Phenol Formaldehyde Resin 2-6

3. Melamine Formaldehyde Resin 2-8

2.10 Project Component 2-10

2.11 Input Requirements 2-10

(a) Raw material requirement 2-10

(b) Water 2-10

(c) Fuel 2-10

(d) Power 2-11

(e) Manpower 2-11

2.12 Utilities 2-11

2.13 Generation of Pollutants 2-11

2.13.1 Wastewater Generation 2-11

2.13.2 Air Pollution 2-11

2.13.3 Hazardous/Solid waste generation 2-12

2.13.4 Noise 2-12

2.14 Pollution Control Strategy 2-12

2.14.1 Effluent Management 2-12

2.14.2 Air Pollution Control Measures 2-13

2.14.3 Hazardous/Solid Waste Management 2-14

2.14.4 Noise Pollution Control 2-14

2.15 Resource Conservation 2-14

2.15.1 Rain Water Harvesting 2-14

2.15.2 Green Belt Development 2-15

Chapter 3 Baseline Environmental Status

3.1 Prelude 3-1

3.1.1 Study area 3-1

3.1.2 Period of the Study area 3-1

3.1.3 Basic Component of the Environment 3-1

3.1.4 Methodology 3-2

3.2 Establishment of baseline for valued Environmental components

3-4

3.3 Air Environment 3-4

3.3.1 Design of Network for Ambient Air Quality 3-5



Monitoring Stations

3.3.2 Reconnaissance 3-5

3.3.3 Micrometeorology of the Area 3-6

3.3.4 Ambient Air Quality Survey 3-7

3.3.5 Baseline Status 3-7

3.4 Hydro-geological status of the study area 3-8

3.5 Water Environment 3-9

3.5.1 Ground Water Quality (Primary data) 3-9

3.6 Noise Environment (Primary data) 3-10

3.6.1 Introduction 3-10


3.6.3 Day time & night time noise levels 3-11

3.6.4 Ambient Air Quality Standards in Respect of Noise 3-11

3.6.5 Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area 3-11

3.6.6 Conclusions 3-11

3.7 Soil Environment (Primary data) 3-12

3.7.1 Introduction 3-12

3.7.2 Soil Characteristics 3-12

3.7.3 Corollaries 3-12

3.8 Ecology (Primary data) 3-14

3.8.1 Period of the study 3-14

3.8.2 Study methodology 3-14

3.8.3 Floral species in the study period 3-15

3.8.4 Common Crop Plants 3-15

3.8.5 Faunal Diversity 3-15

3.9 Socio Economic & Land use (Secondary data) 3-15

3.9.1 Land use pattern and infrastructure 3-15

3.9.2 Demographic and Socio-Economic Environment 3-16

3.9.3 Living Standard and Infrastructure 3-16

Chapter 4 Anticipated Environmental Impacts &

Mitigation Measures

4.1 General 4-1

4.2 Impact on Topography 4-2

4.3 Air Environment 4-2

4.3.1 Prediction of Impact during Construction phase 4-2

4.3.2 Prediction of Impact during Operational Phase 4-3



4.3.3 Sources of Air Pollution 4-3

4.3.4 Dispersion Modeling of Emissions from the plant 4-4

4.3.5 Micrometeorology 4-4

4.3.6 Air Quality Modeling and Predictions using the

Gaussian Model

4-5


4.3.8 Predicted GLCs of proposed plant 4-7

4.4 Water Environment 4-8

(A) Sources of Impacts 4-8

(B) Impact Assessment 4-9

4.5 Noise Level Impact 4-9

4.5.1 Prediction of impact during construction phase 4-9

4.5.2 Prediction of Impact during Operational Phase 4-9

4.6 Land/Soil Environment 4-10

4.6.1 Prediction of impacts during construction phase 4-10

4.6.2 Prediction of impacts during Operation Phase (Solid Waste)

4-10

4.7 Ecological Impacts 4-11

4.8 Socio-Economic Environment 4-12

4.9 Mitigation measures during Construction 4-13

4.10 Mitigation measures during the operational phase 4-13

4.10.1 Measures for Air Environment 4-13

4.10.2 Measures for Water Environment 4-14

4.10.3 Measures for Hazardous/solid waste 4-14

4.10.4 Measures for Noise 4-14

4.10.5 Health & Safety Measures 4-14

Chapter 5 Analysis of Alternatives

5.1 Prologue 5-1

5.2 Project Details 5-1

5.3 Site Alternatives 5-1

5.4 Alternatives for Technologies 5-2

Chapter 6 Environmental Monitoring Program

6.1 Prelude 6-1

6.2 Environment Monitoring Program 6-1

6.3 Objective of Monitoring Plan 6-2

6.4 Schedules for Environment Monitoring 6-2



6.5 Ambient Air Quality monitoring 6-3

Chapter 7 Additional Studies

(A) Risk Assessment


7.1.1 Scope of Study 7-1

7.1.2 Study Objective 7-1

7.2 The study approach 7-1

7.3 Hazardous Identification 7-1

7.3.1 Hazardous substances to be handled at Rainbow

Laminate Pvt. Ltd. (Unit-II)

7-2

1. Formaldehyde (37%) 7-2

2. Methanol 7-3

7.3.2 Quantities of Hazardous Materials 7-5

7.4 Hazards due to leakage or containment 7-6

7.5 Maximum credible accident scenarios 7-7

7.5.1 Methodology For Selection of Accident Scenarios 7-7

7.5.2 Consequence Analysis 7-8

7.5.3 Release of Methanol from Tank 7-8

7.6 Probable hazards & risk 7-9

7.7 Methodology, approach and damage criteria for risk

assessment

7-9

7.7.1 Hazards Evaluation: Exposure due to vapors 7-10

7.7.2 Liquid pool evaporation or boiling 7-10

7.7.3 Plant leakage in confined space 7-10

7.7.4 Damage criteria 7-11

7.7.5 Risk reduction measures 7-11

7.7.6 Personnel Protective Equipment (PPEs) 7-13

7.7.7 Handling of Hazards 7-13

7.8 General working conditions 7-13

7.9 Safe operating procedures 7-14

7.9.1 Work permit system 7-14

7.9.2 Emergency preparedness 7-14

7.9.3 Static electricity 7-14

7.9.4 Access 7-14

7.9.5 Material Handling 7-14

7.9.6 Communication System 7-15

7.9.7 First Aid Facilities 7-15



7.9.8 Accident reporting, investigation and analysis 7-15

7.9.9 Safety Inspections 7-15

7.9.10 Safe Operating Procedures 7-15

7.10 Transportation of hazardous materials 7-15

7.11 Safe Handling Procedure for key Hazardous Materials

7-16

7.12 Onsite and offsite emergency plan during chemical disaster

7-19

(B) Social Impact Assessment: 7-20

(C) Public Consultation: 7-20

Chapter 8 Project Benefits


8.2 Improvements in the physical infrastructure

including technical facility aspects

8-1

8.3 Improvement in Social Infrastructure 8-1

8.4 Employment potential 8-2

Chapter 9 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis

9.0 Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis 9-1

Chapter 10 Environnent Management Plan


10.2 Objective of Environmental Management Plan 10-1

10.3 Components of EMP 10-2

10.3.1 Environmental Management Systems 10-2

10.3.2 Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) 10-2

10.3.3 Environmental Management Cell 10-3

10.4 Environmental Management during Construction

Phase

10-3

10.5 Environmental Management during the Operational

Phase

10-4

10.5.1 Air Environment 10-4

10.5.2 Water Environment 10-6

10.5.3 Hazardous/Solid Waste Management 10-6

10.5.4 Noise Control Technique 10-7

10.6 Green Belt Development 10-8

10.7 Resource Conservation/ Waste Minimization,

Recycling, Reuse and Cleaner Production Options

10-11

10.8 Occupational Health & Safety 10-11

10.8.1 Possibility of occupational health hazard & its control

10-12



10.8.2 Preventive Measures 10-13

10.9 Occupational Health Programme 10-14

10.9.1 Occupational Health and First aid measures 10-18

10.9.2 Hazard Communication and Chemical Safety 10-18

10.10 Proposal of Socio-Economic Activities 10-19

10.11 Post-Project Environmental Monitoring 10-21

10.12 Environment Management Cost Estimate 10-22

10.13 Environment Policy 10-22

10.14 Reporting System of Non Compliances/Violations of

Environmental Norms

10-23

Chapter 11 Summary & Conclusion

11.1 Background 11-1

11.2 Project Description 11-1

11.3 Production Capacities 11-2

11.4 Description of environment 11-3

11.5 Air environment 11-3

11.6 Water environment 11-4

11.7 Noise environment 11-5

11.8 Environmental impacts and mitigation measures 11-5

11.9 Environment monitoring program 11-7

11.10 Qualitative Risk Analysis 11-8

11.11 Project Benefits 11-8

11.12 Environmental Management Plan 11-8

11.13 Conclusion 11-8

Chapter 12 Disclosure of Consultant engaged



List of Tables

Table No.

Name Page No.

1.1 List of products with its capacity 1-5

1.2 List of major industries working in 10 km radius of project site 1-17

2.1 Structural facilities along with land breakup 2-1

2.2 Location Details 2-2

2.3 Magnitudes of products 2-3

2.4 List of the facilities for utility 2-11

2.5 Raw Material Requirement, Source & Storage details 2-16

2.6 Break up of water consumption & wastewater generation 2-17

2.7 Name and size of ETP units 2-18

2.8 Details of Stacks 2-19

2.8 (a) Emission quality of Stack 2-19

2.9 Technical specification of proposed Boiler (TFH) 2-20

2.10 Details of Hazardous Waste 2-21

2.11 Estimated characteristics of Hazardous Waste 2-22

3.1 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations 3-18

3.2 Ambient Air Quality Status 3-19

3.3 Ambient Air Quality Status (PM10) 3-20

3.4 Ambient Air Quality Status (PM2.5) 3-21

3.5 Ambient Air Quality Status (SO2) 3-22

3.6 Ambient Air Quality Status (NOx) 3-23

3.7 Ambient Air Quality Status (VOCs) 3-24

3.8 National Ambient Air Quality Standards 3-27

3.9 Results of Groundwater Quality in the Study Area 3-29

3.10 Results of Surface water Quality in the Study Area 3-30

3.11 Indian Standard Specification for Drinking Water 3-33

3.12 Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area 3-34

3.13 Ambient Air Quality Standards with respect to Noise 3-34

3.14 Soil Analysis of Study area 3-36

3.15 Floral Diversity 3-38

3.16 Faunal Diversity 3-39

3.17 Land use statistics work out on the base of satellite imaginary 3-40

3.18 Land Use Pattern 3-41



3.19 Summary of Socio-Economic Status (Demography) 3-42

3.20 Basic Amenities in the Study Area 3-43

4.1 Emission quality of Stack 4-16

4.2 The Maximum 24 Hourly Average Concentration Values for SPM 4-17

4.3 The Maximum 24 Hourly Average Concentration Values for SO2 4-18

4.4 The Maximum 24 Hourly Average Concentration Values for NOx 4-19

6.1 Environment Monitoring Plan 6-5

6.2 Budget for implementation of Environmental Monitoring Plan 6-6

7.1 Storage of Hazardous Chemicals 7-6

7.2 Points raised during Pubic Hearing 7-20

10.1 List of chemicals, their threshold limit and measures 10-15

10.2 Budget Expenditure for CSR and Community Development Activities

10-20

10.3 Budget Allocation for Environment Management (Proposed for every five years)

10-22

10.4 Environment monitoring along with frequency details 10-25



List of Figures

Figure No. Name Page No.

1.1 Location Map 1-18

1.2 Google Map Showing Project Site 1-19

2.1 Water Balance Diagram 2-23

2.2 Schematic Flow Diagram of ETP 2-24

2.3 Methanol Recovery System 2-25

2.4 Plant Layout 2-26

3.1 Graphical representation of Ambient Air quality 3-19

3.2 Graphical Representations for PM10 3-20

3.3 Graphical Representations for PM2.5 3-21

3.4 Graphical Representations for SO2 3-22

3.5 Graphical Representations for NOx 3-23

3.6 Location of AAQM 3-45

3.7 Wind rose Diagram 3-46

3.8 Water sampling locations 3-47

3.9 Location of Noise monitoring station 3-48

3.10 Location of Soil sampling 3-49

3.11 Land use pattern with 10 km radius (Satellite Image) 3-50

3.12 Project location with 10 km radius 3-51

4.1 Isopleths for Ground Level Concentration Values for SPM 4-20

4.2 Isopleths for Ground Level Concentration Values for SO2 4-21

4.3 Isopleths for Ground Level Concentrations for NOx 4-22

10.1 EHS Management 10-26



List of Annexures

Annexure

No.

Annexure Name Page

No.

Annexure-I Photographs of site A-1

Annexure-II Land Document A-4

Annexure-III TOR A-8

Annexure-IV QCI Certificate A-15


EIA report of Rainbow Laminate Pvt. Ltd. (Unit-II) 1-1

Chapter-1

Introduction

1.1 PREFACE

An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) is an assessment of the

possible positive or negative impact that a proposed project may have

on the environment, together consisting of the environmental, social

and economic aspects. It is an assessment and management tool that

evaluates the possible positive or negative impact that a proposed

project may have on the environment. EIA systematically examines both

beneficial and adverse consequences of the project and ensures that

these effects are taken into account during project design.

The purpose of the assessment is to ensure that decision makers

consider the ensuing environmental impacts when deciding to proceed

with a project.

As India is a developing country, lots of industrialization has been came

in focus since last few decades that ultimately leads the bigger issues

related the environmental quality of the country. Hence, it is needful for

government of India to control the haphazard industrial development by

providing sustainable development under the legislation.

In India, Ministry of Environment and Forests has defined elaborated

„Environmental Clearance (EC)‟ framework along with requirements for

preparing Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) under the

Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 (Environmental Impact

Assessment Notification, 2006) for establishing/expanding and

industry/development projects although it supports development but

only if the development does not hamper the environment over a

defined threshold limit.

1.2 PURPOSE OF THE REPORT

Industrial development in India has increased economic growth and

improved living standards of people. These growths are achieved

through industrialization, infrastructure development. The

industrialization has played a major role in development of the country.

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This industrialization is also has many other benefits. Although the

industrial development leads to rapid consumption of natural resources,

fuel etc. in day to day operational activity. These will deteriorating

resources and increase emissions of waste in terms of solid, liquid and

gaseous. To control the pollutions from industrial activity, government

has framed regulations which are governed by Ministry of Environment

and Forest in India.

Environment Impact analysis is mandatory as per the Environment

Impact Assessment (EIA) notification issued by Ministry of Environment

and Forests (MoEF), New Delhi dated 14th September 2006, for setting

up a new projects or activities, or expansion or modernization of

existing projects or activities based on their potential environmental

impacts as indicated in the Schedule to the notification, being

undertaken in any part of India, unless prior environmental clearance

has been accorded.

Unit has proposed to start captive resin manufacturing activity and as

per the EIA Notification - 2006, All Synthetic Organic Chemicals Industry

(Resin) located outside the notified industrial area/estate are listed at

S.N. 5(f) under category „A‟ and appraised at central level hence EC is

required prior to start manufacturing facility.

EIA Consultant

In view of the above, legal aspect and monitoring work including all the

environmental attributes has been carried out by M/s. San Envirotech

Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad.

Draft Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) and Environmental

Management Plan (EMP) prepared after obtained the Terms of

References (TORs) from the MoEF, New Delhi. The public hearing will be

held on the basis of the draft EIA/EMP incorporating the Terms of

Reference. Report will be finalized after incorporating the comments and

suggestions by the public during pubic hearing. The final EIA/EMP will be

submitted to MoEF for Environment Clearance.



1.3 JUSTIFICATION OF THE PROJECT

M/s. Rainbow Laminate Pvt. Ltd. (Unit-II), is an existing Particle Board

manufacturing unit situated at Survey No. 160/p1/p2/p3, Village:

Lalpar, Taluka: Morbi, Dist: Rajkot. Unit now proposes to start Captive

Resin manufacturing activities in the same plant premises.

Following points are justifying the proposed project:

“Rotolam” is trade name/brand of rainbow group. Group is

producing laminated decorative sheets. Laminates sheets and

particle board are key inputs of decorative furniture/interior.

Considering the economic viability of the product and maintain

consistence of quality for particle board, in-house resin

manufacturing is prime requirement and which is currently

purchase outside.

The raw material is readily available from all direction and

locations.

Plant is very near to National Highway. Hence transportation is

easy.

Availability of the well-connected road and railway network for

easy transportation of the construction equipments and materials,

raw materials and finished goods.

Easy availability of skilled and unskilled labour for construction of

plant and its operation.

Project Identification with respective to category

Proposed activity is covered under 5(f) category - Synthetic organic

chemicals industry (dyes & dye intermediates; bulk drugs and

intermediates excluding drug formulations; synthetic rubbers; basic

organic chemicals, other synthetic organic chemicals and chemical

intermediates).

1.4 PROMOTERS & THEIR BACKGROUND

The unit is promoted by Mr. Kantilal D. Aghara who is Director of the

company. The company is also supported by other senior Managers of

the organization and controlled by the Executive Directors.



1.5 THE STUDY AREA

1.5.1 Site Selection:

The project site is in proximity of Rajkot District of Gujarat State and

already in existence for manufacturing of particle board. It is very well

familiar with the surrounding environment; therefore, it becomes easy

for the unit to set up the project on above said location.

The proposed unit, apart from generating direct and indirect

employment and various business opportunities, it will bring an overall

up-liftment of the area and will ultimately result in complete socio-

economic and infrastructure development.

Particle Board is having good market demand in interior furniture and

proposed products of resins are raw materials of particle board.

Considering economic viability, maintain consistency in finished product,

industry has decided to produce resin in-house.

The other features are briefly summarized hereunder,

Availability of suitable and adequate land;

Availability of all basic facilities like infrastructure, communication,

transportation, medical facilities, fuel, water, power, unskilled &

skilled manpower, raw materials, road network etc.

Proximity of market;

Nearest town Morbi & city Rajkot is 5 km and 55 km away from

the project site and very well connected with other parts of the

country by road & rail;

No R & R will be required;

No national park or wildlife Habitats falls within 10 km radial

distance from project site.

The location of project is best suited to start above manufacturing

activities. So no alternative for site is analyzed.

1.5.2 Project Location (Latitude and Longitude):

Latitude: 22048‟27‟‟ N

Longitude: 70053‟13‟‟ E



1.5.3 Nature and Size of the Project:

Nature of the Project:

It is a small scale project of resin manufacturing and it categorized

under low polluting industrial activities. Raw material details are given in

Table 2.5 of chapter-2. There will be no wastewater discharge outside

the premises. The nature of the waste generated is both organic &

inorganic in nature with hazardous kind of nature. The details of waste

are described in Table 2.10.

Size of the Project:




Resin manufacturing activities in the same plant premises.

Production details are given below:

Table: 1.1 List of products with its capacity

Sr. No. Name of Product Production capacity

Existing Product

1. Particle Boards 4000 m3/month

Proposed Products

2. Urea Formaldehyde Resin 600 MT/month

3. Phenol Formaldehyde Resin 300 MT/Month

4. Melamine Formaldehyde

Resin

100 MT/Month

1.6 Scope of EIA

The scope of the EIA study is based on the guideline provided by

Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India for structure

of environmental impact assessment document and it includes

following:

Collection and evaluation of project details and related documents.

Analysis of project proposal and data analysis.

Assessment of pollution potential due to proposed project

Analysis of the quality of gaseous emission, wastewater, hazardous

waste details.



Collection and evaluation of present environmental baseline status

within an impact zone of 5-km radial distance from the project site

on environmental parameters/attributes considering the proposed

activities like,

Ambient Air quality

Water quality

Soil quality

Noise levels

Meteorology and climates

Land use pattern and socio-economic status

Identification, assessment and evaluation of the beneficial and

adverse impacts on surrounding environment due to proposed

project activities considering the existing baseline status along with

compilation of other information.

Identify the sources and impact of hazards, if any.

Based on the same, suggest and design risk assessment plant and

disaster management plant to prevent any hazard.

Preparation of final Environmental Management plan (EMP). Post

Environmental Quality Monitoring Programme (EQMP) along with

organizational setup required for monitoring the effectiveness of

mitigation measures.

1.7 STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS

As per the Environment Impact Assessment (EIA) notification of Ministry

of Environment and Forests (MoEF), dated 14th September 2006, setting

up a new projects or activities, or on the expansion or modernization of

existing projects or activities based on their potential environmental

impacts as indicated in the Schedule to the notification, being

undertaken in any part of India, unless prior environmental clearance

has been accorded. This EIA report has been prepared for the perusal of

MoEF for judging the environmental compatibility of the project as per

the Terms of Reference (TOR) issued by MoEF, dated 01/02/13, vide

TORs letter No. J-11011/209/2012-IA II (I).



Other statutory requirement details are provided in following table:

Statutory

Requirements

Provision made under the

Act of

Submission &

Permission

Environment

Clearance for the

proposed activity

Under Environment Protection

Act, 1986

Ministry of

Environment &

Forests, New Delhi

EIA study with

TOR compliances

EIA Notification-2006 MoEF

Noise Monitoring Under the Noise (Regulation &

Control) Rules, 2000.

Gujarat State Pollution

Control Board

Management and

Handling of

Hazardous Wastes

Hazardous Wastes

(Management, Handling &

Transboundary Movement)

Rules, 2008 (Amended time to

time)

GPCB

1.8 REGULATORY FRAMEWORK

The MoEF, CPCB and SPCBs together form the regulatory and

administrative core of the sector. Legislation for environmental

protection in India for chemical industry is mainly EIA Notification-2006,

Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act-1974, Air (Prevention &

Control of Pollution) Act-1981, Water (Prevention and Control of

Pollution) Cess Act, 1977; Hazardous Wastes (Management, Handling

and Transboundary Movement) Rules 2008, amended time to time are

major Act/Rules/Notification applicable to industry.

1.9 TERMS OF REFERENCE ACCEPTED/ISSUED BY MoEF, DATED

01/02/13.

Based on the documents submitted by us and presentation in the

meeting held on 3rd - 5th December, 2012, Terms of Reference (TOR)

was issued by MoEF, dated 01/02/13, vide TORs letter No. J-

11011/209/2012-IA II (I) and directed to prepare detailed EIA/EMP

including terms of reference.

Then unit has applied for TOR amendment with respect to enhancement

of production capacity. For which; TORs have been discussed and

finalized in the 24th Reconstituted Expert Appraisal Committee

(Industry) held during 29th - 30th September, 2014 for the preparation

of EIA/EMP.



Compliance of standard and additional TORs for preparation of EIA/EMP

is as below:

Sr.

No.

TORs Compliance

A. Standard TOR

1. Executive summary of the project. Executive summary of the project

is given as chapter-11.

2. Justification of the project. Pls. refer sec. 1.3 on page no. 1-3

of chapter-1.

3. Photographs of proposed plant site. Photographs of plant site is

attached as Annexure-I.

4. Promoters and their background. Pls. refer sec. 1.4 of chapter 1 on

page no. 1-3.

5. Regulatory framework. Sec. 1.8 of chapter-1 on page no.

1-7.

6. A map indicating location of the

project and distance from severely polluted area.

There is no any severely polluted

area within the 25 km peripheral of our project site.

7. Project location and plant layout. Pls. refer sec. 1.5.2 on page no. 1-4, and fig. 1.1 on page no. 1-

18, chapter-1. Plant layout is given in fig. 2.4 on

page no. 2-26 of chapter-2.

8. Infrastructure facilities including power sources.

Power requirement will be fulfilled through GEB (PGVCL) along with standby D.G set (400 kVA) will be

installed in case of power failure. As proposed project will develop

on existing Infrastructure facilities, all basic infrastructure facilities are already available

within their premises including electricity supply and boiler (TFH).

9. Total cost of the project along with total capital cost and recurring

cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures.

Cost of the project is estimated around Rs. 4.5 crores. Out of

which, capital cost of EMS will be 0.5 crores and recurring cost is

Rs. 9.0 Lakhs per annum. Pls. refer sec. 2.3 on page no. 2-1

of chapter-2.

10. Project site location along with site

map of 10 km area and site details providing various industries, surface

water bodies, forests etc.

Pls. refer fig. 3.11 & 3.12 on page

no. 3-50 & 3-51 of chapter 3 for details of project site.

Land use statistics work out on the base of satellite imaginary in table no. 3.17 on page no. 3-40.

Pls. refer table 1.2, page no. 1-17 of chapter-1 for details of major

industries working in 10 km area of the site.



11. Present land use based on satellite imagery for the study area of 10 km radius. Details of land availability for

the project along with supporting document.

Land use based on satellite imagery is given in fig. 3.11 on page no. 3-50 of chapter-3.

Unit has added around 5878 m2 land for proposed project. Land

documents are attached as Annexure-II.

12. Location of National Park/Wild life sanctuary/Reserve Forest within 10

km radius of the project.

No protected National Park/Wild life sanctuary/Reserve Forest area

covered within 10 km radius.

13. Details of the total land and break-up of the land use for green belt and

other uses.

Detailed Land breakup is given in table 2.1 on page no. 2-1 of

Chapter-2.

14. List of products along with the

production capacities.

Please refer sec. 2.7 and table 2.3

on page no. 2-3 of chapter-2.

15. Detailed list of raw materials required and source, mode of

storage and transportation.

List of raw materials are given in table no. 2.5 of Chapter-2 on

page no. 2-16. All raw materials are locally available and transported by road.

16. Manufacturing process details along

with the chemical reactions and process flow chart.

Manufacturing process with

Chemical reaction and mass balance are given in sec. 2.9 on page no. 2-4 to 2-9 of chapter-2.

17. Site-specific micro-meteorological

data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and

direction and rainfall is necessary.

One season site-specific micro-

meteorological data are given in sec. 3.3.3 on page no. 3-6 and

AAQ data are tabulated in table no. 3.3 to 3.7 on page no. 3-20 to 3-24.

Figure 3.6 shows Air monitoring stations on page no. 3-45.

18. Ambient air quality monitoring at 6

locations within the study area of 5 km. aerial coverage from project site as per NAAQES notified on 16th

September, 2009. Location of one AAQMS in downwind direction.

Pls. refer table no. 3.3 to 3.7 on

page no. 3-20 to 3-24 of chapter-3 for ambient air quality monitoring data at 6 locations.

Figure 3.6 shows Air monitoring stations on page no. 3-45.

19. One season site-specific micro-meteorological data using

temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and

rainfall and AAQ data (except monsoon) for PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX

including VOCs shall be collected. The monitoring stations shall take into account the pre-dominant wind

direction, population zone and sensitive receptors including

reserved forests. Data for water and noise monitoring shall also be included.

One season site-specific micrometeorological data are discussed

in sec. 3.3.3 on page no. 3-6 and AAQ data including VOCs are

tabulated in table 3.3 to 3.7 on page no. 3-20 to 3-24.

Figure 3.6 shows Air monitoring stations on page no. 3-45. For ground water quality data, pls.

refer table 3.9 on page no. 3-29 and Noise data are given in table

3-12 on page no. 3-34 of chapter-3. No reserved forests within 10 km

radius.



20. Air pollution control measures viz. Multi-cyclone and bag filter etc. shall be proposed for the effective control

of gaseous emissions within permissible limits.

APC measure with stack details tabulated in table 2.8 of chapter-2 on 2-19.

Air pollution control measures are discuss in sec. 2.14.2 on page no.

2-13 & 10.5.1 on 10-4 of chapter-2 & chapter-10 respectively.

21. Control methanol emission from drying section.

Pls. refer section 10.5.1 (c) on page no. 10-6. Pls. refer figure

2.3, page no. 2-25 of chapter-2 for methanol recovery system.

22. Details of VOC monitoring system in

the working zone environment, if any.

Pls. refer chapter-6 for VOC

monitoring system.

23. Name of all the solvents to be used in the process and details of solvent

recovery system.

List of solvent is given in Table 2.5 on page 2-16 as raw material

consumption of chapter-2. Solvent methanol is used as raw material and dilutant. Methanol

recovery from drying section is proposed on page no. 2-14 of

chapter-2. Pls. refer figure 2.3, page no. 2-25 of chapter-2 for methanol recovery system.

24. Design details of ETP, incinerator,

boiler, scrubbers/bag filters etc.

Details of ETP units are given in

Table 2.7 on page no. 2-18. Technical specification of boiler

(TFH) is given in table 2.9 on page no. 2-20 of chapter-2. Incinerator & Scrubber are not

required in our case.

25. Details of water and air pollution and its mitigation plan.

Details of Air & Water pollution are discussed in point no 2.13.1 &

2.13.2 on page no. 2-11. Its mitigation/control plan is summarized in sec. 2.14.1 and

2.14.2 on page no. 2-12 & 2-13 of chapter-2 and also in 10.5.1,

10.5.2 on page no. 10-5 & 10-6 of chapter-10.

26. An action plan to control and monitor secondary fugitive

emissions from all the sources.

Make paved road inside along with greenbelt development in the

plant premises, preferably peripherial and road side.

27. Determination of atmospheric inversion level at the project site

and assessment of ground level concentration of pollutants from the

stack emission based on site specific meteorological features. Air quality modeling for proposed plant.

Pls. refer sec. 4.3.7 and 4.3.8 on page no. 4-7 of chapter-4.

28. Permission for the drawl of 11.5

m3/day ground water from CGWA.

Water requirement will be 8.5

m3/day only and it is exempted



Water balance chart including quantity of effluent generated recycled and reused and discharged.

hence permission from CGWA not required. Water balance diagram is given in

figure 2.1 on page no. 2-23 of chapter-2.

29. Action plan for „Zero‟ discharge of

effluent shall be included.

Pls. refer sec. 2.14.1, page no. 2-

12 of chapter-2.

30. Treatment of phenol in the effluent, if any.

There will be minute quantity of phenol in wastewater which will

evaporate after the appropriate Primary treatment & residue after

evaporation will be incinerated in common facilities approved by GPCB. The detail of primary

treatment is given in sec. 2.14.1 on page no. 2-12 of Chapter-2.

31. Ground water quality monitoring minimum at 6 locations shall be

carried out. Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study

area and ecological status (Terrestrial and Aquatic).

Ground water quality data are given in table 3.9 on page no. 3-

29 & fig. 3.8 for water sampling location on page no. 3-47.

Geo-hydrological status of the study area is given in sec. 3.4 on

page no. 3-8 and ecological status given in sec. 3.8 on page no. 3-14 of chapter-3.

32. The details of solid and hazardous

wastes generation, storage, utilization and disposal particularly related to the hazardous waste

calorific value of hazardous waste and detailed characteristic of the

hazardous waste. Action plan for the disposal of fly ash generated from boiler shall be included.

Details of Hazardous wastes

generation are discussed in sec. 2.13.3 on page no. 2-12 and tabulated in table no. 2.10 on

page 2-21 of chapter-2. Characteristics of Haz. Waste is

given in table 2.11; page no. 2-22 of chapter-2. Pls. refer sec. 10.5.3, page no.

10.6 of chapter-10 for action plan for disposal of fly ash.

33. Precautions to be taken during

storage and transportation of

hazardous chemicals shall be clearly

mentioned and incorporated.

Pls. refer section 7.10 on page 7-

15 of chapter-7.

34. Authorization/Membership for the

disposal of solid/hazardous waste in

TSDF.

Unit will obtain membership of

approve TSDF/CHWIF site before

establishment of the project.

35. List of hazardous chemicals (as per MSIHC rule) with toxicity levels.

Pls. refer table 7.1, page no. 7-6 of chapter-7.

36. A write up on “Safe Practice”

followed for methanol handling, storage, transportation and

unloading to be submitted.

Pls. refer sec. 7.11 (a), page no.

7-16 of chapter-7.

37. A write up on “Treatment of workers

affected by accidental spillage of methanol/phenol”.

Pls. refer sec. 7.11 (b), page no.

7-18 of chapter-7.



38. Locating the plant in open area

instead of covered to be reviewed in

view of safety consideration.

Point is noted and considers it

while designing the proposed

plant.

39. An action plan to develop green belt

in 33% area.

Pls. refer sec. 10.6, page no. 10-8

of chapter-10 for greenbelt

development plan.

40. Action plan for rainwater harvesting

measures at plant site shall be

included to harvest rainwater from

the roof tops and storm water drains

to recharge the ground water.

Pls. refer sec. 2.15.1, page no. 2-

14 of chapter-2.

41. Details of occupational health

programme.

i. To which chemicals, workers are

exposed directly or indirectly.

ii. Whether these chemicals are

within Threshold Limit Values

(TLV)/Permissible Exposure

Levels as per ACGIH

recommendation.

iii. What measures company have

taken to keep these chemicals

within PEL/TLV.

iv. How the workers are evaluated

concerning their exposure to

chemicals during pre-placement

and periodical medical

monitoring.

v. What are onsite and offsite

emergency plan during chemical

disaster.

vi. Liver function tests (LFT) during

pre-placement and periodical

examination.

Pls. refer sec. 10.9 on page no.

10-14 of chapter-10 for

occupational health programme

details.

Refer sec. 10.9(A, B, C) on page

no. 10-15 for list of chemicals,

their threshold limit and

measures, Details of Pre-

placement and periodical medical

monitoring of workers, LFT.

Pls. refer section 7.12, page no.

7-19 of chapter-7 for onsite &

offsite emergency plan.

42. Details of occupational health

surveillance programme.

Pls. refer sec. 10.8.1, page no.

10-12 of chapter-10.

43. Socio-economic development

activities shall be in place.

Pls. refer sec. 10.10, page no. 10-

19 of chapter-10 for proposal of

socio-economic activities.

44. Detailed Environment management

Plan (EMP) with specific reference to details of air pollution control system, water & wastewater

management, monitoring frequency, responsibility and time bound

implementation plan for mitigation measure shall be provided.

Pls. refer chapter-10 for detailed

EMP.



45. EMP shall include the concept of waste-minimization, recycle/ reuse/ recover techniques, Energy

conservation and natural resource conservation.


10-11 of chapter-10.

46. Corporate Environmental

Responsibility

(a) Does the company has a well laid

down Environment Policy

approved by its Board of

Directors? If so, it may be

detailed in the EIA report.

(b) Does the Environmental 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 report.

(c) What is the hierarchical system

or Administrative order of the

company to deal with the

environmental issues and for

ensuring compliance with the EC

conditions. Details of this system

may be given.

(d) Does the company has a system

of reporting of non-compliance /

violations of environmental

norms to the Board of Directors

of the company and/or

shareholders or stakeholders at

large? This reporting mechanism

should be detailed in the EIA

report.


10-22 of chapter-10 for

environment policy.

Environment Policy includes

standard operating process

including commitment from

management.

Pls. refer figure 10.1 of chapter-

10 on page no. 10-26.

Pls. refer section 10.14 of

chapter-10 on page no. 10-23.

47. Any litigation pending against the

project and/or any direction/order passed by any Court of Law against

the project, if so, details thereof.

No

B. Additional ToR

1. 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 of tabular chart with financial budget for complying with the commitments

made.

Tabular chart is given below.



2. Since three months environmental

data already monitored, one month

additional environmental data to be

monitored and revalidated.

Pls. refer page no. 3-25, 3-31, 3-32, 3-35 and 3-37 for details of AAQM, GW, Surface water, Noise

and soil data of one month additional environmental data.

Revalidation of monitoing data We have compared the monitoring

data carried out during the April-2013 to June-2013 and currently carried during the month of

October-2014 as per the MoEF recommendation during the

meeting of EAC held on 29th - 30th September, 2014. Above monitoring data carried out

during the April-2013 to June-2013 and of October-2014 were

compared and found minor difference/variation in both the data. The difference is marginal

and may due to change in period and atmospheric conditions.

Points raised during public hearing and its compliances/ response from

project proponent/consultant.

Sr.

No.

Name and

address

Issue raised Reply from Project

Proponent

1 Shri Durlabhajibhai Jivrajbhai

Vill: Lalpar, Ta: & Dist: Morbi

Which steps will be taken by industry to

control Air Pollution?

The main source of Air Pollution is from Boiler

(Thermic Fluid Heater). Lignite/ Coal or Agro

briquette will be used as a fuel. Mainly Particulate matter will be emitted from

Chimney. Cyclone Separator and bag filter will

be installed as air pollution control device to control particulate matter.

2 Shri Jayantibhai Govindbhai Aghara

(Deputy Sarpanch shri),

Vill: Bhadiyad Ta: & Dist: Morbi

Which steps will be taken by industry to

control water Pollution?

There is no use of water in process of resin

manufacturing. Wastewater will generate from

condensation and cooling bleed off. After primary treatment, it will be

evaporated in evaporator. So, there will be no

discharge of industrial waste water.

3 Shri Dhanjibhai Jerambhai Janva, Vill: Lilapar

Which activities will be carried out by Industry for social

Unit has 22.5 lacs budget allocated for social up-liftment. This amount will



Ta: & Dist: Morbi up-liftment? be used mainly for

education, Health and Drinking water. Apart from

this, unit will use this amount as per the advice of local authority.

4 Shri Manojbhai Patel,

Vill: Bhadiyad Ta: & Dist: Morbi

What Steps will be taken for safety of

workers?

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) like

helmet, gumboot, gloves and safety goggles shall be

provided to workers and dedicated person will be take care for use of PPE.

5 Shri Divyesh Vinubai Jajar,

Vill: Lalpar Ta: & Dist: Morbi

How many employments will be

provided by this unit?

Additional 20-25 workers will be employed for

proposed plant of resin and first priority will be given to

local people.

1.10 OBJECTIVES OF EIA

EIA is a policy and management tool for both planning and decision

making. EIA assists in identification, prediction and evaluation of the

foreseeable environmental consequences of proposed developmental

and industrial projects.

The objectives of the present EIA Study is to assess the impacts on

various environmental components due to the proposed project and to

recommend appropriate environmental management plant for the unit

to ensure that the adverse impacts if any will be minimized. Moreover to

prepare an Environmental Statement to indicate conclusively if the

overall impacts are positive or negative.

1.11 METHODOLOGY FOR EIA

Environmental Assessment (EA), another term used in the

environmental studies, refers to an understanding of the present status

of environment and a study of how to manage them. Keeping in view

the nature and size of the proposed project and industrial area and

various guidelines available, it was decided to cover an area of 5 km

radius from the center of proposed plant site for the purpose of

Environmental impact assessment study. The methodology is briefly

reported below and has been described in this section.



Baseline data Collection

The baseline data for the impact zone have been generated for the

following environmental parameters:

Ambient Air Quality

Micrometeorology

Noise Levels

Surface and ground water quality

Soil Quality

Flora and fauna

Land use pattern

Socio-economics

The baseline status of the above environmental parameters has been

worked out based on the rapid monitoring/analysis carried out during

the study period of Apr-13 to June-13 supplemented by data collected

from various government departments, census publications etc. The

data is collected and analyzed as per the standard methods for

establishing the baseline data and to determine the impact of proposed

activity on the same.

Evaluation of Impact from Project Activities

The environmental Impact resulting from the various project activities,

have been identified, predicted and evaluated based on the study of

manufacturing process and other project related activities as well as

correlating the same with existing base line status.

Preparation of Environmental Management Plan

Environmental Management plan has been prepared covering pollution

prevention measures at source in terms of air and water pollution

control measures, solid waste/hazardous waste management, safety

management, green belt development, environmental surveillance and

environmental management team.

Finally, the detailed assessment of the resultant environmental impacts

have been made based on the impacts identification and evaluated from

the activities over the baseline status of various environmental

components to reduce the pollution and to delineate a comprehensive



environment management plan along with recommendations and

suggestions to improve environment management system.

1.12 List of industries within 10 km radius

There are more than 350 industries of ceramic manufacturing working in

the 10 km radius.

Table 1.2

List of major industries working in 10 km radius of project site

Sr. No. Name of Industry Type of Industry

1. Rangoli Laminate Laminates

2. Rainbow Laminate Laminates

3. Monal Laminate Laminates

4. Nice Ceramics Ceramics

5. Acme Ceramics Ceramics

6. Uday Ceramics Ceramics

7. Poiner Ceramics Ceramics

8. Renshou Quasto Quasto

9. Holis Vitrified Vitrified

10. Ganesh Ceramics Ceramics

11. SanGloose Ceramics Ceramics

12. Shreeji Vitrified Vitrified

13. Shreeji Gold Ceramics

14. Sonex Vitrified Verified

15. Sonex Ceramics Ceramics

16. Kaymax Ceramics Ceramics

17. Sesam Ceramics Ceramics

18. Corel Ceramics Ceramics

19. Solgana Ceramics Ceramics

20. Aro Ceramics Ceramics

21. Applo Sanitary Sanitary

22. Piray Sanitary Sanitary

23. Amara Ceramics Ceramics

24. Bosc Ceramics Ceramics

25. Kalyan Ceramics Ceramics

26. Capiten Ceramics Ceramics



Figure 1.1

Location Map

Rainbow



Figure-1.2

Google Map Showing Project Site



Chapter-2

Project Description 2.1 INTRODUCTION




Resin [(Urea formaldehyde Resin (600 MT/month), Phenol

Formaldehyde Resin (300 MT/month) and Melamine Formaldehyde Resin

(100 MT/month)] manufacturing activities in the same plant premises.

2.2 TYPE OF PROJECT

Unit proposed to start captive resin manufacturing activity and as per

the EIA Notification - 2006, All Synthetic Organic Chemicals Industry

(Resin) located outside the notified industrial area/estate are listed at

S.N. 5(f) under category ‘A’ and appraised at central level hence EC is

required prior to start manufacturing facility.

2.3 CAPITAL INVESTMENT

Cost of the project is estimated around Rs. 4.5 crores. Out of which,

capital cost of EMS will be 0.5 crores and recurring cost is Rs. 9.0 Lakhs

per annum.

2.4 LAND REQUIREMENT

Total plot area of the unit is 16289 m2. The detailed breakup of the land

is given below:

Table 2.1: Structural facilities along with land breakup

Sr. No. Particular Area (m2)

1 Plant facilities 6178

2 Storage (Raw Material & Finished

Products) 750

3 Storage (Fuel) 150

4 Storage (Water) 28

5 Storage (Others) 520

6 Utilities 411



7 Internal Road 2290

8 Green Belt 5375

9 ETP 80

10 Office 250

11 Parking 207

12 Security Cabin 50

Total 16289

2.5 NEED FOR THE PROJECT

Unit proposes to produce different resins (i.e. U.F. Resin, P.F. Resin and

M.F. Resin) for Particle Boards.

Particle board has good market demand in interior furniture and

proposed products of resins are raw materials of particle board.

Considering economic viability, maintain consistency quality of finished

product, industry has decided to produce Resins in-house. Particle board

is cheaper, denser and more uniform than conventional wood and

plywood and better substitute of wood and plywood.

2.6 LOCATION OF THE PROJECT:

Proposed project will be in the same premises at Survey No.

160/p1/p2/p3, Village: Lalpar, Taluka: Morbi, Dist: Rajkot, Gujarat.

There is no Reserve Forest/National Park/Protected Forest or Severely

Polluted Area falls within the 10 km radius of the project site.

General location map is given in figure 1.1 in chapter-1, Plant layout is

given in figure 2.4 in chapter-2 and location with land use pattern (10-

km) is shown as figure 3.11 of chapter-3.

Details of the project site are as given in following table:

Table 2.2: Location Details

Particulars Details

Plot no./Block no. 160/p1/p2/p3

Village Lalpar

Taluka Morbi

District Rajkot



State Gujarat

Coordinates

Latitude 22048’27’’ N

Longitude 70053’13’’ E

Nearest Railway Station @Morbi (5.0 km)

Nearest Airport @Rajkot (52 km)

Nearest Town Morbi (5.0 km)

Nearest City Rajkot (50 km)

Note: Arial distances are presented in above table.

2.7 SIZE OR MAGNITUDE OF OPERATION

Production capacity is given below:

Table: 2.3: Magnitudes of Products


Existing Product


Proposed Products




Resin

100 MT/Month

2.8 PROPOSED SCHEDULE FOR APPROVAL AND IMPLEMENTATION

Specifics Applied

under the

Act

Specifics for

approval or

legal procedure

Related

recent Status

Implementation

EC for

proposed

project

Under

Environment

Protection

Act, 1986

Environment

Clearance for the

new project from

MoEF as per the

guideline of EIA

Notification-2006.

Submitted

Form I, TOR

presentation,

TORs awarded

on 01/02/2013

and TORs for

enhancement

of production

capacity is

minutize in the

meeting held

on 29th-30th

Sept, 2014

Project will

Establish after

obtaining EC

obtain from MoEF.



Operation

of the

proposed

project

under Air,

Water &

Environment

(Protection)

Act

CTE & CTO/CCA

from GPCB.

Will apply for

CTE/CCA to

GPCB.

After obtaining

CC&A.

2.9 DESCRIPTION OF MANUFACTURING PROCESS

1. Urea Formaldehyde Resin

Manufacturing process:

Urea, Formaldehyde and Ammonia/Caustic are taken in a reaction

vessel in desired quantity.

It will be Stir & heat up to 50°C. When it will reach up to 70°C,

maintain the temperature up to 1 hr.

Reflux is done for 30 minutes.

To control the temperature, circulating water-cools the mixture.

Water will be removed from the jacket of vessel.

Methanol will be added for dilution purpose.

The reaction involves condensation between the nucleophilic

nitrogen of urea with the electrophilic carbonyl carbon of

formaldehyde. A branched copolymer is formed.

Chemical Reaction:

Urea Formaldehyde Urea Formaldehyde

Resin



Mass Balance:

Input Output

Kg Kg

urea 200

Formaldehyde 300

Caustic 0.2

Methanol 100

600 kg

Total 600 Total 600

UF Resin

UF Resin

R eaction Vessel

C ooling

Dilution

S tirring & heating



2. Phenol Formaldehyde Resin

Manufacturing Process:

Liquid phenol, Formaldehyde and Ammonia/Caustic are taken in a

reaction vessel in desired quantity.

It will be Stir & heat up to 60°C. When it will reach up to 90°C,

maintain the temperature up to 1 hr.

Reflux is done for 30 minutes up to 98°C.

Vacuum distillation will be started.

To control the temperature, circulating water-cools the mixture.

Water will be removed from the vessel.

Cooling will start up at 40°C.

Methanol will be added for dilution purpose.

Phenol formaldehyde resin will be ready for use.

Chemical Reaction:



Mass Balance:

Input Output

Kg Kg

Phenol 430

Formaldehyde 636

Urea 35

Steam Loss 270 lit

Effluent 80 lit

Methanol 400

Product 1100 kg

System Loss 51 kg

Total 1501 Total 1501

PF Resin

PF Resin

Reaction Vessel

Cooling

Dilution

Stirring & heating

Reflux for 30 min

Vacuum distillation



3. Melamine Formaldehyde Resin:

Manufacturing Process:

Formaldehyde is taken in a jacketed reaction vessel to which

melamine powder is added slowly and the mixture is then stirred

well.

After about 15 minutes a solution of caustic soda (NaOH) is added to

the mixture to make it alkaline.

The mixture is then heated by hot Thermic fluid to raise its

temperature gradually up to 85°C.

The process is continued till the solution becomes clear.

It is there after cooled gradually to a temperature of 10°C to 15°C

higher than room temperature and the methanol solvent is added to

reduce viscosity.

After reducing the Viscosity, The solution is then stored in a storage

tank.

Chemical Reaction:



Mass Balance:

Input Output

Kg Kg

Melamine 200

Formaldehyde 300

Caustic 0.2

Methanol 100

600 kg

Total 600 Total 600

MF Resin

MF Resin

R eaction Vessel

C ooling

Dilution

S tirring & heating



2.10 PROJECT COMPONENT

Component of the project includes all facilities and requirement for the

operation of the project are summarized below.

a) Input Requirement: Raw materials, Water, Fuel, Power etc.

b) Utility requirement: Boiler (Thermic Fluid Heater), Cooling tower,

D.G. Set

c) Treatment Facilities:

Water Treatment facilities: Include details of ETP to treat the

effluent.

Air Pollution Facilities: Includes APC measures such as dust

collector-multi cyclone & and proposed to install bag filter as

additional APCM.

Hazardous waste facilities: It includes sludge storage and final

disposal facility.

d) Other facilities: It includes gardening area, rain water harvesting

system etc.

2.11 INPUT REQUIREMENTS

(a) Raw material requirement:

The details of the raw material requirement are given in Table-2.5.

(b) Water:

Total water requirement will be estimated 8.5 KL/day, which is mainly

for utilities (i.e. cooling makeup), domestic & greenbelt purpose. Total

water requirement for industrial purpose i.e. for cooling will be 4.0

KL/day. 2.0 KL/day will be used for domestic purpose and 2.5 KL/day

will be required for greenbelt. There will be no water consumption in

manufacturing process. Total water requirement will be met from bore

well.

Details water requirement is given Table-2.6. Water balance diagram is

given in Figure: 2.4.

(c) Fuel:

Mix fuel i.e. Coal & Lignite is used in the existing Boiler (Thermic Fluid

Heater) and no addition of any flue gas stack. Rate of fuel consumption

is 20 MT/day.



(d) Power:

Power requirement will be fulfilled by Gujarat Electricity Board - GEB

(PGVCL). The total connected load is 800 kVA. Unit has proposed to

install D.G set with capacity of 400 kVA to meet power requirement of

project in case of power failure.

(e) Manpower:

The total manpower requirement for the plant operations will be approx.

22 nos. which includes the manpower at all levels.

2.12 Utilities:

The utility facilities are tabulated below:

Table 2.4: List of the facilities for utility

Sr.

No.

Type of utility Qty. Capacity

1. Boiler (Thermic Fluid Heater) 1 4000000 kcal/hr.

2. Cooling Plant 1 200 TR

3. D. G. Set 1 400 kVA

2.13 GENERATION OF POLLUTANTS

2.13.1 Wastewater Generation:

Source of wastewater generation will be from process (from inter-

reaction of RM) and utilities i.e. cooling bleed off. Total wastewater

generation will be 4.8 KL/day, out of which 3.0 KL/day will be industrial

wastewater, which will be treated in primary treatment plant and

evaporated into own evaporator to achieve zero discharge.

Generated sewage of 1.8 KL/day will be discharged to soak pit followed

by septic tank. The details of the water consumption and wastewater

generation are depicted in Table-2.6.

2.13.2 Air Pollution

Air pollution is divided into point source and fugitive emission. Only

source of flue gas emission is from the stack of Boiler (TFH) due to

combustion of fuel. Mix fuel i.e. Coal & lignite is used as fuel. The most

probable pollutants are SPM, SO2 and NOx. Process emission will be from

the vent of dryer section.



Unit proposed to install D.G. set with capacity of 400 kVA in which HSD

will be used as fuel. It will be used only in case of non-availability of

power supply.

The details of the stacks are given in Table-2.8.

Sources of fugitive emission:

In proposed activities, there are two major areas where chances of

VOCs generation namely tank farm of Methanol and Formaldehyde

storage and process where formaldehyde and methanol use in

manufacturing process. There will be also changes of generation of RPM

from packing/finishing area.

2.13.3 Hazardous/Solid waste generation:

The source of solid/hazardous waste generation is ETP waste, used

lubricant oil, discarded containers/barrels/liners and residue from

evaporator. The quantity of ETP sludge is estimated around 0.30

MT/month, used Lubricant oil will 0.5 kl/year, discarded barrels will be

120 nos./annum and Liners will be 70 kg/month and residue will be

0.125 MT/month. The details of the hazardous waste with its category

as per HWM rules are given Table 2.10.

2.13.4 Noise:

Noise is primarily generated due to the industrial activities like

mechanical movement and material handling. Noise may generate from

material handling, process plant, generator, machineries etc. General

noise level in the plant is expected within the prescribed limit.

2.14 POLLUTION CONTROL STRATEGY

The unit is equally conscious about the pollution control strategy. The

details of pollution control strategy for various parameters are given

hereunder:

2.14.1 Effluent Management

Source of effluent generation will be mainly from process and utilities,

which contains TDS, Phenol and COD. It will be treated by primary

treatment as described below and then evaporated into single effect

evaporator so unit is achieving zero discharge of treated effluent

whereas sewage will be disposed to soak pit.



Treatment scheme

The effluent is first collect in collection/neutralization tank, where it is

neutralize, depending upon the acidity/alkalinity of raw influent. Alum &

Polyelectrolyte will be added as per requirement. Then effluent will be

pumped into nutch filter. Then it will be transferred to the evaporator,

where all the effluent is evaporated.

Sludge will be removed from filter nutch and transferred to sludge

drying bed. After drying, the dried sludge will be collected, packed in

HDPE bags and stored in separate storage area and disposed off at

approved TSDF site. Evaporation residue will be send to CHWIF for

incineration. The capacity of evaporator will be around 500 Lit/hr.

2.14.2 Air Pollution Control Measures

Only one source of flue gas emission i.e. stack attached to the boiler

(Thermic Fluid Heater), where emission generates due to the

combustion of fuel. Mix fuel i.e. coal & lignite is use as a fuel. Unit has

installed cyclone separator on the stack attached to boiler (Thermic

Fluid Heater) as Air Pollution Control System and proposed to install bag

filter as additional APCM. There will one process vent attach to hood in

dryer section.

The probable pollutants are SPM, SO2 and NOx. Adequate stack height

will be provided to control & disperse the air pollutants within the

satisfactory levels. Thus, air pollution control system proposed by the

unit will be adequate to meet gaseous emission norms. Details of stacks

with their APC measures & height details are presented in Table 2.8.

Fugitive Emission Control:

To control fugitive emission, following steps will be implemented in the

proposed unit:

Close handling system provided for transfer of chemicals.

Pneumatically transfer of liquid raw material in rector.

Raw material will be stored in the covered structure.

Regular maintenance of valves, pipes etc.

Regular monitoring of Methanol and Formaldehyde concentration

in work area.



Greenbelt will be developed around the plant to arrest the fugitive

emission.

Methanol recovery system from drying section

Methanol recovery system at drying section will be provided to recover

Methanol and reduce VOCs load in work area. Unit will provided hood

and condenser system to recover methanol and reuse in process.

2.14.3 Hazardous/Solid Waste Management

The entire quantity of solid/hazardous waste will be handled and

disposed as per (Management, Handling and Transboundary Movement)

Rules’2008 and amended time to time. The main sources of hazardous

waste generation will be ETP Sludge, used lubricating oil, discarded

drums/container/liners and waste residue. ETP Sludge will be sent to

TSDF site for final disposal, while residue will send to CHWIF for

incineration and used lubricant oil will be used within premises as a

lubricant/ sell to registered recycler. Whereas discarded containers/

barrels/liners will use for packing of ETP sludge, in case of excess, it will

be sold to approved recyclers or traders.

2.14.4 Noise Pollution Control

The main noise generating sources in the plant are TFH, material

handling, process plant, D.G. set, other machineries etc. All these

sources will generate continuous noise. However, the noise transmitted

outside the plant boundary will be low because most of the noise

generating equipments will be in closed structures provided with

acoustic enclosure. Equipments will be statically and dynamically

balanced. Greenbelt will be developed around the periphery of the plant.

Ear muff, ear plug will be provided to all workers working at noisy area.

2.15 RESOURCE CONSERVATION

2.15.1 Rain Water Harvesting

Rain Water Harvesting is a method of utilizing rain water for domestic

and agricultural use, which is widely used throughout the world. Rain

water from terraces/rooftop areas shall be collected through rain water

down-take pipes & collected to catch basins or stored in rain water

tanks. However, the rain water from plant area and parking area may



contaminated and not advise to collect directly to catch basins. Rain

water harvesting pits shall be provided wherever feasible so that

maximum rain water recharged into the ground before it reaches the

storm water mains.

The unit proposes ground water recharging sump at low lying area

which will be connected to the storm water drainage system. Thus, by

recharging the ground water during the rain, unit will contribute to

balance groundwater. Unit will provide required no of percolation well

for rainwater harvesting, on the basis of calculation for rain water

collected from rooftop.

2.15.2 Green Belt Development

The unit proposes to develop greenbelt in area of 5375 m2 and it will be

33% of the total area, which will be as per requirement.



Table 2.5

Raw Material Requirement, Source & Storage details

Sr.

No.

Name of Raw

Materials

Quantity

(MT/Month)

Source Storage Mode of

Transportation

Urea Formaldehyde Resins-600 MT/month

1 Urea 200 Indigenous Bag By road

2 Formaldehyde (37%) 300 Indigenous SS Tank By road

3 Methanol 100 Indigenous MS Tank By road

Phenol Formaldehyde Resin-300 MT/Month

1 Phenol 86 Indigenous MS Tank By road

2 Formaldehyde (37%) 130 Indigenous SS Tank By road

3 Methanol 80 Indigenous MS Tank By road

4 Urea 7.0 Indigenous Bag By road

Melamine Formaldehyde Resin-100 MT/Month

1 Formaldehyde 50.00 Indigenous SS Tank By road

2 Melamine 33.33 Indigenous Plastic

Bag

By road

3 Caustic (NaOH) 0.03 Indigenous Bag By road

4 Methanol 16.67 Indigenous MS Tank By road



Table 2.6

Break up of water consumption & wastewater generation

Sr.

No.

Source Water Consumption

(lit/day)

Wastewater

generation (lit/day)

1. Domestic 2000 1800

2. Gardening 2500 --

3. Industrial

i Process Nil 1000

ii Cooling make up 4000 2000

Total Industrial 4000 3000

Total (1 +2 + 3) 8500 4800



Table-2.7

Name and size of ETP units

Sr.

No.

Particulars Qty. Dimension (m) Capacity

(m3)

1. Collection/neutralization

tank

1 2.0 x 2.0 x 3 12.0

2. Nutch filter 1 1.5 x 1.5 x 1 -

3. Sludge drying bed 1 2.0 m x 3.0 m x 1.2 m -

4. Evaporator 1 2.0 Kl kettle capacity

with condenser,

vacuum system and

Receiver

500 lit/hr.



Table 2.8

Details of Stacks

Sr.

No.

Stack

attached

to

Stack

Height

in m

Fuel

Used

Fuel

consumption

rate

APC

measure

Pollutant

1. Boiler

(Thermic

Fluid

Heater)

30 Lignite/

Coal

20 MT/day Multi

cyclone &

bag filter

(proposed)

SPM < 150

mg/Nm3

SO2 < 100 ppm

NOX < 50 ppm

2. D. G. Set

(400 kVA)

11 HSD 65 lit/hr. -

3. Vent of

dryer

11 - - Hood &

Condenser

VOC < 15 mg/Nm3

Table: 2.8(a)

Emission quality of Stack

Sr. No.

Stack attached to

Stack Temp (0c)

Velocity m/s

Stack height

(m)

Dia. of Stack (m)

SPM mg/ Nm3

SO2

mg/ Nm3

NOX

mg/ Nm3

1 Boiler (TFH) 178 8.5 30 0.450 125 45 25

2 D. G. Set 190 14.0 11 0.15 85 25 30



Table 2.9

Technical specification of proposed Boiler (TFH)

Sr.

No.

Description Unit Technical

Specifications

A. Heater Performance

Heat Load Kcal/hr 4000000

Max. Thermic Fluid Outlet Temp 0C 280

Flow rate m3/hr 240

Efficiency in full load on GSV Basic as per

BS 845

Coal 85%

Thermic Fluid Temperature Rise (Delta T) 0C 34

B. Heater Construction Features

Heat Transfer Area m2 350

Coil hold up capacity Liters 5455

Pressure drop on coil side Mlc 22

C. Material of Construction

Tubes Type BS-3059

Tube OD Mm 76.2

Tube thickness Mm 3.66

D. Thermic Fluid Pump

Flow (Capacity) m3/hr 240

Head Mlc 60

Power Hp 75

E. Air Preheater

Heat Transfer Area m2 132

F. Furnace Dimensions

Length Mm 5000

Width Mm 2970

Height Mm 2500

G. I.D. Fan

Flow M3/min 425

Head Static Mmwc 225

Power Hp 50

H. F.D. Fan

Flow M3/min 250

Head Static Mmwc 225

Power Hp 20

I. Multi Clone Dust Collector

Cone Size Nos. x Ø 30/300

Motor Hp 1

J. Total Connected Load

Power Hp 146

K. Fuel Consumption

Coal of 4500 Kcal/kg GCV Kg/hr 1170



Table 2.10

Details of Hazardous Waste

Sr.

No.

Type of

waste

Category

No. as per

HWM rules,

2008

Quantity Method of Disposal

1. ETP waste 34.3 0.30 MT/month

Collection, storage &

disposal at TSDF site

approved by GPCB.

2. Discarded

containers/

barrels/

liners

33.3 Barrels-120

nos./Annum

Liner-70

kg/month

Being used for packing of

ETP sludge in case of

excess it will be sold to

approved recycler or

traders

3. Used

Lubricating

Oil

5.1 0.5 kl/year Collection, storage & use

within premises as a

lubricant/sell to registered

recycler.

4. Waste

residue

23.1 0.125

MT/month

Collection, storage &

disposal at CHWIF site

approved by GPCB.



Table-2.11

Estimated characteristics of Hazardous Waste

S.

No.

Parameters Unit Result

(ETP Sludge)

AS IS BASIS

1. Moisture (%) - 23.1

2. Ether Soluble gm/Kg 0.13

3. TIS at 5500 C gm/Kg 758

WATER LEACHATE (10% SOLUTION IN DISTILLED WATER)

1. pH pH Unit 7.4

2. Sulphate gm/Kg 12.2

3. Chloride gm/Kg 8.3

4. Total Alkalinity gm/Kg 7.2

6. Total Hardness as CaCO3 gm/Kg 16.6

7. Calcium Hardness as CaCO3 gm/Kg 12.5

8. Magnesium Hardness as CaCO3 gm/Kg 1.8

9. Total Dissolved Solid gm/Kg 25.4

10. COD gm/Kg 6.9

11. Iron gm/Kg 1.28

12. Total Chromium gm/Kg <0.01

13. Hexavalent Chromium gm/Kg <0.01

14. Copper gm/Kg <0.01

ACID LEACHATE

1. Iron gm/Kg 67.6

2. Total Chromium gm/Kg <0.01

3. Hexavalent Chromium gm/Kg <0.01



Figure-2.1

Water Balance Diagram

Total water consumption = 8.5 KLD

Process 00

Greenbelt 2.5

Domestic 2.0

ETP

1.0 + 2.0 = 3.0

Cooling 4.0

Evaporator (Kettle type)

3.0

Residue

Inter

reaction 1.0

Evaporation

Bleed off

2.0

Industrial water 4.0

1.8 to soak pit



Figure-2.2

Schematic Flow Diagram of ETP

Sludge

drying bed

Treated

effluent to evaporator

Sludge to TSDF

Collection Tank/ Neutralization Tank

Raw

Effluent

Nutch Filter



Figure 2.3

Methanol Recovery System

Dryer Section

Condenser

Receiver

To stack

ID Fan



Figure 2.4

Plant Layout

Dryer shed

Boiler

shed

Vessel

shed

DG

&

store

room

Production

shed

18 m

wide

road

12 m wide Road

12 m

wide

road

Shed/

Office

O/H

water

tank

Entry

Park

ing

Labour

Room

For

workers

Common Plot

N



Chapter-3

Baseline Environmental Status

3.1 Prelude

To assess environmental impacts from proposed project at a specific

location, it is essential to monitor the environmental quality prevailing in

the surrounding area prior to implementation of the proposed project.

The environmental status within the impact zone could be used for

identification of significant environmental issues to be addressed in the

impact assessment study.

In order to identify and establish the extent of likely impacts, it is

essential to gather information on existing environmental quality with

regard to various components of the environment.

3.1.1 Study area

M/s. Rainbow Laminate Pvt. Ltd. (Unit-II) will be located at Survey No.

160/p1/p2/p3, Village: Lalpar, Ta: Morbi, Dist: Rajkot, Gujarat. The

baseline study was carried out within 5 km radius (as per TOR) from the

center of the proposed project.

3.1.2 Period of the Study area:

The baseline study of the proposed project was carried out during April-

2013 to June-2013 within 5 km radius from the center of the proposed

project. Additional one month monitoring carried out as per the MoEF

recommendation during the meeting of EAC held on 29th - 30th

September, 2014.

3.1.3 Basic Component of the Environment:

The basic component of study of the present environment is obligatory

to predict the environmental impact on the study area; therefore it is

necessary to discriminate the various components of which Environment

made.

Environment consists of Atmosphere, Hydrosphere, Lithosphere and

Biosphere. These Environment components have been considered for

the study of the Existing environment. They are as follows:

(I) Lithosphere: it includes the terrain and landscape study. Such as



a) Topography and Geology of the study area

(II) Hydrosphere or Water Environment: it includes water quality of the

study area by means of

a) Surface water quality

b) Ground water quality

(III) Atmosphere or Air Environment: Atmospheric condition mainly

depend upon the

a) Climatic condition, and

b) Micrometeorological data such as wind, temperature, humidity,

Rainfall etc. of the project area.

(IV) Biosphere: Ecological systems consist of varieties of interrelationship

between both abiotic and biotic components including dependence,

competition and mutualism. Biotic components comprises of both plant

and animal communities, which interact not only within and between

themselves but also with the abiotic physical and chemical components

of the environment. Whereas biotic component includes study of

a) Fauna: Study of the animal

b) Flora: Study of the Plant

(V) Other Component: Other component of the surrounding area include

of the Socio- Economic data and noise level data of the surrounding

area.

Survey for above all components of the study area and data collected by

means of Primary and Secondary data are described from Sec: 3.3 to

3.8.

3.1.4 Methodology

(a) AIR ENVIRONMENT MONITORING:

Process:

Reconnaissance

Design of Network for AAQM Stations (fig: 3.6 shown all six Air

monitoring station counting Project site)

Air quality monitoring or data collection

Air analysis



Methodology:

To understand the Air environment in the study area, Monitoring of the Air

quality was done by setting up reconnaissance and using Respirable Dust

Sampler (RDS) for monitoring of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX.

Analysis Methodology:

Analysis was carried out by using IS method hereunder:

PM10 : IS 5182, part-23:2006

PM2.5 : IS 5182, part-23:2006

SO2 : IS 5182, part-2:2001

NOX : IS 5182, part-6:2006

(b) WATER ENVIRONMENT MONITORING:

Process:

Reconnaissance

Design of Network Stations for collection of water sample (fig: 3.8

shown all six water sample station counting Project site)

Sample Collection & Preservation

Analysis of water quality by using following methodology

Methodology for water sample collection:

Use of water sampler for surface water sample collection

Methodology for water sample Analysis:

To understand the Air Quality of the study area, analysis of all six locations

including the plant site was conducted as per IS: 10500:2012 of drinking

water or APHA (American Public Health Association).

(c) LAND ENVIRONMENT MONITORING:

Reconnaissance

Design of Network Stations for collection of Soil sample (fig: 3.10 shown

all five soil sample collection stations counting Project site)

Sample Colllection

Physico-Chemical analysis of soil based on following methodology

Methodology for analysis:

To understand the soil quality of the study area, analysis of all five

locations including the plant site was conducted by making suspension of



soil sample and analysis were done by using Standard method of water

analysis (APHA).

(d) NOISE ENVIRONMENT MONITORING:

Reconnaissance

Design of Network Stations for noise monitoring (fig: 3.9 shown all eight

noise monitoring stations counting project site)

Methodology:

To understand the noise environment in the study area, a survey was

conducted using Sound Level Meter at each of the eight locations

including the plant site.

3.2 Establishment of baseline for valued environmental components

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) studies need a significant

amount of primary and secondary baseline environmental data.

The primary baseline environmental data are those which need to

be collected in the field to define the status of environment (like air

quality data, water quality data, noise quality etc.).

The secondary baseline environmental data are those data which

have been collected over the years and can be used to understand the

existing environmental scenario of the study area by any recognized

agencies. (Such as Used IMD data for micrometeorological data- rainfall,

humidity and Census data for Socio Economic etc.)

The environmental impact assessment (EIA) studies are conducted over

a short period of time and therefore the understanding the

environmental trends based on few months of primary data has its own

limitations. Ideally, the primary data has to be considered along with

the secondary data for complete understanding of the existing

environmental status of the area.

3.3 Air Environment

The impact on air environment would depend and has been identified on

the basis of identification of sources of air pollution from various process

operations; the nature of pollutants and their quantities likely to be

discharged to the atmosphere; and the baseline data on air quality.



The baseline data on air quality and micrometeorological conditions of

the area surrounding the project site have been generated through an

appropriately designed network for monitoring of Ambient Air Quality

(AAQ) within the zone of likely impacts.

3.3.1 Design of Network for Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations

The following criteria were taken into account while designing the

ambient air quality-monitoring network:

Topography/Terrain of the study area

Populated areas within the region

Prediction of maximum concentrations and distances of their likely

occurrence under prevailing meteorological conditions

Representation of regional background

Representation of valid cross sectional distribution in downwind

direction

3.3.2 Reconnaissance

Reconnaissance was undertaken to establish the baseline status of air

environment in the study region. The prime objective of the NAAQ

survey, within 5 km radial study area around the plant was to establish

the existing ambient air quality levels. Six Ambient Air Quality

Monitoring (AAQM) stations including project site were selected based

on the criteria used for designing the network. The locations (relative

directions and distances) of these stations with respect to project site

are given in Figure 3.6 and details of these stations are described in

Table 3.1.

The Particulate Matter (PM10), Particulate Matter (PM2.5), Sulphur

Dioxide (SO2) and Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx), VOCs were identified as

significant parameters for ambient air quality monitoring, particularly

because these are likely to be emitted from the industries and for which

ambient air quality standards are prescribed.

The micrometeorological data on wind speed, wind direction,

temperature and relative humidity were collected through a weather

monitoring station for the study period. The baseline status of air quality



was monitored within the study area i.e. 5 Km radial distance from

project site as per the latest regulatory guidelines.

3.3.3 Micrometeorology of the Area

The micrometeorological conditions at the project site will regulate the

transport and diffusion of air pollutants released into the atmosphere.

The principle meteorological variables are horizontal convective

transport (average wind speed and direction), vertical convective

transport (atmospheric stability, mixing height) and topography of the

area.

The data on surface meteorological parameters (hourly average wind

speed and direction) in the study area were collected during the April-

2013 to June-2013 using portable weather monitoring station placed

at industry site. The sensors of this equipment were kept at about 10 m

above ground level with free exposure to the atmosphere all through

the study period. In addition, data on temperature as well relative

humidity were also recorded simultaneously using a data logger.

Wind Rose (Secondary data)

The 24 hourly wind rose was prepared using the data on wind direction

and speed collected during April-2013 to June-2013 in the study area.

The same, as depicted in Figure 3.7, shows the predominant wind

directions are WNW, W, SW, WSW and NNW implying that winds come

from these directions for most of the time during the period. The wind

speed class 1-5 kmph occurred for 4.0%, 6-10 kmph about 23.14%, 11-

15 kmph 32.95% and above 15 kmph and below 30 kmph occurred for

31.30% of the study duration and of the time. The calm condition

(below 1 kmph) prevails 8.61% of time. The wind data generated at site

were also compared with the climatologically data obtained from the

closest Indian Meteorological Department station at Rajkot. The local

prevailing wind pattern during the study period is in conformity with the

climatologically normal of the region.

Temperature (Primary data)

During the study period the maximum and minimum temperatures were

recorded as 43.6°C to min 20.5°C temp respectively.



Relative Humidity (Primary data)

During study period at project site during study period, the maximum

relative humidity was recorded as 84% and min. was 12%.

Rainfall (Primary data)

No rainfall during the study period at project site.

3.3.4 Ambient Air Quality Survey

The ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at six AAQM

locations, with a frequency of twice a week to assess the existing

sub-regional air quality status during April-2013 to June-2013. The

Respirable Dust Sampler and Fine Particulate Sampler along with the

analytical methods prescribed by CPCB were used for carrying out air

quality monitoring. At all these sampling locations; PM10, PM2.5, SO2,

NOx and VOCs were monitored on 24-hourly basis to enable the

comparison with ambient air quality standards prescribed by the Central

Pollution Control Board.

The data on concentrations of various pollutants were processed for

different statistical parameters like arithmetic mean, standard deviation,

minimum and maximum concentration and various percentile values.

3.3.5 Baseline Status

The existing baseline levels with respect to PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx and

VOCs are presented in Tables 3.3 to 3.7 with interpretation of

statistical analysis of observed ambient air quality data for six locations.

Presented results, represent the cross sectional distribution of baseline

air quality status of the study region.

Particulate Matter (PM10)

An average and 98th percentile value of 24-hourly PM10 values at all the

locations varied between 62.4-70.5 g/m3 and 66.7-74.1 g/m3, which

are well within the stipulated standard of CPCB, 100 g/m3.

Particulate Matter (PM2.5)

An average and 98th percentile value of 24-hourly PM2.5 values at all the

locations varied between 31.9-41.1 g/m3 and 33.7-46.2 g/m3, which

are well within the stipulated standard of CPCB, 60 g/m3.



Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

An average and 98th percentile value of 24-hourly SO2 value of

arithmetic mean at all the locations ranged between 15.6-19.9 g/m3

and 16.9-23.5 g/m3 respectively, which are well within the stipulated

standards of 80 g/m3.

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

An average and 98th percentile value of 24 hourly NOx value of

arithmetic mean at all the locations ranged between 17.3-23.3 g/m3

and 19.1-28.1 g/m3 respectively, which are much lower than the

standards stipulated by CPCB, i.e. 80 g/m3.

3.4 Hydro-geological status of the study area

Geologically 85% of morbid area composed of Basaltic Rocks. It is

covered with inherent saline alluvium in Maliya Taluka. The area east

and southeast of Morbi Taluka and east and northeast of Wankaner

Taluka outcrops of sandstone are seen, which is a good aquifer but

highly exploited by farmers for abstraction of groundwater due to which

the ground water level has gone down considerably.

In Deccan Trap formation ground water is confined to secondary

porosity and permeability such as weathered basalt, cracks, joints,

fractures, fissures etc. and the groundwater movement is controlled by

numerous network of dykes. The multiple and scattered aquifers gets

recharged mostly during rainy season. Static water level of the area

varies from 30mts to 50mts and Pumping Water Level -PWL varies from

100 to 170 mts during summer. In sandstone area generally non-

potable aquifer occure below 150 mts depth. The deeper confined

aquifers of Basalt are generally non-potable.

Hydrology of the Area

Rainfall in the study area (Secondary data):

The study area receives maximum rainfall from mid June to September

from southwest monsoon. The annual average rainfall in Morbi Taluka

for last three years is around 600 mm.

Thus, Rainfall in the study area can therefore be termed as moderate.



3.5 Water Environment

Water is one of the essential requirements of living as well as non-living

elements. Also it is an essential requirement for many of the industrial

activities. The change in quality of water may bring about an adverse

impact on the entire environment. Due to their physical, chemical and

biological interrelations, change in water quality parameter may trigger

changes in other variables. Physico-chemical parameters have been

analyzed to ascertain the baseline status of fresh water.

There are mainly two types of water available in the region: surface

water and ground water.

Surface Water: There are surface water bodies like River, lakes, village

pond/reservoir in the study area. Samples were collected from Machhu

River and lake from village Ghuntu. The analysis of the river water

shows that the quality of the river water is good & can be use for

domestic services after removal of suspended solids & color. Table: 3.8

show the analysis of the same.

Ground water: Ground water is the major/important source of water

supply in the study area. There are many bore wells in the study area.

Water samples have been collected from Plant site and different five

villages (Jambudiya, Lakhdhirpur, Lalpar, Bhadiyad, Ghuntu).

3.5.1 Ground Water Quality (Primary data)

Collected water samples were analyzed for various desirable

characteristics of ground water. Sampling location is shown in Figure

3.8. The results are shown in Table 3.9.

Color: All the samples were colorless meeting desirable norms.

pH: All the samples meet the desirable standards (pH ranges from 7.12

to 7.75).

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): TDS in samples ranges from 1037

mg/L (Lalpar) to 1229 mg/L (Lakdhirpur). All the samples meet the

permissible limit of 2000 mg/L, (If alternate sources of potable water

are not available).



Calcium: Calcium contents in the water ranges from 58 mg/L

(Jambudiya & Lalpar) to 64 mg/L (Plant site), all the samples meet the

desirable limit of 75 mg/L.

Magnesium: Magnesium content in the water ranges from 51 mg/L

(Jambudiya & Lalpar) to 57 mg/L (Bhadiyad). All the samples meet even

the permissible limit of 100 mg/L (if alternate source of potable water in

not available).

Sulphate: Sulphate content in the water ranges from 124 mg/L (Plant

site) to 142 mg/L (Lakdhirpur). All the samples meet the desirable limit

of 200 mg/L for drinking water.

Fluoride: Fluoride content in the water ranges from 0.87 mg/L (Plant

site) to 0.98 mg/L (Lalpar). All the samples meet the desirable limit

(1.0 mg/L).

Total Alkalinity: Total alkalinity in the water samples ranges from 177

mg/L (Bhadiyad & Ghuntu) to 204 mg/L (Plant site). All the samples are

within the permissible limit of drinking water (600 mg/L) (if alternate

source of portable water is not available).

Other Parameters: Potassium (ranges from 51 mg/L to 66 mg/L),

Sodium (ranges from 234 mg/L to 280 mg/L) and Chloride (ranges from

451 mg/L to 518 mg/L).

Heavy metals like copper, lead, chromium and zinc are found below

detectable limit in all samples.

Conclusions: Ground water samples from villages meet the permissible

limit set by the authority (BIS). Indian Standard specification for

drinking water is given in Table 3.11.

3.6 Noise Environment (Primary data)

3.6.1 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 natural wildlife and ecological system.



Sound is mechanical energy from a vibrating surface, transmitted by

cyclic series of compression and rarefaction of molecules of the

materials through which it passes. Sound can be transmitted through

gases, liquids and solids. The number of compressions and refractions of

the air molecules in the unit of time is described as its frequency.

Frequency is expressed in hertz (Hz), which is the same as the number

of cycles per second.

3.6.2 Methodology

To understand the noise environment in the study area, a survey was

conducted using Sound Level Meter at each of the eight locations

including the plant site as shown in Figure 3.9.

3.6.3 Day-Time and Night-Time Noise Levels

Noise survey was carried out once at each of the eight locations in the

day-and nighttime during the study period. Table 3.11 depicts Lday,

Lnight ,Lday-night noise levels for all locations.

3.6.4 Ambient Air Quality Standards in Respect of Noise

Ministry of Environment and Forest has notified the ambient standards

in respect of noise in Gazette of India dated 14 February, 2000. Table

3.12 depicts these standards in respect of noise.

3.6.5 Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area

The Leq values of noise levels during day-time varied from 45.3 dB(A) to

66.4 dB(A). Highest Leq daytime value was recorded at National Highway

8A due to movement of vehicles. However it is less than the prescribed

limit for the Industrial area (75 dB(A)). The Leq values of noise levels

during night time varied from 36.7 dB(A) to 58.1 dB(A). Highest Leq

value during night time was also recorded at National Highway 8A,

which is less than prescribed limit for the Industrial area i.e. 70 dB (A).

3.6.6 Conclusions

The hourly Leq noise levels recorded at various locations in the study

area show considerable fluctuations because of changes in traffic

movement, commercial and domestic activities in the study area.

Generally noise levels in public places like temples and community hall

have higher values in day time. In the study area higher Noise value



during day time was noted at National Highway 8A, due to the

movement of vehicles but it is within the Ambient standards of

Industrial area for day time {75 dB (A)} and highest results in night

time was also recorded at National Highway 8A, which is also less than

the prescribed limit of industrial area for night time {70 dB (A)}.

3.7 Soil Environment (Primary data)

3.7.1 Introduction

Soils may be defined as a thin layer of earth’s crust that serves as a

natural medium for the growth of plants. It is the unconsolidated

mineral matter that has been subjected to and influenced by genetic

and environmental factors. Soils serve as a reservoir of nutrients for

plants and crops and provide mechanical anchorage and favorable tilth.

The study area has more or less flat topography which is characteristic

of the coastal low-lands. The soil analysis results show that the soil is a

fertile land.

The study area has soil with the following physical and chemical

characteristics.

3.7.2 Soil Characteristics

Samples of soils were done at 5 locations (Plant site, Jambudiya,

Lakadhirpur, Lalpar, Bhadiyad) during the study period and these

locations are shown in Figure 3.10.

The values of important physical and chemical parameters of these soil

samples are depicted in Table 3.14. From the tabulated values, the

following conclusions can be made about the physical and chemical

characteristics of these soil samples.

3.7.3 Corollaries

Physical Parameters

Particle Size: A Particle size of the different constituents (clay, silt,

sand and gravel) controls the porosity and water holding characteristic

of the soil. Clay (size < 0.002mm) amount in the soil samples ranges

from 31% to 38%; Silt (size 0.002 to 0.075 mm) in the soil samples is

11% to 20% and Sand (size 0.075 to 0.475mm) in the soil samples is

16% to 22%. While Gravel (size > 4.75 mm) in the soil samples is 30%



to 35%. Analysis shows that the soil has moderate water holding

capacity.

Porosity: Porosity is a measure of space in between soil particles

caused by structural conditions and determined under identical

conditions. Porosity of soil samples of the study area ranges from 42.5

to 44.9%.

Water Holding Capacity (WHC): Water holding capacity (WHC) of soil

samples of the study area ranges between 35% to 41% and these being

sandy soils are not capable of retaining sufficient water during irrigation

for facilitating the plant growth.

Bulk Density: Bulk Density of soils in the study area is found to be in

the range from 1.36 to 1.42 g/cm3. Bulk density is of greater

importance for characterizing the physical behavior of soils. Generally,

soils with low bulk density have favorable physical conditions (porosity

and permeability) whereas those with high bulk density exhibit poor

physical conditions.

Chemical Parameters

pH: pH of soils in the study area is found to be in the range of 7.5 to

8.2.

Chloride: Chloride content in soils of the study area is found to be in

the range of 1.29 to 1.76 gm/kg.

Soluble Calcium: The soluble calcium as CaCO3 in soil samples is found

to be in the range of 0.74 to 0.92 gm/kg.

Magnesium: Magnesium content in soil samples of the study area

ranges from 0.58 to 0.99 gm/kg.

Available Phosphorus: Available Phosphorus content in soil samples of

the study area ranges from 0.99 to 1.32 gm/kg.

Available Nitrogen: Available nitrogen content in soil samples of the

study area is found to be in the range from 1.62 to 1.84 gm/kg.

Potassium: Potassium content in soil samples of the study area is

found to be in the range from 0.52 to 0.63 gm/kg.

Sodium: Sodium content in soil samples of the study area is found to

be in the range from 0.57 to 0.91 gm/kg.



Total Organic Matter (TOM): Total organic matter content in soil

samples of the study area is found to be in the range of 1.55 to 1.72

gm/kg.

3.8 Ecology (Primary data)

A detailed flora fauna study was carried out in 10 km radius area of the

site. The structure and type of vegetation depends on climatic

conditions and physiography of an area. Climate of the study area is

suited for the variety of vegetation. The contents of this subsection are

based primarily on reconnaissance survey carried out by the team of

San Envirotech Pvt. Ltd. & available information from forest department.

3.8.1 Period of the study

The baseline study, for the assessment of the floral and faunal

biodiversity of the terrestrial environment of the study area, within 10

km radius from the site was conducted during April-2013 to March-

2013.

3.8.2 Study methodology

The study region was earmarked for 10 km radius area and its relevant

baseline data was collected from the Census data book. The survey

methodology was based on the flora and fauna species identification in

personal and recently recorded and found in the region by the localites.

Sampling of grass species was carried out by quadrat sampling method

to examine the species distribution and its frequency in the region.

Quadrat Sampling Method:

A quadrat (or plot-based) survey is a quantitative examination of

species distribution and abundance. Quadrats are more likely to detect

inconspicuous or threatened species because a smaller area is sampled

in a concentrated search. This survey technique also provides a basis for

subsequent monitoring. The survey was carried out for the vegetation

ground cover found in the road edges by 1 m2 quadrat and study on the

edge effect due to rapid industrialization and urbanization. The results

and findings of the same are discussed in the following sections.



3.8.3 Floral species in the study period

A floral enlistment of trees, shrub & climbers, herbs, common crop

plants with their scientific names, common names and the family to

which they belong are presented in a table as Table 3.15.

3.8.4 Common Crop Plants

Common cultivated crop plants in the study area include: Wheat,

Chillies, Sugarcane, Cotton, grass (Fodder) other Food & non food crops

are also grown at some places.

3.8.5 Faunal Diversity

The area supports varied habitats viz. open space, scrub-land,

agricultural fields, wetlands and human settlements. A faunal

biodiversity with their scientific names and common names is presented

in Table 3.16. Table depicts the abundance animals found in the study

area and its adjoining area.

3.9 Socio Economic & Land use (Secondary data)

3.9.1 Land use pattern and infrastructure

The land use pattern indicates the manner in which different parts of

land in an area is being utilized or non-utilized. It is an important

indicator of environmental health; human activity and a degree of inter

play between these two. Even though the soil quality, water availability

and climate have strong influence on agriculture and vegetation, the

human activity may alter the natural environment to a large extent to

suit human needs. Unnatural land use often triggers rapid

environmental deterioration and disturbs ecological balance.

In census records, major land use classifications are; Forests, Culturable

land, culturable wasteland and area not available for cultivation.

Culturable land is further classified as: irrigated and unirrigated. Area

not available for cultivation includes lands put to non-agriculture uses as

well as barren and uncultivable lands.

The main land use in area is for dwellings, infrastructure and related

activities. However, the land use pattern for rural areas is discussed

below. The information is preliminary based on 2001 Census as

depicting in Table 3.18.



Total land area is 9016.6 ha, out of that Irrigated area is 729.0 ha. It

constitutes 8.09 % of the total land area. Land has got irrigation

facilities from tube well. 4062.2 ha are Unirrigated by source and it

constitutes 45.05 % of total land area. The study area consist of

culturable wasteland is 520.6 ha (5.77%).

3.9.2 Demographic and Socio-Economic Environment

The demographic and Socio-economic details of the study area are

discussed below. These are primarily based on census data of 2001.

Data on number of households, population as well as literacy and

employment pattern in the study area have been presented in Table-

3.19. The employment pattern in the area is indicator of number of

persons employed in various sectors. It also indicates the various

categories of employment flourishing in the area. The Study area in 5

km radius has 7 villages including project site.

The total no. of household in the villages are 4428 and the total

population is 23826 (53.83% men & 46.17% women). 57.81% of are

literate while literacy rate among women & men is 21.21% & 36.60%

respectively. 28.46% of male population is part of main worker, while

only 6.39% of female population is a part of main workers. Only 0.60%

of male workers are marginal workers, while 1.63% of female workers

are engaged in such type of activities. 24.77% of male population and

38.15% of female population are non-workers.

3.9.3 Living Standard and Infrastructure

In India it is not possible to setup a primary standard of living because

of wide variations in terms of income, economic conditions, social

custom, employment opportunity, pattern of spending, etc. However,

availability of amenities like education, medical, water supply,

communication, road network, electricity, etc. significantly reflects the

level of development of the area. Information on available amenities in

the study area has been extracted from census record of 2001. Total

numbers of village in study area are 07. On the basis of data presented

in the Table-3.20, the status of available amenities is discussed in

following sub-sections:



Educational Facilities

As per 2001 census, there are 14 primary schools, 2 Secondary schools,

1 Senior Secondary school & 5 colleges in all 7 villages.

Medical Facilities

7 villages in the study area have 7 Community Health Worker, 4

primary health sub centers, 1 family welfare center, 1 Child Welfare

Centre, 3 Primary health centres, 5 Maternity and Child Welfare Centre

& 5 Hospitals.

Drinking Water Supply

All the villages in the study area have two or more sources of drinking

water. All villages in study area have tap water supply in addition to well

(almost all). Moreover 1 village has facility of Tank Water supply, 1 has

Tube well facility & 6 have Hand pump facility.

Communication and Transport

The main mode of public transport available in the study area is by bus

service. All the villages have approach to railway station as western

railway meter gauge line is passing nearby 5 to 10 km area. Majority of

villages in the study area is connected with pucca road.

Post and Telegraph

As per 2001 census record out of 7 villages in study area, 6 villages

have post office facility at doorstep & rest of villages get same facilities

within 5 km area & all the villages have facility of phone.

Power Supply

As per 2001 census record out all the villages are getting power supply

for all purposes.



Table 3.1: Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Locations

(Period of Monitoring: April-2013 to June-2013)

Sr.

No.

Sampling

Location

Direction

w.r. to center of

Industry

Distance Type of

Area

1 Project site - - Industrial

2 Lalpar SW 1.02 Residential

3 Jambudiya SE 3.15 Residential

4 Lakhdhirpur ENE 2.70 Residential

5 Bhadiyad SW 2.71 Residential

6 Ghuntu NNE 3.68 Residential



Table 3.2: Ambient Air Quality Status

(Period: April-2013 to June-2013)

Sr. No.

Sampling Station

PM10

(g/m3) PM2.5

(g/m3) SO2

(g/m3) NOx

(g/m3) Average (Min-Max)

1 Project site 70.5

(67.7-74.2)

40.8

(36.6-46.7)

19.8

(17.0-23.9)

23.3

(19.9-28.8)

2 Lalpar 66.1

(62.7-70.3)

39.5

(33.2-42.8)

15.6

(14.1-16.9)

19.9

(17.7-23.3)

3 Jambudiya 65.3

(59.4-68.9)

36.3

(33.2-40.8)

18.5

(16.2-20.8)

20.6

(18.3-22.7)

4 Lakhdhirpur 64.1

(58.8-67.5)

33.7

(30.1-36.6)

16.4

(14.1-18.3)

18.5

(15.5-20.5)

5 Bhadiyad 70.2

(64.9-72.6)

41.1

(36.7-45.8)

19.9

(16.5-22.9)

21.8

(18.9-24.5)

6 Ghuntu 62.4

(56.8-66.9)

31.9

(29.5-33.8)

16.2

(13.1-20.7)

17.3

(14.4-19.1)

Figure 3.1 Graphical representation of Ambient Air quality



Table 3.3: Ambient Air Quality Status (PM10)


Average - 24 Hours Unit - g/m3

Station Name Max Min 98th Percentile

75th Percentile

50th Percentile

25th percentile

Avg SD

Project site 74.2 67.7 74.1 71.9 70.2 69.2 70.5 2.0

Lalpar 70.3 62.7 69.5 67.2 66.0 64.9 66.1 1.7

Jambudiya 68.9 59.4 68.6 66.9 65.2 64.5 65.3 2.2

Lakhdhirpur 67.5 58.8 67.3 66.6 64.0 62.1 64.1 2.7

Bhadiyad 72.6 64.9 72.6 71.8 70.6 69.5 70.2 2.3

Ghuntu 66.9 56.8 66.7 64.4 61.9 61.0 62.4 2.8

Figure 3.2 Graphical representation for PM10



Table 3.4: Ambient Air Quality Status (PM2.5)


Average - 24 Hours Unit - g/m3


75th Percentile

50th Percentile

25th percentile

Avg SD

Project site 46.7 36.6 46.2 42.7 40.9 38.1 40.8 3.0

Lalpar 42.8 33.2 42.8 40.9 39.6 38.7 39.5 2.3

Jambudiya 40.8 33.2 40.4 37.2 36.0 35.2 36.3 2.0

Lakhdhirpur 36.6 30.1 36.3 34.8 33.6 32.9 33.7 1.5

Bhadiyad 45.8 36.7 45.3 43.4 41.0 39.4 41.1 2.6

Ghuntu 33.8 29.5 33.7 33.0 32.1 30.9 31.9 1.4

Figure 3.3 Graphical representation for PM2.5



Table 3.5: Ambient Air Quality Status (SO2)


Average-24 Hours Unit-g/m3


75th Percentile

50th Percentile

25th percentile

Avg SD

Project site 23.9 17.0 23.5 20.7 19.2 18.7 19.8 1.7

Lalpar 16.9 14.1 16.9 16.2 15.8 15.0 15.6 0.8

Jambudiya 20.8 16.2 20.7 19.5 18.4 17.7 18.5 1.4

Lakhdhirpur 18.3 14.1 18.3 17.5 16.4 15.5 16.4 1.3

Bhadiyad 22.9 16.5 22.7 20.9 20.2 18.7 19.9 1.7

Ghuntu 20.7 13.1 19.7 17.2 16.2 15.2 16.2 1.8

Figure 3.4 Graphical representation for SO2



Table 3.6: Ambient Air Quality Status (NOx)


Average-24 Hours Unit-g/m3


75th Percentile

50th Percentile

25th percentile

Avg SD

Project site 28.8 19.9 28.1 24.9 23.1 21.1 23.3 2.5

Lalpar 23.3 17.7 23.2 21.0 19.5 18.4 19.9 1.7

Jambudiya 22.7 18.3 22.7 22.1 20.8 19.2 20.6 1.5

Lakhdhirpur 20.5 15.5 20.5 19.8 18.8 17.5 18.5 1.5

Bhadiyad 24.5 18.9 24.3 22.9 21.9 20.7 21.8 1.6

Ghuntu 19.1 14.4 19.1 18.3 17.3 16.6 17.3 1.4

Figure 3.5 Graphical representation for NOX



Table 3.7: Ambient Air Quality Status (VOCs)


Sr. No.

Station Name VOCs

(Non-Methane)

1 Project site 55

2 Lalpar 40

3 Jambudiya 36

4 Lakhdhirpur 41

5 Bhadiyad 33

6 Ghuntu 39



Additional one month monitoring carried out as per the MoEF


September, 2014 to revalidate the baseline data carried out during

Apr-13 to June-13

Monitoring data

Ambient Air Quality Status (PM10)

(6th October-2014 to 31st October-2014)

Average –24 Hours Unit - g/m3

Station Name Max Min 98th

Percentile

75th

Percentile

50th

Percentile

25th

percentile

Avg SD

Project site 74.2 68.3 74.0 72.1 71.3 70.2 71.2 1.9

Lalpar 68.2 63.6 68.1 66.5 65.6 64.7 65.7 1.6

Jambudiya 67.7 64.9 67.6 66.9 66.1 65.3 66.1 1.0

Lakhdhirpur 67.0 60.1 67.0 65.9 64.5 62.3 64.1 2.5

Bhadiyad 73.7 70.8 73.7 72.8 72.2 71.4 72.2 1.0

Ghuntu 66.6 59.3 66.5 64.9 63.2 61.3 63.1 2.6

Ambient Air Quality Status (PM2.5)




Percentile

75th

Percentile

50th

Percentile

25th

percentile

Avg SD

Project site 43.5 36.4 43.3 40.6 38.7 37.6 39.2 2.5

Lalpar 42.8 34.9 42.6 40.6 39.0 37.9 39.1 2.6

Jambudiya 41.1 34.0 40.7 37.9 36.7 35.4 36.9 2.2

Lakhdhirpur 36.9 31.5 36.7 34.9 33.9 33.1 34.0 1.7

Bhadiyad 43.3 35.3 43.2 42.2 40.7 39.2 40.2 2.7

Ghuntu 35.9 32.6 35.7 34.6 33.8 33.0 33.9 1.2



Ambient Air Quality Status (SO2)




Percentile

75th

Percentile

50th

Percentile

25th

percentile

Avg SD

Project site 24.7 19.4 24.5 22.7 21.9 20.6 21.8 1.8

Lalpar 19.9 14.7 19.6 17.7 16.9 16.1 17.0 1.6

Jambudiya 21.3 17.7 21.2 20.6 19.3 18.7 19.5 1.3

Lakhdhirpur 19.4 16.2 19.4 18.9 18.3 17.8 18.2 1.0

Bhadiyad 24.6 18.2 24.4 22.6 21.3 20.4 21.3 2.2

Ghuntu 18.4 14.3 18.3 17.3 16.5 15.6 16.5 1.3

Ambient Air Quality Status (NOx)




Percentile

75th

Percentile

50th

Percentile

25th

percentile

Avg SD

Project site 29.9 21.1 29.4 26.4 24.9 23.2 24.9 2.8

Lalpar 23.7 18.4 23.3 20.7 20.2 19.1 20.3 1.7

Jambudiya 23.1 19.9 23.0 21.8 21.5 20.8 21.4 1.0

Lakhdhirpur 21.7 18.0 21.5 20.2 19.6 18.5 19.6 1.3

Bhadiyad 25.8 18.7 25.5 22.5 21.2 20.1 21.6 2.2

Ghuntu 19.8 15.2 19.6 18.1 17.4 16.7 17.4 1.4

AAQM Status (VOCs) in g/m3

Sr. No.

Station Name VOCs (Non-Methane)

1 Project site 74

2 Lalpar 42

3 Jambudiya 31

4 Lakhdhirpur 46

5 Bhadiyad 30

6 Ghuntu 37



Table 3.8: National Ambient Air Quality Standards

(EP, 7th amendment rules-2009)

Pollutants Time-weighted

average

Concentration in ambient air

Industrial,

Residential,

Rural and

others area

Ecologically

Sensitive

area

(Notified by

Central

Government)

Method of

Measurement

Sulphur Dioxide

(SO2) µg/m3

Annual Average* 50 20 Improved west and

Gaeke

Ultraviolet

fluorescence

24 hours** 80 80

Oxides of

Nitrogen as

(NO2) µg/m3

Annual Average* 40 30 Modified Jacob

&Hochheiser

(Na-Arsenate)

Chemiluminescence

24 hours** 80 80

Particulate

Matter(Size less

than 10 µm or

PM10, µg/m3

Annual Average* 60 60 Gravimetric

TOEM

Beta attenuation 24 hours** 100 100

Particulate

Matter(Size less

than 2.5 µm or

PM2.5, µg/m3

Annual Average* 40 40 Gravimetric

TOEM

Beta attenuation 24 hours** 60 60

Ozone (O3)

µg/m3

8 hours ** 100 100 UV photometric

Chemiluminescence

Chemical Method 1hours** 180 180

Lead (Pb)

µg/m3

Annual Average* 0.50 0.50 AAS/ICP method

after sampling on

EPM 2000 or

equivalent filter

paper

ED-XRF using

Teflon filter

24 hours** 1.0 1.0

Carbon Monoxide

(CO)

mg/m3

8 hours** 02 02 Non Dispersive

Infra Red (NDIR)

spectroscopy

1 hour** 04 04

Ammonia(NH3)

µg/m3

Annual Average* 100 100 Chemiluminescence

Indophenol Blue

Method

24 hours** 400 400

Benzene (C6H6)

µg/m3

Annual* 05 05 Gas

chromatography

based continuous

analyzer

Adsorption and

desorption followed

by GC analysis

Benzo(a)Pyrine

(BaP)-particulate

phase only,

µg/m3

Annual* 01 01 Solvent extraction

followed by

HPLC/GC analysis



Arsenic (As),

µg/m3

Annual* 06 06 AAS/ICP method

after sampling on

EPM 2000 or

equivalent filter

paper

Nickel (Ni)

µg/m3

Annual* 20 20 AAS/ICP method

after sampling on

EPM 2000 or

equivalent filter

paper

*

Annual Arithmetic mean of minimum 104 measurements in a year taken

twice a week 24 hourly at uniform interval.

**

24 hourly/8 hourly or 01 hourly values, as applicable, shall be complied

with 98% of the time in a year. 2% of the time the time, they may

exceed the limits but not two consecutive days of monitoring.



Table 3.9: Results of Groundwater Quality in the Study Area Date of Monitoring: 03/05/13 to 03/05/13

Parameters Unit CONCENTRATION Method of Test

(Ref. to IS) Plant site Jambudiya Lakdhirpur Lalpar Bhadiyad Ghuntu

pH pH Unit 7.62 7.12 7.14 7.51 7.75 7.63 3025(Part 11)

Color Hazen Unit Colorless Colorless Colorless Colorless Colorless Colorless 3025(Part 4)

Odour -- Unobjecti- onable

Unobjecti- onable

Unobjecti- onable

Unobjecti- onable

Unobjecti- onable

Unobjecti- onable

3025(Part 5)

Taste -- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 3025(Part 7/8)

Turbidity (NTU) 2.14 2.69 2.45 3.10 4.15 3.11 3025(Part 10)

Total Hardness mg/L 374 355 383 355 387 380 3025(Part 21)

Chlorides mg/L 456 475 518 451 470 482 3025(Part 32)

Sulphate mg/L 124 127 142 126 125 126 3025(Part 24)

Total Alkalinity mg/L 204 185 189 183 177 177 3025 (Part 23)

Sodium mg/L 241 251 280 236 234 244 3025(Part 45)

Potassium mg/L 55 66 52 59 51 55 3025(Part 45)

Calcium mg/L 64 58 61 58 61 63 3025(Part 40)

Magnesium mg/L 52 51 56 51 57 54 3025(Part 46)

TDS mg/L 1086 1104 1229 1037 1119 1072 3025(Part 16)

Iron mg/L 0.22 0.29 0.18 0.23 0.19 0.27 3025(Part 53)

Conductivity mg/L 1509 1573 1794 1481 1598 1529 3025 (Part 14)

Manganese mg/L <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 3025(Part 59)

Copper mg/L <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 3025(Part 42)

Phenolic Compounds

mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 3025(Part 43)

Nitrate mg/L 6.1 4.3 3.9 4.4 6.2 5.8 3025(Part 34)

Fluoride mg/L 0.87 0.91 0.85 0.98 0.94 0.96 3025(Part 60)

Mercury mg/L <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 3025(Part 48)

Cadmium mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 3025(Part 41)

Lead mg/L <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 3025(Part 47)

Nickel mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 3025(Part 54)

Zinc mg/L <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 3025(Part 49)

Chromium mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 3025 (Part 52)

Aluminum mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 3025 (Part 55)

Coliform Bacteria, MPN/100 ml 3 11 4 3 7 11 IS: 5401(P.I.):2

Total Bacterial Count

- 90 170 90 82 157 165 IS: 5402:2002



Table 3.10: Results of Surface water Quality in the Study Area

Date of Monitoring: 03/05/13 to 03/05/13

Parameter Unit Machhu

River

Lake

(Ghuntu village)

Method of Test

(Ref. to IS)

pH pH Unit 7.79 8.12 3025(Part 11)

Color Hazen Units 4.1 6.2 3025(Part 4)

Odour -- Unobjecti-

onable

Unobjecti-

onable

3025(Part 5)

Taste -- Agreeable Agreeable 3025(Part 7/8)

Turbidity (NTU) 5.1 3.6 3025(Part 10)

Total Hardness mg/L 142 171 3025(Part 21)

Chlorides mg/L 85 102 3025(Part 32)

Sulphate mg/L 70 91 3025(Part 24)

Total Alkalinity mg/L 102 119 3025 (Part 23)

Sodium mg/L 49 69 3025(Part 45)

Potassium mg/L 22 32 3025(Part 45)

Calcium mg/L 24 29 3025(Part 40)

Magnesium mg/L 20 24 3025(Part 46)

Total Dissolved Solid mg/L 273 355 3025(Part 16)

Iron mg/L 0.19 0.27 3025(Part 53)

Conductivity mg/L 395 502 3025 (Part 14)

Manganese mg/L <0.005 <0.005 3025(Part 59)

Copper mg/L <0.003 <0.003 3025(Part 42)

Phenolic Compounds mg/L <0.01 <0.01 3025(Part 43)

Nitrate mg/L 5.2 3.9 3025(Part 34)

Fluoride mg/L 0.74 0.69 3025(Part 60)

Mercury mg/L <0.0005 <0.0005 3025(Part 48)

Cadmium mg/L <0.001 <0.001 3025(Part 41)

Lead mg/L <0.02 <0.02 3025(Part 47)

Nickel mg/L <0.01 <0.01 3025(Part 54)

Zinc mg/L <0.005 <0.005 3025(Part 49)

Chromium mg/L <0.01 <0.01 3025 (Part 52)

Aluminum mg/L <0.001 <0.001 3025 (Part 55)

Coliform Bacteria, MPN/100 ml 7 4 IS: 5401(P.I.):2

Total Bacterial Count - 158 165 IS: 5402:2002



Additional one month monitoring carried out as per the MoEF recommendation during the meeting of

EAC held on 29th - 30th September, 2014 to revalidate the baseline data carried out during Apr-13 to

June-13

Groundwater Quality in the Study Area

Date of Monitoring: 06/10/2014 to 07/10/2014 Parameters Unit CONCENTRATION Method of Test

(Ref. to IS) Plant site Jambudiya Lakdhirpur Lalpar Bhadiyad Ghuntu

pH pH Unit 7.54 7.17 7.16 7.33 7.45 7.63 3025(Part 11)

Color Hazen Unit Colorless Colorless Colorless Colorless Colorless Colorless 3025(Part 4)

Odour -- Unobjecti- onable

Unobjecti- onable

Unobjecti- onable

Unobjecti-onable

Unobjecti- onable

Unobjecti- onable

3025(Part 5)

Taste -- Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable Agreeable 3025(Part 7/8)

Turbidity NTU 3.11 3.42 2.87 2.51 3.44 3.64 3025(Part 10)

Total Hardness mg/L 272 321 369 334 371 352 3025(Part 21)

Chlorides mg/L 357 380 437 377 435 441 3025(Part 32)

Sulphate mg/L 115 142 162 140 150 153 3025(Part 24)

Total Alkalinity mg/L 148 151 160 152 156 160 3025 (Part 23)

Sodium mg/L 209 212 230 212 221 235 3025(Part 45)

Potassium mg/L 33 39 47 39 45 42 3025(Part 45)

Calcium mg/L 43 51 57 53 61 57 3025(Part 40)

Magnesium mg/L 40 47 55 49 53 51 3025(Part 46)

TDS mg/L 812 910 1007 898 979 996 3025(Part 16)

Iron mg/L 0.19 0.22 0.17 0.27 0.16 0.23 3025(Part 53)

Conductivity mg/L 1153 1310 1460 1284 1380 1414 3025 (Part 14)

Manganese mg/L <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 3025(Part 59)

Copper mg/L <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 <0.003 3025(Part 42)

Phenolic Compounds mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 3025(Part 43)

Nitrate mg/L 4.4 3.2 2.8 3.7 5.1 4.7 3025(Part 34)

Fluoride mg/L 0.76 0.82 0.97 0.91 0.93 0.88 3025(Part 60)

Mercury mg/L <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 <0.0005 3025(Part 48)

Cadmium mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 3025(Part 41)

Lead mg/L <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 3025(Part 47)

Nickel mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 3025(Part 54)

Zinc mg/L <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 <0.005 3025(Part 49)

Chromium mg/L <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 3025 (Part 52)

Aluminum mg/L <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 3025 (Part 55)

Coliform Bacteria MPN/100 ml 3 4 7 3 7 4 IS: 5401(P.I.):2

Total Bacterial Count - 92 113 87 97 104 112 IS: 5402:2002



Results of Surface water Quality in the Study Area


Parameter Unit Machhu

River

Lake

(Ghuntu village)

Method of Test

(Ref. to IS)

pH pH Unit 7.75 8.17 3025(Part 11)

Color Hazen Units 5.1 4.9 3025(Part 4)

Odour -- Unobjectio

nable

Unobjecti

onable

3025(Part 5)

Taste -- Agreeable Agreeable 3025(Part 7/8)

Turbidity (NTU) 4.5 5.1 3025(Part 10)

Total Hardness mg/L 203 168 3025(Part 21)

Chlorides mg/L 71 91 3025(Part 32)

Sulphate mg/L 55 78 3025(Part 24)

Total Alkalinity mg/L 101 121 3025 (Part 23)

Sodium mg/L 29 52 3025(Part 45)

Potassium mg/L 20 36 3025(Part 45)

Calcium mg/L 32 31 3025(Part 40)

Magnesium mg/L 30 22 3025(Part 46)

Total Dissolved Solid mg/L 245 330 3025(Part 16)

Iron mg/L 0.14 0.23 3025(Part 53)

Conductivity mg/L 362 488 3025 (Part 14)

Manganese mg/L <0.005 <0.005 3025(Part 59)

Copper mg/L <0.003 <0.003 3025(Part 42)

Phenolic Compounds mg/L <0.01 <0.01 3025(Part 43)

Nitrate mg/L 4.7 3.2 3025(Part 34)

Fluoride mg/L 0.70 0.63 3025(Part 60)

Mercury mg/L <0.0005 <0.0005 3025(Part 48)

Cadmium mg/L <0.001 <0.001 3025(Part 41)

Lead mg/L <0.02 <0.02 3025(Part 47)

Nickel mg/L <0.01 <0.01 3025(Part 54)

Zinc mg/L <0.005 <0.005 3025(Part 49)

Chromium mg/L <0.01 <0.01 3025 (Part 52)

Aluminum mg/L <0.001 <0.001 3025 (Part 55)

Coliform Bacteria, MPN/ 100

ml

3 4 IS: 5401(P.I.):2

Total Bacterial Count - 92 113 IS: 5402:2002



Table 3.11: Indian Standard Specification for Drinking Water

Sr.

No.

Parameters Desirable Limit Permissible Limit

in the Absence of

Alternate Source

I Essential Characteristics

1. Colour, Hazen Units, Max. 5 25

2. Odour Unobjectionable -

3. Taste Agreeable -

4. Turbidity, NTU, Max. 5 10

5. pH value 6.5-8.5 No Relaxation

6. Total Hardness (as CaCO3) mg/l, Max. 300 600

7. Iron (as Fe) mg/ l, Max. 0.3 1.0

8. Chlorides (as Cl) mg/l, Max. 250 1000

9. Residual Free Chlorine, mg/l, Min. 0.2* -

II Desirable Characteristics

10. Dissolved Solids, mg/l, Max. 500 2000

11. Alkalinity (as CaCO3), mg/l, Max. 200 600

12. Sulphate (as SO4) mg/l, Max. 200 400

13. Nitrate (as NO3) 50 No Relaxation

14. Fluoride (as F) mg/l, Max. 1.0 1.5

15. Calcium (as Ca) mg/l, Max. 75 200

16. Magnesium (as Mg) mg/l, Max. 30 100

17. Copper (as Cu) mg/l, Max. 0.05 1.5

18. Manganese (as Mn) mg/l, Max. 0.1 0.3

19. Mercury (as Hg) mg/l, Max. 0.001 No Relaxation

20. Cadmium (as Cd) mg/l, Max. 0.01 No Relaxation

21. Selenium (as Se) mg/l, Max. 0.01 No Relaxation

22. Arsenic (As As) mg/l, Max. 0.05 No Relaxation

23. Lead (as Pb) mg/l, Max. 0.05 No Relaxation

24. Zinc (as Zn) mg/l, Max. 5 15

25. Aluminium (as Al) mg/l, Max. 0.03 0.2

26. Boron (as B) mg/l, Max. 1 5

27. Chromium (as Cr) mg/l, Max. 0.05 No Relaxation

28. Cyanide (as CN) mg/l, Max. 0.05 No Relaxation

29. Phenolic Compounds (as C6H5OH)

mg/l, Max.

0.001 0.002

30. Anionic Detergents (as MBAS) mg/l,

Max. mg/l, Max.

0.2 1.0

31. Mineral Oil mg/l, Max. 0.01 0.03

32. Pesticides Absent 0.001

33. Radioactive Materials

a. Alpha Emitters, Bq/I, Max.

b. Beta Emitters, Pci/I, Max

-

-

0.1

0.037

*Applicable only when water is chlorinated

Source: IS: 10500-2012



Table 3.12: Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area


Sr.

No.

Location Ld/Ln Noise Level

dB (A)

1 Project site Ld 63.5

Ln 53.7

2 National Highway 8A Ld 66.4

Ln 58.1

3 Lalpar Road Ld 60.8

Ln 52.2

4 Village Lakadhirpur

Ld 48.5

Ln 42.6

5 Village Bhadiyad Ld 49.1

Ln 40.9

6 Ghuntu Bus stop Ld 57.4

Ln 50.2

7 Village Jumbudia Ld 49.6

Ln 41.8

8 Temple Jambudiya village

Ld 45.3

Ln 36.7

Table 3.13

Ambient Air Quality Standards with respect to Noise

Category of Area Limits Leq, dB(A)

Day Time Night Time

Industrial 75 70

Commercial 65 55

Residential 55 45

Silence 50 40






Apr-13 to June-13

Ambient Noise Levels in the Study Area


Sr.

No.

Location Ld/Ln Noise Level

dB (A)

1 Project site Ld 66.1

Ln 55.4

2 National Highway 8A Ld 65.7

Ln 59.3

3 Lalpar Road Ld 62.2

Ln 53.6

4 Village Lakadhirpur

Ld 47.8

Ln 42.2

5 Village Bhadiyad Ld 48.5

Ln 41.2

6 Ghuntu Bus stop Ld 58.3

Ln 51.4

7 Village Jumbudia Ld 47.9

Ln 42.5

8 Temple Jambudiya

village

Ld 44.6

Ln 36.1



Table 3.14: Soil Analysis of Study area

Date of Sampling: 03/05/13 to 03/05/13

S.

No.

Parameters Unit Plant

site

Jambudiya Lakdhirpur Lalpar Bhadiyad

1. pH (5%) Solution - 8.2 7.7 7.8 8.1 7.5

2. Moisture % 5.3 6.4 6.1 5.5 5.8

3. Loss of Ignition % 6.9 6.5 6.4 6.1 6.5

4. Particle Size

Clay (< 0.002 mm) % 38 31 34 36 33

Silt (0.002 to 0.075

mm)

% 12 16 20 11 13

Sand (0.075-0.475

mm

% 18 22 16 18 20

Gravel (size > 4.75

mm)

% 32 31 30 35 34

5. Water Holding

Capacity

% 41 40 38 35 37

6. Permeability cm/hr 2.96 3.08 3.34 2.92 3.16

7. Bulk Density g/cm3 1.40 1.42 1.36 1.39 1.40

8. Porosity % 43.3 42.5 44.9 43.7 43.4

9. Sodium gm/kg 0.78 0.91 0.87 0.69 0.57

10. Potassium gm/kg 0.63 0.57 0.61 0.52 0.59

11. Calcium gm/kg 0.74 0.89 0.92 0.77 0.81

12. Magnesium gm/kg 0.58 0.74 0.79 0.65 0.99

13. Chlorides gm/kg 1.55 1.72 1.52 1.76 1.29

14. Sulphates gm/kg 1.18 1.23 1.07 1.27 1.19

15. Organic Matter gm/kg 1.67 1.72 1.55 1.69 1.62

16. Available Nitrogen gm/kg 1.71 1.68 1.75 1.84 1.62

17. Available Phosphorus gm/kg 1.19 1.32 1.22 1.23 0.99

18. Iron gm/kg 4.75 3.63 4.17 3.84 2.59

19. Sodium Absorption

Ratio

% 0.164 0.171 0.159 0.139 0.099

20. Cation Exchange

Capacity

mg/

100 gm

14.8 16.7 15.9 16.1 18.2

21. Electrical

Conductivity

μmoh/

cm

259 247 239 248 241






Apr-13 to June-13

Soil Analysis of Study area


S.

No.

Parameters Unit Plant

site

Jambudiya Lakdhirpur Lalpar Bhadiyad

1. pH (5%) Solution - 7.78 8.12 7.92 8.14 7.91

2. Moisture % 4.9 5.2 7.3 6.7 4.8

3. Loss of Ignition % 6.4 6.2 7.1 6.5 6.9

4. Particle Size

Clay (< 0.002 mm) % 37 33 33 34 32

Silt (0.002 to 0.075

mm)

% 13 14 21 13 14

Sand (0.075-0.475

mm

% 18 22 16 18 20

Gravel (size > 4.75

mm)

% 32 31 30 35 34

5. Water Holding

Capacity

% 40.9 41.2 39.5 37.4 38.1

6. Permeability cm/hr. 2.91 3.12 3.24 2.98 3.05

7. Bulk Density g/cm3 1.41 1.39 1.38 1.41 1.40

8. Porosity % 42.9 43.7 44.1 42.9 43.3

9. Sodium gm/kg 0.75 0.87 0.84 0.71 0.59

10. Potassium gm/kg 0.61 0.59 0.63 0.55 0.62

11. Calcium gm/kg 0.71 0.85 0.90 0.74 0.79

12. Magnesium gm/kg 0.54 0.72 0.75 0.67 0.95

13. Chlorides gm/kg 1.48 1.67 1.48 1.72 1.31

14. Sulphates gm/kg 1.21 1.25 1.11 1.29 1.21

15. Organic Matter gm/kg 1.71 1.75 1.46 1.61 1.60

16. Available Nitrogen gm/kg 1.66 1.64 1.70 1.74 1.60

17. Available Phosphorus gm/kg 1.13 1.24 1.27 1.21 0.86

18. Iron gm/kg 3.89 3.43 4.10 3.64 2.55

19. Sodium Absorption

Ratio

% 0.157 0.167 0.155 0.142 0.097

20. Cation Exchange

Capacity

mg/

100 gm

15.2 13.4 14.6 15.3 17.8

21. Electrical

Conductivity

μmoh/

cm

255 243 234 240 236



Table 3.15 Floral Diversity

Sr.

No.

Botanical Name Common

Name

Family

1 Acacia Senegal Ghorad -

2 Acacia nilotica Babul Mimosaceae

3 Acacia leucophloea Hermo -

4 Zyziphus sp. Bor Rhamnaceae

5 Boswellia serrata Salad -

6 Wrightia tinctoria Kudi -

7 Commiphora wightii Gugal -

8 Balanites aegyptica Ingoriyo Balanitaceae

9 Sterculia urens Kadaya -

10 Tectona grandis Sisam Fabaceae

11 Butea monosperma Khakhra -

12 Aristida adscensionis Grass -

13 Tetrapogon tenellus Grass -

14 Eremopogon foveolatus Grass -

15 Eragrostis tenella Grass -

A Agricultural Crops

Sr.

No.

Scientific Name Local Name

1. Sorghum bicolour Jowar

2. Cajanus cajan Tuvar

3. Pennisetum typhoides Bajari

4. Solanum melongena Brinjal

5. Ricinus cummunis Castor

6. Abelmoschus esculentus Lady’s finger

7. Zea mays Maize



Table 3.16: Faunal Diversity

Sr.

No.

Scientific Name Common Name Family

1. Vulpes benghalensis Fox Canidae

2. Canis aureus Jackal Canidae

3. Boselaphus

tragocamalus

Blue bull

4. Hyaena hyaena Hyenas Hyaenidae

5. Sus scrofa Wild Boar

6. Felis chaus Jungle cat Felidae

7. Viverricula indica Civet Viverridal

8. Herpestes

auropunctatus

Mongoose Herpestidae

9. Lepus nigricollis Hare

10. Calotes versicolor Garden lizard

11. Varanus griseus Indian monitor Varanidae

12. Pytas mucosus Rat snake Colubridae

13. Vipera russelli Viper

14. Prinia sp. Warbler Muscicapidae

15. Lanius sp. Shrieks Laniidae

16. Streptopelia sp. Doves Columbidae

17. Pycnonotus sp. Bulbul

18. Patronia xanthocollis Yellow throated

sparrow

Plocidae

19. Astrilda sp. Munia Plocidae

20. Drycopus javensis Woodpecker Picidae

21. Tephrodornis

pondicerianus

Flycatcher Campephagidae



Table 3.17

Land use statistics work out on the base of satellite imaginary

Sr.

No.

Category Area

(in sqm)

Area in

%

1 Agriculture land Crop land 188101678 56.3

2 Barren land bare exposed rock 69159942 20.7

3 Build up land Residential 54459278 16.3

4 Build up land Transportation 4877948 1.46

5 Water Body Reservoir 1804172 0.54

6 Water Body Stream 15702982 4.7

Total 334106000 100



Table 3.18

Land Use Pattern

Sr.

No.

Name of

Village

Total Area

of the

Village

(ha)

Irrigated

by source

(ha)

Un-

irrigated

(ha)

Culturable

waste

(ha)

Area not

available

for

cultivation

(ha)

1. Mahendranagar 1081.90 280.00 227.00 34.00 540.90

2. Ghuntu 3489.50 102.00 2404.00 262.00 721.50

3. Lakdhirpur 371.6 13.0 174.6 16.0 168.0

4. Lalpar 791.6 61.00 371.6 7.00 302.6

5. Bhadiyad 561.4 98.0 181.0 12.4 270.0

6. Jambudiya 1466.2 73.0 241.0 175.2 977.0

7. Vajepar Merged in Morvi

8. Jodhpur nadi 1254.4 102.0 463.0 14.0 675.4



Table: 3.19 Summary of Socio-Economic Status (Demography)

Name of the

Village/

Town/

Ward

No. of

Occupied

Residential

House

Total Population

(Including

institutional and

houseless population)

Literates Total main

Workers

Cultivators Agricultural

Laborer

Marginal

Workers

Non-Worker

P M F M F M F M F M F M F M F

Mahendranagar 791 3793 2003 1790 1575 1094 1102 85 137 32 44 20 21 39 880 1666

Ghuntu 1221 6498 3423 3075 2372 1552 1866 175 359 67 168 78 65 151 1492 2749

Lakdhirpur 130 849 446 403 288 141 242 155 124 89 37 136 15 80 189 168

Lalpar 758 3712 2022 1690 1343 767 1155 299 82 13 03 11 20 35 847 1356

Bhadiyad 477 2765 1446 1319 947 551 797 313 45 31 18 08 03 10 646 996

Jambudiya 778 4209 2231 1978 1158 545 1152 337 51 13 56 25 09 23 1070 1618

Vajepar Merged in Morvi

Jodhpur nadi 273 2000 1254 746 1037 404 466 159 196 140 61 45 10 50 778 537



Table 3.20 Basic Amenities in the Study Area

Name of

Village

Educational

Facility

Medical

Facility

Drinking

Water

Facility

Communication

(Post

or Telegraph)

Transportation

Facility

(Bus etc.)

Approach

to

Village

Nearest

town &

Distance

(Kms.)

Power

Supply

Mahendranagar P (2), C CWC, CHW, H,

MCW, PHC

T, HP, W PO, PH (31) BS, RS (<5) PR Morvi-4 EA

Ghuntu P (3), S, C PHS, FWC, RMP,

CHW, H, MCW,

PHC

T, W PO, PH (25) BS, RS (10+) PR, MR Morvi-10 EA

Lakdhirpur P, C CHW, H, MCW,

PHC (10+)

HP, W PO (<5), PH BS, RS (10+) PR Morvi-8 EA

Lalpar P, C CHW, H, MCW,

PHC

T, HP, W,

TK

PO, PH (80) BS, RS (5-10) PR, MR, FP Morvi–6 EA

Bhadiyad P (3), C PHS, CHW,

H(10+), MCW

(10+), PHC(5-10)

T, HP,

TW, W

PO, PH (41) BS, RS (<5) PR Morvi-12 EA

Jambudiya P (3),

C (10+)

PHS, CHW, H

(10+), MCW

(10+), PHC (10+)

T, HP PO, PH (7) BS, RS (<5) PR Morvi-12 EA

Vajepar Merged in Morvi

Jodhpur nadi P, S, PUC,

C (10+)

PHS, CHW, H,

MCW, PHC (10+)

T, HP PO, PH (7) BS, RS (<5) PR Morvi-11 EA



Abbreviations:

Educational P - Primary School

S - Secondary School C - College

PUC - Senior Secondary school/Pre P University/Junior College/

Medical Facility

PHC - Primary Health Centre PHS - Primary Health Sub-Centre

RMP - Registered Private Medical Practitioner FWC - Family Welfare Centre MCW - Maternity and Child Welfare Centre

CHW - Common Health Worker CWC - Child Welfare Centre

H - Hospital D - Dispensary

Drinking Water T - Tap Water

W - Well Water TK - Tank water

TW - Tube Well HP - Hand Pump

Post and Telegraph PO - Post Office

P - Phone

Transportation

BS - Bus RS - Railway Station

Approach to Village PR - Pucca Road

MR - Mud Road FP - Foot path

Power Supply EA - Electricity for all purpose



Figure 3.6 Location of AAQM

Indicating AAQM station

Project Site

5 km



Figure 3.7 Wind Rose Diagram



Figure: 3.8 Water sampling Locations

Indicating Water sampling location

Project Site

5 km



Figure: 3.9 Locations of Noise monitoring station

Indicating Noise Monitoring location

Project Site

5 km



Figure: 3.10 Locations of Soil sampling

Indicating Location of Soil sampling

Project Site

5 km



Figure 3.11 Land use pattern with 10 km radius

(Satellite Image)

Rainbow-II



Figure 3.12 Project Location with 10 km radius

Project Location



Chapter-4

Anticipated Environmental Impacts & Mitigation Measures

4.1 GENERAL

Environmental Impact can be defined as any change in environmental

conditions which may be adverse or beneficial, occurred due to action or

set of actions under consideration.

Environmental impact can be assessed by identifying the sources of the

impact and predicting the same. The identification of environmental

impacts has been made by co relating the relationship between project

activity and environmental parameters. The project activities of the

proposed project are usually divided into two phases: Construction

Phase and Operation Phase. The activities like excavation, erosion,

building construction, transportation of construction material, etc. are

usually consider in the construction phase. While in the operation phase

the activities like transportation and storage of raw materials and

finished products, manufacturing process, resource consumption,

emergency disaster and green belt development has been considered.

The next step is prediction of impacts, which is an important component

in environmental impact assessment process. Several techniques and

methodologies are in vogue for predicting the impacts due to existing

and proposed industrial development on physical, chemical, biological

and socio-economic components of environment. Such predictions

delineate contribution in existing baseline condition for the proposed

project. The additional impacts due to proposed activities are analyzed

keeping in mind the baseline status. This helps assess the assimilative

capacity of the environment and in turn the gravity of the impacts.

The third important component of the environmental assessment is the

evaluation. Based on the identification and prediction of the nature of

impact the environment, the impact can be evaluated qualitatively and

quantitatively.



The environment impact due to proposed activities will be evaluated

considering the following parameters in construction and operational

phase,

Topography

Air Environment

Noise Environment

Water Environment

Land Environment

Ecology (Flora and Fauna)

Socio-Economic Environment

4.2 IMPACT ON TOPOGRAPHY

Unit has already developed facility for manufacturing of particle board.

Proposed resin manufacturing activities will be carried out in the same

plant premises. Hence minor construction work will be required for the

installation of new/additional machineries for the proposed activities.

The area of the plant is almost flat terrain. During the construction,

excavated soil will be restored to its original shape. Thus, the impact

during the construction is reversible, for short terms and insignificant.

During the operational phase of the project, no impact is envisaged on

the topography.

4.3 AIR ENVIRONMENT

4.3.1 Prediction of Impact during Construction Phase

As the proposed activity will be carried out in the same premises there

will be less impact due to construction activities. The source of air

emission during the construction will include dust from construction

activity and excavation of the plant area. These emissions are expected

to result in change in baseline air quality, primarily in the working area

only. Dust and other emissions are not likely to spread in wider area,

which would affect homes and other properties. Dust will generate

within working areas and measures will need to taken to protect

workers. Some fugitive emission will generate by transportation of raw

material with in the plant premises. To mitigate the impact due to



Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM), regular sprinkling of the water will

be done along with the construction activities.

4.3.2 Prediction of Impact during Operational phase

Mathematical model used for predictions of impact includes steady state

Gaussian Plume Dispersion model designed for multiple point sources.

The impacts on air quality from any project depend on various factors

like design capacity, configuration, process technology, raw material,

fuel to be used, air pollution control measures, operation and

maintenance. Apart from the above, other activities associated with any

project, viz., transportation of Fuel, raw materials and finished products,

storage facilities and material handling within the plant premises may

also contribute to air pollution.

4.3.3 Sources of Air Pollution

There is one flue gas emission source from the plant i.e. Flue gas stack

attached to the Boiler (TFH). Coal & Lignite (mix fuel) is used as fuel.

Unit has installed cyclone separator on the stack attached to boiler

(Thermic Fluid Heater) as air pollution control system and proposed to

install bag filter as additional APCM. There will one process vent attach

to hood in dryer section. The probable pollutants are SPM, SO2 and NOx.

Adequate stack height will be provided to control & disperse the air

pollutants within the satisfactory levels.

Since HSD is used as fuel for stand by D.G. set, flue gas emission will

also be well within gaseous emission norms and there is no need of any

air pollution control measures. Estimated emission levels are tabulated

in Table No. 4.1.

Fugitive Emission

In proposed activities, there are two major areas where chances of

VOCs generation namely tank farm of Methanol and Formaldehyde

storage and process where formaldehyde and methanol use in

manufacturing process. There will be also changes of generation of RPM

from packing/finishing area.




proposed unit:






in work area.


emission.

To reduce the pollutant emission during transportation, the unit

has adopted the practice of regular check-up and maintenance of

vehicular engines for complete combustion of the fuel.

Methanol recovery system from drying section


Methanol and reduce VOCs load in work area. Unit will provide hood and

condenser system to recover methanol and reuse in process.

4.3.4 Dispersion Modeling of Emissions from the plant

The objective of dispersion modeling is to predict the ground level

concentration during the operation of proposed activities and its impact

on ambient air quality of the area. The ground level concentrations of

pollutants have been computed using computer simulation model

Industrial Source Complex Short Term (ISCST-3) of United State

Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and considering guidelines

stipulated by CPCB for air pollution dispersion modeling.

The key emitted pollutants will be Suspended Particulate Matter (SPM),

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2), Nitrogen Oxide (NOx).

4.3.5 Micrometeorology

The hourly wind speed, solar insulation and total cloudiness during day

time and wind speed and total cloudiness during night time were used

to determine the hourly atmospheric stability classes (defined by

Pasquill and Gifford as A to F, A being most unstable and F being most



stable). The hourly stability classes were determined based on the

technique suggested by Turner.

Turner’s system used for determining the stability classes is as follows:

For day or night: If total cloud cover (TC) = 10/10 and ceiling

<7000 ft (2134 m), NR=0

For night-time (defined as period from one hour before sunset to

one hour after sunrise):

a) If TC<4/10, use NR = -2

b) If TC>4/10, use NR = -1

For daytime: determine isolation class number (IN)

a) If TC<5/10, use NR = IN

b) If TC>5/10, modify IN by the sum of the following applicable

criteria

If ceiling<7000 ft (2134m), modification = -2

If ceiling>7000 ft but <16000 ft (4877 m), modification = -1

If TC=10/10 and ceiling>7000 ft, modification= -1, and let

modified value of IN=NR, except for day-time NR cannot be <+1.

During the study period stability calculated based on above-mentioned

Turner method gives average stability as A-B class during day time and

E class during night time. Average micro meteorological data of April-

2013 to June-2013 is used.

4.3.6 Air Quality Modeling and Predictions using the Gaussian Model

The objective of dispersion modeling is to predict the ground level

concentration during the operation of proposed plant and its impact on

ambient air quality of the area.

The impact on air quality due to emissions from single source or group

of sources is evaluated by use of mathematical models. When air

pollutants are emitted into the atmosphere, they are immediately

diffused into surrounding atmosphere, transported and diluted due to

winds. The air quality models are designed to simulate these processes

mathematically and to relate emissions of primary pollutants to the

resulting downwind air quality. The inputs include emissions,

meteorology and surrounding topographic details to predict the impacts



of conservative pollutants. The impacts of air pollutants were predicted

using Gaussian air dispersion model, which is selected on the basis of

existence of multiple point sources within the industrial complex and the

plain terrain at the project site.

The Gaussian air dispersion model has been developed to simulate the

effect of emissions from point sources on air quality. Gaussian model is

extensively used for predicting the Ground Level Concentrations (GLCs)

of conservative pollutants from point, area and volume sources. The

impacts of primary air pollutants are predicted using this air quality

model keeping in view the plain terrain at the project site. The

micrometeorological data monitored at project site during study period

have been used in this model.

The Gaussian model provides estimates of pollutant concentrations at

various receptor locations. It is, an hour-by-hour steady state Gaussian

model which takes into account the following:

Terrain adjustments

Stack-tip downwash

Gradual plume rise

Buoyancy-induced dispersion, and

Complex terrain treatment and consideration of partial reflection

Plume reflection off elevated terrain

Building down wash

Partial penetration of elevated inversions is accounted for hourly source

emission rates, exit velocity, and stack gas temperature.

Gaussian air dispersion models were used to estimate the ambient air

quality levels at different monitoring stations due to stack emissions.

Only two stability conditions based on the meteorology aspects were

used to calculate the theoretical maximum ground level concentration.

Comparing the actual data and data generated from mathematical

modeling, it highlights that the stability condition E & A-B were

predominant in the region. Using the estimated stack emission data and

wind speed directions, a mathematical model was prepared to establish

the ground level concentration in the region.



4.3.7 Methodology

Prediction of GLC values are made by using Industrial Source Complex

Short Term Model Version-3 (ISCST-3) software approved by U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA). This model uses a steady

state, sector-averaged Gaussian plume equation for application in

complex terrain (i.e. terrain stack or release height) and is run using

stability classes developed by Pasquill and Gifford.

Following are the assumptions made while using the model:

- No dry and wet depletion of pollutants

- Receptors are on flat terrain with no flag pole

(a) Data Used for Computation

Stack emissions data have been used for prediction of short-term

incremental GLC values of SPM, SO2 and NOx, using the meteorological

data collected at site during the April-2013 to June-2013. Details of

the data used for computations are given below:

(b) Source Characteristics/ Release Characteristics

The details of estimated stack emissions load are given in Table 4.1.

(c) Meteorological Parameters

Hourly meteorological data collected at proposed site for the month of

April-2013 to June-2013 have been used for computing the

meteorological parameters.

(d) Dispersion Modeling Results

The 24 hourly average ground level concentration (GLC) values from

proposed plant have been computed for SPM, SO2 & NOx, considering

topographical features around the proposed plant and applicable

stability classes. The maximum 24 hourly average GLC values for SPM,

SO2 & NOx from proposed plant are given in Table 4.2 to Table 4.4.

Corresponding isopleths plotted are shown in Figure 4.1 to Figure 4.3

for SPM, SO2 and NOx.

4.3.8 Predicted GLCs of proposed plant

It is predicted that the maximum contribution in GLCs, with units

operating at full capacity is 0.232 g/m3, 0.086 g/m3 and 0.058 g/m3

for SPM, SO2 and NOX respectively are found negligible. The point of



maximum concentration by unit would be 1.41 km from Centre of

industry in SE direction.

With this marginal contribution due to the proposal of the project, the

levels of SPM, SO2 and NOX will remain well below the 24 –hourly

ambient air quality standards for SO2 & NOx (80 g/m3) and PM10 (100

g/m3), PM2.5 (60 g/m3) prescribed by CPCB. The 24-hourly average

GLC Values for SPM, SO2 and NOX are reported in Table: 4.2 to Table:

4.4. The operation of proposed plant is not likely to cause any

significant impact on the ambient air quality of the study area.

4.4 WATER ENVIRONMENT

(A) Sources of Impacts

The main sources of impact on water environment will be due to

withdrawal of fresh water from the ground during construction and

operation phase. These are discussed below:

Prediction of Impact

Construction phase

Since the proposed activities will be in the existing premises and no

major construction activities will be carried out, there will not be any

adverse impact on the ground water because very small quantities of

water will be used. No disposal of construction waste outside the plant

and no leaching are anticipated. Thus the quality and quantity of ground

water will not have any adverse impact.

Operational Phase

The unit has provided its own bore-well to satisfy the water

requirement. Water requirement will be for utilities (i.e. cooling

makeup), domestic & greenbelt purpose.

Total 8.5 KL/day fresh water will be required, lead to insignificant

impact on the ground water table. However, it will be balanced by

recharging ground water during the monsoon season. For that, industry

proposes ground water recharging sump at low lying area which will be

connected to the storm water drainage system. Thus, by recharging the

ground water during the rain, unit will contribute to balance

groundwater.



Thus, there will not be any major impact on the water environment due

to proposed activities.

(B) Impact Assessment

Since fresh water for the proposed activities will be met from the

groundwater, there will be insignificant impact on the ground water

table. There will not be any industrial wastewater discharge as the

generated effluent will be evaporated after primary treatment to achieve

zero discharge. Only domestic effluent will be generated which will be

discharged to soak pit followed by septic tank.

Thus, there will not be any major impact on the water environment due

to proposed activities.

4.5 NOISE LEVEL IMPACT

During construction phase, the impact on noise environment will be due

to construction equipments and machineries while during the

operational phase the impact on noise environment will be due to Boiler,

DG, manufacturing activities, transportation etc. activities.

4.5.1 Prediction of impact during construction phase

The noise produced during construction may have significant impact on

the existing ambient noise levels. However, the proposed activities will

be in the existing premises and there will be no major construction

activities carried out. Minor noise will be generated due to installation of

new machineries and equipments. The impact will be very minor and

temporary in nature.

4.5.2 Prediction of Impact during Operational Phase

The main sources of noise within the plants are – operation of boiler

(TFH), D.G. Set, material handling systems & other machineries.

Suitable noise control system will be provided to ensure that noise does

not exceed the limit. The noise level shall, however, exceed the above

limits for a short period during start-up of equipments.

Other sources of noise are the movement of vehicles along the road.

However, proper noise preventive measures have been taken to

minimize the noise pollution like ear plugs, dampers to the boilers,

efficient silencers to the vehicles, etc.



The results of monitoring carried out in the region have been presented

in baseline Chapter-3. The results are below the standards prescribed

for Industrial environment. It can be concluded that, the impact on

noise environment will be long term but insignificant. The mitigation

measures proposed for minimising impacts on noise quality are provided

in Chapter 10.

4.6 LAND/SOIL ENVIRONMENT

The main source of impact on land and soil environment will be due to

construction activities and hazardous waste disposal.

4.6.1 Prediction of impacts during construction phase

Since the proposed project activities will be carried out in the existing

premises. All the existing infrastructure facilities will be utilized with

addition of some new machinery. Therefore, no major construction

activities will be carried out for the proposed project. Further, the area

of the plant is flat. Leveling would not be required. Thus, topography

will also be remained unchanged.

Thus, the impact on the land/soil during the construction is for short

terms and insignificant.

4.6.2 Prediction of impacts during Operation Phase (Solid Waste)

Hazardous/solid waste generation will be the main source of impact on

the soil environment. Main sources of hazardous wastes generation are

ETP waste, used lubricant oil, discarded containers/barrels/liners and

waste residue from evaporator.

Sludge generated from ETP will be disposed at approved TSDF site while

residue will send to CHWIF for incineration, used Lubricating Oil can be

reuse in own premises or sold to registered recyclers whereas discarded

containers/plastic bags will use for packing of ETP sludge in case of

excess it will be sold to approved recycler or traders.

Entire quantity of the hazardous waste will be stored in the isolated

hazardous waste storage area within premises having leachate collection

system and roof cover. During the operation phase, there are chances

of spillage of raw materials/chemicals. This may also contaminate soil

and land. Thus, after taking adequate steps for the hazardous waste



storage, there will be minor impact on the environment due to proposed

project activities.

4.7 ECOLOGICAL IMPACTS

Impacts of the proposed activities on the ecological environment like

natural vegetation, crops, species diversity, is summarized here. Unit is

already in existence. So there will not be any cutting of natural

vegetation.

On the contrary, the unit proposes to develop green belt on and around

the premises. The Area around the plant premises growth of dense

vegetation. Various trees, shrubs and herbs are found in and around it,

a list of which is given in baseline. None of the plants are in the list of

Endangered Plant Species.

Also, the trees are identified for their sensitivity & pollution tolerance

capacity. This concept helps to plan the greenbelt of the area making it

less polluted and a pollution absorber. Following is the list of trees from

the identified species which are helpful as pollution absorber and at the

same time pollution sensitive.

Family Name Botanical

Name

Common

Name

Sensitive Tolerant

Anacardiaceae Mangifera

indica

Mango Cement dust,

Coal dust, SO2

Dust

collector

Anonaceae Polyalthia

longifolia

Asopalav SO2 Dust

collector

Caesalpiniaceae Cassia fistula Garmalo Cement dust,

Poor Dust

collector, SO2

N.A

Delonix regia Gulmohar SO2, Fly ash,

Cement dust

N.A

Peltophorum

pterocarpum

Peeli

Gulmohar

N.A Dust.

Malvaceae Thespesia

populnea

Paras piplo Poor dust

collector

N.A

Meliaceae Azadirachta

indica

Neem Cement dust SO2

Mimosaceae Pithecellobium

dulce

Goras amli N.A Better Dust

collector,

SO2

Moraceae Ficus

benghalensis

Banyan tree N.A Dust

collector



Family Name Botanical

Name

Common

Name

Sensitive Tolerant

Ficus religiosa Peepal N.A Dust

collector,

SO2

Rhamnaceae Zizyphus

mauritiana

Bor N.A SO2, Fly ash

The high Stomatal Index of Azadirachta indica, makes them susceptible

to SO2. However, the SO2 emissions from the industry will within limits

and proper disperse at the stack height of 30 meters. Hence, no major

adverse impact is expected on these plants with the increased

emissions.

The high SPM levels may harm leaves by blocking stomata and thus

interfering with exchange of gases during photosynthesis and

respiration and also cause abrasion of plant surfaces when the wind

blows. But the site is not subjected to high-speed winds and the plants

can be expected to be free from any major impacts of SPM on plants.

Thus, there will not be any significant impact on ecological environment

due to proposed project activities.

4.8 SOCIO-ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENT

The proposed project activities will be in the existing premises and no

additional land will be required. Therefore, no displacement of person is

envisaged. The operation of plant will require educated and trained

manpower. The surrounding area has got good educational facilities at

Morbi & Rajkot.

The operation of the plant requires total workforce of 22 persons. Thus,

increasing industrial activity will boost up the commercial and

economical status of the locality to some extent.

Thus, overall impacts on socio-economic environment due to the

existence of plant are long term and positive in nature.



Mitigation Measures for different component

4.9 MITIGATION MEASURES DURING CONSTRUCTION:

In order to mitigate the adverse environment impact due to the

construction phase are given below:

Regular sprinkling of the water will be recommended along with the

construction activities.

Regular preventing maintenance of machinery and transportation of

vehicles during construction to reduce noise pollution.

The domestic sewage generated during the construction activity will

be routed to septic tanks followed by soak pit.

To protect the workers working in noisy area, personal protective

equipments like earmuffs/earplugs will be provided.

Tree plantation will be proposed periphery of plant premises and

along the roads.

4.10 MITIGATION MEASURES DURING THE OPERATIONAL PHASE:

4.10.1 Measures for Air Environment

A) Stack Emission

Flue gas volume should be checked for amount of air needed for the

complete combustion of the fuel.

The unit will also provide adequate stack monitoring facilities for the

periodic monitoring of the stack to verify the compliance of the

stipulated norms.

In order to minimize the air pollution the unit has already developed

green belt on and around its premises.

B) Measures for fugitive emissions

The unit has also adopted following measures, which will be continued

after implementation of proposed project.

Pakka road make to reduce the fugitive emission. Water sprinkler will

be provided to reduce the dusting from road transportation.


To reduce the pollutant emission during transportation, the unit has

adopted the practice of regular check up and maintenance of




Regular periodic monitoring of work area to check the fugitive

emission.

4.10.2 Measures for water environment

Unit proposed to recharge ground water during the monsoon to

balance the water table to make a recharge sump in own premises.

Minimization of water use

Use of high-pressure hoses for cleaning the floor to reduce the

amount of wastewater generated.

4.10.3 Measures for hazardous/solid waste

Measures to minimize waste generation

Classification of waste

Collection, Storage, Transportation, & disposed & sell to appropriate

recycler &/or reuse.

Data Management and Reporting

Personnel Training

4.10.4 Measures for Noise

To minimize the noise pollution the unit proposes the following noise

control measures,

Noise suppression measures such as enclosures, buffers and / or

protective measures should be provided, if required (wherever noise

level is more than 90 dB (A)).

Employees should be provided with ear protection measures like

earplugs or earmuffs. Earplug should be provided to all workers

where exposure is 85 dB (A) or more.

Extensive oiling, lubrication and preventive maintenance will be

carried out for the machineries and equipments to reduce noise

generation.

4.10.5 Health & Safety measures

Provision of periodic medical check up for all the employees is

necessary first aid facilities.

The unit will be appointing the medical officer for the regular medical

examination and treatment of the employee.



Protective equipments will be regularly checked and will be kept

easily accessible and easily workable during emergency.

Various types of fire extinguishers such as (Foam type, water CO2

type, CO2 type) will be providing inside the factory premises.



Table 4.1

Emission quality of Stack

Sr. No.

Stack attached to

Stack Temp

(0c)

Velocity m/s

Stack height

(m)

Dia. of Stack

(m)

SPM mg/

Nm3

SO2

mg/

Nm3

NOX

mg/

Nm3

1 Boiler (TFH) 178 8.5 30 0.450 125 45 25

2 D. G. Set 190 14.0 11 0.15 85 25 30



Table 4.2

The Maximum 24 Hourly Average Concentration Values for SPM

Note: Receptor Types: GC = Grid cart, Concentration in µg/m3

RANK CONC RECEPTOR (XR,YR) TYPE RANK CONC RECEPTOR (XR,YR) TYPE

1 0.232 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 26 0.118 ( 2000.00, 2000.00) GC

2 0.186 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 27 0.118 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

3 0.172 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 28 0.117 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

4 0.153 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 29 0.117 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

5 0.147 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 30 0.116 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

6 0.147 ( 2000.00, -2000.00) GC 31 0.115 ( 3000.00, .00) GC

7 0.146 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 32 0.114 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

8 0.146 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 33 0.111 ( 3000.00, .00) GC

9 0.145 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 34 0.109 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

10 0.143 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 35 0.108 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

11 0.141 ( 2000.00, .00) GC 36 0.107 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

12 0.140 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 37 0.107 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

13 0.140 ( 2000.00, .00) GC 38 0.104 ( .00, 2000.00) GC

14 0.135 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 39 0.103 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC

15 0.134 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 40 0.101 ( 3000.00, -3000.00) GC

16 0.133 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 41 0.101 ( 2000.00, -2000.00) GC

17 0.130 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 42 0.100 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC

18 0.129 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 43 0.099 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

19 0.125 ( .00, 1000.00) GC 44 0.099 ( 2000.00, 2000.00) GC

20 0.125 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 45 0.099 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

21 0.125 ( 2000.00, .00) GC 46 0.098 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

22 0.121 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 47 0.097 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC

23 0.120 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 48 0.097 ( .00, 1000.00) GC

24 0.119 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 49 0.095 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC

25 0.119 ( 2000.00, -2000.00) GC 50 0.094 ( 3000.00, .00) GC



Table 4.3

The Maximum 24 Hourly Average Concentration Values for SO2


1 0.086 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 26 0.044 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

2 0.069 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 27 0.043 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

3 0.064 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 28 0.043 ( 2000.00, 2000.00) GC

4 0.058 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 29 0.043 ( 2000.00, -2000.00) GC

5 0.056 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 30 0.043 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

6 0.054 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 31 0.043 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

7 0.054 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 32 0.042 ( 3000.00, .00) GC

8 0.054 ( 2000.00, -2000.00) GC 33 0.041 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

9 0.054 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 34 0.041 ( 3000.00, .00) GC

10 0.053 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 35 0.040 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

11 0.052 ( 2000.00, .00) GC 36 0.040 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

12 0.052 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 37 0.039 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

13 0.052 ( 2000.00, .00) GC 38 0.039 ( .00, 2000.00) GC

14 0.051 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 39 0.038 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC

15 0.051 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 40 0.037 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC

16 0.050 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 41 0.037 ( 2000.00, -2000.00) GC

17 0.049 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 42 0.037 ( 3000.00, -3000.00) GC

18 0.048 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 43 0.037 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

19 0.046 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 44 0.037 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

20 0.046 ( 2000.00, .00) GC 45 0.037 ( .00, 1000.00) GC

21 0.045 ( .00, 1000.00) GC 46 0.036 ( 2000.00, 2000.00) GC

22 0.045 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 47 0.036 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

23 0.044 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 48 0.036 ( .00, 1000.00) GC

24 0.044 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 49 0.036 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC

25 0.044 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 50 0.035 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC




Table 4.4

The Maximum 24 Hourly Average Concentration Values for NOx


1 0.058 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 26 0.031 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

2 0.047 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 27 0.030 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

3 0.045 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 28 0.030 ( .00, 1000.00) GC

4 0.044 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 29 0.030 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

5 0.044 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 30 0.029 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

6 0.042 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 31 0.029 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

7 0.039 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 32 0.029 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

8 0.039 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 33 0.028 ( 2000.00, 2000.00) GC

9 0.037 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 34 0.028 ( .00, 1000.00) GC

10 0.037 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 35 0.028 ( 3000.00, .00) GC

11 0.037 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 36 0.028 ( 2000.00, -2000.00) GC

12 0.037 ( 1000.00, -1000.00) GC 37 0.028 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

13 0.036 ( 2000.00, .00) GC 38 0.027 ( .00, 1000.00) GC

14 0.036 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 39 0.027 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC

15 0.035 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 40 0.026 ( 3000.00, .00) GC

16 0.035 ( 2000.00, .00) GC 41 0.026 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

17 0.034 ( 2000.00, -2000.00) GC 42 0.026 ( .00, 2000.00) GC

18 0.034 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 43 0.026 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC

19 0.034 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 44 0.026 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

20 0.034 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 45 0.025 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC

21 0.032 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 46 0.025 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC

22 0.031 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 47 0.025 ( 2000.00, .00) GC

23 0.031 ( 1000.00, .00) GC 48 0.025 ( .00, 1000.00) GC

24 0.031 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC 49 0.024 ( 1000.00, .00) GC

25 0.031 ( 2000.00, .00) GC 50 0.024 ( 1000.00, 1000.00) GC




Figure 4.1 Isopleths for Ground Level Concentration Values for SPM

-10000 -8000 -6000 -4000 -2000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

-10000

-8000

-6000

-4000

-2000

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000



Figure 4.2 Isopleths for Ground Level Concentration Values for SO2

-10000 -8000 -6000 -4000 -2000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

-10000

-8000

-6000

-4000

-2000

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000



Figure 4.3 Isopleths for Ground Level Concentrations for NOx

-10000 -8000 -6000 -4000 -2000 0 2000 4000 6000 8000 10000

-10000

-8000

-6000

-4000

-2000

0

2000

4000

6000

8000

10000



Chapter-5

Analysis of Alternatives

5.1 PROLOGUE:

Alternative analysis is the process of analyzing the proposed locating for

suitability for basic necessities to operate the plant safely, this analysis

also covers the environmental aspect of pollution prevention and

improvement in quality of life nearby the project vicinity. The project

alternative is the course of action in pace of another, that would meet

the same purpose and need, but which would avoid or minimize

negative impacts and enhance project benefits.

Such projects may result in specific impacts which can be avoided or

mitigated by adherence to certain predetermined performance

standards, guidelines or design criteria. Alternative approaches may

therefore be more effective in integrating environmental and social

concerns into the project planning process.

5.2 PROJECT DETAILS:

Rainbow Laminate Pvt. Ltd. (Unit-II), is an existing particle board




Formaldehyde Resin (300 MT/month) and Melamine Formaldehyde

Resin (100 MT/month)] manufacturing activities in the same particle

board unit.

Out of the these products, resin falls under 5(f) category-Synthetic

organic chemicals industry (dyes & dye intermediates; bulk drugs and

intermediates excluding drug formulations; synthetic rubbers; basic

organic chemicals, other synthetic organic chemicals and chemical

intermediates) and therefore prior EC is required.

5.3 SITE ALTERNATIVE:

The project is already in existence for manufacturing of Particle Board.

It is very well familiar with the surrounding environment; therefore, it

becomes easy for the unit to expand the project in the same premises.



The other supporting features are briefly summarized hereunder,






Nearest town Morbi and city Rajkot are 5 km and 55 km away

from the project site which is very well connected with other parts

of the country by road & rail;


Easy availability of manpower;

No national park or wildlife habitats fall within 10 km radial

distance from the project site.

The location of project is best suited to start above manufacturing

activities. So no alternative for site is analyzed.

5.4 ALTERNATIVE FOR TECHNOLOGIES:

Particular Proposed Technology Alternatives

Water Wastewater treatment plant

consisting of primary

treatment units followed by

evaporator.

Domestic wastewater will be

disposed off through septic

tank.

Proposed ETP is adequate to

achieve zero discharge.

Air Multi cone Cyclone separator Recommended to install bag

filter as additional APCM.

Solid/

Hazardous

waste

Store in Storage area and

final disposal to approved

TSDF site and CHWI facility

Disposal to approved TSDF

site, Disposal to CHWI facility,

reuse of waste & disposal by

selling to registered recycler.

As all above are safe sludge

disposal facilities and also guided

by authority. No thoughts are

required to switching on other

alternative.



Chapter-6

Environmental Monitoring Program

6.1 PRELUDE:

Environment monitoring is the sampling and analysis tool to know the

environment conditions at particular time. The record of environmental

monitoring is most important as the environmental changes are slow in

nature and impact appears after many years. Environmental Monitoring

is the technical heart of assessment of environmental and social impacts

arising due to implementation of the proposed project. An equally

essential element of this process is to develop measures to eliminate,

offset or reduce impacts to acceptable levels during implementation and

operation of projects. The integration of such measures into project

implementation and operation is supported by clearly defining the

environmental requirements within an Environmental Management Plan.

Rainbow Laminate Pvt. Ltd. (Unit-II) is an existing particle Board




Formaldehyde Resin (300 MT/month) and Melamine Formaldehyde

Resin (100 MT/month)] manufacturing unit in the same Particle Board

unit. It has proposed adequate environmental monitoring programme.

6.2 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAM:

The continuous monitoring of Environmental parameters like air, water,

noise, soil and performance of pollution control facilities and safety

measures in the plant are vital for proper Environmental management

of any industrial project. Therefore, the company shall create

environmental monitoring facilities by the environmental and safety

department to monitor air and water pollutants as per the guideline of

GPCB & CPCB. Moreover, air and water shall be monitored by outside

agencies authorized by GPCB at regular frequencies. This department

shall also carry out periodical checkup of fire and safety equipments.



6.3 OBJECTIVE OF MONITORING PLAN:

The basic objective of implementing a monitoring plan on a regular

basis is as follows:

Know the pollution status within the plant and its vicinity.

Generate data for corrective action in respect of pollution.

Correlate the production operations with emission and control

mechanism.

Examine the performance of pollution control system.

Assess the Environmental impacts.

Remedial measures and environment management plant to

reverse the impacts.

6.4 SCHEDULES FOR ENVIRONMENT MONITORING:

The environmental monitoring will be scheduled on regular interval to

assess the conditions. The record of these monitoring will be compared

with the baseline study to know the changes in environmental

conditions. The post-project environmental monitoring suggested

herewith should be as per the following guideline. The highlights of the

integrated environmental monitoring plan are:

The stack monitoring facilities like ladder, platform and porthole at

all the stacks will be maintained in good condition.

Regular monitoring of all gaseous emissions from stacks/vents.

The performance of air pollution control equipment evaluated

based on these monitoring results.

Water consumption will be recorded daily.

As far as possible, noise curbed at its source, with the help of

acoustic hoods and other such noise reducing equipment. Regular

noise level monitoring will be carried out.

Greenbelt will be properly maintained and new plantation

programmes will be undertaken frequently.

Continuous environmental awareness programmes will be carried

out for the employees and also in the surrounding villages.



6.5 Ambient Air Quality monitoring

Schemes for monitoring ambient air quality, stack emissions and

fugitive emissions are proposed. The ambient air quality monitoring

systems are recommended for monitoring the ground level

concentrations and fugitive emissions around the plant. Unit should

install three monitoring stations around its battery limit (at 1200 as per

guideline) for monitoring PM, SO2 and NOx. The combined data will

provide overall characteristic and emission from the industry. For this,

the following equipment is recommended to be procured or can higher

the services from Environmental consultant by the project proponent for

implementing the above mentioned monitoring schemes:

Respirable Dust Sampler

Blower - 1.0-1.5 m3/min capacity with adapter for uniform suction

through filter and a properly calibrated manometer assembly for the

determination of flow rate through filter paper.

Rota meter - For gaseous sampling, calibrated Rota meter (0-5 LPM)

for maintaining flow rate should be provided.

Main housing - The main housing should be rectangular with a stand

of about 1.25 m height.

Besides this, stack emissions monitoring as per GPCB guidelines shall be

carried out.

Water Environment:

Entire quantity of wastewater will be collected and treated in ETP and

finally evaporated in evaporator. Hence there will not be any

wastewater discharge from the unit (zero discharge); however

wastewater is being analyzed at the outlet of ETP regularly.

Noise Environment:

Monitoring of noise levels is essential to assess the efficacy of

maintenance schedules undertaken to reduce noise levels and noise

protection measures. A good quality digital sound pressure level meter

is essential for this purpose.



Transportation:

All the necessary precaution will be taken while carrying out transport of

the materials as per the Hazardous rules of transportation, central Motor

Vehicle Act-1988 & 1989. The vehicle for transportation of raw

materials, by-products and products will be parked at specified loading

facilities where there will be a provision of fire extinguishers.



Table: 6.1 Environment Monitoring Plan

Nature of

Analysis

Frequency of analysis

with its analyzer

Parameters

Wastewater

analysis

Monthly by external agency pH, TDS, SS, Oil &

Grease, etc.

Stack Monitoring of

each stack

Monthly by external agency PM, SO2, NOX

Ambient Air Quality

Monitoring

Monthly for 24 hours or as

per the statutory conditions

by external agency

PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOX

Noise level Monthly as per the statutory

conditions by external

agency

Nr. Main gate, Nr. Boiler

(TFH), Nr. D. G. Set,

Process area etc.

Work zone fugitive

monitoring

Monthly by external agency Dust, VOC

Health check-up of

workers

As per the statutory

guideline

All workers



Table: 6.2 Budget for implementation of Environmental Monitoring Plan

Particulars No. of

location

Parameters Methodologies Total

Budget Method of

Monitoring

Method of

Analysis

Stack Monitoring

of each stack

All stacks PM, SO2, NOx Stack

monitoring

kit

PM: IS 11255:

part-1: 1985

SO2: IS 11255:

part-2: 1985

NOx: IS 11255:

part-7: 2005

2500/

stack

Ambient Air

Quality

Monitoring

3

locations

PM, SO2, NOx

RDS, Fine

particulate

sampler

PM2.5: IS 5182:

part-23: 2006

PM10: IS 5182:

part-23: 2006

SO2: IS 5182:

part-2: 2001

NOx: IS 5182:

part-6: 2006

5500/

station

Waste water

Analysis

1 sample pH, TDS, SS,

Oil & Grease,

etc.

-- APHA-AWWA

22nd edition

2500/

Sample

Work zone

fugitive

monitoring

2 to 3

locations

Dust, VOC Personal

sampler,

VOC

sampler

Gravimetric, GC 1500/

location

Noise Pollution 6 to 8

locations

Sound Level

Meter

Sound

Level Meter

Sound Level

Meter

1000/

location



Chapter-7

Additional Studies A) RISK ASSESSMENT

7.1 INTRODUCTION

The risk assessment studies have been conducted for identification of

hazards, to calculate the damage distances and to spell out risk

mitigation measures.

Rainbow Laminate Pvt. Ltd. (Unit-II), is an existing Particle Board




Formaldehyde Resin (300 MT/month) and Melamine Formaldehyde Resin

(100 MT/month)] manufacturing activities in the same unit.

7.1.1 SCOPE OF STUDY

The scope of work is to carry out risk analysis for the proposed project

activities of plant covering all the risk to be handled and stored of

hazardous chemicals at the plant after expansion.

7.1.2 STUDY OBJECTIVE

The objective of the risk analysis includes the following:

Identification of hazards

Selection of credible scenarios

Consequences Analysis of selected accidents scenarios

Risk Mitigation Measures

7.2 THE STUDY APPROACH

The risk assessment study broadly comprised of the following steps:

System Description

Identification of hazards

Selection of Credible Accident Scenarios

Consequence Analysis

Risk Mitigation Measures

7.3 HAZARDOUS IDENTIFICATION

Hazard is defined as a chemical or physical conditions those have the

potential for causing damage to people, property or the environment.



Hazard identification is the first step in the risk analysis and entails the

process of collecting information on:

The types and quantities of hazardous substances stored and

handled,

The location of storage tanks & other facilities,

Potential hazards associated with the spillage and release of

hazardous chemicals and fuel.

A preliminary hazard analysis is carried out initially to identify the major

hazards associated with storages and the processes of the plant. This is

followed by consequence analysis to quantify these hazards. Finally the

vulnerable zones are plotted for which risk reducing measures are

deduced and implemented. The major aspects are described below:

7.3.1 Hazardous Substances to be handled at Rainbow Laminate Pvt.

Ltd., (Unit-II)

M/s. Rainbow Laminate will be engaged in the manufacturing of

different resins, which is used as a raw material for particle board.

During operation phase, various hazardous chemicals will be handled.

Important characteristics of these hazardous materials are described in

details,

(1) Formaldehyde (37%)

General Information

Chemical Formula : HCHO

Color : Colorless

Flammability : Flammable

Physical Property

Physical State and appearance : Liquid

Odor : Pungent

Molecular weight : 30.02

pH : 3

Boiling Point : 98oC

Melting Point : -15oC

Specific Gravity : 1.08 (water=1)

Vapor Pressure : 2.4 kPa (@ 20oC)



Vapor Density : 100% (w/w)

Ionicity (in water) : Non -ionic

Solubility : Easily soluble in cold water, hot

water. Soluble in diethyl ether,

acetone, alcohol.

Fire Hazards:

Flammable in presence of open flames and sparks, of heat.

Non-flammable in presence of shocks, of oxidizing materials, of

reducing materials, of combustible materials, of Organic materials, of

metals, of acids, of alkalis.

Explosion Hazards:

Non explosive in presence of open flames and sparks, of shocks

Reaction with peroxide, nitrogen dioxide, and performic acid can

cause an explosion.

Potential Acute Health Effect:

Very hazardous in case of eye contact (irritant) of ingestion,

Hazardous in case of skin contact (irritant, sensitizer, Penmeator), of

eye contact (corrosive).

Slightly hazardous in case of skin contact (corrosive).

Sever over exposure can result in death. Inflammation of the eye is

characterized by redness, watering, and itching.

Toxicity:

The substance may toxic to Kidneys, liver, skin, central nervous

system.

Repeated or prolonged exposure to the substance can produce target

organ damage. Repeated exposure to a highly toxic material may

produce general deterioration of health by an accumulation in one or

many human organs.

(2) Methanol

Physical & Chemical Properties:

Physical State & Appearance : Liquid

Odor : Alcohol like

Color : colorless



Molecular Weight : 32.04 g/mole

Boiling Point : 64.50C

Melting Point : -97.80C

Specific Gravity : 0.7915

Vapor Pressure : 12.3 kPa

Vapor Density : 1.11

Volatility : Not Available

Odor Threshold : 100 ppm

Iconicity : non ionic

Solubility : Easily soluble in cold & hot water

Fire & Explosion data:

Flammability of the product : Flammable

Auto ignition Temperature : 4640C

Flash Point : Closed Cup: 120C. Open Cup: 160C

Flammable Limit : Lower: 6% Upper: 36.5%

Special Remarks on Explosion Hazards: Forms an explosive mixture

with air due to its low flash point, Explosive when mixed with

Chloroform + Sodium Methoxide and diethyle zinc. It boils violently and

explodes.

Handling & Storage: Store in a Segregated and approved area. Keep

container in a cool, well- ventilated area.

First Aid Measures

Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses, immediately

flush eyes with running water at least 15 minutes, keeping eyelids open.

Cold water may be used. Get medical attention.

Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of

water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and

shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Cold water may be

used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.

Get medical attention immediately.

Serious Skin Contact: Wash with a disinfectant soap and cover the

contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek immediate

medical attention.



Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give

artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical

attention immediately.

Serious Inhalation: Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as

possible, Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If

breathing is difficult, administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing,

perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Warning: It may be hazardous

to the person providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when

the inhaled material is toxic, infectious or corrosive.

Ingestion: If swallowed, do not induce vomiting unless directed to do

so by medical personnel. Never give anything by mouth to an

unconscious person. Loosen tight clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or

waistband. Get medical attention immediately.

Exposure Controls/Personal Protection:

Engineering Control: Provide exhaust ventilation or other engineering

controls to keep the airborne concentration of vapor below their

respective threshold limit value.

Personal Protection: Splash goggle, Lab coat, Vapor respirator, be

sure to use an approved respirator or equivalent, gloves.

Personal Protection in case of large spill:

Splash goggle. Full suit, Vapor respirator, Boots, Gloves. A self

contained breathing apparatus should be used to avoid inhalation of the

product. Suggested protective clothing might not be sufficient; Consult a

specialist BEFORE handling this product.

Exposure limit: TWA: 200 from OSHA (PEL) [US] TWA: 200 STEL: 250

(ppm) from ACGIH (TLV) [US] [1999] STEL: 250 from NIOSH [US]

TWA: 200 STEL: 250 (ppm) from NIOSH SKIN TWA: 200 STEL 250

(ppm) [Canada] consult authorities for acceptable exposure limits.

7.3.2 Quantities of Hazardous Materials

As per Manufacture, storage and Import of Hazardous Chemicals Rules,

1989 and amendment subsequently, there will be few hazardous

chemicals, which have potential for creating risk to life and property in

an unlikely event of leakage or spillage followed by fire.



The hazardous chemicals are stored in the plant in tank with adequate

dyke. Other chemicals may store in cylindrical tanks, barrels and

carboys. Details of storage of hazardous materials are given below:

Storage of Hazardous Chemicals

Methanol storage tank: Methanol is corrosive solvent which required

regularly check of storage tank for the corrosiveness. It is highly

flammable liquid which may cause serious effect, if it is fire on storage

tank.

Formaldehyde storage tank: Formaldehyde will be stored in industrial

plastic grade tank because it is not corrosive to the plastic. If it spill

from storage tank, it may cause effect to the Environment.

Storage details are also provided in following table:

Table 7.1 Storage of Haz. Chemicals

Sr.

No.

Name of Raw

Materials

Storage Max. storage

1. Formaldehyde (37%) SS Tank 25 3 Nos.

2. Methanol MS Tank 25

7.4 HAZARDS DUE TO LEAKAGE OR CONTAINMENT

Since the proposed project is for manufacturing of resin, various

hazardous chemicals will be required to be handled.

Hazardous chemical to be handled and stored at the plant will be in

liquid form. In the event of leakage or accidental release of these

chemicals, it will create only localized effects within the short distances

from fixed or spread pool in case of fire. There will be a possibility of

release of some hazardous chemicals may form vapour cloud which can

move towards wind direction and may explode in the event of fire if

mass and concentration of air and vapour mixture is within the LEL and

UEL limits. However, mass of vapour and air mixture may not be

adequate to generate explosive mass.

Storage and handling of hazardous chemical will not pose any hazardous

situation if these are handled or stored correctly with adequate safety

provisions and fire fighting facilities. Therefore, suitable safety measures



including fire fighting facilities will be provided at the plant to attend any

emergency due to accidental release of these hazardous chemicals.

Among the hazardous inventories, there are few potential toxic

materials that can form toxic vapour cloud in unlikely event of release.

7.5 MAXIMUM CREDIBLE ACCIDENT SCENARIOS

The plant will be dealing with some hazardous substances i.e.

Formaldehyde, Methanol described in details. This is in the form of liquid

and considered as odorous. Subsequently, their consequence due to

thermal radiation will be confined within short distances. If released

quantities are not ignited, therefore, vapour formation can result in

vapour and air mixture and may generate explosive mass which can

explode if it gets the source of ignition. Toxic cloud of hazardous

chemicals may also be formed and moved towards wind direction.

7.5.1 Methodology For Selection of Accident Scenarios

In this study, following steps are followed for scenario selection for risk

analysis study:

The hazardous materials to be handled at the plant and the

associated hazards have been identified and assessed.

Operating and storage conditions of handling and storage of

hazardous materials are studied.

An assessment is made of what inventories can get released

accidentally.

Release rates are calculated considering different cases. For further

analysis of selected release sources, representative failure modes

and failure sizes are identified.

Maximum Credible Accident Scenarios

Following maximum credible scenarios have been selected for

consequence analysis as a result of accidental releases:

Sr. No. Type of Release Outcome Cases Considered

1. Release of Solvent Formation of pool and thermal

radiation due to fire

Vapour cloud explosion

Dispersion of toxic cloud of vapours



7.5.2 Consequence Analysis

In consequence calculation, use is made of a number of calculation

models to estimate the physical effects of an accident (spill of hazardous

material) and to predict the damage (lethality, injury, material

destruction, other property damage). The risk assessment modelling can

be roughly divided into three groups:

Determination of source strength parameters;

Determination of consequential effects;

Determination of damage or damage distances (with specific

severity rates)

Consequence analysis has been carried for the selected accident

scenarios to estimate the vulnerable zones. When the vulnerable zones

are identified for failure cases, mitigation measures can be taken for risk

mitigation and to eliminate/avoid damage to the plant and injury to

personal.

7.5.3 Release of Methanol from Tank

Outcome I: Thermal Radiation Due to Pool Fire

In the event of release of Methanol from tank, pool will be formed in

dyke and in case of fire, thermal radiations will be occurred. Outcome of

model are summarized below:

Release Rate: 4.9 kg/s

Combustion Rate: 0.31 kg/s

Heat Radiation Distance

15 kW/m2 2.6 m

12.7 kW/m2 2.8 m

10 kW/m2 3.0 m

3 kW/m2 6.4 m

15 kW/m2 (Safe Distance) 11.2 m

Outcome II: Vapour Cloud Explosion

In the event of release of methanol from tank followed by delayed

ignition, evaporation of methanol will take place; however, explosive

mass will not be formed under any stability class and wind velocity.

Therefore, no possibility of vapour cloud explosion.



Outcome III: Toxic Cloud of Methanol Vapour

In the event of release of methanol from tank, toxic vapour cloud of

IDLH (6000 ppm) will not be formed under any stability class and wind

velocity.

7.6 PROBABLE HAZARDS & RISK

From the preliminary risk assessment study carried out for Rainbow

Laminate Pvt. Ltd.-(Unit-II). Some of the possible hazards have

been identified.

The likely accident scenarios considered are given below:

Sr.

No.

Scenario Vulnerability

Zone

Remarks

1. Toxic Liquid

Leakage/

Spillage in

Confined Space

Confined Area Spillage to be mopped up,

decontaminated (if required) and

disposed of as per norms.

Fresh Air inlet/ventilation System to

be fully opened. Ventilation Exhaust

will carry harmful vapors. Personnel to

avoid contact with exhaust vapors.

Exhaust to be released at safe

elevation.

2. Flammable liquid

tank in tank farm

on fire

Area adjoining to

tank periphery/

other tanks in

tank farm

Deluge all adjoining tanks till fire

stops and heat is dissipated.

Transfer/neutralize the spillage (if

any).

The above-mentioned hazards scenarios can further aggravate into

much more serious incidents if not intercepted in time. The fire in one

tank of tank farm can spread to adjoining tanks and may result in

explosions. The vulnerability zone will be considerably enlarged. The

vapours of toxic fluids/dust if carried away by wind above TLV

concentrations may further enlarge the vulnerability zone. Similarly,

toxic fluid spillage and all wastes leaving the live processing zone if not

decontaminated properly can cause serious health hazard to plant

personnel and persons in nearby area.

7.7 METHODOLOGY, APPROACH AND DAMAGE CRITERIA FOR RISK

ASSESSMENT

Consequence analysis is that part of risk analysis, which considers

individual failure cases and the damage, caused by each failure case. It

is done to predict the outcome of potentially serious hazardous



accidents to man and material in and around the plant boundary limits.

The advantages of carrying out consequence analysis are given below:

To improve plant layout

To meet statutory requirements

Protection of public in the nearby areas (no residential/inhabited

nearby)

Disaster management planning

Training tool

The findings of a consequence analysis provide information about

hazardous effects resulting from an accident scenario

In addition, methods for dealing with possible catastrophic events

are also provided

7.7.1 Hazards Evaluation: Exposure due to Vapors

Leakage in process plant from failure of nozzles, joints (flange joint),

welding failures or dripping from non-holding valves/glands at times

goes unnoticed. If the leaky dust or fluids being toxic and odorless it is a

potential source of risk, which may cause fatal/serious hazards.

Liquids with high saturation vapor pressures evaporate faster because

the evaporation rate (mass/time) is essentially proportional to the

saturation vapor pressure. In the case of vaporization into stagnant air,

the vaporization rate is proportional to the difference between the

saturation vapor pressure and the partial pressure in the stagnant air.

7.7.2 Liquid Pool Evaporation or Boiling

The pool boiling cases may be encountered during heavy leakage in

enclosed area and with heat source nearby (ambient or fire) the vapor

can explode or catch fire (in case the material is flammable and

sparks/flame contact is made).

7.7.3 Plant Leakage in Confined Space

A fuel spill is a common type of process incident and can lead to

potentially serious accident. If the spilled material gives rise to aerosol

these may interact with plant environment resulting in explosion or

harm to plant’s personnel/ damage to plant equipment/machinery (if



vapors are inflammable). The plant will be in open with natural

ventilation.

7.7.4 Damage Criteria

In order to appreciate the extent of damage produced by various

accident scenarios, it is appropriate to discuss the physiological/physical

effects of thermal radiation intensities due to spillage causing

subsequent fire. The thermal radiation usually results in burn on the

human body and damage to plantation. Furthermore, inanimate objects

like equipment, piping, cables, etc. may be affected and may aggravate

the situation further.

Consequence analysis has been carried out for selected failure cases. It

quantifies vulnerable zones for a likely incident and once the vulnerable

zone is identified for an incident, measures are proposed to eliminate

damage to plant and potential injury to personnel.

7.7.5 Risk Reduction Measures

For risk mitigation/reduction, attempts should be made either to reduce

inventories that could get released in the event of loss of containment

or failure likelihoods or both as feasible. Risk analysis identifies the

major risk contributors, which enables prioritization of the plant that

deserve special attention in terms of inspection and maintenance in

particular and over all safety management as a whole.

For the risk reduction at the plant, the following salient suggestions and

recommendations are made:

On site and off site emergency response plan should be prepared

and circulated to concern persons.

Personnel at the proposed plant and public in surrounding area

should be made aware about the hazardous substance stored at the

plant and risk associated with them.

A written process safety information document should be compiled

for general use.

The document compilation should include an assessment of the

hazards presented including (i) toxicity information (ii) permissible

exposure limits. (iii) Physical data (iv) thermal and chemical stability



data (v) reactivity data (vi) corrosivity data (vii) information on

process and mechanical design.

The process design information in the process safety information

compilation must include P&IDs/ PFDs; process chemistry;

maximum intended inventory; acceptable upper and lower limits,

pressures, flows and compositions and process design and energy

balances.

The adequate numbers of heat and smoke detectors should be

provided at strategic locations in the plant and indication of

detectors/sensors should be provided in main control room.

Predictive and preventive maintenance schedule should be prepared

for equipment, piping, etc. and thickness survey should be done

periodically as per standard practices.

A written procedure (Management of Change) must be developed to

manage changes to process chemicals, technology, equipment and

procedures that affect a covered process.

Safe work practices should be developed to provide for the control of

hazards during operation and maintenance such as: (i) lockout/tag

out (ii) Confined space entry (iii) Opening process equipment or

piping (iv) Control over entrance into a facility by maintenance,

contractor, laboratory, or other support personnel.

Personnel engaged in handling of hazardous chemicals should be

trained to respond in an unlikely event of emergencies.

The plant should check and ensure that all instruments provided in

the plant are in good condition and documented.

Safety measures in the form of “Do” and “Don’t do” should be

displayed at strategic locations especially in local language and

English.

Regular mock drills should be carried out once in every 3 months

and shortcomings should be recorded and rectified. Records should

be maintained for the response of Mock drills and corrective actions

should listed and taken accordingly.



7.7.6 PERSONNEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPEs)

The required PPEs for each area/operation should be identified and

the necessary PPEs, like, helmets, goggles, hand gloves, mask,

safety belts, ear muff and plug, etc. should be made available to the

personnel.

The workers should be trained in proper use of PPEs.

The system should exist for replacement/issue of PPEs by testing

and as per requirement.

Lockers should be provided to the workers for safe custody and

storage of PPEs.

7.7.7 HANDLING OF HAZARDS

Personal protective equipment used by the person during handling of

hazardous chemicals, should be replaced after certain time.

Any spillage of hazardous chemicals should be cleaned and disposed

off as per standard practice.

Empty drums of hazardous chemicals should be neutralized

immediately.

Personnel engaged in handling of hazardous chemicals should be

made aware of properties of hazardous chemicals.

7.8 GENERAL WORKING CONDITIONS

(a) House Keeping

All the passages, floors and stairways should be maintained in good

condition. The system should be available to deal with any spillage

of dry or liquid chemical at the plant.

Sufficient disposable bins should be clearly marked and these should

be suitably located in the plant.

Walkways should be clearly marked and free from obstructions.

In the plant, precaution and instructions should be displayed at

strategic locations.

Roads/walkway within the plant should be maintained neat and

clean.



(b) Ventilation

Adequate ventilation should be provided in the work floor

environment.

The work environment should be assessed and monitored regularly.

Local ventilation is most effective method for controlling dust and

gaseous emissions at work floor.

7.9 SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES

Safe operating procedures should be available for mostly all

operations and equipment.

The workers should be informed of the consequences of failure to

observe the safe operating procedures.

7.9.1 WORK PERMIT SYSTEM

Work permit system should be followed at the plant. Hazardous

work permit should be used for hot work, electrical works, etc.

7.9.2 EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS

On-site emergency plan should be prepared and readily available for

an unlikely event of emergency.

Emergency telephone numbers should be available and display

properly strategic locations.

7.9.3 STATIC ELECTRICITY

All equipment and storage tanks/containers of flammable chemicals

should be bounded and earthed.

Electrical resistance for earthing circuits should be maintained.

Periodic inspections should be done for earth pit and record should

be maintained.

7.9.4 ACCESS

Adequate safe access should be provided to all places where workers

need to work and all such access should be in good condition.

7.9.5 MATERIAL HANDLING

Material handling areas should be clearly defined.

The workers should be made aware about the hazards associated

with manual material handling.



7.9.6 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Adequate communication facilities should be available at the plant

and supported with uninterrupted power supply.

Communication facilities should be checked periodically for its proper

functioning.

7.9.7 FIRST AID FACILITIES

First aid box should be provided at strategic locations within the

plant.

At least one stature should be available in first aid room.

List of important telephone numbers should be displayed in first aid

room.

7.9.8 ACCIDENT REPORTING, INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS

A system should be initiated for accident and near miss reporting,

investigation and analysis. To motivate and awareness among the

personnel at the plant about safety, total accident (lost time injury) free

days can be displayed on the board prominently at strategic location.

7.9.9 SAFETY INSPECTIONS

The system should be initiated for checklist based routine safety

inspection and internal audit of the plant periodically. Safety inspection

team should be formed from various disciplines and departments.

7.9.10 SAFE OPERATING PROCEDURES

Safe operating procedures should be formulated and updated, specific to

process & equipment and distributed to concerned plant personnel.

7.10 TRANSPORTATION OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Spills of hazardous materials, including oil, are the result of a

combination of actions and circumstances, all of which contribute in

varying degrees to the outcome. Most spills from tankers result from

routine operations such as loading, discharging and bunkering, which

normally occur in ports, road etc; however, the majority of these spills

are small. Accidental causes such as groundings and collisions generally

give rise to much larger spills.



Guidelines Principle

Ensure that their operations, where applicable, are in compliance

with:

Recommendations on the Transport of Dangerous Goods;

Implement guidance for the prevention and consequence

minimization of catastrophic releases of hazardous materials, which

may result in toxic, fire, explosion, or other hazards during

transportation.

Prepare a Hazardous Material Transportation Plan for transport

hazardous materials;

Information on the hazards and control measures at the time of

emergency is vital for minimizing the effect of such accidents hence it

shall be available with transporter. This module is intended to

provide the first hand knowledge about the hazard information

system.

Following information keeps ready with driver;

Hazardous information systems

U.N. Classification for hazard and substance identification

HAZCHEM

Responsibilities of consignor

Responsibilities of the transporter or owner of goods carriage;

Details with driver for report to police station about accident;

Correct extinguishing techniques for different type of fires

Knowledge about initial isolation and proactive action distance.

7.11 SAFE HANDLING PROCEDURE FOR KEY HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

(a) Precautions for Loading, Unloading, Transport and Storage of

Methanol

Methanol requires to two specific attentions in order to avoid accidental

release and ignition of methanol. Hazards associated with loading,

unloading, transportation, and tank storage of methanol is essentially

the same regardless of intended use. The severity of the hazards varies

depending on circumstances and ambient conditions. For example,

accidental release of methanol from pressurized piping causes



immediate liquid flashing and vapor generation. Accidental release of

methanol from a gravity transfer system results in liquid pooling and

substantially less vapor generation. Combustion and corrosion hazards

are always present to a greater or lesser extent when handling

methanol.

Best Practice

Best practice for loading, unloading, transporting, and storing methanol

is determined by inherent hazards of methanol, and by circumstances

associated with handling, and by considerations accompanies potential

accidental release. In order to prevent fire, practices for loading,

unloading, transporting, and storing methanol should consider taking

the following precautions:

Avoid accumulation and subsequent discharge of static electricity within

low methanol concentration blends which may result from turbulence:

Control flow rate in and out of containers to minimize turbulence and

avoid accumulation of static electricity within the flowing liquid;

Discharge through a liquid seal dip leg pipe rather by free-falling

through air to prevent air entrainment, absorption of moisture, and

accumulation of static electricity in the falling liquid;, Bond and ground

tanks, vessels, containers, and associated piping.

Avoid switch loading with gasoline, diesel, and other petroleum products

that have bulk electrical conductivities less than 50 picosiemens per

meter.

Isolate liquid and vapors from recognizable ignition sources (electrically-

caused sparking, electrically-generated hot spots, welding, brazing,

grinding, oxy-acetylene cutting, air-arc gouging, internal combustion

engines, space heaters, etc.) to a radial distance of 50 feet.

Prevent contact with air (oxygen) and consider using a combination of

gravity and pressure transfer using nitrogen rather than pump transfer.

Cordon the area surrounding transfer to a radial distance of 50 feet and

use caution tape and signage indicating presence of a flammable

hazard.



Seal drains and sewers to a distance of 50 feet or more as appropriate.

Methanol spills may create flammable mixtures of vapor in air as they

run down hill and pool.

Use appropriate personal protection equipment.

(b) Treatment of workers affected by accidental spillage of

methanol/phenol

Methanol:

Eyes: Immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15

minutes, occasionally lifting the upper and lower eyelids. Get medical

aid immediately.

Skin: Immediately flush skin with plenty of soap and water for at least

15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and shoes. Get

medical aid if irritation develops or persists. Wash clothing before

reuse.

Ingestion: If victim is conscious and alert, give 2-4 cupfuls of milk or

water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Get

medical aid immediately. Induce vomiting by giving one teaspoon of

Syrup of Ipecac.

Inhalation: Get medical aid immediately. Remove from exposure to

fresh air immediately. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Do NOT use

mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. If breathing has ceased apply artificial

respiration using oxygen and a suitable mechanical device such as a bag

and a mask.

Phenol:

Eye Contact: Check for and remove any contact lenses. In case of

contact, immediately flush eyes with plenty of water for at least 15

minutes. Cold water may be used. Get medical attention immediately.

Skin Contact: In case of contact, immediately flush skin with plenty of

water for at least 15 minutes while removing contaminated clothing and

shoes. Cover the irritated skin with an emollient. Cold water may be

used. Wash clothing before reuse. Thoroughly clean shoes before reuse.

Get medical attention immediately. Wash with a disinfectant soap and



cover the contaminated skin with an anti-bacterial cream. Seek

immediate medical attention.

Inhalation: If inhaled, remove to fresh air. If not breathing, give

artificial respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Get medical

attention immediately.

Evacuate the victim to a safe area as soon as possible. Loosen tight

clothing such as a collar, tie, belt or waistband. If breathing is difficult,

administer oxygen. If the victim is not breathing, perform mouth-to-

mouth resuscitation. WARNING: It may be hazardous to the person

providing aid to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation when the inhaled

material is toxic, infectious or corrosive. Seek immediate medical

attention.

7.12 Onsite and offsite emergency plan during chemical disaster

On-site Emergency: If an accident/incident takes place in a factory, its

effects is confined to the factory premises, involving only the persons

working in the factory and the property inside the factory it is called as

On-site Emergency.

Off-site Emergency: If the accident is such that its affects inside the

factory are uncontrollable and it may spread outside the factory

premises, it is called as Off-site Emergency.

The main objectives of an emergency plan are-

To control and contain the incident/accident and if possible,

eliminate it; and

To minimize the effects of the incident on persons, property and

environment.

Each factory or industrial unit should prepare an emergency plan

incorporating details of action to be taken in case of any major

accident/disaster occurring inside the factory. The plan should cover all

types of major accident/occurrences and identify the risk involved in the

plant. Mock drills on the plant should be carried out periodically to make

the plan fool proof and persons are made fully prepared to fight against

any incident in the plant.



B) SOCIAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT:

No any negative Social Impact envisaged from the proposed project

activities. In fact Positive Social impact was prevail during the study of

Sociological data because, necessity for unskilled and skilled person will

increase for proposed activities and unit will accord opportunity first

prior to the local people.

There will be no R & R due to proposed activities.

C) PUBLIC CONSULTATION:

The public hearing was held on 09.02.2015 on the basis of the draft

EIA/EMP incorporating the Terms of References. Report is finalized after

incorporating the comments and suggestions by the public during pubic

consultation is given below. Final EIA/EMP will be submitted to MoEF for

Environmental Clearance.

Table No. 7.2 Points raised during Pubic Hearing

Points raised during public hearing and its compliances/ response from

project proponent/consultant.

Sr.

No.

Name and

address

Issue raised Reply from Project

Proponent

1 Shri Durlabhajibhai

Jivrajbhai Vill: Lalpar,

Ta: & Dist: Morbi

Which steps will be

taken by industry to control Air Pollution?

The main source of Air

Pollution is from Boiler (Thermic Fluid Heater).

Lignite/ Coal or Agro briquette will be used as a fuel. Mainly Particulate

matter will be emitted from Chimney. Cyclone

Separator and bag filter will be installed as air pollution

control device to control particulate matter.

2 Shri Jayantibhai Govindbhai Aghara (Deputy Sarpanch

shri), Vill: Bhadiyad

Ta: & Dist: Morbi

Which steps will be taken by industry to control water

Pollution?

There is no use of water in process of resin manufacturing. Wastewater

will generate from condensation and cooling

bleed off. After primary treatment, it will be evaporated in evaporator.

So, there will be no discharge of industrial

waste water.

3 Shri Dhanjibhai

Jerambhai Janva, Vill: Lilapar

Which activities will

be carried out by Industry for social

Unit has 22.5 lacs budget

allocated for social up-liftment. This amount will



Ta: & Dist: Morbi up-liftment? be used mainly for education, Health and Drinking water. Apart from

this, unit will use this amount as per the advice of

local authority.

4 Shri Manojbhai

Patel, Vill: Bhadiyad Ta: & Dist: Morbi

What Steps will be

taken for safety of workers?

Personal Protective

Equipment (PPE) like helmet, gumboot, gloves and safety goggles shall be

provided to workers and dedicated person will be

take care for use of PPE.

5 Shri Divyesh

Vinubai Jajar, Vill: Lalpar Ta: & Dist: Morbi

How many

employments will be provided by this unit?

Additional 20-25 workers

will be employed for proposed plant of resin and first priority will be given to

local people.



Chapter-8

Project Benefits

8.1 INTRODUCTION

Project benefit focus on those points which will become beneficial to the

surrounding area or community in terms of infrastructural development,

Social development, employment and other tangible benefits due to

project. Proposed project has a potential for employment of skilled,

semi-skilled and unskilled employees during construction phase as well

as operational phase.

8.2 IMPROVEMENTS IN THE PHYSICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

INCLUDING TECHNICAL FACILITY ASPECTS:

Physical infrastructure includes infrastructural & technological facilities

of the project, necessary for the operation. Unit is already existence for

manufacturing of particle board and now proposes to start up captive

resin manufacturing activities in the same plant premises. It has well

developed physical infrastructural facilities for particle board

manufacturing; however, due to the proposed activities, minor

construction work and commissioning will be done. Thus, following

infrastructural facilities will be developed due to proposed activities:

Improvement in local amenities facilities

Improvement in road link facilities as transportation through truck

and other vehicles will increased due to expansion of project

Improvement in local civilization

Increase income of local population

Increase requirement of man power

8.3 IMPROVEMENT IN SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE:

Due to proposed project activity, social infrastructure will improve by

means of civilization, vocational training and basic amenities.

Civilization: Due to the project, employment and other infrastructural

facilities will boost up income of surrounding people and improve quality

of life. This will indirectly boost up the civilization of the surrounding

people.



Vocational Training: Moreover, unit will provide vocational training

opportunity to the surrounding people and greed for employment will

motivate the education activities that will lead the change in life style of

the surrounding and affected people hence social infrastructure will be

improved.

Basic Amenities: Better education facilities, proper healthcare, road

infrastructure and drinking water facilities are basic social amenities for

better living standard of any human being which will further increase

the above amenities directly/indirectly either by providing or by

improving the facilities in the area, which will help in uplifting the living

standards of local communities.

8.4 EMPLOYMENT POTENTIAL

Infrastructure will get improved and enhance the employment

opportunity for both skilled and unskilled person from nearby area.

Direct employment as well as indirect employment due to ancillary

services will be given to the local people. Therefore, the socio-economic

status of the local people will be improved. The details of employment

opportunity during Construction and Operation phase are discussed

underneath:

Increased employment opportunity at Construction phase:

In the construction phase, direct and indirect manpower will be

involved. Thus temporary and permanent employment will be generated

during construction phase. Unit will require around 8-10 workers during

the construction phase. Moreover, unit will provide first priority to local

workers for the employment.

Increased employment opportunity at Operation phase:

During the operation phase of project, total 22 nos. of skilled and

unskilled manpower will require for routine operation of the project.



Chapter-9

Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis

9.0 ENVIRONMENTAL COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

As per EIA Notification 2006, this Chapter of the ‘Environmental Cost

Benefit Analysis’ is applicable only if it is recommended at the Scoping

stage. However, as per the ToR points issued by MoEF, New Delhi vide

File No. J-11011/209/2012-IA II (I) & ToR Letter dated 1st February,

2013 and as per the minutes of meeting of 24th Reconstituted Expert

Appraisal Committee (Industry) held during 29th - 30th September,

2014, the Environmental Cost Benefit Analysis is not applicable and

hence has not been prepared.



Chapter-10

Environment Management Plan

10.1 INTRODUCTION

An Environment Management Plan (EMP) has been prepared to minimize

negative impacts and is formed on the basis of prevailing environmental

conditions and likely impacts of this project on various environmental

parameters. This plan will also facilitate monitoring of environmental

parameters.

An equally essential element of this process is to develop measures to

eliminate, offset or reduce impacts to acceptable levels during

implementation and operation of project. The integration of such

measures into project implementation and operation is supported by

clearly defining the environmental requirements within an Environment

Management Plan (EMP). EMP includes scheme for proper and scientific

treatment and disposal mechanism for air, liquid and solid hazardous

pollutant, apart from this, green belt development, safety aspects of the

workers; noise control, CSR activities etc. are also included in it.

From the previous chapter, it can be said that the proposed resin project

has significantly less pollution potential. For abatement of environmental

pollution, the unit would adopt several measures, which are summarized

in this chapter.

Rainbow Laminate Pvt. Ltd., Unit-II is already existence for

manufacturing of Particle Board and now proposed to start

manufacturing of captive resin in the same plant premises.

10.2 OBJECTIVE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

The objective of the Environmental Management Plan is summarized

hereunder,

To limit/reduce the degree, extent, magnitude or duration of

adverse impacts.

To treat all the pollutants i.e. liquid effluent, air emissions and

hazardous waste with adoption of adequate and efficient

technology.



To comply with all the norms and standards stipulated by Gujarat

Pollution Control Board/Central Pollution Control Board.

To create good working conditions.

To reduce any risk hazards and design the disaster management

plan.

Continuous development and search for innovative technologies for

a cleaner and better environment.

10.3 COMPONENTS OF EMP

EMP for the proposed project covers following aspects:

Description of mitigation measures which are proposed for proposed

operation phase only

Description of monitoring program

Institutional arrangements

Implementation schedule and reporting procedures

All above aspects and objectives are kept in the view and considering

the same EMP is prepared for two major fields,

10.3.1 Environmental Management systems

Unit is well aware of environmental requirements for planning and

implementation of the project and set up a department with trained

personnel headed under the qualified environmental manager. As

indicated in the impact and mitigation chapter of this report, the

environmental impact due to the proposed activity is very marginal

release of pollutants due to proposed activity.

10.3.2 Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS)

Synthetic Organic Chemical Industries prefer an integrated approach

and make environmental management a part of overall Environment,

Health and Safety (EHS) Management system. This model EHS system

suggests and addresses EMS issues such as:

- Management system expectation

- Management leadership, responsibilities and accountability

- Risk assessment and management

- Compliance and other requirements



- Personnel, training and contractor services

- Documentation and communications

- Facilities design and construction

- Operation, maintenance and management

- Community awareness and emergency response

- EHS performance monitoring and measurement

- Incident investigation reporting and analysis

- EHS management system audit

- Management review and audit

With this type of EHS management approach, proposed project would

be able to integrate the requirements of ISO-14001 into the overall

management system.

10.3.3 Environmental Management Cell

Unit proposed to appoint a separate cell set up and assigned

responsibilities to officers from various disciplines to co-ordinate the

activities concerned with management and implementation of

environment control measures. Basically, this department keep a close

watch on the performance of the pollution control equipments,

emissions from the sources and the quality of surrounding environment

in accordance with the monitoring programme either departmentally or

appointing external agency whenever necessary.

The cell will also include the safety cell for observing, inspecting and

regulating the safety measures inside the plant. The cell will be

responsible for maintaining records of all the data, documents and

information in line with the statutory requirements. The setup of the

Environmental Management Cell is shown in Figure-10.1.

10.4 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DURING CONSTRUCTION PHASE

Since the proposed project will be in the same plant premises, no major

excavation work will be carried out. Minor activities for the construction

and installation of new machineries/equipments will be done carried out.

Thus, impact will be temporary and negligible. Minor construction for

installation work shall generate noise and dust within working areas.

Therefore, measures will need to take to protect workers.



In order to mitigate the adverse environment impact due to the

construction phase, following measures will be taken:

Regular sprinkling of the water will be recommended along with the

construction activities.

Regular preventing maintenance of machinery and transportation of

vehicles during construction to reduce noise pollution.

Provision of silencer, to modulate the noise generated by the

machine, if required.

The domestic sewage generated during the construction activity will

be routed to soak pit followed by septic tank.

To protect the workers working in noisy area, personal protective

equipments like earmuffs / earplugs will be provided.

Tree plantation will be proposed periphery of plant premises and

along the roads.

10.5 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT DURING THE OPERATIONAL

PHASE

EMP proposed for implementation is detailed under the following heads:

Air Pollution Control

Wastewater Management

Solid/Hazardous Waste Management

Noise Management

Greenbelt Development

Occupational Safety and Health

Implementation of EMP and monitoring programme

10.5.1 Air Environment Management

A) Source of air pollution and control measures:

There is one source of flue gas emission i.e. stack attached to the Boiler

(Thermic Fluid Heater), where emission is due to the combustion of fuel.

Mix fuel i.e. Coal & lignite is use as a fuel. Unit has installed cyclone

separator on the stack attached to Boiler (Thermic Fluid Heater) as Air

Pollution Control System and proposed to install bag filter as additional

APCM. There will one process vent attach to hood in dryer section.



The probable pollutants are SPM, SO2 and NOx. Adequate stack height

will be provided to control & disperse the air pollutants within the

satisfactory levels. Thus, air pollution control system proposed by the

unit will be adequate to meet gaseous emission norms.

There will also be use of HSD for D.G. set, which will be operated only in

case of emergency & in case of power failure. At that time, flue gas

emission will also be well within gaseous emission norms and there is no

need of any air pollution control measures.

The unit has provided adequate stack monitoring facilities for the

periodic monitoring of the stack to verify the compliance of the

stipulated norms.

In order to minimize the air pollution, the unit proposes to create the

greenbelt in and around its premises considering the following

guidelines,

Green cover should be created at all the available open spaces.

To make green belt dense more trees are to be planted at all

patches where plantations already exists.

Strict surveillance is made to increase the survival rate of the

trees.

Plants with higher height, medium and low height should be

planted to ensure thick belt for attenuation of fugitive emission.

This activity demands expert advice and guidance.

B) Measures to control fugitive emissions

Fugitive emission of VOCs & Dust is likely to emit from proposed

activities. However it will be at acceptable level.


proposed unit:






in work area.




emission.

To reduce the pollutant emission during transportation, the unit

has adopted the practice of regular checkup and maintenance of


C) Methanol recovery system from drying section


Methanol and reduce VOCs load in work area. Unit will be provided hood

and condenser system to recover methanol and reuse in process.

10.5.2 Water Environment

Total water requirement will be 8.5 KL/day, mainly for utilities (i.e.

cooling makeup), domestic & greenbelt purpose. There will be no water

consumption in manufacturing process. Total water requirement is met

from the bore well; therefore, slight stress on ground water table will be

occurred due to proposed activities/project.

There will not be any industrial wastewater disposal outside the

premises as treated effluent from Primary Treatment Plant will be

evaporated in kettle type evaporator. Domestic effluent is generated

which is deposed into soak pit through septic tank.

Water Management

The unit will adopt the practice of maintaining the records for the

total water withdrawal and consumption at various resources.

Domestic effluent will be disposed off into soak pit.

No wastewater discharge outside the premises.

Rain water harvesting system would be implemented to recharge

ground water.

10.5.3 Hazardous/Solid Waste Management

The Waste Management plan includes:

- Classification of waste

- Collection, Storage, Transportation, disposal & sell to approved TSDF

site/appropriate recycler &/or reuse.

- Data Management and Reporting

- Personnel Training



- Waste Minimization

The source of solid/hazardous waste generation is ETP waste, used

lubricant oil &/spent oil, discarded containers/barrels/liners and waste

residue. The quantity of ETP sludge is estimated around 0.30 MT/month

used lubricant oil will 0.5 KL/year, discarded barrels will be 120

nos./annum and Liners will be 70 kg/month and waste residue will be

0.125 MT/month.

The unit will provide isolated storage area for hazardous waste storage

with roof cover and impervious floor. ETP waste generate from primary

treatment will be disposed to GPCB approved TSDF site and used

lubricant oil will be sold to registered recyclers whereas discarded

containers/barrels being used for packing of ETP sludge in case of

excess it will be sold to approved recycler or traders. Residue will be

sent to CHWIF for incineration.

Fly Ash Management & Disposal

Around 60 MT/month of ash is generated which will be sold to brick

manufacturer & hollow concrete brick manufacturer and also will be

supplied to the company for land leveling, conditioning and road

construction, etc.

10.5.4 Noise Control Technique

The main sources of noise generation will be from driving unit of plant &

machinery. Additional noise will be generated due to installation of new

machineries and equipments. However, these impacts will be very minor

and temporary in nature. The impact on the environment during the

operational phase will be long term but of insignificant.

However, to minimize the noise pollution the unit proposes the following

noise control measures,

Noise suppression measures such as enclosures, buffers and / or

protective measures should be provided, if required (wherever

noise level is more than 90 dB (A)).

Employees should be provided with ear protection measures like

earplugs or earmuffs. Earplug should be provided to all workers

where exposure is 85 dB (A) or more.



The transportation contractor shall be informed to avoid

unnecessary speeding of the vehicles inside the premises.

Extensive oiling, lubrication and preventive maintenance will be

carried out for the machineries and equipments to reduce noise

generation.

The selection of any new plant equipment will be made with

specification of low noise levels.

Areas with high noise levels will be identified and segregated

where possible and will include prominently displayed caution

boards.

The green belt area will be developed within industrial premises

and around the periphery to prevent the noise pollution in

surrounding area.

Monitoring of noise levels is essential to assess the efficacy of

maintenance schedules undertaken to reduce noise levels and noise

protection measures. A good quality of digital sound pressure level

meter is essential for this purpose.

10.6 GREENBELT DEVELOPMENT

Tree plantation is one of the effective remedial measures to control the

air pollution and noise pollution. It also causes aesthetics improvement

of the area as well as sustains and supports the biosphere. The unit

proposes to develop the green belt on 5375 m2 area.

The greenbelt developed by planting drought resistant trees suitable for

local climate. Moreover, avenue trees will be planted all along the roads

and local species are recommended to plant. The density of tree will be

1000 tree per acres i.e. 1 tree per 4 m2 to minimize the effect of air and

noise pollution and to improve overall environment. Trees that are

native of this area will be been chosen for plantation.

The plants are suitable for greenbelt development based on gaseous

exchange capacity of foliage which is ascertained by the following

characteristics:

- The plant should be fast growing.

- It should have thick canopy cover.



- It should be perennial and evergreen.

- It should have large leaf area index.

- It should be indigenous.

- It should be efficient in absorbing pollutants without significant

effects on plant growth.

The objectives of the industrial greenbelt are to improve the micro-

environment and create environmental awareness among the local

people. Selection of tree species for industrial areas is influenced by the

nature of industry. The objective should be to ensure a green cover

tolerating pollutant gases and solid particulates present in the

atmosphere. It is also advisable to select suitable tree species and adopt

simple techniques which require minimum investment and care.

Design of Green Belt

As far as possible, following guidelines will be considered in greenbelt

development.

The spacing between the trees will be maintained as per GPCB

guideline i.e. 1 tree/4 sqm.

Keep spaces so that the trees may grow vertically and slight

increase the effective height of the green belt.

Short trees (< 10 m height) will be planted in the first two rows

(towards plant side) of the green belt. Tall trees (> 10 m height)

will be planted in the outer three rows (away from plant side).

Tall trees in one line and short trees in one line will be planted

around the production blocks to control the emissions and to reduce

the noise.

Planting methodology

The plantation shall be done in pits. Pits of about 50 cm dia. shall be

dug in grid of 0.5 m x 0.5 m up to a depth of 0.3 m. The pit shall be

refilled with soil after the planting. The sampling of healthy, nursery

raised, seedlings in polythene containers shall be transported in

baskets. Planting shall be done after first monsoon showers.

The level of soil is about 10 cm above of ground level. The soil around

the plant shall be pressed to form a low through. About 25 gm chemical

fertilizers shall be added in ring of 25 cm radius around the plant.



Watering shall be continued after plantation if any dry spells follows.

Planted area shall be inspected and mortality rate ensured for each

species. The dead and drying plant shall be replaced by fresh seedlings.

Plantation Programme

Plantation of trees in and around the company are meant mainly to

reduce air pollution caused by factory emissions, to absorb sound, to

prevent soil erosion and to maintain aesthetic value for healthy living.

List of suggested species for greenbelt

We suggest following list of trees for the greenbelt development with

respect to this particular area. They are mostly deciduous and

evergreen tree types suitable to be grown in the area.

Family Name Botanical Name Common Name

Anacardiaceae Mangifera indica Mango

Anonaceae Polyalthia longifolia Asopalav

Annona squamosa Sitaphal

Caesalpiniaceae Cassia fistula Garmalo

Bauhinia racemosa Asitro

Tamarindus indica Amli

Delonix regia Gulmohar

Meliaceae Azadirachta indica Neem

Mimosaceae Acacia nilotica Desi baval

Moraceae Ficus benghalensis Banyan tree

Rutaceae Aegel marmelos Bili

Citrus aurantium Limbu

Sapotaceae Achras sapota Chickoo

Survival rate of trees and post plantation care

Considering the availability of water and general survey of surrounding

area, the survival rate is expected to be around 70%. Moreover, the

wire net guards will be provided to protect the saplings. The same will

be properly manure and watered so that it can grow well.

Protection of plantation site:

Protection from grazing will be done by erecting tree guards a

rounded planted sapling.



Though the tree suggested for plantation will require very less water,

however during the first year watering will be done twice in a day.

There after watering will be done twice in a week.

The manuring will be done when plantation take up. For this propose

cow dung will be dump in the pit. No other manuring will require for

proposed plantation. The cow dung is easily available in the study

area.

Damaged planted will be replaced with new plants.

10.7 RESOURCE CONSERVATION/ WASTE MINIMIZATION,

RECYCLING, REUSE AND CLEANER PRODUCTION OPTIONS

The unit shall also implement the concept of waste minimization

including:

Liquid raw material will be charged by pumping and closed loops ad

dosing by metering to avoid fugitive emissions.

Mechanical seals will be provided to the process vessels having

agitator for reduction of fugitive emissions and leakages.

Storage for ram material and finished products will be fitted with

appropriate control devices to avoid possible leakages.

Good House Keeping: Proper house keeping practices makes the

system easier and less costly.

Rain water harvesting system shall be adopted to reduce the fresh

water requirement.

Cleaner production technology shall be adopted for the resource

conservation and pollution control.

Reuse/ Recycle mechanisms for generated waste by selling to

appropriate users to implement Conservation strategy.

10.8 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY

Health hazards associated with occupation are called occupational

hazard. Unit will maintain occupational safety & health of the employees

with well-defined procedures, as per ISO-14001 and OSHA-18001.

Following check-ups shall be carried out regularly to avoid occupational

hazards:



Pre-medical check-up of the employees at the time of employment

in unit.

Provision of periodic medical check up for all the employees.

To provide necessary first aid facilities, the first aid training shall

also be given to the employees.

The first aid training shall also be given to the employees.

Monitoring of occupational hazards like noise, ventilation shall be

carried out at frequent intervals.

Appointing the medical officer for the regular medical examination

and treatment of the employee.

The following precautions shall be taken to avoid foreseeable accident

like spillage, fire and explosion hazards and to minimize the effect of

any such accident and to combat the emergency at site level in case of

emergency.

Various emergency spots in plant area will be identified and kept

in sharp and alert watch.

Protective equipments will be regularly checked and will be kept

easily accessible and easily workable during emergency.

Safety installations like available quantity of running water will be

regularly watched.

Fire bucket and hose reels will be provided to withstand the fire or

explosion conditions.

Various types of fire extinguishers such as (Foam type, water CO2

type, CO2 type) will be providing inside the factory premises.

10.8.1 Possibility of occupational health hazard & its control

An occupational hazard is a thing or situation with the potential to harm

a worker. Occupational hazards can be divided into two categories:

safety hazards that cause accidents that physically injure workers, and

health hazards which result in the development of disease. Hazards can

be rated according to the severity of the harm they cause - a significant

hazard being one with the potential to cause a critical injury or death.



Chemical agents: There are possibility to generate vapours of solvents

and dust. We will take care to reduce it at optimum minimum level and

advices to workers to use PPE who work in such identify area.

Noise: Noise is considered as any unwanted sound that may adversely

affect the health and well-being of individuals or populations. Aspects of

noise hazards include total energy of the sound, frequency distribution,

duration of exposure and impulsive noise. Noise might result in acute

effects like communication problems, decreased concentration,

sleepiness and as a consequence interference with job performance.

Exposure to high levels of noise (usually above 85 dB (A)) over a

significant period of time may cause both temporary and chronic

hearing loss. Permanent hearing loss is the most common occupational

disease in compensation claims.

Occupational surveillance involves active programmes to anticipate,

observe, measure, evaluate and control exposures to potential health

hazards in the workplace. Depending upon the occupational

environment and problem, two surveillance methods can be employed:

Medical and Environmental.

1. Medical surveillance is used to detect the presence or absence of

adverse health effects for an individual from occupational exposure to

contaminants, by performing medical examinations and appropriate

tests.

2. Environmental surveillance is used to document potential

exposure to contaminants for a group of employees, by measuring

the concentration of contaminants in the air, in bulk samples of

materials, and on surfaces.

Medical surveillance is performed because diseases can be caused or

exacerbated by exposure to hazardous substances. So periodic medical

check-up will be carried out.

10.8.2 Preventive Measures

The methods of protecting the work force from exposure to toxic

agents in the workplace:

Enclosures or special ventilator control of processes;



Good general ventilation - particularly important if the solvent is

used in a confined space;

Personal protection - Protective clothing should be worn, including

gloves. Suitable respiratory protection is necessary like Panorama

gas mask with cartridge suitable for the chemicals we will be

handling, Breathing air apparatus and Air hood with instrument air

connection.

Keep Emergency alarm systems in confined area.

Emergency preparedness plan.

10.9 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAMME

Rainbow Laminate Pvt. Ltd. will employ well qualified and experienced

safety Manager and make arrangement for part time doctor for regular

checking of health of the employees. Also, plans to become member of

any local hospital for emergency need. Annual health check for

employees will be carried out and record will be maintained. Regular

training to plant personnel in safety fire fighting and first aid will be

provided.

Unit will maintain a healthy work environment. This will be accomplished

through the identification evaluation and control of workplace

environmental factors which may cause sickness, impaired health or

significant discomfort and inefficiency among workers. Environmental

factors such as noise, physical hazards toxicity/ chemical hazard and

ergonomic hazards will be monitored on a periodic basis to assist in

maintaining a healthy work environment. Workers exposed to noise and

toxic materials will be evaluated against applicable recognised exposure

levels in the Factories Act. Hearing protection aid will be provided to

workers who work in the high noise areas, during construction of the

proposed facilities and also to those who will continue through the life of

the facility.

(A) Exposure of workers with major chemicals

Mainly methanol, formaldehyde, phenol etc. are major chemicals where

workers are directly exposed. All workers are directly or indirectly

comes with above chemicals are aware about the hazardousness of such



chemicals and all have provide personnel protective equipments and

also provide appropriate training for use it.

(B) List of chemicals, their threshold limit and measures

Unit are using methanol, formaldehyde etc. chemicals where workers

are directly or indirectly exposed in work area. Details of hazardous

chemicals characteristics are summarized in Chapter-7 of RA report.

Unit will handle above chemicals with proper handling process

suggested in MSDS.

Table 10.1 List of chemicals, their threshold limit and measures

Sr.

No.

Name of Haz.

Chemicals

Threshold

limit (TWA)

Mitigation measures

1. Methanol 200 ppm Close transfer system from

storage to reaction vessels.

Condenser system will be

provided at air vent of

storage tank.

2. Formaldehyde 0.3 ppm

(C) Details of Pre-placement and periodical medical monitoring of

workers

Pre-employment Medical Examinations

There are two main purposes of pre-employment medical examinations:

1. To provide base-line health data against which subsequent

changes after employment can be evaluated

This is important for assessment of the effectiveness of preventive

measures at work. For example, where the hearing threshold of a

worker, which is normal before employment in a noisy occupation, is

found to have increased after employment, this possibly indicates noise-

induced hearing loss and a review of the hearing protection measures

would be required. On the other hand, if the pre-employment hearing

threshold of the workers has not been assessed, it would be difficult to

ascertain whether the worker’s high hearing threshold after employment

is due to excessive noise exposure at work or to his own hearing

problem before employment.



Pre-employment health data is also important in substantiating or

negating employees’ compensation claims since it provides evidence of

the health status of claimants before employment.

2. To ensure medical fitness for work

Pre-employment medical examinations identify those persons who are

medically unfit for employment in particular occupations. Persons with

certain underlying medical conditions are particularly vulnerable to the

effects of certain health hazards and are not suitable for employment in

particular occupations. Persons with certain underlying medical

conditions are particularly vulnerable to the effects of certain health

hazards and are not suitable for employment in work with such

exposures. For example, workers with thalassemia (a genetic disease of

the blood) should not be engaged in work involving lead exposure which

may aggravate the anaemia. Workers may fail to meet the specific

health requirements for particular job so that they cannot undertake the

jobs safely without risks to themselves or others.

Periodic Medical Examinations

Periodic medical examinations aim to detect susceptible workers for

whom corrective actions are required before they develop overt

occupational diseases. The frequency of periodic medical examinations

depends on the nature of the occupational hazards. For most hazardous

exposures, however, these examinations are conducted annually.

Requirements of Medical Examination: The requirements of medical

examinations depend on the nature of the hazardous exposures of

workers. In general, the doctor will take a detailed occupational and

medical history, conduct a physical examination and prescribe a range

of ancillary laboratory and/or radiological investigations such as urine

test, blood test, X-ray, lung function test and audiometric test.

Liver Function Test (LFT)

Clinical examination and Pre-placement medical examination carried out

in every 12 months. Liver function tests including serum bilirubin,

alkaline phosphatase estimations every 12 months are required.



Occupational Health and First aid measures

Unit is using numbers of chemicals/solvents, which if handled in safe

ways with all precautions (as detailed in respective MSDS) will not cause

harm to employees. However, in rare case of exposures, immediate

action is to be taken to save life and reduce the extent of damage. Unit

has first aid facilities and calling base ambulance facilities as and when

required. Industry will appoint part time doctor for periodically health

check-up. Instructions for immediate actions to exposures to some of

the chemicals will be given to employees.

Mitigation Measures:

Entire materials will be transfer either pneumatically or closed manner

and charging the raw materials in reactor with deep charges so that

chances of un-reacted materials are minimized.

Engineering controls

Engineering controls are the preferred method of controlling exposure to

workplace hazards. They can be placed in three categories:

Substitution includes the use of a less hazardous material, a change in

the process equipment used, or a change in the process itself. Care

must be taken to ensure that the substitution actually does result in less

hazardous conditions.

Isolation is a method of limiting exposure to those employees who are

working directly with the hazard, often by enclosing them within a

containment structure. While isolation will reduce the risk to those

outside the isolated area, it should be accompanied by appropriate

controls to ensure that those within are not faced with an increased

exposure to the hazard.

Ventilation is most important for the control of airborne hazards. It

involves the removal (from the workplace) of air that contains a

hazardous contaminant and its replacement with uncontaminated

outside air. There are two types: local exhaust and general dilution. A

properly designed local exhaust system can capture a contaminant

where it is generated and remove it before it is dispersed into the work

environment.



Unit has focus on above three areas to maintain work air quality in work

zone area.

10.9.1 Occupational Health and First aid measures

Unit will be used numbers of chemicals/solvents, which if handled in

safe ways with all precautions (as detailed in respective MSDS) will not

harm to employees. However, in rare case of exposures, immediate

action is to be taken to save life and reduce the extent of damage. Unit

will provide first aid facilities. Industry will appoint part time doctor for

periodically health check-up of workers. Instructions for immediate

actions to exposures to some of the chemicals will be given to

employees.

10.9.2 Hazard Communication and Chemical Safety

A hazardous chemical directory is being developed to maintain

information on the hazards associated with each chemical used. Copies

of Material Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous materials at the

existing/proposed facility will be kept at the unit and will be available for

employee review. Specific programs and procedures for the control of

health hazards associated with potentially harmful materials such as

Solvents will be followed. The hazard communication program will serve

as the basis for selection of personal protective equipment such as

gloves, goggles, face shields, etc. A select group of employees at the

proposed facilities will receive first aid training to provide an immediate

response and medical care for injuries.

Material handling areas should be clearly defined.

The workers should be made aware about the hazards

associated with manual material handling.

A written process safety information document should be

compiled for general use.

The document compilation should include an assessment of the

hazards presented including (i) Physical data (ii) Thermal data

(iii) Process and mechanical design.

Personnel engaged in handling of hazard activities should be

trained to respond in an unlikely event of emergencies.



The plant should check and ensure that all instruments provided

in the plant are in good condition and documented.

10.10 PROPOSAL OF SOCIO-ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES:

Socio-economic development activities refers to voluntary actions

undertaken by company/organization to either improve the living

conditions (economically, socially, and environmentally) of local

communities or to reduce the negative effects of the project. Socio-

economic development activities is a concept of organization whereby

organizations serve the interests of society by taking responsibility for

the impact of their activities on customers, employees, shareholders,

communities and the environment in all aspects of their operations.

Following areas are likely to be focused for CSR/Socio Economy

activities.

Women education and uplifment

Drinking Water Facility to villagers

Education

Health and Family Welfare

Irrigation Facilities

Sanitation and Public Health

Imparting Vocational Training

Women Empowerment

Setting up of skill development centers

Scholarships to meritorious students

Activities related to the preservation of the Environment and to

Sustainable Development

Rainbow Laminate Pvt. Ltd. has identified focused areas for community

development and implement developmental program.

The identified activities under CSR program are as follows:

Scholarships to meritorious students

Health and Family Welfare including support to primary health center

Supporting education through distribution of stationary, science kits,

etc.



Rural infrastructure development by construction of rainwater

harvesting ponds, check dams etc.

Following activity will be under taken as a part of CSR under

different heads:

Education

Awarding meritorious school students in SSC & HSC

Providing utensils to schools and anganwadi for Mid-Day Meal

preparation

Science Lab - Equipment & books in libraries for schools

Supports for sport & cultural competitions in schools

Health and family welfare

Malaria eradication camps (collection of blood sample & detection of

virus & free medicine distribution, Blood donation camp)

General Health Camp for men, women & kids

Support for Pulse Polio Immunization camp

Contribution towards primary Health Services depending on local

needs.

Preservation of the Environment and to Sustainable

Development

Water harvesting systems in nearby villages.

Landscaping and greenbelt development in and around of the project

site.

Provide sanitation facilities to villagers.

Unit has committed to spend about Rs. 22.5 Lakhs in the first five

years of the operation towards various rural up-liftman and community

development programs.

Table 10.2 Budget Expenditure for CSR and Community

Development Activities

Sr.

No.

Description Budgeted amount for

1st five year period (Rs. in Lakhs)

1. Education 5.3

2. Health and family welfare 3.5



3. Drinking water and sanitation

facilities

6.2

4. Water harvesting by pond and

water shed activities

7.5

Total 22.5

10.11 POST-PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

Post-project environmental monitoring suggested herewith should be as

per the following guideline. The highlights of the integrated

environmental monitoring plan are:

The stack monitoring facilities like ladder, platform and port-hole of

all the stacks maintained in good condition.

Regular monitoring of all gaseous emissions from stacks / vents and

all fugitive emissions in the process areas.

The performance of air pollution control equipment evaluated based

on these monitoring results.

Water consumption in the complex recorded daily.

Analysis of untreated and treated effluent, before discharge into

evaporation ponds carried out regularly.

Performance of effluent treatment plant units evaluated based on

these analysis results.

As far as possible, noise curbed at its source, with the help of

acoustic hoods and other such noise reducing equipment. Regular

noise level monitoring carried out.

Green belt properly maintained and new plantation programmes

undertaken frequently.

Continued environmental awareness programmes carried out within

the employees and also in the surrounding villages.

Rain water harvesting ponds will be developed within the industrial

premises and encouraged in the surrounding villages too. All possible

back–up and support provided to them.



10.12 ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT COST ESTIMATE

The management will spend about Rs. 9.0 Lakhs as recurring cost per

annum on the pollution control measure, green belt development and

other environment management. Recurring cost is estimated as below:

Table 10.3: Budget Allocation for Environment Management

(Proposed for every five years)

S.

No.

Description Recurring Cost

(Lakh/Annum)

1 Air pollution Control 2.0

2 Water pollution Control 0.7

3 Environment Monitoring and

Management

2.3

4 Occupational Health 1.0

5 Green Belt Development Plan 1.4

6 Haz. Waste management 1.3

7 Rain water harvesting system 0.3

Total 9.0

10.13 ENVIRONMENT POLICY

Rainbow Laminate has is an existing Particle Board manufacturing unit

and now proposed to set up a resin manufacturing activities and there will

be an Environment Policy approved by the management. Following draft

Environmental policy will be adopted by the unit and same will be

approved by Board of Director after before implementation of the project.

We are committed to providing a quality service in a manner that ensures

a safe and healthy workplace for our employees and minimizes our

potential impact on the environment. We will operate in compliance with

all relevant environmental legislation and we will strive to use pollution

prevention and environmental best practices in all we do.

We will:

Integrate the consideration of environmental concerns and

impacts into all of our decision making and activities.



Promote environmental awareness among our employees and

encourage them to work in an environmentally responsible

manner.

Training, educate and inform our employees about environmental

issues that may affect their work.

Promote efficient use of materials and resources throughout our

facility including water, electricity, raw materials and other

resources, particularly those that are non-renewable.

Avoid unnecessary use of hazardous materials and products, seek

substitutions when feasible, and take all reasonable steps to

protect human health and the environment when such materials

must be used, stored and disposed of.

Where required by legislation or where significant health, safety or

environmental hazards exist, develop and maintain appropriate

emergency and spill response programmes.

Communicate our environmental commitment to clients,

customers and the public and encourage them to support it.

Strive to continually improve our environmental performance and

minimize the social impact and damage of activities by periodically

reviewing our environmental policy in light of our current and

planned future activities.

If any violation in environmental norms, unit will voluntarily close

the plant till reestablish of EMS.

Company will adopt reporting systems of non-

compliance/violations of environmental norms.

10.14 REPORTING SYSTEM OF NON COMPLIANCES/VIOLATIONS OF

ENVIRONMENTAL NORMS

Company will develop reporting systems of non-compliances/

violations of environmental norms to the Board of Directors. The

mechanism is summarized below:

1. Identify deviation/ non-compliance/ violation of environmental

norms as lay down in Consent to operate and letter of



Environmental clearance. Record to communication/complain

received from plausible stake holder.

2. The EHS manager will identify deviation/non-compliance/ violation

from failure to comply with statutory requirements.

3. Respond from EHS manager within reasonable time limit to concern

authorities with c/c mark to Technical Director.

4. Technical Director will take it in action and give necessary guideline

to comply this deviation/ non-compliance/ violation of

environmental norms. Parallel arrange budget for necessary action

to comply the condition.

5. Director will put to the meeting of Board of Direction to

communication received from the EHS manager and brief about the

action taken for compliance of non-compliance condition.

6. Board discussion, Decision and Action

The Chairperson/Board of Director will review the information

available and take a decision depending on the seriousness of

the violation.

The decision will be taken to ensure the compliance of non-

compliance/ violation of environmental norms and it’s

safeguarded. The decision will be taken by consensus and if no

consensus is arrived at, voting will be conducted.

Enlist measures that would undertake to ensure that deviations/

noncompliance /violations of Environmental norms and take care

not to occur same violation in future.



Table: 10.4 Environment Monitoring along with Frequency details

Nature of

Analysis


with its analyzer

Parameters

Wastewater

analysis

Monthly by external agency pH, TDS, SS, Oil &

Grease, etc.

Stack Monitoring of

each stack

Monthly by external agency PM, SO2, NOX

Ambient Air Quality

Monitoring

Monthly for 24 hours or as

per the statutory conditions

by external agency


Noise level Monthly as per the statutory


agency


(TFH), Nr. D. G. Set,

Process area etc.

Work zone fugitive

monitoring

Monthly by external agency Dust, VOC

Health check-up of

workers


guideline

All workers



Figure 10.1

EHS Management

Technical Director

Supervisors/operator

EHS Manager

ETP Chemist

Environmental

Chemist



Chapter-11

Summary & Conclusion

11.1 BACKGROUND

Since India is a developing country and industries have always played

major role in the economic development of the country. Gujarat is one of

the well-developed industrialized state, has a significant contribution in

industrial as well as economic growth of the country.

M/s. Rainbow Laminate Pvt. Ltd. (Unit-II), is an existing particle Board

manufacturing unit situated at Survey No. 160/p1/p2/p3, Village: Lalpar,

Taluka: Morbi, Dist: Rajkot. Unit now proposes to start Captive Resin

[(Urea formaldehyde Resin (600 MT/month), Phenol Formaldehyde Resin

(300 MT/month) and Melamine Formaldehyde Resin (100 MT/month)]

manufacturing unit in the same plant premises.

Total plot area of the unit is 16289 m2.

11.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Location of Project

Details of the project site are as given in following table:

Particulars Details

Plot no./Block no. 160/p1/p2/p3

Village Lalpar

Taluka Morbi

District Rajkot

State Gujarat

Coordinates

Latitude 22048’27’’ N

Longitude 70053’13’’ E

Nearest Railway Station @Morbi (5.0 km)

Nearest Airport @Rajkot (52 km)

Nearest Town Morbi (5.0 km)

Nearest city Rajkot (55 km)



Site Details

The project is already in existence for manufacturing of Particle Board. The

land in and around the plant site is plain. It is very well familiar with the

surrounding environment; therefore, it becomes easy for the unit to

expand the project in the same premises.

The other supporting features are briefly summarized hereunder,






Nearest town Morbi and city Rajkot are 5 km and 55 km away from

the project site which is very well connected with other parts of the

country by road & rail;


Easy availability of manpower;

No national park or wildlife Habitats falls within 10 km radial

distance from project site.

The location of project is best suited to start the proposed activities. So no

alternative for site is analyzed.

11.3 PRODUCTION CAPACITIES

Production details are as under:

Detail of the products


Existing Product


Proposed Products




Resin

100 MT/Month



Investment of the project

Cost of the project is estimated around Rs. 4.5 crores. Out of which,

capital cost of EMS will be 0.5 crores and recurring cost is Rs. 9.0 Lakhs

per annum.

11.4 DESCRIPTION OF ENVIRONMENT

To predict the impact of the proposed activities on the surrounding

environment, the current baseline environmental status was studied by

collecting the data and carrying out monitoring for the period of April-

2013 to June-2013.

The environmental quality has been analyzed with respect to ambient air

quality, water quality, noise levels, soil characteristics, flora & fauna and

parameters concerning human interest. Based on the data, the relevant

impacts on various environmental components were also predicted by

using appropriate mathematical models as well as impact assessment

techniques. An appropriate environmental management plan was also

delineated to minimize the adverse impacts.

11.5 AIR ENVIRONMENT

The ambient air quality monitoring was carried out at six AAQM locations,

to assess existing sub regional air quality status during the period of

April-2013 to June-2013.

Respirable dust sampler & Fine Particulate Sampler along with the

analytical methods prescribed by CPCB were used for carrying out air

quality monitoring. At all these sampling locations; PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx,

and VOCs were monitored to enable the comparison with ambient air

quality standards prescribed by the Central Pollution Control Board.

The data on concentrations of various pollutants were processed for

different statistical parameters like arithmetic mean, standard deviation,

minimum and maximum concentration and various percentile values.

Particulate Matter (PM10)


locations varied between 62.4-70.5 g/m3 and 66.7-74.1 g/m3, which are

well within the stipulated standard of CPCB, 100 g/m3.



Particulate Matter (PM2.5)


locations varied between 31.9-41.1 g/m3 and 33.7-46.2 g/m3, which are

well within the stipulated standard of CPCB, 60 g/m3.

Sulphur Dioxide (SO2)

An average and 98th percentile value of 24-hourly SO2 value of arithmetic

mean at all the locations ranged between 15.6-19.9 g/m3 and 16.9-23.5

g/m3 respectively, which are well within the stipulated standards of 80

g/m3.

Oxides of Nitrogen (NOx)

An average and 98th percentile value of 24 hourly NOx value of arithmetic

mean at all the locations ranged between 17.3-23.3 g/m3 and 19.1-28.1

g/m3 respectively, which are much lower than the standards i.e. 80

g/m3, stipulated by CPCB.

11.6 WATER ENVIRONMENT

Ground water quality (Primary data)

Color: All the samples were colorless meeting desirable norms.

pH: All the samples meet the desirable standards (pH ranges from 7.12 to

7.75).

Total Dissolved Solids (TDS): TDS in samples ranges from 1037 mg/L

(Lalpar) to 1229 mg/L (Lakdhirpur). All the samples meet the permissible

limit of 2000 mg/L, (If alternate sources of potable water are not

available).

Calcium: Calcium contents in the water ranges from 58 mg/L (Jambudiya

& Lalpar) to 64 mg/L (Plant site), all the samples meet the desirable limit

of 75 mg/L.

Magnesium: Magnesium content in the water ranges from 51 mg/L

(Jambudiya & Lalpar) to 57 mg/L (Bhadiyad). All the samples meet even

the permissible limit of 100 mg/L (if alternate source of potable water in

not available).

Sulphate: Sulphate content in the water ranges from 124 mg/L (Plant

site) to 142 mg/L (Lakdhirpur). All the samples meet the desirable limit of

200 mg/L for drinking water.



Fluoride: Fluoride content in the water ranges from 0.87 mg/L (Plant site)

to 0.98 mg/L (Lalpar). All the samples meet the desirable limit (1.0 mg/L).

Total Alkalinity: Total alkalinity in the water samples ranges from 177

mg/L (Bhadiyad & Ghuntu) to 204 mg/L (Plant site). All the samples are

within the permissible limit of drinking water (600 mg/L) (if alternate

source of portable water is not available).

Other Parameters: Potassium (ranges from 51 mg/L to 66 mg/L),

Sodium (ranges from 234 mg/L to 280 mg/L) and Chloride (ranges from

451 mg/L to 518 mg/L).

Heavy metals like copper, lead, chromium and zinc are found below

detectable limit in all samples.

Conclusions: Ground water samples from villages meet the permissible

limit set by the authority (BIS).

11.7 NOISE ENVIRONMENT

The Leq values of noise levels during day-time varied from 45.3 dB(A) to

66.4 dB(A). Highest Leq daytime value was recorded at National Highway

8A. However it is less than the prescribed limit for the Industrial area (75

dB(A)). The Leq values of noise levels during night time varied from 36.7

dB(A) to 58.1 dB(A). Highest Leq value during night-time was also

recorded at National Highway 8A, which is less than prescribed limit for

the Industrial area i.e. 70 dB (A).

11.8 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES

Air Environment

Air pollution is divided into point source and fugitive emission. Only one

source of flue gas emission i.e. stack attached to the boiler (Thermic Fluid

Heater), where emission is due to the combustion of fuel. Mix fuel i.e. Coal

& lignite is use as a fuel. Unit has installed cyclone separator on the stack

attached to Boiler (Thermic Fluid Heater) as Air Pollution Control System

and proposed to install bag filter as additional APCM. Process emission will

be from the vent attached to hood in dryer section.

Emitted flue gas pollutants are SPM, SO2, NOx. Adequate stack height will

be provided for proper dispersion of gaseous emission.



Unit has proposed to install D.G. set (400 kVA), which will be used in case

of power failure/emergency only. HSD will be used as a fuel.

Air Quality Modelling and Predictions

It is predicted that highest 24–hourly incremental GLC value for SPM, SO2,

and NOx are 0.232 g/m3, 0.086 g/m3 and 0.058 g/m3 respectively. The

point of maximum concentration by unit would be 1.41 km from center of

industry in SE direction.

With this marginal contribution due to the proposal of the project, the

levels of PM10, SO2, NOx, will remain well below the 24 –hourly ambient

air quality standards for SO2 & NOx (80 g/m3), PM10 (100 g/m3), PM2.5

(60 g/m3) prescribed by CPCB.

Water Environment

Total water requirement will be 8.5 KL/day, mainly for utilities (i.e. cooling

makeup), domestic & greenbelt purpose. There will be no water

consumption in manufacturing process. Total water requirement will be

met from bore well.

Source of wastewater generation will be mainly from process (due to

inter-reaction of RM) and utilities i.e. cooling bleed off. Total wastewater

generation will be 4.8 KL/day, out of which 3.0 KL/day will be industrial

wastewater, which will be treated in primary treatment plant and

evaporated into own evaporator to achieve zero discharge. Sewage will be

of 1.8 KL/day and it will be disposed to soak pit followed by septic tank.

Thus, there will not be any major impact on the water environment due to

proposed project activities.

Hazardous Waste Management

The entire quantity of hazardous waste will be handled and disposed as

per Hazardous Waste (Management, Handling and Trans boundary

Movement) Rules'2008, amended time to time. Main source of hazardous

waste generation will be ETP sludge, used oil, discarded

containers/barrels/liners, Waste Residue.

ETP Sludge will be sent to TSDF site for final disposal, while residue will

send to CHWIF for incineration and used lubricant oil will be used within

premises as a lubricant/ sell to registered recycler. Whereas discarded



containers/ barrels/liners will use for packing of ETP sludge, in case of

excess, it will be sold to approved recyclers or traders.

Unit has provided isolated storage area for the storage of hazardous

waste. Thus, hazardous waste management system provided by the unit

will be adequate and there will not be any major impact on the

environment due to hazardous waste management.

Noise Control Measures

The main noise generating sources in the plant are TFH, material handling,

process plant, D.G. set, other machineries etc. However, the noise

transmitted outside the plant boundary will be low because most of the

noise generating equipments will be in closed structures provided with

acoustic enclosure. Greenbelt will be developed around the periphery of

the plant. Ear muff, ear plug will be provided to all workers working at

noisy area.

Green Belt Development

The unit proposes to develop greenbelt in area of 5375 m2 and it will be

33% of the total area. 11.9 ENVIRONMENT MONITORING PROGRAMME

The details of monitoring are as below:

Nature of

Analysis


with its analyzer

Parameters

Wastewater

analysis

Monthly by external

agency

pH, TDS, SS, Oil & Grease,

etc.

Stack Monitoring of

each stack

Monthly by external

agency

PM, SO2, NOX

Ambient Air Quality

Monitoring

Monthly for 24 hours or

as per the statutory


agency


Noise level Monthly as per the

statutory conditions by

external agency


(TFH), Nr. D.G. Set,

Process area etc.

Work zone fugitive

monitoring

Monthly by external

agency

Dust, VOC

Health check-up of

workers


guideline

All workers



11.10 Qualitative Risk Analysis Risk analysis and study have been carried out for identification of hazards,

selection of credible scenarios, Risk Mitigation measures etc. All the

hazardous chemicals will be stored and handled as per MSDS guidelines.

11.11 PROJECT BENEFITS

Proposed project will become beneficial to the surrounding area or

community in terms of infrastructural development, Social development,

employment and other tangible benefits.

The proposed project has a potential for employment of skilled, semi-

skilled and unskilled employees during construction phase as well as

operational phase.

11.12 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PLAN

Overall objective of EMP

Prevention: Measures aimed at impeding the occurrence of negative

environmental impacts and/or preventing such an occurrence having

harmful environmental impacts.

Preservation: Preventing any future actions that might adversely affect

an environmental resource or attribute.

Minimization: Limiting or reducing the degree, extent, magnitude, or

duration of adverse impacts.

EMP for proposed for the proposed project of Rainbow Laminate Pvt. Ltd.,

Unit-II covers following aspects:

Description of mitigation measures

Description of monitoring program

Institutional arrangements

Implementation schedule

11.13 CONCLUSION

Based on the study it is concluded that,

Entire quantity of wastewater will be sent to ETP having primary,

treatment units and finally evaporated. Hence unit achieve zero

discharge.

Sewage will be disposed through soak pit followed by septic tank.



Unit is using mix fuel of coal & lignite as a fuel. Multi cyclone is

provided as Air Pollution Control device to achieve norms. Unit has

also proposed to install bag filter as additional APCM.

There will one process vent attach to hood in dryer section.

To prevent Fugitive emission various step will be taken like regular

sprinkling of water and pucca road.

Adequate arrangement for handling and disposal of Hazardous solid

waste will be made.

Fire protection and safety measures will be provided to take care of

fire and explosion hazard.

Suggestions of qualitative risk analysis study will be followed to

minimize accidents and for safe operations.

Recommendations suggested in Environmental Management Plan

will be followed to minimize the impact of proposed project.

Overall, direct and indirect employment opportunities, improvement in

basic infrastructures by development of industry etc. will be observed with

negligible impact on environment.

It can be concluded that on positive implementation of mitigation

measures and environmental management plan during the construction

and operational phase, there will be negligible impact on the environment.



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Disclosure of Consultant engaged Introduction

The profile of the consultant is given below:

About San Envirotech Private Limited

San Envirotech Pvt. Ltd. is a leading multi-disciplinary testing laboratory in

Gujarat. SEPL provides testing services in the areas of environmental

assessment and analytical testing.

SAN ENVIROTECH PVT. LTD. started its work in 1990 to serve the

environment as a trustee of a next generation with a small infrastructure.

During last two decade, San has been taking care of client’s unique problems

and concerns in order to develop cost effective strategies to meet their

regulatory obligations. We focus on strategic planning and comprehensive

solutions to address both the short and long term needs of the clients.

Consequently we have developed long – term relationship with our clients to

provide them with the services necessary to meet their changing needs.

To protect and preserve the natural resources on earth for future generation,

it offers extensive consultancy services in the field of environment. With its

rich experience, multidisciplinary expertise and with the support of its state-of

the-art analytical equipment, the services offered by the division are vide

ranging and encompasses entire scope of environment management and

monitoring services. With its emphasis on quality services over the years, it

has evolved itself into a single reference point in India for comprehensive

environmental services.

The quality Policy

SAN Envirotech Pvt. Ltd. is functioning as leading environmental consultant

to fulfill the aim as to serve environment as a trustee of next generation with

small infrastructure.

We conduct analytical works pertaining to various Environmental

Parameters. We perform Effluent treatability studies also. To conduct the

analysis work, we follow National & International Quality Standard and update

our process regularly.



“Quality Assurance Team” always welcomes any suggestion and

feedback, to improve the Quality, Performance and Standards of the

services. These suggestion and feedback are considered for reviewing of the

services and complied immediately.

Major Milestones and Accreditation

1997-Auditors for schedule-II Industries approved by the committee of Hon.

High Court of Gujarat.

2007-Recognized laboratory under Environment Protection (EP) Act by

Government of India (GOI).

2011-Accredited by QCI/NABET, Govt. of India for EIA report preparation.

The list of persons involved in the preparation of present EIA/EMP report is

presented below:

Sr.

No.

Name Qualification Position Contribution Signature

1. Dr. Mahendra

Sadaria

Ph.D. Director Coordinator &

FAE for WP, AP,

HW & ISW

2. Dr. Khyati

Thacker

Ph.D. In-house

expert

Coordinator &

FAE for HW, EB,

AQ

3. Shobhana

Sadaria

MSW In-house

expert

FAE of SE

4. Diti Patel M.Sc.

(Env. Sci.)

In-house

expert

Associate

coordinator &

FAE for AP, WP &

associate FAE for

AQ, NV

5. Shreya Bhatt M.Sc. (Micro) In-house

expert

FAE for WP

6. Mr. Satish Borad B.E. (Civil) Empanelled

expert

FAE for LU

7. Mr. Hardik Patel M.Sc.

(Geology)

Empanelled

expert

FAE for HG &

GEO 8. Ashwin Sadaria B. Tech

(Agriculture

Engineering)

Empanelled

expert

Team member of

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NABET/EIA/327/IA14 The Director San Envirotech Pvt. Ltd. 424, Medicine Market, Opp. Shefali Centre, Paldi Cross Road, Paldi, Ahmeda bad-380007 (Kind Attention: Dr. Mahendra Sadaria)

May 12,2014

Dear Sir,

QCI - NABET Scheme for Accreditation of EIA Consultaht Omanization

. his is with reference to yquiapplication to QCI - NABET for ~ccreditation a* ElA Consultant Organization. t.'

We are pleased to inform you that based on Document & Office Assessments, the Accreditation Committee has recommended provisional accreditation of your organization as per the scope given in Annexure II and Ill. Also find attached'herewith the following:

a. Results of various aspects of assessment of your organization (Annexure I). b. Non-Conformances/Observations/Alerts issued after Initial Assessment (Annexure IV). c. Detailed Terms & Conditions of accreditation (Annexure V): d. Guidelines for addressing Non-Conformances/ Observations/ Alerts (Annexure VI). e. or mat to be followed for'mentioning the names of the experts involved in EIA reports prepared by . .

San Envirotech Pvt. Ltd. (Annexure VII).

~lease'confirm the correctness of spellings of the names of the e~~erts'mentioned in Annexure: Ill. Please also check the QCI website for the Minutes of the Accreditation Committee Meeting January 22 and February 13, 2014 for observations related to your application, for compliance. You are advised to visit QCI website t o check clarifications on the.Scheme issued from time to time for necessary actions at your '

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' The accreditation of your organization will be for a period of three years starting-December 21, 2013, the date of ofice assessment. The continuation of the accreditation will be confirmed based on surveillance assessment to be carried out after 18 months from the date of initial accreditation. Surveillance assessment will be conducted t o ensure compliance with NABET Scheme including . the . details mentioned ,

in your Quality ~ a n u a l and the terms & conditions mentioned in Annexure V. .

May we request you for your confirmation of acceptance of the terms and conditions attached. Compliance to above will enable us to issue you the requisite accreditation certificate.

We thank you for your esteemed support in making this Scheme successful and for your participation in this national cause.

Thanks and best regards, . .

Yours sincerely,

C m

(vip\n Sahni) C.E.O.

Institution of Engineers Build~ng, 2nd Floor, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi - 110 002, India Te!. : +W -11-2337 9321. 2337 8057 Fax . +91-11-2332 3415 e-mail : [email protected] Website : www.qcin.org

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