F. No. J-11011/556/2009- IA II (I)

Government of India

Ministry of Environment and Forests

(I.A. Division)

Paryavaran Bhawan

CGO Complex, Lodhi Road

New Delhi – 110 003

 

E-mail : pb.rastogi@nic.in

           Telefax : 011: 2436 7668                                                                                                                                                                                               Dated  9th December, 2009

To,                                                               

            M/s KIC Metaliks Ltd.

            Raturia, Durgapur

            District Burdwan–713215

            West Bengal.

 

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Subject : Expansion of Pig Iron Plant (1,09,000 TPA to 3,00,000 TPA) and Cement Grinding Unit (30,000 TPA to 1,00,000 TPA) and installation of Steel Melting Shop (EAF, LRF), Sinter Plant, Ferro Alloy Plant (Fe-Cr & Fe Mn) with Briquetting Plant alongwith Captive Power Plant at Raturia, Durgapur, District Burdwan, West Bengal by M/s KIC Metaliks Ltd. - TORs reg.

Ref.       :  Your letter no. KIC/ENV-01/2009-10 dated 2nd September, 2009.

 

Sir,               

Kindly refer your letter no. KIC/ENV-01/2009-10 dated 2nd September, 2009 alongwith project documents including Form-I, Pre-feasibility Report and draft ‘Terms of Reference’ as per the EIA Notification, 2006.  It is noted that proposal is for the expansion of Pig Iron Plant (1,09,000 TPA to 3,00,000 TPA) and Cement Grinding Unit (30,000 TPA to 1,00,000 TPA) and installation of Steel Melting Shop (EAF, LRF), Sinter Plant, Ferro Alloy Plant (Fe-Cr & Fe Mn) with Briquetting Plant alongwith Captive Power Plant at Raturia, Durgapur, District Burdwan, West Bengal by M/s KIC Metaliks Ltd. Following will be the facilities to be installed and products to be manufactured:

 

S.N.

Unit

Capacity

Product

Production (TPA)

Existing

1

MBF

1x215 m3

Pig Iron

1,09,000

2

Slag Cement

100 TPD

PSC

30,000

Proposed

1

MBF modernization

1x215 m3

Hot metal in SMS

Hot metal in Spun pipe plant

1,85,000

25,000

2

Steel Melting shop

1x150T EAF

1x50 T LF

1x50 T VD

CCM

Alloy Steel Billets

3,00,000

3

SAF-Fe-Mn

1x9 MVA

Fe-Mn/Si-Mn

15,000

4

SAF-Fe-Cr

1x9 MVA

Fe-Cr

15,000

5

Sinter

1x25 m2

Sinter

4,20,000

6

BF gas based CPP

5 MW

Power

5 MW

7

Slag Cement

300 TPD

Cement (PSC)

1,00,000

8

Spun pipe

24,000 TPA

Spun pipe

24,000

 

Saleable products after the proposed expansion will be as given below:

 

S.N

Products

Capacity (TPA)

1

Alloy Steel Billets

3,00,000

2

Cement (PSC)

1,00,000

3

Spun pipe

24,000

4

Ferro Alloys

25,000

 

            Draft Terms of Reference (TOR) have been discussed and finalized during the 5th Expert Appraisal Committee (Industry) meeting scheduled for 24th–25th November, 2009 for preparation of EIA/EMP.    Following are the ‘TORs’:

 

1.      A site location map on Indian map of 1:10, 00,000 scale followed by 1:50,000/1:25,000 scale on an A3/A2 sheet with at least next 10 Kms of terrains i.e. circle of 10 kms and further 10 kms on A3/A2 sheets with proper longitude/latitude/heights with min. 100/200 m. contours should be included. 3-D view i.e. DEM (Digital Elevation Model) for the area in 10 km radius from the proposal site.

2.      Present land use should be prepared based on satellite imagery. High-resolution satellite image data having 1m-5m spatial resolution like quickbird, Ikonos, IRS P-6 pan sharpened etc. for the 10 Km radius area from proposed site. The same should be used for land used/land-cover mapping of the area.

3.      Location of national parks / wildlife sanctuary / reserve forests within 10 km. radius should specifically be mentioned. A map showing landuse/landcover, reserved forests, wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, tiger reserve etc in 10 km of the project site.

4.      Project site layout plan showing raw materials, fly ash and other storage plans, bore well or water storage, aquifers (within 1 km.) dumping, waste disposal, green areas, water bodies, rivers/drainage passing through the project site should be included.

5.      Details and classification of total land (identified and acquired) should be included.

6.      Proposal should be submitted to the Ministry for environment clearance only after acquiring total land. Necessary documents indicating acquisition of land viz. lease deed, allotment letter should be included.

7.      Rehabilitation & Resettlement (R & R) should be as per policy of the State Govt. and a detailed action plan should be included.

8.      Permission and approval for the use of forest land and recommendations of the State Forest Department regarding impact of proposed expansion on the surrounding reserve forests, if applicable, should be included.

9.      A list of industries containing name and type in 25 km radius should be incorporated.

10.  Residential colony should be located in upwind direction.

11.  List of raw material required and source alongwith mode of transportation should be included. All the trucks for raw material and finished product transportation must be “Environmentally Compliant”.

12.  Petrological and Chemical analysis and other chemical properties of raw materials used (with GPS location of source of raw material) i.e. ores, minerals, rock, soil, coal, iron, dolomite quartz etc. using high definition and precision instruments mentioning their detection range and methodology such Digital Analyzers, AAS with Graphite furnace, ICPMS, MICRO-WDXRF, EPMA, XRD, Nano studies or at least as per I30-10500 and WHO norms. These analysis should include trace element and metal studies like Cr (vi) Ni, Fe, As, Pb, Zn, Hg, Se, S etc.  Presence of radioactive elements (U, Th etc.).

13.  Petrography, grain size analysis and Major element analysis of raw material and soil from project site and raw material should be done on the same parameters along with analysis for SiO2, Al2O3, MgO, MnO, K2O, CaO, FeO, Fe2O3, P2O5, H2O, CO2.

14.  If the rocks, ores, raw material has trace elements their petrography, ore microscopy, XRD, elemental mapping EPMA, XRF is required to quantify the amount present in it and hence future risk involved while using it and management plan.

15.  Studies for fly ash, muck, slurry, sludge material disposal and solid waste generated, if the raw materials used has trace elements and a management plan should also be included.

16.  Manufacturing process details for all the plants should be included.

17.  Mass balance for the raw material and products should be included.

18.  Energy balance data for all the components of steel plant including proposed power plant should be incorporated.

19.  Site-specific micro-meteorological data using temperature, relative humidity, hourly wind speed and direction and rainfall should be collected.

20.  Data generated in the last three years i.e. air, water, raw material properties and analysis (major, trace and heavy metals), ground water table, seismic history, flood hazard history etc.

21.  Data on existing ambient air, stack emission, fugitive emissions data; water requirement and water balance cycle; generation, re-utilization and disposal of solid/ hazardous waste for the existing plant and predicted increase in pollution load (GLCs) due to proposed expansion should be incorporated.

22.  A copy of ‘Environment Clearance’ and ‘Consent to Establish’ for the existing plant alongwith point-wise compliance report alongwith point-wise compliance to the specific and general conditions stipulated in the environmental clearance for the existing plant.

23.  Ambient air quality at 8 locations within the study area of 10 km., aerial coverage from project site with one AAQMS in downwind direction should be carried out.

24.  The suspended particulate matter present in the ambient air must be analyzed for the presence of poly-aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH), i.e. Benzene soluble fraction.  Chemical characterization of RSPM and incorporating of RSPM data.

25.  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.

26.  Air quality modeling for steel plant for specific pollutants needs to be done.  APCS for the control of emissions from the kiln and WHRB should also be included to control emissions within 50 mg/Nm3. Action plan to follow National Ambient Air Quality Emission Standards issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. No. 826(E) dated 16th November, 2009 should be included.

27.  Ambient air quality monitoring modeling alongwith cumulative impact should be included for the day (24 hrs) for maximum GLC alongwith following :

                        i)        Emissions (g/second) with and without the air pollution control measures

                       ii)        Meteorological inputs (wind speed, m/s), wind direction, ambient air temperature, cloud cover, relative humidity & mixing height) on hourly basis

                     iii)        Model input options for terrain, plume rise, deposition etc.

                     iv)        Print-out of model input and output on hourly and daily average basis

                      v)        A graph of daily averaged concentration (MGLC scenario) with downwind distance at every 500 m interval covering the exact location of GLC.

                     vi)        Details of air pollution control methods used with percentage efficiency that are used for emission rate estimation with respect to each pollutant

                   vii)        Applicable air quality standards as per LULC covered in the study area and % contribution of the proposed plant to the applicable Air quality standard. In case of expansion project, the contribution should be inclusive of both existing and expanded capacity.

                  viii)        No. I-VII are to be repeated for fugitive emissions and any other source type relevant and used for industry

                     ix)        Graphs of monthly average daily concentration with down-wind distance

                      x)        Specify when and where the ambient air quality standards are exceeded either due to the proposed plant alone or when the plant contribution is added to the background air quality.

                     xi)        Fugitive dust protection or dust reduction technology for workers within 30 m of the plant active areas.

28.  A plan for the utilization of waste/fuel gases from blast frnace in the WHRB for generating power have to be set out.

29.  Impact of the transport of the raw materials and end products on the surrounding environment should be assessed and provided.

30.  One season data for gaseous emissions other than monsoon season is necessary.

31.  An action plan to control and monitor secondary fugitive emissions from all the sources as per the latest permissible limits issued by the Ministry vide G.S.R. 414(E) dated 30th May, 2008.

32.  Presence of aquifer(s) within 1 km of the project boundaries and management plan for recharging the aquifer should be included.

33.  Source of surface/ground water level, site (GPS), cation, anion (Ion Chromatograph), metal trace element (as above) chemical analysis for water to be used. If surface water is used from river, rainfall, discharge rate, quantity, drainage and distance from project site should also be included.

34.  Ground water analysis with bore well data, litho-logs, drawdown and recovery tests to quantify the area and volume of aquifer and its management.

35.  Ground water modeling showing the pathways of the pollutants should be included

36.  Column leachate study for all types of stockpiles or waste disposal sites at 20oC-50oC should be conducted and included.

37.  Permission for the drawl of 1,020 m3/day water from the concerned authority, provision of air cooled condenser and water balance data including quantity of effluent generated, recycled and reused and discharged is to be provided. Methods adopted/to be adopted for the water conservation should be included.

38.  A note on the impact of drawl of water on the nearby River during lean season.

39.  Surface water quality of nearby River (60 m upstream and downstream) and other surface drains at eight locations must be ascertained. 

40.  If the site is within 10 km radius of any major river, Flood Hazard Zonation Mapping is required at 1:5000 to 1;10,000 scale indicating the peak and lean river discharge as well as flood occurrence frequency.

41.  A note on treatment of wastewater from different plants, recycle and reuse for different purposes should be included.

42.  Provision of traps and treatment plants are to be made, if water is getting mixed with oil, grease and cleaning agents.

43.  If the water is mixed with solid particulates, proposal for sediment pond before further transport should be included. The sediment pond capacity should be 100 times the transport capacity.

44.  Wastewater characteristics (heavy metals, anions and cations, trace metals, PAH) from washed / beneficiated plants / washery.

45.  The pathways for pollution via seepages, evaporation, residual remains are to be studied for surface water (drainage, rivers, ponds, lakes), sub-surface and ground water with a monitoring and management plans.

46.  Ground water monitoring minimum at 8 locations and near solid waste dump zone, Geological features and Geo-hydrological status of the study area are essential as also.  Ecological status (Terrestrial and Aquatic) is vital.

47.  Geotechnical data by a bore hole of upto 40 mts. in every One sq. km area such as ground water level, SPTN values, soil fineness, geology, shear wave velocity etc. for liquefaction studies and to assess future Seismic Hazard and Earthquake Risk Management in the area.

48.  Action plan for solid/hazardous waste generation, storage, utilization and disposal particularly MBF and ferro alloy slag from all the sources and fly ash. Copies of MOU regarding utilization of ash and BF slag should also be included.

49.  A note on the treatment, storage and disposal of all type of slag should be included. Identification and details of land to be used for SMS slag disposal should be included. Details of secured land fill as per CPCB guidelines should also be included.

50.  End use of solid waste and its composition should be covered.  Toxic metal content in the waste material and its composition should also be incorporated particularly of slag.

51.  All stock piles will have to be on top of a stable liner to avoid leaching of materials to ground water.

52.  Commitment that no ferro chrome shall be manufactured without prior approval of the Ministry.

53.  Acton plan for the green belt development plan in 33 % area should be included. The green belt should be around the project boundary and a scheme for greening of the traveling roads should also be incorporated. All rooftops/terraces should have some green cover.

54.  A scheme for rainwater harvesting have to be put in place. Incorporation of water harvesting plan for the project is necessary, particularly, if source of water is bore well.

55.  Detailed description of the flora and fauna (terrestrial and aquatic) should be given with special reference to rare, endemic and endangered species.

56.  Socio-economic development activities need to be elaborated upon.

57.  Disaster Management Plan including risk assessment and damage control needs to be addressed and included.

58.  Occupational health of the workers needs elaboration. Health effects of other metals used and health hazard plans based on monthly correlation of these metal related diseases and people affected and mitigation plans. Arsenicosis Management Plan, if Arsenic is present in ore, rock, coal, fly ash, water. Action Plan for protecting the workers against hazardous chemicals such as Sulphuric acid, pesticides, solvents etc.

59.  Occupational health of the workers needs elaboration including evaluation of noise, heat, illumination, dust, any other chemicals, metals being suspected in environment and going into body of workers either through inhalation, ingestion or through skin absorption and steps taken to avoid musculo-skeletal disorders (MSD), backache, pain in minor and major joints, fatigue etc. Occupational hazards specific pre-placement and periodical monitoring and periodical monitoring should be carried out. The detailed plan to carry out above mentioned activity should be mentioned.

60.  Environment Management Plan (EMP) to mitigate the adverse impacts due to the project along with item wise cost of its implementation. Total capital cost and recurring cost/annum for environmental pollution control measures.

61.  Plan for the implementation of the recommendations made for the steel plants in the CREP guidelines must be prepared.

62.  A note on identification and implementation of Carbon Credit project should be included.

63.  Public hearing issues raised and commitments made by the project proponent on the same should be included separately in EIA/EMP Report in the form of tabular chart. 

64.  Any litigation pending against the project and / or any direction / order passed by any Court of Law against the project, if so, details thereof. 

 

These ‘TORs’ should be considered for the preparation of EIA / EMP report for the expansion of Pig Iron Plant (1,09,000 TPA to 3,00,000 TPA) and Cement Grinding Unit (30,000 TPA to 1,00,000 TPA) and installation of Steel Melting Shop (EAF, LRF), Sinter Plant, Ferro Alloy Plant (Fe-Cr & Fe Mn) with Briquetting Plant alongwith Captive Power Plant at Raturia, Durgapur, District Burdwan, West Bengal in addition to all the relevant information as per the ‘General Structure of EIA’ given in Appendix III and IIIA in the EIA Notification, 2006. The EIA/EMP as per TORs should be submitted to the Chairman-cum-Principal Secretary (SPCBs), West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB), West Bengal for public consultation. The WBPCB shall conduct the public hearing/public consultation as per the provisions of EIA notification, 2006.

 

You are requested to kindly submit the final EIA/EMP prepared as per TORs and incorporating all the issues raised during Public Hearing / Public Consultation to the Ministry for considering the proposal for environmental clearance.

 

                                                                                                                        (Dr. P.B. Rastogi)

                                                                                                                        Director

 

Copy to :    The Chairman-cum-Principal Secretary (SPCBs), West Bengal Pollution Control Board, Block LA, Building No. 10 A, Sector-III, Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700 091, West Bengal.

 

 

                                                                                                                       (Dr. P.B. Rastogi)

                                                                                                                        Director

 

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