Form-2
APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
S. No.Item Details
1.
Whether it is a violation case and application is being submitted under Notification No. S.O.804(E) dated 14.03.2017 ? No
Details of Project:
(a)Name of the project(s) Establishing 1x800 MW Coal Based Supercritical Thermal Power Plant and Decommissioning of 2x120 MW Units at Ukai Thermal Power Plant at Vill. Vagda, Tehsil –Fort Songadh, Dist-Tapi, Gujarat
(b)Name of the Company / Organisation Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL)
(c)Registered Address Race Course,Vadodara,Vadodara,Gujarat-390007
(d)Legal Status of the Company State Government
(e)Joint Venture No
2.
Address for the correspondence:
(a)Name of the Applicant Chief Engineer Project and Planning
(b)Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Chief Engineer
(c)Address GUJARAT STATE ELECTRICITY CORPORATION LIMITED Vidyut Bhawan, Race, Course, Vadodara,Vadodara,,Vadodara,Gujarat-390007
(d)Pin code 390007
(e)E-mail gsecltp@gmail.com
(f)STD Code. 265(f)Telephone No. 6612154
(g)Fax No.
(h)Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority
3.
Category of the Project/Activity as per Schedule of EIA Notification,2006:
(a.I)Project/Activity1(d) Thermal Power Plants
Minor Activity
(b)Category A
(c)Proposal Number IA/GJ/THE/144074/2018
(d)Master Proposal Number(Single Window) SW/144069/2020
(e)EAC concerned (for category A Projects only) Thermal Projects
(f)Project Type Fresh EC
4.
Location of the Project:
(a)Plot/Survey/Khasra No. Within the premises of Ukai Thermal Power Plant of
(b)Pincode 394680
(c)Bounded Latitudes (North)
From
Degree 21.12.21.68
Minutes
Second
From
Degree 21.12.49.525
Minutes
Second
(d)Bounded Longitudes (East)
From
Degree 73.33.26.186
Minutes
Second
From
Degree 73.33.50.616
Minutes
Second
(e)Survey of India Topo Sheet No. 46G7/8/11/12
(f)Uploaded Topo Sheet File Copy of Topo Sheet File
(g)Maximum Elevation Above Means Sea Level(AMSL) 83
(h)Uploaded (kml) File Copy of Kml File      
(i)Distance of Nearest HFL from the project boundary within the study area 0.05
(j)Seismic Zone 3
5.
(a)Number of States in which Project will be Executed 1
(b)Main State of the project Gujarat
Details of State of the project
S. No. State Name District Name Tehsil Name Village Name
NIL
6.
Details of Terms of Reference (ToR):
(a)MoEF&CC / SEIAA File Number J-13012/4/2018-IA.I(T)
(b)Date of Apply of TOR 12 Feb 2018
(c)Date of Issue of TOR / Standard ToR 04 Sep 2018
(d)Previous TOR Letter Copy of Previous TOR letter
7.
Details of Public Consultation:
(a)Whether the Project Exempted from Public Hearing?No
(b)Whether details of Public Hearing available? Yes
(c)Whether Public hearing was presided over by an officer of the rank of Additional District Magistrate or above Yes
     7.1.       Details of Public Hearing
S. No.Details of Advertisement Details of Public Hearing Venue Location DetailsNo. of People AttendedIssues RaisedDesignation of Presiding OfficerOther Designation of Presiding Officer
(1.)
Date of Advertisement :18 May 2019
Copy of advertisement :Copy of Advertisement
Copy of Public Hearing :Copy of Public Hearing
Date :19 Jun 2019
Distance of Public Hearing Venue from the Proposed Project :2
Urja Nagar Colony Ukai
State :Gujarat
District :Tapi
Tehsil :Songadh
Village :Ukai
200Related to CSR employment fly ash generation health checkup camps.District Magistrate
8.
Details of Project Configuration/Product:
     8.1.       Project Configuration
S. No.Plant/Equipment/FacilityConfigurationRemarks
(1.)Coal based supercritical thermal Power Station800 MW (Proposed)2x200 MW, 210MW,500 MW existing units
     8.2.       Product
S. No.Product/Activity (Capacity/Area)QuantityUnitOther UnitMode of Transport / Transmission of ProductOther Mode of Transport / Transmission of Product
(1.)Unit -6 500 MW (Existing)1Mega Watt(MW)Otherstransmision line
(2.)Unit -7 800 MW (Proposed)1Mega Watt(MW)OthersTrasmission line
(3.)unit 3 & 4 2x 200 MW (existing)2Mega Watt(MW)Otherstransmission line
(4.)Unit -5 210 MW (Existing)1Mega Watt(MW)Otherstransmission line
9.
In case of Expansion / Modernisation / One Time Capacity Expansion (only for Coal Mining) / Expansion under Clause 7(ii) / Modernisation under Clause 7(ii) / Change of Product Mix under Clause 7(ii):
Details Not Applicable
9.1.
Details of Consent to Operate
(i)Whether Consent to operate obtained ? NA
(ii)Copies of all Consent to operate obtained since inception NA
(iii)Date of Issue N/A
(iv)Valid Upto N/A
(v)File No. NA
(vi)Application No. NA
(vii)Copy of Consent to operate valid as on date NA
10.
Project Cost:
(a)Total Cost of the Project at current price level (in Crores) 5113
(b) Funds Allocated for Environment Management (Capital) (in Crores) 8.466
(c) Funds Allocated Towards CER (Corporate Environment Responsibility) (in Crores) 12.78
(d) Funds Allocated for Environment Management Plan (EMP) (Recurring per Annum) (in Crores) 47.4
11.
Whether project attracts the General Condition specified in the Schedule of EIA Notification ? Yes
d)Inter-State boundaries and international boundaries Yes
12.
Whether project attract the Specific Condition specified in the Schedule of EIA Notification ? No
13.
Raw Material / Fuel Requirement:
(a)Proposed quantity of raw material/fuel 3340000
(b)Existing quantity of raw material/fuel N/A
(c)Total quantity of raw material/fuel 3340000
    13.1.        Raw Material / Fuel Profile
S. No.Raw Material / Fuel QuantityUnitOther UnitSource (incase of Import. please specify country and Name of the port from which Raw Material / Fuel is received )Mode of TransportOther Mode of TransportDistance of Source from Project Site (in Kilometres) (In case of import, distance from the port from which the raw material / fuel is received)Type of Linkage Other Type of Linkage Uploaded Copy of Linkage
(1.)Coal3340000Tons per AnnumGare Palma Sector-I coal blockRail1200 CaptiveCopy of Linkage
14.
Baseline Data :
(a)Period of Base Line Data Collection FROM 01 Mar 2018 To 31 May 2018
(b)Season Pre-Monsoon
    14.1.     No. of ambient Air Quality (AAQ) monitoring locations : 11
S. No.Criteria Pollutants Other Criteria PollutantsUnitMaximum ValueMinimum Value98 Percentile ValuePrescribed Standard
(1.)PM10Micro Gram per Meter Cube885085.70100
(2.)NOxMicro Gram per Meter Cube281527.0880
(3.)OthersCOMili Gram per Meter Cube0.970.560.962 (8 hr)
(4.)SO2Micro Gram per Meter Cube1861880
(5.)PM2.5Micro Gram per Meter Cube50265060
    14.2.     No. of Ground Water monitoring locations : 6
S. No.Criteria Pollutants Other Criteria PollutantsHeavy MetalUnitOther UnitMaximum ValueMinimum ValueDesirable LimitMaximum Permissible Limit
(1.)pHNA7.947.367.58.5
(2.)TSSmg/l0000
(3.)TDSmg/l3242405002000
(4.)Heavy MetalsPbmg/l0.010.010.010.0
(5.)Fluoridemg/l0.880.561.01.5
(6.)Total Hardnessmg/l170142200600
(7.)Chloridesmg/l68292501000
    14.3.     No. of Surface Water monitoring locations : 9
S. No.Criteria Pollutants Other Criteria PollutantsUnitOther UnitMaximum ValueMinimum ValueClassification of inland water body
(1.)DOmg/l6.85.8C
(2.)CODmg/l6618C
(3.)BODmg/l266C
(4.)pHNA8.227.25C
    14.4.     No. of Ambient Noise monitoring locations : 11
S. No.Parameter UnitMaximum ValueMinimum ValuePrescribed Standard
(1.)Leq(Day)A-weighted decibels(dB(A))60.242.455,75
(2.)Leq(Night)A-weighted decibels(dB(A))52.236.245,70
    14.5.     No. of Soil Sample Monitored locations : 6
S. No.Parameter UnitOther UnitMaximum ValueMinimum Value
(1.)pH8.147.52
(2.)P(Phosphorus)Othersmg/100gm0.940.58
(3.)Electric ConductivityOthersmicro mhos/cm456.2326.2
(4.)N(Nitrogen)Othersmg/100 gm16.412.6
(5.)K(Potassium)Othersmg/100gm1.20.6
14.6.
Details of Ground Water Table:
(a)Range of Water Table Pre-Monsoon Season (Meters Below Ground Level (m bgl)) From 10 To 5
(b)Range of Water Table Post-Monsoon Season (Meters Below Ground Level (m bgl)) From 10 To 5
(c)Whether Ground Water Intersection will be there ? No
     15.      Details of Water Requirement (During Operation)
S. No.Source Source Other Required Quantity (Kilolitre per Day (Kld))Distance from SourceCopy of Permission from Competent Authority Mode of TransportOther Mode of TransportMethod of Water WithdrawalOther Method of Water WithdrawalLetter No.Date of IssuePermitted Quantity
(1.)Surface456000.5Copy of Permission LetterCanalOthersopen channelWTR/2007/475/5/P23 Aug 20071531200
15.1.
(a)Whether Desalination is proposed No
    16.       Waste Water Management(During Operation)
S. No.Type/Source Quantity of Waste Water Generated (Kilolitre per Day)Treatment Capacity (Kilolitre per Day) Treatment MethodMode of DisposalOther Mode of DisposalQuantity of Treated Water Used in Recycling/Reuse (Kilolitre per Day)Quantity of Discharged Water (Kilolitre per Day)
(1.)FGD system600300ETPReuse within the Plant & Recycling600
(2.)Domestic480STP/ septic tankGreen Belt Renewal Plant48
(3.)service water96300ETPReuse within the Plant & Recycling96
(4.)Boiler blow down & other DM water240300ETPReuse within the Plant & Recycling240
(5.)CW system blow down8640300ETPReuse within the Plant & Recycling8640
16.1.
(a)Total Waste Water Generation (Kilolitre per Day) 9624
(b)Total Discharged Water (Kilolitre per Day) 0
(c)Total Reused Water (Kilolitre per Day) 9624
    17.       Solid Waste Generation/Management
S. No.Name of Waste Item Other ItemQuantity per AnnumUnitDistance from Site(KM)Mode of TransportOther Mode of TransportMode of DisposalOther Mode of Disposal
(1.)AshBottom Ash227120Tons0.4OthersHigh Conc. slurryOthersExisting ash dyke, other users
(2.)AshFly Ash908480Tons12RoadOthersabundoned mines, others users
18.
    18.1.     Air Quality Impact Prediction
S. No.Criteria Pollutants Other Criteria PollutantsUnitBaseline ConcentrationDistance GLCIncremental ConcentrationTotal GLCPrescribed Standard
(1.)SO2Microgram per Meter Cube185.01.1919.2080
(2.)NOxMicrogram per Meter Cube287.01.1929.2080
(3.)PM2.5Microgram per Meter Cube0000.10
(4.)PM10Microgram per Meter Cube882.00.3588.36100
    18.2.     Stack Details
S. No.Source FuelStack Height(m)Stack Diameter(m)PollutantsOther PollutantsEmission (GLS)
(1.)ChimneyCoal1507.2SO291.8
(2.)ChimneyCoal1507.2NOx91.8
(3.)chimneyCoal1507.2OthersPM27.2
19.
Power Requirement:
(a)Quantity (Kilo Volt Amps (kVA)) 400
(b)Source Ukai TPS switch-yard
(c)Uploaded Copy of Agreement Not Applicable
(d)Standby Arrangement (Details of DG Sets) 0
(e)Stack Height (in m) 0
20.
Land Ownership Pattern:
(a)Forest Land (ha.) 0
(b)Private Land (ha.) 0
(c)Government Land (ha.) 36
(d)Revenue Land (ha.) 0
(e)Other Land (ha.) 0
    Total Land (ha.) 36
21.
Present Land Use Breakup of the Study Area in Ha:
(a)Agriculture Area (ha.) 13730
(b)Waste/Barren Land (ha.) 4406
(c)Grazing/ Community Land (ha.) 0
(d)Surface Water Bodies (ha.) 6192
(e)Settlements (ha.) 3429
(f)Industrial (ha.) 0
(g)Forest (ha.) 8489
(h)Mangroves (ha.) 0
(i)Marine Area (ha.) 0
(j)Others (ha.) : NIL 0
    Total (ha.) 36246
    22.     Land requirement for various activities
S. No.Description of Activity / Facility / Plant / Others OthersLand Requirement (ha.)Remarks
(1.)Main Plant20.23Main Plant 12.14, Coal handling 8.094
(2.)Township0area does not invloved plant area
(3.)Ash Pond0Nil (existing to be used)
(4.)Quarry Area0NA
(5.)OB Dump Area0NA
(6.)Safety Zone0NA
(7.)Tailing Pond0NA
(8.)LandFill0NA
(9.)Water Reservoir0NA
(10.)Desalination Plant0NA
(11.)Area for Solid Waste Management1.62Ash handling Plant
(12.)Built Up Area6.07
(13.)OthersBalance of Plant + FGD8.09Balance of plant 6.07, FGD- 2.02
Total (ha.) 36.01
23.
Ecological and Environmental Sensitivity (Within 10 Km):- WLS-Wild Life Sanctuaries; NPA-Notified Protected Area; ESAs-Eco Sensitive Areas; ESZs-Eco Sensitive Zones :
    23.1.     Details of Ecological Sensitivity :
S. No.Details of Ecological Sensitivity NameDistance from the Project (Km)Remarks
(1.)WLSNA00not present with 10 km study area
(2.)ESAsNA00not present with 10 km study area
(3.)ESZsNA00not present with 10 km study area
(4.)CorridorsNA00not present with 10 km study area
(5.)Wildlife CorridorsNA00not present with 10 km study area
(6.)Critically Polluted AreaNA00not present with 10 km study area
(7.)NPANA00not present with 10 km study area
    23.2.     Details of Environmental Sensitivity :
S. No.Details of Environmental Sensitivity Other Details of Environmental Sensitivity NameDistance from the Project (Km)Remarks
(1.)Archaeological SitesNA00not present within 10 km study area
(2.)ForestNA00not present within 10 km study area
(3.)Defence InstallationsNA00not present within 10 km study area
23.3.
(a)Whether Noc / Permission from the competent authority is required? No
(b)Whether NBWL recommendation is required? No
24.
Forest Land:
Whether any Forest Land involved? No
25.
Tree Cutting:
(a)No. of Trees Cut for the Project (if Forest Land not Involved) 0
(b)Details of Tree Cutting and Planting of Trees Not Applicable
26.
Land Acquisition Status:
(a)Acquired Land(Ha) 0
(b)Land yet to be acquired(Ha) 0
(c)Status of Land acquisition if not acquired 0
27.
Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R):
(a)No. of Villages 0
(b)No. of Households 0
(c)No. of PDFs (Project Displaced Families) 0
(d)No. of PAFs (Project Affected Families) 0
(e)Funds Allocated for R&R(in INR) (in Lacs) 0
(f)Status of R&R Yet To Start
28.
Details of Presence of Schedule-I Species:
(a)Whether there is Presence of Schedule-I Species ? No
(b)Whether conservation plan for Schedule-I Species has been prepared ? No
(c)Whether conservation plan for Schedule-I Species has been approved by competent authority ? No
29.
Details of Presence of Water Bodies in Core Area:
(a)Whether there is Presence of Water Bodies in Core Area ? No
(b)Whether there is Diversion Required ? No
(c)Whether permission has been obtained from competent authority ? No
30.
Details of Presence of Water Bodies in Buffer Area:
(a)Whether there is Presence of Water Bodies in Buffer Area ? Yes
(i)Details of Water Bodies in Buffer Area Ukai Left Bank Main Canal
(ii)Direction of Water Bodies in Buffer Area North
(iii)Distance of Water Bodies in Buffer Area 0.2
31.
Manpower Requirement:
(a)Permanent Employment-During Construction 200
(b)Permanent Employment-During Operation 200
(c)Temporary Employment- During Construction 600
(d)Temporary Employment- During Operation 100
(e)No. of working days 365
(f)Total Manpower 1100
32.
Green Belt in Ha:
(a)Total Area of Green Belt 3.50
(b)Percentage of Total Project Area 9.72
(c)No. of Plants to be Planted 7000
(d)Funds Allocated for Plantation 10000000
(e)Uploaded Green Belt plan Copy of Green Belt Plan
    33.         Project Benefits
S. No.Type of Project Benefits Details of Project Benefits
(1.)EnvironmentalIncrease in green belt area.
(2.)SocialDirect employment to eligible persons preferable local persons besides creating indirect employment opportunities. Various CSR, CER activities in adjoining villages will help in improving social status.
(3.)FinancialThe project will contribute to the Government through various taxes.
   34.   CRZ Specific Details : Not Applicable
   35.   Sector Specific Details For Thermal Projects
S. No.Item Details
1.
Specifications of Plant:
(b) Technology Proposed Supercritical
(b) Plant Load Factor(%) 85
(c) Station Heat Rate (Kcal/Kwh) 2150
(d) Steam Rate/Flow Rate 2277.4
(e) Boiler Temperature 602
(f) Boiler Pressure 274
(g) Type of Stack Single flue
(h) No. of Stacks 1
S. No. Stack ID Stack Height (m) Stack Diameter at exit (m) Exit Velocity of Stack Gas (m/s) Exit Temperature of Stack Gas (Degree Celsius)
(1.)71507.225.665
      2.        Details of Fuel Linkage
S. No.Type of Fuel Type of Linkage Other Type of Linkage DetailsCharacteristics
(1.)CoalCaptive
Source of Linkage :Gare Palma Sector-I coal block
Quantity of Linkage Granted :3340000
Date of Linkage :10 Feb 2020
Duration of Linkage :34
Gross Calorific Value (Kcal/Kg) :4706
Ash Content (%) :31.97
Sulphur Content (%) :0.54
Moisture (%) :5.38
Mercury (mg/kg) :0.12
Fixed Carbon (%) :35.66
Volatile Matter (%) :26.99
     3.       Details of Transportation of Fuel
S. No.Fuel Rail RoadPipe ConveyorConveyor BeltArial RopewayOther Mode of TransportationTotal DistanceTotal Quantity
(1.)Coal
Distance :1200
Quantity :3340000
Distance :
Quantity :
Distance :
Quantity :
Distance :
Quantity :
Distance :
Quantity :
Distance :
Quantity :
12003340000
TOTAL Distance : 1200
Quantity : 3340000
Distance : 0
Quantity : 0
Distance : 0
Quantity : 0
Distance : 0
Quantity : 0
Distance : 0
Quantity : 0
Distance : 0
Quantity : 0
4.
Details of Cooling System:
(a) Type of Cooling System Water Cooled
(b) Type of Draft Natural Draft
(c) Type of Air Circulation Counter Flow
(d) Cycle of Cooling (COC) 5
(e) Water Req. For Cooling (m3/day) 43728
(f) Boiler Blow Down Temperature 0
S. No.Item Details
36.
Details of Court Cases:
(a)Whether there is any Court Cases pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up ? No
37.
Details of Direction Issued under Environment (Protection) Act / Air (Prevention & Control of Pollution)) Act / Water (Prevention & Control of Pollution) Act:
(a)Whether any Direction issued under EPA Act/Air Act/Water Act ? No
38.
Details of EIA Consultant:
(a)Have you hired Consultant for preparing document? Yes
(i)Accreditation No. NABET/EIA/1619/SA083 (Rev.01)
(ii)Name of the EIA Consultant Mantec Consultants Pvt. Ltd
(iii)Address D-36, sector 6 Noida
(iv)Mobile No. 9911994264
(v)Landline No. 0120421580
(vi)Email Id envmantec@gmail.com
(vii)Category of Accreditation A
(viii)Sector of Accreditation Thermal Projects
(ix)Validity of Accreditation 18 Apr 2020
(x)Uploaded Certificate of Accreditation certified by QCI/NABET Copy of Certificate of Accreditation
39.
Documents to be Attached:
(a)Uploaded Copy of EIA/EMP Report Copy of EIA/EMP
Copy of EIA/EMP(Annexures)
Copy of EIA/EMP(Plans/Figures)
(b)Uploaded Copy of Risk Assessment Report Copy of Risk Assessment
(c)Uploaded Copy of Feasibility Report/ Detailed Project Report(DPR) /Detailed Engineering Report /Detailed Conceptual Plan /Approved Mining Plan Copy of Feasibility Report/ Detailed Project Report(DPR) /Detailed Engineering Report /Detailed Conceptual Plan /Approved Mining Plan
(d)Uploaded Copy of Final Layout Plan Copy of Final Layout Plan
(e)Uploaded Cover Letter Copy of Cover Letter
(f)Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency
(g)Uploaded Additional File NA
(h)Uploaded Proposal Presentation (To be given in EAC meeting) NA
      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1. ADS Reply LetterDear Sir, This has reference to the above-mentioned subject and cited references, the project was consider & appraised in 39th EAC meeting (Thermal) held on 10.04.2020 through video conferencing. Subsequently, MOEF&CC vide letter dated 01.05.2020 Sought additional details/information for further consideration of the project. The point wise response to the Additional details sought is attached herewith. We hope you would find the same in order for your kind perusal as necessary action. Thanking You. 10 Jul 2020
2.NA

Committee after deliberations, deferred the proposal for furnishing the information as per the observations

01 May 2020
Undertaking
I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief. And I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost. In addition to above, I hereby give undertaking that no activity/ construction/ expansion has since been taken up.
Name of ApplicantChief Engineer Project and Planning
DesignationChief Engineer
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL)
AddressRace Course
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