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) Rongnichu HEP
(b)Name of the Company / Organisation MADHYA BHARAT POWER CORPORATION LIMITED
(c)Registered Address E-585, Ground Floor, Greater Kailash - II,,New Delhi,Delhi-110048
(d)Legal Status of the Company Private
(e)Joint Venture No
2.
Address for the correspondence:
(a)Name of the Applicant PS DUTTA GUPTA
(b)Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) DIRECTOR
(c)Address 1ST FLOOR VANIJYA BHAWAN DEVENDRA SQUARE JAIL ROAD,,Raipur,Raipur,Chhattisgarh-492001
(d)Pin code 492001
(e)E-mail pduttagupta@mbpcl.co.in
(f)STD Code. 771(f)Telephone No. 2214210
(g)Fax No. 2214213
(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(c) River Valley projects
Minor Activity
(b)Category A
(c)Proposal Number IA/SK/RIV/159493/2019
(d)Master Proposal Number(Single Window) SW/159477/2020
(e)EAC concerned (for category A Projects only) River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects
(f)Project Type Fresh EC
4.
Location of the Project:
(a)Plot/Survey/Khasra No. 387, 717,392, 6,20,9, 557, 743, 2261P, 359/P, 127|
(b)Pincode 737135
(c)Bounded Latitudes (North)
From
Degree 27.182778
Minutes
Second
From
Degree 27.274167
Minutes
Second
(d)Bounded Longitudes (East)
From
Degree 88.540833
Minutes
Second
From
Degree 88.593889
Minutes
Second
(e)Survey of India Topo Sheet No. 78A11 AND 78A12
(f)Uploaded Topo Sheet File Copy of Topo Sheet File
(g)Maximum Elevation Above Means Sea Level(AMSL) 742
(h)Uploaded (kml) File Copy of Kml File      
(i)Distance of Nearest HFL from the project boundary within the study area 742
(j)Seismic Zone 4
5.
(a)Number of States in which Project will be Executed 1
(b)Main State of the project Sikkim
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-12011/14/2019-IA I (R)
(b)Date of Apply of TOR 10 Aug 2019
(c)Date of Issue of TOR / Standard ToR 16 Jan 2020
(d)Previous TOR Letter Copy of Previous TOR letter
7.
Details of Public Consultation:
(a)Whether the Project Exempted from Public Hearing?Yes
(b)Reason Public hearing of Rongnichu HEP (96MW) was conduct
(c)Supporting Document Copy of Supporting Document
8.
Details of Project Configuration/Product:
     8.1.       Project Configuration
S. No.Plant/Equipment/FacilityConfigurationRemarks
(1.)barrage and surface powerhouse115Hydro Electric Power Project (115 MW)
     8.2.       Product
S. No.Product/Activity (Capacity/Area)QuantityUnitOther UnitMode of Transport / Transmission of ProductOther Mode of Transport / Transmission of Product
(1.)Hydro power115Mega Watt(MW)OthersHT Transmission 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) 1061.21
(b) Funds Allocated for Environment Management (Capital) (in Crores) 1061.21
(c) Funds Allocated Towards CER (Corporate Environment Responsibility) (in Crores) 5.31
(d) Funds Allocated for Environment Management Plan (EMP) (Recurring per Annum) (in Crores) 0.55
11.
Whether project attracts the General Condition specified in the Schedule of EIA Notification ? Yes
a)Protected areas notified under the wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 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 50000
(b)Existing quantity of raw material/fuel N/A
(c)Total quantity of raw material/fuel 50000
    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.)Stone1186000OtherscumlocalRoad0 LinkageCopy of Linkage
(2.)POL50000OthersLITRElocalRoad0 LinkageCopy of Linkage
(3.)Sand175000OtherscumlocalRoad0 LinkageCopy of Linkage
14.
Baseline Data :
(a)Period of Base Line Data Collection FROM 01 May 2019 To 31 Dec 2019
(b)Season Three-Sesions
    14.1.     No. of ambient Air Quality (AAQ) monitoring locations : 5
S. No.Criteria Pollutants Other Criteria PollutantsUnitMaximum ValueMinimum Value98 Percentile ValuePrescribed Standard
(1.)PM10Micro Gram per Meter Cube612254100
(2.)SO2Micro Gram per Meter Cube9.54.59.4080
(3.)PM2.5Micro Gram per Meter Cube612254100
(4.)NOxMicro Gram per Meter Cube15.76.515.3080
    14.2.     No. of Ground Water monitoring locations : 1
S. No.Criteria Pollutants Other Criteria PollutantsHeavy MetalUnitOther UnitMaximum ValueMinimum ValueDesirable LimitMaximum Permissible Limit
(1.)TSSmg/l1.81.022
(2.)Fluoridemg/l0.120.0911.5
(3.)TDSmg/l1351245002000
(4.)Total Hardnessmg/l5246200600
(5.)pHNA7.417.326.58.5
(6.)Chloridesmg/l2621.22501000
    14.3.     No. of Surface Water monitoring locations : 5
S. No.Criteria Pollutants Other Criteria PollutantsUnitOther UnitMaximum ValueMinimum ValueClassification of inland water body
(1.)pHNA7.426.88C
(2.)BODmg/l3.62.4C
(3.)CODmg/l148C
(4.)DOmg/l9.57.1C
    14.4.     No. of Ambient Noise monitoring locations : 5
S. No.Parameter UnitMaximum ValueMinimum ValuePrescribed Standard
(1.)Leq(Day)A-weighted decibels(dB(A))50.346.955
(2.)Leq(Night)A-weighted decibels(dB(A))41.93645
    14.5.     No. of Soil Sample Monitored locations : 5
S. No.Parameter UnitOther UnitMaximum ValueMinimum Value
(1.)P(Phosphorus)Kilogram per hectare13.559.4
(2.)pH6.845.32
(3.)Electric ConductivityMillisiemens per Centimetre235.4163.8
(4.)N(Nitrogen)Kilogram per hectare315.6275.4
(5.)K(Potassium)Kilogram per hectare178.5156.5
14.6.
Details of Ground Water Table:
(a)Range of Water Table Pre-Monsoon Season (Meters Below Ground Level (m bgl)) From 0 To 0
(b)Range of Water Table Post-Monsoon Season (Meters Below Ground Level (m bgl)) From 0 To 0
(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.)Surface1153 Not Appliacble PipelineBarrageNA01 Jan 2020115
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.)Domestic wastewater by 430 persons2440STPOthersdisposal at designated site024
16.1.
(a)Total Waste Water Generation (Kilolitre per Day) 24
(b)Total Discharged Water (Kilolitre per Day) 24
(c)Total Reused Water (Kilolitre per Day) 0
    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.)municipal solid wasteMunicipal Solid Waste185Tons3OthersBy DumpersOthersDisposal at Landfill site
18.
    18.1.     Air Quality Impact Prediction
S. No.Criteria Pollutants Other Criteria PollutantsUnitBaseline ConcentrationDistance GLCIncremental ConcentrationTotal GLCPrescribed Standard
(1.)PM10Microgram per Meter Cube5509.3064.40100
(2.)PM2.5NA0000.10
(3.)SO2NA0000.10
(4.)NOxNA0000.10
    18.2.     Stack Details
S. No.Source FuelStack Height(m)Stack Diameter(m)PollutantsOther PollutantsEmission (GLS)
(1.)0000PM100
19.
Power Requirement:
(a)Quantity (Kilo Volt Amps (kVA)) 2
(b)Source NEAREST SUB STATION, TRANSFORMER
(c)Uploaded Copy of Agreement Copy of Agreement
(d)Standby Arrangement (Details of DG Sets) 2X500 KVA
(e)Stack Height (in m) 9
20.
Land Ownership Pattern:
(a)Forest Land (ha.) 48.4825
(b)Private Land (ha.) 11.3895
(c)Government Land (ha.) 0.00
(d)Revenue Land (ha.) 0.00
(e)Other Land (ha.) 0
    Total Land (ha.) 59.872
21.
Present Land Use Breakup of the Study Area in Ha:
(a)Agriculture Area (ha.) 10629
(b)Waste/Barren Land (ha.) 0
(c)Grazing/ Community Land (ha.) 0
(d)Surface Water Bodies (ha.) 1248
(e)Settlements (ha.) 2054
(f)Industrial (ha.) 0
(g)Forest (ha.) 38458
(h)Mangroves (ha.) 0
(i)Marine Area (ha.) 0
(j)Others (ha.) : 0 0
    Total (ha.) 52389.0000
    22.     Land requirement for various activities
S. No.Description of Activity / Facility / Plant / Others OthersLand Requirement (ha.)Remarks
(1.)OthersSubmergence dam seat appurtenant works59.872Agriculture 11.3895 ha, Forest 48.4825 ha
Total (ha.) 59.872
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.)NPANone0NA
(2.)WLSNone3.9No part of the project falls within the ESZ of WLS as per map authenticated by the Chief Wildlife Warden and Environment, Sikkim
(3.)Critically Polluted AreaNone0NA
(4.)Wildlife CorridorsNone0NA
(5.)CorridorsNone0NA
(6.)ESAsNone0NA
(7.)ESZsNone0NA
    23.2.     Details of Environmental Sensitivity :
S. No.Details of Environmental Sensitivity Other Details of Environmental Sensitivity NameDistance from the Project (Km)Remarks
(1.)ForestSingtam Range4Reserved Forest, Singtam Range 1 to 4km
(2.)Archaeological SitesNone0NA
(3.)OthersReserved ForestTarpin Range2Reserved Forest, Tarpin Range 1 to 2km
(4.)Defence InstallationsNone0NA
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) Not Applicable
(b)Details of Tree Cutting and Planting of Trees Not Applicable
26.
Land Acquisition Status:
(a)Acquired Land(Ha) 11
(b)Land yet to be acquired(Ha) 0.00
(c)Status of Land acquisition if not acquired Permanent acquisition of private land 11.3859 ha l
27.
Rehabilitation and Resettlement (R&R):
(a)No. of Villages 5
(b)No. of Households 2869
(c)No. of PDFs (Project Displaced Families) 0
(d)No. of PAFs (Project Affected Families) 62
(e)Funds Allocated for R&R(in INR) (in Lacs) 284
(f)Status of R&R Completed
28.
Details of Presence of Schedule-I Species:
(a)Whether there is Presence of Schedule-I Species ? Yes
(i)Details of Schedule-I Species Red Panda and Clouded Leopard
(b)Whether conservation plan for Schedule-I Species has been prepared ? Yes
(i)Uploaded copy of conservation plan Copy of conservation plan
(ii)Fund Provision made 101.1 lakh
(iii)Period of Implementation NA
(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 ? Yes
(i)Details of Water Bodies in Core Area Rongnichu and its tributaries
(b)Whether there is Diversion Required ? Yes
(i)Details of Diversion Required 38.16 cumec from intake
(ii)Details of Study Conducted Water Availability Studies carried out
(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 Rongnichu and its tributaries
(ii)Direction of Water Bodies in Buffer Area North
(iii)Distance of Water Bodies in Buffer Area 1
31.
Manpower Requirement:
(a)Permanent Employment-During Construction 50
(b)Permanent Employment-During Operation 50
(c)Temporary Employment- During Construction 1000
(d)Temporary Employment- During Operation 0
(e)No. of working days 300
(f)Total Manpower 1100
32.
Green Belt in Ha:
(a)Total Area of Green Belt 5
(b)Percentage of Total Project Area 8.35
(c)No. of Plants to be Planted 8000
(d)Funds Allocated for Plantation 15
(e)Uploaded Green Belt plan Copy of Green Belt Plan
    33.         Project Benefits
S. No.Type of Project Benefits Details of Project Benefits
(1.)Environmentalimplementation of CAT, Compensatory Afforestation, Green belt Development
(2.)FinancialBenefits to economy and commerce
(3.)SocialEmployment Potential
   34.   CRZ Specific Details : Not Applicable
   35.   Sector Specific Details For River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects
S. No.Item Details
1. Project Sub Sector Hydroelectric Project
2. Name of the River Rongnichu
3.
Whether Cumulative Impact Assessment and Carrying Capacity Study of River Basin is Carried Out? No
     4.      Type of Project: (Construction of Dam/ Barrage/ Run of the River/ Lift Irrigation Scheme)
S. No.Project TypeDam Height (in meters)Dam Length (in meters)Total Submergence Area (in hectare)Gross Command Area (GCA) (in hectare)Irrigable Command Area (ICA) (in hectare)Culturable Command Area (CCA) (in hectare)Total Command Area (in hectare)
(1.)Barrage1412010.700000
5.
Powerhouse Installed Capacity No
(a) Type of Powerhouse Surface
(b) Capacity (in megawatts) 115
(c) No. of Tunnels 1
(d) No. of Units 2
(e) Bank of River Left
6.
Generation of Electricity Annually.
(a) Quantity of Generation of Electricity Annually (in giga watt hours) 413.78
(b) Water Availability at Various percentage
S. No.PercentageWater availability (in cusecs)Dependable yearRemarks
(1.)50 %600.5619791979-80
(2.)90 %488.2019961996-97
(3.)75 %548.4720062006-07
(c) Machine Availability (in percent) 95
(d) Cost of Electricity Generation (in INR) 3.91
(e) Internal Rate of Return (in percent) 10.08
(f) Year of achievement of Internal Rate of Return 10
7. Catchment Area Treatment Plan Copy of Catchment Plan
8.
Muck Management Plan
(a)Muck Management Plan Copy of Muck Management Plan
(b) Total Excavation Muck (in cubic meter) 516000
(c) Utilized for Construction (in cubic meter)190000
(d) No. of Muck Disposal sites10
(e) Total Muck Disposal Area (in hectare)9.5299
9.
Fishery Development and Management Plan
(a)Fishery Development and Management Plan Copy of Fishery Development and Management Plan
(b) No. of Fish Species 2
(c) Name of the umbrella Fish Species (Scientific Name)Acrossocheilus hexagonolepis (Catli) and Schizotho
10.
Status of Environmental Flow
S. No.SeasonAverage Inflow (in cumec)Percent of Flow
(1.)Non-Lean Non-Monsoon15.92.39
(2.)Lean4.760.71
(3.)Monsoon28.954.31
11. Free Flow Stretch (in km) 0
12.
Approval of Central Water Commission Yes
(a)Approval Reference No. 91/GOS/E&P/2004-05/PART-IV/20
(a)Date of Approval 15 Jun 2020
(a)Copy of Approval Copy of approval
13.
Approval of Central Electricity Authority Yes
(a)Approval Reference No. 91/GOS/E&P/2004-05/PART-IV/20
(a)Date of Approval 15 Jun 2020
(a)Copy of Approval Copy of approval
14.
Details of Coffer Dam (Upstream) Yes
(a) Quantity of the material (in cubic meter). 0
(b) Length of the dam (in meter) 0
(c) Decommissioning Plan Copy of Decommissioning Plan
15.
Details of Coffer Dam (Downstream) Yes
(a) Quantity of the material (in cubic meter). 0
(b) Length of the dam (in meter) 0
(c) Decommissioning Plan Copy of Decommissioning Plan
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/SA 225 AC meeting, dt.11.5.2018
(ii)Name of the EIA Consultant EQMS India Private Limited
(iii)Address 304-305, 3rd floor, Rishabh Corporate Tower, Community Center, Karkardooma, Delhi-110092
(iv)Mobile No. 9650002530
(v)Landline No. 0114306275
(vi)Email Id eqms@eqmsindia.org
(vii)Category of Accreditation A
(viii)Sector of Accreditation River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects
(ix)Validity of Accreditation 31 Oct 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 LetterADS REPLY SUBMITTED WITH ANNEXURES 22 Dec 2020
2.NA

Deferred

07 Aug 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 ApplicantPS DUTTA GUPTA
DesignationDIRECTOR
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)MADHYA BHARAT POWER CORPORATION LIMITED
AddressE-585, Ground Floor, Greater Kailash - II
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