Report

Form-1

APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

1. Basic Informations

Project Name	Proposed Establishment of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API)/ Bulk Drugs manufacturing facility	Company/Organisation Name	AARTI INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Registered Address	71, Udyog Kshetra, 2nd Floor, Mulund Goregaon Link Road, Mulund (W), Maharashtra 400080	Legal Status of the Company	Others

Address for the correspondence:
(a)Name of the Applicant	Narendra Jagannath Salvi
(b)Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	WholetimeDirector
(c)Address	71, Udyog Kshetra, 2nd Floor, Mulund Goregaon Link Road, Mulund (W),,Thane,Maharashtra-421204
(d)Pin code	421204
(e)E-mail	narendra.salvi@aarti-industries.com
(f)Telephone No.	2871873
(g)Fax No.	25653234
(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

Category of the Project/Activity as per Schedule of EIA Notification,2006:
(a)Major Project/Activity	5(f)-API
(b)Minor Project/Activity	5(f)-API
(c)Category	B2
(d)Proposal Number	IA/MH/IND2/172257/2020
(e)Master Proposal Number(Single Window)	SW/172256/2020
(f)EAC concerned (for category A Projects only)	Industrial Projects - 3
(g)Project Type(New/Expansion/Modernization)	Fresh EC

(a)Number of States in which Project will be Executed	1
(b)Main State of the project	Maharashtra

Details of State(s) of the project
S. No.	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name	Village Name
(1.)	Maharashtra	Palghar	Palghar	Boisar

Details of Public Consultation:
(a)Whether the Project Exempted from Public Hearing?	Yes
(c)Reason	-1
(d)Supporting Document	Copy of Supporting Document

Activity

1.	Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

1.1

Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan)

Plot is in MIDC Tarapur. Plot is for industrial use.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes

Existing land is already developed for formulation, packing activity for which consent granted by MPCB. Existing facility will be developed for proposed project. Minor seasonal vegetation in the plot area.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Facility is part of a notified Industrial area MIDC Tarapur & establishment will be within plot.

1.4

Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?

Yes

Pre-construction investigation shall be carried out as required.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Project involves construction of Plant, Utilities, Storage sheds, roads, ETP and other associated structures.

1.6

Demolition works?

Not Applicable

1.7

Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?

Local labourers would be employed during construction work. No housing at plant site envisaged.

1.8

Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures,cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations

Yes

Project involves construction of Plant, Utilities, Storage sheds, roads, ETP and other associated structures.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunneling?

Not Applicable

1.10

Reclamation works?

Not Applicable

1.11

Dredging?

Not Applicable

1.12

Offshore structures?

Not Applicable

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

Details of Production & manufacturing process is given in Pre- feasibility report.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

All chemicals/ materials will be stored in warehouse in drum / bags with adequate safety measures.

1.15

Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes

Effluent will be treated in ETP & recycled back within site. Unit will be Zero Liquid discharge facility. Solid & hazardous waste generated from plant will be disposed as per CPCB / MPCB norms.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

No on-site housing of operational workers is envisaged.

1.17

New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

Not Applicable. The plant site is in MIDC Tarapur, which is well connected.

1.18

New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

Site is located in MIDC Tarapur, and well connected by road and railway.

1.19

Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

Not Applicable.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

High tension lines passes through South west outside of plot.

1.21

Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

A Nalla pass through south west outside of plot.

1.22

Stream crossings?

Not Applicable.

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Fresh water will be sourced from MIDC. Ground water will not be extracted. Total water requirement (existing & proposed): 510 cmd (fresh- 366 & recycle- 144)

1.24

Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

Natural Drainage pattern will be maintained

1.25

Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Local laborers would be employed during construction phase.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Not Applicable.

1.27

Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

Not Applicable.

1.28

Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

No residential colony is envisaged, hence there would be no permanent influx of people.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

Not Applicable.

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Not Applicable.

1.31

Any other actions?

Not Applicable.

2	Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

2.1

Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)

Not Applicable.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Total water requirement (existing & proposed): 510 cmd (fresh- 366 & recycle- 144), Source: Fresh water will be sourced from MIDC.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Not Applicable.

2.4

Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)

Yes

Raw materials like sand, cement, bricks, metal, tar will be required for the development / construction of plant / area. Also, material for erection like steel, glass, tiles, wood etc. will be required. It will be sourced from local vendors.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Not Applicable.

2.6

Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW)

Yes

Electricity requirement: 5500 KVA from MSEDCL. DG set of 1250 KVA is proposed (HSD– 350 Lit/hr). Proposed Fuel requirement for Boilers- 14 TPH Boiler- Furnace Oil- 924 kg/hr, 14 TPH Boiler- Coal- 2000 kg/hr or Briquette- 2490 kg/hr. Existing boiler will be replace with proposed boilers.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

Not Applicable.

3	Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

3.1

Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies

Yes

Materials used will be hazardous and will be stored/ handled according to MSDS. Hazardous chemicals (raw material & products) will be stored and handled as per Manufacture Storage & Import of Hazardous & Import of Hazardous Chemicals (MSIHC) Rules 1989.

3.2

Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

No such activities are anticipated due to any of the project related activities.

3.3

Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

Yes

The activity will lead to upstream & downstream employment.

3.4

Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.

No such effects are anticipated since the project is located in Notified MIDC viz. Tarapur MIDC Industrial Area which is exclusively meant for industrial development.

3.5

Any other causes

No other causes are foreseen due to proposed activity.

4	Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

4.1

Spoil, overburden or mine wastes

Any of the project activity does not involve generation of spoil, overburden, or mine wastes.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Domestic/ Commercial Waste form facility will be disposed as per CPCB/ MPCB Norms. (Details given in Pre- feasibility report)

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

Hazardous waste will be disposed as per CPCB/ MPCB Norms and HW Rules. (Details given in Pre- feasibility report)

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

None other industrial process wastes.

4.5

Surplus product

Surplus products are not envisaged.

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

Chemical sludge from waste water treatment will be sent to CHWTSDF.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Minor quantity- due to debris during construction will be used for land leveling. Inert recyclable construction wastes such as metal rods, cardboard boxes, wooden plans, empty sacks etc. will be sold to recycler.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

No such waste is envisaged.

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

No contaminated soils or other materials are envisaged.

4.10

Agricultural wastes

None other solid wastes are anticipated.

4.11

Other solid wastes

Not Applicable.

5	Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

5.1

Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources

Yes

TPM, SO2 and NOx emission from Boilers & DG sets (Details given in Pre- feasibility report)

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

Emission from Process will be maintained within stipulated limits laid by CPCB/ MPCB by suitable scrubbers. (Details given in Pre- feasibility report)

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

All material will be stored & handled in closed operation method. Fugitive emission will occur from material handling including storage and transport, for minimizing the same proper handling and transportation will be done. Closed feed system of materials will be adopted for chemicals charging wherever required.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Increase in particulate matter, SO2 and NOx during construction phase, which will be of a temporary nature.

5.5

Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

Yes

Increase in particulate matter/ odour, during construction phase, which will be of a temporary nature.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

The project activity does not involve incineration of any sort of waste; hence emissions from such activity are not anticipated to occur.

5.7

Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)

No burning in open air envisaged.

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

No emissions are anticipated from any other sources.

6	Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

6.1

From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers

Use of such equipments /machineries is not anticipated.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Yes

Plant Operation: Noise & vibrations will be generated in industrial operations & processes. To control vibration: Shock absorbing and vibration absorbing pads will be provided. To control Noise: Acoustic Enclosures will provide to necessary equipment's to ensure compliance with CPCB/ MPCB standards.

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

Increase in noise during construction phase. However, this will be of a temporary nature.

6.4

From blasting or piling

No blasting or pilling operations involved.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

There will be generation of noise & vibrations from vehicles used for transportation of materials during operational phase of the proposed project. To keep such noise & vibrations at minimal level it will be ensured that vehicles with valid PUC certification will only be used for transportation activity.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

Yes

Noise and vibrations will be generated from operation of cooling towers during the operational phase of the project. To keep such noise & vibrations at minimal level periodic checks & maintenance of the same will be done.

6.7

From any other sources

Generation of noise, vibrations and emission of heat & light from any other sources is not anticipated.

7	Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

7.1

From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials

Chemicals in warehouse will be provided with adequate safety features as per norms. Secondary containment will be provided for all the storage. Spillage if any during handling & operations will be tackled as per the onsite & offsite emergency preparedness plan.

7.2

From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

Not Applicable. Sewage will be treated and reused for green belt. Trade effluent will be treated in ETP & recycled back within facility. The project will be Zero Liquid discharge facility.

7.3

By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water

Appropriate care will be taken. Stack of adequate height & APC will be provided as per CPCB norm.

7.4

From any other sources

Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, ground water, coastal waters or the sea from any other sources is not anticipated.

7.5

Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

It will be ensured that all the pollution control devices will be maintained as such to achieve the prescribed release/emission standards throughout the project cycle. Also Environmental Management Plan will be strictly followed.

8	Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

8.1

From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances

Yes

Chemicals in warehouse will be provided with adequate safety features as per norms. Also Fire detection and protection measures will be implemented as per requirements. Quantitative Risk Assessment & HAZOP studies will be conducted. Fire hydrant system, Fire Extinguishers, Personal Protective Equipments and First Aid kits will be provided wherever Necessary.

8.2

From any other causes

No such risks are envisaged from any other causes.

8.3

Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?

The project designed seismically and ground level datum has increase to avoid/minimize any impact by natural disasters. , however there is no history of such disasters in the past for the Tarapur MIDC Industrial Area.

9	Factors which should be considered (such as consequential development) which could lead to environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

9.1

Lead to development of supporting utilities, ancillary development or development stimulated by the project which could have impact on the environment e.g.:

Supporting infrastructure (roads, power supply,waste or waste water treatment, etc.)
housing development
extractive industries
supply industries
Other

The facility is in a MIDC industrial area where the activities will be carried out.

9.2

Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment

No such use is envisaged.

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

No such developments are envisaged.

9.4

Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

Yes

Since project is located in Tarapur MIDC Industrial Area which hosts several similar projects.

(III)

Environmental Sensitivity

S.No

Areas

Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary

Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

No such areas present within 15 km distance from project boundary.

Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

Yes

Mangroves along Banganga River: ~1.1 km in W and 1.8 km in NW, Arabian Sea: ~4.8 km in W, Ucheli creek: ~4.2 km to WSW, Banganga River: ~1.8 km in NW, Jununa River: ~3.2 km in S, RF near Boisar: ~3.8 km to NE, RF near Chandranagar: ~5.1 to NE, RF near Khanadi: ~8.1 km East NE, Mudflat: at bank of Banganga River ~2 km in NW and ~2.61 km in W. Salt pans fish farms: ~3.4 km in South. No Wetlands, Biosphere, mountain area within 15 km distance from project boundary.

Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

Yes

Mangroves along Banganga River: ~1.1 km in West and 1.8 km in North- West.

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Yes

Arabian Sea ~4.8 km in West, Ucheli creek: ~4.2 km to West-South west, Banganga River: ~1.8 km in North-West, Jununa River: ~3.2 km in South, Dudh River: ~ 4.9 km in South, Surya River: ~ 11.1 km in East

State, National boundaries

State, National boundaries do not come in 15 km from the boundary of the project.

Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

Yes

Boisar-Palghar road plies at an approximate aerial distance of 1.8 km in East direction. Western Railway Track plies at an approximate aerial distance of 3.5 km in East direction.

Defence installations

Not present within 15 km radial distance.

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Boisar is present at an approximate aerial distance of 2 km in East direction.

Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)

Yes

Primary health centres, primary schools, hospitals, worship places etc. are located in Boisar.

Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals)

Yes

Arabian Sea ~4.8 km in West, Ucheli creek: ~4.2 km to West- South west, Banganga River: ~1.8 km in North-West, Jununa River: ~3.2 km in South, Dudh River: ~ 4.9 km in South, Surya River: ~ 11.1 km in East

Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

Yes

Project is located in Tarapur MIDC Industrial area (Critically polluted area).

Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) similar effects

Document to be attached

1.	Upload a copy of PFR	Uploaded a copy of PFR.
2.	Upload a copy of EMP	Uploaded a copy of EMP.
3.	Upload Scanned copy of covering letter.	Uploaded Scanned copy of covering letter..
4.	Upload Additional attached if any(Single PDF)	Uploaded Additional attached if any(Single PDF).
5.	Whether it is a violation case and application is being submitted under Notification No. S.O.804(E) dated 14.03.2017 ?	No

Essential Details Sought
S. No.	EDS Sought Date	EDS Sought	Letter
(1.)	12/10/2020	The correction have been made as per the instruction received
(2.)	29/09/2020	Based on the information submitted by PP it is Category B2 project. It is not clear why PP has applied at Central Level on 01.09.2020 on Parivesh Portal. It is noted that on 01.09.2020 SEIAA is in existence. Moreover, some of the products are API Intermediate, However, the Notification dated 27.03.2020 is only for API. Please check your proposal once again.

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 Applicant	Narendra Jagannath Salvi
Designation	WholetimeDirector
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	AARTI INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Address	71, Udyog Kshetra, 2nd Floor, Mulund Goregaon Link Road, Mulund (W),