APPENDIX I
(See Paragraph-6)
FORM 1
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(I) Basic Information
S.No.Item Details
Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area No
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notificationN/A
Weather Consent to Establishment ObtainedN/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s 3.0 mMTPA crude steel plant and Captive power generation of 88.6 MW plant Sy.No.418, 419 etc., of Sunnapurallapalli Village, Sy.No.373, 391/1 etc., of Peddandluru Village villages, Jammalamadugu mandal, YSR Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/AP/IND/146236/2020
Project Cost 2009856 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule3(a) Metallurgical industries (ferrous & non ferrous)
Project Sector Industrial Projects - 1
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 3.0 mMTPA crude steel plant and Captive power generation of 88.6 MW plant Sy.No.418, 419 etc., of Sunnapurallapalli Village, Sy.No.373, 391/1 etc., of Peddandluru Village villages, Jammalamadugu mandal, YSR Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 0 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify No
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectSunnapurallapalli and Peddandluru Villages, Jammalamadugu Mandal, YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh
Shape of the project landBlock (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS fileAnnexure-GPS file      
Uploaded copy of survey of India ToposheetAnnexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.Sy.No.418, 419 etc., of Sunnapurallapalli Village, Sy.No.373, 391/1 etc., of Peddandluru Village villages, Jammalamadugu mandal, YSR Kadapa district, Andhra Pradesh
Town / VillageSunnapurallapalli and Peddandluru Villages, Jammalamadugu Mandal, YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh
State of the projectAndhra Pradesh
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Andhra PradeshKadapaJammalamadugu
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Muddanur – 4.4 km – SW direction, 4.4 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Nearest Air Port: Kadapa Airport – 49 km – SE direction, 49 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Nearest Town: Proddatur - 8.5 km – NE direction , 8.5 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Village Panchayat: Sunnapurallapalli, Peddandluru - 516434 Zilla Parishad: Kadapa
13. Name of the Applicant SHAN MOHAN SAGILI
14. Registered Address D. No. 7-104, A Block, 1st Floor, Sri Anjaneya Towers, NTTPS Road,
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company AP HIGH GRADE STEELS LIMITED
Name of the Applicant SHAN MOHAN SAGILI
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Managing Director
Pin code 522503
E-mail aphighgradesteels@gmail.com
Telephone No. 866-2429999
Fax No. 866-08662429977
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
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet Yes
Uploaded detailsAnnexure-Uploaded details
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? No
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/A
20. If No, Reason N/A
21.
Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?No
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?No
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?No
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?Yes
Uploaded Order/PolicyAnnexure-Uploaded order/policy
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?No
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)N/A
24.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?No
(a) Name of the CourtN/A
(b) Name of the Sub courtN/A
(c) Case No.N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectN/A
(II) 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) Yes There will be change in land use in an extent of 1453.49 ha from Barren land/single crop rainfed land to nonagricultural/industrial use. Majority of the site area is rocky and undulating, and requires minor topographic change as part of site development for the proposed plan which also leads in land cover change. Presently less than 15 ha of land is in agricultural usage, while the remaining land parcel is rocky and undulating barren land.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes There are approximately 350 trees and no buildings etc., in the proposed land area. Change in land cover due to clearing and installation of plant is envisaged.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Barren land/single crop rainfed agricultural land (less than 15 ha) shall be converted to industrial use.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Soil test done and soil load bearing capacity established
1.5 Construction works? Yes The construction involves development of infrastructure like roads, plant facilities, railway siding, water related infrastructure, administrative building, training center, storage facilities; effluent treatment plant, sewage treatment plant, and parking area etc.
1.6 Demolition works? No There are no existing structures with in the proposed land area.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary accommodation with necessary infrastructure is provided to workers, and temporary site office shall be established.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Administrative building, Plant facilities, land scaping for greenery and roads. Captive power plants, Effluent treatment plant, sewage treatment plant, storage facilities shall be constructed. No major excavation is anticipated considering the rocky terrain.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No underground works like mining, or tunneling.
1.10 Reclamation works? No No reclamations works are anticipated
1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes The proposed project is for making steel by BF-BOF-LF route. Details are given in Annexure II.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Adequate storage facilities will be provided within the plant premises separately for raw materials and finished product. All construction materials will be handled through site store within the project boundary.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes The plant will be designed as a zero-discharge plant as far as the process effluents are concerned. The water will be recirculated through cooling and treatment. The entire wastewater after necessary treatment will be recycled for various purposes inside the plant. Domestic wastewater will be treated in STP. The detailed solid waste management is elaborated in Annexure IV.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Local people will be employed and transportation facility for the local workers will be provided. Current plan is to employ locals to the maximum extent.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes Existing – connecting Road between Jammalamadugu – RTPP Power Plant connecting road shall be strengthened to 4 lane road. Railway siding from Muddanuru RS is Proposed.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes Railway sliding from Muddanuru RS is Proposed.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No No closure or diversion of existing transport route is envisaged.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes New Power transmission and water supply pipelines are planned for the proposed project.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Storm water management plan shall ensure minimum disturbance of drainage within the site, without disturbing the inlet and outlet points of storm water drainage.
1.22 Stream crossings? No There is no stream crossing in the project site.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? No Total water requirement of 4200 m3/hr (approximately), shall be met from Gandikota Reservoir. Water requirement is presented in in Annexure III.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No There are no natural water bodies or major drainage channels within the site. However, the drainage shall be planned by considering the intensity of rain fall of the area.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes The construction material shall be drawn from local sources within 10 - 25 km. Transportation shall be provided by APSRTC for transport of personnel.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No No such work is involved in this proposed project.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No No ongoing activity is envisaged.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes During construction phase local people will be hired from local villages on temporary basis. The proposed green field project shall increase employment potential and may lead to migration to surrounding villages due to opportunities for indirect employment.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No introduction of alien species is envisaged. Native species will be planted in green belt.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No The vegetation on site is poor, due to anthropogenic pressure. There will be no loss of native species or genetic diversity as native species will be used for greenbelt development & plantation
1.31 Any other actions? No Nil
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) Yes The land is barren land with undulating rock mounds.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD No The project shall use water from Gandikota Reservoir during construction and the quantity required shall be approximately 400 m3/day in peak time. Total water requirement during operation phase is in the order of 4200 m3/hr. The project area shall store storm water during operational phase and reuse the same. (Water requirement is Enclosed in Annexure III)
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Mineral Requirement (Tentative) Iron ore lump (BF grade) tons/yr 1139900 Iron ore lump for SMS tons/yr 37100 Iron ore lump (total) tons/yr 1177000 Iron ore fines tons/yr 3922400 Limestone (BF grade) tons/yr 411900 Dolomite (BF grade) tons/yr 540100 Limestone (SMS grade) tons/yr 602400 Dolomite (SMS grade) tons/yr 139800 Blended coking coal tons/yr 2308000 Non coking coal for CDI tons/yr 515000 Quartzite tons/yr 202600 Ferro alloys tons/yr 61850 enclosed in annexure
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Aggregate, Cement, Reinforcement Steel, Bricks, Plumbing Material, Electrical Material, Paints and other miscellaneous materials will be purchased from nearby dealers. Sand shall be purchased from Govt of AP; Details of quantity is yet to be finalized.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Timber usage shall be negligible and the same is mainly during construction phase only.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Coal : 2308000 TPA Coke : 136100 TPA Energy:883 MU
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No 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 Propane: 2 x 100 Tonne
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Not applicable.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes Shall enhance employment opportunities to local people and may have positive impact on the socio economy of the surrounding areas.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No There are no major habitations within 0.4 km vicinity of the plant.
3.5 Any other causes No
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 No
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Wastes from canteen, other commercial wastes like paper, empty containers etc. are generated. Biodegradable waste is sent to Vermi Compost and recyclable materials are sent to recyclers.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Tentative list and quantity of solid wastes are presented in Annexure-IV.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Mill scales, coke fines, BF Slag, LD slag, lime fines dust, APC equipment dust, iron ore fines, Sludge from STP and ETP, waste oil, used batteries etc. will be used in the respective plant operations, slag will be used as construction material and sold to the cement plants, detail are presented in Annexure-IV
4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sludge generated from STP will be composted and used as manure for greenbelt development, Sludge generated from ETP will be sent to coke oven for mixing with coal charge.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Construction waste like bricks, etc will be utilized in leveling of land. No demolition wastes will be generated.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No No redundant machinery will be kept in the premises.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not applicable.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not applicable.
4.11 Other solid wastes No
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 The steel making process involves reduction of iron ore using coke as fuel, which generates emissions of CO2, CO, particulate etc. similarly many of the operations in the plant shall generate particulates, SO2 and NOx. The emissions are released from tall stacks. The stack heights shall be based on effective dispersion and relevant formulae. (enclosed in Annexure V)
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes CO is a major emission in the blast furnace which is used as fuel in captive power plant.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Large quantities of minerals and ores are transported to site and stored on site, which may lead to wind erosion-based emissions.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Particulate matter is the main pollutant of the emissions from construction activities, while SO2 and NOx are also anticipated additionally from the usage fuel consuming construction equipment.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes During construction, there will be minor generation of dust which will be controlled by water spaying and road sweeping regularly. No odour from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste will be generated.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not Applicable
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No Not Applicable
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not Applicable
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 Yes Material transfer, crushers, Production activities, boilers, DG sets, pumps, motors and compressors are the main sources of noise.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Operation of various equipment generates noise levels.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes During the constructional phase there will be slight increase in the noise level.
6.4 From blasting or piling No Such operations are not involved in the proposed project.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes The increased traffic shall not have any significant impact.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes Cooling towers shall be a source of noise.
6.7 From any other sources No Not applicable
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 Yes The risk of spillage of hazardous chemicals during their usage and storage may occur.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No All the wastes from domestic operations are sent to STP, after treatment, the water is used for green belt development within the premises. The trade effluents are completely treated and reused in the plant operation
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes The plant facilities and activity shall release emissions which may lead to dry and or wet deposition of pollutants.
7.4 From any other sources No Not Applicable
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? Yes Unmitigated emissions may result in buildup of pollutants in the environment. Hence it is proposed to provide air pollution control equipment with adequate control efficiency.
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 All in built Safety precautions will be adopted and there will not be any damage to environment or human health
8.2 From any other causes No Not Applicable
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No The plant site falls in Seismic Zone - II as per IS: 1893 (Part-I): 2002. No such case has been reported in the area and chances are minimal. However, company has an Emergency and Contingency plan in place.
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
 Yes The project may enhance the local economy by providing indirect employment opportunities by way of transportation, supporting industries and other facilities. Connecting road is proposed to be strengthened to 4 lanes. The project envisages to take locals for employment and hence the demand housing may not be high. However, opportunities for indirect employment are higher and may lead to in migration and in turn demand on additional housing. There is a scope for development of supply ind
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No Not applicable.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes With the improvement in the socio-economic status of the people in the area later developments are expected.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes Rayalaseema Thermal power plant (1650 MW) is located at a distance of 4.2 km from the site in SE direction
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S.No Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for  their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
 Yes Kosinepalle RF – 0.2 km – SW direction Yamavaram RF – 3.7 km – SW direction Gandikota South RF – 7.4 km – SW Rameswaram RF – 10.2 km – SE direction Bhanukotamala RF – 12 km – SW direction
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Penneru river – 1.6 km – N direction Rajiv Gandi National Park -11.45 km - SE direction Mylavaram – 12 km – NW direction Gandikota Reservoir – 15 km– NW direction
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No Not applicable.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Penneru river – 1.6 km – N direction
5 State, National boundaries Yes Nil within 15 km.
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes Jammalamadugu – RTPP Power Plant connecting road - N direction Muddanuru railway station – 4.4 km - SW direction Kadapa Airport – 49 km – SE direction Krishnapatnam Port – 190 km – SE direction
7 Defence installations No Nil within 15 km.
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes The PIA consists of rural area with low agricultural activity. Densely built up area of Proddatur - is at a distance of 8.5 km in NE direction.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes School: 0.4 km Hospital: 4.5 km Places of worship: 0.5 km Community places are available: 0.5 km
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No Not applicable.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No The area is undeveloped and consists of very few industries.
12 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 No Seismic Zone: II as per IS: 1893 (part -1): 2002 and can be classified as Least Active seismic Zone There is no such case has been reported in the area and chances are minimal. However, company has an Emergency and Contingency plan in place.
(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies
1 Uploaded Proposed TOR File Annexure-TOR file
2 Uploaded scanned copy of covering letter Annexure-scanned copy of covering letter
3 Uploaded Pre-Feasibility report(PFR) Annexure-PFR
4 Uploaded additional attachments(only single pdf file) Annexure-Additional attachments
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
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            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 07 May 2020
2. Eds Raise LetterPlease revise PFR in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry. Form -1 also be revisited accordingly. Guidelines for PFR is attached. 27 Apr 2020
3. Eds Raise LetterPlease revise PFR in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry. Form -1 also be revisited accordingly. Guidelines for PFR is attached. 27 Apr 2020
4. Eds Raise LetterPlease revise PFR in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry. Form -1 also be revisited accordingly. Guidelines for PFR is attached. 27 Apr 2020
5. Eds Raise LetterPlease revise PFR in accordance with the guidelines of the Ministry. Form -1 also be revisited accordingly. Guidelines for PFR is attached. 27 Apr 2020
6.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 17 Apr 2020
7.NAProposal is returned due to the following: • Alternate site analysis not done. • Plant lay out is not legible. 28 Mar 2020
      Additional Detail Sought : NIL
(V) 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.
V.(i)
Name of ApplicantSHAN MOHAN SAGILI
DesignationManaging Director
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)AP HIGH GRADE STEELS LIMITED
AddressD. No. 7-104, A Block, 1st Floor, Sri Anjaneya Towers, NTTPS Road,
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