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 NA
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 Adani Power Rajasthan Limited
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/RJ/THE/24396/2014
Project Cost 910000 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(d) Thermal Power Plants
Project Sector Thermal Projects
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 1600 MW ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/RJ/THE/10416/2011
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)J-13012/154/2008-IA.II(T)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 1320 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify Yes
d) Inter-State boundaries and international boundaries
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectKawai, Darha, Kherli, Nimoda and Baldeopura Villages, Atru Tehsil, Baran District, Rajasthan
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.128, 129, 130, 131, 136, 137, 138, etc of Baldeopura. 126, 128/687, 129, etc. of Darha. 82, 83, 84, 99, etc. of Nimoda. 17, 18, 356, 357, etc. of Kherli. 1333, 1334, 1335/2182, etc. of Kawai.
Town / VillageKawai, Darha, Kherli, Nimoda, Baldeopura
State of the projectRajasthan
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
NIL
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Salpura, 2 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Kota3, 120 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Atru , 6 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)
13. Name of the Applicant Santosh
14. Registered Address Adani House, Nr Mithakhali Circle Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. Pin- 380009.
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company Adani Power Ltd.
Name of the Applicant Santosh
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Head - ESG & Environment
Pin code 380015
E-mail santosh.singh1@adani.com
Telephone No. 79-25557289
Fax No. 79-25557401
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . NIL
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet No
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?No
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?
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) No The proposed land is already allotted by the Govt. of Rajasthan and is already under non-agricultural land use. The land is under possession of Adani Power Rajasthan Limited. The topography will change with construction of Power Plant.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No There is no vegetation on the proposed site.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No The proposed land is within the plant site and already classified as non-agricultural and for industrial use.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Soil testing for detailed engineering of the foundations.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Construction of Power Plant and its auxiliary facilities.
1.6 Demolition works? No Not Applicable
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary sites would be used for housing of construction workers.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes The entire Power Plant will be constructed above ground. There will be some cut and fill and excavations for foundations.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No Not Applicable
1.10 Reclamation works? No Not Applicable
1.11 Dredging? No Not Applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Generation of electricity from combustion of coal, through steam turbine and generators.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Coal Stock Yard for storage of coal. Storage tanks for LDO/HFO/HSD. Closed storage yard for chemicals, spare parts, equipment, maintenance, etc.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Ash Disposal System: Ash collection and storage in silos in dry form is proposed for utilization. Lean Slurry Disposal is proposed for evacuation of unutilized ash. The top ash surface shall be covered with thick soil cover during closure of the ash dyke. The filter backwash water of Pre-Treatment Plant shall be collected and recycled back to the DM system clarifier. A coal settling pond shall be provided to remove coal particles from coal handling plant waste. Sewage will be treated in STP.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Residential Complex for Adani Power Rajasthan Limited has already been developed. There is no proposal along with this application.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes No new facilities are to be created. The existing approach road to the site will be used. New Railway Line for transportation of coal from take-off point on Indian Railways system has already been developed. There will only be increase in traffic.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No No new facilities are to be created. There will only be increase in traffic.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Not Applicable
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes Construction Power will be drawn from the existing facilities. During operational phase, power is proposed to be supplied at the bus bar of the power plant. There is no transmission line proposed as part of this application. Additional pipeline will be laid along the existing corridor for water.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Not Applicable
1.22 Stream crossings? No Not Applicable
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Presently, the water allocation for the existing 2x660 MW power plant is 34 MCM/Year. The actual consumption is about 25 MCM/Year. Water requirement for 2x800 MW power plant will be 29 MCM/Year. Adani Power Rajasthan Limited is making application for additional water allotment of 20 MCM/Year from Parwan River. Water Requirement will be met by laying additional pipeline from Parwan River, over a distance of 25 km.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No Not significant as the water study report of Parwan River basin indicates sufficient water availability from upstream of Parwan Irrigation Project.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Transport of construction materials from nearby sources to construction work area during construction and transport of coal from coal mine stockyard to the plant site during operation.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No Not Applicable
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Not Applicable
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes Since industry attracts both skilled and unskilled labours, influx of people will be there to some extent.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not Applicable
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Not Applicable
1.31 Any other actions? No 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) No The land proposed for the project is already allotted by the Govt. of Rajasthan and under non-agricultural land use classification. The land is already with industrial use and in possession of Adani Power Rajasthan Limited.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Water requirement is 79,452 KLD (29 MCM/Year). Water allocation for the existing plant is 34 MCM/Year. The actual consumption is about 25 MCM/Year. Water requirement for 2x800 MW power plant will be 29 MCM/Year. Adani Power Rajasthan Limited is applying for allotment of 20 MCM/Year from Parwan River. Competing users are for agricultural uses downstream. Impact will be insignificant as the water study report of Parwan River basin indicates sufficient water availability from upstream.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Domestic Coal will be used as primary fuel @ 7.14 million Metric tonnes per annum @ 90% PLF (GCV-3800 Kcal/Kg, HR – 2150 Kcal / kwh). In case of shortfall in supply of domestic coal, imported coal is proposed to be used for making up the shortfall.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Stone, aggregate, soil, sand etc. from nearby area, during construction. Estimated quantities are as below: Cement- 12,00,000 bags Reinforcement- 12,000 MT Aggregates- 120,000 m3
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not Applicable
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes The project is proposed on 100% domestic coal. Domestic Coal will be used as primary fuel @ 7.14 million Metric tonnes per annum @ 90% PLF (GCV-3800 Kcal/Kg, HR – 2150 Kcal / kwh). In case of shortfall in supply of domestic coal, imported coal is proposed to be used for making up the shortfall. LDO & HFO/HSD will be used as secondary fuel @ 15000 KL per annum.
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 1. LDO/HFO/HSD- 15000 KL/Year 2. Chlorine- 675 Tons/Year
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 The region is slowly turning into industrial and commercial zone from agricultural and rural economy. The increased industrial and commercial development is expected to have beneficial impact on the local people in terms of employment and ancillary commercial activities.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No Hospitals, schools, road etc. are being developed under CSR activity of the Project Proponent.
3.5 Any other causes No Not Applicable
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 Not Applicable
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes There will be Municipal waste generation only from canteen area. Adani Power Rajasthan Limited has already provided Organic Waste Converter for converting this waste into manure.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Oily waste & sludge will be disposed off as per CPCB/RSPCB/MoEF guidelines.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Ash only.
4.5 Surplus product No Not Applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Treatment Plant Sludge and STP Sludge.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Construction wastes will be separately packed in bags and supplied to recyclers.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not Applicable
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not Applicable
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not Applicable
4.11 Other solid wastes No 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 Emission of dust and gases like Particulate Matter, NOX, SO2 etc. ESP, Low NOx burners, 275 m tall stacks and other measures will be taken to limit the emission within the prescribed norms.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Emission of dust and gases Like PM, NOX, SO2 etc. One RCC Stacks of 275 m height, with two Steel Flues are proposed for wider dispersion of the pollutants.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Not anticipated with usage of dust extraction and suppression system in ash silo, coal transfer point and coal bunkers. Also closed coal conveyors will be used in coal transportation.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Regular water sprinkling will be done at the project to minimize the dust emission during construction phase.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Some dust will be emitted while handling the construction materials like cement or bricks.
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 Noise would be generated generally from steam turbine, generator, compressors, pumps, fans, coal handling plant etc. but all the equipment will be designed and if required acoustic materials will be provided to have the noise level not to exceed the values as stipulated in CPCB/RSPCB/MoEF norms.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Noise would be generated during transportation of material / machine.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Some noise would be generated during construction phase but it will be limited to the site only.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Blasting may be required for excavation of foundations, as the area has rocky outcrop. However, this will be limited to the early stage of construction as well as limited in extent.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes During construction and coal transportation traffic.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes Indirect process cooling, direct water spraying.
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 No Not Applicable
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No Plant will follow the minimum discharge concept and only treated effluent meeting the statutory standards shall be discharged.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes Installing ESP and other air pollution control equipment will minimize the impact. Similarly COC maximization along with reuse will generate minimum discharge. ETP will be designed to meet stipulated standards. Only treated effluent will be discharged. So there will be no significant impact.
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 Minimum impact on land and water due to state of art technology. Mostly treated pollutants will be released from plant premises.
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 An assessment of conceptual design will be conducted to minimize the risk of fire at the coal stockyard, LDO & HFO/HSD storage tank, chlorine gas leaks from the pipeline/ tonner, breaching of ash pond due to failure of ash pond bund.
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 Not Applicable. However, at the time of construction work, the regulations for the Seismic Zone-II will be taken into consideration for design and setting up the project.
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 Roads, infrastructure and housing development in the surrounding area. The project will also undertake local community development under its CSR plan focusing on Education, Health & Sanitation, Livelihood development and Rural Infrastructure Development.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes It would be an industrially planned area and have positive impact on the socio-economic environment.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Development of power plant will have later downstream development.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No Not Applicable
(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 Reserve Forest at a distance of 1.0 km in E direction. Protected Forest-8.5 km in NE.
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests No Not Applicable
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 Andheri River- 1.0 km Parbati River- 6.5 km
5 State, National boundaries Yes Rajasthan- Madhya Pradesh Boundary- 7.0 km
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No Not Applicable
7 Defence installations No Not Applicable
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Atru- 6.0 km
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Primary Health Centres and Schools in Salewara and Atru- 2.0 to 6.0 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 Not Applicable
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 Not Applicable
(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
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAAnnexure-EC Letter 04 Sep 2014
2.NAYour proposal has been examined. While examining the Form-I submitted by you it is noticed that the Annexure at S.No. 11 is not enclosed. You are requested to kindly attach the same and resubmit for further consideration. 04 Sep 2014
      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 ApplicantSantosh
DesignationHead - ESG & Environment
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)Adani Power Ltd.
AddressAdani House, Nr Mithakhali Circle Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. Pin- 380009.
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