Report Part 1

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

	Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification	N/A
	Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained	N/A
	Upload copy of CTE	N/A

Name of the Project/s	Deepening the Harbour Basin and Approach Channel to handle 15.20m draught vessels, Modification of Port entrance, Construction of 6nos of Berths and Strengthening / Up-gradation of existing Berths-1 to 9, NCB-I and NCB-II at V.O. Chidambaranar Port.
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/TN/MIS/67583/2017
Project Cost	631200 lacs

S. No. in the schedule	7(e) Ports, Harbours
Project Sector	INFRA-2

Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled

520 Hectares ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization

New

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

46.78 ha.

Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B'

Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify	Yes
a)	Protected areas notified under the wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972

Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify

Location of the project	V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust, Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu.
Shape of the project land	Strip
Uploaded GPS file	Annexure-GPS file
Uploaded copy of survey of India Toposheet	Annexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.	The proposed project is within the existing Port limit.
Town / Village	Thoothukudi
State of the project	Tamil Nadu

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
(1.)	Tamil Nadu	Thoothukkudi	Thoothukkudi
(2.)	Tamil Nadu	Thoothukkudi	Thoothukkudi

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Thoothukudi, 15 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Thoothukudi, 22 km

11.

Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms

Thoothukudi , 15 km

12.

Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)

V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust Tuticorin - 628004 TamilNadu Ph.no.04612352252

13.

Name of the Applicant

Ravikumar

14.

Registered Address

V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust, Harbour Estate Thoothukkudi

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	V.O.CHIDAMBARANAR PORT TRUST
Name of the Applicant	Ravikumar
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Chief Engineer
Pin code	628004
E-mail	cmevocpt@gmail.com
Telephone No.	461-2352300
Fax No.	461-04612354274
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

17.

Whether part of Interlinked projects?

18.

Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted?

N/A

19.

If Yes, MoEF file number	N/A
Date of submission	N/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?	Yes
Status	Application for Wildlife Clearance yet to be submitted
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?	Yes

22.

Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?

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 Court	N/A
(b) Name of the Sub court	N/A
(c) Case No.	N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project	N/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)

The proposed project is within the existing inner harbour and within the Port limit inside the sea at a distance of minimum 1 km to 13 km from the shore. Hence, there is no change in land or topography.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

The project area is away from the shore inside the existing harbour. Hence, there is no vegetation and buildings clearance is required.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

New land (to be reclaimed) will be developed using dredged materials. The reclamation area is surrounded by rubble protection bund. The length of proposed rubble protection bund is 3865m and 90 hectare area will be created.

1.4

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

Yes

Sub-soil investigation in the proposed project area was carried out during February to March, 2013 and January to April, 2015.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

The proposed project is construction of Rubble protection bund for a length of 3865m approximately using Rubble stones, construction of pier head using cement concrete, Construction of 6 numbers of Berth and strengthening/up-gradation of existing berths 1 to 9, NCB-I&NCB-II.

1.6

Demolition works?

Yes

There is a demolition of existing pier head for widening the channel and construction of new one.

1.7

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

Yes

The temporary sites are to be used for construction works. The construction workers will not be permitted for housing in the project site. If necessary, during construction period the workers will be permitted in the Harbour Estate on temporary basis which is situated 6 km away from the project site.

1.8

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

Yes

The proposed project is construction of rubble protection bund for a length of 3865m using Rubble stones, construction of pier head using cement concrete, construction of 6 numbers of berths and strengthening/up-gradation of existing berths 1 to 9, NCB-I & NCB-II and dredging the inner harbour basin and approach channel.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

The proposed project involves the construction of rubble protection bund, construction of berths, strengthening / up-gradation of existing berths and dredging.

1.10

Reclamation works?

Yes

Sea and waste low lying area reclamation will be done with the dredged materials. About 90 Hectares of Sea area will be reclaimed. Necessary rubble protection bund with filtering system will be provided to retain the reclamation materials.

1.11

Dredging?

Yes

Approximately 16 Million cubic meters quantity will be dredged from the Approach Channel and Harbour basin area covering Coal Jetty-I, Oil Jetty, Coal jetty-II, proposed coal jetty-III, Berth-1 to Berth-9, NCB-I, NCB-II, NCB-III, NCB-IV and Berth for Navy & Coast Guard. The dredging will be carried out by using heavy duty Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) and / or Drilling & Blasting techniques.

1.12

Offshore structures?

Yes

The proposed project includes the construction of rubble protection bund using Rubble stones and filter media, construction of 6 numbers of Berths, strengthening / up-gradation of existing berths 1 to 9, NCB-I & NCB-II.

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

No manufacturing process takes place. The proposed construction of new berths will be used for handling of Coal, Construction materials, General cargo and Containers. Similarly, after strengthening / up-gradation, existing berths-1 to 9, NCB-I & NCB-II will be used for handling of Coal, General cargoes and Containers.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

There is no storage facility in the proposed Coal berths. The Coal unloaded from the ship will be transported to the stack yard located about 3kms from the Berth. Similarly, the coal from the berth 9 will be conveyed through conveyor (already available) to the stack yard about 2km away from the berth and the coal unloaded from NCB-I & NCB-II will be conveyed to the stack yard located about 3kms from the berth. The containers unloaded in the Berths 1 to 8 will be stacked in the backup area alread

1.15

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

Yes

Port’s owned Sewage Treatment Plant is available in the Harbour Estate. Therefore, Solid waste or liquid effluents will not be discharged in the Harbour basin / Port waters.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

The proposed facilities are to be developed through contract. Port will not provide any facilities for housing of operational workers of contractors.

1.17

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

The Port is well connected with the road and rail. There is no need for creation of new road and new rail connectivity for the proposed development. The existing road and rail connectivity shall be used in construction phase. If required, a new road may be formed during operational phase in the proposed reclamation area south of south breakwater.

1.18

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

The Port is already connected by a pucca road system. The port’s express road links the Port with NH 7A connecting V.O.Chidambaranar Port and Tirunelveli and NH 45B connecting V.O.Chidambaranar Port and Madurai via Aruppukottai and Major District Road linking the Port with Kanyakumari via Tiruchendur along the East Coast. V.O.Chidambaranar Port is connected by Broad Gauge railway line with Tirunelveli in the west, Nagercoil and Trivandrum in the south, Madurai, Trichy, Chennai and Bangalore i

1.19

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

There will be no closure or diversion of the existing transport routes or infrastructure.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

There is no necessity for diverted transmission lines or pipelines.

1.21

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

There is no necessity as far as this project is concerned.

1.22

Stream crossings?

The proposed project is within the existing inner harbour and within the notified Port limit inside the sea at a range of minimum 1 km to 13 km from the shore. There is no stream crossing. Some rain water influx occurs during monsoon months, through Korampallam surplus course which is running 6 km away from the project site.

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

There is no abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters.

1.24

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

There will be no changes in water bodies or land surface which could affect the drainage system or the run-off.

1.25

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

Decommissioning of structure does not arise. The existing road inside the Port will be used for transportation of personnel, materials for construction.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

The proposed project is construction of rubble protection bund, construction of new berths, strengthening / up-gradation of existing berths and required dredging in front of berths. Hence, the question does not arise.

1.27

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

During decommissioning there will be no environmental impact.

1.28

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

There is no influx of people.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

There would not be introduction of alien species.

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

The proposed project is formation of rubble protection bund, construction of new berths, strengthening / up-gradation of existing berths and dredging within the Port limit. Hence adequate measures will be taken to minimize the effect on native species and organisms to the maximum extent.

1.31

Any other actions?

No other action.

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)

The proposed project is well within the V.O.Chidambaranar Port’s limit. The proposed project is within the inner harbour and within the notified Port limit inside the sea at a range of minimum 1 km to 13 km from the shore. Hence, acquisition or utilization of undeveloped or agricultural land does not arise.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

The approximate quantity of water to be used for construction & drinking purpose will be 3 Kilo Litres per day during construction period. The water for construction purpose will be arranged by the contractor from outside. Similarly the water for drinking will be arranged by the contractor. Port has their own water supply system. The Port’s drinking water demand is met by Valavallan (3MGD) and Mangalakurichi (1MGD).

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Does not arise

2.4

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

Yes

The nearby source for stone aggregate is Seethakulam / Thalayuthu which is 27 km / 72 km away from V.O.Chidambaranar Port and river sand from the river bed of Thamiraparani at Aathur about 27 km from V.O.Chidambaranar Port.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

The proposed project is within the inner harbour and within the notified Port limit inside the sea at a range of minimum 1 km to 13 km from the shore. Hence, there is no availability of forest land.

2.6

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

Yes

The power requirement in the construction stage is minimum. Hence, the required Power supply will be supplied by the Port itself.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

Does not arise.

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

There will be no hazardous substances or materials to human health or the environment as only construction of rubble protection bund, construction of new berths, strengthening / up-gradation of existing berths and dredging is involved.

3.2

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

No chance of disease or affect disease vectors.

3.3

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

Welfare of the people is not affected.

3.4

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

The hospital and residential colony are situated 6 km away from the proposed project site. Hence, no people would be affected during execution of the project.

3.5

Any other causes

No causes will be generated.

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 overburden or mine wastes will be generated during construction. However, during construction stage, the construction materials waste or surplus are expected. This will be cleared / removed from the site from time to time.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

The construction workers are not allowed for housing in the project site. They are only allowed in the residential area 6kms away from the Project site. The Non-biodegradable waste collected from the Port area are handed over to Thoothukudi Municipal Corporation at free of cost for disposal. The Biodegradable waste collected from the Port area are buried in the dumping yard near to the Port’s Sewage Treatment Plant which is well outside the residential area. The district administration has

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Does not arise.

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

No industrial process waste will be generated.

4.5

Surplus product

The present project involves construction of rubble protection bund, construction of new berths, strengthening / up-gradation of existing berths and dredging. No surplus product will be generated.

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

The sewage or other sludge are not allowed to discharge in Port water.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

The construction waste materials or surplus construction materials are removed from the project site from time to time and conveyed through lorries to site outside the Port limit.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

There is no redundant machinery or equipment.

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

The proposed project is within the inner harbour and within the notified Port limit inside the sea at a range of minimum 1 km to 13 km from the shore. Hence, the question of contamination of soil or other materials does not arise. However, the effluents and waste waters are not allowed to discharge in the land area of the Port.

4.10

Agricultural wastes

The proposed project is within the inner harbour and within the notified Port limit inside the sea at a range of minimum 1 km to 13 km from the shore. Further, the proposed project involves construction of rubble protection bund, construction of new berth, strengthening / up-gradation of existing berths and dredging. Hence, there is no agricultural waste.

4.11

Other solid wastes

Yes

The Non-biodegradable waste collected from the Port area are handed over to Thoothukudi Municipal Corporation at free of cost for disposal. The Biodegradable waste collected from the Port area are buried in the dumping yard near to the Port’s Sewage Treatment Plant which is well outside the residential area.

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

Does not arise.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

No production processes as it is only construction of rubble protection bund, construction of berths, strengthening / up-gradation of existing berths and Dredging.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

No Emission from storage or transport. The dredged materials will be pumped through pipes to the reclamation area.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

During construction stage of the proposed project, the emission from construction equipment shall be controlled by carrying out periodical maintenance and using standard equipments.

5.5

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

The dust and odour emission will be meagre and negligible. However, sufficient dust controlling equipments will be installed. Similarly, the generation of dust during construction stage shall be prevented by taking necessary preventive measures. No sewage or waste materials will be discharged in the Port’s water or in the land area of the Port.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

There is no incineration waste.

5.7

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

The garbage and other waste collected from the proposed project will be conveyed through lorries to the dumping yard near to the Port’s Treatment Plant which is well outside the Township and buried.

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

There is no other source of emissions. The ambient air quality monitoring in the Port’s operational area and residential area are being carried out once in three months. The same shall be carried out in future also.

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

The noise level during construction of rubble bund, construction of new berths, strengthening / up-gradation of existing berths and dredging is expected to be minimal. However, necessary steps will be taken to control the noise pollution.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

The proposed project is construction of rubble bund, construction of new berths, strengthening / up-gradation of existing berths and dredging the dock basin area and approach channel.

6.3

From construction or demolition

During construction and dredging, the noise level will be maintained within the prescribed limit.

6.4

From blasting or piling

Noise generated during piling work and dredging operations either by pile driving equipments or Dredgers will be maintained within the prescribed limit.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

The noise which would be generated during construction would be meagre. Vehicles are generally provided with noise reducing silencers. Heavy machineries / equipment are periodically serviced for any exceedance of noise levels at site of work. Foundation bolts of all machineries are checked and tightened at regular intervals to control vibrations and noise. Preventive maintenance is being carried out as per schedule on all machineries to avoid vibration and noise. . Periodical noise level monito

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

The proposed project involves construction of rubble bund, construction of berths, strengthening / up-gradation of existing berths and dredging the dock basin in front of the berths and approach channel. Hence, lighting or cooling systems are not required for the proposed development.

6.7

From any other sources

There will not be any disturbance due to noise vibration, heat etc,

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

The proposed project involves construction of rubble bund, construction of new berths, strengthening / up-gradation of existing berths and dredging the dock basin in front of the berths and approach channel. Hence, no handling, storage of hazardous cargo takes place. The dredging will be carried out by Cutter Suction Dredger (CSD) or Drilling & Blasting method.

7.2

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

The sewage water will not be discharged in land area or water area of the Port. The collected sewage water is pumped to the Sewage Treatment Plant which is far away from the township area and treated through primary and secondary trickling filters. Further, no effluent will be allowed to be discharged from vessels into the Port water. The sea water quality parameter in various places in the Port area consists of physico-chemical, biological parameters and heavy metal is being carried o

7.3

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

Pollutant materials will not be used.

7.4

From any other sources

No other source of contamination to land and water.

7.5

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

There is no risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources.

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

8.2

From any other causes

V.O.Chidambaranar Port has vast experience in the construction of Breakwaters, Berths and Dredging. The Port has not witnessed any serious accidents in the past years. There were no accidents like collisions, sinking of vessels, failure of crane operation, sabotage, failure of Harbour security etc., in the Port area. Many awareness and training programs are being conducted among the cargo handling labourers for prevention of accidents.

8.3

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

By nature, V.O.Chidambaranar Port is safe from natural disasters. In period of 93 years, three severe storms and six moderate storms have occurred in the Tuticorin region which gave a probability occurrence of severe storm once in 31 years and moderate storm once in 15.5 years. The recent storm hit V.O.Chidambaranar Port was on 13-11-1992 with a wind speed reaching upto 113 km / hour. Occurrence of fog is rare and insignificant. A detailed Disaster Management Plan approved by Ministry is adopte

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 supporting infrastructure facilities such as roads, power supply and waste water treatment plant are already available in the Port. Hence, there is no need to create these facilities afresh. There is no necessity to develop housing facilities. No development of any industries. No. Nil.

9.2

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

The proposed project involves construction of bund, construction of new berths, strengthening / up-gradation of existing berths and dredging the dock basin in front of the berths and approach channel. Hence, there would be no major impact.

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Not Applicable.

9.4

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

No such effects are envisaged.

(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

The project site is within the existing Harbour Basin and channel. The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park and Gulf of Mannar Biosphere Reserve are situated about 8kms North from the project site. There is no landscape, cultural or other related value.

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

The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is situated about 8kms North from the project site.

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

Not applicable.

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

The proposed project site is in the sea is minimum 1 km to 13 km from the shore

State, National boundaries

Not applicable.

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

Does not arise

Defence installations

Yes

Coast Guard Station is situated in the Harbour Estate.

Densely populated or built-up area

The proposed site is minimum 1 km to 13 km from the shore. Port’s residential colony is situated 6 km away from the proposed site.

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

Does not arise. The proposed project site is minimum 1 km to 13 km from the shore. The hospital school, places of worship community facilities are about 6km from the present project site.

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

The proposed project site is minimum 1 km to 13 km from the shore. No fresh water resources available nearby the project site. The river Thamiraparani is about 27 km from the proposed project site.

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

No environmental damage occurred near the project site. Port carried out periodical environmental monitoring once in three months.

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 such area is present near the project site.

(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)	NIL

Essential Detail Sought : NIL

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 Applicant	Ravikumar
Designation	Chief Engineer
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	V.O.CHIDAMBARANAR PORT TRUST
Address	V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust, Harbour Estate Thoothukkudi