APPENDIX I
(See Paragraph-6)
FORM 1
Note : If space provided against any parameter is inadequate, Kindly upload supporting document under 'Additional Attachments if any'  at the last part of the Form1. Please note that all such Annexures must be part of single pdf document.
(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 2x660MW Super Thermal Power Project, Khurja
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/UP/THE/25448/2014
Project Cost 1049800 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 1320MW (2x660MW) ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. a 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 projectKhurja, District Bulandshahar, Uttar 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.Dashahara Kherli - 215 to 296; 508m to 843; 1109 to 1115 Jahanpur - 238s to 410; 388;241 Rukanpur - 1 to 280; 9/728; 179/729; 88/734; 89/735; 3m;4;16;34;38m;57m;58;66;68m;78;84;85;107;115;117;123;130;132;136;141;142;145;151;157m159;160;168;171;185/732;221m;225m;246m;247;255;257;259m;260m Naiphal unchagaon - 208;209s;210;354 to 461;425;402
Town / VillageDashahara Kherli; Jahanpur; Naiphal; Rukanpur
State of the projectUttar Pradesh
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Uttar PradeshBulandshahrKhurja
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Danwar, 5 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Delhi, 90 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Khurja , 11 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)
13. Name of the Applicant mukul
14. Registered Address BHAGIRATHI BHAWAN, (TOP TERRACE), BHAGIRATHIPURAM, TEHRI GARHWAL-249001
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company R.K.Bhat
Name of the Applicant mukul
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Sr. Manager
Pin code 201010
E-mail mukulksharma@thdc.gov.in
Telephone No. 120-2776991
Fax No. 120-2776493
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 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?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 land for the project has already been acquired and mutated in the name of UPSIDC for non-agricultural use. The process of transfer of land by UPSIDC to THDCIL for implementation of power plant is in advance stage.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No Only site clearance with removal of grass/roots will be required. There is no thick vegetation or building in the proposed site.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No _______
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Survey work, Geo-technical investigations have already been carried out at the project site.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Construction of Super Thermal Power Plant and associated facilities.
1.6 Demolition works? No -----
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary accommodation facilities with proper sanitation will be provided for construction workers.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Power House and allied structures will be erected. The site requires leveling/ grading. The entire excavated material will be used for filling the site.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? Yes Underground works for coal handling plant shall be undertaken.
1.10 Reclamation works? No -----
1.11 Dredging? No -----
1.12 Offshore structures? No -----
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Generation of Electricity. Coal based thermal power generation of 1320 MW.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Storage of chemical for water treatment plant for the thermal plant. Storage for spares, Storage for lubricant oil drums and storage yard for scraps.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes A comprehensive Environmental Management Plan has been formulated which include disposal of solid waste and liquid effluents. These measures have been highlighted in the EIA report
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes Township for the power plant employees is envisaged. Housing for permanent O&M personnel shall be provided in the township.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes Diversion of NH-91 is proposed due to the project.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes New railway siding shall be provided for coal transportation and handling system.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? Yes The existing NH-91 shall be re-routed for optimum utilisation of entire 1201 acre land in single piece. In-principle approval has already been granted by Ministry of Road, Transport and Highway (MoRTH) / NHAI. Length of re-routed highway is 6.0 km.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes New transmission lines may be required to be installed for evacuation of power from the proposed project. Make up water from Intake pump house shall be conveyed to the plant through make up water pipelines. Also pipelines for plant effluent, ash slurry pipes and ash water pipes shall be laid.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No --------
1.22 Stream crossings? No --------
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes The source of water shall be surface water from Upper Ganga Canal to meet water requirement for plant.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Yes Hydrological Surface area drainage study has already been conducted through National Institute of Hydrology, Roorkee. It has been envisaged that the existing Aligarh drain system passing through the area shall be augmented to cater the discharge more efficiently. The section and alignment of the drain shall be modified based on the study report of NIH, Roorkee.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes - Construction material from various sources and power plant equipment from different manufacturing units shall be transported. Transportation shall be through roads and railways. - Chemicals shall be transported through roads during operation. - Personnel during construction and operation would use public transport or project vehicles / their own means.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes The life of a coal based thermal power plant is 25 years. After the useful life of the plant is over, the plant will be evaluated for restoration and modernization works or de-commissioning.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No -----------
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes Proposed project will generate employment opportunities both during constructions and operation phases.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No -----------
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No -----------
1.31 Any other actions? No -----------
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 Approximately 1200 acres of non-agricultural land is available for the power plant near Dushehra-kherli village. The proposed land shall be developed with site grading work for construction of power plant. About 123 acres of land is required to be acquired for water and rail corridors.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes It is proposed to draw approximately 5400m3/hr (129600 KLD) of water from Upper Ganga Canal to meet the water requirement. Water commitment letter to provide 53cusec of water from Upper Ganga Canal has already been provided by the Water Resources Deptt., GoUP. No competing user is envisaged.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Raw coal requirement for the project shall be about 6.7 million metric tonnes per annum.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Stone aggregate and sand shall be sourced by contractors from approved quarries. Cement and steel will be sourced from reputed manufacturer. Therefore, detailed quantities, as required shall be worked out during detailed engineering stage.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No -----¬
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Power required for the construction purposes in the tune of 6MVA will be drawn from existing distribution network of UP state. During operation of the plant, power shall be generated and sent to Northern grid.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No ------
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 Hydrochloric acid, Sulphuric acid, Caustic soda, Hydrazine, Ammonia and Liquid Chlorine are envisaged to be used during operation.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No No water borne diseases anticipated since due precautions for treatment and disposal of wastewater will be taken.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The project will be a source of employment and provide more job avenue enhancing the quality of life of the people.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No -----
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 Small quantities solid waste shall be generated, which will be required to be disposed off after proper treatment and Environmental friendly manner.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Meager quantity of used transformer oil, lube oil once in one or two years which shall be disposed as per Environment Management Plan.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Little quantity of sludge from Water Treatment Plant which shall be disposed as per Environment Management Plan .
4.5 Surplus product No -----
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Small quantities of dried sludge from sewage treatment plant shall be used as manure.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes During construction activities certain amount of construction/demolition waste will be generated. Quantification of Construction / demolition waste is difficult at this stage. Disposal of wastes shall be as per Environment management Plan.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No -----
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No -----
4.10 Agricultural wastes No -----
4.11 Other solid wastes Yes Ash is generated during the combustion of coal. About 6610 T/day of ash will be generated which is planned to be utilized as per Ash Utilisation study. Market survey study for Ash Utilisation has already been conducted.
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 from stack due to combustion of coal shall comprise of suspended particulate matter (SPM), respirable particulate matter (RPM), SO2 and NOx. For effective dispersion of particulate matter and gaseous pollutant, a concrete stack with steel flues shall be provided in compliance with the norms of MoEF. During construction there will be emission from vehicular traffic and construction equipment.
5.2 Emissions from production processes No --------
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Fugitive dust during construction stage.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Very minimal dust emission
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust emission due to handling of construction materials and movement of construction machineries & vehicles. Odour from sewage will be restricted to the sewage treatment area.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No --------
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No --------
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No --------
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 The noise level of the order of 90dB (A) will be generated from various equipment of Power Plant.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes As above
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes The major sources of noise during construction phase are vehicular traffic and construction equipment.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes During piling noise level of the order of 85 dB (A) will be generated
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes During construction there will be slight increase in the ambient noise level due to vehicular movement
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes Cooling towers are envisaged. The noise level due to operation of cooling towers will be less than 85 dB (A).
6.7 From any other sources No --------
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 ------
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes Sewage and all plant effluents will be treated to conform to stipulated standards to avoid impact on water or land.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No ------
7.4 From any other sources No ------
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No ------
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 Risk Analysis will be done and Disaster Management plan will be prepared to deal effectively in case of any eventuality like earthquake, fire etc.
8.2 From any other causes No All stipulations of wind load as per Indian code of practice shall be followed for design of structures and facilities. Also necessary precautions shall be taken during construction and erection activities.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No Earthquake resistance structures shall be provided as per stipulations of IS Code. Necessary study like Soil liquefaction study through IIT , Delhi ,Area Drainage Study, Site specific Seismic Study through IIT, Roorkee has already been conducted.
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 will promote establishment of ancillary and small scale industries in the area to meet the various requirement of the project. 60% power is allocated to UP subject to Govt. of India approval. This power will enhance the performance of existing industries in addition to development of new industries in the area.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No -----
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes The project would promote various types of commercial/ industrial activities in the area.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No -----
(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
 No -----
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Upper Ganga Canal is flowing at 8.5 km distance on eastern side of the plot.
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No -----
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No -----
5 State, National boundaries No -----
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No -----
7 Defence installations No -----
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Nearest town is Khurja at a distance of 11 kms
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) No Hospitals, Schools, Places of worships and community facilities are located in Khurja town which is at a distance of about 11km from the site.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No -----
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No -----
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 -----
(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.NAAs per the recent OM issued dated 8th October, 2014 regarding the validity of TOR, your proposal has already been placed before EAC in December, 2014. 06 Jan 2015
2.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 16 Dec 2014
3.NAAs per the OM No. J-11013/41/2006-IA.II(I) (part) dated 8th October, 2014, the outer limit of validity of TOR is four years. Kindly resubmit your request for extension of validity of TOR instead of Fresh TOR. 15 Dec 2014
4.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 09 Dec 2014
5.NAThe details as sought earlier regarding the alternative sites on a original toposheet along with coordinates have not been incorporated. This is also not reflected at S. No. 20. 09 Dec 2014
6.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 19 Nov 2014
7.NAProject site and the alternate sites proposed need to be submitted on the original toposheet along with the coordinates. 19 Nov 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 Applicantmukul
DesignationSr. Manager
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)R.K.Bhat
AddressBHAGIRATHI BHAWAN, (TOP TERRACE), BHAGIRATHIPURAM, TEHRI GARHWAL-249001
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