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 notification No
Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained N/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s Katwa Super Thermal Power Project (2X660 MW)
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/WB/THE/248261/2021
Project Cost 7466 cr
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 1320 MW ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 358 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 projectSrikhanda, Kosigram
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.Srikhanda, Kosigram
Town / VillageSrikhanda, Kosigram
State of the projectWest Bengal
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)West BengalBarddhamanKatwa - I
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Katwa, 1 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Kolkata, 160 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Katwa , 1 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Srikhanda Katwa Subdivision Burdwan district 713150 Kosigram Katwa Subdivision Burdwan district 713150
13. Name of the Applicant Vijay
14. Registered Address NTPC Engineering Office Complex Sector-24, Noida
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company NTPC Limited
Name of the Applicant Vijay
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Head of Deptt Env Engg
Pin code 201301
E-mail environment.ntpc@gmail.com
Telephone No. 120-2410331
Fax No. 120-24105060
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 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?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) No About 884.562 acres of irrigated agricultural land has been identified for construction of main plant, township and ash disposal area, which will be subjected to a permanent change in land use. 556 of the land has already been acquired by WBPDCL/ GoWB, which is being transferred to NTPC. Rest of the land is being acquired by NTPC.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes There are no buildings existing on the land acquired/ proposed to be acquired. However, removal of natural vegetation is envisaged during site development.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes About 884.562 acres of irrigated agricultural land has been identified for construction of main plant, township and ash disposal area, which will be subjected to a permanent change in land use. 556 of the land has already been acquired by WBPDCL/ GoWB, which is being transferred to NTPC. Rest of the land is being acquired by NTPC.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Topographical survey, Geotechnical survey and EIA Study had already been completed for the project. However, further investigations may be required.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Construction works include power plant, township and ash disposal area.
1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition works
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary sites will be used for construction workers at the identified location with necessary infrastructure facilities.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes All construction activities shall involve above ground structures only. Ash dyke shall involve earthwork, cut and fill activities.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No
1.10 Reclamation works? No
1.11 Dredging? No
1.12 Offshore structures? No
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Thermal power generation (1,320 MW) process based on supercritical technology.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Storage of coal, fuel oils, water, chemicals etc. are envisaged.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes A comprehensive Environmental Management Plan shall be formulated covering solid waste management as well as liquid effluent treatment and disposal facilities. The same shall be implemented at site.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes Various Residential and Non-residential Buildings within the township are envisaged.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes During construction phase, additional road/rail traffic may be generated for supply of construction materials and plant equipment. During operation phase, coal shall be transported trough railway lines while Fuel Oils shall be transported through rail/ road.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes For transporting the equipment, material and coal to site through rail, a new railway siding shall be constructed.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes New transmission lines for power evacuation are envisaged.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes It is proposed to draw water from the Bhagirathi river near the confluence point of Bhagirathi and Ajoy rivers.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? No
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Construction Material, Labour and Main Plant Equipment shall be transported through roads/ rail route. Coal shall be transported during operation phase through rail and oil shall be transported through rail/ road. Chemicals shall be transported through roads. Personnel during construction and operation phases shall be transported through roads.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No
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 There will be temporary influx of people during construction phase. During operation phase, personnel will be settled down in the township.
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 23 Ha
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes 95040 KLD
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Coal 6.46 MTPA
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes The project shall have several components like main plantbuilding, coal handling system, fuel oil handling system, watertreatment and use system, cooling towers, chimney, ashhandling system, switch yard, residential buildings &infrastructural facilities. Most of these units are commissionedon a turn key contract system. Therefore, item wise detailedquantities are difficult to estimate at this stage. Theconstruction material shall be sourced locally as far aspracticable.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes LDO - Intermittent Construction power will be met from nearby sub-station ofState Govt.
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 Fuel Oils, Hydrochloric Acid, Caustic Soda, Liquid Ammonia, Liquid Chlorine, shall be used and stored at site during operation phase. The details of these materials are yet to be worked out.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The project shall provide employment potential under unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled categories as well as potential for self-employment. Further, it will improve the power supply position in West Bengal and States of Eastern Region, which is vital for economic growth as well as improving he quality of life. The improved power supply will reduce the dependence of general public and commercial establishments on DG Sets and water pump for irrigation in rural area.
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 shall be generated, which shall be disposed off in environment friendly manner.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Used Lead battery, Spent Oils etc. which shall be recycled asper rules.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Ash will be generated due to combustion of coal. The estimated quantity of annual ash production is approx. 2.9MTPA.
4.5 Surplus product No
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Small quantities, which will be used as manures.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Construction waste will be generated.
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 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 Stack Emission shall comprise of particulate matter (PM), SO2, NOx and CO2 due to combustion of coal. PM 30 mg/Nm3 (Max), SO2, & NOx 100 mg/Nm3 (Max)
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Stack Emission shall comprise of particulate matter (PM), SO2, NOx and CO2 due to combustion of coal. PM 30 mg/Nm3 (Max), SO2, & NOx 100 mg/Nm3 (Max)
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Fugitive emissions may be generated which shall be controlled using dust extraction/ suppression systems.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes This will be restricted to the construction phase and the construction site only. Adequate steps would be taken to control emission.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust is anticipated during loading and unloading of construction material and excavation of upper earth surface. These will however be temporary in nature, which will be controlled by providing water sprinklers. Tarpaulin cover will be provided on stored loose materials to reduce the dust emission.
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 85 dB (A) at 1 meter will be generated during operation of power plant.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes There will be generation of noise and vibration from power plant operations. Source will be firmed on steel base and enclosed with acoustic enclosures to reduce noise and vibration. Green belt of adequate width will further reduce noise and vibration of the polluting source.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Due to various construction activities, there will be short-term noise impacts in the immediate vicinity of the project site. The construction activities will include the following noise generating activities: Concreting, mixing & operation of DG sets. Construction plant and heavy vehicle movement. Operation of construction equipment would be controlled by proper servicing of equipment.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes During piling, noise level of the order of 85 dB(A) will be generated during construction phase
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Due to vehicular movement there will be slight increase in the ambient noise level.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes Insignificant noise impact will result from lighting or cooling systems.
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 Yes Hydrochloric Acid, Caustic Soda, Liquid Ammonia and Liquid Chlorine are envisaged to be used.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes There will be no discharge of untreated sewage on land or into water bodies. Adequate treatment of sewage will be carried out. Treated sewage will be re-used for flushing, landscaping and cooling purposes, recreational uses.
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 Adequate measures shall be taken for the control of fire and explosion hazards. Further, On-site and Off-site Disaster Management Plans shall be prepared and implemented at site.
8.2 From any other causes No
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes Adequate care will be taken during design and construction to resist natural disaster like earthquakes etc.
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 Project will benefit and strengthen the power supply in West Bengal and other states of Eastern Region. In addition, construction of project will promote establishment/ expansion of ancillary and small scale industries and service sector in the area as well as overall industrialization of the State. This will lead to improvement of livelihood of the people.
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 initiate various types of commercial 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 No
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 Yes Bhagirathi River – 6 Km Ajoy River – 5 Km
5 State, National boundaries No
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes State Highway between Bardhaman and Katwa
7 Defence installations No
8 Densely populated or built-up area No
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes These facilities are located within 15 km
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 : 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 ApplicantVijay
DesignationHead of Deptt Env Engg
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)NTPC Limited
AddressNTPC Engineering Office Complex Sector-24, Noida
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