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 50 MW RLNG BASED POWER PROJECT
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/AN/THE/84074/2018
Project Cost 38780 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 50 MW ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 0.809 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 projectHope Town at Ferrargunj Tehsil in South Andaman District of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
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.Survey No. 41
Town / VillageHope Town at Ferrargunj Tehsil in South Andaman District of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
State of the projectAndaman and Nicobar
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Andaman and NicobarSouth AndamanPort Blair
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms No Railway Line exists in entire A&N Island., 0 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Veer Savarkar International Airport, 4.5 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Port Blair , 7.9 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Village Hope Town at Ferrargunj Tehsil in South Andaman District of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
13. Name of the Applicant Krishna
14. Registered Address NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company NTPC VIDYUT VYAPAR NIGAM LIMITED
Name of the Applicant Krishna
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Chief General Manager
Pin code 110003
E-mail nvvn.environment@gmail.com
Telephone No. 11-24387049
Fax No. 11-01124367021
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet Yes
Uploaded detailsAnnexure-Uploaded details
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? No
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/A
20. If No, Reason N/A
21.
Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?No
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?Yes
StatusApplication 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?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) Yes The proposed 50 MW LNG based power project is envisaged to be accommodated within the 2 acres of Government land located in Hope Town which is under physical possession of A&N Administration (i.e. Govt. Land). There will be a permanent change in the land use and topography for the construction of the proposed Regasified Natural Gas based power plant of 50 MW.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes The proposed site is devoid of any natural forests. However, clearance of existing land cover shall be required as per the requirement for grading/levelling for the project site to construct power plant and associated utility and infrastructure facilities. There are no buildings and structures in the proposed project site, hence there is no requirement for the clearance.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The proposed project site is a Government land & is under physical possession of A&N Administration. The proposed site will be converted to industrial use.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Pre-construction activity like Topography Survey, Geo-Technical Investigation etc. has been already carried out by M/s Petronet LNG Ltd at the proposed site. However, NVVN has requested A&N administration to hand over the report for these studies.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Site development and Construction of Main Plant & its associated facilities is envisaged.
1.6 Demolition works? No Nil
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary offices and fabrication yard will be established within project site. In addition temporary accommodation 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 Main plant and some associated facilities will be above ground. Earthwork will be required for power plant facilities to have a safe/levelled land.
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 required
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Power generation of 50 MW (5x10 MW) from Duel fuel based (i.e. LNG & HSD) Technology. Production process is given in Pre-FR enclosed with TOR application.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes It is envisaged to store High Speed Diesel (HSD) in fuel oil tank and other mandatory spares and materials/chemicals within power plant premises.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes An effluent management scheme would be implemented which involve collection, treatment and recirculation/disposal of various effluents. Adequate treatment facilities would be provided to all waste streams emanating from the power plant and desalination system to control the water pollution. This would include physico-chemical and biological treatment.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No No long term housing facility in the plant area will be provided. Operational workers/staff will reside in nearby town/city.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes Existing approach road connecting the proposed Power Project with nearest road will be strengthen suitably. However, the need based new approach road to the project site will be constructed. Marginal increase in Road traffic and marine traffic is anticipated construction and operational phase of the project due to the movement of man and material.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Existing sea route and infrastructure facilities (i.e. NH-223) will be used during construction and operational phase of the project.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Not envisaged
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes New power transmission lines will be installed.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Not envisaged
1.22 Stream crossings? No No stream crossing is involved.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? No The fresh water requirement for the project is around 8kL/day. This shall be produced from sea water through desalination plant. Around 25kL/day of water will be drawn from sea.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No No change is envisaged.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Construction material and power plant equipment shall be transported during construction phase. Most of the transportation shall be through Sea route/Roads. HSD/ Oil shall be transported during operation phase through Sea route/Roads. Chemicals shall be transported through Sea route/Roads. Personnel including labors during construction and operation would use public transport or their own means.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No No dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works is required
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Not envisaged
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes Proposed project will generate limited employment avenues during construction phase leading to temporary influx of people in the area.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not envisaged
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Nil
1.31 Any other actions? No Nil
2 Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Yes About 0.809 ha (i.e. 2.0 acres) of polygon shaped Government land having irregular topography along the seashore in Hope town will be used for the proposed LNG based power plant.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes About 8 KL/day of fresh water is required to meet the requirement of Plant Cooling Water System & Service Water System. In order to meet the water requirement of the project through desalination plant, it is proposed to draw 25 KL/day of water from Sea.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not required
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes After detailed engineering the quantities required will be estimated
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Nil
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes During construction phase, power required will be generated from temporary DG sets. During operation, auxiliary power requirement shall be met through the power generated by the plant.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No No other natural resources will be used.
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 High Speed Diesel (HSD) Oil and small quantity of Lubricating oil are envisaged to be used and stored at site during operation phase.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No No water borne disease anticipated since due precautions for treatment and disposal of waste water will be taken. All efforts will be taken for hygienic conditions & sanitation facilities in the project premises.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? No The project will generate self-employment opportunity and would improve the socio-economic status and living conditions due to increased power availability due to proposed project. It will also improve the Energy Requirement of Andaman & Nicobar Islands & contribute in socio-economic growth.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No Nil
3.5 Any other causes No Nil
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 No spoil will be generated.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Small quantities shall be generated, during construction and operation phase of the project which shall be disposed off in environment friendly manner possibly by local municipal authorities.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Generally under hazardous waste category used oil/waste oil from transformers & used Lead acid batteries etc. will be generated. All generated Hazardous waste will be collected, if any, and stored at specific identified area at site. Authorized agency will be hired to dispose the collected Hazardous waste.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not Applicable
4.5 Surplus product No Not Applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Small quantities, which will be disposed off in environment friendly manner or used as manures
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Not envisaged
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No No redundant machinery or equipment is envisaged
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not Applicable
4.10 Agricultural wastes No No agriculture waste will be generated.
4.11 Other solid wastes No No other waste is envisaged
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 Proven efficient gas engines will be used for Power generation which shall run on re-gasified LNG as fuel. NOx are the only major gaseous pollutants. Suitable environment friendly with appropriate pollution control equipment shall be adopted in the proposed 50 MW Power Plant. The exhaust emissions (NOx, NHMC, PM, CO) will be in line with the requirements of the emission standards for Diesel Engines dated 09.07.2002 under Environment Protection Third Amendment Rules, 1986.
5.2 Emissions from production processes No No emissions envisaged during production processes.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport No No emissions envisaged.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Fugitive dust from construction site due to loosening of soil.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes During construction phase nominal dust will be generated and water sprinkling will be done to limit the emission of dust.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No No incinerators are proposed.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No No waste is proposed to be burned at site.
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 Pumps, blowers, Compressors and Natural gas based Engines for generation of power.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No No industrial or other processes are envisaged.
6.3 From construction or demolition No During construction phase the construction equipment will generate noise, which will be monitored and maintain the noise level to permissible limit. No demolition is envisaged.
6.4 From blasting or piling No Controlled blasting techniques shall be used for removing heavy stones from site. Vibration technique will be used for piling thus keeping the sound levels within limits.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic No Not Envisaged
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not Envisaged
6.7 From any other sources No Not Applicable
7 Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials Yes All due care will be taken to avoid spillage of hazardous materials. As the units under the proposed project shall use LNG as primary fuel and HSD as secondary fuel, near zero solid waste shall be generated due to operation of the plant. However the waste generated within the proposed project, if any, including the waste generated due to desalination plant shall be handled as per stipulations of various waste management rules of MoEF&CC.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes An effluent management scheme would be implemented which involve collection, treatment and recirculation/disposal of various effluents. Adequate treatment facilities would be provided to all waste streams emanating from the power plant and desalination system to control the water pollution. This would include physico-chemical and biological treatment.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No Not envisaged as the project is based on LNG which is considered to be as clean fuel technology and in addition suitable environmental control measures shall be also adopted provided.
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? No Not envisaged as the project is based on LNG which is considered to be as clean fuel technology and in addition suitable environmental control measures shall be also adopted provided.
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 Onsite and off-site Disaster Management Plan will be prepared and implemented for the proposed project to deal effectively in case of any eventuality.
8.2 From any other causes No No
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No The proposed power plant is located in seismic Zone-V (IS 1893, Part-I: 2002) and accordingly the facilities will be designed and constructed to withstand earthquake of Zone-V and other natural disaster like cyclone and flood. During events of floods/ cyclones/ tsunami, standard operating procedure w.r.to safety of and power plant will be followed.
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 A&N Islands shall be the 100% beneficiary of the power generated from the proposed power project. Proposed project will benefit and strengthen the power-supply gap and improve the energy requirement of A&N Island and consequently stimulate the development of the region. The project will replace the existing power generating which uses diesel as fuel with clean fuel technology and thus contribute in reduction of environmental pollution.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No Not envisaged
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes The project would initiate various types of commercial/Tourism activities in the area.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No Not applicable, as this is a green field project devoid of any nearby industrial activities.
(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 Cellular Jail Monuments located at about 3.1 Km (South East) from the project site.
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes There are several ecologically sensitive areas within 10 Km of the project site i.e. Various Reserved/Protected Forests, Mt. Harriet National Park, Snake Island Wildlife Sanctuary-I, Snake Island Wildlife Sanctuary-II, Loha Barrack Crocodile Sanctuary, Mt. Harriet Hills etc.
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes 1. Mangroves in Bamboo flat: 1.3 km 2. Mt. Harriet National park : 3.4 km 3. Snake Island Sanctuary-I: 7.0 km 4. Sanke Island Sanctuary-II: 7.1 km 5. Loha Barrack crocodile sanctuary: 11.2 km 6. Mt. Harriet Hills 0.7 Km North However, during the detailed EIA study more information on flora and fauna will be collected and sensitive species of flora & fauna would be identified for breeding and nesting will be collected on these aspects.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes A&N is an archipelago of over 572 Islands located in the Bay of Bengal.
5 State, National boundaries Yes Nearest National Highway NH-223 is at a distance of 8 km in North direction.
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes Recreation or other tourist sites which can be accessed through coastal road and Water Ways.
7 Defence installations Yes 1. Navy's Floating Dry Dock: 2.8 km 2. Air force Station Prothrapur : 9 km
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Major city is Port Blair located at a distance of 7.9 km South to the project site.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Public health centres, schools, places of worship, community facilities are available within 15 km.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes Tourism There are different Ecological Sensitive Sites/ National Park/Tourist Places/Wildlife Sanctuary located within in 10 km radius area as given at Sl no. III (1 & 2).
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Nil
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 Yes The area falls in Seismic Zone-V which as per IS 1893 (Part-1): 2002. The proposed site location does not falls under Tsunami effected area (flood prone area). Plant will be designed by taking all safety factors for earthquakes and flooding. Due to geological conditions of the area, possibility of subsidence, landslides and erosion is not anticipated.
(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
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
ADS Letter
ADS Letter
      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1. ADS Reply LetterAs desired kindly find herewith the details of Quantities of fuels (LNG & Diesel) required for the proposed project and the storage arrangements for 55 MW Greenfield (Dual Fuel Power Project) Andaman & Nicobar Gas Power Project at Hope Town at Ferrargunj Tehsil in South Andaman District, Andaman and Nicobar. It is requested that the TOR for the EIA Study may please be approved at the earliest. 21 Jun 2019
2. ADS Raise LetterPlease provide the information as per attached letter. 25 Feb 2019
3.NACommittee after deliberations, deferred the project till the opinion of CRZ division is made available to the Committee and the information as sought above is provided by the Project Proponent 20 Dec 2018
(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 ApplicantKrishna
DesignationChief General Manager
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)NTPC VIDYUT VYAPAR NIGAM LIMITED
AddressNTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited
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