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	Proposed Expansion of Non-ferrous Metal Extraction Plant (Lead - both Primary & Secondary and Tin).
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/AP/IND/91386/2019
Project Cost	67500 lacs

S. No. in the schedule	3(a) Metallurgical industries (ferrous & non ferrous)
Project Sector	Industrial Projects - 1

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

1. Proposed expansion of existing secondary lead manufacturing unit from drained battery waste from 19350 TPA to 40,000 TPA along with By-products, • Silver - 13 TPA • Gold - 0.03 TPA • Bismuth - 2.1 TPA • Telurium - 1.1 TPA • PP Chips - 6.2 TPA 2. Proposed production of Primary lead Metal from Lead Ore Concentrate & lead from secondary lead recycling unit for production of 60,000 TPA Primary Lead. & By-Product viz: Sulphuric Acid -52,000 TPA Zinc Oxide- 15,000 TPA Copper Matte- 260 ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization	Expansion
Proposal Number	IA/AP/IND/91381/2017
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)	CTR -1233/PCB/ZOK/CFE/2017
Uploaded EC letter	Annexure-Uploaded EC letter

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

19350 ha.

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

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

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

Location of the project	Sy No.: 151/1, 151/2, 151/3, 151/4, 147, 148 & 150 Routhusuramala village, Thottambedu mandal, Chittoor district, Andhra Pradesh
Shape of the project land	Block (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS file	Annexure-GPS file
Uploaded copy of survey of India Toposheet	Annexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.	Sy No.: 151/1, 151/2, 151/3, 151/4, 147, 148 & 150
Town / Village	Village Routhusuramala
State of the project	Andhra Pradesh

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
(1.)	Andhra Pradesh	Chittoor	Thamballapalle

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Srikalahasti Railway Station, 11 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Tirupati Airport, 40 km

11.

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

Srikalahasti , 15 km

12.

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

Routhusuramala Gram Panchayat

13.

Name of the Applicant

Anil

14.

Registered Address

1, A. J. C. Bose Road, 4th Floor, Kolkata - 700020

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	M/S AXORA RESOURCES LIMITED
Name of the Applicant	Anil
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	VicePresident
Pin code	700020
E-mail	anil.khaitan@axoraresources.com
Telephone No.	080-46327600
Fax No.	080-46327619
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

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?	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?

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)

Yes

Land measuring 20.6 Hectares (51.0 acres).has been earmarked for the proposed expansion project. The land is generally flat and does not come under flood zone. It does not have any human settlement. The land is situated within the Industrial Park - Routhusurmala, Thottambedu Mandal, Chittoor. This project will be developed following a land use plan, which shall be made taking into consideration relevant guidelines / stipulations of the concerned Authorities. Moreover, the planning of the proje

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes

Site clearing and preparation activities will involve removal of scanty vegetation as available on the plot. The proposed land has already been classified as an Industrial zone.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

Proposed project will be developed following a well - designed land-use plan. A positive change in the land use due to the proposed project is expected.

1.4

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

Yes

Soil testing will be carried out as per requirement.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

The civil works for the construction and development of the proposed project include earthwork excavation; construction of factory sheds, storage sheds / godowns, utilities, internal roads & parking areas, etc.

1.6

Demolition works?

1.7

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

Local contractors & workers will be engaged for the construction activity.

1.8

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

Yes

Please refer Pre-feasibility Report.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

1.10

Reclamation works?

1.11

Dredging?

1.12

Offshore structures?

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

Please refer Pre-feasibility Report.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

All construction materials will be handled through site store within the project boundary.

1.15

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

Yes

Three types of solid waste disposal methods shall be followed: 1) Comprehensive use in plant Smelting dust, side-blowing furnace dust, dross reverberatory furnace, lead dross, anode slime, noble metal comprehensive recovery system reduction slag, and Bismuth oxide slag shall be comprehensively utilized in the plant. 2) Sell directly Zinc oxide from the fuming furnace, coal dust from the lead melting kettle, copper matte from the copper dross reverberatory and waste vanadium catalysts are ge

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

1.17

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

The State Highway No.61 runs at a distance of about 4.5 km (towards North) from the site. The site also has good rail, port and air connectivity. All these facilities will be used during construction and operation phases.

1.18

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

1.19

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

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

1.21

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

1.22

Stream crossings?

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

Ground water drawn through bore wells (that would be installed within the plant premises) will be used as source of water.

1.24

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

1.25

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

Yes

The plant location has proper road, rail and port linkages. These facilities will be used for transportation of materials, equipment and personnel during construction and operation phases.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

1.27

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

1.28

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

Yes

Total man-power of around 1050 persons will be required for the proposed project in relation to activities of different units and sections. Direct Supervisory: 100 Direct Skilled: 250 Direct Semi & Unskilled:300 Indirect : 400

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

1.31

Any other actions?

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

Land measuring 20.6 Hectares (51.0 acres) has been earmarked for the proposed expansion project. The land is generally flat and does not come under flood zone. The land is situated within the Industrial Park - Routhusurmala, Thottambedu Mandal, Chittoor. It does not have any human settlement or agricultural activity.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Domestic Water Demand – 102 kld. Industrial Water Demand – 3368 kld Total – 3470 kld Source – Water demand shall be met from groundwater by installing borewells & Surface Water.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

2.4

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

Yes

Will be procured mostly from local sources.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

2.6

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

Yes

Total power requirement of the proposed expansion project will be around 14 MW where 4 MW shall be sourced from Waste Heat Recovery system and the rest will be sourced from Southern Power Distribution Corporation.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

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

Avg. 1,10,000 TPA of Molten Lead shall be processed

3.2

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

3.3

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

3.4

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

3.5

Any other causes

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

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Solid waste of domestic / commercial origin that would be generated in the Plant will be disposed off suitably in consultation with the concerned Civic body.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

Handling, storage and disposal of Hazardous waste will be managed through the authorized waste recyclers of the State.

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

4.5

Surplus product

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

Domestic wastewater shall be treated in the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). Sludge from ETP will be stored in a secured enclosure following HW storage protocol and ultimately disposed through the authorized waste recyclers of the State.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Will be utilized to develop the land.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

4.10

Agricultural wastes

4.11

Other solid wastes

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

Furnace fuel, Liquid Oxygen will be used in the process & HSD will be used in DG sets. Emissions will be released to the atmosphere through stack as applicable & will be controlled as per relevant statutory requirement.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Fugitive Emissions.

5.5

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

Yes

Fugitive Emissions.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

5.7

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

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

6	Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

6.1

From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers

Yes

Noise below the level of 75 dB(A) will be generated during operation of the proposed plant.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Yes

From fans, pumps, etc.

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

During construction, noise below the level of 85 dB(A) will be generated.

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

Due to vehicular movement, there will be slight increase in the ambient noise level.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

6.7

From any other sources

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

Handling, storage and use of hazardous material will be done following standard protocols for Hazardous chemicals.

7.2

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

Domestic wastewater will be treated in a sewage treatment plant (STP). Treated effluent meeting the relevant discharge standards will be used in non-critical purposes like landscaping, automobile and truck cleaning, etc.

7.3

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

Yes

Off gas SO2 shall be passed through waste heat recovery boiler for power generation. After that the gas shall be passed through ETP and dust collected in ETP shall be sent back to furnace for recycling. The Off gas (SO2) from ETP is passed through scrubber / Electric Demister/ Drying Tower/ Primary and Secondary Converter and absorber to produce Sulphuric Acid for selling in Market. Off gas from Fuming Furnace shall be passed through Waste Heat recovery boiler for Power Generation and Zinc oxid

7.4

From any other sources

7.5

Is there a 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

Yes

Compliance to Safety Rules and Disaster Management Plan would be done.

8.2

From any other causes

8.3

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

The area falls under Earthquake Zone V as per Indian Standard Seismic Zoning Map.

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 project will have insignificant impact on the road network around the project site. The project is not expected to have any impact of concern on the power supply system, housing and wastes management system of the area.

9.2

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

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Yes

9.4

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

(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

Yes

Kambakam Reserve Forest - 7.3 kms towards South of the project site.

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

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

Yes

Kambakam Reserve Forest - 7.3 kms towards South of the project site.

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

State, National boundaries

Yes

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

Defence installations

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Srikalahasti - • 9 km from the project site.

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

Yes

• Srikalahasti Government School - 9.5 km from the project site • SVA Degree College - 9.1 km from the project site • Sreekalahateeswara Institute of Technology - 11 km from the project site • Srikalahasti Government Hospital - 8.2 km from the project site • Ravi Nursing Home - 9.8 km from the project site • BNK Hospital -10 km from the project site

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

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

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

(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 Applicant	Anil
Designation	VicePresident
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	M/S AXORA RESOURCES LIMITED
Address	1, A. J. C. Bose Road, 4th Floor, Kolkata - 700020