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 Development of New NH-544F starting from its junction with NH-44 near Maruru (Raptadu), Anantapur district at Km.0.000 connecting Itukalapalli, Husenapuram (Tadipatri), Nagireddipalli, Nallagatla, Giddalur, Kagitaalagudem (Cumbum), Rayayaram, Nuzendla, Kommalapadu, Kavuru, Phirangipuram, Medikonduru, Velavarthipadu and terminating at its junction with Vijaywada Inner Ring Road near Pedda Parimi, Guntur District at Km. 385.310 in the State of Andhra Pradesh (Total Length: 385.310 km)
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/AP/MIS/88514/2018
Project Cost 1289700 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule7(f) Highways
Project Sector INFRA-2
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 385 km ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 3850 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify Yes
a) Protected areas notified under the wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectAndhra 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.Marur, Kandukur, Danduvaripalle, Durgam, Dosaledu, Diguvapalle, Korumanipalle, Perusomala, Peddaventhurla, Ramabhadrunipalle, Allur, Peddachinktakunta, Mandaloor, Mundlapadu, Yedavalli, Nagireddypalle, Gudimetla, Mokshagundam, Hazaratgudem, Bondlapadu, Kaluvapalle, Gajjelakonda, West Gangavaram, Alavalapadu, Pamidipadu, Perumallapalle, Kunduru west, Govindapuram, Erlapadu, Solasa, Medikonduru, Bandarupalle, Pedaparimi
Town / VillageAnantapur, Kurnool, Ongole, Guntur, Markapur,
State of the projectAndhra Pradesh
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Andhra PradeshGunturThullur
(2.)Andhra PradeshGunturTadikonda
(3.)Andhra PradeshGunturVinukonda
(4.)Andhra PradeshGunturNuzendla
(5.)Andhra PradeshGunturNadendla
(6.)Andhra PradeshGunturChilakaluripet H/o.Purushotha Patnam
(7.)Andhra PradeshGunturPhirangipuram
(8.)Andhra PradeshGunturMedikonduru
(9.)Andhra PradeshPrakasamDonakonda
(10.)Andhra PradeshPrakasamKurichedu
(11.)Andhra PradeshPrakasamSanthamaguluru
(12.)Andhra PradeshPrakasamBallikurava
(13.)Andhra PradeshPrakasamDarsi
(14.)Andhra PradeshPrakasamMarkapur
(15.)Andhra PradeshPrakasamCumbum
(16.)Andhra PradeshPrakasamTarlupadu
(17.)Andhra PradeshPrakasamBestavaripeta
(18.)Andhra PradeshPrakasamRacherla
(19.)Andhra PradeshPrakasamGiddaluru
(20.)Andhra PradeshPrakasamKomarolu
(21.)Andhra PradeshKurnoolRudravaram
(22.)Andhra PradeshKurnoolAllagadda
(23.)Andhra PradeshKurnoolSanjamala
(24.)Andhra PradeshKurnoolKolimigundla
(25.)Andhra PradeshKurnoolUyyalawada
(26.)Andhra PradeshAnantapurTadpatri
(27.)Andhra PradeshAnantapurPutlur
(28.)Andhra PradeshAnantapurNarpala
(29.)Andhra PradeshAnantapurBukkarayasamudram
(30.)Andhra PradeshAnantapurAnantapur
(31.)Andhra PradeshAnantapurRaptadu
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Anantapur railway station, 11.5 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Kadapa, 158.4 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Anantapur , 11.5 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Anantapur district has 3 Revenue Divisions, 64 Mandals and 962 Revenue villages. Kurnool District comprises 3 Revenue Divisions, 54 Revenue Mandals and 920 Revenue Villages. Prakasam district has 3 Revenue Divisions, 56 Mandals and 962 Revenue vill
13. Name of the Applicant Dr Biswajit
14. Registered Address G-5 & 6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New DElhi-110075
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company DR.B.Mukhopadhyay
Name of the Applicant Dr Biswajit
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) General Manager
Pin code 110075
E-mail biswajit@nhai.org
Telephone No. 11-25074200
Fax No. 11-25093543
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?Yes
StatusApplication for Forest Clearance yet to be submitted
(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?No
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?Yes
Uploaded Order/PolicyAnnexure-Uploaded order/policy
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?Yes
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)378 ha.
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 Yes, there will be both temporary & permanent changes in the land use, land cover of the area. Land use of the additional RoW acquired along the project road will be changed permanently. There will be temporary change in the land use due to the construction of diversion roads, setting up of labour camps, construction yards which will be in existence only during the tenure of project execution. The proposed land use changes will not change the existing topography of the area.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes The land and structure falling in proposed Right of Way (RoW) will be cleared after acquisition of land. Only those trees which will directly come in the way of the alignment will be cleared. A total of 51537 trees which come in the right of the way needs to be removed and necessary compensatory plantation will be done following IRC SP21 - 2009 code. The details are annexed as 'Plantation programme'
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Pre-construction investigations viz., topographical surveys, traffic survey, sub grade soil investigation, sub-surface investigation using bore logs for structures and identification of new aggregate/sand quarries and borrow areas will be carried out during pre-construction stage.
1.5 Construction works? Yes The project implementation involves construction of 4/6 lane access controlled expressway connecting New Capital City Amaravati to Ananthapuramu. The project also involves the construction of culverts, bridges, ROBs, interchanges, junctions, pedestrian/animal underpasses, vehicle underpasses, side drains, etc.
1.6 Demolition works? Yes Clearance of vegetation and structures within proposed RoW will be undertaken. However, utmost care will be taken during the design phase towards restricting improvement works in the residential and commercial stretches, to the minimum.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary construction camps will be provided near to the construction sites. The construction workers will be provided with the entire supporting infrastructure like toilet facilities, septic tanks, medical facility and recreation center etc., in an environmentally acceptable manner.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Earth excavation would be one of the activities to be carried out during construction phase. The productive top soil layer will be preserved for reuses in landscaping, slope turfing and plantation as well as for rehabilitation of borrow areas/plant sites.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? Yes Tunneling work is proposed as part of the Highway construction through the hilly terrain.
1.10 Reclamation works? No Not applicable
1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? No Not applicable
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Temporary structures for storage of goods or materials will be developed along the length of the project road during construction period and the materials and machinery will be stored in the earmarked areas.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes The solid waste generated would consist of earth materials. These will be reused for rehabilitation of borrow area/quarry sites, camp sites etc. The municipal solid wastes generated in will be disposed off to the nearest designated disposal/landfill sites. For sewerage disposal, septic tanks with soak pits will be provided. Demolition wastes will be reused in embankments, shoulders, slopes, approach roads etc. Unused waste will be dumped in earmarked dump yard as per guidelines.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Not applicable
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No Not applicable
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Not applicable
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? Yes There would be no closure of existing transport routes in the nearby areas, but some temporary traffic diversions will be made for traffic movement during construction of the project road, if and as necessary.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes Transmission lines and irrigation/PHE pipelines will be diverted in some stretches in consultation with the respective Departments. If any transmission/pipe line crosses the alignment, it will be accordingly diverted during construction stage. Utility ducts will be provided along the alignment throughout the project stretch.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No No change in hydrology of water courses is envisaged due to the project. Adequate number of balancing culverts will be provided to maintain the natural water flow and drainage.
1.22 Stream crossings? Yes The alignment is passing near to some of the big water bodies such as Brahmamasagar Lake, Velugodu reservoir, Cumbum Lake and other streams and water bodies. Proper care shall be taken to free from dumping of solid wastes and earth materials. The details of water bodies crossings etc., are annexed as 'Detail of water bodies'
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes For construction work, surface water will be used. Drinking water requirement for workers will be met through tube wells.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No Changes in water bodies or the land surface will not be affected due to the project.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Transportation of raw materials/machinery into the project site and movement of materials within the site, will be done by tippers or any other passenger vehicles. Also approx. 9000 Construction workers will be transported to site in buses or other passenger vehicles.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No Not required
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Not applicable
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes There will be temporary influx of people to the area as labors and other people who will be involved directly or indirectly in the construction. The preference will be given to the local people in the employment. The project will increase the economic activities in the region. This would also help to increase the indirect employment opportunities, market facility to the people living in the region.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No such introduction is anticipated
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? Yes There are certain flora & fauna existing in the project area which might be affected. The adverse effects will be investigated during the EIA study. When there is removal of native species, the same will be compensated with plantation programme and the native species will be planted during the compensatory plantation programme by following IRC SP21 - 2009 code. The details are annexed as 'Plantation programme'
1.31 Any other actions? No 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 The predominant land-use along the project corridor is agricultural which accounts for about 94% of the total land use followed by forest area (5%), Built-up area (1%). Prominent crops grown along the study area include groundnut, sunflower, rice, cotton, maize, chillies, sesame, sugarcane etc
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes The construction water requirement will be met from surface water bodies. Ground water will be used for construction, where surface water is not available after obtaining prior permission from concerned authorities like CGWA. Approximate water requirement for the construction is 175.73 Lac KL
2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Material requirements are Cement – 1361317 MT, Sand – 1925255 Cum, Aggregate 13830982 Cum, Granular material/Moorum 1319435 Cum, HYSD – 29449 MT, Bitumen 278758 MT, Bitumen emulsion 5358 MT, Borrow earth – 58996457 Cum.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Use of timber or forest products is not envisaged in the project execution.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Electricity required for construction equipment will be provided by Diesel Generators. Labour camps will be provided with Kerosene/LPG as fuel sourced from Govt. authorized suppliers.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No No significant natural resources would 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 Storage of HSD, Bitumen will be as per the stipulated guidelines. Besides these, emergency response plan will be in place towards meeting unforeseen emergencies. Trained personnel will be handling such materials and care will be taken so that spills are avoided and in case of spills, immediately they are contained.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Camp sites will be provided with soak pits and septic tanks. At regular intervals disinfectants will be applied to restrict the growth of vectors. Suitable drainage and waste management measures will be adopted, which will restrict stagnation of water or accumulation of waste within the project site. This will effectively restrict the reproduction and growth of disease vectors.Medical facilities will be in place to look after the health of inmates of camp.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The proposed project is meant for improving Transport Infrastructure in Andhra Pradesh and boost the industrial & tourism by providing faster connectivity and more opportunities for locals. The project will give many benefits during construction & operation stage. Apart from better mode & frequency of transport, access to quality health care facilities, educational & other infrastructural facilities will increase. Agro-industrial activities will increase in urban areas.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. Yes The proposed project alignment is mostly in open agricultural land. However, there are some schools, hospitals and other sensitive receptors along the alignment. Most of them are located at safe distance away from the road. All measures will be taken to avoid any negative impact due to increased traffic, noise levels and possibility of accidents. The proposed expressway would help the patients to approach to the hospital with minimum time and cost.
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 Yes Spoil, overburden or mine waste will be generated during raw materials extraction and their processing. All these materials will be consumed for rehabilitation of borrow areas or filling of low lying/disfigured waste lands.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Solid waste generated in construction and workers camp will be segregated at source and will be disposed off/buried at nearest municipal site after duly approval of the concerned authorities in environmentally acceptable manner. It is envisaged that approximately 4500 Kg of domestic solid waste (500 gm/person) per day will be generated from the workers camps which will be disposed of to the nearest solid waste disposal sites as discussed above.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Spent oil from construction equipment and DG sets generated during construction phase will be appropriately stored and handled and properly disposed of through APPCB approved vendors.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes The minor amount of processing waste may be generated from Hot mix/batch mix plant which will be collected and utilized towards strengthening internal road in the camp site or other haulage roads.
4.5 Surplus product Yes Top Soil, Excavated materials and over burden are surplus products. Top soil will be used as top layer in median filling & embankment slopes prior to turfing etc. Excavated materials will be reused in road embankments. Non-usable material will be used for reclamation/ rehabilitation of quarries and borrow pits. Overburden will be used for rehabilitation. Final surface will be made up from top soil rich in NPK will be layered to receive grass/vegetation.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No It does not involve any permanent waste water from the proposed project. Hence, no sludge would be generated.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Estimated waste generated from the project site during pre-construction and construction would be fairly considerable or sometimes negligible. These wastes would be used in strengthening of roads, shoulders, land filling of the proposed expressway.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No No such application
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No No such possibility
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not Applicable
4.11 Other solid wastes Yes Discarded tubes and tyres will be sold out to third parties for their usage.
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 During construction, a good number of trucks will carry the construction material for which emission of air pollutants will increase. All vehicles deployed for construction of the project will have to keep “Pollution Under Control” certificates. DG sets will emit air pollutants in the area during construction period. The emission generated during construction will be temporary and localized in nature. Proper mitigation measure will be taken to reduce air pollution from the construction site.
5.2 Emissions from production processes No Not Applicable
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport No Fugitive emission from storage and transportation of construction material like stone aggregate, sand, fly ash, cement etc., during construction period. Trucks carrying construction materials will be covered by the tarpaulin. Appropriate mitigation measures such as water sprinkling will be adopted in the construction and storage areas.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes The emissions from the construction activities envisaged are Hot mix/Batch mix/Stone crusher plants. Hot mix/Batch mix/Stone crusher plants shall be located at least 500 m away from the human habitation and reverse side of the predominant wind direction. Hot mix plant will be operated as per the regulatory limits of Andhra Pradesh State Pollution Control Board (APPCB).
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Water sprayed at mixing sites & temporary diversion haulage roads to suppress the dust. Vehicles delivering loose and fine materials will be covered with tarpaulins sheets. Tail boards will be provided to prevent spillage. Crushers will be operated as per APPCB guidelines. Septic tank with soak pits will be used to prevent foul odour. Disinfectants be applied towards abating odour. Camp site wastes are collected in waste pits and disinfectants applied to reduce odour menace.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not applicable
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No Not applicable
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 The Hot /Batch mix Stone crusher plants will be installed 250 m away from the habitation. Timing of noisy operations near sensitive receptors shall be regulated. Stationary source like DG sets will be installed with noise abating devices. During construction, noise generated due to heavy construction machinery and movement of vehicles at site, which will all be temporary and localized in nature. Personal protective devices shall be provided to the workers operating in the vicinity of high noise.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No Not Applicable
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Noise will be emitted due to construction of roads, bridges, culverts etc., and supporting infrastructure for the project. Noise will be emitted due to site preparation, and from construction equipment. Night time activities will be suspended in residential areas. Equipment will be operated with suitable noise abating devices.
6.4 From blasting or piling No No blasting work will be exercised. Noise and vibration will be generated from piling activities envisaged.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Noise and vibration are inevitably associated with construction and operational traffic. However, no significant rise in construction traffic is anticipated. The regular maintenance of vehicles and machinery and use of new generation models is a remedy to get rid of higher noise and vibration levels
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No All such system will be operated with adequate mitigation to keep noise level within prescribed limit.
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 No Oils and lubricants will be stored for the construction activities with all the prescribed anti-spill measures. Provisions will be made so that spills are collected, stored and disposed of aesthetically. Vehicles will be serviced and refueled at designated areas on paved surface. Oil traps will be provided to intercept oil/grease/asphalt etc., to prevent pollution from run off entering into any water body.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No The Sewage from labor camps will be discharged into septic tanks with soak pits arrangement.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No Contamination of soil due to deposition of dust and other pollutants may take place. However, this will not be significant due to faster dispersion and improved fuel technology including vehicle engine combustion.
7.4 From any other sources No No other sources exist.
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No Not Applicable
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 No Not anticipated. All the safety measures will be provided during storage & handling of hazardous substances/explosives as per norms. Emergency response plan (both on site and off site) will be formulated at site.
8.2 From any other causes No During construction activities, all the labour will be provided with suitable personal protective equipment as required under health and safety norms. Training and awareness about the safety norms will be provided to all supervisors and labour involved in the construction activity. Adequate fire protection measures will be given to the site. During the operation phase, ambulances, emergency handling terms deployed at intermittent stretches.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No Not Expected.
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
 No The project will be the construction of 4/6 lane expressway, which will support better communication, time minimization, better market facilities, etc. The Project road will include the following facilities. System Interchanges, ROBs, Vehicular Underpasses/Overpasses, Pedestrian Underpasses, Toll Plaza, Operation and Maintenance Center. Service Area including rest area, refreshment area, fueling area, bus bays trauma care etc.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No Not Applicable
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Likely to induce economic growth through development of industry, market places and development activities.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No Not applicable
(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 Most of the area is hilly terrain with plateaus, Ridges, Gorges and Deep valleys which support tropical mixed dry deciduous and moist deciduous forests with an under growth of bamboo and grass. One Wildlife Sanctuary namely Gundla Brahmeswaram Wildlife Sanctuary (GBM) is falling at a radial distance of 6.23 Kms from their boundary to the proposed NH-544F. The proposal for obtaining the clearance from SBWL and NBWL is under process.
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes The project corridor is passes through Reserved Forests like Mutssukota, Sirivel, Nallamala, Ganugapenta, Uppumaguluru, Edavalli, Govindapuram ,Kavuru to an extent of 18.7 km. Forest area required is 378 ha for greenfield expressway. Wildlife Clearance application is in progress for obtaining the Certificate from Chief Wildlife warden for Gundla Brahmeswara WLS's for the distance from alignment. This certificate will be furnished in due course of time during EC process.
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No As per the preliminary study, there are no sensitive species of flora and fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering and migration are identified in the project. However, the detailed Ecology & Bio-diversity studies will be conducted and the same will be presented in the draft EIA& EMP Report.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No Not applicable
5 State, National boundaries Yes Not applicable
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No Not applicable
7 Defence installations No Not applicable
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes The project stretch is passing sufficiently away from densely populated or built up areas like Anantapur, Tadipatri, Giddaluru, Darsi, Guntur etc.,
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes There are few schools, places of worship and other community places along the project road. Necessary safety precautions will be taken at these locations
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No No such environmental resources have been noted.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No No such environmental pollution or damage has been noted.
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 No such natural hazards would be expected.
(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.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 14 Mar 2019
2.NA1Topplan pLAN showing distance from proposed alignment and Sri Gundla Brahmeshwara WLS 2Tree cutting details with Girth size and type of species.No of trees cutting. 14 Mar 2019
3.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 13 Mar 2019
4.NAThe EDS replied details are not found. Please check and attach separate file for EDS clarification. 01 Feb 2019
5.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 11 Jan 2019
6.NAPlease furnish the details 1.Copy of NH notification with NH number with out this Tor proposal will not be considered 2.Certificate from Chief wildlife warden distance from proposed alignment and Sri Gundla Brahmeshwara WLS 3.Tree cutting details with Girth size and type of species.No of tree cutting is more you are advised furnish proper justification and also to reduce the tree cutting 02 Jan 2019
      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 ApplicantDr Biswajit
DesignationGeneral Manager
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)DR.B.Mukhopadhyay
AddressG-5 & 6, Sector-10, Dwarka, New DElhi-110075
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