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 Patna Waste to Energy polant
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/BR/THE/99725/2019
Project Cost 340000 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 400 MWh ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 0 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 projectRam Chak Bairiya Landfill Site, Patna -Bihar
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.122
Town / VillageRamchak Bairiya, Patna -Bihr
State of the projectBihar
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
NIL
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Patna Sahib Railway Station, 5.5 km, NE km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Jai Prakash Narayan Airport, Patna, 9.3 km, NW km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Patna , 9.0 km - NE km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Patna Municipal Corporation , New Market, G.P.O. Golomber, Patna-80001, Bihar Phone No. 092040 560850
13. Name of the Applicant Ajay
14. Registered Address F.No. 301, Shobha Complex, Gorakh Nath Lane, New Capital Patna
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company AGD BAIRIYA ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED
Name of the Applicant Ajay
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) MD
Pin code 110001
E-mail ajay.girotra@me.com
Telephone No. 011-40254386
Fax No. 011-
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 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 There would be no change in land use. The land is designated for solid waste disposal / sanitary landfill, composting and WtE plant. Now, a part of existing landfill/ municipal solid waste dump site has been allotted by Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) for setting up of proposed project.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No There are no building or, distinct vegetation or tree at site except few bushes and weeds. Hence, no clearance of existing land is required from forest angle or, permission for tree cutting.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No There will be no change in land use as landfill site is designated for solid waste disposal, composting and Solid Waste to Energy facility by PMC.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Pre- construction activities, i.e. soil investigation shall be carried out.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Construction work is required for setting up of ‘Solid Waste to Energy’ facility which will have office building, plant area, unloading & handling of MSW, etc as per approved plan.
1.6 Demolition works? No Not Applicable
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Construction labour will be hired locally from nearby areas so dedicated housing facility for construction workers will not be required. Only temporary sanitation facilities will be provided at site.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes As per Building Plan (during the construction phase), excavation may be required for laying the foundations for boundary & building. The excavated soil will be used for backfilling and landscaping.
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 applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes By processing 1200 tonnes solid waste and 1400 KLD wastewater, products , such as, 400 MWh green power, 200 KLD purified water and 200 KLD zero carbon fuel will be produced.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? No Temporary sheds will be used for storage of goods or construction materials before commissioning of plant (during soil investigation, construction, errection, etc).
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes The proposed project itself is a facility for treatment of 1200 tonnes waste per day. The waste shall be processed for generation of green power, potable water and zero carbon fuel. There could be generation of 5- 10 kg/day of MSW by workers and staff which will be collected and processed within the facility itself. Wastewater generated from domestic use by staff and workers will be collected in septic tank and over flow tank and would be fed in the process. No oth
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No No housing facilities is proposed.
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? No Not applicable
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No Pipeline will be laid for pumping wastewater from Nala to WtE plant. Electricity evacuation line will be laid between WtE plant and nearest grid station for evacuation of power
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Not applicable
1.22 Stream crossings? No No stream is crossing at the project site.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? No Wastewater requirement for the project is around 1400 KLD. 20 KLD drinking water is required which will be met through Municipal Water Supply. 1400 KLD of wastewater from nearby nala will be pumped. 20 KLD of in-house generated purified water will be used for landscaping and miscellaneous purposes.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No None envisaged
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Materials during construction phase shall be transported by truck, trolley etc. Construction materials like steel, aggregates, sand and cement will be sourced through local retailers and transported by road. Scaffolding, suttering and left over construction materials will be transported by road for decommissioning of construction activity.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No Not applicable
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No None envisaged
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes During Construction Phase Temporary influx of people in the form of labour would occur. Approx. 150 no of local labour shall be hired. During Operational Phase During operation of the facility, 37 no. of staff and workers shall be hired. A majority of them will be local
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No None envisaged
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No None envisaged
1.31 Any other actions? No None
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) No The land is designated for solid waste disposal i.e., landfill site. Now, a part of existing landfill / Solid Waste Dump site has been allotted by Patna Municipal Corporation to project proponent for setting up proposed project. The land where the plant is proposed is part of sanitary landfill. It is not agriculture land. Proposed Solid Waste to Energy Facility will be converting waste into green power, purified water and zero carbon fuel.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Water requirement for the project is around 1400 KLD. 20 KLD of fresh water is required which will be met through Patna Municipal Corporation. 1400 KLD of wastewater will be lifted from nearby nala. 20 KLD of in-house generated purified water will be used for landscaping and miscellaneous purposes
2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Construction materials like stone, aggregates, steel and cement will be sourced through local retailers.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not envisaged.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Power will be required during construction phase. Power for commissioning of plant will not be required.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Not envisaged.
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 No Not applicable.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Occurrence of disease in vicinity of plant will be reduced considerably since, there would be negligible storage of Fresh Solid Waste in future and legacy waste will be slowly processed reducing it to Zero Storage
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes Commissioning of plant will reduce the probability of adverse effects on people due to solid waste disposal and sanitary landfill. It will improve living conditions in the vicinity of WtE plant, in particular and Patna City in general.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No Not applicable.
3.5 Any other causes No None
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 Not applicable
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Proposed project is for processing the municipal solid waste hence, whatever municipal solid waste generated by workers ( 5 to 10 kg/day) will be collected and processed within the plant for generation of power, water and fuel.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) No Not applicable
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Non envisaged
4.5 Surplus product No Will be returned to suppliers
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No Not applicable
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Construction waste generated will be reused to the extent possible. Rest of the waste will be used for raising the level of plot.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not applicable
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Existing legacy solid waste will be removed to a heap and will be processed in the proposed WtE Plant.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No There is no agricultural activity proposed as part of project. Tree droppings, grass cuttings and plant treamings from green belt area will be fed in the proposed WtE plant.
4.11 Other solid wastes Yes Generation of solid waste/ ash not 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 No It is a Cold Plasma Gasification process, Emissions- Nil
5.2 Emissions from production processes No None, exhaust air along with water vapor at 35 0 C will be released in atmosphere
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes All vehicles including JCBs, trucks and compactors would be PUC certificate system compliant. Sand and Cement will be transported with due care to avoid dust emission. Water will be sprinkled on sand, bricks and aggregates during storage.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Dust emission is likely to be generated during construction phase which will be reduced by water sprinkling at specific time intervals & timely maintenance schedule for construction machinery. Dust control measures will be adopted to contain dust. All machinery, equipments and vehicles will be State of Art, available in market in conformity with prevailing Government regulations.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes During loading & unloading of construction material, dust is likely to be generated during construction phase. Water will be sprinkled and tarpaulin cover will be provided over stored raw material to reduce dust emission. Sewage will be collected in septic tank of appropriate size. Construction waste will be filled in to raise the plinth level of plot.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No There will be no incineration of waste. It is a incineration free technology.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No Open burning of biomass/ other material will not be practiced.
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 It is a State of Art WtE plant without boiler/ incineration process. Turbines are of latest design and would be with proper acoustic enclosures. Noise standards within battery limits/ work zone will be complied with as per the Factories Act, 1948 while, noise limits at the boundary of plant will be complied with as per Noise Pollution (Regulation and Control) Rules, 2000.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes It is a State of Art WtE plant. Noise limits in work zone environment will be complied with as per the Factories Act, 1948.Workers will be provided with earmuffs and other safety gadgets in work zone.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Demolition of any structure is not envisaged. State of Art construction equipments, machinery and vehicles will be used at the site. Maintenance schedule for equipments, machinery and vehicles will be adhered to for proper upkeep.
6.4 From blasting or piling No Blasting will not be undertaken at site. Latest technique will be employed for laying the foundation, as per design.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes No significant contribution of traffic due to operation of the project is envisaged as the proposed project will be developed within the existing landfill. However, a slight addition can occur during construction phase from movement of construction materials and labour apart from staff during the operation phase.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not Applicable
6.7 From any other sources No None
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 No hazardous substance will be manufactured, stored or, used at the plant. No hazardous waste will be generated at the plant using Cold Plasma Gasification process.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No The source of wastewater is from domestic use and sewage so generated will be collected in septic tank and overflow tank and would be fed in the plant / process along with wastewater from floor washing. It may not exceed 18 m3/ day.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No Emission from the facility is not envisaged. Turbine exhaust air along with water vapor will be vented.
7.4 From any other sources No None envisaged
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No Since, there will be no emission from the plant, there is no risk of short term or long term build up of pollutants in the environment.
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 Since, There will be no storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances at the plant during construction or production, zero risk due to hazardous substances is envisaged. However, proper risk assessment will be done during EIA study and on-site Emergency Management Plan (EMP) will be drawn.
8.2 From any other causes No None
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes The plant area under reference falls under Zone-IV, according to the Indian Standard Seismic Zoning Map. Suitable seismic coefficients in horizontal and vertical directions respectively will be adopted while designing the structure. There is no possibility of landslide in the area.
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 All supporting infrastructure, workforce, labour, housing, etc, exists near site i.e., within municipal limits of Patna, State Capital. All supporting infrastructure exists near site. There would be no need for additional land for sanitary landfills after commissioning of the project, in future.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No There would be positive impact of the project since no additional land would be needed for sanitary landfill at Patna in future.Intensity of groundwater pollution will reduce.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes The proposed Solid Waste to Energy plant, a State of Art facility, once start operating will set a precedent for future developments. Socio- economic conditions of nearby communities will improve leading to improvement in living standards in the vicinity of plant and Patna city.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No The proposed WtE plant which would set an example for Solid Waste to Energy facilities at upcoming metro cities in the country.
(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 No such area is involved. Such areas are far away from plant, i.e., Kanvar Bird Sanctuary- 160 km, East / NE Vikramshila Gangatic Dolphin Wildlife Sanctuary – 230 km , SE Kusheshwar Asthen Bird Sanctuary – 150 km, NE Valmika National Park – 220 km, NW
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests No There is no Ramsar Site or Wetland of International Importance in the Vicinity of proposal project. Kankar Tall/ Kabar Tall Lake, Begusarai is the nearest Bird Sanctuary and Wetland of International Importance. Nearby surface waterbodies are: River Ganga – 6.0 km North River Gandak (Confluence with Ganga) – 9.0 km North
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No No protected or sensitive area is located within 10 km radius of the proposed project. Sanjay Gandhi National Park (manmade) is located in NW direction: at 7.0 km distance. It is not reserve or protected forest.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No None
5 State, National boundaries No None
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes SH-78, 12.6 km - South SH-93, 13.0 km - NE NH-98, 2.1 km - East/SE NH-83, 5.5 km - West
7 Defence installations No Controller of Defence Accounts, Rajendra Path, Patna 10.9 km - NW Bihta Air Force Station, Bihta, 36.9 km - West Danpur Cantonment, Patna, 25.1 km - NW
8 Densely populated or built-up area No The project site is in the vicinity of moderately built up area/ villagers: Ram Chak Bairiya, Ramkrishan Nagar, Shekhpura, etc
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Many hospitals, schools, place of workshops & community facilities are available in the vicinity. School Satyam International School, 3.0 km - NE Vidya Niketan Girls School, 2.o km - East Kiddy Convent High School, 3.0 Km - South/ SE PMS School, 3.5 km - SE Hospitals Riddi Care Hospital, 4.0 km - South/SE New Rainbow Hospital, 3.0 km - NE G S Hospital,
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes Surface Water Resources: Watercourses- River Ganga, 6.0 km - North River Gandak confluence with river Ganga, 9.0 km - North
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Ram Chak Bairiya Landfill site. It is a sanitary landfill area. There will be no adverse impact from proposed project.
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 The plant area under reference falls under Zone-IV, according to the Indian Standard Seismic Zoning Map. Suitable seismic coefficients in horizontal and vertical directions respectively will be adopted while designing the structure. There is no possibility of landslide in the area.
(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
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      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1.NA

Therefore, as all the projects are based on same technology and until the decision on 55 MW WtE Project is decided, Committee opined that all other proposals shall be deferred.

11 Apr 2019
(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 ApplicantAjay
DesignationMD
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)AGD BAIRIYA ENERGY PRIVATE LIMITED
AddressF.No. 301, Shobha Complex, Gorakh Nath Lane, New Capital Patna
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