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 Iron Ore Beneficiation (1.2 MTPA) at Village - Kunkuni, Tehsil - Kharsia, District - Raigarh, Chhattisgarh by M/s Vedanta Washery & Logistic Solutions Pvt Ltd.
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/CG/IND/100786/2019
Project Cost 1200 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule2(b) Mineral beneficiation
Project Sector Industrial Projects - 1
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 1.2 MPTA 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 projectVillage - Kunkuni, Tehsil - Kharsia, District - Raigarh, Chhattisgarh
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.Village-Kunkuni, Tehsil-Kharsia, District-Raigarh, Chhattisgarh
Town / VillageVillage-Kunkuni, Tehsil-Kharsia, District-Raigarh, Chhattisgarh
State of the projectChhattisgarh
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)ChhattisgarhRaigarhKharsia
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Robertson Railway Station, 0.50 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Swami Vivekananda International Airport, 170 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Raigarh , 24.4 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Gram Panchayat Kunkuni
13. Name of the Applicant Surya
14. Registered Address Robertson SEC Rly at NH-49, Village-kunkuni, Kharsia
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company VEDANTA WASHERY AND LOGISTIC SOLUTIONS PVT LIMITED
Name of the Applicant Surya
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Director
Pin code 496661
E-mail vedantaironore@gmail.com
Telephone No. 0120-4044630
Fax No. 0120-
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet No
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? No
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/A
20. If No, Reason N/A
21.
Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?No
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?No
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?No
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?No
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?No
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)N/A
24.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?No
(a) Name of the CourtN/A
(b) Name of the Sub courtN/A
(c) Case No.N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectN/A
(II) Activity
1 Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) Yes Land acquired for the proposed project is barren and semi-agricultural, more or less plat without many undulations, however the land use of the same will be change for industrial purpose. Total land is in possession of the management. Hence there will not be any change in local land use plan due to the proposed project.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No The land earmarked for the proposed project is more or less flat without many undulations, without any buildings and vegetation. Hence no clearance of buildings and vegetation will be required for proposed project.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes There will be creation of new land use due to construction of proposed Iron ore beneficiation plan. This will be achieved by proper landscaping/ plantation around the boundary walls at suitable patches within the boundary complex.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Soil testing is envisaged for safe design of civil and engineering structures.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Following construction works will be undertaken within the proposed site of after obtaining the prior Environmental clearance from MoEFCC, GoI, New Delhi & Permission to Establish from Chhattisgarh Environment Conservation Board
1.6 Demolition works? No The land is free from any structure and, therefore, no demolition work is involved in construction and operation of the washery
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No There is no requirement of temporary for construction workers as the same are easily form the nearly villages.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Most of the structures in the plant will be above the ground. However excavations will be involved for foundations
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No underground works is involved as no mining or tunneling activities is proposed.
1.10 Reclamation works? No No Reclamation works is required.
1.11 Dredging? No No Dredging activities will be involved.
1.12 Offshore structures? No No offshore structures are envisaged in the proposed activity
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? No It’s a Iron ore beneficiation plan project. Only washing & grinding will be done.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes All the materials, Finished Goods, Wastes are stored under covered sheds having RCC flooring guarded by Garland Drains.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Closed circuit water system will be adopted in the proposed unit. Hence there will not be any wastewater generation from the process. However only wastewater generated will be sanitary wastewater i.e. 3.0 m3/ day; which will be treated through Septic Tanks followed soak pits.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No No Housing facilities or colony is provided in the plant premises.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes New Railway siding is envisaged for the proposed Iron ore beneficiation plant to be served from Robertson Railway Station.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes New Railway siding is envisaged for the proposed Iron ore beneficiation plant to be served from Robertson Railway Station.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No No closure or diversion of transport routes or infrastructure is envisaged in the proposed project.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No No new or diversion of transmission line.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No No culverting, realignment are envisaged. There will not be any changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers.
1.22 Stream crossings? No No stream crossing is involved.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Water required for the proposed project will be met from Ground water.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Yes No changes in water bodies, drainage and land surface are anticipated, as the site is more or less flat without many undulations
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes A few vehicles will be provided for transport of personnel during construction of the plant. Construction materials will be transported in covered trucks. The road is capable of handling the additional vehicular traffic during the operation of the proposed project. New Railway siding is envisaged for the proposed project
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No No such works are envisaged.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No No such works are envisaged.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes During construction local people will be involved. During operation of the plant preference will be given to the local people for employment.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No such activity is envisaged
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No As a part of greenbelt development plan native species that are suitable to that soil condition will be developed in consultation with DFO as per CPCB Guidelines.
1.31 Any other actions? No Not applicable
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 Total land envisaged for the proposed project is 15.630 Hect and same is in possession of management. 33% of the total project area, will be developed with Greenbelt.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Total water for entire project will be 700 KLD.Water required will be sourced from the Ground water. Permission will be obtained from the CGWA for drawl of Ground Water.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes 1.6 MTPA of ROM iron ore will be required per/year
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Construction material (stone, aggregates, and/soil) required for the construction will be purchased from the local market.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not applicable
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes There is no requirement of any type of fuel for the operation of proposed unit; however Power required for operation of shall be drawn from CSEB Grid.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Not applicable
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 None
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No The effluent will be completely recycled. Zero effluent discharge will be maintained. All environmental regulations will be followed in the proposed project. Hence no Water borne diseases are anticipated due to the proposed plant.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The Population in surrounding area will get benefited due to infrastructural and community development activities. Further, the proposed project will provide job opportunities.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No The effluent will be completely recycled. Zero effluent discharge will be maintained. All environmental regulations will be followed in the proposed project. Hence no adverse impact on hospitals, children, elderly persons.
3.5 Any other causes No Not applicable.
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 The dug soil during excavation will be used for filling of low-lying areas.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Disposed off as per norms
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) No No such material will be generated
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Tailing will be generated from the Iron ore beneficiation unit. Tailing will be given to cement plant and ceramic industries.
4.5 Surplus product No Not Applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Disposed as per norms.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Construction wastes will be disposed off as per guidelines (Construction and Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016)
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No No redundant machinery will be kept in the premises.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No There will be no contamination of soil or any other material.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No No such generation
4.11 Other solid wastes No No such generation
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 There is no consumption of fossil fuels for production activity; however there will movement of vehicles for inward and outward for transportation of raw materials and finished products.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Dust laden flue gases from will be passed through Bag Filters and thereafter cleaned gases will be vented in to atmosphere through Stack of adequate height as per norms of CPCB.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Dust will be emanated due to loading, unloading of iron ore fines. Fugitive emission; that will be reduced by deployment of dust extraction system by installing Bag Filters at all the strategic Locations etc.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Some dust emissions will be generated during construction. Water spraying system and dust curtains will be deployed to prevent the dust emanation due to construction Activities.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust will be emanated due to loading, unloading of iron ore fines. Fugitive emission; that will be reduced by deployment of dust extraction system by installing Bag Filters at all the strategic Locations etc.
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 All machinery will be manufactured as per OSHA/MOEFCC guidelines. Flexible rubber plates are provided at the mounting of machines to absorb vibrations as to reduce noise. Earplugs will be provided to workers working in the noise prone areas. Ambient noise levels will be in accordance with MOEF notification dated 14-02-2000 i.e. noise levels will be < 75 dB (A) during daytime and < 70 dB (A) during night time.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes All machinery will be manufactured as per OSHA/MOEFCC guidelines. Flexible rubber plates are provided at the mounting of machines to absorb vibrations as to reduce noise. Earplugs will be provided to workers working in the noise prone areas. Ambient noise levels will be in accordance with MOEF notification dated 14-02-2000 i.e. noise levels will be < 75 dB (A) during daytime and < 70 dB (A) during night time.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Construction equipment will cause some noise. Earplugs will be provided to construction workers who work near the noise generating equipment.
6.4 From blasting or piling No No such operations are involved.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Vehicles used by construction staff are minimal. The noise levels will be in accordance with MoEFCC notification dated 14-02-2000 & its amendment as on date.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No No heavy noise will be generates by the process.
6.7 From any other sources No No other source envisaged.
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 Good housekeeping practice will be maintained. This will eliminate any spillages.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No Closed circuit cooling system will be adopted in the proposed project. Sanitary wastewater will be treated in septic tank followed by soak pit. There will be no Effluent discharge outside plant premises and all the generated effluent will be recycled/ reused. Hence we will follow ZERO discharge norms all time throughout the year.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes Generation of dust during the process will be suppressed by water spraying or sprinkling. All the fugitive emission sources will be facilitates with water suppression system. All possible measures will be adopted for abatement of pollution
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 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 LDO will be stored in MS tanks with Dyke wall arrangement. All the Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) guidelines will be followed. Hence there will not be any thermal impact on outside population due to the proposed Project.
8.2 From any other causes No Not applicable.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No Not applicable.
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 No such activities are envisaged.
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 With the improvement in the socio-economic status of the people in the area, later developments are expected.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes The effects of other industries in the area will be considered.
(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 falls under vicinity.
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Forests in 10 km Area: Rabo RF -5.4 KM-North Endu Rf – 8.65 KM- NNW Bargarh RF – 4.5 KM - NW
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No There is no wildlife sanctuary or national park within 10km are of the site.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Mand River – 2.8 KM – NE Kurket River – 8.6 KM – NE
5 State, National boundaries No No State and National border come in the vicinity of the plant.
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No No route comes under the plant area that will be utilized by the public as accesses to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim area.
7 Defence installations No There is no defense installation within the vicinity.
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Town – Kharsia, 6.25 km towards West.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Maa Kali Mandir – 2.4 KM – WSW Academic Brigh Public School – 1.99 KM – WNW Alok International School – 2 KM – WNW Sanskar Hospital – 5.8 KM – WSW Mahatma Gandhi Govt. Collage – 4.2 KM - WSW
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No No such area around the project site.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No No such area comes under project vicinity.
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 area comes under project vicinity.
(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 ApplicantSurya
DesignationDirector
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)VEDANTA WASHERY AND LOGISTIC SOLUTIONS PVT LIMITED
AddressRobertson SEC Rly at NH-49, Village-kunkuni, Kharsia
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