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	PHIL ISPAT PRIVATE LIMITED
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/CG/IND/75951/2018
Project Cost	184 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

Expansion of Sponge Iron from 60,000 TPA to 1,75,500 TPD and installation of New Induction Furnace to manufacture 1,53,000 TPA of M.S. Ingots / Billets, New Rolling Mill to manufacture 1,53,000 TPA of TMT bars / Structural Steel / Rolled Products, Gasifier of 12,000 m3/hr & Power plant - 18 MW (WHRB – 12 MW & FBC – 6 MW) ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization	Expansion
Proposal Number	IA/CG/IND/75950/2005
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)	2202/TS/CECB/2005
Uploaded EC letter	Annexure-Uploaded EC letter

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

11.24 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	Digora Village, Tahakatpur Tehsil, Bilaspur District ,Chhattisgarh
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.	245/2, 246, 248/1, 248/2,249/1, 249/2, 249/3, 250, 251/1, 251/2, 251/3, 251/4, 252, 253, 255, 257, 264, 265, 266, 275/2, 276, 278/1, 278/2, 279/1, 279/2, 279/3, 279/4, 280, 281/1, 281/2, 281/3, 286/1, 286/2, 286/3, 288/3, 289/3, 411/103, 411/70, 411/75, 411/86, 415, 416, 417 & 259/2, 259/3, 259/3
Town / Village	Digora
State of the project	Chhattisgarh

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
(1.)	Chhattisgarh	Bilaspur	Takhatpur

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	BILHA, 11 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	RAIPUR, 120 km

11.

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

BILASPUR , 20 km

12.

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

Digora

13.

Name of the Applicant

VIJAY

14.

Registered Address

Plot No.63 & 66, Ph No.113, Mother Teresa Ward No.43, Jalvihar Colony, Raipur

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	PHIL ISPAT PRIVATE LIMITED
Name of the Applicant	VIJAY
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	DIRECTOR
Pin code	492001
E-mail	ispatphil@gmail.com
Telephone No.	0771-4207555
Fax No.	0771-4207588
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

Present use of land is Industrial. Existing plant is already under operation and now it is proposed to enhance the capacity of the Sponge Iron unit and install new Induction furnace Unit , Rolling mill and power plant in the same premises and additional land of 2.4 acres. (Total Land Extent is 30.18 Acres (11.24 Ha.)) Some topographical changes will occur due to the excavations, construction activities pertaining to the expansion project. 1/3rd of the total area will be developed with gre

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Part of the expansion project will be implemented in the vacant area available in the existing plant premises and part in the additional land of 2.40 acres. 1/3rd of the total area will be developed with greenbelt (inclusive of existing) in the plant premises.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

No other land use other than industrial will be created in the site premises

1.4

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

Yes

Investigations have been carried out for soil and water in the area where construction of the expansion project is planned.

1.5

Construction works?

Construction activities pertaining to the expansion project will be taken up only after obtaining environmental clearance from MoEF&CC and CTE from CECB.

1.6

Demolition works?

Construction of proposed expansion project will be taken up in the vacant area available in the existing plant premises and in the additional land of 2.40 acres acquired. Hence no demolition activities are involved in the proposed expansion project.

1.7

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

Construction workers will be taken from local areas and from other areas. Temporary Labor colony housing will be envisaged for non-local construction workers.

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 expansion project activities will be above the ground. However excavations are involved for foundations in construction and cut will be used for filling within the site.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

No mining and tunneling is involved in expansion project activities

1.10

Reclamation works?

No reclamation works are envisaged in expansion project activities

1.11

Dredging?

No dredging activity is involved in expansion project activities

1.12

Offshore structures?

No offshore structures are envisaged in expansion project activities

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

Production of Sponge Iron from iron ore, coal & limestone. The waste flue gases from the kiln will pass through WHRB and power will be generated. Later this Sponge Iron will be melted in Induction Furnace along with scrap to produce M.S.Billets/Ingots. These Billets/ingots will be fed to a Rolling Mill to produce TMT bars/Structural steels. The Char and Dolochar generated from the sponge iron will be used in FBC boiler as fuel and power will be generated. Detailed Manufacturing Process &

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Raw materials such as iron ore, coal, Limestone will be stored in covered shed. Ash generated will be stored in silo only.

1.15

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

Yes

There will be no effluent discharge in the DRI plants, SMS and Rolling mill, as closed circuit cooling system will be adopted. Effluent from power plant such as boiler blowdown, DM Plant regeneration waste water will be neutralized in a neutralization tank. After neutralization these streams will be mixed in a Central Monitoring Basin (CMB). The treated effluent from CMB will be utilized for greenbelt development within the premises, Dust supprression & for Ash conditioning. Sanitary waste water

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

No housing colony or township is proposed.

1.17

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

Yes

During construction phase of expansion project additional road/rail traffic will be generated for supply of construction materials and plant equipment. During operation of the expansion project, most of the raw materials will be transported by Road / Rail. The existing roads can handle this minor increase in traffic. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on road traffic/rail traffic/sea traffic due to the remaining expansion project operations.

1.18

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

No new road/rail air transport infrastructure is proposed in the expansion activities.

1.19

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

No closure or diversion of existing transport routes is envisaged.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

As water required for the proposed expansion will be met from the Ground water which is abundantly available. There will not be any new or diversification of pipelines.

1.21

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

No culverting, realignment are envisaged. There will not be any changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers.

1.22

Stream crossings?

No stream crossing is involved

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

Water required for the proposed expansion activities will be met from the ground water sources.

1.24

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

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 & operation of the expansion of the plant. Construction materials will be transported in contractor’s vehicles. The raw materials will be transported in covered trucks by road. The existing road is capable of handling the additional vehicular traffic due to the expansion activities.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

No such works are envisaged

1.27

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

No such works are envisaged

1.28

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

During construction local people will be involved. During operation of the expansion project, preference will be given to the local people for employment.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

No such activity is envisaged

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

As a part of greenbelt development plan native species that are suitable to that soil condition will be developed in consultation with DFO.

1.31

Any other actions?

Nil

2	Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

2.1

Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha)

Yes

12.2 Ha. / 30.18 acres of land is earmarked for the proposed expansion project. The present use of the land is industrial. Out of which 1/3rd of the total area will be developed with greenbelt.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Water required for the plant will be met from abundantly available ground water resources. Total water requirement after the proposed expansion project will be 315 KLD.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Yes

Details are furnished in Pre-feasibility report enclosed.

2.4

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

Yes

All construction materials such as stone, sand, soil will be procured from surrounding areas.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Not applicable

2.6

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

Yes

Power required for construction and during operation of the project will be sourced from Captive power plant & State Electricity Board.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

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

Yes

FO/LDO will be used in reheating furnace. The storage of this will be in M.S. tank with dyke wall. However all the OISD guidelines will be followed. Waste Lube Oil will be stored in HDPE drums and will be given to CECB approved vendors. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on environment.

3.2

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

Not Applicable

3.3

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

Not Applicable as the proposed expansion project will create more employment opportunities in the area and thereby a substantial improvement in the socio-economic status.

3.4

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

State-of-the-art Electro Static Precipitator (ESP) will be installed to WHRB & FBC Boilers to bring down the particulate matter in the exhaust gas to less than 50 mg/Nm3 for DRI plant & 30 mg/Nm3 for Power Plant to comply with CREP recommendations. Fume extraction system with bag filters will be provided to control the fugitive emissions and the treated gases will be let out into the atmosphere through a stack of adequate height. There are no hospitals and schools in the vicinity of the plant.

3.5

Any other causes

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

Yes

The dug soil during excavation will be used for filling of low lying areas.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Will be disposed as per MSW norms

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

No hazardous wastes will be generated except waste oil of 1 KL /annum which will be stored in covered HDPE drums and will be given to CECB approved vendors.

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Yes

The char and dolochar generated from existing & expansion plants will be used in FBC boiler as fuel. Ash generated from ESP of FBC Boiler & DRI will be given to cement plants / brick manufacturers in the area. Bag filter dust will be given to brick manufacturers in the area. Slag generated from the Induction furnace will be utilized in road construction as sub- base layer / civil works / cement manufacturing. Mill scales from Rolling mill will be utilized for Induction Furnace.

4.5

Surplus product

Not Applicable

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Not Applicable

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Construction wastes will be disposed off as per guidelines.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

No redundant machinery will be kept in the premises.

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

No contamination of soils is expected

4.10

Agricultural wastes

No such generation

4.11

Other solid wastes

Not applicable

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

Emissions such as PM, SO2 & NOx will be present.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

Fugitive emissions such as PM will be present.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Dust suppression system will be provided in unloading areas. Dust extraction systems with Bag filters will be provided in coal crushing and screening, cooler discharge area, product separation areas etc. Raw materials such as iron ore, coal will be stored in covered sheds.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Some dust emissions will be generated during construction. Dust curtains will be provided all round the work area to prevent the dust emissions. Water spraying will be done to prevent the dust emanation due to vehicular movement.

5.5

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

Not applicable

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

Not applicable

5.7

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

All such wastes will be disposed along with municipal solid waste.

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

Nil

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 sources of noise generation in the expansion will be STG, Boiler, Compressors, etc All machinery will be manufactured as per OSHA/MOEF guidelines. Noise enclosures will be provided to Turbines. 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 dBA during daytime and < 70 dBA during nighttime.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Nil

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

Construction equipment will cause some noise. Ear plugs will be provided to construction workers who work near the noise generating equipment.

6.4

From blasting or piling

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 MOEF notification dated 14-02-2000.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

Not applicable

6.7

From any other sources

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

Waste oil will be stored in covered HDPE drum and will be given to CECB approved vendors. Hence there will not be any spillage which will affect the environment.

7.2

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

No waste water discharge from the DRI, SMS & Rolling mill plants as closed circuit cooling system will be adopted. DM Plant regeneration water & Boilers blowdown will be neutralized in a neutralization tank and will be sent to Central Monitoring Basin and will be used for greenbelt development. Sanitary waste water will be treated in septic tank followed by Subsurface dispersion trench. Hence there will not be any adverse impact on environment due to the discharge of effluent.

7.3

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

State-of-the-art ESP’s will be installed to DRI & FBC boiler stacks to bring down the PM to < 50 mg/Nm3. Fume extraction system with bag filters will be provided to treat the gases for the Primary & secondary fugitive emissions from the SMS Plant. Unloading areas will be provided with water sprinklers to prevent the fugitive dust. All conveyors will be completely covered with GI sheets. Ash will be stored in silo and entire ash will be given to Cement plants/ brick manufacturers. Hence there wi

7.4

From any other sources

Not applicable

7.5

Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

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

FO/LDO will be stored in MS tanks with Dyke wall arrangement. All the OISD guidelines will be followed. Hence there will not be any thermal impact on outside population due to the proposed expansion.

8.2

From any other causes

Not applicable

8.3

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

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 such activities are envisaged. Most of the workers will be deployed from nearby villages; hence, no housing is planned as of now.

9.2

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

Not applicable

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

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

There are few Steel plants situated within 10 Km radius. Cumulative effects due to other existing or planned projects with similar effects will be furnished in EIA report.

(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

Nil within 15 Km radius

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

Yes

Maniari River – 0.75 Kms. Few Streams & ponds exists within 10 Km radius

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

Nil within 15 Km radius

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Yes

Under ground water Available at the site

State, National boundaries

Nil within 15 Km radius

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

Yes

NH # 130 (Bilaspur – Simga road) – 3.1 Kms.

Defence installations

Nil within 15 Km radius

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Chakrabhata – 9.0 Kms

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

Yes

Hospitals / Schools – 3.0 Kms

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

Yes

Maniari River – 0.75 Kms. Few Streams & ponds exists within 10 Km radius.

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

Nil within 15 Km radius

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

Based on the historical data, the site is not likely to prone to earthquakes, floods, etc.

(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	VIJAY
Designation	DIRECTOR
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	PHIL ISPAT PRIVATE LIMITED
Address	Plot No.63 & 66, Ph No.113, Mother Teresa Ward No.43, Jalvihar Colony, Raipur