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 Expansion of Integrated Cement Plant - Clinker (6.5 to 10.0 MTPA), Cement (3.3 to 7.0 MTPA), WHRS (16 to 36 MW) and CPP (80 MW) at Village: Rawan, Tehsil: Simga, District: Balodabazar- Bhatapara (Chhattisgarh) by M/s. UltraTech Cement Ltd. (Unit: Rawan Cement Works)
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/CG/IND/79603/2018
Project Cost 180000 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule3(b) Cement plants
Project Sector Industrial Projects - 1
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled Proposed Capacities - Clinker (6.5 to 10.0 MTPA), Cement (3.3 to 7.0 MTPA) and WHRS (16 to 36 MW); Plant Area: 388.37 ha; proposed expansion will be done within the existing plant premises. ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/CG/IND/79602/2009
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)J-11011/262/2009-IA II (I)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 388 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: Rawan, Tehsil: Simga, District: Balodabazar- Bhatapara (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.Khasra Map has been enclosed as Annexure - 2 with PFRt.
Town / VillageRawan
State of the projectChhattisgarh
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)ChhattisgarhBalodabazarSimga
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Bhatapara Railway Station, ~17.0 km in NNW direction from the plant site km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Swami Vivekananda Airport, Raipur, ~50 km in SW direction from the plant site km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Balodabazar , ~15.0 km in NE direction from the plant site km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Village Panchayat: Rawan Zila Parishad - Balodabazar, Balodabazar-Bhatapara Rd, Panchsheel Nagar, Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh - 493332 Municipal Corporation: Bhatapara Municipal Council, Abhinav Industries, Bhatapara, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) - 493118
13. Name of the Applicant Dr. K.V. Reddy
14. Registered Address Ahura Centre, 1st Floor, ‘A’ Wing , Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai- 400 093
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company M/s. UltraTech Cement Ltd.
Name of the Applicant Dr. K.V. Reddy
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Joint President & Corporate Head
Pin code 400093
E-mail kvijender.reddy@adityabirla.com
Telephone No. 22-66917400
Fax No. 22-28244970
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? Yes
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 Village Panchayat: Rawan Zila Parishad - Balodabazar, Balodabazar-Bhatapara Rd, Panchsheel Nagar, Balodabazar, Chhattisgarh - 493332 Municipal Corporation: Bhatapara Municipal Council, Abhinav Industries, Bhatapara, Raipur (Chhattisgarh) - 493118
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No Since; the proposed expansion project will be done within the existing plant premises; therefore, no such clearance of the existing land, vegetation & building will be required.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No Land use of the existing area is industrial; since, the proposed expansion will be done within the existing plant premises, hence, there will not be any creation of new land uses.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No Pre-construction investigations have already been carried out. Thus, it is not required for proposed expansion project.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Construction will be done for installation of various units, storage facilities etc. for proposed expansion project.
1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition is required.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Amenities / Facilities will be provided for construction workers. As local people will be employed for the construction purpose, no housing facilities will be required for them.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes There will be excavation, cut and fill during the process of construction for proposed expansion project.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No underground works including mining or tunneling is required.
1.10 Reclamation works? No No reclamation work is required.
1.11 Dredging? No No dredging is involved.
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Cement Plant is based on dry process consisting of following unit operations:?Transport of limestone from Captive Limestone mines ?Raw Mix Preparation & Homogenization ? Preheating and Calcination ?Clinker cooling ?Clinker storage and transport ? Cement Grinding ?Cement Packing & Dispatch Waste Heat Recovery Boiler ?For re-utilization of the wasted heat from the exhaust gases of pre-heater/ cooler, the Waste Heat Recovery System is used to generate the electrical power. Waste Heat Recovery Syst
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Adequate storage facilities have been / will be provided within the plant premises separately for raw materials and finished product.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes ? Dust collected from various air pollution control equipment is being / will be recycled into the process. ? Fly ash generated from the CPP is being / will be used in cement manufacturing. ? Sludge generated from STPs is being / will be used as manure in greenbelt development/ plantation.? Water used for cooling at various stages of Cement plant is being / will be partially subjected to evaporation and partially recycled; hence, no waste water is being / will be discharged from the process. ?
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No In the cement plant, long term housing facility has already been provided for both skilled & unskilled workers. Existing housing facility will suffice the additional requirement for proposed expansion project also.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No No new road, rail or sea traffic will be required during construction or operation of the proposed expansion project.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No No new road, rail, air waterborne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc. will be required.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No There will be no closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements due to proposed expansion project.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No No new or diverted transmission lines or pipelines will be there.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No There will be no impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers.
1.22 Stream crossings? No No stream crossing is there.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes o Existing Water Requirement - 3962 KLD o Additional Water Requirement – 1000 KLD o Total after proposed expansion - 4962 KLD Source: Ground Water & Mine Sump Water
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No There will be no change in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run- off.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Local people will be employed for construction purpose; no transportation facility will be required for them. In-house facilities are available for accommodating the technical persons coming from distant places for construction purpose and long-term housing facility is being / will be provided to both skilled and unskilled workers. Transportation of materials is being / will be done by covered conveyer belt and by road / railway.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No No long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works is 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 o Existing Manpower - 565 persons o Additional manpower required for proposed expansion - 310 persons o Total Manpower requirement - 875 persons
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Introduction of alien species is not envisaged.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No No such case is reported from the area so far.
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) No No additional land will be required for the Proposed expansion; as the same will be done within the existing plant premises.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes o Existing Water Requirement - 3962 KLD o Additional Water Requirement – 1000 KLD o Total after proposed expansion - 4962 KLD Source: Ground Water & Mine Sump water
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Limestone (15.0 MTPA), Iron ore (0.08 MTPA) and Gypsum (0.35 MTPA) will be used for the project.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Construction material as available locally such as sand, reinforcement steel, structural steel, cement, metal etc. will be used. The quantification of the materials will be done during detailed engineering stage.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No Forests and timber is required.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Existing Power Requirement - 59 MW Additional Power Requirement - 44 MW Total Requirement after proposed expansion - 103 MW Source: Captive Power Plant, WHRS & Grid {Excess Power will also be sourced from Sister Unit (Hirmi Cement Works)}. Fuel requirement for the project will be Coal - 1.35 MTPA
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 No such substances or materials will be used, which are hazardous to human health or the environment.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Not envisaged.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes There will be positive impact of the project in the area as mentioned below: • Employment opportunities, both direct and indirect will generate, thus improving the economic status of the villagers. • Communication and transport facilities will be improved.•Education facilities will be improved. • Community Health care programmes provide better health and medical facilities not only to the employees but also to the villagers. •Cultural & sports activities and improvement of social welfare throu
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No No effect envisaged.
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 No major spoil production is envisaged from the plant as there will be no demolition work. However, the spoil generated during construction will be reused for levelling.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Municipal solid waste generated from Plant & colony is being / will be collected, segregated and disposed off scientifically. Composting is being / will be done for the possible organic waste and manure is being / will be used in greenbelt development / plantation.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Small quantity of used oil and grease is being / will be generated, which is being / will be disposed / sold to the CPCB authorized recyclers.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No No industrial solid waste is being / will be generated from the cement manufacturing process. Dust collected from various air pollution control equipment is being / will be recycled into the process.
4.5 Surplus product No There is no surplus product.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sludge generated from STPs is being / will be utilized as manure for greenbelt development / plantation.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Construction waste like soil, brick bits, etc. will be utilized in leveling of land and road making. No demolition waste will be generated.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No There will no redundant machinery or equipment.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No There will not be any contaminated soils or other materials.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No There will not be any agricultural wastes.
4.11 Other solid wastes No There will not be any other solid wastes.
5 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes Emission from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources is being / will be maintained within the prescribed environmental regulatory standards.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Particulate and gaseous emissions from cement plant operations are envisaged. ESP, Bag House, Bag Filters has been / will be installed to control emissions from the plant within prescribed limits. Adequate stack height has been / will be provided as per CPCB norms for proper dispersion of particulate matter and gaseous emissions.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes In the cement plant, due to the transportation activity and vehicular movements, fugitive emissions will be generated. Bag Filters has been / will be installed at all material transfer points. Covered storage facilities have been / will be provided for raw material & finished products. Road sweeping machines are being / will be used for cleaning of paved roads and proper house-keeping is being / will be maintained to control fugitive dust emissions.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Fugitive dust emissions are likely to be generated from construction activities and vehicular movements. These emissions will be temporary and will be controlled by water spraying and regular sweeping of internal roads.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes During construction, there will be minor generation of dust which will be controlled by water spraying and road sweeping regularly. No odour from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste will be generated.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No There will be no incineration of waste.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No There will be no burning of waste in open air.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No There will be no emissions from any other sources.
6 Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes In the cement plant, noise will emanate from operation of equipment; which will be kept below the prescribed limit by CPCB. Noise abatement measures are being / will be taken and persons working just close to machines and machine operators are being / will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment viz. Ear plugs/Ear defenders etc. for further protection.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Noise is being / will be generated due to running of machinery. Proper mitigation measures are being / will be taken for the reduction of noise levels viz. acoustic enclosures etc. The workers are being / will be provided with personal protective equipments.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Noise generated from construction activities will be maintained within the prescribed noise standards. No demolition activity will be done.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes There will be no blasting. Slight noise during piling activities will be addressed by providing PPEs.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Noise will emanate due to movement of HEMM / vehicle but the same is being / will be maintained within the prescribed limit. Noise during construction activities will be temporary & will be resolved.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No No noise will be generated from lighting or cooling systems
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 There is / will be no use / handling of hazardous material except during periodic oil change period, which is being / will be handled in closed containers. Also, care is being / will be taken during its use for lubrication of external part of equipment, so that nothing falls on ground, which may contaminate the soil. Equipments is being / will be kept well maintained so that they may remain leakage free.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No No effluent is being/ will be discharged from the plant. Domestic wastewater generated from plant & colony is being / will be treated in STPs and the treated water is being / will be utilized for greenbelt development / plantation.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes There is likely hood of increase of air emissions. But proper mitigating measures will be adopted to reduce the effect. However, periodical monitoring will be done and results will be analyzed. In case, any change shows adverse effects, it will be attended for improvements.
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 There will be no long-term buildup of pollutants in the environment, however periodic monitoring will be done for the air, water, noise and soil, so that timely mitigation measures can be undertaken.
8 Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances Yes Possibility of accidents on account of explosions, spillages, fires etc. and from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances etc. is very less. Proper maintenance, operation and leakage proof condition of machineries will eliminate the possibilities of fire. Fire extinguishers has been / will be installed near all machineries & all persons are being / will be properly trained to quench the fire at source itself. No other major risk will be involved.
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 No such case has been reported in the area and chances are minimal. However, we are having Emergency and Contingency plans in place.
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
Yes Proposed expansion project will result in considerable growth of the surrounding areas by generating direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development. Greenery of the surrounding area will be developed which will further add on to the area aesthetically. Due to upcoming of expansion project, several local house construction and commercial construction may get accelerated, which will contribute towards raising socio-economic status and standard of living
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 A better after use scenario which is likely to increase aesthetic beauty of area and greenery would set precedence for subsequent entrepreneurs who venture such projects.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No No environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality.
(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 Not applicable
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Mahanadi Canal (Adjacent in East direction) Ameri Diversion Canal (~4.5 km in WNW direction) Kukardih Talab (~9.5 km in NNE direction) Banjari Nala (~3.0 km in NW direction) Tengna Nala (~6.5 km in SSW direction) Chitawar Nala (~5.5 km in South direction) Jhorki Nala (~5.5 km in ESE direction) Chitawar Nala (~3.5 km ENE direction) Khorsi Nala (~5.0 km in SSE direction) Dhabadih RF (~7.0 km in NE direction)
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No Not applicable
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No Not applicable
5 State, National boundaries No Not applicable
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes SH - 9 (~11.0 km in SE direction) SH - 10 (~12.5 km in NE direction)
7 Defence installations No Not applicable
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Balodabazar (~15.0 km in NE direction)
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes There are primary schools, dispensaries, small hospitals, places of worship within 15 km radius of the plant site.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes Limestone is present in the captive mine area.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No There is no area already subjected to pollution or environmental damage within 15 km radius of the plant site.
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 project site falls in Seismic Zone - II as per IS: 1893 (Part-I): 2002.
(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
      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 ApplicantDr. K.V. Reddy
DesignationJoint President & Corporate Head
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)M/s. UltraTech Cement Ltd.
AddressAhura Centre, 1st Floor, ‘A’ Wing , Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri (E), Mumbai- 400 093
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