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	Development of Durg Raipur section of NH-53 (Mumbai Kolkata Economic Corridor) to improve the efficiency of freight movement in India under Bharatmala Pariyojana
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/CG/MIS/78460/2018
Project Cost	138300 lacs

S. No. in the schedule	7(f) Highways
Project Sector	INFRA-2

Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled

92.2 kms with 70 mtrs ROW ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization

New

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

00 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	Tendesara, Dewada, Thanaud, Pisegaon, Kolihapuri, Chandkhuri, Hanoda, Dhanora, Khamhariya, Umarpoti, Purai, Borigarka, Utai , Khopli, Patora, Selud, Godpendri, Chhata, Punaidih, Devada, Funda, Arasnara, Demar, Bathena, Changori, Tulsi, Bathena, Thakuraintola, Parsada, Khatti, Dondara, Palaud, Tekari, Kolar, Beroda, Baktara, Kendri, Jhanki, Bhelwadi, Pacheda, Kurru, Tarra, Nawagaon, Ugetara, Doma, Mokhetara, Charauda, Bhilai, Lingadih, Akolikalan, Goinda, Nisda, Pandhi and Paragaon
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.	Attached as Annexure I in additional documents
Town / Village	Tendesara, Dewada, Thanaud, Pisegaon, Kolihapuri, Chandkhuri, Hanoda, Dhanora, Khamhariya, Umarpoti, Purai, Borigarka, Utai , Khopli, Patora, Selud, Godpendri, Chhata, Punaidih, Devada, Funda, Arasnar
State of the project	Chhattisgarh

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
(1.)	Chhattisgarh	Rajnandgaon	Rajnandgaon
(2.)	Chhattisgarh	Durg	Durg
(3.)	Chhattisgarh	Durg	Patan
(4.)	Chhattisgarh	Raipur	Arang
(5.)	Chhattisgarh	Raipur	Abhanpur

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Kendri Railway Station, 1.2 km towards North from Ch. 60.7 Km. km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Raipur Airport, 9.7 km in North Direction km

11.

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

Road passes through the Raipur (13 Kms), Naya Raipur(6 Kms), Durg (5 Kms), Bhilai (10 Kms) and Rajna , 10 km

12.

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

• Raipur Municipal Corporation, Nagar Nigam Head Office, Near Mahila Police Thana, Gandhi Udyan, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492009, 07712535780 • Municipal Corportion, Durg, In front of labour court gaurav path, Durg, Chhattisgarh 491001, 07882322148 • B

13.

Name of the Applicant

Narendra

14.

Registered Address

D-61, HIG-1 (Akash), Abhilash Parisar, Behind Hitech Bus Stand, Tifra, Bilaspur

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY OF INDIA PIU BILASPUR
Name of the Applicant	Narendra
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	ProjectDirector
Pin code	495001
E-mail	piubilaspur@nhai.org
Telephone No.	7752-2282354
Fax No.	7752-
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency .	Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority

16.

Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet	Yes
Uploaded details	Annexure-Uploaded details

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

Proposed highway follows a completely new alignment. The stretch proposed for the construction of highways majorly comprises of agricultural land with small patches of Settlements. The landuse within the proposed RoW shall thus undergo a change. Proper mitigation measures shall be taken in order to neutralize the impacts on landuse.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes

Number of trees need to be felled and some structures need to be removed in order to construct the road. The Land acquisition is in progress and the details of the same shall be done.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

The landuse within the proposed RoW shall thus undergo a change. Greenbelt development as a part of avenue and median plantation shall be done along both sides of the road and median.

1.4

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

Yes

Geotechnical investigation, Topographical & CPR survey, LA survey, Tree counting, soil testing etc. shall be conducted as a part of pre-construction investigation.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

The project pertains to construction of Highways.

1.6

Demolition works?

Yes

About 135 structures will be required to be demolished for construction of the road.

1.7

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

Yes

Local labor camp shall be established after taking consent from Pollution Control Board and district administration. Minimum 500m distance shall be maintained from water body, settlement area etc.

1.8

Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations

Yes

Bridges shall be constructed for stream crossings. However, exact quantification of cut & fill material shall be assessed during EIA Stage

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

Mining activities shall be limited for Borrow area and minor minerals. Separate environment clearance shall be applied based on merit of the project.

1.10

Reclamation works?

Yes

The excavation for construction of the road shall form pits which shall be reclaimed by borrow area management plan. The structures demolished for the project shall also be rehabilitated to other areas as per statutory requirement.

1.11

Dredging?

No dredging is required

1.12

Offshore structures?

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

This is a highway project. No production or manufacturing processes are involved.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Municipal Solid waste shall be stored in colored bins for segregation at site itself and shall be disposed at government approved sites only. For treatment of sewage generated by workers, septic tanks or bio-toilets shall be installed at site / labour camps. Treated water obtained from them shall be utilized for greenbelt development and dust suppression. Debris generated during construction activities shall be suitably reused in the proposed construction, subject to the suitability of the ma

1.15

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

Work force during operation shall be limited for very few nos. and thus any permanent housing is not required.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Not required

1.17

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

The proposed project shall itself act as a mode of transportation and the existing road and rail routes are enough for transport of building materials. Hence, any new mode of transportation is not required.

1.18

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

Not required

1.19

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

Yes

The proposed project stretch passes through very little settlements. Thus diversion of traffic shall be planned before commencement of construction in consultation with local traffic police department and shall be duly implemented.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

Yes

Some transmission line shall be diverted due to proposed development.

1.21

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

The excavation required for construction of the highway shall be minimal and in no way shall intersect the groundwater table. Adequate cross drainage structures shall be provided to maintain the hydrology of the area. Hence any effect is not envisaged.

1.22

Stream crossings?

Yes

There are about 25 minor and 3 major bridges proposed across river and nalla crossings in the proposed stretch. The details shall be provided in the EIA report.

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Water to be utilized for construction shall be managed from Tanker Supply. In case water is required to be extracted from ground, it shall be made sure that prior approvals are obtained from concerned authority.

1.24

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

Yes

Temporary change is expected during construction, however, adequate nos. of cross drainage structures shall be provided to maintain the flow of the river.

1.25

Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Yes

The materials required for construction shall be transported on covered trucks, trolleys and tractors.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Not applicable

1.27

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

Not applicable

1.28

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

Yes

Temporary influx of people shall occur in form of workers, laborers and engineers.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

No alien species shall be introduced. The greenbelt development shall only involve plantation of local species.

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Yes

Some trees are needed to be felled for the project purpose.

1.31

Any other actions?

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

Proposed project follows completely new alignment. The stretch proposed for the construction of highways majorly comprises of agricultural land with small patches of Settlements.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

2972249 KL water shall be required which shall be managed by Tanker supply and Ground-water if required.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Yes

The project is in Design stage and the details shall be provided in the EIA report.

2.4

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

Yes

The details are provided in table 3.2 of Pre-feasibility report.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Not required

2.6

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

Yes

10000 kVA of power shall be required per day which shall be managed by State Electricity boards.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

Not required

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

Hazardous substance like bitumen and diesel will be handled, stored and used at the construction and store sites. However, adequate construction safety measures will be taken during the construction and operation phase.

3.2

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

Yes

Construction camp sites will be provided with soak pits and septic tanks. At regular intervals disinfectants will be applied to restrict vector growth. Suitable drainage and waste management measures will be adopted, which will prevent stagnation of water or accumulation of waste within the project site.

3.3

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

Yes

Yes The proposed project shall affect the local communities positively as it shall enhance and improve the current route between Rajnandgaon and Basna without crossing Durg, Bhilai and Raipur which experiences heavy traffic in the peak hours.

3.4

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

Yes

The project alignment is mostly in open agricultural land. However, there are some schools, hospitals and other sensitive receptors along the existing alignment. Most of them are located at safe distance away from the road. All measures will be taken to avoid any negative impact due to increased traffic, noise levels and possibility of accidents. The proposed project would help the patients to approach to the hospital with minimum time and cost.

3.5

Any other causes

No such other causes.

4	Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

4.1

Spoil, overburden or mine wastes

Yes

Spoil, overburden or mine waste will be generated during raw materials extraction and their processing. All these materials will be consumed for rehabilitation of borrow areas or filling of low lying / disfigured waste lands.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Municipal solid waste shall be generated by the workers in form of food waste. The solid waste will be collected & disposed suitably in compost pit and / or transported in covered trucks at approved municipal disposal sites through contractors.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

Spent oil from construction equipment and DG sets generated during construction phase will be appropriately stored and handled and properly disposed of through approved vendors.

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Yes

Insignificant amount of processing waste may be generated from Hot mix / batch mix plant which will be collected and utilized towards strengthening internal road in the campsite or other haulage roads

4.5

Surplus product

No surplus product will be generated from the project road.

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

Portable toilets shall be provided with soak pits and tanks / Portable STP in the labor camps.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Demolition wastes will be generated from abandoned structures in the project area. Construction wastes generated time to time during construction activity will be used in filling at the site.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

No redundant machinery or equipment will be at the project site.

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

No contaminated soil or material is anticipated to be generated at the project site.

4.10

Agricultural wastes

No agricultural waste is anticipated at the project site.

4.11

Other solid wastes

No other solid wastes are anticipated to be generated.

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

Stack emissions are anticipated from the operation of DG sets, which will be operated only to meet the power requirement during grid power failure. Vehicles transporting construction materials, construction equipment and machinery will be another source of emissions. During Operational phase, the emissions will be from the mobile sources i.e. vehicles running on road.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

Hot mix plant will also be source of stack emissions. However, suitable pollution control equipment will be fitted with the hot mix plant.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Very small quantities of fugitive emissions are envisaged during handling, transport and unloading of construction materials. Proper mitigation measures shall be undertaken to neutralize the same.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

During Construction phase, the emissions will be from Plant and Machineries, Hot Mix plant, Movement of Vehicles, Clearing of Ground, Construction and other related activities.

5.5

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

Yes

Small quantity of dust emission may be observed during excavation, handling of construction materials and construction activities.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

No incineration of waste will be at the project road site.

5.7

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

No burning of waste will be at the project road site.

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

No emission from any other sources is anticipated.

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

From construction equipment and DG sets, 85 to 100 dB(A) noise levels may be generated. However, adequate mitigation measures will be taken to control the noise levels.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

No industrial process will be involved during construction phase.

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

During construction activities, approx. 85 to 100 dB(A) noise may be generated temporarily.

6.4

From blasting or piling

No blasting will be at the project road site.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

Approximately 65 to 75 dB(A) noise may be generated from the vehicles approaching the site.

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

Yes

Hazardous materials like bitumen and diesel shall be stored and handled and thus some risk is involved. However adequate construction safety measures will be taken during the construction and operation phase.

7.2

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

No sewage shall be discharged from construction labour camps. The camps shall be provided with portable bio-toilets with soak pits and tanks.

7.3

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

No such impact is anticipated.

7.4

From any other sources

None

7.5

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

None

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

Flammable and hazardous substance like bitumen and diesel will be handled, stored and used at the construction and store sites. Adequate construction safety measures will be taken during the construction and operation phase.

8.2

From any other causes

No such impact is anticipated

8.3

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

There is no possibility of affecting the project by natural disaster, e.g. floods, earthquakes, cloudburst etc.

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

The proposed project is itself implemented for primary development and doesn’t require any ancillary support. Hence, not applicable.

9.2

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

The proposed stretch shall develop the area and its surroundings and shall be in use for a long term.

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Yes

Project road passes through many village areas where presently there is no connectivity. The project after coming into operational phase shall make way for many other developmental projects in the vicinity of the project.

9.4

Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

Not applicable.

(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

Yes

Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, 28 Kms approx., NE of Durg Raipur Road

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

Yes

Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, 28 Kms approx., NE of Durg Raipur Road

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

Yes

Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary, 28 Kms approx., NE of Durg Raipur Road

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

No coastal areas or marine system within 15 km

State, National boundaries

Yes

No state or national boundaries within 15 km

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

The project doesn’t pass through any such area.

Defence installations

Yes

Rudra Cantonment is about 15 Kms north of the proposed project road.

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

The proposed project passes through Changkhuri, Hanoda, Dhanora, Devada, Jhanki, Pacheda-2, Kurru, Nawagaon-2, Tamasivni and Paragaon.

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

Yes

The alignment shall pass near vicinity of many such areas including religious and community facilities. The details shall be provided in the EIA report.

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

The project doesn’t pass through any such area.

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

The project doesn’t pass through any such area.

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

The project doesn’t pass through any such 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
Attached File
Annexure I- List of Villages and Khasra Number
Annexure II-Analysis of Alternatives
Annexure III-Typical Cross-Section

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	Narendra
Designation	ProjectDirector
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	NATIONAL HIGHWAY AUTHORITY OF INDIA PIU BILASPUR
Address	D-61, HIG-1 (Akash), Abhilash Parisar, Behind Hitech Bus Stand, Tifra, Bilaspur