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 Enhancement of Blast Furnaces 1 & 2 from 2, 92,000 TPA to 3, 50,000 TPA by Process Optimization, along with Production Capacity Enhancement in BF-3 from 0.54 MTPA to 0.65 MTPA through Technology Up gradation and setting up Additional Oxygen Plant, Putting up additional 4 Ovens in Battery 1 to increase production Efficiency, Introduction of Ductile Iron Pipe Plant of 0.30 MTPA capacity and Fe-Si Plant of 0.005 MTPA capacity at Navelim village, Amona Navelim (Bicholim) Industrial Area, Bicholim
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/GA/IND/89225/2018
Project Cost 70100 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule3(a) Metallurgical industries (ferrous & non ferrous)
Project Sector Industrial Projects - 1
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled Production Capacity Enhancement of Blast Furnaces 1 & 2 from 2, 92,000 TPA to 3, 50,000 TPA by Process Optimization, along with Production Capacity Enhancement in BF-3 from 0.54 MTPA to 0.65 MTPA through Technology Up gradation and setting up Additional Oxygen Plant, Putting up additional 4 Ovens in Battery 1 to increase production Efficiency, Introduction of Ductile Iron Pipe Plant of 0.30 MTPA capacity and Fe-Si Plant of 0.005 MTPA capacity at Navelim village, Amona Navelim (Bicholim) Indus ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/GA/IND/89224/2007
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)F.No.J-11011/946/2007-IA-II(I)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 161 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify Yes
d) Inter-State boundaries and international boundaries
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectNavelim village, Amona
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.42/1, 43/1, 29/1, 31/1, 44/3,44/4, 45,31/2, 206(part), 192, 194, 196, 27, 39, 41, 36,37, 61/1(part), 61/3 (part), 62, 63,120/1 etc
Town / VillageNavelim , Amona
State of the projectGoa
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)GoaNorth GoaBicholim
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Carambolim (Karmali), 8 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Dabolim Airport, 21 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Sankhali , 4.4 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Village Panchayat, Amona, Village Panchayat Navelim, Goa Industrial Development Corporation.
13. Name of the Applicant Saptesh
14. Registered Address Village Navelim, Taluka Bicholim, District North Goa Goa PIN 403505
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company VEDANTA LIMITED VALUE ADDITION BUSINESS
Name of the Applicant Saptesh
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Director
Pin code 403505
E-mail saptesh.sardesai@vedanta.co.in
Telephone No. 832-2383855401
Fax No. 832-
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?Yes
Uploaded Order/PolicyAnnexure-Uploaded order/policy
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?Yes
(a) Name of the CourtHigh Courts
(b) Name of the Sub courtBombay
(c) Case No.47/2013(WZ)
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectCase-1: Application no: 47/2013(WZ) Case-2: W.P.No.881 of 2017 Case 3: Comunidade of Amona v. SGL &Ors
(II) Activity
1 Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) No The proposed activity will be taken up within the existing plant located at Village Amona and Notified Industrial area of Amona/Navelim ( Bicholim) Taluka Bicholim North Goa.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No The proposed DI pipe plant, proposed Fe-Sillicon plant & additional Oxygen plant will be located within the existing plant site at Notified industrial area. The vacant land within the premises will be utilized for installation of proposed DI pipe and Fe-Sillicon units and Oxygen plant.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Existing Industrial land use will remain same. Additional land was purchased by the project proponent adjacent to the existing plant which will be used as green belt development
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No Not applicable
1.5 Construction works? Yes The project activity is planned within the existing plant premises. Only DI Pipe and Fe-Si plant involves construction activity.
1.6 Demolition works? No No Demolition is anticipated
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Not envisaged, as the construction activities will be undertaken within the existing infrastructure. Construction labour will be from the local/nearby villages.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Construction will be of modular type construction of RCC and steel and all other structures will be as per technological requirement.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No Not envisaged
1.10 Reclamation works? No Not applicable
1.11 Dredging? No Not applicable
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Manufacturing details provided in Pre-feasibility report.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Finished goods or materials of BF3& DI plant will be stored in stock yards within the notified industrial area & BF1&2 product & Material will be stored in existing designated yards as in the land use.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Existing facilities will be utilized for treatment of wastewater for proposed enhancement of Blast furnaces also. ETP is proposed for proposed DI plant. Solid waste, such as generated BF and Sinter Dusts will be utilized in sinter plant. Hazardous waste will be disposed to authorized recyclers as per the guidelines.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Not envisaged
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No Existing road and sea/river logistics is adequate. No new facilities envisaged. The existing unloading jetties will be used for additional material handling also
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Not envisaged
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Not envisaged
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No Not envisaged
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Not envisaged
1.22 Stream crossings? No No stream crossings involved.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Total water requirement for proposed expansion project will be 2280 m3/day or KLD. The permission to draw the water upto 6,000 m3/day from Bandara dam has already been granted by GWRD-Goa government for M/s. Vedanta Limited. Additional approval for 4000 KLD is in advanced stage of grant
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No Not envisaged
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Construction material will be transported by road and will be stored in an area earmarked for it as temporarily storage material yard for projects. During operation phase of the plant, hot metal will transferred from the existing blast furnace by internal road or rail network.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No Not Applicable
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Not Applicable
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No During and after construction of project, unskilled labour will be met from the local/nearby areas.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Not envisaged
1.31 Any other actions? No Not envisaged
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 Proposed project activity will be carried out within the same industrial land in possession with M/s Vedanta Ltd.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Total additional water requirement for proposed expansion project will be 2280 m3/day with total requirement of 12,744 KLD.Out of this 4320 KLD is from Mandavi Eschuary with a blanket permission and rest is from Bandhara on Walwanti River with Permission for 6000 KLD of water obtained from the GWRD vide letter no: 7-5(REV) /AGR /WDI /ACCTS /01/2012-13, dated 19th April, 2012. Additional 4000 KLD application is in advanced stage of approva
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Iron Ore, Coal, Coke, Quartzite, Lime stone, Dolomite Charcoal, Quick lime, Iron scrap, mill scale, Electrode paste, Hot Metal (liquid pig iron)/pig iron, Steel Scrap / Ferro-Silicon,Oxygen, Nitrogen, LPG/LNG/BFG, Fluxes etc. Raw materials will be transported through barges and by road or rail Only vehicles having proper Vehicular Emission Certificate are allowed to enter the plant premises.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Construction material such as sand, steel, aggregates etc will be used. However, the quantification of the materials will be done during detailed engineering stage. These materials will be sourced from surrounding 50-100 km radius area.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not envisaged
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes 28 MW of power is required for the proposed expansion with total consumption of 53 MW. This requirement will be sourced from 65MW captive power plant.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Not envisaged
3 Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies Yes Laboratory level chemicals will be used. Where threshold limit will be less than specified MSIHC rules.
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 Due to the project activity, direct and indirect employment opportunities will be created. The CER intervention by the company shall substantially improve the welfare of the people. Hence, the project will have positive impact on the welfare of the people.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No Not envisaged
3.5 Any other causes No Not envisaged
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 Earth and rocks generated during the ground preparation for construction of the proposed expansion of the plant will be utilized within the plant premises.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Domestic waste generated in the canteen will be used as organic manure in the green development areas. The municipal waste will be given to authorized agencies for suitable disposal.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Generated Hazardous waste will be disposed to authorized recyclers.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes The wastes generated due to the proposed project activity will be handled as per the existing practices
4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes ETP Sludge will be used in sinter plant after drying
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Refractory bricks will be used for road making or landfilling
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not envisaged
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not envisaged
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not envisaged
4.11 Other solid wastes No Not envisaged
5 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes Blast furnace gas after internal consumption in stoves is used in Sinter plant and WHRB for generation of Clean power. COFG from non recovery coke ovens is also used for power generation in WHRB . Part of the BF gas will also used for annealing furnace of DI plant
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Air pollution control devices such as bag filter house with adequate stack height will be provided.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes There shall be fugitive emissions arising out of the movement of vehicles used for transporting pipes. Rain guns and Mist fog Cannons are provided for suppression of fugitive emissions from raw material storage areas
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes During construction activity, particulate matter is the main pollutant arising from vehicular movements, and earth moving machinery.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust will be generated from the construction activity. However, no odor is expected from proposed project.
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 envisaged
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not envisaged
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 During construction phase, there will be noise generation due to operation of construction equipment and vehicular traffic.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Noise will be generated during operation phase due to stationary equipment’s and will be restricted to plant boundary by providing adequate acoustic enclosures/barriers and developing greenbelt all along the boundary wall.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Noise will be generated by earth moving equipment, Loading and Unloading of materials and vehicle movement.
6.4 From blasting or piling No Not envisaged
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes During construction: temporary During operation: less to moderate. The noise levels are expected to be in the range of about 75-80 dB (A)
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not envisaged
6.7 From any other sources No Not 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 No Not envisaged. The company is certified for ISO14001 and has systems in place to ensure proper storage and disposal of Hazardous waste.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No Sewage is being treated appropriately in existing STP or Septic tanks soak pits and treated sewage is used for green belt development. The proposed expansion project will be designed for a zero discharge of process water with appropriate collection and treatment facilities for all process effluents. Only the blow down of cooling water from power plant will be discharged after cooling and neutralizing as per consent condition.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes Particulate matter, emission is restricted to CPCB norms. No release of wastewater into water bodies involved except cooling tower blow down of power plant Maintaining the concept of zero discharge of process water which is present practice and the same will be maintained for the project activity also by strengthening the existing systems.
7.4 From any other sources No Not envisaged
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No Not envisaged
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 The existing safety measures and ERDMP will be enforced in case of any emergency. Adequate suitable control measures like installation of circuit breakers in electrical systems, fire detection & fighting system, containment of spillage etc. will be implemented to safeguard explosion spillage, fires etc. Hazardous chemicals will be stored in specially designed tank to arrest leakage/spillage.
8.2 From any other causes No Not envisaged
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No There is no record of occurrence of floods, landslides, cloud bursts etc. The proposed project site falls under Seismic Zone-III as per IS 1893 (Part-I):2002 classification. Hence, seismically it is a stable zone
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 Supporting and ancillary development will take place These facilities will be developed/strengthened as per the requirement. Nil Nil Nil Ancillary developmental activities due to proposed project will be developed in the region
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No Not envisaged
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Will enhance economic, industrial and commercial development
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes List of other Industries and mine (within 10 km radius) - Desai cement plant - Amiantit fiber glass factory - Hegemon Ispat - Sanquelim iron ore mine - Syngenta pesticide plant (Deccan Fine Chemicals) - Ore unloading jeeties of Vedanta and other mines. - Corlaim industrial area - Alcon cement plant - Surla-Sonshi iron ore mine - Kundaim industrial estate - Mareta Sodo iron ore mine - Gaval Sonshi iron ore mine - Nestle India Ltd
(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
 Yes Old Goa Church (9.7 km, W), Mhadei WLS boundary (9.8 km, NE), Bondla WLS (10.5 km, SE), Dr.Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (14 km, W)
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Mandovi river (0.4 km, W), Kudne river (1.0 km, N), 3.5 km, N), Valvot river (4.2 km, WSW), Kumbharjua Nadi (6.0 km, SW)
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes Old Goa Church (9.7 km, W), Mhadei WLS boundary (9.8 km, NE), Bondla WLS (10.5 km, SE), Dr.Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary (14 km, W)
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Mandovi river (0.4 km, W), Kudne river (1.0 km, N), 3.5 km, N), Valvot river (4.2 km, WSW), Kumbharjua Nadi (6.0 km, SW)
5 State, National boundaries Yes Interstate boundary of Karnataka & Maharashtra(9.1 km, N)
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes NH-4A (5.2 km, WSW), SH-1 (4.0 km N), SH-4 (4.7 km, N)
7 Defence installations No Nil
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Nearest village is Mayna 0.3 KM SSE
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Hospitals, schools, places of worship and community facilities of general nature exist in the 15 km area
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes Goa is an important place of Tourist Interest and Mining. - Pandavas cave - Mahadev temple - Harvalen water falls & caves - Waves tourism, Crocodile trip drop point - Juve fort - Se’ Cathedral - Church of St. Francic of Assisi - Church of St. Augusfine - Shivaji fort - Langao buddist caves Other than above, there are many archeological, cultural and tourism places present in study area.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Nil
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 area falls under seismic zone-III as per IS: 1893 (Part-1)
(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 ApplicantSaptesh
DesignationDirector
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)VEDANTA LIMITED VALUE ADDITION BUSINESS
AddressVillage Navelim, Taluka Bicholim, District North Goa Goa PIN 403505
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