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 No
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification No
Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained N/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s Greenfield Chemical Complex
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/GJ/IND3/222096/2021
Project Cost 3550 cr
2.
S. No. in the schedule4(e) Soda ash Industry
Project Sector Industrial Projects - 3
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 11,00,000 TPA Light Soda Ash, 5,00,000 TPA Dense Soda Ash, 2,00,000 TPA Sodium Bicarbonate, 120 MW Solid fuel based Captive Co-generation Power Plant, RO-DM unit and Seawater Intake and Outfall system ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 0 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify No
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectBada
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.Various Survey Nos given as Enclosure I in PFR
Town / VillageBada
State of the projectGujarat
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)GujaratBharuchVagra
(2.)GujaratBharuchVagra
(3.)GujaratBharuchVagra
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Bhuj, 66 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Bhuj, 68 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Mandvi , 22 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Gram Panchayat Bada 370475
13. Name of the Applicant NN Radia
14. Registered Address GHCL HOUSE, OPPOSITE PUNJABI HALL, NAVRANGPURA, AHMEDABAD
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company GHCL LIMITED
Name of the Applicant NN Radia
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) COO
Pin code 380009
E-mail projectsodaash@gmail.com
Telephone No. 079-26434100
Fax No. 079-
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 detailsAnnexure-Uploaded details
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?Yes
StatusApplication for Forest Clearance yet to be submitted
(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?Yes
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?No
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?Yes
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)5, for pipeline corridor ha.
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 Permanent change in land use will occure. The proposed project area approx.599.54 Ha mainly comprise of Private unirrigated land and Sarkar Shri land. This land types will be utilized for establishment of chemical complex. The existing land use will change permanently to Industrial Use and Green Belt.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Area mainly consists of highly scattered and sparse shrubs of dominant species Prosopis juliflora which requires to be removed. The site will be leveled for construction. Vegetation types and community in project area is that of semiarid-arid regions. It is represented by sparse thorny scrub vegetation. The major part of project area is devoid of large trees and consists of highly scattered and sparse shrubs. i.e. prosopis juliflora date palm, propopis cineraria, acacia nilotica.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The nature of land use will be industrial & Green belt as it is proposed to establish chemical complex. Breakup in Ha: Process plant Units: 29.96 Utilities: 15.45 RM&Fuel Handling & storage: 47.67 Storage Finished Goods: 3.75 ETP:8 Non Plant Building:56.29 Green Belt: 197.85 Truck Parking, equipment storage, water reservoir: 31.9214 Open Vacant area: 123.11 Open area temporary reserved for construction stage, fabrication, storage etc: 70 Future Development: 15.55 Total 599
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes The soil samples will be drawn for verifying the site strata, soil bearing capacity etc. for designing foundations for various structures and equipments. Further necessary exercise will also be taken up for hydrology study. In addition non metallic minerals deposits related studies within the plant area will be carried out.
1.5 Construction works? Yes The construction activities like leveling, piling, excavation, foundation for civil structures, trenching, tunneling, marine works etc. will be undertaken for establishing process plants, sea water intake & effluent disposal facilities, office building, material storage & handling facilities, captive co generation power plant, RO & other utilities. There will be minimum two gates with security/commercial offices will be constructed.
1.6 Demolition works? No Not Applicable
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary camp / huts / housing colony of construction workers will be created on-site in the earmarked area. These will be demolished later and proper housekeeping will be carried out for removal of debris.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Soda Ash plant facilities (Process equipments, Buildings, Utilities, Raw Material Handling, Offshore structures etc.) along with necessary infrastructure will be created/ constructed. The pits of foundations will be filled with mother earth, compacted and leveled.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? Yes Presently underground structural jobs which are envisaged are Raw Water Reservoirs/Raw Material Handling Tunnels /Piles/ Soak pits/sewerage/ fire hydrant line, seawater intake and outfall lines etc. Further Rain water harvesting facilities will be established. No mining activity is involved at this particular project site i.e. within the Plant Land.
1.10 Reclamation works? No Once the construction work is over, necessary restoration/leveling work will be carried out.
1.11 Dredging? Yes For sea water intake and effluent outfall pipelines dredging, cutting, controlled blasting, trenching, tunneling etc. may be required to meet specific conditions if any for the burial of lines, below the sea bed/ inter tidal zone, plant area etc Thus will be decided based on the detailed studies and reports. The job will be carried out as per MoEF&CC guidelines.
1.12 Offshore structures? Yes Offshore structures i.e seawater intake well, pipelines and effluent disposal diffuser system and pipelines will be installed/constructed.
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Soda Ash Solvay Improved Process, Co-generation Captive power plant with CFBC boilers. Broad Process description of Soda Ash Plant, Dense Soda ash, Sodium Bi carbonate and Captive Co generation Power plant etc is given in Chapter 3 Section (v) of PFR. Production of 1100000 Light Soda Ash, 500000 TPA Dense Soda Ash and 200000 TPA Sodium Bicarbonate. Refer Annexure I for additional details.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes ALime Stone, Salt, Lignite/Coal/Petcoke, Anthracite, Non Coking coke & other chemicals. Adequate storage capacities for raw material, feedstock & finished product like silos, warehouse etc. will be constructed. During construction/erection stage materials like sand, grit, cement, steel, equipment's etc. will be stored in demarcated area & will be used during civil & structure construction. Details of storage quantity mentioned in Chapter 3 Section (vi) of PFR. Refer Annexure II for storage detai
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Annexure III Treatment and Disposal of waste. Domestic: 160 KLD, Processing 21000 KLD Brine Preparation reject 2400,RO DM reject 76000 Seawater once through return system, fresh water for dilution: 1480000 KLD,Boiler blow down 100 KLD, Effluent from process and utility after mixing with dilution water will be discharged through open channel, pipeline and diffuser system at a location recommended by CSIR NIO in EIA report. Solid waste will be disposed off in line with Solid waste management ru
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes Facilities will be created. Additional land will be acquired and housing colonies with other necessary facilities will be constructed.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes Marginal increase in traffic due to proposed activity. Good and adequate infrastructure for road transport is available. Some vehicular load will increase but expected to be well within the capacity of existing roads. The impact of additional transportation will be reflected in EIA/EMP. To facilitate marine construction barges may be utilized
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No It is intended to make maximum use of existing infrastructure & augment/strengthen existing roads where required.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No No major changes to existing infrastruture.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes Power lines for few bore wells etc. will be rerouted. There are no classified underground or above ground pipe lines in the identified plot.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? Yes Due to proximity of seashore during monsoon as a natural phenomenon runoff must be discharging to sea through available paths. Seasonal minor/first order drains may be required to be diverted/channelized so that runoff not get affected. Seasonal river vengadi (outside the plant boundary) on northern side receive runoff only during heavy rains in Mandvi - Kachchh area. Salinity ingress check dam (outside plant boundary) at river discharge mouth will be retained.
1.22 Stream crossings? No There is no stream within the plant area. The first order stream of Janakpur village will be diverted by constructing proper peripheral drains around the plant boundary.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes No ground water extraction is envisaged. However there are very few bore well in the considered plot. These bore wells will be retained provided it has operating potential & acceptable quality of water for meeting domestic water requirements. The sea water withdrawal will be required for cooling purpose & plant operational purpose as well as for desalination purpose. The total seawater intake requirement is 16,00,000 m3/day.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Yes There is no water body within the proposed project site. Sea is at around 0.8 km from western boundary of the Plant land. However, due to nearness of the Seashore/ Vengadi river, the seasonal minor drains during rainy season as a natural phenomenon must be discharging to sea /river through available paths. This aspect will be addressed through properly designed and constructed drains/ channels.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Light/Heavy Vehicles will be used for carrying equipment/materials and manpower
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? Yes The project is likely to generate direct employment for around 1200 nos. skilled/semi-skilled/ qualified people and indirect employment to the tune of around 3000 nos. During Project construction stage 1000-1500 temporary contract workers will be at site.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not applicable
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Removal of trees and other vegetation would be avoided as far as possible. Further the green belt all around periphery & along the plant internal road will be developed with native species in consultation with concerned Govt. Authorities.
1.31 Any other actions? No No 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 Type of Project land: Private unirrigated land, Government land/Shri sarkar/ (approx. Total Land: 1481.48 Acres i.e. 599.54 ha). Refer annexure IV for Landuse map.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Seawater from Arabian Sea. Round the clock withdrawal will be required for cooling purpose as well as for desalination purpose. Further if Govt. sanctions sweet water from Narmada canal, then it will be used for potable and other purposes. The total seawater withdrawal requirement for the project is about 16,00,000 KLD. Figures (KLD) Domestic 200, Process water in soda ash and CPP: 34000 KLD, Seawtater oncethrough cooling, CPP, freshwater for dilution 1480000. Refer Annexure V for Water req.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Salt: 2000000 Mt/y,Limestone:2000000 MT/y,Sodium Sulphide:4050 Mt/y, Coke/Briquetter/Anthracite for kilns: 1,30,000/1,55,000,1,10,000 Mt/y Limestone will be sourced from domestic limestone mines. Further if commercially viable imported limestone will also be considered. Lignite will be sourced from GMDC Mines. The alternate fuel like Coal/PetCoke/anthracite will be sourced from appropriate source. Refer Annexure VI for Raw material consumption.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Construction materials i.e. stones, cement, rubble, aggregates, sand/soil/gravels will be sourced from nearby areas.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not Applicable
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Construction phase: Power will be contracted from State Electricity Board & DG sets. Solid Fuel based Captive Co generation power plant of 120 MW will be set up to meet steam & power requirement. For stand by / emergency power facilities from G.E.B will be contracted with momentary synchronizing facility. Emergency DG set: 5 MVA. Lignite 5400 TPD/Coal 3600 TPD, Pet coke 2500 TPD on 100% basis. Source: GMDC Lignite mines/Imported or domestic coal. Refer Annexure VII for Captive power plant detail
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Not envisaged, other than process raw materials.
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 Liquid Ammonia: 45 MTx3 (2W+1SB), Liquid Chlorine: 4500 kg, HCL: 300 MT, HSD 60 KL (3 tanks of 20 KL each, NaOH 100 MT. Risk mitigation measures recommended in EIA will be followed for handling and storage of hazardous substance. As part of EIA RA studies have been undertaken through CSIR NEERI. The outcome of RA will form part of EIA report. Storage will be inline with MSIHC rules and storage permission will be sought from appropriate agency.
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 Employment will be generated and socio-economic status will be improved, and improvement in quality of life is expected.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No Not Applicable
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 No Top soil or excavated soil will be stored separately. Will be used for filling voids after cast of foundations and will be spread in the plot after completion of civil construction activity.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Domestic waste during construction will be limited to worker camps and staff offices. Toilets will be connected to septic tank / soak pit. During operation phase domestic waste water will be treated in sewage treatment plant (STP) and treated wastewater will be used for green belt development. The sludge will be used as manure. Waste paper from administrative buildings, waste metals, canteen waste etc. Waste paper and metal will be given to recyclers.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Annexure VIII Hazardous Waste Details The main Hazardous waste expected from Soda Ash manufacturing are Used spent Oil, Discarded drums, Spent Ion exchange resin Lead Acid Batteries.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes The Boiler fly ash will be sold to cement manufacturers, RCC block makers or for road construction purpose.
4.5 Surplus product No
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sewage will be disposed off through septic tank and soak-pit arrangement during construction phase. Afterwards the domestic waste will be treated in STP. Sewage sludge will be used as manure for green belt development. Other sludge like settled sludge which will be non hazardous in nature will be disposed off through landfill.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Construction waste will be used for leveling and road purposes. Small quantity of metallic scrap waste and packaging waste are expected and the same will be sold to recyclers.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not envisaged
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials Yes Any contaminated soil during construction stage will be properly collected and disposed as per hazardous waste management. Adequate spill control measures will be adopted to prevent soil contamination.
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 The emissions from stacks of Soda Ash process Plant, solid fuel based Captive Co generation Power Plant and DG Sets, will be primarily contributing to point source air pollutant emissions. Likely air pollutants are PM, SO2, NOx & Hg from solid fuel based Captive power plant Boiler stacks. Fugitive emissions from moving vehicles and construction machineries/equipments/material handling are envisaged. Further details of Air Emission are given Chapter 3 Section (ix) C of PFR. Refer Annexure IX
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes PM, SO2 & NOx emission from Soda Ash process stacks Lime Kiln, Ammonia recovery, Densification, lime grinding sections. Adequate stack height for process stack and boilers are considered for effective dispersion of pollutants. Further details of Air Emission are given Chapter 3 Section (ix) C of PFR. Refer Annexure IX
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Fugitive emission may occur from raw material handling area; due care shall be taken to minimize the same. Partially Closed storages; Covered belt conveyor, bag-house at transfer points and at crusher house will be provided. At Boiler bunker top dry fog / dedusting system will be installed. Dust emission during surface transportation will be controlled by using tarpaulin covered transport vehicles & Road sweeping Machine. Water sprinkling at storage yards and kachcha roads will be done.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Temporary dust during handling of construction material may take place. However, regular water sprinkling shall be done to control emissions.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste No Proper dust control measures like water sprinkling etc. will be adopted.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No
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 Various plant operation activities, movement of machineries etc. will generate noise. However, it will be within the permissible limits. Equipments will undergo preventive maintenance to ensure safe noise levels at work place.Further, during the placement of purchase orders of machineries, criteria of desired specific noise levels and vibration standards will be imposed. Earmuffs/Ear plugs/ PPEs will be provided to the concerned personals /operators.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Proper measures will be taken to control noise levels through plantation and safety measures. Further, during the placement of purchase orders of machineries, criteria of desired specific noise levels and vibration standards will be taken care. Ambient noise levels will be within 75 dB(A) during day time and 70 dB(A) during night time as prescribed for Industrial.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes This will be temporary in nature during construction stage due to construction equipment operations.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes This will be temporary in nature only during construction
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes This will be temporary in nature resulting from vehicle movement etc. during construction phase. The ambient noise levels will be less than 75 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 Proper care for handling of hazardous material will be taken as per the MSIHC rules. A detailed Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan for handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials like NH3, Diesel, HCl will be forming part of EIA report.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes Domestic sewage will be treated and treated sewage will be used for greenbelt. Effluent of about 15,80,000 m3/day will be discharged in to sea through diffuser at suitable point recommended by CSIR - NIO & approved by MoEF&CC/ G.C.Z.M.A. Further details of effluent treatment and disposal are given in Chapter 3 Section (ix) A of PFR.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No Adequate pollution control systems shall be installed to control air emissions and discharge to meet statutory/GPCB norms. Hence any resultant contamination of land or water would be unlikely.
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 No long term cumulative impact is envisaged. The coastal breeze will further help in diluting the pollutant effects if any.
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 Risk associated with storage and handling of NH3. HSD, Chlorine Toner, HCl tanks are part of Risk Assessment Study of Terrestrial EIA.
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)? Yes Earthquake:Area covered under Seismic Zone-V as per IS: 1893 (part-1) 2002.Civil and structures shall be designed according to applicable code. Site is near Arabian Sea coast.
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 Project may facilitate the industrial growth of the area. It will support infrastructure facilities, housing, development and supply industry by fulfilling their requirement of products manufactured in the proposed industry. Internal bitumen/tar roads in plant will be developed. Wastewater treatment facilities for plant & colony will be developed. Colony for the employees will be developed at different location but close to main town and plant. All required facilities will be created.
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 The project may include future development based on availability of products to the industries and domestic use.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No
(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 There are no such areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value.
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Coastal Sand Dunes CRZ I A towards South along the coast Arabian Sea: 0.8 km South, Seasonal river/stream: Vengadi Nadi: 0.5 km NW, further to seaside it runs near to plant boundary. Unclass Forest: outside project boundary south.
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes Sea Turtle: Detail study carried out during EIA and incorporated in the EIA report. Conservation plan will be part of the EIA report.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Seasonal drain Vengdi River which flows from North to South adjacent to project site in western side of proposed project site. About 0.5 km NW to the North boundary of the project Kharod Nadi: 9.5 km East Sai Nadi: 7.5 km West Arabian Sea: approx. 0.8 km South
5 State, National boundaries No Nil
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes Vipassana Meditation center. Appx 0.6 km NW. Route is not passing through proposed project boundary.
7 Defence installations No Nil
8 Densely populated or built-up area No Mandvi about 22 km E
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Places of worship like temples and facilities likes schools; hospitals etc. are present in study area outside proposed boundary. Vipasana Meditation Centre 0.6 km NW. Asharmata Temple: about 7 km East.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No Mandvi Beach about 22 km from project location is tourist area.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No
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 Yes Earthquake: Project site falls Seismic Zone-V as per IS: 1893 (part-1) 2002. Civil and Structures shall be designed according to applicable IS code. Erosion: Stable Coast. Cyclone/Storms: Site is near Arabian Sea thus susceptible to natural hazards and accordingly structures will be constructed. Detailed study will be carried out during EIA and will be part of EIA report
(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:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1. Eds Reply LetterThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 06 Aug 2021
2.NAPlease refer our earlier observations. No additional documents or reply is found available. Please provide complete information 06 Aug 2021
3.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 05 Aug 2021
4.NAKindly refer your proposal for Terms of Reference (ToR) along with Form 1. The proposal has been examined in the Ministry. It is noted that the Form 1 has been filled without providing requisite information/documents in the Form 1/PFR and has also not provided accurate scientific/technical details of the project. In view of the same, you are requested to revise the Form1 with correct details, revise the PFR in line with the EIA Notification, 2006 and upload the requisite documents, in addition to the details desired as below: 1. It is informed that, complete application is processed online, and hence accurate data needs to be provided in the Form 1/PFR. Please recheck the application accordingly. 2. The PP shall provide correct corresponding address along with valid phone number and email. In the case of new projects, address for correspondence shall not be the proposed site address, as there shall be no facilities available in the site. 3. Form 1/PFR shall be filled in line with the EIA Notification, 2006 providing all the scientific/technical details. 4. Whether light soda ash and Dense soda ash productions are independent activities or dense soda ash production includes light soda ash production. 5. Details of land available with the PP and permission for its industrial use. 6. Details of habitation within immediate vicinity of the project site along with risk and safety plan. 7. The proposed project includes activities requiring CRZ clearance, while submission of EIA/EMP report, additional studies for CRZ clearance (Marine EIA/EMP, Map etc) along with SCZMA recommendations shall be provided. 8. Whether the proposed project (project site and/or pipeline) are located in the Forest or Wildlife area?. Status of Forest clearance and wildlife clearance may be provided. 9. Whether the proposed project falls in coral reef/seagrass/mangrove area? Whether any changes in these landscape proposed? 10. Please provide Ecologically Sensitive Areas within 10 km radius of the project site. 30 Jul 2021
      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 ApplicantNN Radia
DesignationCOO
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)GHCL LIMITED
AddressGHCL HOUSE, OPPOSITE PUNJABI HALL, NAVRANGPURA, AHMEDABAD
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