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	Expansion of Production capacity from 48,000 TPA to 3,00,000 TPA Billets by replacement of existing 4x8 MT/heat induction Furnaces with 4x15 MT/heat Induction Furnaces and modification of Rolling Mill by M/s H.M. Steels Ltd. at Kala Amb, Trilokpur Road, Village Johran, Tehsil Nahan and Dist. Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/HP/IND/100794/2019
Project Cost	5500 lacs

S. No. in the schedule	3(a) Metallurgical industries (ferrous & non ferrous)
Project Sector	Industrial Projects - 1

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

Proposed Capacity of Billets= 3,00,000 MTPA Proposed Rolling Products = 2,50,000 MTPA Proposed Pipes (G.I. & ERW) Production = 2,50,000 MTPA ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization

New

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

48000 ha.

Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B'

Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify	Yes
d)	Inter-State boundaries and international boundaries

Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify

Location of the project	Village Johran, Kala Amb, Trilokpur Road, Tehsil Nahan and Dist. Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh.
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.	Plot No. 8
Town / Village	Village Johran, Kala Amb, Trilokpur Road, Tehsil Nahan and Dist. Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh.
State of the project	Himachal Pradesh

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
(1.)	Himachal Pradesh	Sirmaur	Nahan(T)

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Ambala Railway station, 47.2 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Chandigarh Airport, 63.3 km

11.

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

Nahan , 17.6 km

12.

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

Village Panchayat: Kala Amb

13.

Name of the Applicant

Surinder

14.

Registered Address

HM Steels Ltd, Trilokpur Road, Village Johron, Kala Amb, Dist- Sirmaur, Himachal Pradseh

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	H M STEELS LIMITED
Name of the Applicant	Surinder
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Director
Pin code	173030
E-mail	hmsteelsltd123@gmail.com
Telephone No.	01702-238244
Fax No.	01702-
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

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)

The expansion is planned within the existing plant boundary hence change in land use, land cover or topography is not expected

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

The proposed project is for expansion of production capacity and same would be done within the existing plant premises only. Hence no clearance of land will be required.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Not Applicable

1.4

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

Not Applicable

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Construction activity will be done within the existing plant premises

1.6

Demolition works?

Not required

1.7

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

Not Applicable

1.8

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

Yes

Above ground buildings, structures already exist and available

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

Not Applicable

1.10

Reclamation works?

Not Applicable

1.11

Dredging?

Not Applicable

1.12

Offshore structures?

Not Applicable

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

Details about manufacturing process are given in Pre-feasibility report

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Separate storage yard will be provided in the premises for storage of raw material, products

1.15

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

Yes

Domestic waste water generated will be treated in STP and treated water used for greenbelt. Water shall be used for process cooling purposes and recirculated through Cooling Tower in proposed project activity and the cooling tower blowdown shall be reused within the plant premises after neutralization and addition of makeup water. Mill scale waste will be sold to the market. Slag will be sent to paver industry for interlock block making after metal extraction. APCD waste will be sent to author

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

No long-term housing facilities proposed. Skilled/unskilled manpower required for operational activities, will be obtained from the nearby surrounding areas.

1.17

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

The traffic would be slightly increased after the proposed project but no change in existing infrastructure will be required.

1.18

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

None

1.19

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

None

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

None

1.21

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

Not Applicable

1.22

Stream crossings?

Not Applicable

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

Water for construction and domestic purpose will be drawn from DIC.

1.24

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

There will no change in the water bodies or the land surface that will affect drainage or runoff.

1.25

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

Yes

Transport of material for construction & transport of the raw material/finished products during the operation phase shall be met by existing road transport. However, no significant adverse impacts are envisaged as the traffic will not increase considerably after the proposed project

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?

Local workers will be involved.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

No alien species introduced.

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Not Applicable

1.31

Any other actions?

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)

The proposed area is earmarked for industrial purpose

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Expected source of water: DIC (Industries Department, and Govt. of Himachal Pradesh). Total 35 KLD water will be used i.e. 27KLD for industrial and 8KLD for domestic purposes

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Not Applicable

2.4

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

Yes

Sand, Bricks, cement & Stones etc shall be used.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Not Applicable

2.6

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

Yes

Total Power load of 21500 KW will be required to run the plant & machinery during construction and operational phase. Permission for 19500 KW already granted, additional 2000 KW permission applied to HPSEB. Source: Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board (HPSEB).

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

Not Applicable

3	Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

3.1

Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies

Yes

Slag generated from the process which will send to paver industry for interlock block making after metal extraction, APCD Dust used for zinc metal recovery and discarded containers will be sent to authorize recyclers as per CPCB guidelines.

3.2

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

Not Applicable

3.3

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

Yes

There would be a positive impact on the social and economic status of local people due to direct and indirect employment opportunities. Living condition of the area will improve

3.4

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

The proposed project shall not affect any vulnerable groups of people in the nearby vicinity.

3.5

Any other causes

Not Applicable

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

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

4.1

Spoil, overburden or mine wastes

Not Applicable

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Domestic wastes are treated in STP. The output of which in solid form is used as organic manure and liquid output in water form is used for watering in the Green belt development

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

APCD dust generated will be sent to registered recyclers for zinc metal recovery and the Induction furnace slag on Metal recovery will be used for making paver’s block by the authorized recyclers as per CPCB guidelines

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Yes

Slag, APCD dust will be major waste generated during processing.

4.5

Surplus product

Not Applicable

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Generated domestic waste water will be treated in STP hence, no generation of sewage sludge at site. Water used for process cooling purpose is recirculated through cooling tower and the blowdown of cooling tower shall be reused within the plant premises after neutralization for sprinkling on road or for dust suppression.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Construction waste or debris will be generated (excavated earth along with cement bags, scraps, and packing materials) etc. shall be reused for site leveling and recyclable waste will be sold to authorized recyclers.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Not Applicable

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

Not Applicable

4.10

Agricultural wastes

Not Applicable

4.11

Other solid wastes

Not Applicable

5	Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

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

5.1

Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources

Yes

No fossil fuel will be used. There will be emission of gases and dust from Induction furnaces during the process of electromagnetic heating of the melt & from D.G. Sets. Adequate APCD (Cyclone followed by pulse type Bag filters) has been provided to control emission generated from process which will be released through chimney of 30 m height. Specially designed suction hoods will be used for capture of dust laden gases from the IFs. DG set exhaust will be discharged at a height 3m higher than th

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

Main source of emissions is induction furnace for production process and treated as described in 5.1 above.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Dust generation/Fugitive emission during transportation, material handling during the construction phase at construction site. Dust suppression by sprinkling on road with water will be resorted to.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Emission from Vehicular movement during construction phase. Dust suppression by sprinkling on road with water will be resorted to.

5.5

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

Yes

There is no odor creating process involved in the unit.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

Not Applicable

5.7

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

Not Applicable

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

Not Applicable

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

Noise will be generated from plants activity but will be restricted to the plant area only during operational phase. Acoustic chambers will be provided to the DG sets. PUC certified vehicles will be used for transportation.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Yes

Minor noise will be generated during operational phase. Measures taken as provided in 6.1 above

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

Due to construction activities there will be short term noise impacts in the immediate vicinity of the project site. The construction activities will include the following noise generating activities. Concrete, mixing and Construction plant and heavy vehicles movement. Regular maintenance would be done for all the machinery. Only PUC certified vehicle will be allowed.

6.4

From blasting or piling

Not Applicable

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

Noise from traffic movements is expected from the proposed facility during the construction and operational phase. During the operation phase green belt will be developed. Noise absorber trees will be planted.

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

APCD Dust & Slag are the hazardous materials that are generated on site and proper handling would be done at site as described in S. No. 5.1 above. Only emission of chimney at a height of 30m above the ground will be released in quantity of just 50mg/Nm3 which will get dispersed through the atmosphere.

7.2

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

Generated Waste water shall be mainly from cooling tower blowdown and the STP discharge and the same shall be reused within the plant premises in entirety.

7.3

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

The air pollution control equipments will be installed to keep the level of air emissions within the prescribed norms. APCDs will be used for control of air pollutants emitted from stacks. Hence, no risk of contamination of air as described in S. No. 5.1 above. Hence no deposition of pollutants on land, or water is envisaged.

7.4

From any other sources

Not Applicable

7.5

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

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

To deal with any accident, firefighting facility, fire extinguishers, Exit sign board, place for assembly of people, alternative source of electricity supply, fire alarm system, and water storage tank for firefighting shall be provided in the complex as per guidelines. PPEs will be provided to the worker during construction & operation activity. Training and awareness about the safety norms will be provided to all involved in construction activities.

8.2

From any other causes

Yes

Accidents during equipment and machinery operations are expected. Sufficient guarding, covering and railings around the running equipments and walkways will be provided

8.3

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

The proposed project is in seismic zone IV. However design of the buildings shall be earthquake resistant and will comply with the required BIS specifications.

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 project will have positive impact on society. Local people will be employed. There is no cumulative impact on environment.

9.2

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

No negative impact on environment is envisaged

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Not Applicable

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

There are no national park, and eco sensitive zone within 15 km from the proposed site

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

Not Applicable

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

Yes

Andheri Gurudwara RF - 1.4 Km in NNW Gumti Sambhalwa RF - 6.0 Km in NNW Rajpura PF - 6.0 Km in NNW Trilokpur RF - 3.2 Km in N Kiari RF - 11.4 Km in N Kala Amb RF - 1.4 Km in NE Kangriwala RF - 6 Km in NE Lal Devi RF - 2.1 Km in NE

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Not Applicable

State, National boundaries

Interstate boundary of Haryana at distance of 1.04 km in the SW direction

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

Yes

National Highway (NH- 72)- About 2.38 km, towards S MDR 4- Adjacent to the site

Defence installations

Not Applicable

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Kala Amb - About 2.40 km, towards S Naraingarh - About 8.3 km towards SW

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

Yes

Govt. Senior Secondary School, Kala Amb - 2.2 Km in South IITT College of Engineering, Kala Amb – 2 Km in SW direction Sneh Hospital Nahan About 5.2 Km in South direction Mirpur Gurdwara – 2.2 km in NW direction Bhairo Kali Temple , Kala Amb - 2.3 Km in NW

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

Yes

Roon River- 3.0 km in West Markanda River - 2.5 km in SE

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

Not Applicable

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

Though the area is not susceptible to natural hazards (earthquakes & flooding) yet the natural hazards will not cause environmental problem consequent to operation of the project. The area lies in Seismic Zone IV which is not prone to earth quakes.

(IV)

Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies

1	Uploaded Proposed TOR File	Annexure-TOR file
2	Uploaded scanned copy of covering letter	Annexure-scanned copy of covering letter
3	Uploaded Pre-Feasibility report(PFR)	Annexure-PFR
4	Uploaded additional attachments(only single pdf file)	Annexure-Additional attachments

Essential Detail Sought : NIL

Additional Detail Sought : NIL

(V)	Undertaking
	I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.

V.(i)

Name of Applicant	Surinder
Designation	Director
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	H M STEELS LIMITED
Address	HM Steels Ltd, Trilokpur Road, Village Johron, Kala Amb, Dist- Sirmaur, Himachal Pradseh