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	Capacity Enhancement of Steel Manufacturing Unit by Replacing Existing Induction Furnace and Enhance production capacity 45,000 MTPA to 1, 40,000 MTPA by M/s Vardhman Ispat Udyog at Village- Bathri, Distt. Una, State-Himachal Pradesh
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/HP/IND/104614/2019
Project Cost	3038 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: 1,40,000 MTPA Total Plot Area: 2.70 Ha ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization

New

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

2.70 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- Bathri, Tehsil- Haroli, Distt. Una, State-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.	3705/3533,3762/3508, 3763/3508,3885/3507, 3877/3707 /3534, 3886/3507,
Town / Village	Village- Bathri, Distt. Una, State-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	Una	Haroli(S.T)

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Nangal Railway Station, 9 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Shimla Airport, 78 km

11.

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

Santoshgarh , 5 km

12.

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

Village Panchayat: Bela Bathri

13.

Name of the Applicant

pradeep

14.

Registered Address

Bela Bathri, Haroli , Una, Himachal Pradesh

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	VARDHMAN ISPAT UDYOG
Name of the Applicant	pradeep
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Partner
Pin code	174301
E-mail	vardhmansswml@gmail.com
Telephone No.	1765-506950
Fax No.	1765-
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency .	NIL

16.

Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet

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)

Existing industrial unit is under operation. However, additional land of Mr. Rakesh Kumar has been purchased. No new land use is required for merging of the project

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

The project is for capacity enhancement of production and same would be done within the 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 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

Construction of industrial shed for installation of industrial equipments

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

Production and manufacturing of products (as explained in PFR) would be done within the plant premises

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

At present, 3.2 KLD of wastewater is being generated from the project which is being treated in existing septic tank. Water is being used for cooling purpose and same is being reused within the plant premises after neutralization and addition of makeup water. After merging, 8 KLD of wastewater will be generated which will be treated in proposed STP of 10 KLD capacity. Dust from Bag filterand spent oil are hazardous materials generated on site which are stored and transported to TSDF site.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Yes

Long-termhousing facilities has been proposed. However, in addition, 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 merging of the 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

After merging, 31 KLDof water for industrial and domestic purpose will be drawn from borewell.

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 merging of the 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?

Total 184 persons will be employed out of which 14 will be residing within the project premises

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)

Nil

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Total = 31 KLD (21 Industrial + 10 KLD Domestic) Source: Borewell

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Not Applicable

2.4

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

Yes

Bricks, Cement, Sand 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

At present, 6398 KW of power load is available. After merging, electrical power will be 9925 KW. In case of power failure, existing DG set of 125 KVA is there &after merging, DG sets of 125 &250KVA will be provided

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

It is an industrial project, so there is utilization & generation of hazardous substances. Storage of hazardous chemicals (as per MSIHC Rules) is being practiced. APCD Dust andspent oil are the hazardous materials which are stored and transported to TSDF site as per CPCB guidelines

3.2

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

Suitable drainage and waste management measures (with frequent spray of insecticides etc.) have already been adopted so that there is no stagnation of water or accumulation of waste. This effectively restricts the reproduction and growth of disease vectors

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 further improve after merging.

3.4

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

The merging of 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

No such spoil, overburden or mine wastes will be generated

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

40 kg/day of domestic solid waste would be generated after capacity enhancement. Solid waste management will be done as per MSW 2000 Rules& amended thereof

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

The APCD dust from Bag filters as well as used oil isthe hazardous waste generated from the project which are stored and transported to TSDF

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Yes

Slag is being generated from the unit which is being disposed off in low lying areas. After merging, 5,880 MT/annum of slag will be generated

4.5

Surplus product

Not Applicable

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

No sludge is generated at present as the domestic wastewater of 3.2 KLD is being treated in septic tank provided within the project premises. However, after merging, 8 KLD of it will be treated in proposed STP of 10 KLD capacity. Thus, there will be generation of sewage sludge

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

No demolition will take place as the merging will be done within the project premises

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

Emission from induction furnace and DG set will be well within CPCB norms. Exhaust emissions from the DG set and adequate stacks height have been provided and will be provided as per SPCB/CPCB guidelines in proposed DGs

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

Main source of emissions is induction furnace for production process

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Small quantities of fugitive emissions are envisaged during transport and movement of the trucks during loading & unloading process.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

For merging, but this will be restricted to the construction phase and the construction area only

5.5

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

Yes

Dust is anticipated during loading and unloading of trucks used for transportation of raw materials & final products. No odour shall be produced from manufacturing process as wastewater generated will be treated in proposed STP after merging.

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 plant activity but will be restricted to the plant area only during operational phase. However, the DG sets are operated only during power failures. All the machinery complies with National/International standards. Therefore, no significant impact due to operation of machinery is anticipated, necessary PPEs (ear muffs, closed chamber) are provided for the working personnelwithin plant area. Most of the equipment structures are static, vibration effect of these are

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Yes

Minor noise will be generated during operational phase.

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 location. The construction activities will include the following noise generating activities- Concrete, mixing and operation of DG sets. Construction plant and heavy vehicles movement. Minor increase in noise due to transportation of construction material. 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 is being generated from vehicular movement. The operation involves movement of trucks. As road network has already been laid; thus noise shall be minimum. However, drivers are made aware from time to time not to use power horns.

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

The APCD dust from Bag filters as well as used oil is the hazardous waste generated from the project which are stored and transported to TSDF.

7.2

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

There will be no discharge of untreated sewage on land or into water bodies. The wastewatergenerated within the project premises for the existing population is being treated in septic tank. No industrial effluent is being generated. After merging, domestic wastewatergenerated will be treated in proposed STP of 10 KLD capacity.

7.3

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

The air pollution control equipments have been provided and will be installed to keep the level of air emissions within the prescribed norms. APCDswill be used for control of air pollutants emitted from stacks. Hence, no risk of contamination of air, 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?

Not Applicable

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

This is an industrial project and involves hazardous material. Hence, chances of explosions, spillages, fires etc. are there. There can be burns from handling of hot metal. The first aid kit is made available. Workers are provided with PPE as required under the health & safety norms. Awareness & Training about safety norms are provided to all the supervisor and workers involved in manufacturing activities. To deal with any fire related accident, fire fighting facility and portable fire extingui

8.2

From any other causes

No other causes are involved except the mentioned above.

8.3

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

The project falls in Seismic Zone V. 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

Yes

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

None

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

Yes

Within Shivalik Hills

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

Not Applicable

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Not Applicable

State, National boundaries

Himachal Pradesh -Punjab Border at 0.60 Km from project site

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

Yes

A good connectivity available with MDR (Major District Road) and State Highways

Defence installations

Not Applicable

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Haroli -12 Km Santokgarh- 5 Km

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

Yes

Hospitals, Schools and community facilities are available in Tehsil and nearby town from the project site. i.e. Haroli -12 Km Santokgarh- 5 Km

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

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

Yes

Polluted Area due to no. of industries available in this 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 area lies in Seismic Zone V which is very high damage risk zone

(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

Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
Layout Plan

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	pradeep
Designation	Partner
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	VARDHMAN ISPAT UDYOG
Address	Bela Bathri, Haroli , Una, Himachal Pradesh