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 Expansion of Steel Manufacturing Unit namely “M/s. Crest Steel (Una) Pvt. Ltd.” at VPO Karluhi, Tehsil Amb, District Una, Himachal Pradesh
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/HP/IND/75806/2018
Project Cost cr
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 Proposed capacity: 2,35,000 MT/annum ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 105000 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 projectVPO Karluhi, Tehsil Amb, District Una, Himachal Pradesh
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.Land Documents are attached as Annexure-1.
Town / VillageVPO Karluhi
State of the projectHimachal Pradesh
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Himachal PradeshUnaAmb
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Chararu Takarla Railway Station, 14.5 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Ludhiana Airport, Sahnewal, 47 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Una , 0 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) The Assistance Town Planner Sub Division Town & PlanningOffice, Una, Himachal Pradesh.
13. Name of the Applicant Sohan
14. Registered Address VPO Karluhi, Tehsil Amb,
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company CREST STEEL UNA PRIVATE LIMITED
Name of the Applicant Sohan
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Director
Pin code 177203
E-mail shreeram.mittal@gmail.com
Telephone No. 01976-241888
Fax No. 01976-241888
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?No
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 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) No The project is an existing industrial unit and exists in notified industrial area. Letter from Himachal Govt. dated 24thOctober, 2005 for setting up of project in an Industrial Area is attached along as Annexure-2. For expansion, no further land will be acquired.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No No change of any vegetation or building is required as the expansion will take place within the existing land.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No The land is already in use for industry. No further creation of new land use.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No As the project is undergoing expansion within the existing land; so, pre investigation study has already been done.
1.5 Construction works? Yes The construction activities will be confined within the existing land only, as it is an expansion project and no new land area will be acquired. There will be installation of additional 1 No. of Induction Furnace of capacity 20MT and 1 rolling mill.
1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition work is involved.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No No temporary construction will be carried out regarding housing facility of construction workers, as the labour will be employed from the local area.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes It is an existing running industrial unit. All building and sheds already exist.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No underground work including mining/ tunneling will be done.
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 Unit is involved in manufacturing of TMT bars with total prod. of 350 TPD (or 105000 MTA). After expansion, prod. capacity of ind. unit nl become 2,35,000 MTA comprising of TMT Bars (1,91,250 MTA) & MS angles (43,750 MTA).The project consists of 3 Induction Furnaces of capacity 10MT each, 1 rolling mill & reheating furnace. Then in 2014, 1 additional new rolling mill was installed within project. For expansion, add.1 No. of Induction Furnace of capacity 20MT & 1 rolling mill vl be installed.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Sheds and godowns are provided for storage of the raw materials and manufactured products.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Details are discussed in conceptual plan and same is attached along the application.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes Facility has been provided to 50 workers within the industrial premises for existing unit &after expansion, housing facility within the industrial premises will be provided to 70 workers.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No The existing industrial unit connects to State Highway (SH-25) from the industry.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No The existing industrial unit connects to State Highway (SH-25) from the industry. Thus, no new road & other transport infrastructure are to be made.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Not Applicable
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No Not Applicable
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Not Applicable
1.22 Stream crossings? No Not Applicable
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Water supply will be met through tubewell (1 No.). The domestic water requirement and process water requirement for existing industry is 10 KLD &50 KLD respectively. The domestic water requirement and process water requirement after expansion will be 13 KLD & 70 KLD respectively.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No The project is an expansion project. Thus, there will not be any change in the drainage pattern.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Material is being processed from local private suppliers. Personnel/workers are having their own transport arrangements. Adequate parking space has been provided for loading & unloading of the trucks and vehicles within the project premises.
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 No decommissioning activity is involved, Hence, impact on the environment by the project is supposed.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No Local laborers from nearby hav been employed. Approx., 10 workers vl b engaged for const. purpose & mainly local labors vl be hired for const. purpose. Thus, no significant influx of people is envisaged. Existing manpower is 107 persons including both technical & non-technical. Out of this, 50 workers are residing within project premises. After expansion, total manpower vl become 150 persons including both technical & non-technical. Out of this, 70 workers vl b residing within project premises
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Local laborers from nearby hav been employed. Approx., 10 workers vl b engaged for const. purpose & mainly local labors vl be hired for const. purpose. Thus, no significant influx of people is envisaged. Existing manpower is 107 persons including both technical & non-technical. Out of this, 50 workers are residing within project premises. After expansion, total manpower vl become 150 persons including both technical & non-technical. Out of this, 70 workers vl b residing within project premises
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No There will be no significant impact on the native species or genetic diversity.
1.31 Any other actions? No --
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 The project is an existing industrial unit and exists in notified industrial area.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Water supply will be met through tubewell (1 No.). The domestic water requirement and process water requirement for existing industry is 10 KLD &50 KLD respectively. The domestic water requirement and process water requirement after expansion will be 13 KLD &70 KLD respectively.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No Details of raw materials are mentioned in the Pre-Feasibility Report which is enclosed with the application.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes For expansion, the construction will be done. However, all materials for construction will be arranged through selected local suppliers only.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No forest or timber is used.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes The existing power load available is 16,000 KW supplied by Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board, out of which only 12,000 KW is being used for existing capacity. Power backup for the existing project is being done by 1 DG set of capacity 500 KVA. Power load is sufficient for expansion also. Power backup for the expansion will be done by existing DG set of capacity 500 KVA.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No No other natural resource will be involved in the project except above mentioned resources.
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.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No 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 Since, it is an expansion of existing steel manufacturing unit. The industrial unit reduces the demand-supply gap of the steel in the local as well as national market. Socio- economic standard of people has been improved due to increased employment opportunities for both skilled & non-skilled persons provided by the project.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No Proper pollution control measures have been made for the existing unit and even after expansion, appropriate pollution control measures will be adopted to minimize the impact on the environment. For the existing unit, the air pollution control devices i.e.3 nos. of Bag Filter has been installed and for expansion, 1 additional Bag filter is proposed.
3.5 Any other causes No No other causes are involved except the mentioned above.
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 No such spoil, overburden or mine wastes will be generated.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Domestic Waste: Approximately, 31 kg/day of domestic solid waste is being generated from the existing project & after expansion, approx. 44 kg/day of domestic waste will be generated, which will be properly collected and segregated into biodegradable and non-biodegradable waste. The solid waste is being disposed off as per MSW (Management & Handling) Rules, 2016.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Hazardous waste produced from the existing industrial unit is 10 T/annum under Category 35.1 and 0.17 KL/annum under Category 5.1 of Schedule I. Renewal of authorization of hazardous waste have been obtained from HPPCB. Agreement has been done with M/s. Shiwalik Solid waste Management Limited for disposal of hazardous waste. After expansion, hazardous waste produced from the industrial unit will be 18 T/annum under Category 35.1, and 0.2 Kl/Annum under Category 5.1 of Schedule I.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Industrial Waste: 4 MT/day of Slag is being generated from existing industrial unit which is disposed off to low-lying areas. After expansion, the quantity of slag is estimated to be 7 MT/day.
4.5 Surplus product No Not applicable.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No Sludge is generated which is being disposed off as per HW Rules, 2016. The domestic wastewater is being treated in the STP of capacity 30 KLD provided within the project premises.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No No demolition will take place as the expansion will be done within the project premises.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No --
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Contaminated soils or other materials will not be generated.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No No agricultural wastes will be generated.
4.11 Other solid wastes No 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 The project is the existing steel manufacturing unit. Emissions are being generated during the manufacturing process from 3 Induction Furnaces, Rolling Mill & 1 re-heating furnace. However, APCD in the form of bag filters have been provided. Also, emissions are due to the movement of the vehicles during loading & unloading process.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes The project is the existing steel manufacturing unit. Emissions are being generated during the manufacturing process from 3 Induction Furnaces, Rolling Mill & 1 re-heating furnace. However, APCD in the form of bag filters have been provided. Also, emissions are due to the movement of the vehicles during loading & unloading 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 No For expansion, no construction work is required.
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. Wastewater generated will be treated in STP.
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 Open burning of biomass/other material will be prohibited within the project.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No 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 The noise from Induction Furnaces in immediate vicinity ranges from 80-90 dB(A) leq. There is generation of heat around them so the workers who work in close vicinity of furnaces are provided with PPE as gloves, boots & ear plugs and workers work in shifts & their exposure does not exceed as laid down in norms.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes The machinery of high standard and adheres to International standard. There is generation of heat around them so the workers who work in close vicinity of furnaces are provided with PPE as gloves, boots & ear plugs and workers work in shifts & their exposure does not exceed as laid down in norms.
6.3 From construction or demolition No --
6.4 From blasting or piling No No blasting or mechanized piling will be done.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Noise is being generated from vehicular movement. The operation involves movement of approx. 25-30 trucks daily. As road network has already been laid; thus, noise is minimum. However, drivers are made aware from time to time not to use power horns.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No No significant noise impact will result from lighting or cooling systems.
6.7 From any other sources No There will be no other sources for noise & vibration generation except the above mentioned sources.
7 Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials Yes Hazardous waste produced from the existing industrial unit is 10 T/annum under Category 35.1 and 0.17 KL/annum under Category 5.1 of Schedule I. Renewal of authorization of hazardous waste have been obtained from HPPCB. Agreement has been done with M/s. Shiwalik Solid waste Management Limited for disposal of hazardous waste. After expansion, hazardous waste produced from the industrial unit will be 18 T/annum under Category 35.1, and 0.2 Kl/annum under Category 5.1 of Schedule I.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes There will be no discharge of untreated sewage on land or into water bodies. The waste water generated within the project premises for the existing population is being treated in STP and further used for plantation purpose around the boundary wall. No industrial effluent is being generated. Even, after expansion, the domestic wastewater generated within the project premises will be treated in the STP.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No The particles are arrested using bag filters as APCD. The DG set has been provided with stacks of adequate height. Hence, dispersion will be achieved and avoid deposition of pollutants in significant concentrations at any single location.
7.4 From any other sources No No other sources are involved except the above mentioned sources.
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No There will be no such risk in the coming future.
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 ind. project & involves haz. 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 health & safety norms. Awareness & Training about safety norms are provided to all supervisor & workers involved in manufacturing activities. To deal with any fire related accident, fire fighting facility & portable fire extinguishers are provided.
8.2 From any other causes No 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)? No The project falls under seismic active Zone V according to the Indian Standard Seismic Zoning Map. Suitable seismic coefficient has been adopted in designing the structure. There is no possibility of flood as per records available in the area.
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 is an existing industrial unit; it leads to development of employment of both skilled & non-skilled and infrastructure in and around the area. The project will have positive impact on the ancillary infrastructure. Not Applicable Yes, as the project is steel manufacturing unit. Yes, as the project is steel manufacturing unit. Raw materials are supplied from local industries. Not Applicable
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No Not Applicable
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No It is existing developed Industrial land.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes There are number of other Industrial units nearby.
(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 --
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests No --
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No --
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No --
5 State, National boundaries No Himachal Pradesh- Punjab Border, Approx. 10.2 km
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes SH-25, Approx. 0.7 km
7 Defence installations No --
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Matau Nagar, Approx. 1.2 km
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Karluhi Bus Stand, Approx. 1.2 km; Govt. Sr. Sec. School, Lohara, Approx. 2.5 km; Maharana Partap Govt. College, Approx. 3 km
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No None
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No The area is not subjected to any environmental damage.
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 site falls under the zone V as per the Seismic Zone Map of India. There are no possibilities of project getting as per records available.
(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
EDS Reply
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 09 Jan 2019
2.NAthe present proposal is for expansion of existing plant. In this connection, you are requested to make application as expansion along with details of environmental clearance for the existing plant 15 Oct 2018
3.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 09 Oct 2018
4.NAthe present proposal is for expansion of existing plant. In this connection, you are requested to make application as expansion along with details of environmental clearance for the existing plant 22 Jul 2018
      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 ApplicantSohan
DesignationDirector
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)CREST STEEL UNA PRIVATE LIMITED
AddressVPO Karluhi, Tehsil Amb,
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