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 Development of Dhalbhumgarh Airport in the State of Jharkhand for Fair Weather Operations of ATR-72 Types Aircraft by Airports Authority of India
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/JH/MIS/127782/2019
Project Cost 10000 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule7(a) Air ports
Project Sector INFRA-2
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled Development of Dhalbhumgarh Airport with with runway of 1745x30 m, terminal building of 1400 sq.m. and ancillary works 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 projectDeosol, Kokpara Narsinghgarh, Ruasol, Burudih and Charchaka
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.---
Town / VillageDeosol, Kokpara Narsinghgarh, Ruasol, Burudih and Charchaka
State of the projectJharkhand
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)JharkhandEast Singhbhummusabani
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Dhalbhumgarh Railway Station, 2.2 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Jamshedpur Airport, 50 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Singhbhum , 58 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Deosol, Kokpara Narsinghgarh, Ruasol, Burudih and Charchaka
13. Name of the Applicant Vinod
14. Registered Address Rajiv Gandhi Bahawan Safdurjung Airport New Delhi
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA.
Name of the Applicant Vinod
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) AirportDirector
Pin code 834002
E-mail apd_verc@aai.aero
Telephone No. 0651-2253395
Fax No. 0651-06512250500
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?Yes
StatusForest Clearance Under Process(Stage-I)
(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) Yes The proposed development for Dhalbhumgarh Airport work will be located on97.166 ha (240 Acres) (96.761 ha Reserved Forest Land and 0.405 ha Private Land). Therefore, diversion of 96.761 ha Reserved forest land for non-forestry and 0.405 ha private open land will change land use pattern for Airport purpose.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes The site of the proposed development work comprises 96.761 ha Reserved Forest Land. Counting of trees will be carried out with Forest Department during joint verification of trees to be felled.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The proposed development for Dhalbhumgarh Airport work will be located on 97.166 ha (96.761 ha Reserved Forest Land and 0.405 ha Private Land).Therefore, diversion of 96.761 ha reserved forest land for non-forestry and 0.405 ha private open land will change land use pattern for Airport purpose.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore house, soil testing will be carried out before construction after obtaining Stage 1 Forest Clearance for diversion of 96.761 ha reserved forest land.
1.5 Construction works? No No construction has been started at the site. Construction work for proposed development Dhalbhumgarh Airport will be started only after obtaining Environmental Clearance.
1.6 Demolition works? No There is no structure on the site. Therefore, no demolition work is required.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary site for labour camp, site office will be required during construction by the contractor and same will be located within the site with necessary sanitation facility.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Underproposed development work, taxiway, apron, terminal building, control tower, parking etc, will be constructed.Excavated materials will be used for filling at the site.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No underground works including mining or tunneling will be requiredfor the proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
1.10 Reclamation works? No No reclamation works is required for the proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
1.11 Dredging? No No dredging will be required at the proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? No Not applicable
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Storage facilities will be provided for aggregate, sand, cement, steel, paints and other construction materials as per requirement during construction of proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes During construction phase of proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh, sewage treatment facilities of adequate capacity will be provided for disposal of sewage at construction labour camp. Construction debris will be disposed suitably in the environmental sound manner. During operation phase, STP of 40 kld capacity will be installed for treatment of sewage generated from the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Not applicable as project is proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No Only existing transport facilities will be used to transport the construction materials to the site.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Only existing transport facilities will be used to transport the construction materials to thesite.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Only existing transport facilities will be used to transport the construction materials to the site.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes There are transmission linesnear the proposed development work site, which will be shifted by the concerned departments.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No No such changes are anticipated due to proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
1.22 Stream crossings? No There is no stream or drain at the site.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes On an average 20-30kld/day water will be required for construction, which will be met from ground water resource through borewell at the project site. During operation phase, about 40 kl/day water requirement will be for domestic purpose and CFT which will be met from ground sources. For HVAC and horticulture, treated water from STP will be used.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No At the Dhalbhumgarh Airport storm water management will be adopted to avoid any impact on natural drainage pattern.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes For construction of the project 50 to 75 persons will be deployed depending upon quantum of work at one point of time. Transport of personnel or materials for construction will be from local area.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No No such activity is required at the proposed site forconstruction of the proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No No decommissioning activity is required for the proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No About 50 to 75construction workers will be deployed during the construction phase temporarily.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No such possibility is envisaged due to construction and operation phase of the proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No No such possibility is envisaged due to construction and operation phase of the proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
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) Yes The proposed development for Dhalbhumgarh Airport work will be located on 97.166? ha (96.761 ha Reserved Forest Land and 0.405 ha Private Land).Therefore, diversion of 96.761 ha Reserved Forest land for non-forestry and 0.405 ha private open land will be required for Airport purpose.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes About 40kl/day fresh water requirement will be for domestic purpose which will be met from ground sources.For HVAC and horticulture, treated water from STP will be used.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Cement, bricks, aggregate and sandwill be required for construction of the proposed development of Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Construction materials such as stone, aggregates, sand and soil are locally available in plenty for the project.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) Yes For construction of proposed development of Dhalbhumgarh Airport, no timber will be required. The proposed development for Dhalbhumgarh Airport, diversion of 96.761 ha reserved forest land will be required.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes During operation phase, two DG sets of 250 kVA capacity (one standby)fitted with acoustic enclosure will be installed for power generation during grid power failure. Quantity of HSD will depend on the operation of DG Sets and construction equipment. At one point of time, only 800 liters HSD will be stored in barrels.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) Yes Aggregate and sand will be required for construction purpose.
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 No hazardous substances or materials (as per MSIHC rules) will be used at the proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport during construction and operation phase. Small quantity of paints and HSD for DG sets operation will be used at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport, however, quantity of these materials will be much less than the threshold quantity mentioned in MSIHC Rule.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No No such possibility is anticipated during construction and operation phases of the proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport will provide air connectivity to people of region. The proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport will create direct and indirect employment opportunities during constructionand operation phases.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No No person will be displaced for the construction of proposed development of Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
3.5 Any other causes No --
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 waste will be generated from the construction of the proposed development work at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes During Construction Phase: 20kg/day ? Metal scrap and non hazardous materials; ? Paper and packing scrap. ? Municipal Solid Wastes During Operation Phase: 65 kg/day ? Municipal Solid Wastes ? Paper and plasticwastes; and ? Empty plastic containers. ? Waste from Aircrafts
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes • Containers containing paint residue mainly during construction phase; and • Waste oil generated from DG sets during maintenance, which will be collected in drum and handed over to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)/ Jharkhand Pollution Control Board, approved waste oil recyclers.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No No industrial process wastes will be generated from construction activities of the proposed development of Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
4.5 Surplus product No No surplus product will be generated from construction of the proposed Development of Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes During operation phase, approx..10 kg/daysludge will be generated from the Sewage Treatment Plant (STP).
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Construction wastes generated time to time during construction activity will be used in filling at the site. Demolition wastes will not be generated from the Dhalbhumgarh Airport site as there is no structure presently.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No No redundant machinery or equipment is available at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No No contaminated soil or material is available and will not be generated from the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No No agriculture is available and will not be generated from the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
4.11 Other solid wastes Yes Only 15-20 kg municipal waste will be generated from the construction labour camps, which will be disposed suitably after segregation.
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 Vehicles transporting construction materials, construction equipment and machinery will be source of emissions. Stack emissions are anticipated from the operation of DG sets, which will be operated only to meet the power requirement during grid power failure. Aircraft emissions are anticipated from the landing, takeoff and taxing of Aircraft. Vehicles approaching to the airport will also be another source of emissions.
5.2 Emissions from production processes No Not applicable as no production process will be carried out at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport No Not applicable as no material handling will be carried out at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Small quantity of dust emissions may be observed during excavation and construction activities of Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes During excavation and earth work dust emissions are anticipated, however, this dust comprising coarse particles will be settled at short distance. No odour problem is anticipated from construction materials. Sewage will be treated in MBBR Based STP. Solid Wastes will be managed as per Solid Wastes Management Rules 2016.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No No incineration of waste will be allowed at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No No burning of waste will be carried out at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources Yes Air emissions due to aircraft take off, landing taxiing and from apron parking areother sourcesof air emissions. Emissions from vehicular movement during construction and operation phases.
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 From construction equipment and DG set, 70 to 80 dB (A) noise levels may be generated. However, acoustic enclosures will be fitted with DG sets to control the noise levels.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No No industrial process will be involved during construction/operation phase of Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Noise will be generated from construction machineries during construction process. During construction activities, approx. 70 to 80 dB (A) noise may be generated temporarily.
6.4 From blasting or piling No No blasting will be carried out at the site of Dhalbhumgrah Airport.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Approximately 65 to 70 dB(A) noise may be generated from the vehicles approaching the site.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not applicable
6.7 From any other sources No Noise will be generated during take off and landing and taxing of aircraft at the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
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 Approx.800 litres HSD will be stored at the airport for operation of DG sets.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes During operation phases of the Dhalbhumgarh Airport, sewage generated will be treated in 40 kld capacity MBBER based Sewage Treatment Plant (STP). Treated water will be utilized forHVAC andhorticulture purposesat the Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes The dust generation may take place due to construction materials handling and earth works at construction site. These emissions will be neutral in nature and will be settled in the immediate vicinity hence no significant impact is anticipated. During operation,DG set emissions stack will be provided as per CPCB guideline to vent out emissions into the atmosphere. Sewage will be treated in sewage treatment plant (STP).
7.4 From any other sources No --
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No No such impact is anticipated.
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 At the Dhalbhumgarh Airport, HSD will be handled inbarrels,which is flammable and hazardous substance if getting ignited. Adequate safety measures will be taken during the handling and storage of HSD.
8.2 From any other causes Yes • Emergency during Aircraft landing and takeoff • Short circuit followed by fire at terminal building.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No There is no possibility of affecting the project by natural disaster, e.g. floods, earthquakes, cloudburst etc.
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 proposed development of Dhalbhumgarh Airport is aimed to provide air connectivity in the region for tourist, business and local passengers. Any development activity around the airport will be discouraged or it will be as per applicable siting criterion.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No No cumulative effect is anticipated due to proposed development of Dhalbhumgarh Airport.
(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 is no protected area under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value within 15 kmdistance from the Dhalbhumgarh Airport
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Swaranrekha River is flowing at a distance of 5.2 km in South-West direction from Dhalbhumgarh Airport. Forest area in 10 Km distance area are: Narsinghgarh Reserve Forest: Adjacent to Airport Site in East (E) Direction. Basajhor Reserve Forest: 6 km in North East (NE) Direction Jamira Protected Forest: 7 km in East North East (ENE) Direction Many other forest patches of Reserved Forest, Protected Forest and Unclassified Forest.
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes Elephant corridor is located in the vicinity of the site.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Swaranrekha River is flowing at a distance of 5.2 km in South-West direction from Dhalbhumgarh Airport. No other sensitive feature (except forest patches)is located within the 15 km radius study area.
5 State, National boundaries No Jharkhand and West Bengal State Boundary is located within 15 km radius area at a distance of 10.6 km in North East Direction.
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes National Highway-33 is located at a distance of 1.5 km from the site, which is used by the public.
7 Defence installations No No defence installation is located within the 15 km distance.
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Dhalbhumgarh, Narsinghgarh, Ghatsila and villages around the airport site are populated area.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Hospital, school, places of worship, community facilities are located at Dhalbhumgarh, Narsinghgarh, Ghatsila.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No No any important, high quality or scarce resources areas are located within 15km
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No There is no area within 15 km distance which is already subjected to pollution or 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 Dhalbhumgarh is located in Seismic Zone II.
(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
Reply to queries raised in EAC
PFR (Updated)
      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1.NA

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09 Jan 2020
(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 ApplicantVinod
DesignationAirportDirector
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)AIRPORT AUTHORITY OF INDIA.
AddressRajiv Gandhi Bahawan Safdurjung Airport New Delhi
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