APPENDIX I
(See Paragraph-6)
FORM 1
Note : If space provided against any parameter is inadequate, Kindly upload supporting document under 'Additional Attachments if any'  at the last part of the Form1. Please note that all such Annexures must be part of single pdf document.
(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 UPCL expansion by 2x800 MW
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/KA/THE/114552/2019
Project Cost 1150000 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(d) Thermal Power Plants
Project Sector Thermal Projects
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 1600 ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/KA/THE/27676/2015
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)J-13-11/23/1996-IA-II(T)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 238.79 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 projectVillage Yellure and Santhru in Padubidri Industrial Area -Thesil Udupi, Dist Udupi- notified under Karnataka Industrial Area Development Act (KIADA, 1966) vide notification on 20/1/1995 and 21/5/1998
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.Expansion of the main plant is proposed partly within the existing plant land and partly in the additional contiguous land. Total 728.10 Ac. additional land identified for expansion by 2x800 MW falls in survey numbers already notified in Industrial Area in 1995 and 1998 in village Yellure and Santhru under KIAD Act 1966 in tehsil Udupi district Udupi (copy of notification attached). This land is in Three parcels. Details of the land are attached in additional Annexure.
Town / VillageYellure and Santhru
State of the projectKarnataka
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)KarnatakaUdupiUdupi
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Nandikur, 3 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Mangalore, 25 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Mangalore , 30 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Village Yellure and Santhru in Padubidri Industrial Area -Thesil Udupi, Dist Udupi, Karnataka
13. Name of the Applicant Santosh
14. Registered Address Adani House, Nr Mithakhali Circle Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. Pin- 380009.
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company Adani Power Ltd.
Name of the Applicant Santosh
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Head - ESG & Environment
Pin code 380015
E-mail santosh.singh1@adani.com
Telephone No. 79-25557289
Fax No. 79-25557401
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 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?Yes
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?Yes
Uploaded Order/PolicyAnnexure-Uploaded order/policy
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?Yes
(a) Name of the CourtNGT
(b) Name of the Sub courtNGT Delhi
(c) Case No.NGT Judgement dated 14 March 2019
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project(i) Baseline data of the area in relation to the existing project of 2x600 MW shall be scrupulously collected; (ii) In addition to the above, the State of Karnataka shall get a carrying capacity study of the area carried out. (iii) The baseline data and the carrying capacity study shall be considered as components for studying the impact in relation to the proposed expansion; (iv) Fresh public hearing shall be conducted strictly in accordance with the procedure laid down in Appendix IV
(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 Total 728.10 Ac. additional land for expansion by 2x800 MW falls in survey numbers already notified in Industrial Area in village Yellure and Santhru under Karnataka Industrial Area Development Act 1966 in tehsil Udupi district Udupi. This land is in Three parcels. Land use will be changed to Industrial Land.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Clearance of existing vegetation will be involved
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes Land is already notified for industrial purpose by State Government under KIADA 1966 and shall be converted to Industrial Land use.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Detailed topographical survey, enumeration survey, soil testing etc. are involved.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Construction of Power Plant will involve construction of Main Power House, Coal handling facilities, Cooling towers, Chimney, external pipelines for drawing water, Office, Stores, etc.
1.6 Demolition works? No Not applicable
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Project site area or its vicinity will be temporarily utilized for housing construction labour.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Power Plant will have structures and buildings above ground, such as Main Power House, Coal handling facilities, Cooling towers, Chimney, Offices, Control Rooms, etc. Excavation and earthwork for their foundations will be carried out. Linear excavation and earthwork will be involved for laying water pipelines.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? Yes Mining and tunneling is not envisaged. Water pipeline from Arabian sea to proposed project by cutting and filling work.
1.10 Reclamation works? No Not applicable
1.11 Dredging? Yes Dredging in the sub-tidal and inter-tidal zones for laying sea water intake and outfall pipelines
1.12 Offshore structures? Yes Sea water intake pipeline and outfall pipeline with diffusers.
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Thermal Power generation using coal as principal fuel using Super-Critical boilers.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Apart from the existing facilities additional facilities for Coal handling and storage, LDO, HFO storage tanks and Stores will be provided.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes The additional 2.38 MTPA of Ash will be generated from use of 7 MTPA coal. 325 Ac land in village Santhru situated close to the existing ash dyke is identified ash dyke for expansion project. The generated effluent from the power plant will be treated and used for coal handling plant, Ash handling, dust suppression, greenbelt, etc. Cooling Tower Blowdown and balance treated effluent will be disposed through marine disposal facility.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes It is envisaged that operational worker shall reside in Udupi, Mangalore and nearby area.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes Additional traffic for transport of construction material by sea, road as well as by rail during construction period and transport of fuel during operation stage.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Existing facilities will be utilized
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No No major change and disturbance in existing road network is envisaged
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes New transmission line is envisaged for evacuation of additional power. New sea water intake and outfall pipelines for the proposed expansion.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? Yes Hydrology of the project area will be altered due to change in land use and proposed rain water harvesting
1.22 Stream crossings? No
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Abstraction of 123 MCM/Year sea water
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Yes No significant change in drainage pattern of the area is envisaged. Peripheral drains will be provided if required
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Transport of construction material by sea, road as well as by rail during construction period and transport of fuel during operation stage.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes Preference will be given to local people for employment during construction as well as operation phase. However, influx of people will be there for construction stage, which will be temporary and for operation stage, which will be permanent.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Clearing of existing vegetation shall be required from proposed areas. Loss of native species or genetic diversity is not envisaged however it shall be studied under flora and fauna study during EIA.
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 Expansion of the main plant is proposed partly within the existing plant area and partly in the additional contiguous land. Total 728.10 Ac. additional land identified for expansion by 2x800 MW falls in survey numbers already notified in Industrial Area in 1995 and 1998 in village Yellure and Santhru under KIAD Act 1966 in tehsil Udupi district Udupi. This land is in Three parcels. Details of the land are attached in additional Annexure.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes 3,37,000 KLD (123 MCM/Year) water from Arabian Sea.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Coal is the primary fuel of the proposed plant. For the proposed 2X800 MW about 7 MMTPA of coal is required at 90% PLF. It is proposed to use Blended Coal, with 70% Domestic Coal and 30% Imported Coal. Shortfall in supply of Domestic Coal will be made up by Imported Coal. Coal shall be sourced through NMPT, Mangalore and transported to Power plant. Auxiliary Fuel: HFO/LDO- 13000 KL/annum
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Approx 4.86 MT Aggregate and 2.7 MT Sand. All such construction materials will be procured locally from the state of Karnataka.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Proposed expansion will require construction power 5 to 7 MW from Existing Power Plant or from Grid. During operation stage, the plant will require about 7 MTPA of Blended Coal. LDO will be sourced from domestic Oil Companies.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No
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 HFO/LDO 13000 KLPA shall be used in the project as secondary fuel/for flame stabilization. Chlorine for Water Treatment and Hydrogen Gas for Generators cooling.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes More sources of income generation due to ancillary developments in the region and living standard of people is expected to improve. In addition, the company will undertake socio-economic development of the area under its CSR programme.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No
3.5 Any other causes Yes Some schools and junior colleges are present within 10 Km radius at Padubidri, Hejmady and Shirva area. There is also a hospital at Mulki which is at 8 km from the site towards south.
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 Yes During construction period, the construction waste and debris will be re-used for levelling.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes During operational phase, domestic waste will be generated. The wastes will be suitably treated and disposed.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Used oil and grease, discarded batteries, used barrels or containers. These will be disposed through authorized vendors.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes The additional 2.38 MTPA of Ash will be generated from use of 7 MTPA coal. Aprox 20% of total ash will be bottom ash. Ash shall be utilized on yearly basis as per applicable regulation for Fly Ash Utilization and unutilized ash shall be stored in ash dykes.
4.5 Surplus product No
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sewage sludge will be generated, which will be disinfected and used as manure for greenbelt development.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Small quantity of construction waste is expected during construction phase and the same will be suitably disposed.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No
4.10 Agricultural wastes No
4.11 Other solid wastes No
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 SOx and NOx emission will be within applicable standards. PM emissions will be restricted to less than 30 mg/Nm3 by providing ESP with each boiler. 275 mtr bi-flue stack will be provided for proper dispersal of the pollutants.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Particulate Matter (PM), SO2 and NOX are the major emissions from the Boilers of the proposed power plant.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Fugitive dust
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Fugitive dust
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust from construction activity. There will be no odour causing sources.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No
6 Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes The expected noise levels will be in the range of 75-85 dB (A).
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes The expected noise levels will be in the range of 75-85 dB (A).
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Noise levels in the range of 75-85 dB(A) will be generated during construction activities.
6.4 From blasting or piling No
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes The fleeting noise levels of about <85 dB(A) will be generated.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes Cooling towers (85-90 dB(A))
6.7 From any other sources No
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 No significant risk is envisaged. Risk shall be studies in EIA stage and addressed through Disaster Management Plan and All precautionary measures shall be taken to minimise such risks.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes The sewage wastewater will be treated and used for greenbelt development. As detailed in sec 1.15, the generated effluent from the power plant will be treated and used for coal handling plant, Ash handling plant, coal dust suppression, greenbelt, etc. Cooling Tower Blowdown and balance treated effluent will be disposed through marine disposal facility.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes The incremental ground level concentrations are likely to be within the permissible limits. Particulate Matter (PM), SO2 and NOX are the major emissions from the proposed power plant. Gaseous emissions are also expected from vehicles used for transportation. PM emissions will be restricted to less than 30 mg/Nm3 by providing ESP with each boiler. SOx and NOx will be within the standard. 275 m tall bi-flue stack will be provided for proper dispersal of the
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? Yes Risk of SOx and NOx and PM built up in environment can be studied in EIA.
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 Some flammable and hazardous materials shall be stored and handled in the process as detailed in Sec 3.1 of this Form 1. Risk from storage and handling of hazardous materials shall be studies in EIA and addressed through Disaster Management Plan.
8.2 From any other causes No Not envisaged at this stage
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes The proposed project site falls in seismic zone-III as per IS 1893: 2002. Risk of Natural Disasters shall be studies and addressed through Disaster Management Plan.
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 Supporting and supply ancillary development will take place by the time. Project is beneficial to power intensive industries and power consumers
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No No major impacts are envisaged
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Small ancillary industries will be developed as a consequence.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes Presently, large scale industry M/s Suzlon Wind International and M/s SE Composits and some other SMEs are identified within 10 km radius in Padubidri Industrial Area. Nandikur Industrial Area is also notified at about 3 km distance from UPCL and some other SMEs are also expected in future in this industrial area
(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 Any such area is not notified. However, this can be studied further during EIA stage, if required through TOR.
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Proposed expansion site is about 4.5 Km from the Arabian Sea. Udyavara River is about 8 Km from site towards North-East. Mulki river is about 3.5 Km south from plant. As per DRAFT notification no S.O. 733 (E ) dated 10 March 2014, proposed ESZ does not fall within 15 Km from the proposed project site.
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No No such area is notified. However, this can be studied further during EIA stage, if required through TOR.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Arabian Sea is about 4.5 km from the site towards west. Mulki river is about 3.5 Km from site towards South. Udyavara River is about 8 Km from site towards North
5 State, National boundaries No Arabian sea and state boundary is about 4.5 km West from the Project
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes National highway 17 from Mangalore to Udupi connects with local religious places including some Tamples, Churches, Mosque. Krishna Temple is also situated in Udupi (about 30 km from proposed site). However, this can be studied further during EIA stage.
7 Defence installations No
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Nearest densely populated area Padubidri is situated about 3 km from the site towards southwest. Some other villages also situated.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Few schools and junior colleges are identified within 15 Km radius at Padubidri, Hejmady and Shirva area. There is also a hospital at Mulki which is at 8 km from the site towards south. Two churches at situated near village Santhru. Few Temples and Mosque are also situated with 15 Km radius.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes Pilarkhan R.F is about 5 km from the site towards North-east. Some Mulki Rriver is about 3 km from the site towards South. Udyavara River is about 8 Km from site towards North-East.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No No such area is identified. However, this can be studied further during EIA stage, if required through TOR
12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) similar effects Yes Proposed site has 30 to 40 Mtr elevation from MSL and situated about 4.5 Km from Arabian Sea. However, risk from Cyclone can be studied during EIA stage. Area falls in Seismic zone 3. Risk from extreme or adverse climatic conditions can be studied further during EIA stage, if required through TOR
(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 ApplicantSantosh
DesignationHead - ESG & Environment
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)Adani Power Ltd.
AddressAdani House, Nr Mithakhali Circle Navrangpura, Ahmedabad. Pin- 380009.
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