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 Proposed Expansion & Change in Product Mix by way of Debottlenecking & Modernization
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/MH/IND2/75750/2018
Project Cost 87500 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule5(e) Petrochemical based processing (processes other than cracking &
Project Sector Industrial Projects - 2
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 65.6 Ha ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 65.6 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify Yes
a) Protected areas notified under the wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972
c) Notified Eco-sensitive areas
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectPatalganga Manufacturing Division, Patalganga MIDC Industrial Area
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.B1-B4
Town / VillageKaire
State of the projectMaharashtra
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)MaharashtraRaigadKhalapur
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Apta, 3.6 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Mumbai, 40 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Alibaug , 42 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Patalganga MIDC Industrial Area Vill.Kaire , PO Khalapur, 410220 Tel. no. 02192 256000
13. Name of the Applicant Prashant
14. Registered Address Bldg. No. 7, B Wing, 2nd Floor, Reliance Corporate Park, Thane Belapur Road, Ghansoli, Navi Mumb
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company Reliance Industries Limited
Name of the Applicant Prashant
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Vice President
Pin code 361142
E-mail prashant.gogate@ril.com
Telephone No. 288-3512167
Fax No. 288-
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?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?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 proposed project activity will be within the existing PMD facility located in declared MIDC industrial area.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No Not Applicable
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No The proposed project activity will be located within the declared MIDC area.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes No major construction activity is envisaged for this proposal. However, Pre-construction investigations (soil testing etc.,) will be carried out only after we receive the environment clearance.
1.5 Construction works? Yes No major construction activity is envisaged for this proposal. However, some minor civil/mechanical work will be carried out.
1.6 Demolition works? No Not Anticipated
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Existing facilities will be used
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Minor foundation related Excavation will be carried out for civil/ foundation work.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No mining or tunnelling involved
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 Production of PTA/PIA, PX/MX/ Reformate by changing the existing product mix and LAB modernisation and DBN of CPP. Please refer the Pre-Feasibility Report for details
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? No None, Adequate storage facilities will be provided within the PMD facility
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? No The effluent from the PTA plants is treated in the existing ETP within the PMD facility and later sent to Common Effluent Treatment Plant built for Patalganga MIDC industrial Area. The Effluent from LAB Plant is treated is recycled as cooling tower make up. Solid wastes will be sent for reuse/ recycle to the CPCB/ MPCB registered recyclers/ re-processors. Provisions are in place to send the Hazardous waste to TSDF
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No RIL has an established housing colony, where the operating staff will be accommodated
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No Site is well connected by road and existing infrastructure is sufficient to handle the additional traffic anticipated during the proposed project
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Not Anticipated
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Not Anticipated
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No Not Anticipated
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Not Anticipated
1.22 Stream crossings? No Not Anticipated
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes The water requirement is met by MIDC
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No Not Envisaged
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? No None, Transportation will be by existing road
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No Not Envisaged
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Not Applicable
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No Not Envisaged
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Not Envisaged
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Not Envisaged
1.31 Any other actions? No Nil
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 This proposed project activity is planned within the existing PMD facility. The PMD facility is a part of a notified industrial area of MIDC, no additional land is required.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Met by MIDC, Pls refer prefeasibility report for details
2.3 Minerals (MT) No Nil
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Construction material viz stones, steel, aggregates and sand will be sourced from local vendors / quarries
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Nil
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes The required electricity for PMD facility is provided by the CPP
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Nil
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 Naphtha & Kerosene are major raw material for PTA & LAB plants. Chlorine for use in Cooling Tower. All the hazardous substances are stored and handled as per MSIHC rules with the necessary approvals from concerned statutory authorities
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Not Envisaged
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The project will benefit the people living in the neighbouring areas by providing them with direct and indirect employment opportunities associated with the construction/ operation of a plant
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No Not Envisaged
3.5 Any other causes No None
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 Nil
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) No Domestic waste (garbage) generated during and operation phase will be handled as per the existing solid waste management system at RIL facility in-line with MSW rules. No additional waste will be generated.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Hazardous waste during operation will be handled as per present approved practice by MPCB
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No None
4.5 Surplus product No None
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sludge from ETP will be sent to TSDF
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes No major construction activity is envisaged except limited foundation activity. The waste generated will be disposed as per Construction & Demolition Waste Management Rules, 2016
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No None
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not Anticipated
4.10 Agricultural wastes No None
4.11 Other solid wastes No None
5 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes No additional emissions envisaged due to this proposed project. SO2, NO2 & PM are controlled within the permissible limits and the same will be continued. Please refer Pre-Feasibility Report for details
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes No additional emissions envisaged due to this proposed project activity. However, Adequate monitoring facilities and systems are in place to control any such emissions. Please refer Pre-Feasibility Report for details
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Adequate monitoring facilities and systems are in place to control any such emissions. Please refer Pre-Feasibility Report for details
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes No major construction activity is envisaged except limited foundation activity
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Such emissions will be reduced at source and kept under control. Good housekeeping will minimise odour generation
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 Not Applicable
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No None
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 No additional noise generation is envisaged due to this proposed project. All the existing equipment are provided with adequate noise/ vibration control mechanisms to ensure safe noise levels at workplace. Appropriate PPEs are provided to the employees working in these areas to minimise exposure. The operation activities shall be planned in a manner such that the ambient noise levels shall not be exceeded.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Heat will be dissipated combustion process. PPE’s will be used wherever required
6.3 From construction or demolition No Not envisaged
6.4 From blasting or piling No Not envisaged
6.5 From construction or operational traffic No Not envisaged
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not envisaged
6.7 From any other sources No None
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 The existing facility is designed in such a way that any spilled material does not leave the plant boundary without collection and treatment. All Hazardous Material are handled as per MSIHC and HWM rules. The same will be extended to the proposed project activity also.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes The effluent is treated in the existing ETP and treated effluent is disposed to Common Effluent Treatment Plant built for Patalganga MIDC industrial Area as consented by MPCB. A separate Storm water drains for collecting and dispose outside the plant without mixing with effluent or any other wastes.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No Not anticipated
7.4 From any other sources No None
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No Not 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 No Not envisaged however, Risk Assessment Studies shall be conducted and a Risk Management Plan and Emergency Preparedness Plan already in place at RIL will be updated accordingly.
8.2 From any other causes No None
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No Sufficient provision is provided in the design to take care of natural disasters that are commonly known/ recorded 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 will support direct and indirect employment opportunities in the area. Ancillary units for maintenance and supply of materials have a potential for development due to the project.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No Not anticipated
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No Not anticipated
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No The proposed project is within Industrial area of MIDC. However, to study the effects, EIA would be conducted as per EIA notification, 2006
(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
 Yes Karnala wildlife Sanctuary ~ 4.15 km Materan ESZ ~ 3.60km
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests No None
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes Karnala wildlife Sanctuary ~ 4.15 km Materan ESZ ~ 3.60km
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Patalganga river flows close to the site
5 State, National boundaries Yes None
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No None
7 Defence installations No None
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Mahopada Township is at a distance from the project site
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) No None
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 None
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 None
(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
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Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 23 Jan 2019
2.NARefer the discussions, The proposed project/activity is covered under Category B of item 5 (e) of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006, and as such, requires appraisal/approval at the State level by SEAC/SEIAA. Please submit your proposal to the concerned authorities accordingly 23 Oct 2018
3.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 03 Oct 2018
4.NAPlease refer earlier observations: We reiterate the stand. However, if required, you may come for a discussion in the Ministry with supporting authenticated documents. 03 Oct 2018
5.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 02 Aug 2018
6.NAThe proposed project/activity is covered under Category B of item 5 (e) of the Schedule to the EIA Notification, 2006, and as such, requires appraisal/approval at the State level. Please submit your proposal to the concerned authorities accordingly. In case of any further clarrifications, the matter may be discussed with us in the Ministry. 30 Jul 2018
7.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 24 Jul 2018
8.NAPlease see our earlier observations on 18.07.2018. As per the EIA Notification, 2006, the proposed project/activity, located in the Industrial area, is covered under category B and requires appraisal by the concerned SEAC/SEIAA. 24 Jul 2018
9.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 23 Jul 2018
10.NAKindly clarify the following: (1). As per the EIA Notification, 2006, the proposed project/activity, located in the Industrial area, is covered under category B and requires appraisal by the concerned SEAC/SEIAA. (2). Please provide documentary evidence with exact distance, if the project attracts general conditions. (3). The applicant and the authorized person by the company are seems to be different. (4). Whether the proposed activity is new/modernization/expansion. (5). If expansion, EC/CTO may be provided and Form 1 may be revised accordingly. 18 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 ApplicantPrashant
DesignationVice President
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)Reliance Industries Limited
AddressBldg. No. 7, B Wing, 2nd Floor, Reliance Corporate Park, Thane Belapur Road, Ghansoli, Navi Mumb
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