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 Existing Inorganic and Synthetic Organic Chemicals and Proposed Pesticides Manufacturing Unit of Universal Chemicals and Industries Pvt. Ltd.
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/MH/IND2/82279/2018
Project Cost 1400 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule5(b) Pesticides industry and pesticide specific intermediates (excluding formulations)
5(f) Synthetic organic chemicals industry (dyes & dye intermediates; bulk
Project Sector Industrial Projects - 2
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled capacity-360MT/M products; area-21691 sqm ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/MH/IND2/82278/1990
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)Format 1.0/ AST/RO-KN/EIC No. KN-6687-16/R/CC-4911
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 316 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 projectPlot no. C1,C2&C3,MIDC Ambernath, Ambernath, District Thane, Maharashtra
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.Plot no. C1,C2& C3
Town / VillageAmbernath
State of the projectMaharashtra
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)MaharashtraThaneAmbarnath
(2.)OrissaJajpurSukinda
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Ambernath, 0.7 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Chhatrapati Shivaji International (Mumbai) Airport, 35 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Ambernath , 1 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Ambernath Municipal corporation
13. Name of the Applicant Prasad
14. Registered Address Plot No. C1, C2, C3 MIDC Chemical zone, Ambarnath,
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company UNIVERSAL CHEMICALS AND INDUSTRIES PVT LTD
Name of the Applicant Prasad
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) VP
Pin code 400021
E-mail pskhopkar@ucil.co.in
Telephone No. 0251-2610031
Fax No. 0251-2610689
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) Yes Proposedexpansion project will be executed within the premises of existing factory located at Plot No. C-1, C-2 & C-3, Chemical Zone, MIDC-Ambernath, buildings will be constructed in open area.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Proposed expansion activity will be achieved by relocating storage yard and ETP within existing premises
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No Proposed activity is a brown field project which will be executed within the existing plot which already prevail industrial type of use.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Soil testing will be done for structure bearing capacity
1.5 Construction works? Yes additional production block shall be constructed within existing premise
1.6 Demolition works? Yes Minimal demolition activity envisaged with relocating storage yard and ETP
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Local contractors and workers will be hired for construction
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Plant facilities will be constructed on open plot. Minor excavation work will be carried out for piling work
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No Not applicable
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 inorganic & synthetic organic chemicals and pesticides shall be done. Detailed product list and manufacturing process is included in pre-feasibility report
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes dedicated storage facilities for storage of raw material, products, HW shall be provided
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes non hazardous solid waste- papers/other waste from administrative buildings will be converted to manure by vermiculture or will be sold to recycler. metal wastes/scraps from industrial operations will be sold to recycler. Hazardous waste- hazardous waste shall be disposed to CHWTSDF or co-processed or sold to MPCB authorised recycler. liquid effluent-existing ETP shall be upgraded by providing additional MEE and new RO unit to maintain ZLD.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Manpower/staff for operational phase will be hired from nearby areas who will daily travel to & fro from the project site hence long term housing of workers during operational phase is not envisaged
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No The transportation activity during construction and operational phase of the project will be done through existing MIDC & city roads, hence new road, rail or sea traffic is not anticipated
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Existing MIDC & city infrastructure is sufficient for incremental traffic movement for proposed project hence new road, rail, air, waterborne transport infrastructure is notforeseen.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Existing MIDC & city infrastructure is sufficient for incremental traffic movement for proposed project hence closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements is not envisaged .
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No The power supply to project plot is provided by MSEDCL hence no such activity will be involved.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Since the proposed expansion activity will be done within the premises of existing manufacturing plant no such activity is required.
1.22 Stream crossings? No Not applicable
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? No The water supply is provided by MIDC.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No Since the proposed expansion activity will be done within the premises of existing MIDC developed land so activities affecting land surface, drainage or run-off are not anticipated.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes By existing MIDC & city roads and existing railway line.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No No such activities are anticipated.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No No decommissioning activities will be involved.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No The workers/staff to be engaged during construction and operational phase will travel daily to & fro from the project site; hence such influx will be of temporary nature.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Any of the project related activities will not involve introduction of any alien species.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No Since the proposed expansion will be achieved within the existing factory premises thus being a brown field project no felling or clearing activity will be involved hence loss of native species or generic diversity will not occur.
1.31 Any other actions? No None other actions are envisaged.
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 proposed expansion will be achieved within the premises of existing factory which is located in Notified industrial complex – Ambernath MIDC, hence any underdeveloped or agricultural area will not be involved.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Water supply Source: Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) Existing water requirement : 111.7m3/day (as per CTO Apr’16) Proposed water requirement:358.3m3/day Total water requirement (after expansion): 470m3/day.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No Any sort of minerals are not required for any of the project related operations.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes The required construction material will be sourced from the local market. The quantity would be as per the architectural drawings.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No For any of the project related operations forests and timber will not be required.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Electricity Supplied by: MSEDCL Total demand after expansion: 1500 KVA Boilers: Existing –1 x 5TPH; Proposed –1 x 3TPH Fuel used: Indonesian & Indian Coal Existing Coal Requirement: 8 T/day Proposed Coal Requirement: 7 T/day Total Coal Requirement: 15 T/day Fuel Source: Overseas&Local vendor D.G Set One unit – 125 KVA& 500 KVA Furnace (16 Nos.) Existing requirement of FO : 2 m3/day Proposed requirement of FO : 1 m3/Day Total requirement of FO :3 m3/Day Fuel Source: Local vendor
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Not Applicable.
3 Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies Yes Hazardous chemicals (raw material & products) will be stored and handled as per MSIHC rules.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No No such activities are anticipated due to any of the project related activities.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The proposed expansion will lead to direct & indirect employment.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No No such effects are anticipated since the project is located in the Notified Ambernath MIDC chemical area.
3.5 Any other causes No No other causes are foreseen due any of the project related activities.
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 Any of the project activity does not involve generation of spoil, overburden or mine wastes.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Operational phase: Wastes such as papers/office waste from administrative buildings, metal wastes/scraps from industrial operations. Disposal: Papers/office waste will be treated in Vermiculture pits and converted to Manure. Metal wastes/scraps from industrial operations will be sold to recyclers.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Hazardous waste will be generated from manufacturing process, distillation process, ETP, MEE operation and other industrial processes. Hazardous waste will be segregated as per category and stored in demarcated area as per category. It will be sold to authorized recycler, co-processor or disposed to CHWTSDF. Details of hazardous waste along with category, quantity and disposal method is given in pre-feasibility report.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Sale to Authorized re-processor or will be disposed to CHWTSDF
4.5 Surplus product Yes byproducts are envisaged from manufacturing process. Details are given in pre-feasibility report.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes ETP Sludge: Existing –40 kg/day Proposed –10 kg/day Total –50 kg/day Disposal –CHWTSDF MEE residue Proposed- 5 T/day Disposal- Co-processing/ CHWTSDF/ sale to authorized recycler
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Construction and demolition waste will be reused with in plant premises for landfill.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No No such waste is envisaged.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No No contaminated soils or other materials are envisaged.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Any of the project activity in what so ever manner does not involve generation of agricultural wastes.
4.11 Other solid wastes No None other solid wastes are anticipated.
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 Stationery Source: Boilers: Existing – 1 x 5 TPH: Stack height: 31m Proposed – 1 x 3 TPH: 1 common stack of 32 m attached to multi-cyclone separator and bag filter. D.G 125 KVA: Stack height: 2.5m above roof D.G 500 KVA: Stack height: 3m above roof Furnace (16 Nos.): Stack height: 10m Process scrubber: Stack height: 5m above roof
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Three stage Water and Alkali scrubber. 1 existing scrubber. 4 additional scrubbers are proposed.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport No Closed feed system have been adopted for charging of raw materials. Minimal handing of raw materials by manual means will be done. Exhaust has been provided in godown area to regulate proper ventilation.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Fugitive emissions will occur from construction material transport, and handling.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste No Dust will be stacked in suppression.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No The project activity does not involve incineration of any sort of waste; hence emissions from such activity are not anticipated to occur.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No No such activity is involved in the project hence no such emissions will occur.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No No emissions are anticipated from any other sources.
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 No Use of such equipment/machineries is not anticipated.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Plant Operation: Noise & vibrations will be generated in industrial operations & processes To control vibration: Shock absorbers and vibration absorbing pads are/will be provided To control Noise: Acoustic Enclosures are/will provided to necessary equipment.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Construction will be done in daytime only. Personal protective equipment will be provided to the workers exposed to high intensity noise. Existing dense green cover will control out of premises noise propagation.
6.4 From blasting or piling No No blasting activity will be involved however somewhat noise & vibrations will be generated due to pilling activities.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Necessary precautions will be taken. Proper traffic management will be followed.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No No such activities are envisaged
6.7 From any other sources No No such activities are envisaged
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 No Spillage if any during handling & operations will be tackled as per the onsite emergency preparedness plan.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No The expansion project is ZLD. Sewage and Effluent shall be treated by ETP, MEE and reused after purification by RO for industrial processes.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No Adequate stack height as per CPCB guidelines along with APCD and good engineering practice swill ensure no increase in emission of pollutants leading to deposition into the land or into water.
7.4 From any other sources No Not anticipated.
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No It will be ensured that all the pollution control devices will be maintained as such to achieve the prescribed release/emission standards throughout the project cycle. Also Environmental Management Plan will be strictly followed.
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 To identity risk of accidents from explosions, spillages, fires etc. Onsite and offsite emergency plans are prepared & in place. SOP’s for proper handling of hazardous and processes will be prepared and followed. In view of proposed expansion Quantitative Risk Assessment & HAZOP studies will be conducted. Fire hydrant system, Fire Extinguishers, Personal Protective Equipments and First Aid kits will be provided wherever necessary.
8.2 From any other causes No No such risks are envisaged from any other causes
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes The project may be affected by natural disasters, however there is no history of such disasters in the past for the AmbernathMIDC industrial 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
 No No such activities are envisaged
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No No such use is envisaged.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No No such developments are envisaged.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No The project is located in Notified Ambernath MIDC 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
 Yes Reserved forest at 2.8 km towards ENE Mangroves of Ulhas river at 12.4 km towards W
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Reserved forest is at 2.8 km towards ENE Ulhas river at 4.2 km towards N GIP Railway Dam at 4.4 km towards S Mangroves of Ulhas river at 12.4 km towards W
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes Mangroves of Ulhas river at 12.4 km towards W
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes GIP Railway Dam-4.4 km; Chikloli Dam-5.0 km ; Kondeshwar Lake- 11.3 km; Lotus Pond-5.6 km ;UlhasRiver-4.2 km ;Kalu River-6.5 km;Varaladevi lake-14.2 km; Kala lake-6 km
5 State, National boundaries Yes State, national boundary is beyond 15 km
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes Local pilgrimage and tourist locations are exists within 15 km area.
7 Defence installations No No defense installation exists within 15 km
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Present in and around 15 km area. Ambernath, Badlapur, Kalyan, Dombivli, Bhivandi, Diva, Titwala towns.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Present within 15 km area
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes GIP Railway Dam-4.4 km; Chikloli Dam-5.0 km ; Kondeshwar Lake- 11.3 km; Lotus Pond-5.6 km ;UlhasRiver-4.2 km ;Kalu River-6.5 km;Varaladevi lake-14.2 km; Kala lake-6 km; Reserved forest at 2.8 km towards ENE Mangroves of Ulhas river at 12.4 km towards W; ground water sources are present within 15 km area.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No not applicable
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 area is not known for these natural hazards. Seismically, this area is categorized under Zone-III as per IS-1893 (Part-1)-2002.
(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) NIL
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
EDS reply - file 1
EDS reply - file 2
EDS reply - file 3
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 13 Nov 2018
2.NAPlease provide the following information: (1) EC for the existing operations. (2) CTO of the unit before the year 2006. (3) Whether pesticide unit is existing or proposed as new. Please provide EC. (4) Existing and proposed, water balance and treatment mechanism 17 Oct 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 ApplicantPrasad
DesignationVP
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)UNIVERSAL CHEMICALS AND INDUSTRIES PVT LTD
AddressPlot No. C1, C2, C3 MIDC Chemical zone, Ambarnath,
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