Report Part 1

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

	Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification	N/A
	Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained	N/A
	Upload copy of CTE	N/A

Name of the Project/s	Expansion of existing & addition of new explosive products
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/MH/IND2/83338/2018
Project Cost	6317 lacs

S. No. in the schedule	5(f) Synthetic organic chemicals industry (dyes & dye intermediates; bulk 6(b)Isolated storage & handling of hazardous chemicals (As per threshold planning
Project Sector	Industrial Projects - 2

Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled

6617 MTPA ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization

New

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

23550 ha.

Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B'

Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify

Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify

Location of the project	Village Garamsur, Post Dudhala, Tehsil Katol, District Nagpur-441103, Maharashtra, INDIA
Shape of the project land	Block (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS file	Annexure-GPS file
Uploaded copy of survey of India Toposheet	Annexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.	146,147,148/1, 149/1, 149/2, 151/1, 151/2, 152/2/2, 153, 154/1, 154/2, 155, 156/ 157, 158/1, 164, 165, 158/2
Town / Village	Garamsur, Post Dudhala
State of the project	Maharashtra

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
(1.)	Maharashtra	Nagpur	Katol

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Nagpur Railway Station, 36 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport. Nagpur, 34 km

11.

Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms

Nearest village :Garamsur 1.3 km, N , 1.3 km

12.

Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)

Village Garamsur, Post Dudhala. Tehsil Katol, District Nagpur – 441103. Maharashtra, INDIA.

13.

Name of the Applicant

Dr Atul

14.

Registered Address

Keltech Energies Limited, 7th Floor, Embassy Icon, No. 3, Infantry Road

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	KELTECH ENERGIES LIMITED
Name of the Applicant	Dr Atul
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Manager-Technology and R&D
Pin code	441103
E-mail	dwivedi@keltechenergies.com
Telephone No.	712-2809201
Fax No.	712-
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

17.

Whether part of Interlinked projects?

18.

Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted?

N/A

19.

If Yes, MoEF file number	N/A
Date of submission	N/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/Policy	Annexure-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 Court	N/A
(b) Name of the Sub court	N/A
(c) Case No.	N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project	N/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

There will be change in land use on permanent basis due to installation of machineries and equipment. The land is already owned by project proponent. (Annexure IV)

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

The land is owned by project proponent within existing plant premises. (Annexure IV)

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

As 1.1

1.4

Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?

The same will be carried out before commencement of construction work.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Civil / structural works, Mechanical & Electrical erection etc. to implement the proposed expansion project.

1.6

Demolition works?

Not applicable

1.7

Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?

Yes

KEL has separate space will be allocated for construction workers like toilets, rest room, canteen facilities which will be on temporary basis during construction period.

1.8

Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations

Yes

As per approved plans

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

Not applicable

1.10

Reclamation works?

Not applicable

1.11

Dredging?

Not applicable

1.12

Offshore structures?

Not applicable

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

Details are given in pre-feasibility project report.

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Facilities will be created for the storage of goods or materials, as per approved plans.

1.15

Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes

Provision will be made for the disposal of solid/hazardous wastes in the nearest TSDF site. Liquid waste effluents will be treated in the wastewater treatment plant (ETP).

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

No facilities provided for staff

1.17

New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

Not applicable, no new roads, rail is required as these facilities are already available.

1.18

New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

Not applicable, all infrastructural facilities are already available in the area.

1.19

Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

Not applicable, infrastructure already exists.

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

Not required

1.21

Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

Not applicable

1.22

Stream crossings?

Not applicable

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

NOC-CGWA (Annexure XII)

1.24

Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

Not applicable

1.25

Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Yes

Required construction materials will be sourced from the nearest local market.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Not applicable

1.27

Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

Not applicable

1.28

Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

Yes

Mostly local people will employed for project related activities. Outsiders will also be employed during construction and operation phase in case of non-availability of local skilled person.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

Not applicable

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Not applicable

1.31

Any other actions?

Not applicable

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

Not applicable.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Total after expansion 80 Source: Ground Water (CGWA NOC received for 16.5 m3/day Annexure XII and applied for 80 m3/day) Two existing bore-wells within plant area.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Yes

Coal powder 50TPA

2.4

Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)

Yes

As per requirement and will be sourced from local market.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Not applicable.

2.6

Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW)

Yes

The industry has obtained contract demand for 500 KVA Existing Proposed addition Total after expansion 500 500 1000 (Source - Dedicated grid supply - approval Letter issued by MSEDCL- Annexure XIII) DG sets with capacity(KVA) Existing Proposed addition Total after expansion 1x200+1x500 1x500 1200 In normal operating condition DG sets will be on standby mode only.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

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

For storage of hazardous chemicals/ materials, separate arrangement/ space will be made available as per Hazardous Waste Storage/Disposal Rules, 2016. In such case, there will not be any harmful effect on flora/fauna and health also.

3.2

Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

Not applicable, however provision for regular checkup will be carried out for the workers working in the factory on regular basis.

3.3

Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

Yes

The project has overall positive impact and M/s. KEL is presently employing 164 persons comprising of various categories such as managers, officers, supervisors and all types of workers and van drivers. The additional manpower requirement for proposed expansion is 90 persons which will be helping to improve quality of life of the people.

3.4

Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.

Not applicable.

3.5

Any other causes

Not applicable.

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

The overburden /excavation soil will be utilized for leveling of land inside the factory premises.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

The waste generated will be collected, segregated for organics and inorganics. The organic waste will be sent for composting and inorganic incinerable wastes will be used in boiler as fuel substitute, in order to disposed off properly. The quantities and further details will be provided in EIA report.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

Hazardous waste as per MPCB will be handed over to authorized vendor TSDF. Annexure XIV Details will be provided in EIA report.

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Being disposed to TSDF/authorized vendor.

4.5

Surplus product

Not applicable

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

For disposal of domestic waste water KEL has installed septic tank followed by soak pit for 7m3/day capacity. Outlet of soak pit is used for gardening and irrigation within plant premises. Valid CTO is obtained from MPCB. After proposed expansion the entire domestic waste water will be collected at one point (ref layout plan and sewage treatment plant is proposed with constructed wet land technology for treatment of sewage waste water of factory premises. The proposed STP capacity will be 15

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

The construction waste consists of excess earth and construction debris along with cement bags, steel in bits and pieces, insulating and packaging materials etc. Recyclable waste construction materials will be sold to recyclers. Unusable and excess construction debris /excavation soil will be utilized for leveling of land inside the factory premises.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Not applicable

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

Not applicable

4.10

Agricultural wastes

Not applicable

4.11

Other solid wastes

Not applicable

5	Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

5.1

Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources

Yes

Emission sources will be DG sets, Boiler etc., Expected pollutants will be PM, SO2, NOx.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

The process emission will be of NOx and acid vapors.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Nitric acid vapors may be included

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

During construction, excavation will generate particulate matter and if DG sets are used, SO2, NOx and CO will be generated.

5.5

Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

Yes

Proper care will be taken during handling of construction materials. Domestic waste will be treated properly and waste materials will be collected, stored and disposed-off through vendors.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

Yes

Chemicals scrubber system will be provided for process wastes.

5.7

Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)

Yes

Presently explosives contaminated waste is burnt in burning pits as per explosives rule 2008.

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

Yes

Not applicable

6	Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

6.1

From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers

Yes

Ear muffs and plugs will be supplied to the workers at plant site. The DG set are silent approved by MoEF.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Yes

All required safety precautions as per guidelines will be followed.

6.3

From construction or demolition

Not applicable

6.4

From blasting or piling

No significant ground and noise vibration or emission of light and heat.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Not applicable, all safety arrangements are in placed within the factory premises.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

Not applicable

6.7

From any other sources

Not applicable

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

ETP will be setup and dried sludge will be disposed-off to TSDF. Spillages from handling, storages will be taken care properly.

7.2

From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

Yes

7.3

By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water

Yes

Adequate APC facilities (multiclone dust collector (to boiler), scrubbers, bag filters) will be installed.

7.4

From any other sources

Not applicable

7.5

Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

Not applicable, there will not be long term buildup of pollutants. Proper implementation of management plan will take care of any risk or buildup of pollutants emitted from the industry.

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

Adequate precaution will be taken during construction and in operation.

8.2

From any other causes

Not applicable

8.3

Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?

No, the project area falls under seismic zone II (low) as per seismic zone classification for India.

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

Existing manpower: 164 Additional manpower:90 Total after completion of Project: 254 Including Skilled/Unskilled workers, Supervisory Staff, Managerial Staff. All infrastructural facilities related to roads, power supply, water and wastewater treatment are already developed in the industry.

9.2

Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment

Not applicable

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

Not applicable

9.4

Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

Cumulative effect will be found out through modelling studies related to emission load and will be elaborated in EIA report.

(III)

Environmental Sensitivity

S.No

Areas

Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary

Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

Nil, within 10 Km radius

Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

Yes

Forest • Kondhali RF – Adjacent towards East • Dhaga RF – 5.0 ,E • Madhogarh RF – 6.0, ENE • Jamni RF – 9.1 km, SSW • Sonegaon RF – 9.5 km, SSE • PF nr. Village Salai – 9.3km, WNW • PF nr. Village Chameli – 6.9 km, WSW Water bodies • Bor N – 2.6 km, S, • Jam River – 9.2 km, WNW, • Kotwalbardi Talav – 6.6 km, NNE, • Mortham Nala – 7.1 km, NE, • Unna Nala – 5.9 km, E • Ghorayo Nala – 4.6 km , N

Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

Nil

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Nil

State, National boundaries

Nil

Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

Nil

Defence installations

Nil

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Nagpur is around ~36 km (E) from project site.

Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)

Yes

School, hospital, temples are present within 10 km radius.

Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals)

Nil

Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

Nil

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 evidence within 10 Km study area.

(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
ADS Letter

Essential Detail Sought : NIL

Additional Detail Sought:
Sno.	ADS Letter	Remarks	Date of ADS
1.	ADS Reply Letter	The existing range of products before expansion does not fall under the purview of the EIA Notification 2006 and subsequent amendments with respect to its capacity to produce/storage of various explosive products.Now, proposed expansion activity (addition of new products and enhancement of existing capacities of products) is falling under schedule 5(f) and 6(b) of EIA notification 2006 and prior environment clearance is needed, to be obtained from MoEF&CC, GOI. (CTE for proposed product Consent no. : Format 1.0/B.O/AST/RO-NG/UAN No. 0000035553/E/CC-1808000097, Dt.02-08-2018 Annexure XI). Refer Attached letter for further information	05 Nov 2018
2.	NA	Please provide copy of existing EC & CTO	02 Nov 2018

(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 Applicant	Dr Atul
Designation	Manager-Technology and R&D
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	KELTECH ENERGIES LIMITED
Address	Keltech Energies Limited, 7th Floor, Embassy Icon, No. 3, Infantry Road