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 Installation of 1x660MW-supercritical TPP at existing decommissioned /retired units of PH-I (1x20 MW + 1x30 MW) and PH-II {2xl2O MW)= 1o,, 290MW at ATPS site (Amarkantak thermal power station (ATPS), Chachai village, Anuppur Dist, Madhya Pradesh
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/MP/THE/94619/2019
Project Cost 4665.87 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 660 MW/155ha ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 0 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify No
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectIn the premises of existing ATPS site, Chachai village, Anuppur Dist, Madhya Pradesh state.
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.Khasra No are attached as additional document
Town / VillageChachai
State of the projectMadhya Pradesh
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Madhya PradeshAnuppurAnuppur
(2.)Madhya PradeshAnuppurAnuppur
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Amlai Railway Station, 8 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Jabalpur Airport, 250 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Chachai , 0.25 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) village panchayat: Kelhauri ; Zila Parishad : Anuppur
13. Name of the Applicant B L
14. Registered Address Chief Engineer (PRG), MPPGCL, SHED No. 1&2, Rampur, Jabalpur
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company MP POWER GENERATING COMPANY LTD JABALPUR
Name of the Applicant B L
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Executive Director (PRG)
Pin code 482008
E-mail edprgmpebatps@gmail.com
Telephone No. 761-2925650
Fax No. 761-
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet No
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? No
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/A
20. If No, Reason N/A
21.
Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?Yes
StatusApplication for Forest Clearance yet to be submitted
(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?Yes
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)7.086 ha.
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 Land would be available after replacement of the existing units in ATPS facility. The land is under industrial usage so no new land change is envisaged.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes As the land is under possession of MPPGCL under ATPS and the existing units will be dismantled and leveled.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The land use pattern has no change since new thermal power plant is proposed in the existing premises of ATPS. However with regards to 167 Acres land used for fly ash storage there will be some land use pattern change from the existing land scenario as per the design of ash pond.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Detailed soil investigation work involving borehole and trial pit tests and electrical resistivity tests will be carried out.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Office buildings and civil structures will be constructed to accommodate boiler, turbine, generator, condenser, air cooled condenser system, ash handling system, ESPs, ETP, Chimney (stack), water storage reservoir, switchyard and other mechanical and electrical plant and equipment
1.6 Demolition works? Yes Replacement of existing old units Power House I (PH -I) (1x20 MW + 1x30 MW) and Power House II ( PH –II) (2x120 MW) =290MW capacity =290 MW capacity with new 1x660MW TPP
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary buildings will be constructed for the labourers /local labour will be hired from nearby villages
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes As mentioned in item 1.5
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No Not required
1.10 Reclamation works? No Not required
1.11 Dredging? Yes De-silting of Suthna reservoir shall be carried out.
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Coal received from the mines is crushed in the crusher house which is further powdered in the coal mills. The powdered coal is burnt in the furnace to generate steam in the boiler. The steam generated in the boiler is expanded in the HP & LP turbines and power is generated in the generator which will be transmitted to grid through switch yard. The steam after expansion in the turbine is condensed & recycled back to the boiler.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes • Coal: proposed yard at site • Fuel tanks: for startup operations proposed tanks at site. • Storage sheds: Temporary storage sheds are proposed during construction.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Dry ash handling systems are installed for evacuation of fly ash in dry form through vacuum/pressurized Pneumatic system. The fly ash shall be utilized for manufacturing of cement & other uses The ash from bottom ash hooper would be passed through clinker grinders and the slurry would be pumped to disposal area using jet pumps. ETP & STP will be installed for treatment of plant effluents and sewage from plant and colony.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes The existing township will be utilized to accommodate the staff during operational phase after some renovation work.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No The project area is having well developed road and rail network. Additional internal roads will be developed as per requirement.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No as mentioned in item 1.7 above
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Not applicable, as the project area was connected to well-developed road and rail network. Hence no changes in traffic movements are envisaged.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes It is proposed to provide 2 X 400 kV lines circuits for power evacuation from power plant.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? Yes Not envisaged.
1.22 Stream crossings? No There is no stream crossing the site
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes The source of water is Suthna Reservoir and Sone River. Water required for the consumptive use will be about a) Plant operations: 11760 KLD (490 m3/hr) b) Domestic requirement: 234 KLD Total: 11994 KLD say 12000 KLD.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No No changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Transportation of construction material, construction machinery, power plant machinery will be transported through rail and road networks. Manpower will be met from the nearby villages and existing township. During the operational stage required material will be transported through rail and road networks and operational manpower will be accommodated in the township proposed outside main plant area.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? Yes Decommissioned PH-I (1x20 MW + 1x30 MW) and PH-II under dismantling (2x120 MW)
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? Yes Necessary provision will be made to control the air pollution during decommissioning activity
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes Temporary
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No No introduction of alien species
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No No loss of native species or genetic diversity
1.31 Any other actions? No None
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 Land area is already under industrial usage of ATPS (290MW) and after dismantling the same it will be used for the replacement project. The land is owned by MPPGCL since 1965.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Water will be available from Suthna reservoir and Sone river. Water required for the consumptive use will be about 12000 KLD.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Coal requirement for 1x660 MW unit has been estimated as 3.52 MTPA MPPGCL have a coal linkage of (2 MTPA) with SECL coal fields in which 1 MTPA coal required in Ph-III (1X210MW) and rest 1 MTPA coal is available for the proposed unit (1X660MW).To meet the balance coal requirement (2.52 MTPA) coal linkage shall be needed. HFO & LDO available as secondary fuel.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Cement: 30,000 MT Structural Steel: 30,000 MT T Reinforcement Steel: 10,000 MT Sand: 60,000 Cu.m Stone aggregate: 1 lakh.Cu.m
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 Electricity required for construction met from the MPPGCL During Operation of Plant; Aux. Power shall be met-by own generation
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No The required HFO/LDO will be met from nearest refinery/ oil depots
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 Furnace oil, HSD, Chlorine, Alum, Caustic soda, HCL etc., will be used as per standard. Precautions and safe operating practices will be followed in storage, handling and use of Hazardous material.as per MSIHC rules
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No No changes in occurrence of diseases are envisaged
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The project shall provide employment generation, community development and makes a positive effect on local people.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. Yes There is no effect envisaged for the vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project. As all pollution control norms will be strictly followed with respect to Particulate Matter (PM), SO2 and NOx Hg, emissions by installation of pollution control equipment’s. As per the directives of CPCB/MoEF&CC time to time
3.5 Any other causes No No other causes envisaged
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 soil generated during the construction will be reused for leveling within the plant site and green belt development
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes During the construction and operational phase of the proposed plant collection and handling of domestic solid waste will be disposed as per the provisions of Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes The hazardous wastes generated during construction and operational phases will be disposed as per the provisions of Hazardous and other wastes (Management & Trans boundary) Movement Rules, 2016.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Fly ash, bottom ash, ETP sludge etc will be disposed as per the standard procedures.
4.5 Surplus product No No surplus product generation
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes STP sludge would be used as manure in greenbelt development and ETP sludge would be disposed of to TSDF facility
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes During construction some amount of construction debris may be generated which will be segregated and whatever is re-saleable will be sold to buyers and rest of the waste will be used for filling up of low lying areas and development of internal roads and boundary walls etc. Demolition waste generated from the old plant will be disposed off as per the guidelines of MoEFCC/CPCB.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes Dismantled machinery of the old plant will be disposed of as per MPPCB guidelines
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No No contamination is anticipated
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not envisaged
4.11 Other solid wastes No No other solid wastes
5 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes Vehicles transporting man and material for construction, operations are sources of emission from fossil fuel. The pollutants likely to be released are PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx, CO and HC etc. Control measures will be taken to keep these pollutants within the prescribed norms of CPCB and MPPCB.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NOx will be the major emissions from the power plant operations.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Fugitive emissions are envisaged from material handling and transportation areas during construction stage. These will be controlled by good housekeeping, sprinkling water in dust prone areas, providing paved roads, proper fencing and green belt development. Fly ash collected in ESP will be stored in ash silos for transportation to cement & brick industries. Unutilized ash if any during exigency will be disposed in the ash pond.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Fugitive emissions of temporary nature like oxides of Nitrogen and CO will be emitted from the equipment during construction which will be controlled by sprinkling water.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust generated due to handling construction material will be controlled by sprinkling of water. The sewage will be treated in septic tanks followed by soak pits.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No No incinerator is proposed
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No No material will be openly burnt in air
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Nil
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 I. Noise will be generated during operation of generator, turbines, compressors, pumps, fans, etc. The expected noise level during operations is 75 dB(A), necessary PPEs will be provided. Noise level will be limited as per norms. Suitable acoustic enclosures will be provided. II. Light emissions are not envisaged III. Heat emissions will be felt nearby boiler, generator areas. IV. Noise generation during construction will not be continuous and meager.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Heat is released from furnace will heats up the surrounding air due to convection. Therefore insulation will be applied to furnace walls to minimize the heat transfer to air.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Temporary noise will be generated during demolition of existing plant and construction of new plant.
6.4 From blasting or piling No Not applicable
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes There will be marginal additional traffic which may lead to the slight increase in the noise levels
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems Yes The noise level due to operation of cooling towers will be of the order of about 75 dB(A)
6.7 From any other sources No Nil
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 Precautions and safe operating practices will be followed to minimize hazard due to accidental spill of hazardous materials which are stored in small quantities.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No No discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land is envisaged outside the plant boundary. Power plant waste water and sewage water will be treated in Treatment Plants and reused for green belt development, dust control, etc.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No The major emission from the plant are PM,SOx,NOx & Hg. Adequate control systems like ESP and stack height meeting the MoEFCC guidelines will be provided to control the emissions. FGD is proposed to remove the sulphur from flue gases. Hence there will not be any chance of contamination of land and water by deposition of pollutants emitted to air.
7.4 From any other sources No Nil
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No Not envisaged, as the project will implement effective EMP plan with the budget provision to adhere the pollution levels within the limits as per the standards.
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 LDO/HFO will be stored and handled as per all applicable safety regulations. Adequate safety measures will be followed to control fire and other disasters by preparing and implementation of Disaster Management Plan during construction and operational phase.
8.2 From any other causes No Not envisaged
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No The proposed project site falls in Zone III seismicity as per the IS 1893 (Part-1): 2002. It is lesser seismic prone zone. There are no landslides, erosion and other natural calamities
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 Proposed plant will result in considerable growth of service sector, which will lead to supporting and ancillary development in the region. New housing facilities and social infrastructure may come up due to influx of the people.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes By establishing a supercritical plant of 1x660 MW against the 290 MW subcritical plants, there will be likely improvement in the environment.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes With sufficient electricity, sustainable development of infrastructure and industries can be anticipated
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No Cumulative impact of proposed and existing units will be in the statutory limits
(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 None
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 No None
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes cooling water pond reservoir (Suthna reservoir) : Adjacent to the Site (east) Sone River: 1.6km-East
5 State, National boundaries No Not applicable
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No Not applicable
7 Defence installations No Not applicable
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Amlai village & Anuppur town
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, except Sone river: 1.6km-East
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
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 20 Mar 2019
2.NACorrections are not complete and the drawings are also not readable. May resubmit as sought on 08.02.2019 including details of QCI Consultants. 19 Mar 2019
3.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 18 Mar 2019
4.NAPlease submit the following essential information for further consideration: 1. Location and coordinates of operating Unit (Unit-4-210 MW). Pls furnish Consent to Operate issued by Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board. 2. The kml file does not show ash pond location of 165 acres. The co-ordinates of the project site and ash pond are to be provided. 3. A copy of application submitted to Forest Department for diversion for forest land of 7.086 Ha for the proposed project under Section 2 of FC Act, 1980. 4. Project Layout map showing all facilities of the power plant. 5. Location of ash pond w.r.t Chachai Lake. 6. Details of Environmental Sensitivity and Industries and mines within 10 km radius of the project. 08 Feb 2019
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1. ADS Reply LetterWith reference to your Letter No J-13012/07/2019-IA.I(T) dtd 23.05.19 please find enclosed point wise replies. 06 Jul 2019
2.NA

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14 May 2019
(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 ApplicantB L
DesignationExecutive Director (PRG)
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)MP POWER GENERATING COMPANY LTD JABALPUR
AddressChief Engineer (PRG), MPPGCL, SHED No. 1&2, Rampur, Jabalpur
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