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 SPI PORTS PRIVATE LIMITED
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/OR/THE/26753/2015
Project Cost 884506 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 Proposed Capacity: 2 x 660 MW Supercritical Coal Based Thermal Power Project ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. a 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 projectAlailo, Bilipada, Nachhipada & Niamatpur Villages, Mahakalpara Taluk, Kendrapara District, Odisha
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.attached as Annexure-2
Town / VillageAlailo, Bilipada, Nachhipada & Niamatpur Villages, Mahakalpara Taluk, Kendrapara District, Odisha
State of the projectOrissa
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)OrissaKendraparaMahakalapada
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Paradip RS, 23 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Bhubaneshwar, 82.5 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Cuttack , 70 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)
13. Name of the Applicant A.J.
14. Registered Address NO.3, IIND STREET, SUBBARAO AVENUE, COLLEGE ROAD, CHENNAI
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company SPI PORTS (P) LTD
Name of the Applicant A.J.
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) DIRECTOR
Pin code 600006
E-mail dominicraja@spigroup.in
Telephone No. 044-45590011
Fax No. 044-45590417
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . NIL
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet Yes
Uploaded detailsAnnexure-Uploaded details
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?Yes
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?No
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?
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 Permanent change in land use in view of the proposed thermal power project. Proposed area: 875 Acres of land has been identified which is partly agricultural land and partly barren land as per revenue records. About 125 acres is estimated for the Right of Way (RoW) for pipeline and railway line corridor. Annexure 1 - show the location of the project site The 10 km radius of project site is shown as Annexure -1A. Google earth imagery is shown as Annexure – 1B Refer Annexure – 2
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No No clearance is required. The proposed land is partly barren land and partly agricultural (Single crop) land.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The 875 acres of identified land will include 565 acres of processing area, 50 acres for township and 260 acres of green belt. About 125 acres of land is required for RoW for railway line and water pipeline.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes The investigations like soil testing, etc will be carried out.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Civil and structural works related to Power Plant and related auxiliaries.
1.6 Demolition works? No Nil
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary housing for the construction labour will be made at site. The Contractor will provide this along with necessary sanitation and drinking water facilities and lighting.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Grading involving cutting and filling, excavation for ash pond areas, coal plant structures, station building, boiler & auxiliaries, control room etc.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No Underground mining or tunneling is not involved.
1.10 Reclamation works? No Not applicable
1.11 Dredging? Yes The intake and outfall location requires pipe lines for river will be constructed.
1.12 Offshore structures? No No offshore structure proposed
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Power generation using Super Critical Technology. Typical process write-up with heat and mass balance diagram is enclosed as Annexure - 4 and 5.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Designated area will be used for storage of goods and materials during construction phase.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes During construction phase, solid waste, scrap will be generated and will be suitably disposed off. The major solid waste during operation from the project is Fly ash and Bottom ash. Details are furnished in Annexure - 6 Effluent Treatment Plant and sludge pits will be provided. Ash will be stored in silos for disposal to local brick making units or cement plants.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes A housing colony is proposed in an area of 50 acres within the power plant and the same will be isolated by developing a thick green belt barrier preventing noise and air pollution.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes Existing roads will be utilized for transportation of personal and material during construction phase. In plant roads and peripheral roads will be constructed later on. Imported coal will be transported from Indonesia, Australia or other possible sources to Paradip port through ship. Imported coal from the port and Indian coal from Mahanadi Coal fields or North eastern coal fields of Odisha will be transported through Railway wagons. A railway siding to the plant will be constructed.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes Same as above.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No None
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes The pipe lines for river water intake will be constructed. Transmission lines between power plant and grid substation is envisaged under STU’s (State Transmission Utility) scope to export power generated in the power plant to state grid substation at Paradip.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Nil
1.22 Stream crossings? No Nil
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes The water required for the plant will be drawn from Gobari river. The intake water is estimated as 93600 m3/day. Water balance diagram is shown in Annexure – 7
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No There are no water bodies on the proposed land for the power project which will affect the drainage or runoff. However a detailed hydrogeological study will be conducted as part of the EIA study.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Transportation of metal, steel, cement and sand is required for the construction of the various buildings and structures. Transportation of construction personnel during construction, erection and commissioning and also during the operational phase. During plant operation, coal, ash and fuel oil will be transported.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No None
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No None
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes The total personnel required for the O&M of the Plant will be about 325. Of this, 150 will be workmen and 50% quarters are envisaged for them. For the 175 Executives and Supervisors 100% quarters are envisaged. Construction camps for the workers, if needed, will be located within the project site during the construction stage.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Nil. The greenbelt will be developed using native species.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No No
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) Yes The current usage of the land is partly agricultural (single crop annually) and partly barren land as per revenue records. It is to be emphasized that no residential area is presently located inside the proposed plant boundary. Among the land identified Alailo has major area and most of this land is of plain agricultural land with a single crop. The other villages covered are Bilipada, Nachipada and Niamadpur. Private Land: 830.734 Acres Govt Land: 84.743 Acres Total Land: 874.654 Acr
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes River water from intake will be 93600 m3/day. The water balance diagram is enclosed as Annexure - 7
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes 1141 TPH / 8.5 MTPA (100% Indian coal) or 760.8 TPH /5.66 MTPA (100% Imported coal) or 876.5 TPH / 6.53 MTPA (Blended Coal of 70% Imported and 30% Indian coal) Indigenous coal from MCL/other possible sources Imported coal from Indonesia, Australia and other possible sources.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes All the raw material required for the construction is available in surrounding areas. Bulk purchase of cement, steel and aggregate, will be done by SPIP.
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 Construction power can be availed from 33kV substation at Dhuria located about 19 km from the proposed power plant. 1141 TPH / 8.5 MTPA (100% Indian coal) or 760.8 TPH /5.66 MTPA (100% Imported coal) or 876.5 TPH / 6.53 MTPA (Blended Coal of 70% Imported and 30% Indian coal) Indigenous coal from MCL/other possible sources. Imported coal from Indonesia, Australia and other possible sources.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No No
3 Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies No None
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 Creating employment opportunities and improving the living standards of local population.
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 Nil
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 The topsoil will be removed, stored and used for greenbelt development.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) No Sewage generated will be treated in the Sewage treatment plant. The treated waste water will be used for green belt development and sewage sludge can be used as organic manure.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) No Waste oil / used lube oil will be disposed to Odisha PCB approved Vendors.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not envisaged
4.5 Surplus product No Nil
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sludge from clarifier and domestic sewage treatment plant to be utilized for greenbelt.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No The contractor will be made responsible for cleaning the construction wastes.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Not envisaged
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No Not envisaged
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Not applicable
4.11 Other solid wastes Yes Ash 547.7 TPH / 4.08 MTPA (100% Indian coal) or 45.64 TPH / 0.34 MTPA (100% Imported coal) Or 163 TPH / 1.21 MTPA (Blended coal)
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 SO2, NOx, Particulate Matter (PM) from the power plant Emission data given in Annexure - 8
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes The emission details are given in Annexure - 8.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport No Fugitive Dust from coal handling. Dust Extraction and Suppression system will be implemented.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Exhaust gases from diesel generator sets and construction equipment used during construction. However this is a temporary phenomenon.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Negligible
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 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 Noise levels of operating machinery will be limited using suitable control measures.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Major sources are: • Boiler feed pump • Compressors • Cooling towers • Turbines
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes The construction equipment and vehicular movement will produce noise but is limited to the construction phase only.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes No blasting is involved. However piling will be done.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Vehicular movement, grinding, welding, DG Sets
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Natural draft cooling towers are proposed.
6.7 From any other sources No No
7 Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials No Nil.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No Treated wastewater will be recycled for green belt development, dust suppression , ash handling, etc.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No The incremental ground level concentrations are likely to be within the permissible limits with proposed mitigation measures.
7.4 From any other sources No Not applicable
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No No
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 Suitable fire prevention measures will be implemented.
8.2 From any other causes No No
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes The power plant will be designed taking into account the seismic factors and the effect of cyclones.
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 Anciliary industries and workshops are expected to be set up by locals for utilization of fly ash, repair and maintenance activity. Shops /hotels and eating houses are expected to come up and townships develop around the plant vicinity. Employment potential will increase
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No None
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No None
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes No major industry is located within 10km radius of the proposed power plant.
(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 Yes Gobri Nadi - 0.5 km – E Nuna Nadi - 2.5 km – S
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No -
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No
5 State, National boundaries No
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes National Highway (NH-5A) Cuttack – Paradip 6.7 km in SW direction
7 Defence installations No
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Nachhipada-1.2 km – S Niamatpur -1.1 km – S
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Community health centres and primary schools exists in 15-km radius area
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes Gobri Nadi - 0.5 km – E Nuna Nadi - 2.5 km – S
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No -
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 proposed project site falls in zone-III . The site is in seismically Moderate damage risk zone. Also, the site does not fall under flood prone or landslide prone areas. The area is prone to cyclones.
(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
ADS Letter
ADS Letter
ADS Letter
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 31 May 2015
2.NAPlease submit the alternate sites on a toposheet. 12 Mar 2015
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1. ADS Reply LetterSubmission of Authenticated Map and DFO letter as per ADS 08 Nov 2016
2.NAThe enclosure i.e. authenticated map dated 22.08.2016 referred to in your letter dated 14.09.2016 is missing. Please upload and submit the same. 02 Nov 2016
3. ADS Reply LetterNA 15 Sep 2016
4.NABased on the information/documents submitted by you, the proposal will be re-considered by the EAC. 04 Jan 2016
5. ADS Reply LetterNA 29 Dec 2015
6. ADS Reply LetterNote on alternate sites is attached as per the 38th Meeting of Hon'ble EAC 29 Dec 2015
7.NAThe ToR for the proposal is not yet recommended by the EAC (Thermal Power) 10 Jul 2015
(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 ApplicantA.J.
DesignationDIRECTOR
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)SPI PORTS (P) LTD
AddressNO.3, IIND STREET, SUBBARAO AVENUE, COLLEGE ROAD, CHENNAI
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