APPENDIX I
(See Paragraph-6)
FORM 1
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(I) Basic Information
S.No.Item Details
Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area NA
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notificationN/A
Weather Consent to Establishment ObtainedN/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s Proposed expansion of steel plant (0.2 MTPA to 0.4 MTPA) and captive power plant (80 MW to 200 MW) at Survey Nos. Part of 78, 86-88, 90-93, 95, 96, 106-113, 116-119 & 123-125, Pappankuppam Village, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District by M/s. Kamachi Industries Limited (Formely known as Kamachi Sponge & Power Corporation Limited)
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/TN/IND/74872/2018
Project Cost 67500 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule3(a) Metallurgical industries (ferrous & non ferrous)
Project Sector Industrial Projects - 1
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled Products Existing (TPA) Proposed (TPA) After Expansion (TPA) Sponge Iron 1,20,000 --- 1,20,000 Intermediate Product - Billets 2,05,000 2,05,000 4,10,000 Rolled Products 2,00,000 2,00,000 4,00,000 Power Plant 80 MW 120 MW 200 MW ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/TN/IND/4896/2009
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)J-11011/419/2008-IA.II(I)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 35.82 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 projectGummidipoondi, Thiruvallur Dist
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.Part of 78, 86-88, 90-93, 95, 96, 106-113, 116-119 & 123-125
Town / VillagePappankuppam
State of the projectTamil Nadu
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Tamil NaduTiruvallurGummidipoondi
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Gummidipoondi, 4 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Chennai International Airport, 50 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Gummidipoondi , 3 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Gummidipoondi Panchayat Union, Gummidipoondi Taluk, Thiruvallur District.
13. Name of the Applicant Vinod
14. Registered Address S.F. No. 86, 115-119,123, Pathapalayam Village, Gummidipoondi
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company KAMACHI INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Name of the Applicant Vinod
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Director
Pin code 600002
E-mail kamachisteels.ec@gmail.com
Telephone No. 044-27924614
Fax No. 044-
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) No No change in land use for the proposed expansion project as it will be carried out within the existing industrial land. Additional building will be constructed in the open area of industrial land. No Major change will be occurred in topography as the site is already plain.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No There will be no clearance of land, vegetation and Buildings, as the expansion will be carried out within the existing industrial land.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No There will be no creation of new land use, since the expansion is planned within the existing plant itself.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Pre-construction investigations will be done before start construction activities.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Construction work is limited to extension of platform within the existing building for steel melting furnace and new infrastructures will be developed for power plant.
1.6 Demolition works? No There is no demolition of the existing facility.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Construction workers will be engaged from the nearby villages and housing may not required.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes New infrastructures including structures and buildings will be constructed for 120 MW power plant.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No There are no underground mining or tunneling work.
1.10 Reclamation works? No There is no reclamation work involved.
1.11 Dredging? No There is no dredging work involved
1.12 Offshore structures? No There is no off shore structures.
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Manufacturing process is given in the Pre Feasibility Report.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Additional storage area of 1.5 ha for expansion project is proposed along 7.5 ha.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Sewage generated from the proposed expansion will be treated in the existing Sewage Treatment Plant and the treated sewage will be used for greenbelt development. It is proposed to provide an ETP with RO plant to treat the effluent generated from the plant and reuse the same within process and reject water will be used for dust suppression, ash handling and slag quenching. Solid waste will be disposed to Cement plants & Brick manufacturing units.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No There will not be any long term housing facility for operational workers.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No Existing road and rail or sea network is sufficient during construction and operation.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Existing transport infrastructure is adequate.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No There is no need for closure or diversion of existing transport routes.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No Not Applicable
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No There will be no impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers.
1.22 Stream crossings? No No Stream crossing the project site.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes The water requirement of the project will be met by abstracting ground water through Bore well/ Rain water Harvesting Structures. Total water requirement will increase from 830 KLD to 1475 KLD after the proposed expansion.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No No changes in water bodies.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Transportation of personnel or construction materials during construction and operations will be through existing roads only.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No No long term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works involved in the proposed expansion.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No There will be no decommissioning works involved.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? No Only local manpower is being used for the construction and operation and there are no influx of people.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No There is no introduction of alien species.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No There is no loss of native species or genetic diversity.
1.31 Any other actions? No ---
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 Existing industrial land of 35.82 Ha will be utilized for the proposed expansion project too. No additional land is required for the expansion.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Source: Bore well/ Rain water Harvesting Structures/Recycled water. Total water requirement will increase from 830 KLD to 1475 KLD after the proposed expansion. Out of 1475 KLD, about 1225 KLD will be fresh water and 250 will be recycled water from ETP with RO.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Dolomite will be sourced from approved dealers.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Required quantity of construction material for the proposed building will be sourced from local traders in and around Chennai.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not required
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Power Requirement will increase from 54 MW to 78 MW after expansion which will be sourced from additional 120 MW power plant. To manage emergency power requirement 3 DG sets of 320 KVA, 620 KVA and 720 KVA are available and 2 no. of 720 KVA DG sets are proposed for the expansion project.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) 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 Yes No such materials are used in the process except Furnace oil which is used as start-up fuel in Power plant
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No No occurrence of diseases or disease vectors is envisaged.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The quality of life of the employees is improved due to our plant and the proposed expansion will help this factor.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No There is no effect due to the operation of our plant and there is no hospital located near our factory.
3.5 Any other causes No ---
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 No Spoil, overburden or mine wastes generated in the unit.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes The municipal solid waste will be disposed to local body.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Hazardous waste expected from the unit is Spent Oil only which will be disposed to Authorised Recycler.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Industrial process waste discussed in Section 1.15 of PFR
4.5 Surplus product No ---
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sewage sludge generate from STP will be used as manure in green belt development.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Small quantity of waste will be generated and same will be disposed to site designated by local body as filling material.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No There is no redundant machinery or equipment.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No There is no source for contamination of soils or other materials.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No Does not arise
4.11 Other solid wastes No ---
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 is envisaged from proposed captive power plant for which high efficient ESP is proposed along with stack of adequate height. Emission is expected to generate from Diesel Generators which are provided with adequate height of stack and acoustic enclosure as per CPCB norms.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes The pollutants in the form of particulates and gases are generated from various parts of the steel complex. Adoption of technology like recovery of dust / ash for re-use as raw material is fulfilling the twin objectives of material conservation and pollution control. Wet scrubbers, bag filters and ESP are also provided as APC measures. The stack emissions shall be maintained within the prescribed levels and the AAQ levels shall be maintained as per the prescribed limit as being done now.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Adequate mitigation measures will be adopted.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Emission is envisaged is during construction of proposed power plant which will be suitably controlled.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes During operation stage, the transport vehicles shall be covered with tarpaulin while handling sand. Generation of odor in the STP is insignificant. Dust emission if any will be arrested by water spraying. Covering the stored materials with tarpaulin cover during construction stage.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No There is no incineration activity.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No No such activities are proposed.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No There is no other emission other than this mentioned above.
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 DG sets are provided with Acoustic enclosures.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Main source noise is Power Turbine, Cooling Tower, Blowers which are provided with Acoustic enclosures.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Noise generated during the construction is temporary and insignificant.
6.4 From blasting or piling No Not applicable
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Additional traffic due to the proposed expansion is insignificant.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No Not applicable
6.7 From any other sources No 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 There is chance for risk in the storage of coal and Furnace oil which are required to operate Power Plant. All sorts of safety measures to be recommended in the proposed Risk Assessment report will be followed to manage the same.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes As the sewage and effluent are being treated in STP and ETP and used within the plant premises. Hence no risk is expected from sewage or other effluent.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes Suitable air pollution control measures are undertaken at different stages of the process to eliminate the air pollutants emitted. Wet scrubbers, bag filters and ESP are attached to the stack.
7.4 From any other sources No No other polluting sources exist.
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No There will not be any long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources.
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 We have identified all the probable hazards from our operations and necessary control measures are documented to prevent any type of emergencies like spillage, fire, and occupational emergencies like injuries, electrical shock, drowning, fall from height, etc. Fire hazard is identified at storage and use of coal and petroleum products at storage area, generator rooms, induction furnaces and ladle heating stations.
8.2 From any other causes Yes Spillage of hot metal from furnace due to lining failure is identified. The above mentioned hazards are having control measures for prevention and mitigation plans are in place, in case of an accident. Mock drills are being conducted at regular intervals to test the preparedness for the emergencies.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No The study area falls under Seismic Zone-III according to the Indian Standard Seismic Zoning Map as on April 2011. So there is less chance for earthquakes in the region.
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 Supporting and ancillary development will take place which in turn will improve environment. Housing will develop in the vicinity due to additional man power mobilization to this area. supply industries are also established in the region.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No The proposed expansion will be carried out in the existing plant premises.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No Not expected to arise.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No Not expected to arise.
(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
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Pulicat Lake - 10 km, NNE Puliyur RF - 5 km, SW Manali RF - 6.5, SW Panchali RF - 8.5 km, WSW Nemalur RF - 9.0 km, W
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 Tamilnadu - Andhra Boundary - 6.5 km
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No
7 Defence installations No
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Gummidipoondi - 3 km, SE
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Gummidipoondi - 3 km, SE
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No
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
(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
ADS Letter
      Essential Detail Sought : NIL
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1. ADS Reply LetterA letter with map showing the distance between the project site and Pulicat Bird Sanctuary has been obtained from Chief Wildlife Warden is attached. 09 Aug 2018
2.NAThe Committee observed that the proposed plant site is located at a distance of 6.5 km from the Pulicat Bird Sanctuary. The PP shall obtain the certificate from the Chief Wildlife Warden regarding the location of the project w.r.t Eco sensitive zone of Pulicat Bird Sanctuary for further consideration of proposal 14 Jun 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 ApplicantVinod
DesignationDirector
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)KAMACHI INDUSTRIES LIMITED
AddressS.F. No. 86, 115-119,123, Pathapalayam Village, Gummidipoondi
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