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 Onshore development and production of oil & gas from 104 wells in 11 ML Blocks in Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Tanjavur, Ariyalur, Cuddalore and Ramnathpuram districts, Tamil Nadu
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/TN/IND2/108911/2019
Project Cost 156000 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule1(b) Offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration, development & production
Project Sector Industrial Projects - 2
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 104 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 projectNagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Tanjavur, Ariyalur, Cuddalore and Ramnathpuram districts, Tamil Nadu
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.11 ML Blocks in Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Tanjavur, Ariyalur, Cuddalore and Ramnathpuram districts, Tamil Nadu
Town / VillageNagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Tanjavur, Ariyalur, Cuddalore and Ramnathpuram districts, Tamil Nadu
State of the projectTamil Nadu
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Tamil NaduAriyalurUdayarpalayam
(2.)Tamil NaduCuddalorePanruti
(3.)Tamil NaduNagapattinamMayiladuthurai
(4.)Tamil NaduNagapattinamNagapattinam
(5.)Tamil NaduNagapattinamKilvelur
(6.)Tamil NaduTiruvarurValangaiman
(7.)Tamil NaduTiruvarurKodavasal
(8.)Tamil NaduTiruvarurThiruvarur
(9.)Tamil NaduTiruvarurNeedamangalam
(10.)Tamil NaduTiruvarurMannargudi
(11.)Tamil NaduThanjavurPapanasam
(12.)Tamil NaduRamanathapuramRamanathapuram
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Neyveli, 5 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Trichy, 90 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Ariyalur , 15 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Tanjavur, Ariyalur, Cuddalore and Ramnathpuram
13. Name of the Applicant Ravi
14. Registered Address Corporate HSE, 8th Floor Core IV, SCOPE Minar, Delhi 10092
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company Oil And natural Gas Corporation
Name of the Applicant Ravi
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) ChiefGeneralManager
Pin code 110070
E-mail kumar_rajeeva@ongc.co.in
Telephone No. 11-26753023
Fax No. 11-26129067
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . Annexure-Uploaded Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority
16.
Details of Alternative Sites examined, if any. Location of these sites should be shown on a toposheet No
17. Whether part of Interlinked projects? No
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? N/A
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberN/A
Date of submissionN/A
20. If No, Reason N/A
21.
Whether the proposal involves Approval/ Clearance under: if yes, details of the same and their status to be given
(i) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?No
(ii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?No
(iii) Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification, 2011?No
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?No
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?No
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)N/A
24.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?No
(a) Name of the CourtN/A
(b) Name of the Sub courtN/A
(c) Case No.N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed projectN/A
(II) Activity
1 Construction, operation or decommissioning of the Project involving actions, which will cause physical changes in the locality (topography, land use, changes in water bodies, etc.)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details there of (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
1.1 Permanent or temporary change in land use, land cover or topography including increase in intensity of land use (with respect to local land use plan) Yes Temporary change in land use
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Site will be levelled and hardened for rig deployment
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Temporary foundation for deployment of rig.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Foundation for drilling rig deployment. Surface hardening and chemical shed.
1.6 Demolition works? No
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary shed is created for rest room and stores.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Temporary sheds of working staff during shift duties.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No
1.10 Reclamation works? No
1.11 Dredging? No
1.12 Offshore structures? No
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? No
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Mechanical and drilling spares and drilling chemicals in temporary sheds.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Solid waste / drilled rock cuttings will be confined within the waste pit. ETP already available to treat effluent
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes Rig workers are operating on 14 days on/off pattern from their respective hometowns.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes New roads as per operational requirements
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No
1.22 Stream crossings? No
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Surface/Ground water will be utilized for operational purpose
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Rig personnel operate from the drill site accommodation by bus
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes Temporarily
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No
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) Yes 176.8 ha.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes 25 M3 / day during drilling operations
2.3 Minerals (MT) No
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Temporary construction by Civil department of ONGC - For hardening of well site to render it fit for drilling operations.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Yes 6 KL./day (Diesel for running captive Gensets) - Drilling rigs
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 Usage of water based Drilling fluid with Bentonite as base component and barites as weighing material is used. However, some chemicals like caustic, polymers, KCl, PHPA etc. used to maintain rheological characteristics of drilling fluid are usually biodegradable and are used in small quantities. Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), which prescribe safe handling will be available at site.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The project will help in the development of the area. ONGC will carry out welfare activities under CSR scheme
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No
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 Yes Drilled cuttings generated during drilling Approx 225 m3/well
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Septic tank will be provided for toilets in the drill site
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Spent oil (Sent to base for disposal) through SPCB approved agencies
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No
4.5 Surplus product No
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment No
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No
4.10 Agricultural wastes No
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 Emissions from captive Gensets
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes If the well is hydrocarbon bearing during production testing flaring of well fluids. This process will be temporary for 2-3 days.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport No
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment No
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes During construction phase, small amount of dust particles will be generated. Adequate preventive measures will be taken to minimize dust generation
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No
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 From the operations of Gen-sets and other Machinery. Noise levels are within permissible Limits. All DG sets have acoustic enclosures. State of the art machineries with less vibration. Proper PPEs will be provided for operating crew.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Due to plying of heavy vehicles and earth movers during construction of site, rig building, testing and dismantling of operations
6.4 From blasting or piling No
6.5 From construction or operational traffic No
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No
6.7 From any other sources 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 EMP is in place and implemented
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No Waste water and sewage will be generated during drilling operation. Waste water will be discharged to HDPE lined evaporation pit and Sewage will be discharged to Soak/Septic tank system.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No
7.4 From any other sources No
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? 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 Yes Rare occurrences of Oil spills, gas leakages etc.
8.2 From any other causes Yes Blowouts. Risk of operation will be assessed and appropriate risk control measures will be taken, like installation of Blow-out preventers (BOP). However adequate precautions are taken and contingency plan is kept ready to deal with the situation.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes ERP/Disaster Management Plan will be in place to deal with any emergency.
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 Socio economic development of the area. Direct and indirect employment is enhanced
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments No
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No
(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 River channels are also passing nearby areas of the project. However most of the proposed locations are away from these watercourses.
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 Yes Inland waters are present within block area. Ground water is being used for cultivation and drinking purpose.
5 State, National boundaries No Within Tamil Nadu state
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes Village roads, State highway & inter district roads are passing the proposed project area.
7 Defence installations No
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Usually locations are drilled away from the densely populated or built-up area
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Primary schools/high schools, village temples, primary health care centers are situated in and around the block areas. However most of the proposed locations are away from these places.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes River channels & ground water for irrigation.
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) Annexure-Additional attachments
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
EDS REPLY
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 29 Jul 2019
2.NAPlease provide copy of land allotment/lease by the authority. 25 Jun 2019
      Additional Detail Sought : NIL
(V) Undertaking
I hereby give undertaking that the data and information given in the application and enclosures are true to be best of my knowledge and belief and I am aware that if any part of the data and information found to be false or misleading at any stage, the project will be rejected and clearance given, if any to the project will be revoked at our risk and cost.
V.(i)
Name of ApplicantRavi
DesignationChiefGeneralManager
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)Oil And natural Gas Corporation
AddressCorporate HSE, 8th Floor Core IV, SCOPE Minar, Delhi 10092
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