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 Development of New Major Port in Kanniyakumari District, Tamil Nadu
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/TN/MIS/71326/2017
Project Cost 1988387 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule7(e) Ports, Harbours
Project Sector INFRA-2
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 96 MTPA ( Phase I, II & III) 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 projectKanniyakumari • Starting point: Latitude : 080 04’ 57” N & Longitude: 770 31’ 00” E • End point: Latitude: 080 05’ 11” N & Longitude: 770 29’ 43” E
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.-
Town / VillageKanniyakumari/ Kovalam and Thamarai kulam (North)
State of the projectTamil Nadu
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Tamil NaduKanyakumariAgastheeswaram
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Kanniyakumari, 5 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Thiruvananthapuram, 78 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Nagercoil (District Headquarters) , 17 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Kanniyakumari/ Kovalam and Thamarai kulam (North) Agastheeswaram Taluk Kanniyakumari District -629702
13. Name of the Applicant Ravikumar
14. Registered Address V.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust, Harbour Estate Thoothukkudi
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company V.O.CHIDAMBARANAR PORT TRUST
Name of the Applicant Ravikumar
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Chief Engineer
Pin code 628004
E-mail cmevocpt@gmail.com
Telephone No. 461-2352300
Fax No. 461-04612354274
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 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?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?Yes
22.
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevant/relating to the site?Yes
Uploaded Order/PolicyAnnexure-Uploaded order/policy
23.
Whether any Forest Land Involved?No
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)N/A
24.
Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?No
(a) Name of the 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 Most project activities will be confined to the marine zone. Significant change in existing land use is not envisaged except for the road and rail connectivity corridors. The construction work will start only after necessary clearances.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes The port will be developed on the reclaimed land. Any clearances will be limited to the road and rail connectivity corridors. The details will be given in the EIA report.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No The entire Port will be developed on the reclaimed land along the coastline (seaside) using the dredged materials. Hence, there will not be any significant changes in the existing land use pattern.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Necessary Geo­technical investigations and Engineering Surveys will be conducted during pre­ construction stage. The summary will be included in EIA Report.
1.5 Construction works? Yes The proposed Port construction involves the following infrastructures: • Breakwaters • Dredging • Reclamation • Berths / Terminals • Internal/External Road/ Rail network • Cargo handling and storage facilities • Utilities, amenities and services etc.
1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition work
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No Temporary shelters for construction workers will not be provided at the site, as local laborers will be employed.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes The common infrastructure facilities like Maintenance buildings, Customs and Security buildings, Traffic offices, Amenity buildings, Warehouses, Transit sheds shall be developed as part of the port requirements
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No underground works including mining or tunneling involved.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes Reclamation shall be carried out using dredged material in the backup area for providing land side facilities i.e. 217 Ha ( Phase I, II & III)
1.11 Dredging? Yes Dredging will be carried out at berthing area, turning circle, & approach channel. Material generated from dredging will be used for reclamation for development of operational areas. The estimated dredging quantities will be Total quantity: 17 Mln Cum ( Phase I, II & III) The dredging will be carried out by using equipment like cutter suction / trailing suction hopper dredgers, back hoe/ barge mounted grab dredgers.
1.12 Offshore structures? Yes The proposed Port construction involves with the following off­ shore infrastructures : • Breakwaters • Container Terminals • Multi­purpose / Dry bulk/Cruise berths
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? No Production or manufacturing is not involved since it is a port development project.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes During construction phase, construction raw materials will be stored in temporary sheds at camp sites. During operation of the Port necessary infrastructures like Container stack yard, Warehouse etc will be developed within Port premises. Appropriate storage spaces in terms container yards, stack yards, closed sheds, open stack yard etc will be provided for inbound and outbound cargo including containers.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Solid waste generated during land­ based constructions will be used for back filling and filling low lying areas along the road and rail corridors. Domestic sewage: STP will be constructed and effluent used for horticulture or released to sea (during monsoon) without affecting environment. Operation Phase: Waste processor is proposed for treatment of biodegradable solid waste and compose will be used as manure. Non­ biodegradable waste will be handed over to authorized vendor.
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No The construction and operation of the Terminals/Berths will be carried out by PPP operator. Port Authority will not provide any long term facility for operational workers.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes During Construction Phase: Movement of quarry material, transportation of construction material, equipment, general traffic etc. During Operation Phase: EXIM cargo movement, general traffic.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes New six lane road connectivity corridor of about 5 km from proposed Kanniyakumari Port to NH­7 is proposed. New BG Railway link corridor of length of about 5 km connecting Kanyakumari Port with the existing BG Track (Nagercoil – Kanniyakumari) is proposed from Kanniyakumari railway station
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No Not applicable
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? Yes Dedicated water line / Transmission line or pipelines will be taken up from the sources identified by State Government.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No Changes in the hydrology of watercourses / aquifers are not envisaged.
1.22 Stream crossings? No -
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? No During operation phase, the water source will be through Municipal supply and treated STP water.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No The site will be restored back to normal after construction and surface run off from project site will be channelized through storm water drains.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Road transport will be used for transportation of construction materials during construction phase. During operation phase, the road transport will be utilized by the floating population for transportation for inter and intra-city mobility. The hinterland cargo will be transported by road and rail for which connectivity to national highways / rail network will be established.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No Proposed project does not involve any long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Since project does not involve any decommissioning, there will be no impact on environment.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes During both construction and operating phase, new jobs opportunities may bring people to the area. A number of them may remain permanently.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No NA
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No NA
1.31 Any other actions? No No other actions/activities envisaged.
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 Reclaimed Land (Port to be developed at sea) Undeveloped land: 20 ha. Agriculture land: 10 ha for road and railway links­Approx.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes CONSTRUCTION PHASE: Requirement: 20 KLD Source: Through a dedicated water supply scheme. OPERATION PHASE: Estimated Requirement: Total cumulative water requirement of all 3 phases is estimated to be 500 KLD Source: Through a dedicated water supply scheme from Municipal Corporation/ Treated STP water.
2.3 Minerals (MT) No Not applicable
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Locally available materials will be used. Stone, aggregates, sand will be sourced from authorized Quarries/ sources of Kanniyakumari District as well as the neighboring districts (Tuticorin and Tirunelveli). The exact quantities of each will be known at the design stage.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No Not applicable
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Construction phase: Source of electricity: Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board. Power Requirement: 5MVA Operation phase: Source of electricity: Tamil Nadu State Electricity Board and DG set for limited usages. In addition renewable sources of energy will also be explore Power Requirement: 400 MVA (Phase-I,II&III)
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No Not Applicable
3 Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies No In case any materials are to be used they will be handled as per Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
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? No Welfare of the people will not be affected.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No Proposed port is zero displacement project. No vulnerable group of people will be affected.
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 There is no overburden or mine waste will be generated during construction or operation stage. The proposed Port development will be provided with suitable mechanized handling arrangement for loading /unloading of cargoes from the ships and conveying of cargoes from the berths/terminal, therefore spillage of cargo will be very minimum. During construction stage, the construction waste materials or surplus materials are expected, and will be cleared /removed from the site time to time.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Details regarding quantifications, collection, handling and disposal /management shall be covered in the EIA study.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) No Not applicable, because very small quantity of hazardous waste including spent oil or grease from DG sets and other machinery will be generated, which will be handled as per Hazardous and Other Wastes (Management and Transboundary Movement) Rules, 2016. Details shall be covered in EIA Study.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes No Not Applicable
4.5 Surplus product No Not Applicable
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sludge generated from STP shall be disposed off as per TNPCB/CPCB guidelines or norms.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes The debris generated from the construction activities will be reused as sub base of internal road and drive ways. Remaining debris will be disposed as per the rules in force.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No Redundant machinery or equipment used in construction phase will be transported out of the project area.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No The proposed project envisages construction of Port on the reclaimed area along the shoreline using dredged materials. Hence, there will not be any contamination of soil or other materials. In case of waste waters, if any, will be discharge appropriately.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No No agricultural waste is anticipated.
4.11 Other solid wastes No Solid waste, if any, will be collected and disposed of in proper manner.
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 During construction phase emissions of fossil fuels may be from use of construction machineries, vehicles and DG sets or any other equipment. During operation phase emissions may be from use of DG sets on power break down, vehicles for transportation and ships.
5.2 Emissions from production processes No There will be no production process involved.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Fugitive dust emission is anticipated from loading /un loading at transfer points. The impact due to emissions shall be covered in the EIA study.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes During construction phase emissions of fossil fuels may be from use of construction machineries, vehicles and DG Sets.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dusting may occur during transportation and handling of construction materials. Odour problem may not occur from the solid waste since proper segregation and treatment is proposed in the project.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Incineration will not be involved.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No Burning of debris will not be permitted.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not envisaged.
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 expected during operation of DG set will be around 65 dB (A). The DG sets will be enclosed in acoustic enclosures which will be as per approved designs of Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
6.2 From industrial or similar processes No No industrial or similar processes involved.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes During construction there will be marginal increase in noise up to 65dB (A) and it will be localized to work site. The activities will be restricted to the daytime. Personnel protective equipment will be provided and their proper usage will be ensured for eardrum protection of the workers.
6.4 From blasting or piling No No blasting is envisaged. Piling will be done in the marine area using less noise making machineries.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes There will be marginal noise generation from vehicle movement. However, the noise levels will be less than 65 dB (A). Further suitable mitigation measures will be proposed to reduce the noise generated as a result of construction or operation traffic.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No The proposed project construction involves breakwaters, berths and dredging. Hence, lighting or cooling systems not involved in this work.
6.7 From any other sources No No disturbance due to noise, vibration and heat is anticipated.
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 During operations adequate care and procedure shall be adopted to avoid spills as the cargo will be handled using mechanized handling systems. Spills of cargo if any during transfer from / to the ships, the marine water quality and sediment quality in the harbour basin may change. However adequate mitigation measures shall be taken to recover the spills to minimize the impacts on marine water quality. The collection, treatment and disposal of hazardous waste will be as per Hazardous and Other Wa
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No Sewage will be treated and recycled / used for horticulture and disposed as per CPCB rules
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water No The flue gas emissions from DG sets if any will be in conformity to the limits stipulated by CPCB. Also the stack height will be in accordance with CPCB stipulations. The sewage will be treated and reused; hence no impact on land or water bodies is anticipated. EIA study will address any likely impacts and mitigation measures.
7.4 From any other sources No No other source to contaminate land and water.
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No The only emissions will be from DG sets which will be operated in case of power failure. Further adequate stack height will facilitate dispersion of pollutants hence no risk of buildup of pollutants will occur. Also the stack height will be in accordance with CPCB stipulations.
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 The port will have contingency plans to handle accidental spillage if any. The Port will be equipped with modern firefighting facilities. The disaster management plan shall address all possible mitigation measures.
8.2 From any other causes No Not applicable
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes The region is prone to occasional cyclones. Also, during 2005, project area was affected by tsunami. Design and construction will ensure the safety and stability of the structures in the event of any natural disasters. Further, Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Plan will be in place.
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 The project will accelerate further development.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No The proposed project will have negligible impact on the environment.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes The project will create opportunities to port and associated development.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No As the environmental impact from the project is marginal, no cumulative effects are envisaged.
(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 No known protected areas within the project site
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Proposed project falls under CRZ area • Manakkudi lake - 1.4 km (NW) • Vaal Kulam (pond) -0.6 km (N)
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration Yes The proposed project falls under CRZ area, with associated general flora and fauna. Detailed Marine Bio-Diversity Study and Management Plan will be prepared by NIO and included in EIA-EMP Report
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No Project area falls under CRZ.
5 State, National boundaries No Development is well within national boundaries. Nearest state border is Kerala.
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes • NH-7 -3km (NE) • SH- 179 - 0.85 km (N) • Kanniyakumari railway station -5 km (NE) • Kanniyakumari state transport bus stand-3km (E)
7 Defence installations No -
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Kanniyakumari- 5 km.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Port to be developed in the reclaimed land. Final railway and road alignments will be finalised without affecting the sensitive man made land use.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes Tourism destinations are, • Vivekanand memorial - 4.25 km (NE) • Thiruvalluvar statue - 4. 0 (NE) • Vattakottai Fort - 6.70 km (NE) • Gandhi Mandapam - 4 km (NE)
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No No known environmental damage is envisaged near the site. Port will carry out periodical environmental monitoring through recognized agencies.
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 Yes Project area is occasionally affected by cyclones and comes under tsunami zone. Design and construction will ensure the safety and stability of the structures in the event of any natural disasters. Further, Comprehensive Disaster Risk Management Plan will be in place.
(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 : NIL
      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 ApplicantRavikumar
DesignationChief Engineer
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)V.O.CHIDAMBARANAR PORT TRUST
AddressV.O.Chidambaranar Port Trust, Harbour Estate Thoothukkudi
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