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 Expansion of Kraft Paper Plant from 100 TPD to 200 TPD at Village Rampura, Tehsil Sadar (Shahjahanpur), District Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh) by K.R. Pulp and Papers Limited (Unit I)
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/UP/IND/77050/2018
Project Cost 2988 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule5(i) Pulp & paper industry excluding manufacturing of paper from waste
Project Sector Industrial Projects - 1
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled After expansion Kraft Paper 200 TPD Total Plant Area: 27.18 acres ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/UP/IND/77049/1997
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)UPPCB NOC 6106631/C-5/2/NOC 3197
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 11 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 projectVillage Rampura, Tehsil Sadar (Shahjahanpur), District Shahjahanpur (Uttar Pradesh)
Shape of the project landBlock (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS fileAnnexure-GPS file      
Uploaded copy of survey of India ToposheetAnnexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.Khasra No. Gatta-146, 158,162,159,160 161 and 157
Town / VillageVillage Rampura
State of the projectUttar Pradesh
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)Uttar PradeshShahjahanpurShahjahanpur
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Shahjahanpur, 7 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow, 156 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Shahjahanpur , 6 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Pradhan – Rampura Village Smt. Kunit Verma (Phone no. 8009863101) W/o Mr. Mahesh Verma, R/o Village – Lalpur, Shahjahanpur (U.P)
13. Name of the Applicant Jitendra
14. Registered Address 304, Roots Tower, District Centre, Laxmi Nagar, New Delhi
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company KR PULP & PAPERS LIMITED
Name of the Applicant Jitendra
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) SrVP
Pin code 242001
E-mail jp.gupta@krpapers.com
Telephone No. 011-42448911
Fax No. 011-42448977
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? Yes
18. Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted? Yes
19.
If Yes, MoEF file numberJ-11011/1132/2007.-IA.II(I)
Date of submission29/08/2018
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 Total plant area is 27.18 acres. Land use of the existing land is already industrial, and since the proposed expansion will be done within the existing plant premises; therefore, there will be no change in land use, only intensity will increase due to proposed expansion project. Topography of the land is almost flat; there will be no change in the topography.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No Since the proposed expansion project will be done within the existing plant premises; therefore, no such clearance of the existing land, vegetation & building will be required.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No Land use of the existing area is industrial; since, the proposed expansion will be done within the existing plant premises; hence, there shall not be any creation of new land uses.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No Pre-construction investigations have already been carried out. Thus, it is not required for proposed expansion project.
1.5 Construction works? Yes For the proposed expansion, additional infrastructure and processing units have been proposed to be installed within the existing plant premises for which construction work will be carried out.
1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition work will be carried out.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? No During construction work, local people will be hired from the nearby areas; therefore, no housing facilities will be required for them.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes There will be excavation, cut and fill during the process of construction for proposed expansion project.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No underground works including mining or tunneling is required.
1.10 Reclamation works? No No reclamation work is required.
1.11 Dredging? No No dredging is involved.
1.12 Offshore structures? No No offshore structures will be developed.
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Paper manufacturing process • Raw material preparation & pulping • Washing screening and cleaning • Chemical recovery • Stock preparation • Paper making • Finishing & packing Manufacturing process of Pulp & Paper Plant, CRP, Co-generation power plant is given in the PFR.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes Adequate storage facilities have been/will be provided within the plant premises separately for raw material, fuel and finished product
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes • At present Black liquor generated in the pulp section of the plant is sent to CRP of Unit- II for the recovery of soda ash and is sold to sodium silicate & glass Industry. After expansion Black liquor will be processed in conventional Chemical Recovery Plant for the recovery of Caustic Soda (White Liquor). • Waste water generated from the process is being/will be treated in ETP. • Fly ash from boiler is being / will be utilized in in-house brick manufacturing, given to farmers on request an
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No There is no need of long term housing facility because most of the staff is from nearby areas.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes There will be few additional traffic on existing road due to construction or operation activity. However, additional traffic having very negligible impact due to construction activity which will be temporary in nature.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No Transportation of raw material & finished products will be done by existing road.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No No closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure will be done.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No No new or diverted transmission lines or pipelines will be there.
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 There is no stream crossing from the project site. A nallah is passing adjacent to the project site in West direction.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Existing water requirement is 2430 KLD. Additional water requirement is 2070 KLD. Total water requirement is 4500 KLD. Source: Ground Water
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No There will be no change in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes During construction, transport arrangements will be made for the personnel coming from distant villages / towns from where they commute to and from for work. Transportation of raw materials and finished products is being/will be done by road.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No No long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works is required.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No Not applicable
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes During construction phase - Max. 150 persons will be employed as temporary manpower and the same will be fulfilled preferably from the nearby locality. During Operation phase (Direct) o Existing Manpower engaged- 130 persons o Additional Requirement - 19 persons Total after proposed expansion - 149 persons Indirect - manpower from existing 250 to 400 will be benefitted.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Introduction of alien species is not envisaged.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No No such case is reported from the area so far.
1.31 Any other actions? No Not applicable
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 Proposed Expansion will be done within the existing plant premises.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Existing water requirement is 2430 KLD. Additional water requirement is 2070 KLD. Total water requirement is 4500 KLD. Source: Ground Water
2.3 Minerals (MT) No No use
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Construction material as available locally such as sand, reinforcement steel, structural steel, cement, metal etc. will be used. The quantification of the materials will be done during detailed engineering 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 Existing Power Requirement - 2.5 MW Additional Power Requirement - 1.5 MW Total Requirement after proposed expansion - 4.0 MW Source: - 30 MW Co generation power plant (Unit-II) and existing of 2.5 MW will be kept standby in Unit I. Fuel –Rice Husk, Pith, Sludge & Coal.
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 Yes The chemicals used during manufacturing will be stored as per guidelines only. No hazardous wastes are released into the environment. Chemical Soda Recovery Plant is already installed.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No No water borne diseases are anticipated since appropriate measures are being/ will be adopted for treatment and disposal of wastewater.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes The employment opportunities generated by the existing plant has enhanced the living standards of the local people and the same will continue in future as well.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No No effect is envisaged due to this project, as this is a capacity expansion project for paper in existing plant premises.
3.5 Any other causes No Not applicable
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 will be generated due to the proposed expansion project.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes Municipal solid waste generated from plant is being/will be collected, segregated and disposed off scientifically.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) No No hazardous waste is being generated from the plant premises except a small quantity of used oil which will be given to authorized recyclers.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes • The treated water from the ETP is being/will be recycled in the process itself, gardening purposes and will also be used for spraying over bagasse stock in the raw material yard. • At present Black liquor generated in the pulp section of the plant is sent to CRP of Unit- II for the recovery of soda ash and is sold to sodium silicate & glass Industry and after expansion Black liquor will be processed in conventional Chemical Recovery Plant for the recovery of Caustic Soda (White Liquor). • ET
4.5 Surplus product No There is no surplus product.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes ETP sludge is being / will be burnt in the boiler.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes The construction waste will be reused in road construction, filling up of low laying area etc. wherever required or in industry’s premises. No demolition waste will be generated.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No There will be no redundant machinery or equipment.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No There will be no contamination of soil or any other material as proper disposal arrangements are being/will be made during construction & operation phase.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No No agricultural waste is being/ will be generated from the plant process. However, agricultural waste is being/ will be used as a raw material in the plant process and also as a fuel in boiler for generating power.
4.11 Other solid wastes No There will not be any other solid waste.
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 combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources are being / will be maintained within the prescribed environmental regulatory standards.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Fugitive dust emissions occur due to transportation activity, vehicular movements and material handling activities. Proper mitigation measures are being/ will also be adopted for the proposed expansion project.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes The material handling is done in a mechanized way to reduce the dust emission in surrounding areas and water sprinkling is practiced. Transportation is being/ will be done in the covered trucks.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Fugitive dust emissions are likely to be generated from construction activities and vehicular movements. These emissions will be temporary and will be controlled by water spraying and regular sweeping of internal roads.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes During construction, there will be minor generation of dust which will be controlled by water spraying and road sweeping regularly. Odor prevention methods are being/ will be strictly followed and the process is being/ will be carried out in closed areas to barricade its influence in the surrounding environment.
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 There will be no burning of waste in open air.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No There will be no emissions from any other sources.
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 from operation of equipment is being/ will be kept below the prescribed limit by CPCB. Noise abatement measures are being/ will be taken and persons working just close to machines and machine operators will be provided with personal protective equipment viz. Ear plugs/Ear defenders etc. for further protection.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Noise is being / will be generated due to the running of the machinery. Proper mitigation measures are being / will be taken for the reduction of noise levels viz. acoustic enclosures etc. The workers are being / will be provided with personal protective equipment.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes No demolition work is involved in the project activity. However, noise generated during construction will be temporary in nature and control measures will be taken to minimize its impact.
6.4 From blasting or piling No No blasting will be carried out.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes There will be some noise due to movement of machine / vehicle but the same will be maintained within the prescribed limit.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No No noise will be generated from lighting or cooling systems.
6.7 From any other sources No Nil
7 Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials No The hazardous materials are being/will be stored in a proper storage facility designed with protective measures to avoid any risk of contamination to the land or to the human through leakage or spillages. After expansion Black liquor will be processed in conventional Chemical Recovery Plant for the recovery of Caustic Soda (White Liquor).
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) Yes All the effluent is being/ will be treated in the ETP and a part of the treated effluent is being/ will be utilized in sprinkling on bagasse stacks, greenbelt development, dust suppression and remaining is being/ will be discharged into drain. Effluent discharge parameter values are kept under the prescribed limits, so there will be minimal impact on the groundwater.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes There is likely hood of increase of air emissions. But proper mitigating measures are being/ will be adopted to reduce the effect. However, periodical monitoring is being/ will be done and results will be analyzed. In case, any change shows adverse effects, it will be attended for improvements.
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 There will be no long term build up of pollutants in the environment, however periodic monitoring is being/ will be done for the air, water, noise and soil, so that timely mitigation measures can be undertaken.
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 As mentioned in point no. 7.1, the hazardous materials are being/will be stored in a proper storage facility designed with protective measures to avoid risks due to spillages and leakages. Proper handling and storage practices will eliminate risk of accidents. However; in an emergency, fire fighting equipment have been/will be provided near all risk prone areas. Workers have been/will be properly trained to use fire fighting system to quench the fire at source itself.
8.2 From any other causes No All precautions and measures are being/ will be followed as per industrial norms.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No No such case has been reported in the area and chances are minimal. However, we are having Emergency and Contingency plans 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 Proposed expansion project will result in considerable growth of the surrounding areas ? By generating direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development. ? Promoting Education ? Health and Family Welfare ? Social Welfare Services ? Infrastructure development ? Sustainable livelihood (women empowerment) ? Overall growth of the surrounding area in terms of socio economic status and standard of living.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No Not applicable
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes This project will have positive effect on the living standards of local people in terms of employment, infrastructure and overall development of the area.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No No environmental effects or the potential for cumulative impacts with other existing or planned activities in the locality as in the vicinity of plant site.
(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 Not Applicable
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Water bodies- • Bhaksi Nala (adjacent with Plant) • Gandhar Distributary (~2.5 km in WNW direction) • Gandhar Drain (~5.6 km in WNW direction) • Khudaganj Distributary (~3.0 km in NE direction) • Khanaut River (~5.5 km in East direction) • Deoha / Garra River (~ 4.0 km in ESE direction) • Sarda Canal (~8.0 km in WSW direction) • Garai Nala (~3.5 km in SW direction)
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No Not Applicable
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No Not Applicable
5 State, National boundaries No Not Applicable
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes • SH- 29 (~0.7 km in South direction) • NH - 24 (~2.5 km in NE direction)
7 Defence installations Yes Ordinance Clothing Factory
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Shahjahanpur (~6.0 km in NE direction)
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Schools, Colleges, Health centres, public health sub centres, dispensaries, Hospitals, Post office, District level markets & other all facilities exist within 15 km radius.
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) No Not Applicable
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No Not Applicable
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 plant site falls within Seismic Zone- III (moderate damage risk zone).
(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 ApplicantJitendra
DesignationSrVP
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)KR PULP & PAPERS LIMITED
Address304, Roots Tower, District Centre, Laxmi Nagar, New Delhi
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