Report Part 1

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

	Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification	N/A
	Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained	N/A
	Upload copy of CTE	N/A

Name of the Project/s	Installation of 2 x 9 MVA Submerged Arc Furnace (SAF) to make 35,176 TPA (maximum) Ferro Manganese / Silico Manganese / Ferro Chrome / Silico Chrome/ Ferro Silicon) and 2 x 4.5 MVA Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) to make 27,900 TPA Low Carbon Ferro Chrome
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/WB/IND/102361/2019
Project Cost	9256.23 lacs

S. No. in the schedule	3(a) Metallurgical industries (ferrous & non ferrous)
Project Sector	Industrial Projects - 1

Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled

Capacity- 64,876 TPA, Area-4.20 Hectare ha.

New/Expansion/Modernization

New

Existing Capacity/Area etc.

0 ha.

Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B'

Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify

Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify

Location of the project	Mouza-Chausal P.S Gangajalghati, District- Bankura, West Bengal
Shape of the project land	Block (Polygon)
Uploaded GPS file	Annexure-GPS file
Uploaded copy of survey of India Toposheet	Annexure-Survey of india toposheet
Plot/Survey/Khasra No.	1175,1176,1177,1179,1181,1182,1183,1184,1193,1446, 1447,1448,1449,1450,1451,1453,1446/2446,1193/2502,1194/2500,1445/2588,1445/2589 & 1445/2590, 1180,1175,1184,1451,1185,1192/2501,1183,1145/2588
Town / Village	Mouza-Chausal
State of the project	West Bengal

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
(1.)	West Bengal	Bankura	Gangajalghati

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Raniganj, 15.7 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Durgapur, 35 km

11.

Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms

Durlavpur , 4 km

12.

Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given)

Bankura

13.

Name of the Applicant

Sahastru

14.

Registered Address

Mouza - Chausal, P.S. Gangajalghati, District - Bankura

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	HARIAKSH INDUSTRIES PVT LTD
Name of the Applicant	Sahastru
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Director
Pin code	700013
E-mail	hipl.bankura@yahoo.com
Telephone No.	0120-4044630
Fax No.	0120-
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

17.

Whether part of Interlinked projects?

18.

Whether separate application of Interlinked project has been submitted?

N/A

19.

If Yes, MoEF file number	N/A
Date of submission	N/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?

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 Court	N/A
(b) Name of the Sub court	N/A
(c) Case No.	N/A
(d) Orders/directions of the court, if any and relevance with the proposed project	N/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

The land has been already converted for Industrial use by the local Authority. Prior to CLU, the land was single crop agricultural land.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes

Clearance of existing land is not required, as it is devoid of vegetation and buildings however some thorny bushes/grass will be removed.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Landuse already converted to Industrial.

1.4

Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing?

Yes

Geophysical investigation, including Insitu testing, for the characterization of surface and subsurface soil properties.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Construction/erection work to be taken up after getting environmental clearance.

1.6

Demolition works?

Not Required

1.7

Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers?

No temporary sites will be constructed for the housing of construction workers. Plenty of labours are present in Mejia and Durlavpur.

1.8

Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations

Yes

Excavation for foundation for construction, structural work for the structural buildings. All the structure will be over ground.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

No mining / tunnelling is involved.

1.10

Reclamation works?

Not required

1.11

Dredging?

Not required

1.12

Offshore structures?

Not required

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

Ferro Manganese / Silico Manganese / Ferro Chrome / Silico Chrome/ Ferro Silicon/Low Carbon Ferro Chrome

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Raw Material Yard & finished product shed shall be made

1.15

Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents?

Yes

Solid Waste: Slag will be sent to TSDF site. It will be used for civil constructions only if it passes TCLP test. Bag filter dust will be recycled. Liquid Waste: Furnace cooling water will be recycled through cooling towers. Domestic wastewater will be treated in STP and used for greenbelt development. There will be no discharge outside plant premises

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Workers will stay in nearby towns.

1.17

New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation?

Approach road to the site already exist.

1.18

New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc?

Not Applicable

1.19

Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements?

Not Applicable

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

Not Applicable

1.21

Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers?

Not Applicable

1.22

Stream crossings?

Not Applicable

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

Make up water requirement for the proposed project is estimated to be 87m3/day. Water requirement will be met through bore well.

1.24

Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off?

Yes

No water bodies exists in the land, however surface development will increase the runoff. Which will be suitably disposed into nearby nallas.

1.25

Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning?

Yes

The raw materials will be sourced from local market. These will be transported to the site by road through trucks. Workers will also travel by road.

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

Not required

1.27

Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment?

Not applicable

1.28

Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently?

Trained people are available in the area.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

Not applicable

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Not applicable

1.31

Any other actions?

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)

Yes

Land has been procured as single crop agricultural land & conversion certificate from agriculture to industry use has been obtained.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

The total water requirement for the proposed project is estimated to be 87m3/day. Water requirement for the proposed plant will be met through bore well.

2.3

Minerals (MT)

Yes

Manganese Ore, Chrome Ore, Lime, Dolomite, Quartzite, Coke and Coal

2.4

Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT)

Yes

Construction material (stone, aggregates, and/soil) required for the construction will be purchased from the local market.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Not applicable

2.6

Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW)

Yes

Power requirement of the proposed plant would be around 32 MW, which will be sourced from the Damodar Valley Corporation. 2 x 250 kVA DG set will be installed to meet the energy requirement.

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

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

HSD required for DG Set shall be stand in 300 Litre drums (5 Nos.)

3.2

Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases)

Project activity is not likely to cause changes in occurrence of disease.

3.3

Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions?

Yes

Additional employment opportunities will be created by operation of the plant. This will be benefited by direct and indirect employment which would improve the living conditions of the people and also through socio economic measures taken up by the proponent.

3.4

Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc.

3.5

Any other causes

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 mine or separation activity.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Solid waste of domestic/ commercial origin that would be generated in the Plant will be disposed of suitably in consultation with the concerned Civic body.

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

Slag from Ferrochrome plant Used oil of equipment will be sold to registered recyclers.

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Yes

Bag filter dust will be recycled

4.5

Surplus product

Nil.

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

Sewage sludge will be used as soil conditioning.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Construction waste like soil, brick bats, etc. will be utilized in levelling of land and construction of roads.

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

There will not be any redundant machinery or equipment.

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

There will be no contamination of soil or any other material

4.10

Agricultural wastes

No agricultural wastes will be generated.

4.11

Other solid wastes

There will be no 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

Particulate matter and flue gases (SOX, NOX) will be collected using FES and treated in bag filters. It will be discharged using 30m tall stack.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Yes

Particulate matter and hue gases (SOX, NOX) will be collected using FES and treated in bag filters. It will be discharged using 30m tall stack.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Water sprinklers and dry fogging system will be provided for suppression of dust will be installed at the raw material and production handling points.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Working of construction equipment aided with fossil fuel (diesel) and transportation of construction material is likely to increase emission of Particulate Matters, SOx and NOx.

5.5

Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste

Not required.

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

Not envisaged

5.7

Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris)

Not envisaged

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

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

In the plant, noise from operation of equipments will be generated. Noise level will be kept below the limit. Noise abatement measures will be taken and persons working close to machines will be provided with personal protective equipments viz. Ear plugs/Ear muffs etc. for further protection.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Yes

The noise generation from machinery will be low and limited as the entire process will be in a shed.

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

Noise will be generated during construction phase.

6.4

From blasting or piling

There will be some blasting & piling activity.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

The noise generated from traffic will be of temporary nature.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

Not envisaged.

6.7

From any other sources

No other source envisaged.

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

7.2

From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge)

Yes

Sewage will be treated and then only disposed on land for greenbelt development.

7.3

By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water

Yes

Discharge will be kept as per prescribed limit.

7.4

From any other sources

Not applicable

7.5

Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources?

Not applicable

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

All safety rules as laid down by concerned Authorities will be complied.

8.2

From any other causes

Not envisaged.

8.3

Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)?

No such event is known to have occurred in the area. Area falls under Seismic Zone III.

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

Not Applicable

9.2

Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment

9.3

Set a precedent for later developments

9.4

Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects

(III)

Environmental Sensitivity

S.No

Areas

Name/Identity

Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary

Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value

---

Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests

Yes

Forests in 10 km Area: Gangajalghati Forest & Borjora Forest Water Courses in 10km area: Damodar River

Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration

Yes

There is no wildlife sanctuary or national park within 10km of the site. The forest department have reported presence of few elephants in Gangajalghati and Borjora Forests.

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Yes

Damodar River and its tributaries are the inland water courses in 10km area.

State, National boundaries

---

Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas

---

Defence installations

---

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Name of the villages in all sides with distance 1- Chausal - 500 m North-West. 2 Durlavpur – 4.06 km towards - West

Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities)

Yes

Kalimata Temple is 200 mtr towards South. Chausal Shiv Mandir is 600 mtr towards North-West. MTPS Hospital is 2.32 KM towards South-West. Chausal High School is 600 mtr towards North-West. Radhamadhabpur primary school is 1.07 Km towards South-West.

Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals)

No such area around the project site.

Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded)

No such area around the site

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 such area around the site.

(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 Applicant	Sahastru
Designation	Director
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	HARIAKSH INDUSTRIES PVT LTD
Address	Mouza - Chausal, P.S. Gangajalghati, District - Bankura