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 Steel Plant by expanding Sponge Iron from 1,20,000 TPA to 3,18,000 TPA, MS Billets from 105000 TPA to 3,72,300 TPA, Rolling Mill from 100000 TPA to 300000 TPA, Submerged Arc Furnace (SAF) from 15000 TPA to 30000 TPA & Captive Power Plant from 16 MW to 42 MW including Waste Heat Recovery Boiler (WHRB) at Jamuria Industrial Estate, Village Ikra & Damodarpur, Tehsil Jamuria, District Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal by Damodar Ispat Limited
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/WB/IND/113831/2019
Project Cost 83719 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule3(a) Metallurgical industries (ferrous & non ferrous)
Project Sector Industrial Projects - 1
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled Proposed Capacity - Sponge Iron from 1,20,000 TPA to 3,18,000 TPA, MS Billets from 105000 TPA to 3,72,300 TPA, Rolling Mill from 100000 TPA to 300000 TPA, Submerged Arc Furnace (SAF) from 15000 TPA to 30000 TPA & Captive Power Plant from 16 MW to 42 MW including Waste Heat Recovery Boiler (WHRB) Total Project Area- Existing Plant area is 16.37 ha. Additional land required for the expansion is 15.37 ha. Hence after expansion total plant area will be 31.74 ha. ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/WB/IND/4553/2011
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)J-11011/366/2010-IA-II(I)
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 16.37 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 projectJamuria Industrial Estate, Village Ikra & Damodarpur, Tehsil Jamuria, District Paschim Bardhaman, West Bengal
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.1794 to 1799, 1817 to 1838, 1840 to 1860, 1877, 1880,1881, 3244, 3312, 3314 to 3316, 1781, 1845, 1822, 1829, 1830, 1838, 1833, 1837, 1836, 1835, 1834, 1831, 1795, 1796, 1797, 1798, 1827, 1828, 1824, 1844, 1845, 1843, 1840, 1815, 1851, 1850, 1849, 1818, 1854, 1856, 1858, 1859, 1860, 1857, 1855, 1819, 1823, 1825, 1826, 1841, 1842, 1821, 1820, 1817, 1817, 1730, 1818/3312, 1818/3313, 1818/3314, 1818/3315, 1852, 1853, 1848, 1816, 1803, 1804, 1805, 1806, 1807, 1808, 1809, 1810, 1811, 1812, 1813, 1814, 1978, 1977, 1963, 1863, 1864, 1865, 1866, 1976, 1868, 1867, 1861/3316, 1861, 1862, 1871, 1872, 1873, 1874, 1870, 1962, 1965, 1975, 1974, 1973, 1964/3303, 1986, 1794, 1799, 1846, 1847, 1877,3244, 3302
Town / VillageIkra & Damodarpur
State of the projectWest Bengal
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)West BengalPaschim bardhamanJamuria
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Ikra Junction Railway Station, 2 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Kazi Nazrul Islam International Airport, Andal, 20 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Raniganj , 9 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Mayor - Jitendra Tiwari (Phone number- 0341 2456688/91/92) Asansol Municipal corporation Dist-Paschim Bardhaman West Bengal-713362
13. Name of the Applicant Giridharilal
14. Registered Address Jamuria Industrial Estate, PS Jamuria, PO Nandi, District Paschim Bardhaman
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company DAMODAR ISPAT LIMITED
Name of the Applicant Giridharilal
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Director
Pin code 713344
E-mail gl.khetan@damodarispat.in
Telephone No. 8651-002588
Fax No. 8651-
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 Total project area is 31.74 ha; out of which, 16.37 ha is existing plant area and 15.37 ha is additional area. Proposed expansion will be done within the existing plant premises and additional area. The existing & additionally acquired land lies in Jamuria Industrial Estate; hence there will be no change in present land use which is already in industrial estate. Topography of the area is more or less flat; which may require little leveling for construction of proposed plant.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? No The proposed project site is more or less flat and only little leveling of ground will be required. The existing scattered vegetation in the additional area will be required to be cleared for installation of proposed expansion project.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No The expansion will be done within the existing plant premises and in the land adjacent to existing plant which is already a part of industrial estate; there will be no creation of new land use. Only intensity of the land will increase. Out of the total project area; 33% area will be covered under greenbelt development & plantation.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Pre-construction investigations have already been carried out for the existing plant area and will be carried out in the additional area before construction.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Construction will be done for installation of various units, raw material storage facilities along with railway sliding with wagon tippler etc. for proposed expansion project.
1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition work will be carried out for the expansion project.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes During construction work, local people will be hired from the nearby areas; therefore, no housing facilities will be developed. However, all required amenities / facilities will be provided for construction workers at site such as rest shelters, portable toilet, facilities for drinking water etc.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes There will be above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No Underground works like mining or tunneling is not envisaged, however for construction of proposed plant, work like laying of foundation, piling etc. will be done as part of civil construction.
1.10 Reclamation works? Yes For this expansion reclamation works will be carried out.
1.11 Dredging? No No dredging is involved.
1.12 Offshore structures? No Not Applicable
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Expansion project intends towards expansion of Steel Plant by expanding Sponge Iron from 1,20,000 TPA to 3,18,000 TPA, MS Billets from 105000 TPA to 3,72,300 TPA, Rolling Mill from 100000 TPA to 300000 TPA, Submerged Arc Furnace (SAF) from 15000 TPA to 30000 TPA & Captive Power Plant from 16 MW to 42 MW including Waste Heat Recovery Boiler (WHRB). The detailed production and manufacturing process is elaborated in Pre Feasibility Report.
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 materials and finished product. Details of storage facilities are elaborated in PFR.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Solid Waste:- Sponge Iron • Dolchar - Use in CFBC for power generation • Kiln Accretion - Road Making & Land fill • Fly ash from DRI Kilns - Dumped in abandoned OCP of ECL Induction Furnace with LF & CCM • IF Slag - River sand substitute, land fill after iron separation Rolling Mill • MS Scrap – Use in Induction Furnace as return scrap SAF • To be granulated by use of high pressure water jet with air blowing from bottom and sold to cement plant for production of alkali activated ce
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Most of the staff will reside in nearby areas. So, there is no need of long term housing facility.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? Yes Transportation of raw materials and finished product will be done by road & rail networks (Railway siding will be developed); therefore, traffic density will increase due to onset of heavy duty vehicles. During Construction Phase Local materials will be used as far as practicable.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? Yes Railway siding will be developed, thereafter; long distance transportation will be mostly done by rail.
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 leading to changes in traffic movements will be required.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No There is no requirement of new or diversion transmission lines.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No There will be no impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers.
1.22 Stream crossings? No No stream crossing from the project site.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Total water requirement for the entire plant will be 4178 KLPD (Existing 2420 KLPD + Proposed 1758 KLPD). Source: Asansol Durgapur Development Authority (ADDA) & Ajay River
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No There will be no change in the water bodies due to the expansion project and the same is not likely to have any adverse effect on the land surface affecting drainage or run-off.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Local people will be preferred in employment during Construction & Operation phase. Transportation of materials is being / will be done by road / railway.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No No long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works is required for the expansion project.
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 The existing manpower for the plant is 910 person and additional manpower required for the proposed expansion will be 1093 Persons, thus total manpower required after expansion will be 2003 Person during operational phase and about 1000 Person will be required during construction. Local people will be preferred in employment as per their eligibility. Hence, the project may not contribute significantly in the population influx & only marginal population influx is envisaged.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Introduction of alien species is not envisaged. The native plant species have been / will be planted and selected in consultation with the Local Forest Department and local people.
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) Yes Total project area is 31.74 ha; out of which, 16.37 ha is existing plant area and 15.37 ha is additional area. Proposed expansion will be done within the existing plant premises and additional area. The existing & additionally acquired land lies in Jamuria Industrial Estate; hence there will be no change in present land use which is already in industrial estate.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes The source of water for this plant is ADDA & Ajay River. The existing water requirement for the existing Plant is 2420 KLD. Total requirement after proposed expansion will be 4178 KLD.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Iron Ore/Pellet, Pig Iron, DRI grade coal, Dolomite, Manganese Ore, Quartzite, Nut Coke etc.
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 No Forests and timber is required.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes The existing power requirement for the existing Plant is 30 MW. For this expansion additional 54.3 MW power will be required. The total power requirement after the expansion will be 84.3 MW. Source: - 42 MW CPP and balance from West Bengal State Power Grid/DVC. Fuel (for boiler):- Indian Coal - 1,60,000 TPA (After Expansion)
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 No such substances or materials will be used, which are hazardous to human health or the environment. However, Small quantity of oil & grease will be generated during steel production process as hazardous waste; which is being/ will be sold out to companies engaged in oil reclamation business.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Not envisaged.
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 continued 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 negative impacts have been envisaged as appropriate precautionary measures will be taken to control the air, water and noise pollution due to expansion project
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 There will be no spoil, overburden or mine wastes. However, the spoil generated during construction will be reused for filling.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes The domestic waste will be treated in STP.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) Yes Small quantity of used oil / spent oil, furnace residues will be generated during steel production process as hazardous waste; which will be sold to the companies engaged in oil reclamation business. Collection and storage of hazardous waste will be done as per Hazardous & Other Waste (Management & Trans-boundary Movement) Rules, 2016.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Solid Waste:- Sponge Iron • Dolchar - Use in CFBC for power generation • Kiln Accretion - Road Making & Land fill • Fly ash from DRI Kilns - Dumped in abandoned OCP of ECL Induction Furnace with LF & CCM • IF Slag - River sand substitute, land fill after iron separation Rolling Mill • MS Scrap – Use in Induction Furnace as return scrap SAF • To be granulated by use of high pressure water jet with air blowing from bottom and sold to cement plant for production of alkali activated ce
4.5 Surplus product No There is no surplus product.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sewage sludge will be reused in plant process/manure in greenbelt development.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes Construction waste like soil, brick bats, etc. will be utilized in levelling of land. No demolition wastes 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.
4.10 Agricultural wastes No There will not be any agricultural wastes.
4.11 Other solid wastes No No other solid wastes are envisaged.
5 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes Emission from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources will be maintained within the prescribed environmental regulatory standards.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Particulate and gaseous emissions from the plant operations are envisaged. APCEs are already installed like ESP, Bag Filter, Multi Cyclone etc. to control PM emission from the plant to keep within prescribed limits. Adequate stack height has been provided as per CPCB norms for proper dispersion of particulate matter and gaseous emissions.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Bag filter has been installed at various material handling and feeding points. Covered storage facilities are provided for raw material & finished products. Fugitive emissions will be generated due to the transportation activity, vehicular movements and material handling activities. Road sweeping machines are/will be used for cleaning of paved roads and proper house-keeping is being/ will be maintained to control fugitive dust emissions. All vehicles are/ will be PUC certified.
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 spaying and road sweeping regularly. No odour from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste will be generated.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No There will be no incineration of waste.
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 source.
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 will be generated due to the running of the plant machinery. Proper mitigation measures will be taken for the reduction of noise levels viz. suitable building design with sound proof rooms etc. The workers will be provided with personal protective equipment. Heat will be generated during the steel manufacturing process. Roof monitors, extractors and adequate ventilation will be provided to maintain ambient working condition inside the buildings.
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Noise generated during construction activities will be maintained within the prescribed noise standards. No demolition activity will be done.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes There will be no blasting. Slight noise during piling activities will be addressed by providing PPEs and covering.
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Noise will emanate due to movement of HEMM / vehicle but the same is being / will be maintained within the prescribed limit. Noise during construction activities will be temporary and will be resolved.
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 Not Applicable.
7 Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials No There is being / will be no use / handling of hazardous material except during periodic oil change period, which is being / will be handled in closed containers and is being / will be sold to WBPCB authorized recycler. Also, care is being / will be taken during its use for lubrication of external part of equipment, so that nothing falls on ground, which may contaminate the soil. Equipment is being / will be kept well maintained, so that they may remain leakage free.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No The plant is/ will be based on Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) policy. Domestic and plant wastewater generated is being/ will be treated. The treated water is being/ will be utilized for greenbelt development & plantation.
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 / will be adopted to reduce the effect such as installation of pollution control equipment, greenbelt development, dust suppression by regular water sprinkling etc., However, periodical monitoring and continuous online Emission monitoring is being / will be done and results are being / will be analyzed. In case of any exigencies, corrective measures are/ will be taken.
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 No long-term buildup of pollutants in the environment is envisaged however continuous online stack (CEMS) and Ambient Air Quality (CAAQMS) monitoring is being / will be done 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 Possibility of accidents on account of explosions, spillages, fires etc. and from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances etc. are very less. Proper maintenance, operation and leakage proof condition of machinery eliminates possibilities of fire. Fire extinguishers have been installed near all machineries & Fuel (Coal) storage yard along with other preventive measures. All persons are / will be properly trained to quench the fire at source itself.
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)? No The plant site falls in Seismic Zone - III as per IS: 1893 (Part-I): 2002. No such case has been reported in the area and chances are minimal. However, company has an Emergency and Contingency plan 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 No adverse effect on environment and supporting infrastructure is envisaged. Existing project has resulted in considerable growth of the surrounding areas by generating direct and indirect employment opportunities in the region including ancillary development. There has been an 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 Envisaged.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes A better after use scenario which is likely to increase aesthetic beauty of area & greenery would set precedence for subsequent entrepreneurs who venture such projects.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects Yes It is envisaged to have positive impact on overall development of the area.
(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 As per the details available on Survey of India Toposheet there is no area within 15 km radius of the project falling or protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value.
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes 6 water bodies like Singaran Nala (2.2 km in East direction), Damodar Nala (2.9 km in WNW direction), Punta Khal (6.0 km in WNW direction), Nonia Khal (7.5 km in SW direction), Ajay River (8.0 Km in NNE direction) and Damodar River (9.5 km in SSW direction) lies in the study area. There are Few small PFs in 14 km in N and NNW direction. (Source: Survey Of India Toposheet)
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No As per literature survey and earlier EIA report of the project, there is no endangered / Endemic or sensitive species of the flora & fauna falls in the study area. Further, detailed biological study will be done for the expansion project.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No Not Applicable
5 State, National boundaries No Jharkhand- West Bengal State boundary at 10.8 km in NNE Direction
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes NH – 2 (~4.2 km in SSW direction) Ikra Railway Station (~2 km in East direction)
7 Defence installations No Not applicable
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Raniganj-8 km Asansol-10 km
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes There are many schools, college, dispensaries, hospitals, places of worship and community centers within 15 km from the plant site.
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 There is no area in Paschim Bardhaman district; which are already subjected to pollution or environmental damage as per monitoring done CPCB in 2018 within 15 km radius of the plant site.
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 in Seismic Zone - III as per IS: 1893 (Part-I): 2002. There is no incidence of subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions in the area so far.
(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 ApplicantGiridharilal
DesignationDirector
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)DAMODAR ISPAT LIMITED
AddressJamuria Industrial Estate, PS Jamuria, PO Nandi, District Paschim Bardhaman
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