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 Proposed expansion of existing Steel Plant by installation of Sponge Iron Plant with 5x100 TPD DRI Kilns, 4x15 T Induction Furnaces, 50 TPH Coal Washery, Iron Ore Beneficiation & Palletization Plant & 22 MW capacity Captive Power Plant along with the product mix change of existing 2x7 MVA Submerged Arc furnaces
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/WB/IND/77814/2018
Project Cost 33200 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 The company has an operating steel iron plant at Mangalpur Industrial Complex, P.O.- Baktarnagar, Raniganj, District – Paschim Bardhaman of West Bengal. Now, the company has decided for further expansion of its existing plant along with the change of product-mix in its existing Ferro alloy plant, the details of which are presented in the following table: S.N. Facilities Existing Capacity (Having NOC) Proposed Capacity Ultimate Capacity 1. DRI Plant 7 X 50 TPD or 1,05,000 TPA 5 X 100 TPD or ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationExpansion
Proposal NumberIA/WB/IND/77812/1999
MoEFCC file number(Previous EC)2174-51/WPB-NOC/40/99
Uploaded EC letterAnnexure-Uploaded EC letter
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 105000 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 projectG-1, Mangalpur Industrial Complex, P.O.-Baktarnagar, P.S. Raniganj, District – Burdwan, 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.Plot G1
Town / VillageMangalpur Industrial Complex, Raniganj
State of the projectWest Bengal
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)West BengalBarddhamanRaniganj
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Raniganj, 3.3 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms NSCBI Airport, Kolkata, 170 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Raniganj , 2.0 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Asansol Municipal Corporation, Station Road, Asansol – 713301, Burdwan, West Bengal
13. Name of the Applicant Gaurav
14. Registered Address 5, Bentinck Street, 1st Floor, Kolkata-700001
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company JAI BALAJI INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Name of the Applicant Gaurav
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) Director
Pin code 700001
E-mail sankar.hazarika@jaibalajigroup.com
Telephone No. 033-22489808
Fax No. 033-
Copy of documents in support of the competence/authority of the person making this application to make application on behalf of the User Agency . NIL
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 The proposed expansion project will be installed on 34.8 hectares (86 acres) of land within the existing plant premises. The land is generally flat and does not come under flood zone. Said plot of land will be reformed /developed from its existing land use. This project will be developed following a land use plan, which will be made taking into consideration relevant guidelines /stipulations of the concerned Authorities. Moreover, the planning of the project, development of green belt and oth
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes Site clearing and preparation activities will involve removal of scanty vegetation on the proposed plant site.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? No -
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? No -
1.5 Construction works? Yes The civil works for the construction and development of the proposed expansion project include bulk earthworks; construction of factory sheds & utilities; internal roads & parking areas; drainage system; underground & overhead tanks etc.
1.6 Demolition works? No -
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Suitable temporary accommodation for workers will be made within the project site.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Please refer Pre-feasibility Report.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No -
1.10 Reclamation works? No -
1.11 Dredging? No -
1.12 Offshore structures? No -
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Please refer Pre-feasibility Report.
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes All construction materials will be handled through site store within the project boundary.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Wastewater: The plant will be designed as a zero discharge plant as far as the process effluents are concerned. The water will be re-circulated through cooling and treatment. The entire wastewater after necessary treatment will be recycled for various purposes inside the plant. Domestic wastewater will be treated in septic tank-soak pit system. Solid Waste: Dolochar from Sponge iron plant will be used in AFBC Boiler. Tailing from Iron Ore Beneficiation Plant will be disposed in the ab
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? No Most of the workers employed shall be from nearby villages.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No The site will be developed with all infrastructure facilities and is well connected to main road way. No new road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No -
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No -
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No -
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No -
1.22 Stream crossings? No -
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Daily water requirement in the proposed project for industrial purpose will be around 1140 m3/day and 35 m3/day for drinking and sanitary use. Domestic and Industrial water will be supplied by Asansol Durgapur Development Authority (ADDA).
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? No -
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes The plant location has proper road and rail linkages. These systems will be used for transportation of materials, equipment and personnel during construction operation phases.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No -
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No -
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes The proposed project shall increase the employment potential and hence may lead to migration to surrounding villages. Manpower, to the tune of 800 persons will be required for the plant operations. Attempt will made to maximize utilization of local population during the construction activities.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No -
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No -
1.31 Any other actions? No -
2 Use of Natural resources for construction or operation of the Project (such as land, water, materials or energy, especially any resources which are non-renewable or in short supply):
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
2.1 Land especially undeveloped or agricultural land (ha) Yes The proposed expansion project will be installed on 34.8 hectares (86 acres) of land within the existing plant premises. The land is generally flat and does not come under flood zone.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes 1175 KLD water will be required for the project which will be supplied by Asansol Durgapur Development Authority (ADDA) water supply system.
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Refer Pre-feasibility Report, Chapter-3.0.
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes The construction materials such as cement, MS, sand, aggregates etc. will be sourced locally.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No -
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes Around 42.5 MW power will be required for the proposed expansion project, which will be sourced from Captive Power Plant & rest from DVC, DPL.
2.7 Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units) No -
3 Use, storage, transport, handling or production of substances or materials, which could be harmful to human health or the environment or raise concerns about actual or perceived risks to human health
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
3.1 Use of substances or materials, which are hazardous (as per MSIHC rules) to human health or the environment (flora, fauna, and water supplies No -
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 The implementation of the proposed expansion project will increase the employment potential for locals with the improvement in their living conditions.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No -
3.5 Any other causes No -
4 Production of solid wastes during construction or operation or decommissioning (MT/month)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
4.1 Spoil, overburden or mine wastes No -
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) No -
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes Dolochar from Sponge iron plant will be used in AFBC Boiler. Tailing from Iron Ore Beneficiation Plant will be disposed in the abandoned mines. Slag from Induction Furnaces & Bottom ash from AFBC Boiler will be used for Land filling / Road Construction purpose. Fly ash from AFBC boiler will used in Cement Plant. End cuts, scales and scraps etc. from CCM will be used in the Induction Furnaces.
4.5 Surplus product No -
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sewage sludge will be disposed off-site in consultation with the concerned local authority.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes No Small quantity of construction waste only would be generated and same will be reused for filling.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment No -
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials No -
4.10 Agricultural wastes No -
4.11 Other solid wastes No -
5 Release of pollutants or any hazardous, toxic or noxious substances to air(Kg/hr)
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
5.1 Emissions from combustion of fossil fuels from stationary or mobile sources Yes Hot gases to be generated during DRI manufacture would be used for raising steam in waste heat recovery boilers. Such steam will be used as fuel in the proposed captive power plant for power generation. Stacks of adequate height as per relevant norms will be provided.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes Electrostatic Precipitator (ESP) & Bag filter system will be installed to control the particulate emission from the process.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Bag filter &dust suppression system will be installed in the raw material handling site.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes Water sprinkling arrangement will be provided to reduce dust during construction.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust suppression system will be provided. There will be no odour problem from handling of construction materials, sewage and other wastes.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No -
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No -
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No -
6 Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes Mainly Noise and vibration. However, all the machinery will be of highest standard of reputed make and will comply with national / international standards that take care of air and noise pollution control / vibration control.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes Noise and vibration
6.3 From construction or demolition Yes Best practices will be followed during all construction and installation activities to maintain noise level within permissible limit.
6.4 From blasting or piling Yes Traffic movement will generate sound. However, best practices will be followed to maintain noise level within 75 dB (A).
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Best noise abatement measures will adopted to control noise from the cooling systems.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No -
6.7 From any other sources No -
7 Risks of contamination of land or water from releases of pollutants into the ground or into sewers, surface waters, groundwater, coastal waters or the sea:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
7.1 From handling, storage, use or spillage of hazardous materials No -
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No No effluent or treated sewage will be let out into any water body or land. Sewage will be treated in septic tank and soak pit.
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes Dust will be generated to some extent due to different project activities. During the construction phase, proper care will be taken to reduce dust emission, wherever possible.
7.4 From any other sources No -
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No -
8 Risk of accidents during construction or operation of the Project, which could affect human health or the environment
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
8.1 From explosions, spillages, fires etc from storage, handling, use or production of hazardous substances No -
8.2 From any other causes No -
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? Yes The area falls under Earthquake Zone-III as per Indian Standard Seismic Zoning Map.
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
No The project will have insignificant impact on the road network around the project site. The project is not expected to have any impact of concern on the power supply system, housing and wastes management system of the area.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment No -
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes Best practices will be followed during all construction and installation activities to maintain noise level within permissible limit.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No -
(III) Environmental Sensitivity
S.No Areas Name/Identity Aerial distance (within 15km.) Proposed project location boundary
1 Areas protected under international conventions, national or local legislation for  their ecological, landscape, cultural or other related value
No -
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes Damodar River - 5.0 km approx.. in south direction Ajay River - 14.5 km approx.. in north direction
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No -
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters Yes Damodar River - 5.0 km approx.. in south direction Ajay River - 14.5 km approx.. in north direction
5 State, National boundaries No -
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas No -
7 Defence installations No -
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Raniganj - WiWithin 6.0 km approx.thin 2.5 km approx. Andal - Within 6.0 km approx.
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes ? Belunia Hospital – 3.7 km ? SKS Public School - 0.50 km ? TDB College - 2.60 km ? Dev Public School – 2.50 km ? Gyan Bharati School - 2.75 km ? Searsole Raj High School - 2.65 km ? Anjuman high school - 2.60 km ? Raniganj High School – 3.25 km ? Ballavpur Primary School - 2.8 km
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes Damodar River - 5.0 km approx.. in south direction Ajay River - 14.5 km approx.. in north direction
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No -
12 Areas susceptible to natural hazard which could cause the project to present environmental problems (earthquakes, subsidence, landslides, erosion, flooding or extreme or adverse climatic conditions) similar effects No -
(IV) Proposed Terms of Reference for EIA studies
1 Uploaded Proposed TOR File Annexure-TOR file
2 Uploaded scanned copy of covering letter Annexure-scanned copy of covering letter
3 Uploaded Pre-Feasibility report(PFR) Annexure-PFR
4 Uploaded additional attachments(only single pdf file) Annexure-Additional attachments
      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 ApplicantGaurav
DesignationDirector
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)JAI BALAJI INDUSTRIES LIMITED
Address5, Bentinck Street, 1st Floor, Kolkata-700001
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