APPENDIX I
(See Paragraph-6)
FORM 1
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(I) Basic Information
S.No.Item Details
Is your project Comes under Notified Industrial Area NA
Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notificationN/A
Weather Consent to Establishment ObtainedN/A
Upload copy of CTE N/A
1.
Name of the Project/s Development of Industrial Estate “Foundry Park”
Brief summary of projectAnnexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number IA/WB/NCP/96144/2019
Project Cost 9502.72 lacs
2.
S. No. in the schedule7(c) Industrial estates/ parks/ complexes/ areas, export processing Zones
Project Sector INFRA-1
3. Proposed capacity/area/length/tonnage to be handled/command area/lease area/number or wells to be drilled 1.0 million ton Foundry product and 1,80,000 MT/year pig iron ha.
4.
New/Expansion/ModernizationNew
5. Existing Capacity/Area etc. 0 ha.
6. Category of project i.e. 'A' or 'B' A
7.
Does it attract the general condition? If yes, please specify No
8.
Does it attract the specific condition? If yes, please specify No
9.
Location of the projectHauli Bagan, Ranihati, Amta Road, P.S. Jagatballavpur, Howrah 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.Samanti- Dag No. 279-384 Jala Biswanathpur- Dag No. 1-189/ 709-723 Suvararah - Dag No. 1144-1274 Laskarpur - Dag No. 3000-4255
Town / VillageHauli Bagan, Ranihati, Amta Road, P.S.: Jagatballavpur, Howrah –711322, West Bengal
State of the projectWest Bengal
Details of State of the project
S.no State Name District Name Tehsil Name
(1.)West BengalHowrahJagatballavpur
10.
Nearest railway station along with distance in kms Jalalsi, 4 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, 35 km
11. Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters along with distance in kms Sankrail , 12 km
12. Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Muncipal Corporation, Local body (Complete postal address with telephone nos. to be given) Hauli Bagan, Ranihati, Amta Road, P.S.: Jagatballavpur, Howrah –711322, West Bengal
13. Name of the Applicant Tapash
14. Registered Address 4, Indian Exchange Place, 7th Floor, Kolkata
15.
Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company FOUNDRY CLUSTER DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION
Name of the Applicant Tapash
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO) CEO
Pin code 700001
E-mail fcda.kolkata@gmail.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 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 Foundry Cluster Development Association occupies about 924 acre (nearly 37,39,298.64 sqm) of land at Hauli Bagan, Ranihati -Amta Road, P.S.: Jagatballavpur, Howrah- 711322. The Land is already acquired; registration and mutation are completed and fully developed.
1.2 Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings? Yes The land is converted into Factory Land. So, clearance is required for land/vegetation.
1.3 Creation of new land uses? Yes The proposed site is designated for development of an Industrial Estate/Factory.
1.4 Pre-construction investigations e.g. bore houses, soil testing? Yes Pre-construction investigations have done.
1.5 Construction works? Yes Construction of various buildings, sheds, roads and temporary shed for construction workers will be done inside the proposed premises.
1.6 Demolition works? No No demolition work will be needed.
1.7 Temporary sites used for construction works or housing of construction workers? Yes Temporary structure would be constructed within the project site which would include site office, stores, first aid rooms etc.
1.8 Above ground buildings, structures or earthworks including linear structures, cut and fill or excavations and fill or excavations Yes Above ground, construction will include buildings, sheds, roads etc. Cutting, excavation and filling of soil will be carried out for the same and installing equipments.
1.9 Underground works including mining or tunnelling? No No mining or Tunnel proposed.
1.10 Reclamation works? No No reclamation proposed.
1.11 Dredging? No No dredging required. Only land preparation and leveling..
1.12 Offshore structures? No No offshore structure envisaged.
1.13 Production and manufacturing processes? Yes Development of Foundry Park (SEZ) to produce 1.0 million ton Foundry product. Annual requirement of raw materials of Foundry Industries - Pig Iron – 937000MT Steel Scrap- 98600MT Hard Coke - 123300 MT Lime Stone – 41000MT Bentolite- 28750MT Coal Dust- 59100MT Ferro Alloys- 24600MT Foundry Flux- 16250MT Annual requirement of raw materials of Pig Iron manufacturing - Iron Ore Lumps (BF): 365200 ct Coking Coal- 279000 ct Limestone- BF grade- 45700 ct Dolomite- BF grade- 23200 ct M
1.14 Facilities for storage of goods or materials? Yes During installation stage the materials/ equipments to be stored inside the premises. During operational stage the Storage, Stock yards and shed for storage of raw materials and product will be provided.
1.15 Facilities for treatment or disposal of solid waste or liquid effluents? Yes Total solid waste generation will be approx. 6.0 Lakh tones/year. Most of the industrial solid waste will be recyclable. Storing facilities will be developed in 3 acres of land and solid waste will be either sold or disposed within maximum 1 month of storing. 2 Lakh tones/year of iron ore and coke fines will be sold or recycled by individual units. About 3.6 lakh tones/year slag will be generated from pig iron plant and foundry units which will be sold to the cement manufacturers. 0.4
1.16 Facilities for long term housing of operational workers? Yes There is requirement of Housing like guest house and staff room for some operational workers. Maximum workers will be local and live in nearby villages.
1.17 New road, rail or sea traffic during construction or operation? No The site is well connected by road. No additional construction of road network required.
1.18 New road, rail, air water borne or other transport infrastructure including new or altered routes and stations, ports, airports etc? No The site is well connected with rail and road. No additional or new road, air or other transport infrastructure is required.
1.19 Closure or diversion of existing transport routes or infrastructure leading to changes in traffic movements? No There is no proposal for diversion of existing route or infrastructure which may cause changes in traffic movement.
1.20 New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines? No No change in either is envisaged.
1.21 Impoundment, damming, culverting, realignment or other changes to the hydrology of watercourses or aquifers? No No change envisaged.
1.22 Stream crossings? No There is no stream crossing the project site.
1.23 Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters? Yes Total water requirement will be about 5.25 MLD. Water requirement shall be met from deep water tube well.
1.24 Changes in water bodies or the land surface affecting drainage or run-off? Yes The existing 3 acres of water bodies will further enhanced to 6 acres for using as ground water recharging/ recreational focal points as well as rain water harvesting points.
1.25 Transport of personnel or materials for construction, operation or decommissioning? Yes Local personnel will be employed during construction phase. Most of the construction material will be transported from local market.
1.26 Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works? No Long term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works not envisaged.
1.27 Ongoing activity during decommissioning which could have an impact on the environment? No The impacts will be for short term.
1.28 Influx of people to an area in either temporarily or permanently? Yes As more employment opportunities would be created in the project, there would be an influx of people both temporarily as well as permanently.
1.29 Introduction of alien species? No Only native species of flora will be planted wherever required.
1.30 Loss of native species or genetic diversity? No No loss of native species or genetic diversity.
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 foundry park will be developed on about 924 acre (nearly 37, 39,298.64 sqm) of land at Hauli Bagan, Ranihati -Amta Road, P.S.: Jagatballavpur, Howrah- 711322. The acquired land is fully developed.
2.2 Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD Yes Required water for proposed unit will be 5.25 MLD supplied by deep water tube well. Water distribution system shall include: Water for Industrial purposes - 3.15 MLD Domestic - 1.75 MLD Other uses- 0.35 MLD
2.3 Minerals (MT) Yes Development of Foundry Park (SEZ) to produce 1.0 million ton Foundry product. Annual requirement of raw materials of Foundry Industries - Pig Iron – 937000MT Steel Scrap- 98600MT Hard Coke - 123300 MT Lime Stone – 41000MT Bentolite- 28750MT Coal Dust- 59100MT Ferro Alloys- 24600MT Foundry Flux- 16250MT Annual requirement of raw materials of PigIron manufacturing - Iron Ore Lumps (BF): 365200 ct Coking Coal- 279000 ct Limestone- BF grade- 45700 ct Dolomite- BF grade- 23200 ct
2.4 Construction material – stone, aggregates, sand / soil (expected source – MT) Yes Construction material such as sand, steel, aggregates etc. will be used. However, the quantification of the materials will be done during detailed engineering stage. These materials will be sourced from nearby areas.
2.5 Forests and timber (source – MT) No No use envisaged.
2.6 Energy including electricity and fuels (source, competing users) Unit: fuel (MT),energy (MW) Yes The estimated power demand of foundry park is 90MW which will be sourced from West Bengal State Electricity Board.
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 No hazardous waste will be generated. A small amount of Bio Medical Waste generated from the Health Centre and it will be disposed through authorized and recognized agency of West Bengal Pollution Control Board.
3.2 Changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vectors (e.g. insect or water borne diseases) No Project activities are not likely to cause changes in occurrence of disease or affect disease vector.
3.3 Affect the welfare of people e.g. by changing living conditions? Yes Socio-economic standard of people will rise due to enhanced employment opportunities resulting from the project. This will lead to better quality of life and will set a standard for future developments in the area.
3.4 Vulnerable groups of people who could be affected by the project e.g. hospital patients, children, the elderly etc. No No hospital/ school/ elderly house in the immediate vicinity. Hence no effect envisaged.
3.5 Any other causes No Not anticipated
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 Yes The spoil and earthwork generated during construction shall be reused for construction as well as for filling.
4.2 Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes) Yes 3.75 Metric Tonne/day municipal solid waste will be generated during operation which will be collected, segregated and disposed as per norms.
4.3 Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules) No No hazardous waste will be generated.
4.4 Other industrial process wastes Yes During operation there will be approx. 6.0 Lakh tones/year generation of solid waste which will be recycled.
4.5 Surplus product No Nil, Only the product as detailed earlier.
4.6 Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment Yes Sewage sludge will be discharged through local disposal system.
4.7 Construction or demolition wastes Yes During construction period the solid waste will be generated approx. 1000- 2000 kg/month. All rejects will be reused. No demolition waste will be generated.
4.8 Redundant machinery or equipment Yes Would be managed by individual industry owner as per norms.
4.9 Contaminated soils or other materials Yes Would be managed by individual industry owner as per norms.
4.10 Agricultural wastes Yes Landscape waste will be subjected to composting and used as manure.
4.11 Other solid wastes No No other solid waste generated.
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 Exhaust emissions from vehicles and equipment deployed during the constructional phase may result in a marginal increase in the levels of SPM, SO2, NOX and unburnt hydrocarbons.The mobile sources will be the vehicles which will move inside the factory premises during operation for unloading of raw material and loading of finished product.Proper stack height will be provided for dispersion of Air pollutants during operational phase.
5.2 Emissions from production processes Yes In Foundry park there will be emission of Particulate Matters. A total no. of 150 foundry units is proposed in the foundry park with individual stack. In foundry unit, flue gas will be allowed to pass through the dedusting system followed by venture scrubber before letting out to the atmosphere through stacks.In case of pig iron plant, the flue gas will be allowed to pass through the dedusting system followed by bagfilters to achieve the limit.
5.3 Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport Yes Emission may be due to material handling including storage or transport.Water sprinkling system will be regularly operated at all open premises within the plant area as per requirement for fugitive dust emission control. Emission due to material handling including storage or transport will contribute to the Ambient air Quality. Separate storage areas will be envisaged for raw materials.
5.4 Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment Yes There will be generation of dust during Construction activity from equipment and vehicles. After proper pollution control measures ambient air Quality in respect of dust can be maintained well within the limits of Regulatory authorities.
5.5 Dust or odours from handling of materials including construction materials, sewage and waste Yes Dust is anticipated during loading and unloading of construction material and excavation of upper earth surface. These will however be temporary in nature, which will be controlled by providing water sprinklers. Tarpaulin cover will be provided on stored loose materials to reduce the dust emission.No significant odour will be generated from sewage and waste as the water will pass through soak pit.
5.6 Emissions from incineration of waste No Not envisaged.
5.7 Emissions from burning of waste in open air (e.g. slash materials, construction debris) No Not envisaged.
5.8 Emissions from any other sources No Not envisaged.
6 Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:
S.No Information/Checklist confirmation Yes/No Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data
6.1 From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers Yes Noise will be generated by DG, and noise generation machineries like compressor etc. Level of noise will be restricted to 55 dB(A) only with proper acoustic system.
6.2 From industrial or similar processes Yes During material handling and feeding there will be generation of noise which will be less than 55 dB(A) with proper sound management system.
6.3 From construction or demolition No Low noise construction equipments will be used in the project site. So, no construction or demolition activity generating considerable noise or vibration envisaged.
6.4 From blasting or piling No No blasting or piling will be done
6.5 From construction or operational traffic Yes Only vehicles carrying Raw Materials and finished products may create some noise.
6.6 From lighting or cooling systems No No cooling system generating noise will be installed.
6.7 From any other sources No 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 No such activity.
7.2 From discharge of sewage or other effluents to water or the land (expected mode and place of discharge) No Waste water generation from the industrial unit will be 0.0015 MLD only as most of the water will be lost through evaporation. Treated water will be generated from waste water treatment plant which will be used for maintenance of greenbelt and horticulture purposes. There will be liquid effluent from domestic section. Part of this effluent will be taken into septic tank and the overflow will be sent to soak pit. So it can be said that there will be no such risk of contamination of gr
7.3 By deposition of pollutants emitted to air into the land or into water Yes To mitigate the deposition of air pollutants, efficient Air pollution Control Equipment will be provided with Air polluting source such as Induction furnace, cupola Furnace, BF stove etc.Air pollution from furnace has been taken care of by installing 30 meters height steel chimney.
7.4 From any other sources No No any other sources.
7.5 Is there a risk of long term build up of pollutants in the environment from these sources? No No risk of long term build up of Pollutants as proper mitigative measure for dust control will be incorporated.
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 No hazardous substances envisaged to be generated.
8.2 From any other causes No No other causes foreseen.
8.3 Could the project be affected by natural disasters causing environmental damage (e.g. floods, earthquakes, landslides, cloudburst etc)? No Utmost care will be taken in basic designing of the plant to withstand the effect of any natural disasters. So no damage is envisaged for environment.
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 Yes - Development of road and traffic density. No- There will be no development of housing facilities in the locality near the industrial site. No - As the entire product will be sold in the local market. So there will be no environmental effects in the locality. Yes - Some supply industries will be benefited from this unit directly/indirectly. Direct/ Indirect employment will be generated.
9.2 Lead to after-use of the site, which could have an impact on the environment Yes Would have an overall positive impact.
9.3 Set a precedent for later developments Yes The project would lead to positive socio-economic impacts as well as improve aesthetic value of the area which will set an example for later developments. There might be development of Small Ancillary traders.
9.4 Have cumulative effects due to proximity to other existing or planned projects with similar effects No There are industries situated in the surrounding area, which could account for cumulative effects.
(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 None notified within 15 km.
2 Areas which are important or sensitive for ecological reasons - Wetlands, watercourses or other water bodies, coastal zone, biospheres, mountains, forests Yes The river Hooghly is at a distance of approx. 10.5 km away from the site in East direction.
3 Areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration No None notified within 15 km.
4 Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters No None
5 State, National boundaries No None within 15 km.
6 Routes or facilities used by the public for access to recreation or other tourist, pilgrim areas Yes It is 5 km from Ranihati crossing on NH-6 in East direction.
7 Defence installations No None
8 Densely populated or built-up area Yes Samanti, Jala Biswanathpur
9 Areas occupied by sensitive man-made land uses (hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities) Yes Samanti Primary School, Banharishpur Girls High School, Banharishpur High Madarsah (H.S.), Howrah Lions Hospital, Sanjiban Hospital
10 Areas containing important, high quality or scarce resources.(ground water resources,surface resources,forestry,agriculture,fisheries,tourism,minerals) Yes The river Hooghly is at a distance of approx. 8 km away from the site.
11 Areas already subjected to pollution or environmental damage.(those where existing legal environmental standards are exceeded) No In the Industrial area a number of industries are operating and Pollution Control norm
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 proposed site is not susceptible to any natural Hazards. However necessary precautions for earthquake to be considered in the overall planning.
(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
Additional Attachments, if any
Attached File
List of Industries to be housed within the proposed foundry park
            Essential Detail Sought:
Sno. EDS Letter Remarks Date of EDS
1. Eds Reply LetterThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 22 Jan 2021
2.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 23 Apr 2019
3.NAThe EDC reply submitted by you is not visible. Please submit the EDS reply as separate attachment (File). 02 Apr 2019
4.NAThe correction have been made as per the instruction received 01 Apr 2019
5.NAPlease furnish the list of category wise (as per EIA Notification, 2006) industries to be housed within the proposed Foundry Park. 12 Mar 2019
            Additional Detail Sought:
Sno. ADS Letter Remarks Date of ADS
1.NA