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	Bandu Pumped Storage Project
Brief summary of project	Annexure-Brief summary of project
Proposal Number	IA/WB/RIV/88520/2018
Project Cost	465594.00 lacs

S. No. in the schedule	1(c) River Valley projects
Project Sector	River Valley and Hydroelectric Projects

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

900 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	Sirkabad
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.	73I/4/NE
Town / Village	Sirkabad,Bhuda,Shilingda,Ayodhya,Lohadungri,Gurahata
State of the project	West Bengal

Details of State of the project
S.no	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name
NIL

10.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms	Purulia, 28 km
Nearest airport along with distance in kms	Ranchi, 100 km

11.

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

Purulia , 28 km

12.

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

BDO Office Arsa,Arsa Block ,Ph no:7872967166 email id :arshabdo@gmail.com

13.

Name of the Applicant

Mita

14.

Registered Address

7th Floor, Vidyut Bhavan, Block-DJ, Sector-II, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal

15.

Address for correspondance:
Name of the Company	WBSEDCL
Name of the Applicant	Mita
Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	Chief Engineer
Pin code	700163
E-mail	cepidd@wbsedcl.in
Telephone No.	33-23341514
Fax No.	33-
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	Yes
Uploaded details	Annexure-Uploaded details

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?	Yes
Status	Application for Forest Clearance yet to be submitted
(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?	Yes
Area of Forest land Involved (hectares)	387 ha.

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

About 198 ha of land shall come under submergence at FRL Additional land is to be acquired for dam, water conductor system, power house and other project appurtenances is 199 ha.Land use pattern of muck disposal areas, quarry sites too will change with respect to their pre-project status. In addition, some buildings, i.e. project colony, office, roads etc. will be constructed which will be a modification of their existing land use.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes

The project site is not located close to any major habitations. As per the present level of investigations, about 387 ha of forest land is to be acquired. The remaining land (10 ha) is government/ non forest land. The ownership status shall be confirmed as a part of DPR preparation and shall be suitably incorporated in the CEIA study.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

The break up of land requirement is given in Annexure-IV. The total submergence area of Upper and Lower Reservoir is 198 ha. The reservoir area to be developed due to the project shall be a new land with respect to the pre-project status, which is mainly under vegetation

1.4

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

Yes

Bore hole drilling, soil sampling, exploratory drifts etc. are proposed as a part of investigation activities.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

• A 71 meter high Rock fill upper dam and a small saddle dam of 20m height. • A 53 m high Rock fill lower dam. An underground power house with four numbers Francis type reversible pump-turbine of capacity 225/255.1MW. • Underground Power House Complex and Switch Yard • One 400 kV Gas insulated Switchgear. • 1687 meter long headrace, Pressure Shaft, Draft Tube and tailrace tunnel for conveyance of water.

1.6

Demolition works?

1.7

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

Yes

Temporary sites for construction shall be developed near Power house and Dam site.

1.8

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

Yes

Two nos. of Main Dams and one small Saddle dam, one no. of Switchyard building, Project office, store and project colony comprising of 50 quarters are proposed to be constructed for the project.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunnelling?

Yes

- Head race tunnel of 959 m length - An underground power house having installation of 4 units of 225 MW each - Size of power house cavern :Width 22.5 m x Height 48 m x Length 160m - Tail race tunnel of 728 m length

1.10

Reclamation works?

Yes

The construction site shall be suitably leveled and depressions will be backfilled and suitably compacted.It is proposed to landscape the area, so that it integrates with the natural surroundings and the original status of the area is restored. The details of landscaping and restoration plan shall be covered as a part of the CEIA study

1.11

Dredging?

1.12

Offshore structures?

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

Yes

Hydropower generation

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Temporary facilities for storage of cement/ steel / equipment shall be created.

1.15

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

Yes

For solid waste collection, number of masonry storage vats shall be constructed at appropriate locations in various labour camps.The biodegradable waste processed through Vermi-composting and the compost shall be distributed free of cost to the farmers or used in Greenbelt Development.The sewage generated from construction staff colony shall be treated in a sewage treatment plant.One community toilet shall be provided per 20 persons.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Yes

A colony with 100 quarters shall be constructed for housing the staff involved in operation phase.

1.17

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

Yes

Access roads will be constructed as a part of the project. The exact length and alignment will be finalized in DPR preparation stage and after survey

1.18

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

No diversion is foreseen at this stage. In the event of such an eventuality, adequate measures will be taken.

1.19

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

1.20

New or diverted transmission lines or pipelines?

1.21

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

Yes

The construction of dams will act as a barrier to riverine fisheries. The river Bandu Nallah is seasonal and dries up or has little flow in non-monsoon or lean seasons. During monsoons, however, the rivers become turbulent and various species of fish are caught by local villagers. A detailed programme for amelioration of adverse impacts on riverine fishes including migratory fish species shall be suggested as a part of CEIA study

1.22

Stream crossings?

As per the present level of investigations, no stream crossings are likely to be affected.

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Yes

The water of river Bandu shall be passed via power house of the project for hydropower generation

1.24

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

Yes

The proposed project shall lead to change in the water body i.e. Bandu Nala on account of reservoir formation due to construction of Upper dam and increase in height of the Lower dam.

1.25

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

Yes

The details of construction material requirements are given in Annexure-VI. Aggregate and sand are proposed to be procured from quarry area near project area. A part of muck will also be utilized as construction material. The suitability of muck for construction purpose will be assessed during investigations as a part of preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR).

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

1.27

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

1.28

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

Yes

Most of the construction work for the project will be awarded to the contractors, who would bring their own labour. About 1250 technical staff and construction labour along with their family will be employed during construction phase.The Total increase in population shall be of the order of 5000. Most of the technical staff and construction labour would migrate to the area during construction phase. These construction staff shall go back to their native places after commissioning of the project.

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

Yes

The project envisages acquisition of about 387 ha of forest land. The impacts on native species or genetic diversity shall be assessed as a part of CEIA Study. Appropriate Biodiversity Conservation and Management plan for the Native, Rare & Endangered floral and faunal species getting affected due to the project shall be proposed in the EMP report.

1.31

Any other actions?

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 break up of land requirement is given as Annexure-IV.The reservoir area to be developed due to the project shall be a new land with respect to the pre-project status, which is mainly under vegetation. The quantum of land to be acquired and its ownership status of the land to be acquired for the project shall be assessed as a part of DPR preparation. Based on the ownership status of land to be acquired for the project, appropriate compensatory measures shall be recommended.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

The water of river Bandu shall be used for power generation. During construction and operation phases, small quantity of water would be required for meeting domestic requirements for construction staff/ technical staff. The water would be analyzed and would be disinfected, if required. The quantity of water required during construction and operation phases would be 0.68 mld and 0.075 mld respectively

2.3

Minerals (MT)

2.4

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

Yes

Source of material may be rock bed material (coarse aggregate & sand). The exact details shall be found out after investigations. Exact quantity shall be known after investigations.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

Use of timber not envisaged.

2.6

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

Yes

Total requirement of construction power for various project activities by utilizing the grid power from the nearby sub-stations

2.7

Any other natural resources (use appropriate standard units)

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

Explosives will be required during construction phase. All the safety measures as per the explosive act and relevant IS codes shall be followed at site.

3.2

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

Yes

Sewage and solid waste generated at the construction staff colony/ project colony shall be adequately treated/ disposed to avoid unhealthy conditions. Adequate treatment/ disposal units will be commissioned during project construction and operation phases. The project site is situated at an altitude varying from 300 to 500 m above mean sea level. The increase in water spread area is likely to increase the proliferation of mosquitoes. Appropriate Management measures shall be suggested as a pa

3.3

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

Yes

The living condition of local people will be uplifted by implementation of the proposed project. The details of various welfare schemes for local people shall be outlined as a part of the Comprehensive EIA Report. The schemes shall be finalized in consultation with local administration

3.4

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

The details will be covered as a part of the CEIA study and if required, special measures shall be formulated

3.5

Any other causes

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 muck generated during construction phase shall be disposed at designated disposal sites. Various activities proposed as a part of the management plan are given as below: • Land acquisition for muck dumping sites • Civil works (construction of retaining walls, boulder crate walls etc.) • Dumping of muck • Levelling of the area, terracing and implementation of various engineering control measures e.g., boulder, crate wall, masonry wall, catchwater drain. • Spreading of soil • Applicati

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Covered trucks to collect the solid waste from common collection point. A suitable landfill site shall be identified in consultation with the local administration to contain municipal waste from project township, labour colonies, etc. the solid waste management plan for bio-degradable and non- degradable components shall be formulated as a part of the CEIA study. The sewage generated from construction staff colony shall be treated in sewage treatment plant. One community toilet can be provide

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

4.5

Surplus product

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

During construction phase, sludge from the sewage treatment plant shall be dried in sludge drying beds. The dried sludge shall be used as manure in the greenbelt developed in the project area or distributed free of cost to locals

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Construction waste shall be suitably collected and disposed. The details of the same shall be covered in the CEIA report

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Redundant machinery/equipment shall be taken back out of the project to new sites

4.9

Contaminated soils or other materials

4.10

Agricultural wastes

4.11

Other solid wastes

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

The operation of various construction equipments requires combustion of fuel. Normally diesel is used in such equipments. The major pollutant which gets emitted as a result is SO2 and expected to be quite low. Thus, no adverse impacts on ambient air quality are anticipated.

5.2

Emissions from production processes

Air pollution is not anticipated in hydropower generation.

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

During construction phase there will be increase in vehicular movement. Construction material will be brought and stored at various sites. The emissions are anticipated on account of the following: • Loading and unloading of construction material and wastes • Vehicular movement over unpaved roads • Vehicles carrying material without proper covering, e.g., tarpaulin, etc.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

The Operation of various construction equipment requires combustion of fuel. Normally diesel is used in such equipments. The major pollutant which gets emitted as a result is SO2. The SPM emission is minimum due to low ash content in diesel. The short term increase in SO2, even assuming all the equipment are operating at a common point is expected to be quite low. Thus, no adverse impacts on ambient air quality is anticipated

5.5

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

Yes

Dust is expected to be generated during construction on account of: • Fugitive emissions from stockpiles of construction materials • Fugitive emissions from stockpiles of waste materials • Loading and unloading of construction material and wastes • Vehicular movement over unpaved roads • Vehicles carrying material without proper covering, e.g., tarpaulin, etc. Dust is expected to be generated during construction on account of: • Fugitive emissions from stockpiles of construction mater

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

5.7

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

5.8

Emissions from any other sources

6	Generation of Noise and Vibration, and Emissions of Light and Heat:

S.No

Information/Checklist confirmation

Yes/No

Details thereof (with approximate quantities/rates, wherever possible) with source of information data

6.1

From operation of equipment e.g. engines, ventilation plant, crushers

Yes

Equipment Sound level (dB(A)) Compressors 75-85 Cranes 82-85 DG Set 72-82 Concrete placers 70-80 Batching plant 75-85 Pneumatically operated Jack Hammer 70-80 Drilling machine 85-95 Crusher 68-70 Pump 68-70 Vibrators 69-81 As a part of the Comprehensive EIA study, detailed noise modeling study shall be conducted to predict the increase in noise level due to various construction activities including operation of various construction equipment, increased vehicular movement, etc.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

6.3

From construction or demolition

6.4

From blasting or piling

Yes

80 to 90 dB(A)

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

During construction phase, there will be increase in vehicular movement for transportation of construction material which is expected to be upto a maximum of 10-15 trucks/hour. Based on past experience, impacts on ambient noise levels due to operation of construction equipment and increased vehicular movement is not expected to be significant. However, this aspect shall be covered in detail through detailed modeling study as a part of the CEIA study. For mitigation of impacts due to blas

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

6.7

From any other sources

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 generated from labour camp shall be treated through aerated lagoons and secondary settling tank and disposed on land or water at sites identified in consultation with the respective district administration.

7.3

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

Yes

The solid waste generated from the labour camps shall be suitably collected and disposed by landfilling as mentioned in response to earlier question. The details of the solid waste disposal facilities shall be covered as a part of the Comprehensive EIA study.

7.4

From any other sources

7.5

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

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

Explosives shall be used very carefully by the experienced and certified persons. Blasting shall be done in accordance with the rule applicable of such work confirming all codes in respect of safety of human being and other objects. .

8.2

From any other causes

8.3

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

Yes

The proposed project is located in an area categorized as Zone-III as per seismic zoning Map of India (IS 1893:2002). The structural design will adequately take care of this aspect.The proposed project is located in an area categorized as Zone-III as per seismic zoning Map of India (IS 1893:2002). The structural design will adequately take care of this aspect. Areas prone to landslides shall be identified during further project related investigation. Appropriate treatment measures, if required,

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

About 5000 persons are likely to be deployed during construction phase. The availability of infrastructure could be a problem during the initial construction phase. As a part of Environmental Management Plan, following facilities shall be developed for the construction staff/ technical staff likely to be deployed during project construction phase: - Potable water supply - Community toilets and sewage Treatment plant. - Free fuel like LPG/ Kerosene - Solid waste management -

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

Yes

Job opportunities will improve significantly in the project area and its surrounding. At present most of the population sustain on agriculture and allied activities. The project will open up scope to the local people for various kinds of jobs both during construction and operation phases

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

Yes

Forest land is observed in the proposed project area. The major forest types observed in the project area are : • 5B1Tropical Dry Mixed Deciduous Forest. • 5B/C1 Dry Sal Bearing Forest • 5B/C1c Dry Peninsular Sal Forest • 5B/C2 Northern Dry Mixed Deciduous forest. The forest types alongwith list of floral species recorded from the Study Area

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

Yes

There is no reserve forest, National Park, Wild life sanctuary, Tiger/Elephant reserve, biosphere reserve etc. in and around the project catchment. However, forest land is observed in the proposed project area.

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

As per the present level of investigations, areas used by protected, important or sensitive species of flora or fauna for breeding, nesting, foraging, resting, over wintering, migration are not located within 15 km from the project site. However, this issue will be finalized based on the findings of the CEIA study.

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

State, National boundaries

Yes

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

Defence installations

Densely populated or built-up area

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

As per the present level of information, sensitive man-made land uses, e.g., hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities, are not envisaged to be submerged. This would be confirmed during CEIA studies. Within 15 km from the proposed project, hospitals, schools, places of worship, community facilities, are observed, but such facilities are not likely to be affected

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

Yes

The impacts on flora and fauna on account of submergence of forest area will be assessed and appropriate management measures will be covered as a part of the CEIA study.

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

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

The project is located in Zone-III as per seismic zoning Map of India (IS 1893: 2002). The structural design will adequately cover this aspect. Areas prone to land slides shall be identified, during further investigations. Appropriate treatment measures, if required, shall be suggested.

(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	Mita
Designation	Chief Engineer
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	WBSEDCL
Address	7th Floor, Vidyut Bhavan, Block-DJ, Sector-II, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal