Report Part 1(FORM

APPENDIX I

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CATEGORY - B

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(I)Basic Informations

S.No.

Item

Details

	Whether proposal involved violation of EIA notification	NA
	Weather Consent to Establishment Obtained	NA
	Upload copy of CTE	NA

1.	Name of the Project	Construction of Minor Fishing Harbour at Navgaon, Thal
	Proposal No	SIA/MH/MIS/4033/2015

Project Sector

INFRA-2

Location of the project

Navgaon Thal Tehsil-Alibag Distt- Raigad Maharashtra

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

Brief summary of project

Annexure-Brief summary of project

State of the project

Maharashtra

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

Town / Village

Navgaon,Thal,Tehsil-Alibag, Raigad

Plot/Survey/Khasra No.

Survey Nos. Adjacent to project Site are as follows, Survey No. 304-( A)- Maharashtra Govt. Land. Survey No. 304–(B) – Common Land ( Maya Soma) Survey No. 304-(C) – Gavthan Common Land Survey No. 304-(D)- Thal Koli Community land Survey 304-(E&F) – Muslim community Kabrasthan Survey No. 302 ( Underi Island), Survey No. 303- ( 1 & 2 ) ( Khanderi Island )

S. No. in the schedule

7(e) Ports, Harbours

10.

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

Proposed total fish landing capacity is 8000 MT per annum . The fishing harbor facilities have been designed to accommodate 254 MFVs at present with addition of 75 vessels over the next 5 years. ha. ha.

11.

New/Expansion/Modernization

New

12.

Category of project

13.

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

15.

Does it attract the specific condition?

16.

Is there any litigation pending against the project?

17.

Nearest railway station along with distance in kms.

Pen Railway Station, 30 km

18.

Nearest airport along with distance in kms

Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, 110 km

19.

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

Alibag , 12 km

20.

Distance of the project from nearest Habitation

1 , 1 km

21.

Details of alternative sites examined shown on a toposheet

22.

Whether part of interlinked projects?

23.

Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation)Act,1980?

24.

Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection)Act,1972?

25.

Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification,2011?

Yes

26.

Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevent/relating to the site?

27.

Whether there is any litigation pending against the project and/or land in which the project is proposed to be set up?

28.

Project Cost(in Lac.)

3951

30.

Whether the proposed project/activity located in notified Industrial area(Yes/No)

N/A

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

Yes, Permanent. Low intensity change in land use/ land cover due to the construction works required for the project. The project will have negligible impact on the local land use plan. The land is ‘Government land’

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Yes

Clearance of existing land / vegetation required.

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Yes

Construction of Training Walls in the inter-tidal area and harbour facilities will be made in the inter-tidal area and on shore.

1.4

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

Yes

Bathymetry, topography and sub-soil investigations have been conducted for planning, foundation and designing of the Landing facilities.

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

Activities- Thal creek Training walls,Dredging of entrance channel,Navigational aids,RC bridge Navgaon & Thal- Land reclamation, revetment, RC pile jetty,Renovation wharf,auction hall, asphalt road, parking area,water supply Symtems,fuel supply& storage, bilge water separator, net mending sheds, fish drying platforms & storages, gear shed, rest shed, sloping hard,Boat repair/parking yard, Office,Public toilet,Drainage and sewerage,ETP,Electrical Distribution, RC Tower, Greenary

1.6

Demolition works?

New construction will be made on open space

1.7

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

Yes

Temporary sites to be provided within the designated area of the proposed harbor areas

1.8

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

Yes

Same as in Item No. 1.5

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunneling?

1.10

Reclamation works?

Yes

Partial Reclamation ( about 1 ha.) will be done by the reclaimed material from Lead channel

1.11

Dredging?

Yes

Dredging of lead channel about 680 metre leanth is required of save movement of the fishing vessels

1.12

Offshore structures?

Only shore based and foreshore facilities to be created

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

Temporary storage of construction materials during the construction phase. Existing diesel bunk with storage facilities for supply of diesel to the fishing vessels at Thal fish landing centre.

1.15

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

Yes

Wash water from auction hall, packing areas and sewage from toilets will be treated in the Effluent Treatment Plants at Navgaon and Thal prior to disposal at Navgaon. Solid waste will be disposed in designated areas.

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

Most of the operational workers reside in the adjoining villages of the project areas

1.17

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?

Only internal roads within the harbour complex will be constructed

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

Creation of approach channel / Training Wall will lead to parallel shifting the existing channel

1.22

Stream crossings?

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Piped water will be made available from existing MIDC supply source

1.24

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

1.25

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

Yes

Transport of personnel and materials will be there during construction. Transportation of fresh / dry fish from the harbours will be there during operation.

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

There will be influx of temporary workers during construction period

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

1.30

Loss of native species or genetic diversity?

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

Non-agriculture land of the existing fish landing centres in the project areas will be utilized.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Piped water supply from MIDC and RCF through Panchayat pipelines will be utilized.(Approx. 80 KLD

2.3

Minerals (MT)

2.4

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

Yes

Sand : 11,000 MT approx; Material Stone : 2.5 lakh MT approx; Coarse Aggregate : 16,000 MT. Expected Source : Sand and Coarse Aggregates – from suppliers in the open market; Material Stone – To be available from mechanized cutting of the proposed alternate navigation channel.

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

No forest resource or timber will be required.

2.6

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

Yes

Electric Power will be sourced from the Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB). (38 KW including 2 KW Solar Energy) Fuel Source: Diesel will be sourced from nationalized distribution agencies.(200 Ltr Per Day during Construction period after 10 Ltr Per Day)

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

Paints, chemicals and varnishes which are used for boat repairs and renovation. The same will be treated before disposal.

3.2

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

3.3

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

Yes

Implementation of the expanded facilities of the harbor will have positive impact on the welfare of the people. More job opportunities, uplift of socio-economic condition and improvement in the quality of life

3.4

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

There will be an overall positive impact on the socio-economic environment. The existing unhygienic condition around the existing fish landing centers will be greatly improved with the sanitation facilities to be provided.

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

Cut dregs will be utilized for embankment

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

No municipal waste to be generated

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

Waste water from auction and packing areas and sewage from toilets will be treated prior to disposal

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Construction wastes will be generated which will be temporary in nature and debris and solid waste will be disposed at designated areas

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

Construction equipments will be removed after completion of the project

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

Stationary source: From the mechanized drilling machines to be used for creation of navigation channel / Training Wall. Mobile source: Vehicles for loading / unloading /other purpose; MFVs - during operation

5.2

Emissions from production processes

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

Fugitive dust and emissions during drilling operation on rocky substrate, earth moving devices, transport vehicles mainly during construction. Emissions from MFVs during operation. No emission during storage of construction materials.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Same as in item no. 5.3

5.5

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

Yes

Fugitive dust will be generated during construction period. No obnoxious odour during construction period. Odour from fish wastes and offal / fish drying will be generated. The same will be controlled through appropriate management plan.

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

Noise emission will be there during construction activities from drilling equipments and machinery, vehicles, etc. During operation noise will be generated from the engines of the MFVs.

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

Same as in item no. 6.1

6.4

From blasting or piling

Yes

Noise, vibration and dust emission will occur during mechanized drilling of the navigation channel / training wall. These will be temporary in nature and mitigated after completion of the works.

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

Noise will be generated from vehicular traffic carrying construction materials. This will be confined during the daytime. During operation, noise will be mostly from the MFVs which will be during berthing and departure for fishing voyages. Transport vehicles linked with fish trade will also generate noise during their entry and exit from the harbor areas.

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

Yes

From handling of fuel and spillage of fuel from the MFVs. Leaching of anti-foulants from boat repairing activity. Appropriate management plan will be implemented for mitigation of the same.

7.2

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

Sewage and other effluents will be discharged into the aquatic phase after treatment.2 nos. of ETPs will be set up at Navgaon and Thal respectively.

7.3

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

Control of fugitive dust will be made by creating a green belt in the reclaimed area and by regular sprinkling of saline water in the affected areas.

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

Only in case of accidents due to outbreak of fire, oil spills, leakage of stored fuel, storage of fishing nets, etc.

8.2

From any other causes

Yes

Accidental grounding of vessels

8.3

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

Yes

By flood and cyclone. The region falls in low intensity earthquake zone (Seismic Zone-IV) as per Seismic Zone Map of India. There is no record of earthquake, landslide or cloud bursts.

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

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

Improvement in the socio-economic conditions of the local population through spin-off effect

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

Kolaba island fort near Alibag is maintained by Archaeological Survey of India. The island forts of Undheri and Khandheri are within 5 kms of the project area.

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

Yes

The Project areas lie under CRZ-III

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

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

State, National boundaries

Yes

Maharashtra

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

Defence installations

Densely populated or built-up area

Predominantly rural area with sparse population.

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

Yes

Notable educational institutions include J.S.M. College, R.C.F School and junior College, St. Mary's Convent School, Chandrakant Hari Keluskar Homeopathic Medical College. The two hospitals viz. RCF and Civil hospitals are within the 15 km zone. This apart, there are primary health centres / primary health sub-centres, family welfare centres and doctors’ clinics/dispensaries.

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

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

(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

(V)	Undertaking
	The aforesaid application and documents furnished here with are true to my knowledge

V.(i)

Name	Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd
Designation	ED(Thal) In-Charge
Company	Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilizers Ltd
Address	M/s RCF Thal Unit, Taluka Alibag, Dist- Raigad, Maharashtram, India

Essential Details Sought
S. No.	EDS Sought Date	EDS Sought	Letter
NO Record

Additional Details Sought
S. No.	ADS Sought Date	ADS Sought	Letter
NO Record

Transferred Details(Category A To B)
S. No.	Category A(Proposal No)	Category B(Proposal No)	Transferred Date	Reason	Letter
NO Record