Report

Form-1

APPLICATION FOR PRIOR ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE

1. Basic Informations

Project Name	Nest HiTek Park Pvt Ltd	Company/Organisation Name	NEST HI-TEK PARK PRIVATE LIMITED
Registered Address	Nest Hi-Tek Park Pvt Ltd Plot NO-2,Cochin Special Economic Zone Kakkanad, Cochin, Kerala -682037 Kerala 682037	Legal Status of the Company	Private

Address for the correspondence:
(a)Name of the Applicant	JEHANGIR N
(b)Designation (Owner/ Partner/ CEO)	GENERAL MANAGER
(c)Address	Nest Hi-Tek Park Pvt Ltd Plot NO-2,Cochin Special Economic Zone Kakkanad, Cochin, Kerala -682037,,,Ernakulam,Kerala-682037
(d)Pin code	682037
(e)E-mail	Roy.James@nestgroup.net
(f)Telephone No.	0-
(g)Fax No.
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

Category of the Project/Activity as per Schedule of EIA Notification,2006:
(a)Major Project/Activity	8(a) Building and Construction projects
(b)Minor Project/Activity	NIL
(c)Category	B2
(d)Proposal Number	SIA/KL/MIS/275257/2022
(e)Master Proposal Number(Single Window)	SW/275255/2022
(f)EAC concerned (for category A Projects only)	INFRA-2
(g)Project Type(New/Expansion/Modernization)	Modernization

(a)Number of States in which Project will be Executed	1
(b)Main State of the project	Kerala

Details of State(s) of the project
S. No.	State Name	District Name	Tehsil Name	Village Name
(1.)	Kerala	Ernakulam	Kanayannur	Thrikkakara North

Details of Public Consultation:
(a)Whether the Project Exempted from Public Hearing?	Yes
(c)Reason	-1
(d)Supporting Document	NILL

Project Profile

Location of the project	KALAMASSERY
Town / Village (Name of more than one town may be entered by separating with)	THRIKKAKARA NORTH	Plot/Survey/Khasra No. (Name of more than one town may be entered by separating with)	321
State	Kerala	District	Ernakulam
Tehshil	Kanayannur	Pincode	683101
Nearest railway station	KALAMASSERY	Distance from the project site	4.2
Nearest airport	COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT	Distance from the project site	11
Nearest Town/City/District Headquarters	KAKKANAD	Distance from the project site	4
Village Panchayats, Zila Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Local body(Complete postal addresses with telephone nos. to be given)	Kalamassery Municipality Address: Kalamassery Municipality Changampuzha Nagar P O Kalamassery Ernakulam – 682033 Phone:0484 2532026 Email: sec	Upload GPS file	Copy of Kml File Uploaded GPS file
Shape of the project land	Block (Polygon)	Site alternative under consideration(If any)	Uploaded Site alternative under consideration
Brief summary of project	Uploaded Brief summary of project
Does your project location falls under out of any following areas	None of above Areas
Proposed Built up area (Built up area or covered area on all the floors puttogether including its basement and other service areas which are proposed in the building or construction projects)(In Meter /Sqr)	139866.17	Existing Built Up Area(In Meter /Sqr)	7710.68
Does it attract any of the general conditions given below?	No
Does it attract the specific condition given below?	Yes
Interlinked Projects	No
Whether separate application of interlinked projects has been submitted?		Date of Submission
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the Forest (Conservation) Act,1980?	No
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the wildlife (Protection) Act,1972?	No
Whether the proposal involves approval/clearance under the C.R.Z notification,2011?	No
Whether there is any Government Order/Policy relevent/relating to the site?	Yes	Upload Order/Policy	Uploaded Order/Policy
Forest land involved(hectares)	NIL
Is there any litigation pending against the project?	No

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 proposal is the development of already existing industrial area, hence significant change in the existing land use pattern is not expected. Vide F.2/5/2005-EPZ dated 21st August 2006 the subject project site had decalred as Sector Specific Special Economic Zone for Electronic industries and the subject proposal is to develop an Electronic Indutrial Park. Hence Porposed developmnets are intune with approved landuse policy.

1.2

Clearance of existing land, vegetation and buildings?

Clearance of existing vegetation is note expected since the site is devoid of trees and the only existing vegetation is shrubs which will be partially cleared. Also Demolition of Existing Buildings are not expected .

1.3

Creation of new land uses?

Vide F.2/5/2005-EPZ dated 21st August 2006 the subject project site had decalred as Sector Specific Special Economic Zone for Electronoc industries and the subject proposal is to develop an Elctronic Indutrial Park. Hence Porposed developmnets are intune with approved landuse policy. More over th proposal is the development of already existing industrial area, hence creation of new land use is not expected

1.4

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

Yes

Soil investigation of the site is executed .The soil investigation report is as attached in Annexure I. Geotechnical investigation was conducted at NeST Hi-Tek Park site from 13/04/2022 to 26/04/2022 and followed by necessary laboratory studies. Eight borehole locations were investigated by taking 150 mm boreholes up to hard strata (17.2 m) below existing ground level. The analysis summary of the geotechnical investigation of the site NeST Hi-Tek Park are as follows

1.5

Construction works?

Yes

The proposed project involves the construction of proposed buildings and completion of work in progress. i.e ; 1. Construction of 4 new building with total built up area 81158 sqmt 2. Work in progress :50996.83 sqmt

1.6

Demolition works?

1.7

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

Yes

Material storage will provided within the site. Accommodation facility for construction labors will be provided by the contractor as per the contract terms.

1.8

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

Yes

Entire buildings within the master plan of NeST Hi-Tek Park Pvt Ltd, Kalamassery is above Ground level.

1.9

Underground works including mining or tunneling?

No underground works including mining/tunneling required except

1.10

Reclamation works?

1.11

Dredging?

1.12

Offshore structures?

1.13

Production and manufacturing processes?

The project site is dedicated for the development of Electronic industries which include assembling of micro chips, cable, electronic tools, transformers etc. Kindly note that operations of above said industries will include assembling of sub parts which were imported from their manufacturing centers. (no effluent generation involved)

1.14

Facilities for storage of goods or materials?

Yes

During the construction phase, temporary facilities for storage of construction material and goods will be provided. During Operational phase , a warehouse of 32,000sq.ft area is porposed within the master plan for the storage of both raw material and finished products

1.15

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

Yes

Liquid Waste Management Liquid waste generated during the construction period will be disposed to septic tank attached with soak pit. Sufficient number of toilets attached with septic tank of sufficient capacity will provided at the construction site. Same will be made as part of agreement with contractor. During operational phase liquid waste generation is estimated as 315 KLD. STP of capacity 410 KLD with provision for augmentation if required will be provided for treating liquid waste. Tre

1.16

Facilities for long term housing of operational workers?

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?

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?

1.22

Stream crossings?

1.23

Abstraction or transfers of water from ground or surface waters?

Water source during operational phase is KWA

1.24

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

Yes

After Development, run off generated from the entire plot will be enhanced and optimum measures shall be included in the project site towards containing the storm water generated within plot itself.

1.25

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

Yes

During the construction phase there will be transit of material and workers to the site. During the operational phase there will be influx of people near to the site seeking new job openings

1.26

Long-term dismantling or decommissioning or restoration works?

1.27

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

Yes

Since the proposal is the expansion of already existing industrail araea, ongoing activities of industry may be temporarily disturbed during the construction phase. Proper isolation of the construction site will be done prior to the construction so as to minimize the extent of impacts.

1.28

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

Yes

During the construction phase there will be transit of material and workers to the site. During the operational phase there will be influx of people near to the site seeking new job openings

1.29

Introduction of alien species?

Only native trees and shrubs existing in the surrounding premises will be used for the creation of green spaces and ornamental garden

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)

The proposal is an expansion project and the area is reserved for developing SEZ projects with processing and non-processing area.

2.2

Water (expected source & competing users) unit: KLD

Yes

Regular supply of water will be arranged under contractor’s scope The water demand for the construction phase is as below; No Particular Water Demand 1 Domestic water demand for workers (assuming 250 no’s per day) 11 KLD 2 Water demand for tyre wash using flood basin 4 KLD 3 Water demand for concreting 25000KL 4 Water demand for curing 25000KL 5 Water demand for dust suppression 0.6 KLD Operational Phase Total Water Demand during operational phase is estimated as 485 KLD The

2.3

Minerals (MT)

2.4

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

Yes

Cement 20896 cubic m Sand 75877 cubic m Aggregates 56908 cubic m Steel 602 Tonne

2.5

Forests and timber (source – MT)

2.6

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

Yes

Total Connected Load 20 MW Power Source : KSEB & D. G sets(2 MW) as standby power arrangement) Fuel – HSD (High Speed Disel)

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

The proposed project is SEZ project with processing and non processing area and no storage of hazardous chemicals will be done, apart from diesel storage for D.G.It will be stored in HDPE drums and kept in covered rooms under lock and key.

3.2

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

Suitable drainage and waste management measures will be adopted in both the construction and in operation phase which will restrict stagnation of water or accumulation of water within the site and surroundings. This will effectively restrict the reproduction and growth of disease vectors. Good house keeping and hygienic measures will be followed during construction and operation phase to avoid any cause which can lead to occurance of disease.

3.3

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

Yes

Since the project is development of NeST Hi-Tek Park it will bring significant benefit for the public. Also the proposed project will increase the employment potential during construction and operation phase. The whole project will lead to the overall development of area.

3.4

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

Yes

Since the project site is located near to Cooperative Medical College, Kalamasery vulnerable groups of people will be affected during construction phase. Proper isolation of construction site will be made so as to minimize the impact due to air emissions, Noise to surroundings.

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

No such spoil over burden or mine waste will be generated. The construction debris will be used for back filling purpose.

4.2

Municipal waste (domestic and or commercial wastes)

Yes

Management of Municipal waste during construction phase: Type and management of solid wastes generated during the construction period include; • Construction waste will be reused within site for filling /recycle/send to vendors as per nature • Organic waste generated form labour camp and construction site will be collected in closed green coloured bins and send to the bio-gas plant under scope of contractor. • Inorganic waste generated form labour camp and construction site will be collecte

4.3

Hazardous wastes (as per Hazardous Waste Management Rules)

Yes

E-waste generated from various operations and microchip assembly will be managed by licensed external agency for proper disposal

4.4

Other industrial process wastes

Yes

4.5

Surplus product

Yes

Surplus product will be return back to supplier

4.6

Sewage sludge or other sludge from effluent treatment

Yes

Sludge will be generated during operation phase from the proposed STP and the sludge will be treated in the sludge digestor tank.

4.7

Construction or demolition wastes

Yes

Construction waste will be generated at site which will be used for back filling purpose

4.8

Redundant machinery or equipment

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

During construction phase air emission will be resulted from the mobile sources such as construction machineries and vehicles. Proper isolation of construction site will be made so as to minimize the impact of air emissions to surroundings. During operation phase, the vehicle usage along the project area and generator usage during the time of power failures will be the sources of fossil fuel related emissions. Thick green belt is proposed to reduce the impact of air emission during operational

5.2

Emissions from production processes

The proposal only include assembling of microchips and does not involve any manufacturing process. Hence there will not be any emission during production

5.3

Emissions from materials handling including storage or transport

Yes

During construction phase, the material transit will lead to dust emissions. Proper dust emission control measures adopted are as follows; • All the materials will be properly covered during transportation. • Sprinkling of water would be conducted periodically to subside the generated dust.

5.4

Emissions from construction activities including plant and equipment

Yes

Air emission will be resulted from the mobile sources such as construction machineries and vehicles. Proper dust emission control measures adopted are as follows; • The site shall be isolated by installing tall fabric fences to obstruct noise and dust. • Sprinkling of water would be conducted periodically to subside the generated dust. • Adequate traffic management measures shall be adopted to monitor the movement of men, vehicles and materials within the project site.

5.5

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

Yes

Handling of construction materials and earth excavation could lead to dust and noise emissions. Sufficient mitigation measures adopted are as follows; • The site shall be isolated by installing tall fabric fences to obstruct noise and dust. • All the materials will be properly covered during transportation. • Sprinkling of water would be conducted periodically to subside the generated dust. • Adequate traffic management measures shall be adopted to monitor the movement of men, vehicles and m

5.6

Emissions from incineration of waste

5.7

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

Open combustion of the waste during construction and operation phase will be strictly avoided

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

Construction machineries and operation of Crusher (offsite) will generate noise and vibration. Sufficient preventive measures incorporated during construction phase in order to reduce the generation of noise ,light and vibration are as follows; • Diesel generator should have noise control measures to meet the noise standards set by Central Pollution Control Board (75 dB(A) at 1 m from the enclosure surface for generators with integral acoustic enclosure. • Acoustic enclosure for generators

6.2

From industrial or similar processes

Yes

Noise will be generated during various industrial activities. Proper mitigation measures will be adopted to reduce the same

6.3

From construction or demolition

Yes

Noise will be generated during construction activities. Proper mitigation measures will be etaken to reduce the noise during construction activities.

6.4

From blasting or piling

Yes

During piling noise will be experienced along project site. However proper mitigation measures will be adopted as presented in above sections

6.5

From construction or operational traffic

Yes

Noise and vibration will be generated form vehicular movement during both construction and operation phase.

6.6

From lighting or cooling systems

The lighting proposed within the project area during construction phase and operation phase will be limited to the permissible limit

6.7

From any other sources

Yes

Diesel generators used during the time of power failure during both construction and operation phase is expected to produce noise. Generator with acoustic and vibration control as per CPCB guidelines alone will be used

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

Oil spillage from construction machineries will be negligible. The amount of oil contaminated runoff from the construction yard will be detained in temporary ponds during construction phase

7.2

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

The sewage will be conveyed to the Sewage Treatment Plant. Hence risk of contamination of land or water will not be there

7.3

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

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

Accidents may occur in the construction phase, for height works, which will be avoided by giving proper instructions and use of PPE

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)?

The project site has a stable stratography. The site is Zone III as per the earth quake classification. Structures will be designed based on these facts.

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

During construction skilled, unskilled and professional work force including temporary and permanent employee shall be hired locally in order to generate the employment to the local people.while during the project operation stage more employment will be created as a result of positive induceddevelopment in the immediate vicinity of the project area. The proposed project is SEZ project with processing area and non-processing area and there is special residential area

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

The proposal will create a positive economic activities /projects in line with the proposed development in the vicinity areas

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

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary covering about 2.74 Ha is situated at a distance of 12.4 Km from the proposed site

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

Yes

Periyar River – 4km Coastal regulation zone is located near to 15km radius of the proposed site Branch of Kadambrayar -2km Muttar river – about 3.5 km Chitrapuzzha –about 7km Backwater – about 10km

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

Yes

Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary covering about 2.74 Ha is situated at a distance of 12.4 Km from the proposed site

Inland, coastal, marine or underground waters

Yes

State, National boundaries

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

Defence installations

Densely populated or built-up area

Yes

Project site is within kalamaserry Municipality area and is densely populated.

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

Yes

The list and map of sensitive features within 15 km of project site are listed in Annexure II

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

Document to be attached

1.	Upload a copy of PFR	Uploaded a copy of PFR.
2.	Upload a copy of EMP	Uploaded a copy of EMP.
3.	Upload Scanned copy of covering letter.	Uploaded Scanned copy of covering letter..
4.	Upload Additional attached if any(Single PDF)	Not Uploaded Additional File
5.	Whether it is a violation case and application is being submitted under Notification No. S.O.804(E) dated 14.03.2017 ?	No

Essential Details Sought
S. No.	EDS Sought Date	EDS Sought	Letter
(1.)	05/08/2022	Kindly submit an application in the PARIVESH Portal via ModEC (Since the project is for the extension/ expansion) along with all the relevant following documents for further processing of application for building. 1.Older EC and Extension order issued from MoEF & CC. 2.Scrutiny Fee. 3.Covering Letter signed by the proponent. 4.Form1, Form 1A. 5.Conceptual Plan of the Project. 6.EMP/EIA Report (EIA for 8(b) Projects only). 7.Corporate Environment Responsibility in physical targets as part of EMP. 8.Land documents (Possession Certificate, Tax Receipt, NOC/Land Assignment Details, if lessor, undertaking from the owner. 9.Location Sketch from VO. 10.NABET Accreditation Certificate of the Consultant. 11.Valid NABL Accreditation Certificate of lab. 12.Air, Water and Noise Test details and report. 13.Soil Analysis Report, Water Balance Study/Details. 14.Affidavit of the proponent regarding the publishing of EC, fulfilment of EC Conditions etc.

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

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. In addition to above, I hereby give undertaking that no activity/ construction/ expansion has since been taken up.

Name of Applicant	JEHANGIR N
Designation	GENERAL MANAGER
Name of Company (Applicant Name should not be given here)	NEST HI-TEK PARK PRIVATE LIMITED
Address	Nest Hi-Tek Park Pvt Ltd Plot NO-2,Cochin Special Economic Zone Kakkanad, Cochin, Kerala -682037