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The Minutes of the 95^th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee for Building/Construction Projects/Township and Area Development Projects, Coastal Regulation Zone, Infrastructure Development and Miscellaneous projects held on 18^th– 20^th January, 2011 at Conference Hall, Van Vigyan Bhawan, ICFRE, Sector-5, R.K. Puram, New Delhi.

1. Opening Remarks of the Chairman.

The Chairman welcomed the members to the 95^th meeting of the EAC. Member Secretary put up the new CRZ Notification, 2011 issued by the Ministry for information to the members. A copy of the same was also circulated to all the members. He further informed about the action taken on the decisions of the 94^th meeting held on 30^th November, 2010 to 1^st – 2^nd December, 2010 in New Delhi.

2. Confirmation of the Minutes of the 94^th Meeting of the EAC held on 30^th November, 2010 to 1^st – 2^nd December, 2010 at New Delhi.

Minutes of the 94^th Meeting of the EAC held on 30^th November, 2010 to 1^st – 2^nd December, 2010 at New Delhi were confirmed.

In item No. 4.21 of the Minutes of the EAC meeting held on held on 20^th – 22^nd October, 2010 “Environmental and CRZ Clearance for expansion of Marine Terminal of Essar at Vadinar, Khambalia Taluka, Jamnagar District by M/s Vadinar Oil Terminal Limited (VOTL). [F.No.10-121/2008– IA.III]”, at condition (iii) the word ‘the CCF, Bangalore’ shall be read as ‘the CCF, Bhopal’.

Reconsideration of Old Projects

3.1 Environmental Clearance for Single Point Mooring and Storage facilities within New Mangalore Port Trust premises for MRPL, Mangalore, Karnataka by M/s. Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Limited. [F.No.10-49/2009-IA.III].

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves setting up of Single Point Mooring (SPM) and storage facilities within New Mangalore Port Trust premises for MRPL, Mangalore, Karnataka. The Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals is a subsidiary of ONGC and presently operating at 12.0 MMTPA crude processing capacity. It is proposed to expand the refining capacity of crude from present 12 MMTPA to 15 MMTPA and then further to 18 MMTPA. MRPL is also planning an Aromatics complex.

The project proponent informed that at present the crude and products from the Refinery are handled through New Mangalore Port nos. B-10, B-11 and partly at B-12. The oil traffic is handled through NMP during the last 2 years. Berths B-10 and B-11 are designed for handling of tankers of maximum size 1,20,000 DWT with LOA of 285 m and draft of 17m. Berth B-12 is designed for 50,000 DWT tankers drawing a draft of 12.5m only. However due to presence of hard rock in the channel the maximum draft allowable at B-10 and B-11 is 14m only. There is no crude pipe connection at B-12 and this berth is used for handling products of other parties and chemicals. Total storage capacity is 3,00,000 KL, each tank of size dia 65 m, height 20 m. Further, the port is located on the alluvial plain, about 10 km north of the mouth of the Gurupur and the Netravathi rivers. The old port of Mangalore is located at the confluence of these two rivers. The port is operational only during the fair weather season. The total cost of the project is Rs. 8.20 Crores.

The proposal was examined by the EAC in its 78^th meeting held on 20^th –22^nd July, 2009 and finalized the ToRs. Public hearing was exempted vide letter no. 11-101/2009-IA.III dated 25.05.2010. Karnataka Coastal zone Management Authority recommended the proposal vide dated 13.05.2010.

The proposal was earlier considered by the EAC in its meeting held on 18^th –20^th August, 2010 and deferred the proposal since the three months pre-monsoon and post-monsoon marine quality data was not analyzed and compared as per the ToR. The proposal was again considered by the EAC in its meeting held on 20^th- 22^nd October, 2010 and again in the 95^th meeting held on 18^th – 20^th January, 2011. The Committee examined the details submitted by the project proponent.

During discussions, following points emerged:

(i) The project shall be executed in such a manner that there shall not be any disturbance to the fishing activity.

(ii) It shall be ensured that there is no displacement of people, houses or fishing activity as a result of the project.

(iii) Regular mock drills shall be conducted to check the effectiveness of the on-site Disaster Management Plan. The recommendations made in the Environmental Management Plan and Disaster Management Plan, as contained in the Environmental Impact Assessment and Risk analysis reports of the project, should be effectively implemented.

(iv) Markers should be installed at every 30 m to indicate the position of the pipe line.

(v) The approval of the competent authority shall be obtained for adequacy of fire fighting equipments, etc.

(vi) The smooth and safe operation of the system will be ensured by incorporating a computerized SCADA (Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition) system. Any leakage in the pipeline shall be immediately detected by the Computer system and product pumping shall be immediately cut off.

(vii) During operation phase, proper precautions should be taken to avoid any oil spills and no oily wastes shall be discharged into the water bodies/mangrove areas.

(viii) Regular patrolling of the pipelines needs to be done. This will help in identifying any activity that have the potential to cause pipeline damage or to identify small leaks whose effects are too small to be detected by instrument.

The Committee recommended the proposal for Environmental Clearance with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project proponent.

3.2 Request for waiving of Public Hearing for foreshore facility for the construction of jetty, convey belt, sea-water (intake and outfall points pumping station and laying of 440 KV transmission line) at village Salav, District Raigad, Maharashtra by M/s Welspun Maxsteel Ltd., [F. No. 11-40/2010-IA.III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves construction of jetty, conveyor belt, transmission line, sea water intake for proposed captive power and expansion of steel plants at village Salav, Dist. Raigad. Presently, imports 1.50 MTPA of iron ore. is proposed to handle steel scrap, limestone, and other additives. The proposal includes a Terminal with 3 berths along with mechanized materials handling facilities. Proposed for handling of barges with less than 3000 DWT. Approach trestle will be 0.3 to 0.5 km. Conveyor belt will be of 2-3 km. Natural draft in the range of 3-4 m available and need minor maintenance dredging.

Site falls within notified Industrial Zone of MIDC. However, Public hearing was conducted on 05.03.2010 based on the TOR of Industrial Committee which includes the foreshore facilities also. The Power plant and steel plants are not in CRZ area. HTL/LTL demarcation was carried out by NIO.

The proposal was considered in its meeting held on 21^st -23^rd September, 2010 and finalized the additional TOR for further study: It was decided that the requirement of Public hearing to be decided based on the information on the documents circulated to public in public hearing conducted to prove that the components of the project include the foreshore facilities.

The proposal was put up in the 95^th meeting of the EAC held on 18^th – 20^th January, 2011. The Committee examined the details submitted by the project proponent. During discussions, following points emerged:

(i) The Public hearing conducted earlier was for the industrial project and the EIA was prepared based on the ToR as finalised for the industrial project.

(ii) The ToR for the foreshore facilities was finalised in the September, 2010 meeting which has different parameters related to construction of jetty, conveyor belt and intake and outfall of sea water. The Committee suggested that the EIA should be prepared based on the ToR finalised for foreshore facilities and public hearing shall be conducted for the project as per provisions of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 and the issues raised by the public should be addressed in the Environmental Management Plan.

The Committee rejected the proposal of waiving the public hearing.

3.3 CRZ clearance for pipeline and allied facilities for the proposed power plant by M/s Nagai Power Pvt. Ltd [F.No.11-85/2010-IA-III].

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves pipeline and allied facilities for the proposed power plant by Nagai Power Pvt. Ltd. Nagai Power Private Limited (NPPL) is a Special Purpose Vehicle under the Hyderabad based KVK Energy group. NPPL is setting up a 2x150MW coal based thermal power plant near Nagapattinam of Tamilnadu, on the seacoast. NPPL obtained Environmental Clearance vide letter No. SEIAA/TN/EC/1(d)/010/F-141/2009 dated 27.05.2010 from Tamilnadu State Level Environment Impact Assessment Authority.

NPPL propose to utilise Seawater from the nearby Karaikal Port by installing a pump house and by laying a pair of pipes for seawater intake and outfall to discharge the cooling water blow down/desalination plant rejects back into the sea. Consent letter from M/s. Karaikal Port Private Limited for drawl of seawater from the port has been obtained.

Tamilnadu Maritime Board has permitted laying sea water intake and discharge pipelines and also to locate the intake pump house (in-principle) approval including licensing/ leasing their land for pump house purpose and Public Works Department, Water Resources Organization (Government of Tamilnadu) conveyed NOC for laying the water pipelines along Vettar River. The Tamil Nadu SCZMA has recommended the project.

The proposal was considered by the EAC in its meeting held on 20^th -22^nd October, 2010 and again in the 95^th EAC meeting held on 18^th – 20^th January, 2011. The Committee examined the details submitted by the project proponent. During discussions, following points emerged:

i) The pump house shall be located as shown in the approved map beyond the CRZ and required permission shall be obtained from the State Authorities.

ii) The routing of pipeline shall be made without affecting the mangrove plantation if any.

iii) All the pipelines (both intake and outfall) shall remain buried to the required depth in CRZ.

iv) The authenticative map of the HTL/LTL together with their respective coordinates at discrete intervals shall be supplied so as to identify them later on the ground if and when necessary.

The Committee recommended the proposal for CRZ Clearance with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project proponent.

3.4 Environmental and Clearance for the Mega container terminal at Chennai Port by M/s Chennai Port Trust [F.No.10-127/2007-IA-III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves development of mega container terminal at Chennai Port. The Chennai Port is located at 13° 0’ N & 82° 18’ E on the East Coast of India, is one of the Major Ports in India. The Port has a dedicated Container Terminal of 885 m length with an alongside draft of (-) 13.4 m CD which has been operated since August 2001 by a private consortium under a 30 years lease/ concession agreement. The rated capacity of the terminal is 1.20 Million TEUs per annum. Also, a second Container Terminal is being set up with a quay length of 820 m and a rated capacity of 1 Million TEUs per annum for handling growing volumes and is in operation from September 09. However, considering the steady growth in the container volumes, it is forecast that the container throughput demand will outstrip available capacity of 2.2 million TEUs by 2016-17. To cater to this demand for the next 30 years Chennai Port proposed to develop a container terminal at the new outer harbour, with a quay length of 2 km, 2.75 Km extension of existing outer arm breakwater and a new northern breakwater of about 1.73Km emanating from the Eastern Breakwater of the Fishing Harbour. The proposed initial Depth in front of the new terminal is (-) 18 m CD and (-) 22 m CD later on. The 90 Hectares of land area behind the terminal will be the back-up and storage area which has to be reclaimed. The estimated rated capacity of the Terminal is 4 Million TEUs. The estimate cost worked out to Rs. 3686 crores.

The ToR for the project was issued on 6^th December 2007. The Public hearing was exempted since the proposed development is within the port limit.

(i) The prediction of wave height from the numerical model – GCG is differing by more than 10% from the actual values. Applications of such model results may underestimate or overestimate the actuality. Suitable modifications have to be done in experimental values.

(ii) Weigh – in – Motion (WIM) or similar Dynamic Weighing System on EMRIP road may be considered by the Chennai Port Trust authorities.

(iii) While estimating the carrying capacity of EMRIP roads, the traffic not related to Chennai Port Trust activities (e.g. neighbouring Ennore port) may be considered. Suitable Growth (rate) may also be considered for estimating the carrying capacity of these roads for future year e.g. 2015, 2020, 2025 etc.

(iv) The projected traffic carrying capacity for the peak cargo traffic upto 2030 for EMRIP road needs to take care of increasingly traffic volumes on account of rapid urbanisation & also the cumulative cargo traffic volume projections for all other ports in worst case scenario. The road design should take care of anticipated maximum cargo axle load with possibility for dedicated cargo lanes in view of enhanced traffic safety and road life. Re-examine and submit details.

Provided the response of the project proponent to the aforesaid observations is to the satisfaction of the committee, the proposal may be considered for recommendation for Clearance.

4. Consideration of New projects

4.1 Environmental Clearance for the development of 4/6 laning of revised alternative alignment of Siliguri to Gairkatta Section of NH 31/NH-31C along NH 31 – NH 31D (new alignment SH-12A-NH-31-MDR64), West Bengal by M/s. NHAI [F.No.10-63/2009-IA.III]

The project road will run from km 551.000 of NH-31 near Ghoshpukur and end at Falakata at km 6.430 of MDR-64 which is some 5 km west of Dhupguri More at Falakata. It will comprise five major road segments having a total length of about 110.950 km (subject to geometric improvements/realignments). The road falls in Darjeeling and Jalpaiguri districts of West Bengal. The abutting land use pattern of the project road is predominantly agricultural and/or open land type for throughout the stretch except at a few urban/semi-urban settlements, commercial, industrial areas and BSF camp areas. The existing Right of way varies from 20m to 56m. As per NHAI design guidelines, the proposed Right of Way (ROW) is 60 m (except at congested urban locations where acquisition of land is absolutely difficult, where proposed ROW could be limited to 45m). At isolated locations like junctions, rest areas, toll plazas, wayside amenities, entry and exit location of service road etc. more land has been proposed in order to accommodate these facilities. The land required for implementation of the project will be of the order of 227 and 128 hectares for mainline and bypasses, respectively. There are 15 major bridges (14 existing and 1 proposed), 31 minor bridges (28 existing and 3 proposed), 11 vehicular underpasses (proposed), 27 pedestrian and cattle underpasses (proposed), 7 ROBs (2 existing and 5 proposed), 1 RUB (existing), 2 flyovers (proposed), 5 interchanges (proposed), 4 Arch culverts (existing), 95 Box culverts ( 8 existing and 87 proposed), 72 Pipe culverts (22 existing and 50 proposed) and 52 slab culverts (existing) along the project road. The project road passes through 65 mouzas, out of which 23 mouzas are in Darjeeling district and 42 mouzas are in Jalpaiguri district. There are provisions of a New Link to bypass Siliguri town and a Bypass at Dhupguri through southern side of Dhupguri town considering for geometric improvement, protect/save environmentally sensitive places, improvement of riding quality and journey speed and also reduction of traffic congestion on the highway. There is no reserved forest/wildlife sanctuary/national park along the Project road. About 18,800 trees (including social plantation) are going to be felled for the project area, against which 3-times trees are proposed to be planted. An estimated budget for environmental management plan has been drawn up to 46 million approximately. This provides for environmental protection, compensatory plantation and environmental monitoring. The entitled persons will be compensated and assisted as per the Resettlement and Rehabilitation plan. The capital cost of the project is 15890 million (including new link and Dhupguri bypass).The total cost for Resettlement Action Plan is approximately Rs. 336 million for Mainline and Rs.17 million for Bypasses.

The ToR was considered and finalised in the 79^thmeeting of EAC held on 27^th – 28^th August, 2009 and issued on 25^th September, 2009. Public hearing was conducted on 6^th July, 2010 at Darjeeling and on 7^th July, 2010 at Jalpaiguri. The project proponent submitted EIA/EMP based on the ToR and the issues raised in the public hearing. The details submitted by the project proponent were discussed by the Committee. During discussion, the following points emerged:

(i) The project indicates cutting of 14,000 trees for the widening of the road. Necessary prior permission shall be obtained for cutting of trees from the competent authority. Compensatory afforestation shall be carried out as per stipulated conditions of MoEF and State Forest Division.

(ii) Fly ash shall be used for the construction of the road as the thermal power plant is within the 100 kms of the proposed road.

(iii) R&R shall be as per the guidelines of State/Central Government.

(iv) IRC guidelines shall be followed for widening & up-gradation of road.

(v) The responses/commitments made during public hearing shall be complied with letter and spirit.

(vi) All the recommendation of the EMP shall be complied with letter and spirit.

The Committee recommended the proposal for Environmental Clearance with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project proponent.

4.2 Environmental Clearance for widening and improvement of existing 2 lane road (NH-26B) to 2 lane with paved shoulders of Umranala – Ramakona – Sausar - Saoner, in the State of M.P. & Maharashtra by M/s. NHAI [F.No.10-8/2010-IA.III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves widening and improvement of existing road (NH-26B) to 2 lane with paved shoulders, Umranala – Ramakona – Sansar - Sauner, in the State of M.P. & Maharashtra. The project corridor is presently a State Highway and has two segments, SH-19 in Madhya Pradesh and SH-250 in Maharashtra. While SH-19 originates from Chhindwara, the project road starts from Km 19 from Umarnala. It continues up to the other terminal of SH-19, km 75, which is also the start km 0 of SH-250, continues for another 13 km before it terminates at the intersection with NH-96. The length of the road is 68 km, 56 km in Madhya Pradesh, 12 km in Maharashtra. The existing ROW is 36.0 m (120 ft) Widening is proposed within available ROW. Only in realignment stretches the proposed ROW is 45.0 m.

Project road passes mainly through plain terrain, except the Sillevani Ghat stretch from chainage 30/000-37/000. It is under Khadbeli Reserve Forests. No Wildlife Sanctuary or National Park present along the project. There are about 5000 trees falling in existing ROW. The road crosses two rivers - Kanhan & Jaam and a few streams. 5 short realignment stretches are proposed along the project road spanning a total length of 5km. There are 2 major bridges along the road, one will be retained while other is proposed to be newly constructed. Out of 23 minor bridges existing along the road, 18 will be retained and 5 of them will be newly constructed. 4 existing causeways are to be replaced to High level bridges. Service roads 5.5 m width have been proposed along semi urban settlements of Ramkona & Sausar. 2 Truck laybays & 34 bus bays have been proposed.

Total land required for the project is 44.128 ha. Out of which, 19.89 ha forests land needs to be diverted. About 3480 households are to be partially affected. R& R proposed at 446.5 million. Total cost of the project is Rs. 2684 million.

The ToR was finalized during the 86^th Meeting of EAC held on 25^th -26^th March, 2010 including conduct of Public Hearing and issued the ToR on 10^th May, 2010. Public hearing was conducted on 21^st August, 2010 at Nagpur (Maharashtra) and on 1^st November, 2010 at Chindwara (MP). During discussion, the following points emerged:

i) The project indicates cutting of 2,280 trees for the widening of the road. Necessary prior permission shall be obtained for cutting of trees from the competent authority. Compensatory afforestation shall be carried out as per stipulated conditions of MoEF and State Forest Division.

ii) It is stated that on page 4.10 of the EIA report that the surface water quality is complying with the standards. The results given in Annexure 4.1 show DO in the range of 1.8-3.25 mg/l against the requirement of at least 4mg/l and BOD in the range of 4-8mg/l against maximum limit of 3 mg/l specified in the water quality criteria. Necessary re-examination and modifications shall be carried out prior to start of work.

iii) Prior Forest clearance shall be obtained as part of the project is falling under Khadbeli Reserve Forests.

iv) An underpass shall be constructed at Ramakona Village as demanded during the public hearing.

v) Fly ash shall be used for the construction of the road as the thermal power plant is within the 100 kms of the proposed road.

vi) R&R shall be as per the guidelines of State/Central Government.

vii) IRC guidelines shall be followed for widening & up-gradation of road.

viii) The responses/commitments made during public hearing shall be complied with letter and spirit.

ix) All the recommendation of the EMP shall be complied with letter and spirit.

The Committee recommended the proposal for Environmental Clearance with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project proponent.

4.3 Environmental Clearance for up-gradation of Chhindwara/ Chourai/Seoni Section of NH-69A in the State of Madhya Pradesh by M/s. NHAI [F. No. 10-14/2010-IA-III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves rehabilitation and upgrading of existing intermediate lane from Seoni - Chaurai - Chhindwara section of NH-69A to 2 lane with paved shoulders configuration in the State of Madhya Pradesh. The project road starts from km 91+350 at intersection with NH-7 (Nagpur - Jabalpur Highway) in Seoni town and ends at 159+900 at intersection with SH-19 at Chhindwara town. It passes through 19 villages (Seoni town, Bambhori, Lakhandwara, Karirat, Kasalbodi, Fulara, Kohka, Samaswara, Dungaria, Chourai Town Kherikhurd, Navegaon, Udadaun, Morkahandi, Hhilmili, Sehoramal, Umria-Isra, Ghat Parasia, Ramgarhi and Chhindwara).

The project road passes through the forest area between 128+ 100 to 129+ 200. Diversion of about 2.19 ha. of Reserved Forest land (RF No. 1352) is proposed and the same has been submitted to the Forest Department.

The project road crosses many rivers, streams and canals viz. Wain Ganga at Km 95.500 and Pench River at km 134+ 800. No land acquisition has been proposed along the existing road because ROW is sufficient for improvement work except Chaurai bypass and 4 small re-alignment. The number of trees proposed to be felled is only 97 in forest area and 1831 in non-forest area. Compensatory plantations of twice the number of trees are proposed.

The ToR was finalized during the 87^th meeting of EAC held on 19^th -20^th April, 2010 and issued the ToR on 12^th May, 2010. Public hearing was conducted on 23^rd September, 2010 at Chourai and on 27^th September, 2010 at Seoni. During discussion, the following points emerged:

i) The project indicates cutting of 2023 trees for the widening of the road. Necessary prior permission shall be obtained for cutting of trees from the competent authority. Compensatory afforestation shall be carried out as per stipulated conditions of MoEF and State Forest Division.

ii) The concentration of Carbon Monoxide (CO) given in the ambient air quality data is 2250mg/m3 against the standard of 4 mg/m3. Re-examine the details.

iii) Prior Forest clearance shall be obtained as part of the project area is passes through the forest area between 128+ 100 to 129+ 200. Diversion of about 2.19 ha. of Reserved Forest land (RF No. 1352) is also proposed and the proposal for the same has been submitted to the Forest Department.

iv) Fly ash shall be used for the construction of the road as the thermal power plant is within the 100 kms of the proposed road.

v) R&R shall be as per the guidelines of State/Central Government.

vi) IRC guidelines shall be followed for widening & up-gradation of road.

vii) The responses/commitments made during public hearing shall be complied with letter and spirit.

viii) All the recommendation of the EMP shall be complied with letter and spirit.

The Committee recommended the proposal for Environmental Clearance with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project proponent.

4.4 Environmental Clearance for up-gradation of Narsinghpur/ Amarwara section of NH-26 B in the State of Madhya Pradesh by M/s NHAI [F.No.10-16/2010-IA-III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves rehabilitation and upgrading of existing intermediate lane from Narsinghpur - Amarwara section of NH-26 B in the State of Madhya Pradesh. The road will be a shorter connectivity from NH - 3 to Nagpur and Jabalpur. It starts at intersection km 336/556 of NH - 26 part of North south corridor and ends at Amarwara after proposed Amarwara bypass terminating point in Chhindwara district. The length of the project road is about 89 km and will have 4 km bypass at Harai (46km) and 6 km bypass Amarwara (90 km) town to avoid congestion of town. In addition to above realignment is proposed.

The project is proposed to be developed within the existing RoW. Additional land acquisition of about 2-5 m strip is required which has been kept minimum possible. However land acquisition is required for bypass and realignments. Total land acquisition is about 146 ha. including diversion of 33 ha. forest land. It crosses many rivers streams and canals viz. river Barureva at lokipar village and does not cross any eco sensitive area.

The ToR was finalized during the 87^th Meeting of EAC held on 19^th -20^th April, 2010 and issued the ToR on 12^th May, 2010. Public hearing was conducted on 22^nd September, 2010 at Narsinghpur and on 24^th September, 2010 at Amarwara. During discussion, the following points emerged:

(i) The project indicates cutting of 9,100 trees for the widening of the road. Necessary prior permission shall be obtained for cutting of trees from the competent authority. Compensatory afforestation shall be carried out as per stipulated conditions of MoEF and State Forest Division.

(ii) Fly ash shall be used for the construction of the road as the thermal power plant is within the 100 kms of the proposed road.

(iii) R& R shall be as per the guidelines of State/Central Government.

(iv) IRC guidelines shall be followed for widening & up-gradation of road.

(v) The responses/commitments made during public hearing shall be complied with letter and spirit.

(vi) All the recommendation of the EMP shall be complied with letter and spirit.

The Committee recommended the proposal for Environmental Clearance with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project proponent.

4.5 Environmental Clearance for rehabilitation and up gradation of 2 - lanes with paved Shoulders Configuration of Multai - Chhindwara Section of NH-69A in the State of Madhya Pradesh by M/s. NHAI [F.No. 10-18/2010-IA.III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves widening of existing NH 69 A between Multai and Chhindwara to 2 lanes with paved shoulders including 4 laning of Chindwara Linga section of NH 26 B and new 2 lane link between Imlikhera and Chhindwara ring road on eastern side in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The total land requirement for the project is 294.008 ha. available land for the project is 199.378 ha. and land to be acquired is 94.630 ha out of which reserve forestland is 16.164 Ha and revenue forest is 4.687 ha. The proposed new alignment for the project is 6.2 km. between Imlikhera junction and Eastern Bypass. The length of the remaining existing alignment proposed to be only strengthening /widening. Approximately about 12 km. of the project road falls in the forest area. Diversion proposal is submitted to CCF (Nodal). 3 major bridges and 17 minor bridges are existing in the alignment. 6 no. of cattle under pass and 1 no. of vehicular under pass are proposed.

ToR was finalized during the 87^th Meeting of EAC held on 19^th -20^th April, 2010 and issued the ToR on 12^th May, 2010. Public hearing was conducted on 24^th September, 2010 at Chhindwara and on 29^th September, 2010 at Betul Multai. During discussion, the following points emerged:

(i) The project indicates cutting of 11,050 trees for the widening of the road. Necessary prior permission shall be obtained for cutting of trees from the competent authority. Compensatory afforestation shall be carried out as per stipulated conditions of MoEF and State Forest Division.

(ii) Prior Forest clearance shall be obtained as part of the project area is passes through the reserve forest/revenue forest area.

(iii) Fly ash shall be used for the construction of the road as the thermal power plant is within the 100 kms of the proposed road.

(iv) R& R shall be as per the guidelines of State/Central Government.

(v) IRC guidelines shall be followed for widening & up-gradation of road.

(vi) The responses/commitments made during public hearing shall be complied with letter and spirit.

(vii) All the recommendation of the EMP shall be complied with letter and spirit.

The Committee recommended the proposal for Environmental Clearance with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project proponent.

4.6 Environmental Clearance for rehabilitation and upgrading of 2 lanes with paved shoulders configuration of Amarwara - Umranala including Bypass in the State of Madhya Pradesh by M/s NHAI [F.No.10-19/2010-IA.III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves rehabilitation and upgrading of 2 lane with paved shoulders configuration of Amarwara - Umranala including bypass in the State of Madhya Pradesh. It also includes strengthening of existing intermediate/2 lanne of SH-47 (now declared as NH-26B) between (i) Km 3.00 (Indira Tiraha) Char Fathak to Km 38.00 (length 35 km), (ii) Km 11.700 of SH-19 (now NH-26B) at Linga to Km 18.00 of SH-19 (now NH-26 B) (Length 6.300 km) and construction of new Ring road around Chhindwara town crossing SH-47 (now NH-26 B) at Sarana village North of Chhindrwara and At km 153.00 of SH-26 (now 69A) on Seoni road and Km 10.00 of SH-19 (now NH-26B) at Km 8.50 (Length 57 km). The total length of the project road is 98.300 km.).

The existing road SH-47 (now NH-26) i.e. Chhindwara to Amarwara and SH-9 (now NH-26B) i.e. Chhindwara to Umrannala is intermediate lane having 5.5 m wide carriageway and formation width is 10 m. These roads have to be developed in 2-Lane carriageway 1.5 m wide paved shoulder on either side. The total width of bituminous shall be 10.00 meters and 1.00 wide earthen shoulders having total formation width of 12 meters. The terrain is mostly rolling terrain. Between Chinaware - Amarwara, the existing road has sharp curves, which has been improved in geometrics at number of locations. However, the stretches on this portion of the road have been recently built and no widening of bridges or construction of additional bridges is proposed, approaches of Pench river have been re -designed with improved geometrics and land acquisition shall have to be done on these locations.

The proposed project is 45 m ROW on Chhindwara bypass Ring road (56.950 km) and up gradation of intermediate existing lane into two lane configuration (approx 41 km stretch). ROW of existing stretches on previous SH-47 & SH-19 is 24 m and for proposed Chhindwara bypass ring road is 45 m. The up gradation work has been planned as much as possible within the existing ROW in order to minimize land acquisition, except few location having inadequate width and where provision of service roads, alignment correction etc. are not possible.

The NH-26B Section (Amarwara stretch) of the project crosses the river Pench: NH - section (Umranala stretch) of the project crosses Bodro Nala, Kulbehra Nadi and Karak Nala. The proposed Chhindwara Bypass Ring Road will cross the Kulbehra Nadi (at two places), Karak Nala and Ramdoh Nadi. There are 2 new major bridges, 5 minor bridges in addition to 10 existing, 150 pipe culverts in addition to 21 existing and 25 cattle/ pedestrian underpasses are proposed. 3385 trees required to be cut for the project. The project area includes forestlands and will require tree felling.

ToR was finalized during the 87^th Meeting of EAC held on 19^th - 20^th April, 2010 and issued the ToR on 12^th May, 2010. Public hearing was conducted on 23^rd September, 2010 at Chhindwara. During discussion, the following points emerged:

(i) The project indicates cutting of 10,156 trees for the widening of the road. Necessary prior permission shall be obtained for cutting of trees from the competent authority. Compensatory afforestation shall be carried out as per stipulated conditions of MoEF and State Forest Division.

(ii) As demanded during the public hearing, a bypass shall be constructed for Singori village. The proposal shall be modified accordingly.

(iii) Fly ash shall be used for the construction of the road as the thermal power plant is within the 100 kms of the proposed road.

(iv) R& R shall be as per the guidelines of Govt. of India.

(v) IRC guidelines shall be followed for widening & up-gradation of road.

(vi) The responses/commitments made during public hearing shall be complied with letter and spirit.

(vii) All the recommendation of the EMP shall be complied with letter and spirit.

The Committee recommended the proposal for Environmental Clearance with the above conditions in the Clearance letter for strict compliance by the project proponent.

4.7 Finalization of ToR for the development of land fill site for Aizawl City in State of Mizoram by M/s Project Director, SIPMIU (NERCCDIP) [F. No.10-73/2010-IA-III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves development of land fill site for Aizawl City in State of Mizoram. The existing system of waste collection is through a manual/multi-handling system, which is not in conformance to the rules. It is proposed to provide additional capacity to city’s present SWM work, including additional Equipment. Storage bins for effective collection of Solid waste, additional vehicle to strengthen effectively and timely transportation of solid wastes to treatment and disposal site, Development of land fill site and capacity development for (i) effective public participation in segregation of recyclable waste and storage of waste at source and (ii) primary collection of waste.

It is estimated that 103 metric tons per day (mtpd) of solid waste is generated within GAPA. Presently, only 40% - 45% of wastes is collected and transported to the disposal site. The total cost of the project is Rs. 14 crores.

During discussions, following points emerged:

(i) Examine a 10 km. radius map (on survey of India toposheet) showing co-ordinates of project site, national highway, state highway, district road/approach road, river, canal, natural drainage; protected areas, under Wild Life (Protection) Act, archaeological site, natural lake, flood area, human settlements (with population), industries, high tension electric line, prominent wind direction (summer and winter), effluent drain, if any and ponds etc. should be presented and impacts assessed on the same.

(ii) Examine and submit the management plan to comply the provisions in Schedule II of MSW Rules, 2000.

(iii) Examine and submit the compliance with specifications of land fill site as per schedule III of MSW Rules, 2000.

(iv) All the data required as per schedule III of MSW Rules, 2000 regarding water quality and ambient air quality shall be generated.

(v) Examine and submit the data to comply the Para No 30(Plantation at landfill site), para 31(closure of landfill site and post-care), para 33(Special Provisions for hilly areas) of schedule III of MSW Rules, 2000.

(vi) Copy of the latest annual report submitted by Municipal Authority in Form II as per rule 4(4) of MSW Rules 2000 shall be covered in the EIA report

(vii) Examine and submit details of the generation of wastes at the residential level.

(viii) The segregation of the waste should be carried out at the house hold level by the public. A system of collection of waste should be developed with the awareness programme and capacity building.

(ix) Submit the details about the land use of the site with a copy of a site plan with the location of other activities all around the site.

(x) Examine the details of water bodies and drains located all around the site and also examine the impacts on the nearby water bodies.

(xi) Explore the possibility of using inert material and plastics for use in road construction.

(xii) Examine and submit details of depth of ground water and the impact of leachate on the ground water.

(xiii) Examine and submit details of storm water.

(xiv) Collection from the composted area.

(xv) Examine and submit details of monitoring of water quality around the landfill site. Water analysis shall also include for nitrate and phosphate.

(xvi) Examine and submit details of the odour control measures.

(xvii) Submit the criteria for assessing waste generation.

(xviii) Submit a copy of the layout plan of project site showing solid waste storage, green belt (width & length, 33% of the project area), all roads, prominent wind direction, processing plant & buildings etc. should be provided.

(xix) Submit a copy of the topography of the area indicating whether the site requires any filling, if so, the details of filling, quantity of fill material required, its source and transportation, etc.

(xx) Submit the details of sanitary land fill site impermeability and whether it would be lined, if so details thereof.

(xxi) Examine and submit the details of impact on environmental sensitive areas.

(xxii) Examine and submit details of ambient air quality monitoring including Methane and CO2 and compare with the notification of 16^th November, 2009.

(xxiii) Examine and submit details of wind rose diagram.

(xxiv) Submit details of the design of landfill site and disposal of debris.

(xxv) Examine and submit details of additional traffic generation due to the transportation of garbage upto the site and also examine the impacts on the existing traffic. Necessary proposal should be made for improvement of traffic intersections and also strengthening and widening of the roads.

(xxvi) Submit details of protection from surface drainage. Submit the details of storm water drainage. Examine and submit the details of impact of the project on traffic.

(xxvii) Examine and submit details of risk assessment and disaster management.

(xxviii) Submit the details of the future perspective plan for other areas.

(xxix) MSW rules should be followed in true spirits.

(xxx) Submit Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Monitoring Plan with costs and parameters.

Any further clarification on caring out the above studies including anticipated impacts due to the project and mitigative measure, project proponent can refer to the model ToR available on Ministry website “http://moef.nic.in/Manual/”.

Public hearing to be conducted for the project as per provisions of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 and the issues raised by the public should be addressed in the Environmental Management Plan.

A detailed draft EIA/EMP report should be prepared as per the above additional TOR and should be submitted to the Ministry as per the Notification.

4.8 Finalization of ToR for rehabilitation and upgrading to 2 – lane with paved shoulders configuration of NH-6 from Arang to Sagaipalli in the state of Chhattisgarh by M/s NHAI [F. No. 10-80/2010-IA.III].

As presented by the project proponent, the project starts at Km 88.57 i.e. Orissa Border and ends at Arang Village at Km 239 which is 33 Km from Raipur the Capital City of Chhattisgarh State covering about 150.4 km length. The road section passes through built up areas are Arang, Pithora, Sankra, Basna and Saraipali in Raipur and Mahasamund Districts of Chhattisgarh. The land use pattern with in 10km on either side of the project area is predominantly Agriculture and Built-up and also partly Forest. Land use pattern with in 60m ROW is also similar in nature. The project does not pass through National park/sanctuary/wild life corridor/ eco-sensitive zone. Existing RoW of the project road is about 36.6m (24.4 m only for 4Km. stretch). The proposed RoW 45 m. Forest land to be acquired 56.48 ha, Protected Forest area is 4.37 ha, restricted forest area is 52.11 ha.

Approximately 690 ha land proposed to be acquired for improvement and widening of the road out of which, agriculture, barren and Built up is about 633 ha and forest land is about 56.48 ha. Approximately 14,000 trees proposed to be felled for improvement of project road. Against which about 42000 trees shall be planted as avenue plantation. The project road has 7 major bridges and 23 minor bridges and 88 pipe/slab/arch/box culverts. The new seven major bridges and 23 minor bridges has been proposed four lane. The 88 no. culverts have been widened and additional 3 culverts are proposed for the development.

There is no rail crossing in this project. 13 vehicular under passes and 11 pedestrian/cattle under passes are proposed. There are 9 major and 101 minor intersections on the project road, which have been proposed for improvement under proposed design. Footpaths have been proposed at built up locations. Busbays have been provided at 26 locations on both sides. Truck lay byes have been proposed at 10 locations on both sides at frequency of 15kms. One trauma centre (medical facilities) and ambulance facilities is proposed at two toll plazas. There would be about 342 project affected families due to improvement of project road. The entitled persons shall be compensated as per National Highways Act, 1956. RCC crash barrier guard wall has been proposed at about 3050m.

Pedestrian/median railing at about 3840 m. High mass lights at about 16 locations. Peak demand of water would be about 1500 KLD during construction. Water harvesting system and oil grease separators have been proposed at 25 locations. The approximate Environmental Management works to be about Rs. 9 crores. The cost of resettlement and compensation worked out to be about Rs. 69 crores. The total civil cost of the project is about Rs. 946 crores.

During the discussions, the Committee finalized the following additional ToR for further study:

(i) Examine and submit a brief description of the project, project name, nature, size, its importance to the region/state and the country.

(ii) The proposal indicates the acquisition of forest land 56.48 ha, protected forest 4.37 ha and reserve forest 52.11 ha. Necessary prior permission shall be obtained from the Forest Department.

(iii) Any litigation(s) pending against the proposed project and/or any directions or orders passed by any court of law/any statutory authority against the project is to be detailed out.

(iv) Submit detailed alignment plan, with details such as nature of terrain (plain, rolling, hilly), land use pattern, habitation, cropping pattern, forest area, environmentally sensitive places, mangroves, notified industrial areas, sand dunes, sea, river, lake, details of villages, teshils, districts and states, latitude and longitude for important locations falling on the alignment by employing remote sensing techniques followed by ground truthing and also through secondary data sources.

(v) Describe various alternatives considered, procedures and criteria adopted for selection of the final alternative with reasons.

(vi) Submit Land use map of the study area to a scale of 1: 25,000 based on recent satellite imagery delineating the crop lands (both single and double crop), agricultural plantations, fallow lands, waste lands, water bodies, built-up areas, forest area and other surface features such as railway tracks, ports, airports, roads, and major industries etc. and submit a detailed ground surveyed map on 1:2000 scale showing the existing features falling within the right of way namely trees, structures including archaeological & religious, monuments etc. if any.

(vii) If the proposed route is passing through any hilly area, examine and submit the stability of slopes, if the proposed road is to pass through cutting or embankment/control of soil erosion from embankment.

(viii) If the proposed route involves tunneling, the details of the tunnel and locations of tunneling with geological structural fraction should be provided. In case the road passes through a flood plain of the river, the details of micro drainage, flood passages and information on flood periodicity at least of last 50 years in the area should be examined.

(ix) If the projects is located within 10 km. of the national parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, migratory corridors of wild animals, then a map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden thereon should be furnished at the stage of EC.

(x) Study regarding the Animal bypasses/underpasses etc. across the habitation areas shall be carried out. Adequate cattle passes for the movement of agriculture material shall be provided at the stretches passing through habitation areas.

(xi) If the proposed route requires cutting of trees, then the information should be provided for number of trees to be cut, their species and whether it also involved any protected or endangered species. Necessary green belt shall be provided on both side of the highway with proper central verge and cost provision should be made for regular maintenance.

(xii) If the proposed route is passing through a city or town, with houses and human habitation on the either side of the road, the necessity for provision of bypasses/diversions/under passes shall be examined and submitted. The proposal should also indicate the location of wayside amenities, which should include petrol station/service centre, rest areas including public conveyance etc.

(xiii) Submit details about measures taken for the pedestrian safety and construction of underpasses and foot-over bridges along with flyovers and interchanges.

(xiv) Assess whether there is a possibility that the proposed project will adversely affect road traffic in the surrounding areas (e.g. by causing increases in traffic congestion and traffic accidents).

(xv) Examine and submit the details of use of fly ash in the road construction, if the project road is located within the 100 km from the Thermal Power Plant.

(xvi) Examine and submit the details of sand quarry, borrow area and rehabilitation.

(xvii) Climate and meteorology (max and min temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, frequency of tropical cyclone and snow fall); the nearest IMD meteorological station from which climatological data have been obtained to be indicated.

(xviii) The air quality monitoring should be carried out as per the new notification issued on 16^th November, 2009.

(xix) Identify project activities during construction and operation phases, which will affect the noise levels and the potential for increased noise resulting from this project. Discuss the effect of noise levels on near by habitation during the construction and operational phases of the proposed highway. Identify noise reduction measures and traffic management strategies to be deployed for reducing the negative impact if any. Prediction of noise levels should be done by using mathematical modeling at different representative locations.

(xx) Examine the impact during construction activities due to generation of fugitive dust from crusher units, air emissions from hot mix plants and vehicles used for transportation of materials and prediction of impact on ambient air quality using appropriate mathematical model, description of model, input requirement and reference of derivation, distribution of major pollutants and presentation in tabular form for easy interpretation shall be carried out.

(xxi) Also examine and submit the details about the protection to existing habitations from dust, noise, odour etc. during construction stage.

(xxii) If the proposed route involves cutting of earth, the details of area to be cut, depth of cut, locations, soil type, volume and quantity of earth and other materials to be removed with location of disposal/dump site along with necessary permission.

(xxiii) If the proposed route is passing through low lying areas, details of fill materials and initial and final levels after filling above MSL, should be examined and submit.

(xxiv) Examine and submit details of water quantity required and source of water.

(xxv) Examine and submit the details of measures taken during constructions of bridges across river/canal/major or minor drains keeping in view the flooding of the rivers and the life span of the existing bridges. Provision of speed breakers, safety signals, service lanes and foot paths should be examined at appropriate locations through out the proposed road to avoid the accidents.

(xxvi) If there will be any change in the drainage pattern after the proposed activity, details of changes shall be examined and submitted.

(xxvii) Rain water harvesting pit should be at least 3 - 5 m. above the highest ground water table. Provision shall be made for oil and grease removal from surface runoff.

(xxviii) If there is a possibility that the construction/widening of road will cause impact such as destruction of forest, poaching, reductions in wetland areas, if so, examine the impact and submit details.

(xxix) Submit the details of road safety, signage, service roads, vehicular under passes, accident prone zone and the mitigation measures.

(xxx) IRC guidelines shall be followed for widening & up-gradation of road.

(xxxi) Submit details of social impact assessment due to the proposed construction of road.

(xxxii) Examine road design standards, safety equipment specifications and Management System training to ensure that design details take account of safety concerns and submit the traffic management plan. Road safety audit shall be carried out and report shall be submitted to the Ministry.

(xxxiii) Accident data and geographic distribution should be reviewed and analyzed to predict and identify trends– incase of expansion of the existing highway and provide Post accident emergency assistance and medical care to accident victims.

(xxxiv) If the proposed project involves any land reclamation, details to be provided for which activity land to reclaim and the area of land to be reclaimed.

(xxxv) Details of the properties, houses, businesses etc. activities likely to be effected by land acquisition and their financial loses annually.

(xxxvi) Detailed R&R plan with data on the existing socio-economic status of the population in the study area and broad plan for resettlement of the displaced population, site for the resettlement colony, alternative livelihood concerns/employment and rehabilitation of the displaced people, civil and housing amenities being offered, etc and the schedule of the implementation of the project specific

(xxxvii) Submit details of Corporate Social Responsibility. Necessary provisions should be made in the budget.

(xxxviii) Estimated cost of the project including environmental monitoring cost and funding agencies, whether governmental or on the basis of BOT etc and provide details of budget provisions (capital & recurring) for the project specific R&R Plan.

(xxxix) Submit environmental management and monitoring plan for all phases of the project viz. construction and operation.

Public hearing to be conducted in both the District for the project as per provisions of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 and the issues raised by the public should be addresses in the Environmental Management Plan.

4.9 Finalization of ToR for widening and rehabilitation of NH Sections in the State of UP under pachage – IVB – Unnao - Lalganj Section of NH-232A by M/s NHAI [F.No. 10-83/2010-IA.III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposed road starts from Km 90/700 of NH-232 A at Unnao and ends at Lalganj (Km 158/073) covering about 67.4 kilometres. The project road falls in Unnao and Raebareli of Uttar Pradesh. The road section passes through built-up areas of Unnao Town, villages Gadan Khera, Lohcha, Achalganj, Bather, Pachodda, Sikandarpur Karn, Lalkuan, Bighapur, Patan Takiya, Bihar, Simari and at Lalgunj Town. Land use pattern within 10 km on either side of project area is predominantly agriculture, and built-up. Land use along the project road (within 60 meter corridor) is also the same. Existing RoW of the project road is about 12-54 meters. The proposed right of way (RoW) for widening is 45 m and 60 m is kept for bypasses and realignments. Approximately 304 ha. land is proposed to be acquired for the improvement of project road, out of which irrigated land is 301 ha is agriculture and built-up land is 3 ha.

The project does not involve acquisition of forest land. However tree cutting within existing RoW will be required for the construction of 2/4 lane; There are 7 bridges including one major bridge, 123 pipe/slab/arch culverts. Out of which, only one major bridge has been retained and six minor bridges have been proposed for re-construction. Additionally one minor bridge has been proposed for new construction. The 5 culverts have been retained, 112 proposed for reconstruction and 21 culverts proposed on realignment/bypass.

A new 4-lane Grade Separator has been proposed at km 91/500 on crossing with NH-25. There are 10 and 89 intersections (major and minor) on the project road, which have been proposed for improved under proposed design; Footpaths cum drain have been provided 19.9 km width of 1.5 m; Only one bypass is proposed at Achalganj (km 98/800 to km 105/400). Detailed alternative alignment analysis have been conducted before finalization of bypass alignment.

Two lanes with divided carriageway have been proposed at start of project road to end of Achalganj bypass for safe movement of local traffic (15.5 km). Bus bays have been provided at 23 locations on both sides (2x23=46 nos.). Truck lay byes have been provided at 2 locations on both sides at km 119+900 and km 142+725. One Trauma Centre (Medical facilities) and ambulance facilities for the locals is proposed at Toll Plaza at Km 123+900. W-beam crash barrier/stone masonry guard wall has been proposed about 1750 m Metal Crash Barrier, 8900 m RCC Crash Barrier. High mass lighting at 10 locations.

Approximately 3,000 trees proposed to be felled for the improvement of project road, against which about 9,000 trees shall be planted as avenue plantation.

There would be about 352 project affected families due to the improvement of project road. The entitled persons shall be compensated according to the provisions of the National Highways Act, 1956. Peak demand of water would be approximate 1150 KLD during construction. The approximate budget for environmental management works worked out to Rs. 3 crores. Cost for resettlement and compensation worked out to Rs. 45.6 Crores. The total civil cost of the project is approximately Rs. 416.9 Crores.

During the discussions, the Committee finalized the following additional TOR for further study:

(i) Examine and submit a brief description of the project, project name, nature, size, its importance to the region/state and the country.

(ii) Any litigation(s) pending against the proposed project and/or any directions or orders passed by any court of law/any statutory authority against the project is to be detailed out.

(iii) Submit detailed alignment plan, with details such as nature of terrain (plain, rolling, hilly), land use pattern, habitation, cropping pattern, forest area, environmentally sensitive places, mangroves, notified industrial areas, sand dunes, sea, river, lake, details of villages, teshils, districts and states, latitude and longitude for important locations falling on the alignment by employing remote sensing techniques followed by ground truthing and also through secondary data sources.

(iv) Describe various alternatives considered, procedures and criteria adopted for selection of the final alternative with reasons.

(v) Submit Land use map of the study area to a scale of 1:25,000 based on recent satellite imagery delineating the crop lands (both single and double crop), agricultural plantations, fallow lands, waste lands, water bodies, built-up areas, forest area and other surface features such as railway tracks, ports, airports, roads, and major industries etc. and submit a detailed ground surveyed map on 1:2000 scale showing the existing features falling within the right of way namely trees, structures including archaeological & religious, monuments etc. if any.

(vi) If the proposed route is passing through any hilly area, examine and submit the stability of slopes, if the proposed road is to pass through cutting or embankment/control of soil erosion from embankment.

(vii) If the proposed route involves tunneling, the details of the tunnel and locations of tunneling with geological structural fraction should be provided. In case the road passes through a flood plain of the river, the details of micro drainage, flood passages and information on flood periodicity at least of last 50 years in the area should be examined.

(viii) If the projects is located within 10 km of the national parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, migratory corridors of wild animals, then a map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden thereon should be furnished at the stage of EC.

(ix)Study regarding the Animal bypasses/underpasses etc. across the habitation areas shall be carried out. Adequate cattle passes for the movement of agriculture material shall be provided at the stretches passing through habitation areas.

(x) If the proposed route requires cutting of trees, then the information should be provided for number of trees to be cut, their species and whether it also involved any protected or endangered species. Necessary green belt shall be provided on both side of the highway with proper central verge and cost provision should be made for regular maintenance.

(xi)If the proposed route is passing through a city or town, with houses and human habitation on the either side of the road, the necessity for provision of bypasses/diversions/under passes shall be examined and submitted. The proposal should also indicate the location of wayside amenities, which should include petrol station/service centre, rest areas including public conveyance etc.

(xii) Submit details about measures taken for the pedestrian safety and construction of underpasses and foot-over bridges along with flyovers and interchanges.

(xiii) Assess whether there is a possibility that the proposed project will adversely affect road traffic in the surrounding areas (e.g. by causing increases in traffic congestion and traffic accidents).

(xiv) Examine and submit the details of use of fly ash in the road construction, if the project road is located within the 100 km from the Thermal Power Plant.

(xv) Examine and submit the details of sand quarry, borrow area and rehabilitation.

(xvi) Climate and meteorology (max and min temperature, relative humidity, rainfall, frequency of tropical cyclone and snow fall); the nearest IMD meteorological station from which climatological data have been obtained to be indicated.

(xvii) The air quality monitoring should be carried out as per the new notification issued on 16^th November, 2009.

(xviii) Identify project activities during construction and operation phases, which will affect the noise levels and the potential for increased noise resulting from this project. Discuss the effect of noise levels on near by habitation during the construction and operational phases of the proposed highway. Identify noise reduction measures and traffic management strategies to be deployed for reducing the negative impact if any. Prediction of noise levels should be done by using mathematical modeling at different representative locations.

(xix) Examine the impact during construction activities due to generation of fugitive dust from crusher units, air emissions from hot mix plants and vehicles used for transportation of materials and prediction of impact on ambient air quality using appropriate mathematical model, description of model, input requirement and reference of derivation, distribution of major pollutants and presentation in tabular form for easy interpretation shall be carried out.

(xx) Also examine and submit the details about the protection to existing habitations from dust, noise, odour etc. during construction stage.

(xxi) If the proposed route involves cutting of earth, the details of area to be cut, depth of cut, locations, soil type, volume and quantity of earth and other materials to be removed with location of disposal/dump site along with necessary permission.

(xxii) If the proposed route is passing through low lying areas, details of fill materials and initial and final levels after filling above MSL, should be examined and submit.

(xxiii) Examine and submit details of water quantity required and source of water.

(xxiv) Examine and submit the details of measures taken during constructions of bridges across river/canal/major or minor drains keeping in view the flooding of the rivers and the life span of the existing bridges. Provision of speed breakers, safety signals, service lanes and foot paths should be examined at appropriate locations through out the proposed road to avoid the accidents.

(xxv) If there will be any change in the drainage pattern after the proposed activity, details of changes shall be examined and submitted.

(xxvi) Rain water harvesting pit should be at least 3 - 5 m. above the highest ground water table. Provision shall be made for oil and grease removal from surface runoff.

(xxvii) If there is a possibility that the construction/widening of road will cause impact such as destruction of forest, poaching, reductions in wetland areas, if so, examine the impact and submit details.

(xxviii) Submit the details of road safety, signage, service roads, vehicular under passes, accident prone zone and the mitigation measures.

(xxix) IRC guidelines shall be followed for widening & up-gradation of road.

(xxx) Submit details of social impact assessment due to the proposed construction of road.

(xxxi) Examine road design standards, safety equipment specifications and Management System training to ensure that design details take account of safety concerns and submit the traffic management plan. Road safety audit shall be carried out and report shall be submitted to the Ministry.

(xxxii) Accident data and geographic distribution should be reviewed and analyzed to predict and identify trends– incase of expansion of the existing highway and provide Post accident emergency assistance and medical care to accident victims.

(xxxiii) If the proposed project involves any land reclamation, details to be provided for which activity land to reclaim and the area of land to be reclaimed.

(xxxiv) Details of the properties, houses, businesses etc. activities likely to be effected by land acquisition and their financial loses annually.

(xxxv) Detailed R&R plan with data on the existing socio-economic status of the population in the study area and broad plan for resettlement of the displaced population, site for the resettlement colony, alternative livelihood concerns/employment and rehabilitation of the displaced people, civil and housing amenities being offered, etc and the schedule of the implementation of the project specific

(xxxvi) Submit details of Corporate Social Responsibility. Necessary provisions should be made in the budget.

(xxxvii) Estimated cost of the project including environmental monitoring cost and funding agencies, whether governmental or on the basis of BOT etc and provide details of budget provisions (capital & recurring) for the project specific R&R Plan.

(xxxviii) Submit environmental management and monitoring plan for all phases of the project viz. construction and operation.

Public hearing to be conducted for the project in both two Districts as per provisions of Environmental Impact Assessment Notification, 2006 and the issues raised by the public should be addresses in the Environmental Management Plan.

4.10 Finalization of ToR for widening and rehabilitation of NH Sections in the State of UP under pachage – IVB – Lucknow – Raibareli Section of NH-24B by M/s NHAI [F.No. 10-84/2010-IA.III]

As presented by the project proponent, the proposed road starts at from Lucknow 12/700 and ends at Raibareli (Km 82/700) covering about 70.0 kilometres. The project road falls in Lucknow and Raibareli Districts of Uttar Pradesh. The road section passes through built-up areas are Mohanlalganj, Nigoha, Bachhrawan, Kundanganj, Harchandpur, and Ratapur. Land use pattern within 10 km on either side of project area is predominantly agriculture, and built-up. Land use along the project road (within 60 meter corridor) is the same. Existing RoW of the project road is about 20-40 meters. The proposed right of way (RoW) for widening is 45m/60m for 4 laning. Approximately 365 ha. land would be acquired for the improvement of project road, out of which irrigated land is 362 ha is agricultural and built-up land is 3 ha. The project does not involve acquisition of forest land. However tree cutting within existing RoW will required for the construction of 4 lane roads. The project road has 8 minor bridges and 109 pipe/slab/arch/box culverts. The new 7 minor bridges have been proposed on the additional two lanes and one 4 lane bridge has been proposed for reconstruction. The 22 nos culverts have been widened and balance 87 nos are proposed to be reconstructed. There are two rail-road level crossings. A new 2 lane RoB under construction at km 48.300. The new additional 2-lane RoB at km 48.300 and 4 lane RoB is proposed to be constructed. There are 10 major and 280 minor intersections on the project road, which have been proposed for improvement under proposed design. Footpaths have been proposed at built-up locations for pedestrians (47000 m). Four foot over bridge are proposed at PGI Lucknow, Mohanlalganj, Bacharwa, and Ratapur Chowk for safe pedestrians crossings and one cattle crossings at km 54/050 along the project road; Bus bays have been provided at 31 locations on both sides (2x31=62 nos.). Truck lay byes have been proposed at 2 locations on both. One Trauma Centre (Medical facilities) and ambulance facilities for the locals is proposed at Toll Plaza km 42/550; Approximately 8,000 trees proposed to be felled for the improvement of project road, against which about 24,000 trees shall be planted as avenue plantation. There would be about 450 project affected families due to the improvement of project road. The entitled persons shall be compensated according to the provisions of the National Highways Act, 1956. RCC crash barrier guard wall has been proposed about 24600 m. Pedestrian/median railing about 2900 m.

High mass lights at 12 locations; Peak demand of water would be approximate 1200 KLD during construction. Drinking water kiosks at 6 locations and litter bin at 6 locations. Water Harvesting Systems and oil/grease separators have been proposed at 10 locations. The approximate budget for environmental management works worked out to Rs. 3.35 crores. Cost for resettlement and compensation worked out to Rs. 54.75 crores. The total civil cost of the project is approximately Rs. 628.69 crores.

During the discussions, the Committee finalized the following additional TOR for further study:

(i) Examine and submit a brief description of the project, project name, nature, size, its importance to the region/state and the country.

(ii) Any litigation(s) pending against the proposed project and/or any directions or orders passed by any court of law/any statutory authority against the project is to be detailed out.

(iv) Describe various alternatives considered, procedures and criteria adopted for selection of the final alternative with reasons.

(v) Submit Land use map of the study area to a scale of 1:25000 based on recent satellite imagery delineating the crop lands (both single and double crop), agricultural plantations, fallow lands, waste lands, water bodies, built-up areas, forest area and other surface features such as railway tracks, ports, airports, roads, and major industries etc. and submit a detailed ground surveyed map on 1:2000 scale showing the existing features falling within the right of way namely trees, structures including archaeological & religious, monuments etc. if any.

(viii) If the projects is located within 10km. of the national parks, sanctuaries, biosphere reserves, migratory corridors of wild animals, then a map duly authenticated by Chief Wildlife Warden showing these features vis-à-vis the project location and the recommendations or comments of the Chief Wildlife Warden thereon should be furnished at the stage of EC.