MINUTES
The
Minutes of the 87th Meeting of the Expert Appraisal Committee for
Building Construction, Coastal Regulation Zone, Infrastructure Development and
Miscellaneous projects held on 19th – 20th April, 2010 at
Fazal Chambers, SCOPE Complex,
1. Opening
Remarks of the Chairman.
The
Chairman welcomed the members to the 87th meeting of the EAC. He
also thanked all the members for the active participation and support in the
appraisal of the projects. Members Secretary informed about the communications
received from Dr. Ramesh and Prof. Anantrajan about their inability to attend
the meeting. He also informed that in the 86th meeting of EAC, it was
decided to have a site visit of M/s. Kepton Construction Pvt. Ltd. project at
Thane, Mumbai. Prof. Anantarajan was
nominated but as he will be out of country, it was decided to nominate Dr.
Neeraj Sharma of CRRI. The Member
Secretary further informed about the action taken on the decisions of the 86th
meeting held on 25th -26th March,
2.
Confirmation of the Minutes of the 86th
Meeting of the EAC held on 25th -26th March, 2010 at
Minutes of the 85th Meeting of the EAC
held on 25th - 26th February, 2010 at New Delhi were confirmed as circulated to the
Members.
3. Consideration
of Old Proposals:
3.1 CRZ Clearance
for laying of crude oil pipeline from Chennai Port Trust
to CPCL Refinery at Manali, Tamil Nadu by M/s. Chennai Petroleum Corporation
Limited
(F.No.10-78/2008-IA.III)
As presented
by the project proponent, a new crude oil pipeline of
The
crude oil requirement of the Manali Refinery is being handled through Chennai
Port Trust (ChPT) through a
A new crude oil pipeline of
The project
has been earlier appraised by the EAC in its meeting held on 27- 29th
Jan. 2010 and certain observations were made. The proponent has submitted the desired information.
The details submitted and presented by the proponent was discussed. The
proponent submitted a copy of the minutes
of Tamil Nadu CZMA for the proposed new route.
During the discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
Regarding the complaint dated 21.01.2010 from Kasimedu Fishermen
Development Association, Kasimedu against laying of pipeline in residential
areas and thereby problems like likely ground water contamination due to
spillage or leak of crude oil and chances of explosion due to leakage of oil
etc, it was informed by the project proponent that the new pipeline route is
away from habitation area. The EIA, EMP and Risk analysis has been carried out
incorporating all the safety measures.
(ii)
The project
proponent clarified that the CEPI index is for the projects requiring
environmental clearance under EIA Notification, 2006 whereas their proposal is
under CRZ Notification, 1991. They also clarified that it is not a new project
but just to replace the old pipeline with the new pipeline and TNCZMA has
already examined all the issues and recommended the proposal for the issue of
clearance.
(iii)
A NOC/ Clearance for
laying of pipeline shall be obtained from NHAI / Railways for right of way before
initiation of the work and the same shall be submitted to the Ministry.
(iv)
Submit a copy of a Certified
Map on the New pipeline route along with the details of habitation area,
demarcating the minimum distance between the pipeline and habitation.
(v)
Submit a copy of the
recommendation of Tamil Nadu Coastal Zone Management Authority.
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.
3.2 Amendment of construction of Berth No.4 in
stead of Berth No. 7 at Karaikal Port (Phase-II) at Puducherry by M/s. Karaikal
Port Pvt. Ltd. (F.No.10-42/2009-IA.III)
As presented by the project proponent,
the proposal involves the construction
of berth No. 4 instead of berth No.7 in Phase-II at Karaikal Port Pvt. Ltd. The
Ministry has already issued clearance vide letter no.10-2/2006 IA – III dated
06.05.06 for the development of phase – I which includes two berths (Berth No.
1 for General cargo and Berth No.2 for coal) with handling capacity of 4
MTPA. Phase – II clearance was issued
vide letter no. 10-42/2009 – IA III dated 22.09.2009 which includes 3 berths
(Berth No. 3 for the coal, Berth No. 7 for the edible oil/ multipurpose and
Berth No. 9 for OSV /PSV) with handling capacity of 20.5 MTPA.
The present
proposal is for the amendment to Environmental Clearance issued for Phase II
replacing Berth no. 7 by Berth No. 4. for 10 MTPA Coal handling instead of for the edible oil/ multipurpose. It has been observed from the EIA
studies that the proposed expansion activities have insignificant impact on the
environment. The baseline
environmental data measured/recorded are well within the prescribed CPCB
standards. No Rehabilitation and Re-settlement issues are involved.
During the discussion, the following points emerged:
(i) Tranquility
study shall be carried to make sure that Berth No. 4 will fulfill the
tranquility requirements for handling of coal. It is to be examined if at all the
extensions of breakwater will be required or not.
(ii) Submit a copy
of the recommendation of Puducherry Coastal Zone Management Authority regarding
the amendment of the project.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environmental and CRZ Clearance with the above conditions that these will be
submitted to the Ministry before the issue of clearance.
3.3 CRZ Clearance for beautification of Gateway
of India procumbent on plot bearing C.S. No. 475, Colaba Division -A- ward
Mumbai by M/s. Chief Engineer (DP) Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai
[F.No.11-67/2009-IA.III]
The proposal
involves beatification i.e. work of repairs and redevelopment of garden, toilet
block, rehabilitation of affected ticketing stall of ferry boats in the
vicinity of Gateway of India. Gateway of
The area
under proposal is 8500 sq.m and falls under CRZ-II category as per the CZMP
approved by MoEF on 19.01.2000. The site is on the landward side of the
existing paved road and the existing structure.
The MCZMA
recommended the proposal to the MoEF.
The
proposal was put up for consideration in the 79th EAC meeting held
on 27th /28th August, 2009. The Ministry while processing
the proposal has some observations on which further clarifications were asked.
The proponent has submitted the information. The details submitted and
presented were examined by the Committee.
During the
discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
The details provided
by the proponent shows that the area falls under Heritage site. As per the CRZ Notification, 1991 heritage
sites are categorized as CRZ-I, whereas the MCZMA has mentioned in their
recommendations that the site is in CRZ-II.
(ii)
As per the CRZ
Notification 1991, para 3, 2 (iv) only reconstruction of heritage building are permissible,
which is not the ease in the present proposal.
(iii)
Construction has
already started, which is a violation, of CRZ notification 1991.
In
view of the above, the Committee deferred the project and suggested that the
Ministry should seek clarification from MCZMA about the classification of
areas, location of new construction, NoC from Heritage Committee and present status of construction.
3.4 Amendment to the Environmental Clearance
issued for the construction of second liquid chemical/specialized grades of
Petroleum, Oil and Lubricant (POL) berth at Pir-Pau, Mumbai by M/s. Mumbai Port
Trust [F.No.11-81/2009-IA.III]
As presented
by the project proponent, the Mumbai Port Trust (MbPT) is handling specialized
grades of POL and chemicals at Old Pir Pau berth constructed in the year 1922
and at First Chemical Berth commissioned in the year 1996 at Pir Pau,
Mahul-Chembur. In view of growth in POL and Chemical traffic and demand from
the users, MbPT has decided to construct a Second Liquid Chemical Berth South
of the First Chemical Berth (FCB) at Pir Pau and by extending approach. The
proposed Second Chemical Berth (SCB) is at
The
Environmental Clearance was earlier issued vide letter No. 10-18/2006 - IA.III,
dated 21.03.2007. The present proposal is for the modification of one of the
conditions of Environmental Clearance to undertake rock dredging for Second
Liquid Chemical berth.
During the course of obtaining
Environmental clearance from Ministry of Environment, Govt. of India, it was
conveyed that cutter suction dredger can do the dredging in rock and no
blasting is necessary. The tenders for Capital dredging work with cutter
suction dredger or any other suitable dredger for dredging in soil and rock on
three occasions were discharged for poor response. Feed back received from the
bidders indicates that rock dredging without controlled blasting is not
feasible. MCZMA vide their letter dated 03.07.2009 has forwarded its
recommendations to MoEF, GOI.
The project
has been earlier appraised by the EAC in its 79th meeting held on
27-29th Aug. 2009 and certain observations were made. The proponent has submitted the information.
The details submitted and presented were examined by the Committee.
During the
discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
Trail blast if carried
out may impact the archeological site-Elephanta caves. A study shall be carried
through an Independent agency like CWPRS and
the report to be submitted to the Ministry.
(ii) Archeological clearance shall be obtained before initiation of the
project and submitted to the Ministry.
The Committee
recommends the amendment of the proposal with the above conditions that there
should not be any impact on the archeological site and a NoC shall be obtained
from the Archeological Authorities.
3.5 CRZ Clearance
for the construction of beach resort at R.S. No. 144, Poornankuppam, Revenue
village, Ariyankuppam commune Panchayat, Puducherry by M/s. Annamalai Sea View
Resorts (F.No:
16-4/2009-IA.III)
As presented
by the project proponent, the proposal is for the construction of Beach Resort
on a plot area of 63,600 sq.m. The total
built up area of the project is 6,000.84 sq.m.
It is proposed to construct 53 Rooms including cottages with Public
areas like Reception, Restaurant, Conference Hall, and Holiday Activities etc.
with Back of house. It also consists of Car parking, Swimming Pool, Outdoors
Spa, Outdoor Restaurant, Outdoor Games, Children Play area with lawns,
landscaping, approach road, tree plantation and wastewater treatment plants,
etc. Total water requirement is 37 KLD
which will be met from 21 KLD fresh
water and about 16 KLD treated waste water. Fresh water will be purchased from
Water Suppliers authorized by State Ground Water Authority. The total
wastewater generation during peak demand is estimated to be 16 KLD and this is
proposed to be treated in Decentralized Waste Water Treatment System. The solid
waste generation is about 1.5 TPA and this will be segregated, collected &
disposed by recycling/reuse and composting and the non-recyclable and
non-biodegradable waste will be handed over to the solid waste disposal
facility of the local panchayat. Organic Wastes will be composted and used as
manure for gardening. Rain Water Harvesting is proposed to be carried out by
building Rainwater sleeve wells and contour bunds to capture rainwater. The
total cost of the project is Rs.16 Crores.
The proposal
was discussed in the 19th meeting of the Puducherry Coastal Zone
Management Authority held on 12.2.2009 and recommended to the Ministry.
The project
was earlier appraised by the EAC in its 77th meeting held on 25th
- 26th June, 2009 and certain observations were
made. The proponent has submitted the
information. The details submitted and presented were examined by the EAC.
During the discussions, the following points
emerged:
(i) Sterilization viz-
Chlorination shall be done after tertiary treatment.
(ii) Parking plan shall
be revised relocating the parking in Development Zone area (200-500 mts from
HTL) and submit to the Ministry.
The Committee recommends the proposal for CRZ
Clearance with the above two conditions that these will be submitted to the
Ministry before the issue of clearance.
3.6. CRZ clearance
for RO RO Ferry Service Project of Dahej- Ghogha Project at Gujarat by M/s.
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves construction and
operation of RO-RO Ferry Service Terminals at Ghogha (21o
Gujarat SCZMA recommended the project on dated
28.07.2008.
The
project was earlier appraised by the EAC in its meeting held on 23rd - 24th
November, 2009 and 25th -26th, Feb. 2010 certain
observations were made.
Dr. Ramesh Ramachandran visited the site as part of the study of
hot spots and has informed that the field survey was undertaken at key
locations along the
On the basis of the report submitted and presentation made
by Dr. Ramesh Ramachandran, the Committee recommended that as the shoreline
changes were insignificant, a Comprehensive Environment Impact Assessment study for
a period of three seasons data is not required. The other details submitted by the
project proponent were examined by the EAC.
During discussion, the following
points emerged:
(i)
All the recommendation of EIA, risk analysis shall be strictly complied
with
(ii)
The temporary colony shall be located beyond CRZ
area.
(iii)
The Environmental Management Plan and Monitoring
Plan prepared and submitted both for construction and operation phase as
presented during the meeting on 25th February, 2010 shall be
complied.
(iv)
Containment bund shall be provided at the dredge
disposal site identified by NIO and DHI (
(v)
There shall not be any movement of Ferry vessels
within
(vi)
Mangrove plantation shall be carried out on an area
of
The Committee recommends the proposal for CRZ Clearance with the above
conditions in addition to the conditions in the clearance letter for strict
compliance by the project proponent.
4.
Consideration of New Proposals:
4.1. Environmental Clearance for the development of
Airport at Jaiselmar, Rajasthan by M/s. Airport Authority of
As presented
by the project proponent, the proposal involves
construction of new air terminal building, apron and taxi track for new civil
enclave at
The proposed civil enclave of new
terminal is proposed to be located close to existing operational airport;
therefore environmental disturbances will be insignificant. The new terminal
building with 7000 sq m covered area will be located in a plot of
The project
has been earlier appraised by the EAC in its 72nd meeting held on
19-20th Dec. 2008 and finalized the TOR. The Public Hearing was
conducted on 19th Feb., 2010 and the main issues raised were related
to disposal of solid waste and air pollution etc. The project proponent
incorporated the issues and submitted the EIA.The committee examined the
details submitted and presented.
During the
discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
A copy of the monitoring reports on air and water
quality.
(ii)
The type / species of tree saplings shall be
selected on the suitability for the Airport Zone based on climatic conditions.
(iii)
Conditions of NOC dated 20.03.2002 of Ministry of
Defense shall be strictly complied.
(iv)
The terminal building shall incorporate the features
of local architecture in and around the areas as well as take special measures
to highlight the Indian antiquity through a museum depicting the same.
(v)
All the
recommendations of EIA, EMP, disaster Management plan shall be strictly
complied with.
The Committee
recommends 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 expansion
and modernization of Jalgaon Airport by M/s. Maharashtra Airport Development
Company. [F.No. 10-31/2009-IA-III].
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves extension and modernization
of
In the final phase, runway will have length
of
The project
has been earlier appraised by the EAC in its 77th meeting held on
25th -26th June, 2009 and finalised the TOR. The Public Hearing was
conducted on 3rd Feb., 2010 and all the issues raised were
incorporated in the EIA/EMP. The details submitted and presented were examined
by the EAC.
During the
discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
Explore the
possibility to reuse the treated wastewater.
(ii)
All the
recommendations of EIA, EMP, and Disaster Management plan shall be strictly
complied with.
The Committee recommends the proposal for
Environmental Clearance with the above condition in the Clearance letter for
strict compliance by the project proponent.
4.3 Finalization
of ToR for the construction of
State Highway Project in Jharkhand by M/s. Jharakhand Accelerated Road
Development Company Ltd. [F.No.10-10/2010-IA-III]
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves the construction of State Highway Project (Category-B). The
project consists of six lanes (ROW-
The project will also involve
demolition of existing structures and removal of roadside vegetation within the
ROW. 3076 trees need to be removed.
The terrain is more or less plain
with minor undulations. Cutting and filling operations will be required for
leveling and grading of land according to the proposed landscape. There are 5
water bodies (village ponds) coming to ROW of project road, JARDCL will acquire
the affected water bodies for enhancement and rehabilitation. There are two
rivers Subran Rekha / Hatia River at Chainage
The land use on the both sides of
proposed alignment is mainly agriculture; however the alignment crosses some
urban and industrial area, commercial establishment. There is no reserved
forest, national park or sanctuary along the project road. The most of the land
for the project road has to be acquired.
Total land requirement for the project is
During the
discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
The proposed road
has not been declared as a
In view of the above observation, the
Committee recommens to return the proposal and close the file.
4.4 Finalization of ToR for
upgradation 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
The project road passes through
the forest area between 128+ 100 to 129+ 200. Diversion of about
The project road crosses many
rivers, streams and canals viz. Wain Ganaga at Km 95.500 and
During the discussions, the Committee finalized the following additional
TOR for further study:
(i)
Necessary
clearance shall be obtained for cutting of trees. Details to minimize the
cutting of trees shall be submitted.
(ii)
Justification
for selection of bye pass shall be submitted.
(iii)
Examine and submit the details of
R& R
(iv)
Details of the safety measures
adopted to prevent animal accidents in the forest area due to vehicle
movements.
(v)
Details of the forest
clearance/clearance from the Wildlife Board of India with regard to the project
site in the forest area.
(vi)
Submit details about measures
taken for the pedestrian safety and construction of underpasses and foot-over
bridges along with flyovers and interchanges.
(vii)
Rain water harvesting pit should
be at least 3 –
(viii)
Necessary arrangement shall be
made for drainage and over flooding of the surrounding area.
(ix)
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.
(x)
The air quality monitoring should
be carried out as per the new notification issued on 16th November, 2009.
(xi)
Adequate cattle passes for the
movement of agriculture material shall be provided at the stretches passing
through habitation areas.
(xii)
Submit details of requirement of
water during the construction phase and its source.
(xiii)
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.
(xiv)
Examine and submit the details of
sand quarry to be provided if any.
(xv)
Examine and submit the details of
service roads to be provided.
(xvi)
Examine and submit the details of
borrow area and rehabilitation.
(xvii)
Examine and submit the details of
the accident prone zone and the mitigation measures. Examine and submit the
details of vehicular under passes.
(xviii)
Submit the details of road safety
and signage.
(xix)
Submit details of corporate social
responsibility. Necessary provisions should be made in the budget.
(xx)
IRC guidelines shall be followed
for widening & upgradation of road.
(xxi)
Examine and submit the details of
projected noise levels and its likely impact on the nearby habitation and
forest /wild life area.
(xxii)
Examine and submit the details of
use of fly ash in the road construction, if the project road is located within
the
(xxiii)
Examine the stability of slopes,
if the proposed road is to pass through cutting or embankment / control of soil
erosion from embankment.
(xxiv)
The proposal should also indicate
the location of wayside amenities, which should include petrol station/service
centre, rest areas including public conveyance, etc.
(xxv)
Examine and submit the details
about the protection to existing habitations from dust, noise, odour etc.
during construction stage.
(xxvi)
Submit details of social impact
assessment due to the proposed construction of road.
(xxvii)
Submit details of alternate route
diversion plan during construction phase to avoid in convenience to the
existing traffic.
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.
4.5. Finalization of ToR for
upgradation of Narsinghpur / Amarwara section of NH-26 B in the State of
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
The
project is proposed to be developed within the existing RoW. Additional land
acquisition of about 2-
During the discussions, the Committee
finalized the following additional TOR for further study:
(i)
Study regarding the Animal bypasses / underpasses
etc. across the habitation areas shall be carried out.
(ii)
Study regarding alternate by passes shall also be
carried out.
(iii)
Submit details about measures taken for the
pedestrian safety and construction of underpasses and foot-over bridges along
with flyovers and interchanges.
(iv)
Rain water harvesting pit should be at least 3 –
(v)
Necessary arrangement shall be made for drainage and
over flooding of the surrounding area.
(vi)
Examine and submit the details of cutting of
trees. The efforts should be made to
minimize the number of tree cutting.
(vii)
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.
(viii)
The air quality monitoring should be carried out as
per the new notification issued on 16th November, 2009.
(ix)
Adequate cattle passes for the movement of
agriculture material shall be provided at the stretches passing through
habitation areas.
(x)
Submit details of requirement of water during the
construction phase and its source.
(xi)
Examine and submit the details of R&R.
(xii)
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.
(xiii)
Examine and submit the details of sand quarry to be
provided.
(xiv)
Examine and submit the details of service roads to
be provided if any.
(xv)
Examine and submit the details of borrow area and
rehabilitation.
(xvi)
Examine and submit the details of the accident prone
zone and the mitigation measures.
(xvii)
Examine and submit the details of vehicular under
passes.
(xviii)
Submit the details of road safety and signages.
(xix)
Submit details of Corporate Social Responsibility.
Necessary provisions should be made in the budget.
(xx)
IRC guidelines shall be followed for widening &
upgradation of road.
(xxi)
Examine and submit the details of projected noise
levels and its likely impact on the nearby habitation. Examine and submit the
details of use of fly ash in the road construction, if the project road is
located within the
(xxii)
Examine and stability of slopes, if the proposed
road is to pass through cutting or embankment / control of soil erosion from
embankment.
(xxiii)
The proposal should also indicate the location of
wayside amenities, which should include petrol station/service centre, rest
areas including public conveyance, etc.
(xxiv)
Examine and submit the details about the protection
to existing habitations from dust, noise, odour etc. during construction stage.
(xxv)
Submit details of social impact assessment due to the
proposed construction of road.
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.
4.6 Finalization of TOR for
rehabilitation and up gradation of 2 – lanes with paved Shoulders Configuration
of Multai - Chhindwara Section in the State of
As presented by the project proponent,
the proposal involves widening of existing NH
During the discussions, the Committee finalized the following additional
TOR for further study:
(i)
Impact on water bodies and
rehabilitation measures.
(ii)
Details of the safety measures
adopted to prevent animal accidents in the forest area due to vehicle
movements.
(iii)
Details of the forest clearance/clearance
from the Wildlife Board of India with regard to the project site in the forest
area.
(iv)
Submit details about measures taken for the
pedestrian safety and construction of underpasses and foot-over bridges along
with flyovers and interchanges.
(v)
Rain water harvesting pit should
be at least 3 –
(vi)
Necessary arrangement shall be
made for drainage and over flooding of the surrounding area.
(vii)
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.
(viii)
The air quality monitoring should
be carried out as per the new notification issued on 16th November, 2009.
(ix)
Adequate cattle passes for the
movement of agriculture material shall be provided at the stretches passing
through habitation areas.
(x)
The proposal indicates 16,262
trees are proposed to be cut. Necessary prior permission shall be obtained for
cutting of trees from the competent authorities. Compensatory afforestation
shall be carried out as per stipulated conditions of MoEF and State Forest
Division. Efforts should be made to minimize the number of tree cutting.
(xi)
Submit details of requirement of
water during the construction phase and its source.
(xii)
Examine and submit the details of
R&R.
(xiii)
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.
(xiv)
Examine and submit the details of
sand quarry to be provided.
(xv)
Examine and submit the details of
service roads to be provided.
(xvi)
Examine and submit the details of
borrow area and rehabilitation.
(xvii)
Examine and submit the details of
the accident prone zone and the mitigation measures.
(xviii)
Examine and submit the details of
vehicular under passes.
(xix)
Submit the details of road safety
and signages.
(xx)
Submit details of Corporate Social
Responsibility. Necessary provisions should be made in the budget.
(xxi)
IRC guidelines shall be followed
for widening & upgradation of road.
(xxii)
Examine and submit the details of
projected noise levels and its likely impact on the nearby habitation. Examine
and submit the details of use of fly ash in the road construction, if the
project road is located within the
(xxiii)
Examine and stability of slopes,
if the proposed road is to pass through cutting or embankment / control of soil
erosion from embankment.
(xxiv)
The proposal should also indicate
the location of wayside amenities, which should include petrol station/service
centre, rest areas including public conveyance, etc.
(xxv)
Examine and submit the details
about the protection to existing habitations from dust, noise, odour etc.
during construction stage.
(xxvi)
Submit details of social impact
assessment due to the proposed construction of road.
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.
4.7. Finalization
of TOR 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
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
The
proposed project is 45m ROW on Chhindwara bypass Ring road (56.950Km) and up
gradation of intermediate existing lane into two lane configuration (approx
The NH – 26B Section (Amarwara stretch)of the
project crosses the river Pench: NH – 26B section (Umranala stretch) of the project crosses
Bodro Nala , Kulbehra Nadi and Karak Nala. The proposed Chhinwara 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.
During the discussions, the Committee finalized the following additional
TOR for further study:
(i)
Explore all possible measures to
minimise the cutting of trees.
(ii)
Details of the safety measures adopted to
prevent animal accidents in the forest area due to vehicle movements.
(iii)
Rain
water harvesting pit should be at least 3 –
grease removal from surface runoff.
(iv)
Necessary
arrangement shall be made for drainage and over flooding of the surrounding
area.
(v)
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.
(vi)
The
air quality monitoring should be carried out as per the new notification issued
on 16th November, 2009.
(vii)
Adequate cattle passes for the movement of
agriculture material shall be provided at the stretches passing through
habitation areas.
(viii)
The proposal indicates 3,385 trees are proposed to
be cut. Necessary prior permission shall be obtained for cutting of trees from
the competent authorities. Compensatory afforestation shall be carried out as
per stipulated conditions of MoEF and State Forest Division.
(ix)
Submit details of requirement of water during the
construction phase and its source.
(x)
Examine and submit the details of R&R.
(xi)
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.
(xii)
Examine and submit the details of sand quarry to be
provided if any.
(xiii)
Examine and submit the details of service roads to
be provided.
(xiv)
Examine and submit the details of burrow area and
rehabilitation.
(xv)
Examine and submit the details of the accident
prone zone and the mitigation measures.
(xvi)
Examine and submit the details of vehicular under
passes.
(xvii)
Submit the details of road safety and signages.
(xviii)
Submit
details of corporate social responsibility. Necessary provisions should be made
in the budget.
(xix)
IRC
guidelines shall be followed for widening & upgradation of road.
(xx)
Examine
and submit the details of projected noise levels and its likely impact on the
nearby habitation.
(xxi)
Examine
and submit the details of use of fly ash in the road construction, if the
project road is located within the
(xxii)
Examine
and stability of slopes, if the proposed road is to pass through cutting or
embankment / control of soil erosion from embankment.
(xxiii)
The
proposal should also indicate the location of wayside amenities, which should
include petrol station/service centre, rest areas including public conveyance,
etc.
(xxiv)
Examine
and submit the details about the protection to existing habitations from dust,
noise, odour etc. during construction stage.
(xxv)
Submit
details of social impact assessment due to the proposed construction of road.
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. Environmental
Clearance for the expansion of Hyderabad Airport, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh by
M/s. GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd. (F.No. 11-1/2010-IA.III)
As presented
by the project proponent, the proposal is for the expansion of some activities
within the Airport at
GHIAL now proposes to construct a Special handling terminal
– 2592 sqm and a Passengers transport center – 1020 sqm. It is also proposed to enhance
the cargo handling capacity from 1,00,000 TPA to 3,00,000 TPA. The enhanced
cargo handling capacity require a small increase in infrastructure facilities
like: Ware houses (Perishable goods, non perishable goods) 2 no’s of 5000 sqm,
Cargo agents building – 3735.9 sqm and Additional cargo facility (Blue Dart) –
1425 sq.m. The total water requirement
for terminal building will be 40 KLD and for SEZ project will be 2937.7 KLD.
The power requirement will be for terminal building – 70 KWH and SEZ – 72 MW.
GHIAL has
also proposed to establish aviation SEZ within the premises of the airport on
an area of
The
project was submitted for the amendment of earlier Clearance issued which was
put up for appraisal during the EAC in its 83rd meeting held on 21st
– 23rd December, 2009. The Committee recommended that the project
cannot be considered simply as an amendment to the earlier Clearance issued,
but involves both, the expansion of the existing project as well as the
development of a SEZ, which was not earlier part of the project. The proposal
should be treated as a new project. The Committee suggested to the project
proponent that they should submit draft TOR for the above project under Project
/ Activity 7(a) combined with 7(c) under EIA Notification, 2006. The project
proponent submitted a draft TOR for finalization and also requested exemption of Public
hearing, since the proposed activities are within the airport premises and no
land acquisition is involved. The public
hearing was already conducted on 28.12.2002 for getting initial clearance for
the development of the airport. There is no increase in passengers
facility/nos. and the activities proposed under SEZ are not under Category ‘A’
or ‘B’.
The Committee finalised the TOR in the 84th
meeting of EAC held on 27th – 29th Jan, 2010 with the
recommendation of exemption of public hearing. The TOR was issued on 16th
Feb., 2010. The proponent submitted the
EIA/EMP. The details submitted and presented were examined by the Committee.
During the
discussions, the following points emerged:
(i) Although the
project proponent has covered all the issues/points of TOR in the presentation
but the EIA/EMP does not clearly reveal that the entire TOR has been covered.
(ii) The Committee
suggested that project proponent should revise and submit the EIA/EMP as per
the TOR to the Ministry.
(iii)
The project proponent should submit details of
a Comprehensive Risk Assessment and Disaster Management Plan including
emergency evacuation during natural and man-made disaster integrating with
existing airport.
The Committee recommends the proposal for Environmental Clearance after the submission of the details indicated above by the project proponent to the Ministry.
4.9 Finalisation
of TOR for the expansion of facilities at Port Redi, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra by M/s Redi Port Ltd., [F. No.
11-15/2010-IA.III]
As presented by the project proponent,
the proposal involves expansion of existing facilities at Port Redi to develop
berths and to make an all weather Port. This is one of the oldest existing port
facility operating for more than 30 years in
The proposed project will be developed in 5 phases. Phase
– 1 includes 1 dry bulk berth, 1 multipurpose berth, breakwater and rock bund, Phase – II includes additional 1 dry bulk
berth, 1 multipurpose berth and corresponding storage area, Phase – III
includes 1 Molasses berth, 1 container berth & 1 dry bulk berth, Phase – IV
additional 1 multipurpose berth and corresponding storage area, 1 LNG/ Liquid
berth and Phase –V includes 1 multipurpose berth.
A Southern
breakwater of length
During the discussions, the Committee finalized the following additional
TOR for further study:
(i)
Submit a copy of the recommendation
of MCZMA regarding the expansion project
(ii)
Examine and submit details of impact
on the existing ports nearby
(iii)
Submit details of total area
requirement, land available for the expansion, land reclamation required etc.
(iv)
Examine and submit details of
dredging, rock dredging and impact of construction of breakwater.
(v)
Submit details of transportation
of iron ore from source to stock yard and loading into ships including dust suppression measures,
(vi)
Submit details of unloading of coal
and storage and transportation to the destination including dust suppression
measures.
(vii)
Submit details of EIA, Risk Analysis
& Disaster Management Plan.
(viii)
Examine and submit details on
handling of molasses & Oil Spill Contingency Plan
(ix)
Examine the existing available infrastructure
– road/ railway network and impact on traffic due to the expansion.
(x)
Submit the details on ISPS compliance.
(xi)
Submit details of existing
clearances /Compliance.
(xii)
Submit details of dredging and
disposal of dredge material.
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.
4.10. CRZ clearance for petroleum products storage
terminal in Karwar Port by M/s
Tropicana Liquid Storage (p) Ltd. [F. No. 11-16/2010-IA.III.]
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves
expansion of Karwar terminal to store bulk liquid cargo and handling facilities
at
The Ministry has already accorded clearance vide letter
No. J-16011/57/2001-IA-III dated 18.03.2008 for the establishment of 6 storage
tanks in
Now M/s Tropicana Liquid Storage (p) Ltd. is proposing to
add three more storage tanks of- (1)
16 X
The proponent has submitted the EIA report which includes
description and baseline data of the environment Risk analysis and Disaster
Management Plan, Mitigation Measures and Environmental Management Plan.
As per the KCZMA, the proposed area has been classified as
CRZ - III as per the approved Karnataka State Coastal Zone Management plan. The
proposed site is at a distance of
During the discussion, the following
points emerged:
(i)
NOC/Clearance shall be obtained
confirming that all the fire fighting provisions are as per standards specified
by the Chief Controller of Explosives/ Petroleum & Explosives Safety
Organization (PESO) for the additional storage tanks.
The Committee recommends the proposal for CRZ
Clearance with the above condition that this will be submitted to the Ministry
before the issue of clearance.
4.11. CRZ
clearance for expansion of existing Beach Resort at Manapet revenue Village,
Bahour Commune, Puducherry by M/s Mahendra
Holiday & Resorts India Pvt. Ltd. [F. No. 11-18/2010-IA.III]
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves expansion of existing Beach Resort at
The existing water requirement (90 KLD permitted limit) is
sufficient for the new rooms. 40 KLD waste water is being generated from the existing rooms and 5 KLD of waste water generation
from the additional rooms will be treated in existing 100 KLD capacity STP for
treatment is sufficient. Solid waste generation will be within the permitted
limits (120 kg/day). Existing power load of 750 kVA is sufficient. The existing
630 KVA Diesel generator capacity is sufficient.
The proposed area falls under CRZ III. Puducherry Coastal
Zone Management Authority discussed the proposal in their meeting held on
19.01.2010 and recommended the proposal for the clearance of MoEF vide letter
no. 6735/DSTE/PCZMA/CLR/JE/2010/81 dated 15.02.2010.
During the discussion, the following
points emerged
(i)
The
project submitted and presented is incomplete.
(ii) Comparative details should be prepared
examining the existing and proposed requirements of infrastructure.
(iii)
The
requirement of additional requirement of water, power, Solid Wastes generation
and its disposal as well as a comprehensive plan for parking facilities
etc. has not been worked out and also the
impact on existing available infrastructure has not been examined.
In view of the foregoing observations, the
proposal was deferred. It shall be considered afresh after the above
observation is addressed and submitted for reconsideration.
4.12. CRZ clearance for setting up of a Resort at
S.F. No. 92/1B1 pt and 93/3A of Thiruvidanthai
Village, Chengalpattu Taluk, Kancheepuram District by M/s Nest Hotels
& Resorts (Kodaikanal) Pvt. Ltd. [F. No. 11-19/2010-IA.III]
The Committee decided to defer the project, since
the project proponent did not attend the meeting.
4.13. Environmental
Clearance for LPG Import Terminal at Puduvypeen SE-2 (
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal involves establishment of facilities for receipt, storage and
dispatch of imported LPG at
It is proposed to set up a 0.6 MMTPA capacity LPG import
facility. The project site falls in SEZ in the land allotted on lease by
The LPG unloaded at Multi User Liquid Terminal being
constructed by
The proposed construction of LPG Import Terminal and Pipe
line lies between 200 to 300m from High Tide Line of sea. Facilities for
receipt and storage of petroleum products and LPG can be permitted in CRZ area
except CRZ I (i). The proposed area is devoid of classified CRZ I (i) area.
The Kerala coastal zone management Authority discussed the
proposal in their 32nd meeting and recommended the proposal for the
clearance of MoEF vide letter no. No.2126/A2/08/S&TD dated 9/12/2009.
The TOR for the project was issued finalized vide letter
no. 10-89/2008-IA-III dated 02.09.2008 and Public hearing was conducted on
29.09.2009.
During the discussion, the following
points emerged:
(i) All the issues raised in the public hearing shall be
incorporated and complied with strictly.
(ii) Clearance/NOC shall be obtained from Petroleum &
Explosives Safety Organization (PESO).
(iii)
Necessary Safety measures shall be incorporated
conforming to the standards.
The Committee recommends the proposal for CRZ
Clearance with the above conditions for strict compliance by the project
proponent.
4.14. CRZ
clearance for Coastal Protection Works at Coco
beach and Colava beach, Goa,
under “Sustainable Coastal Protection and Management Investment Programme” by
M/s Asian Development Bank [F. No. 11-23/2010-IA.III]
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal is for Coastal Protection Works viz. (i) Restoration of Coco
Beach (North Goa) by beach nourishing and construction of retaining submerged structure
(western side of the beach) and a rubble – mound break water (to reduce and
redirect wave energy), (ii) Training of nallahs and restoration of sand dunes
at Majords and Utorda beach stretches (South Goa) and offshore submerged reef
off Colva beach (South Goa under “Sustainable Coastal Protection and Management
Investment Programme” by M/s Asian Development Bank.
The
proposal include the (i) Re-nourishment of
the bay with
The Coco beach is a
small embayment located on the North side of
The Colva
beach is sub-project stretches and falls under the Government property. The sub
project is a part of the 25 kms. Salcette beach which is slowly, but
substantially, eroding over its full length. All project activities are within foreshore
and inner shelf area, within
The proposed
works for the sub project are (i) Nalla
training at Majorda and Utorda beaches and Colva urban beach using small
geotextile, (ii)Dune restoration and
management along 6.5 kms of shore including scraping from the lower beach,
restoration of dunes, planting, sand fences, boundary fences and access
pathways and (iii) Geotextile offshore reef at Colva at approximately
The cost of
the above works for Coco beach restoration is estimated to be Rs.11.48 crores
and Colva beach management is estimated to be Rs.20.63 crores.
Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority discussed the
proposal in their 54th meeting held on 03.03.2010 and recommended
the proposal for the clearance of MoEF vide letter no. GCZMA/N/09-10/78/857
dated 10.03.2010. GCZMA also recommended that good practices of sand dune
management including vegetation growth and fencing should be carried out and
the offshore reef construction should be undertaken after studying the effects
of similar offshore reef structures proposed at Mirya bay at Ratnagiri and Ulal
at Mangolore.
During the discussion, the following
point emerged:
(i)
Periodical monitoring of the shoreline changes
shall be monitored and submitted.
(ii)
All the conditions/recommendations stipulated
by the Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority in their letter no.
GCZMA/N/09/10/78/857 dated 10.3.2010 shall be strictly complied and submitted
to the Ministry.
The Committee recommends the proposal for CRZ Clearance
with the above conditions for strict
compliance of the project proponent.
4.15 Environmental Clearance for
Multi-product Special Economic Zone
(SEZ) Project in Sinnar, District Nashik,
The project involves setting-up Multi-Product SEZ on a
plot area of
It was informed that MSIDC has notified the
industrial area in 1996. Ministry of Commerce
has notified the SEZ in 2009. It was
further informed that individual units/industries shall have their own
treatment plants up to a certain standards.
During the
discussion, the following points emerged:
(i)
Quantitative
and qualitative of wastes generation has not been worked out properly reexamine
and submit details along with the norms for assessment.
(ii)
Study
Comprehensive Cumulative and integrated impact of the project including the Power plant
impacts
(iii)
Submit
the certified maps specifying Survey Nos / plot nos etc of the SEZ area with
Notification as notified by the Ministry of Commerce and also the MSIDC
notification notify the land details in 1996.
(iv)
The
EIA/EMP submitted, seems to be incomplete and confusing without specific
details and does not clearly reveal that the entire ToR has been covered. The committee suggested that the project
proponent should revise and submit the EIA/ EMP as per the ToR.
(v)
Examine and analyze the impact of the power plant
project on the SEZ located within the site. Examine the impact and give details
of mitigative measures.
(vi)
Submit details of the land – how much area has been notified
and how much is transferred. Any other area acquired or proposed to be acquired
with certified maps.
(vii)
The environmental monitoring plan and management
plan with cost and parameters both for construction and operation.
(viii)
Examine the impact on agricultural productivity of
the area due to the development.
(ix)
Examine and submit details of potentially polluting
industries likely to come within the complex which may impact on the area. Examine and submit details.
(x)
Make assessment of any regulatory measure in view of the
environmental and social impacts of the project (such as unauthorized
development around the park).
(xi)
Permission / NOC for drawing water from Dharna river
shall obtained and shall be submitted.
(xii)
Detailed drainage plan linked with the existing
drainage system with capacities.
(xiii)
Environmental
merit of the alternative proposal has not been examined and presented.
(xiv)
Re-examine
the baseline environmental data, including wind rose diagram, air quality and
biodiversity.
(xv)
Identify
the TSDF/BMW/E-waste management agencies and destinations of their disposal.
(xvi)
Baseline
linked to Environmental monitoring; during construction and operation should be
examined.
(xvii)
Open
spaces and space for services appear inadequate; re-examine and submit details.
(xviii) Zoning of industries should be done for
environmental planning. Adopt the concept of industrial ecology.
(xix)
The
planning of the complex should have Hierarchy of roads, their widths and rights
of way based on traffic volume density
(xx)
Examine
and submit details of hydrological and geo-hydrological studies
(xxi)
Submit
strategy and procedural safeguards for energy conservation and use of energy
from renewable sources.
(xxii)
Consider
bio-methanation of biodegradable wastes and submit details.
(xxiii) Consider vocational training for
employment of PAPs and to check immigration.
(xxiv)
The
project proponent claimed that it is a SEZ project for which MSIDC has allotted
the Notified land for industrial use, so as per EIA Notification 2006 public
hearing is exempted. The Committee carefully
looked into the contention of the proponent regarding the issue of public
hearing as a requirement under EIA, Notification 2006. The Committee came to the conclusion that for
a multipurpose SEZ where Pharmaceuticals and Bio-tech, Textiles, Aviation, Auto
and engineering industries are likely to be established and as at this stage,
the wastes, discharge and emissions are not even confirmed and detailed environmental
issues have not been examined and addressed, the Public consultation/public
hearing should 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 aforesaid requirements
were clearly explained to the proponents and it was clarified that keeping in
view the facts and circumstances of the matter the Expert Appraisal Committee
will spell out clearly its views regarding the issue of public hearing.
Accordingly,
in view of the foregoing observations, the proposal could
not be recommended for Environmental Clearance. The proposal shall be considered
afresh after the above observations are addressed, public hearing is conducted and submitted for reconsideration.
4.16 Construction of Electronics Industries Sector
(SEZ),
The project involves the construction
of Hi-Tech Park (SEZ) on a plot area of 1,21,025.54 Sq.m. The total built-up
area is 3,61,498.34 Sq.m. The total
water requirement is 338 KLD (fresh water requirement is 237 KLD). The capacity of STP proposed is 350 KLD.
Treated waste water to be used for flushing of toilets - 101 KLD, horticulture
- 89 KLD, AC cooling - 72 KLD. Total
solid waste generation will be 1989 Kg/day. The power requirement is 20,000
KVA. The total parking spaces proposed are for 7500 ECS. Total cost of the
project is Rs. 27 Crores.
The
proposal was earlier put up for consideration in the 75th EAC meeting held on
6-7th October, 2009 wherein the project proponent requested for postponement.
During the discussions it was clarified that as the total builtup area is
3.61, 498.34 sq.m. (> 1,50,000 sq.m.) as per EIA Notification 2006 the
project is to be appraised as category B1 and a ToR should be presented. The project proponent were permitted to make the presentation
to finalize the draft Terms of Reference (TOR) so that appropriate documents
may be prepared for considering the grant of Environmental Clearance.
The Committee finalized the following additional TOR for further study:
(i)
Examine the landuse in the Master Plan/Zonal Development Plan of
Kochi and Regional Plan and permissible uses.
(ii)
A site plan showing the project site and its surrounding with
physical features, meteorology and topographical details, such as land use,
contours and drainage pattern, along with photographs of the site from all four
sides, should be included in background information.
(iii)
Examine in detail the proposed site with reference to impact on
infrastructure covering water supply, storm water drainage, sewerage, power,
etc., and the disposal of treated/raw wastes from the park on land and into water
body or sewerage system.
(iv)
Examine entry/exit of the project including the crossings from
the highway and provision of service roads.
(v)
Study the socio-economic situation of the project area and its surroundings
and their impact on the project design and operation.
(vi)
Study the impact on the nearby habitation and on the industries
in the vicinity.
(vii)
Study the existing flora and fauna of the area and the impact of
the project on them.
(viii)
Details of Municipal Solid wastes / electronic/
hazardous wastes generated from the process and their disposal.
(ix)
Details of recycling of treated waste water.
(x) Study the hydrological and geo-hydrological conditions of the
project area. Include a
contour plan indicating slopes and showing drainage pattern and outfall.
(xi)
Examine and submit details about the resettlement
and rehabilitation of project-affected persons in the nearby villages, in
accordance with the national resettlement and rehabilitation policy.
(xii)
Submit development strategy for the proposed project.
(xiii)
Storm water drainage and outfall may be described.
(xiv)
Rain water harvesting proposals should be made with due
safeguards for ground water quality. Maximise recycling of water and
utilisation of rain water. Fresh water should not be used for flushing of
toilets. Use treated waste water first
for flushing, then for horticulture and then for HVAC. Maintain
safeguard of
(xv)
Application of renewable energy/alternate energy, such as solar
and wind energy, may be described in KWH/Sq.m./annum.
(xvi)
Diesel
power generating sets, if proposed, as source of back up power for elevators
and common area illumination during construction/operation phase should be of
enclosed type and conform to rules made under the Environment (Protection) Act,
1986 and the guidelines issued by CPCB.
(xvii)
The
height of stack of DG sets should be equal to the height needed for the
combined capacity of all proposed DG sets.
The location of the DG sets may be decided with in consultation with Kerala
State Pollution Control Board.
(xviii)
Management of wastes discharged by the units including electronic
wastes and the service facilities, especially the CETP may be described.
(xix)
Examine the details of air quality monitoring as per latest
Office Memorandum.
(xx)
Examine and submit details of electronic waste including storage
and disposal.
(xxi)
Identification of recyclable wastes and waste utilisation
arrangements may be made.
(xxii)
Explore possibility of generating biogas from decomposable
wastes.
(xxiii)
Arrangements for hazardous waste management including e-waste may
be described.
(xxiv)
Common facilities for waste collection, treatment, recycling and
disposal (all effluent, emission and refuse including MSW and hazardous
wastes).
(xxv)
Risk assessment and disaster management plan should be proposed.
(xxvi)
Traffic management plan including parking and loading / unloading
areas may be described. Traffic survey should be carried out on week days and
week end and also analyse the anticipated traffic increase. Back to back parking shall not be permitted.
(xxvii)
Make provision of green belt as a measure for mitigation of dust
and noise and buffer between habitation and industry.
(xxviii) Make provision for guard
pond and similar provisions for safety against failure in the operation of
wastewater treatment facilities. Identify acceptable outfall for treated
effluent.
(xxix)
EMP should include technical and institutional aspects for
pre-treatment by constituent units.
(xxx)
Use environment friendly materials and local building materials.
The provisions of fly ash notification should be kept in view.
(xxxi)
Landscape plan, green belts and open spaces may be described.
(xxxii) Environmental Management
Plan should be accompanied with Environmental Monitoring Plan and environmental
cost and benefit assessment.
(xxxiii) Examine separately the
details for construction and operation phases both for Environmental Management
Plan and Environmental Monitoring Plan.
(xxxiv) Provide for conservation
of resources, energy efficiency and use of renewable sources of energy in the
light of ECBC code.
(xxxv)
Solar
PV for daytime lighting of corridors and other common areas.
(xxxvi)
Examine U &
R values for roof and walls.
(xxxvii)
The facilities to be provided in the complex should be detailed
out.
(xxxviii)
Make assessment of any regulatory measure in view of the
environmental and social impacts of the project (such as unauthorized
development around the park).
(xxxix)
Provision
shall be made for the housing of construction labour within the site with all
necessary infrastructure and facilities such as fuel for cooking, mobile
toilets, mobile STP, safe drinking water, medical health care, crèche etc. The
housing may be in the form of temporary structures to be removed after the
completion of the project.
(xl)
Other details as indicated in Appendix III of EIA Notification
2006 should also be attended.
A detailed draft EIA/EMP
report should be prepared as per the above TOR and after incorporating the
concerns of locals and other stakeholders, the final EIA/EMP report should be submitted
to the Ministry in the prescribed forms as per notification.
4.17 Construction
of Residential-cum-Commercial Complex at village Baghurbori Satgaon, Assam by
M/s. Shine Realtors Pvt. Ltd. (F.No.21-40/2009-IA.III)
The
project involves construction of residential complex “Shine Heaven” cum
commercial complex on a plot area of
During the discussion, the following
points emerged:
(i)
Form 1, Form 1A submitted had some errors which has been revised now. It
was suggested to submit a fresh Form 1, Form 1A and the concept land plan to
the Ministry.
(ii)
The internal road width is only 4.8 mt. It should be minimums 6 mts. all
around for the easy movement of fire tender.
(iii)
The ground coverage proposed covers almost whole of the ground without
having proper open spaces. It is suggested to reduce the ground coverage to
have more organised open space / play area.
(iv)
Provision for parking for physically handicapped persons should be provided.
(v)
Submit a copy of the Contour Plan showing slopes, drainage pattern and
site features.
(vi)
Submit details about disposal of solid waste management.
(vii)
Revise and submit the water balance chart also examine and submit details
of disposal of excess water.
(viii)
Submit details for storage of water for 165 to 200 rainy days supported
by the IMD data.
In view of the
foregoing observations, the proposal could not be recommended for Environmental
Clearance. The proposal shall be considered afresh after the above observations
are addressed and submitted for reconsideration.
4.18 Construction of Medical
College at Dudh Line, Port Blair M/s. Directorate of Health Services (F.No.
21-46/2009.IA.III)
The Committee decided to defer the project, since
the project proponent did not attend the meeting.
4.19 Development of Integrated
Check Post (IPC) at Jogburi along Indo-Nepal Border by M/s. Ministry of Home
Affairs,
The project involves construction of Integrated Check-post
on plot area of
During the discussion, the following
points emerged:
(i)
The
details of trees to be cut, transplanted and retained shall be examined and
compensatory afforestation shall be carried out accordingly.
(ii)
Treated
waste water shall be used for flushing of toilets, horticulture and air
conditioning etc.
(iii)
Solar
energy and alternative source of energy shall be used to reduce the power
demand.
(iv)
Necessary
provisions shall be made including the budget provisions under rehabilitation
and resettlement (R&R).
(v)
The
runoff is likely to carry considerable quantities of oil and grease released
from parking and movement of trucks. Necessary arrangement for removal of oil
and grease and their disposal shall be made. Provision should be made for a
garland drain surrounding the parking area with a pumping facility back to STP.
(vi)
Rainwater
harvesting shall be designed considering the highest ground water table and
soil profile.
The
Committee recommends the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance with the
above conditions in the Clearance letter.
4.20 Amendment to
the condition in the Environmental and CRZ Clearance
for reconstruction of North & South Stand and additions/alternations to existing
of Wankhede Stadium on bearing C.S. No. 9/1778 of Fort Division of D Road,
Churchgate Mumbai by M/s. Mumbai Cricket Association (F.No.
11-137/2008 – IA – III).
The
Ministry had issued the Environmental and CRZ clearance for the reconstruction
of Wankhede stadium on 12th June 2009 vide letter no. 11-137/2008 –
IA – III. One of the conditions in the
in the clearance letter was:
“The
green belt of the adequate width and density preferably with local species
along the periphery of the plot shall be raised so as to provide protection
against particulates and noise from nearby railway line.”
The above
condition was stipulated on the basis of the observation of the EAC in their 74th
meeting held on 12th -14th March, 2009. M/S Mumbai Cricket
association vide letter no. MCA/ 105 – A/364/2010 dated 29th March
2010 has informed the Ministry that in the High Court of Bombay in the PIL No.
137 of 2009 of Shri Amit Maru v/s Western Railway and others raised the above
point. Ministry is also one of the
responendent in the above case.
The proponent has requested to relax
the above condition since there is no
space on east and west side of stadium as it abuts the Western railway line on
the east side and the plots of private buildings in the locality on the west
side. Further a 6 mts wide corridor is required except east stand for the
movement of fire engine. It was also informed that there are around 122 trees
existing on the plot and a proposal to plant additional 80 trees along the
peripheral plot. For east and west stand
it is proposed to construct the sound barricades/sound reflectors for
protection of spectators in the stadium from the adjoining railway line at the
time of matches.
During the discussion, the following
point emerged:
(i)
Supporting
documents/ details for noise level reduction due to the proposed sound
barricades/sound reflectors as informed during the meeting shall be submitted
to the Ministry along with details of specifications and Technology.
The committee recommends to amend
the condition on the green belt as proposed by the project proponent subject to
submission of the above information to the Ministry.
4.21 Finalization of ToR for
the development of Heliport at Rohini, New Delhi by M/s. Pawan Hans Helicopters
Ltd, (Ministry of Civil Aviation) New Delhi. (F.No14-17/2010-IA.III)
As
presented by the project proponent, the proposal is for the construction
of a heliport at Rohini in
The proposal will include the
construction of an
The heliport would require a wind
sock to show the direction and magnitude of the wind, heliport lighting of
FATO, TLOF and taxiways, and a heliport identification beacon to aid in
locating the heliport in accordance with ICAO. Lighting aids such as Heliport
beacon; Approach lighting system; Alignment guidance system; approach slope
indicator; final approach and take-off area lights; aiming point lighting;
touchdown and lift off area lighting; taxiway lighting; and Obstacle lighting
are proposed to be provided for night operations. For providing approach
lights,
During the discussions, the Committee finalized the following additional
TOR for further study:
(i) Examine details of land use around
(ii) Analysis should be made based on latest
satellite imagery for land use with raw images.
(iii)
Submit
details of environmentally sensitive places, rehabilitation of communities/
villages and present status of such activities.
(iv) Environmental data to be considered in
relation to the heliport development would be (a) land, (b) groundwater, (c)
surface water, (d) air, (e) bio-diversity, (f) noise and vibrations, (g) socio
economic and health.
(v) Examine the anticipated environmental
impacts of the project and mitigation measures
(vi) Examine baseline environmental quality
along with projected incremental load due to the project shall be studied
(vii) Examine the details of water
requirement, use of treated waste water
and prepare a water balance chart
(viii) A thick green belt should be planned
all around the heliport site to
mitigate noise and vibrations
(ix) The identification of species/ plants
should be made based on the botanical studies.
(x)
Examine
soil characteristics and depth of ground water table for rainwater harvesting.
(xi) Describe the project site, geology,
topography, climate, transport and connectivity, demographic aspects, socio
cultural and economic aspects, villages, settlements and meteorological data.
(xii) Examine the anticipated environmental
impacts of the project and mitigations measures.
(xiii) Examine baseline environmental quality
along with projected incremental load due to the project shall be studied.
(xiv) Submit a copy of the contour plan with
slopes, drainage pattern of the site and surrounding area.
(xv) Examine the impact of heliport location
on the nearby settlements.
(xvi) Examine road/rail connectivity to the
project site and impact on the traffic due to the proposed project.
(xvii) Examine the details of probability of
flooding of the agricultural land, residential areas and other areas due to the
proposed development /construction of the airport.
(xviii) Examine the details of afforestation
measures indicating land and financial outlay.
(xix)
A
detailed traffic and transportation study should be made for existing and
projected passenger and cargo traffic
(xx)
Examine
and submit the details of Noise modeling studies and mitigative measures
(xxi)
A
thick green belt should be planned all around the nearest settlement to
mitigate noise and vibrations
(xxii) Landscape plan, green belts and open
spaces may be described
(xxiii) Examine soil characteristics and depth
of ground water table for rainwater harvesting.
(xxiv) The identification of species/ plants
should be made based on the botanical studies.
(xxv) Examine the details of water
requirement, use of treated waste water and prepare a water balance chart.
(xxvi)
Source of water vis-à-vis waste water to be generated along with
treatment facilities to be proposed.
(xxvii)
Rain water harvesting proposals should be made with due safeguards for
ground water quality. Maximize recycling of water and utilization of rain
water.
(xxviii)
Examine
details of Solid waste generation treatment and its disposal.
(xxix)
Identify, predict and assess the environmental and sociological impacts
on account of the project.
(xxx)
Examine separately the details for construction and operation phases
both for Environmental Management Plan and Environmental Monitoring Plan with
cost and parameters.
(xxxi) Submit details of a comprehensive Disaster
Management Plan including emergency evacuation during natural and man-made
disaster.
(xxxii) Submit details of social corporate responsibilities
(xxxiii)
Submit
details of a risk assessment and comprehensive Disaster Management Plan including
emergency evacuation during natural and man-made disaster
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.
4.22 Redevelopment
and beautification of Chaitya Bhoomi at Dadar (West)
in Mumbai city, Maharashtra by M/s Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
(F.No.Z-12011/6/2003-IA-III, Part II)
As presented by the project proponent the project involves
redevelopment and beautification of Chaitya Bhumi at Dadar (west) at Mumbai
city by Municipal corporation of Greater Mumbai. The Ministry has issued a CRZ clearance
on 20.05.2010 for the construction of a retaining wall to Chaitya Bhoomi and
beautification there of at the above site. . The total land area was
The proposal was to be developed in 3 phase. The present
proposal falls under the CRZ – I and extension of Phase – I, Phase – II and Phase
III towards seaward side. The activities proposed are:
Phase – I a) Widening and beautification of the existing
11m wide pathway to proposed 22m wide pathway (
Phase – II a) Extension towards seaward side from existing
seawall by 11m. b) Landscaping in newly added portion by filling of the
low-lying seaward side land, beautification and construction of retailing wall
etc.
Phase – III a) Landscaping in newly added portion by
filling of the low-lying seaward side land, beautification and construction of
retailing wall etc. b) Extension towards seaward side from existing seawall by
c) Construction of Ashok Stambha along
The total cost for the proposed work is Rs.37.4 crore.
The proposal was considered in the 58th and 61st
meting of Maharashtra Coastal Zone Management Authority held on 4th
Dec., 2009 and 25th March 2010 respectively. The MCZMA
has recommended the proposal vide letter no.
MCZMA/2010/CRZ/MCZMA dated 31-03-2009.
During
discussion following points emerged.
(i)
The proposed construction is on the seaward side in CRZ – I by filling and
projecting towards sea. It will obstruct
the approach towards the beach which will spoil the beauty of the beach and
also it will obstruct the approach towards beach.
(ii)
The proposed construction is only for short function to accommodate the
visitors for which elaborate temporary arrangements can be made. Efforts should
be made for only temporary structures which can be dismantable and removed
after the occasion.
In view of
the above the committee recommended to refer back the proposal to MCZMA to
reexamine and suggest some other alternative arrangements.
5. Recommended
proposals:
In the light of
Ministry’s circular F.No. J-11013/41/2006-IA-II(1) dated December 8, 2006
regarding recommendations of the Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) after
appraisal of Development projects, following proposals, in which Committee had
earlier recommended the project for Environmental Clearance, subject to
satisfactory compliance of some observations were put up with their replies and
details submitted by them.
5.1
Construction of Group Housing project “Heera 4 Pillars” at Thycadu
Village, Thiruvananthapuram Disrict, Kerala by M/s. Heera Constructions Co.
Pvt. Ltd. (F.No.21-5/2010-IA.III)
The project
involves construction of Group Housing “Heera 4 Pillars” on a plot area of
The proposal was put up for
consideration in the 86th meeting held on 25th & 26th March,
2010, wherein the Committee asked some information. The details
submitted by the project proponent were discussed by the Committee.
The
Committee recommends the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance.
5.2
Construction
of Group Housing project “Santhi Lotus” at Sy.No.36/38, 21, 39, 40-47, Aluva
West Village, Aluva Municipality, Aluva Taluk, Ernakulam, Kerala by M/s. Almark
Housing Co. Pvt. Ltd. (F.No.21-7/2010-IA.III)
The project involves construction of
Group Housing “Shanti Lotus” on a plot area of
The proposal was put up for
consideration in the 86th meeting held on 25th & 26th March,
2010, wherein the Committee asked some information. The details
submitted by the project proponent were discussed by the Committee.
The
Committee recommends the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance.
5.3 Multi-product SEZ at Khed, District Pune,
The
project involves the development of multi-product SEZ on a plot area of
The
proposal was earlier considered in the 75th EAC meeting held on 6th
– 7th October, 2009 and again in the 76th EAC meeting
held on 20th November, 2009.
The public hearing was conducted on 8th March, 2010 and project
proponent submitted the revised EIA based on the issues raised by the public
and also the observations made by the Expert Appraisal Committee. The details submitted by the project proponent
were taken up for discussion in the 86th EAC meeting held on 25th
– 26th March, 2010 wherein the
Committee asked some information. The details submitted by the project proponent were discussed by the
Committee and it was suggested to include the following conditions:
(i)
All
the details submitted vide letter dt. 20.01.2010 and 14.04.2010 shall be
strictly complied
(ii)
Separate
clearance shall be obtained for CETP.
(iii)
Necessary
provisions shall be made as proposed in the letter dated 14.04.2010 for Disaster
Management Plan and Emergency Evacuation Plan both for natural and man-made
disasters.
(iv)
TSDF/BMW/E-waste
management shall be disposed through approved agencies and at identified
locations.
(v)
Zoning
of industries shall be done for environmental planning. Concept of industrial
ecology shall be adopted.
(vi)
All
the commitments made in the public hearing shall be strictly complied.
(vii)
Necessary
provision to develop facilities for disabled people shall be made under CSR.
The
Committee recommends the proposal for issue of Environmental Clearance with the
above conditions in the Clearance letter.
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87th
Meeting
of the Expert Appraisal Committee for Infrastructure Development, Coastal
Regulation Zone and Miscellaneous projects held on 19th - 20th
April, 2010 at Fazal
Chambers, SCOPE Complex,
List of Participants/ Expert Committee
1.
Shri Nirmal Narinder
Andrews
Chairman
2.
Prof. M.M. Kamath Vice Chairman
3.
Lt. Gen. Arvind Mahajan Member
4.
Dr. S. Manjappa Member
5.
Dr. H.R.V. Reddy Member
6.
Dr. Neeraj Sharma
Member
7.
Dr. Chitrarajagopalan Member
8.
Dr. S.P.S. Kushwaha Member
9.
Mr. V.K. Mathur Member
10.
Shri Bharat Bhushan Member Secretary
12. Dr. A. Senthil Vel Add. Director, MoEF
Special Invitees:
13. Dr. S. P. Bansal – Ex-Member, EAC for Construction
Committee.
Supporting Staff
14. Shri E. Thirunavukkarasu - Dy. Director, MoEF
Project Authorities:
Representatives from M/s. Chennai
Petroleum Corporation Ltd.
Representatives
from M/s. Karaikal Port Pvt. Ltd.
Representatives
from M/s. Chief Engineer (DP) Municipal
Corporation of Greater Mumbai.
Representatives from M/s.
Representatives
M/s. Annamalai Sea View Resorts
Representatives from M/s. Airport Authority of India
Representatives
from M/s. Gujarat Maritime Board
Representatives from M/s. Maharashtra Airport Development Co.
Representatives from M/s. Jharakhand Accelerated Road Dev.
Co. Ltd.
Representatives from M/s. NHAI
Representatives from M/s. GMR Hyderabad
International Airport Ltd.
Representatives from M/s. Redi Port Ltd
Representatives from M/s. Tropicana Liquid Storage (P) Ltd.
Representatives from M/s. Mahindra Holiday & Resorts India Pvt. Ltd.
Representatives from M/s. Indian Oil Corporation Ltd.
Representatives
from M/s. Mumbai Cricket Association
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